Handicapping

Even NHL fans have been getting in on the action of the NFL playoffs, and betting on the postseason isn’t much different from wagering during the regular season; the only thing is that the stakes are higher for the teams on the field, and you should try to stick to your regular betting routine as much as possible.

The home teams are generally pretty solid at home both straight up (over 70%) and against the spread (over 60%), and you only have to look towards the recent teams from New Orleans for proof. After winning the Super Bowl three years ago, the Saints lost as double-digit favorites in Seattle the next year, and then they fell this season in San Francisco as a favorite. No matter what the sport is, being on your field in front of your fans can make a world of difference, so lean towards the home team when checking out your Superbowl odds during the postseason.

As for totals, the numbers should be down during the postseason as defenses tend to operate a little tighter, although those numbers are undergoing changes as the NFL is a pass-first league now and defenders have their hands full when trying to slow down skill players.

Never forget to pay attention to injuries and head-to-head trends; maybe the two teams have played in the regular season and can learn a lot from the first meeting. Weather will also have a tremendous effect on how you make your pick at an online sports book.