How Much Do you put into coaching when it comes to betting football?

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When doing your analysis and handicapping in a game, we all consider coaching. We all have different emphasis that we put into it. I factor in about 3 points for a good coach and take away 3 points for a poor game day coach. How much do you factor in for coaching and why?
 

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I don't really add or subtract points per se, but I do like to take advantage of a matchup that pits a good in-game coach vs. a bad one (example Franchione vs. Lil' Bowden next weekend). Especially if the "good" coach has superior talent and we have a small spread.
 

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Good example was the play I made on the Eagles last night.


I know Andy Reid is very aggresive in wanting to win pre season games, also you remember the GB game last year when he left the starters in forever even though the Eagles were up 30 something points late in the contest.

So it factored in for me that time. However; it does'nt always.
 

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Another point to look at is how much is coaching weighed in college vs NFL. I would think that on the field, NFL is a bigger difference but in college, the coach that is better has his team more prepared and ready for game during week with little effect on game day. Any thoughts?
 

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I think ultimately, the coach factor is best utilized as a SPOT PLAY.

Like when it is so and so's last game, or when he is seeking revenge against a school he used to coach or he is trying to achieve some type of milestone and is respected by the students/players.

Normally I don't factor the coach. But when the number is tight and the talent level is close, I will give the nod to the coach more capable of making in-game adjustments. Though that too, is often a wash.

I wish I could have talked to you more about college handicapping at the bash Kojak, but there is always next year. Also, I hope you keep a tracker thread. But please don't feel obligated.
 

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