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There has not been a single conference championship game decided by a single digit margin in the last three years. All the winning teams won by 10 points or more: Philly by 17 and New England by 14 last year; New England by 10 and Carolina by 11 in 2003; Tampa Bay by 17 and Oakland by 17 in 2002. The straight up loser was the ATS loser in every one of those games, and an additional six points made absolutely no difference to the outcome.
In 2001, both games were relatively close, with the Patriots winning by seven at Pittsburgh and St Louis winning by five against Philly. But New England was the underdog in that game, and the Rams were double digit favorites. Even final scores that were closer did not produce teaser wins, although those who teased St Louis down from -11 to -5 probably got the push.
In 2000, blowouts were once again the norm, as the Giants beat the Vikings by 41 and the Ravens beat the Raiders by 13. Both straight up winners were underdogs; teaser bettors were not rewarded at all.
So, here in the 21st century, teaser bettors have not cashed a single ticket on the 10 championship games, getting only a single push back in 2001.
Tight lines that get two-way action from the bettors aren`t indicators that the games are going to finish close to the number. Betting teasers in conference championship games has been nothing short of a disaster, 0-9-1 over the last five years. I urge you to avoid teaser bets this weekend.
Bet who you think will win the game, and it will be nice to get 3.5 with both dogs....
In 2001, both games were relatively close, with the Patriots winning by seven at Pittsburgh and St Louis winning by five against Philly. But New England was the underdog in that game, and the Rams were double digit favorites. Even final scores that were closer did not produce teaser wins, although those who teased St Louis down from -11 to -5 probably got the push.
In 2000, blowouts were once again the norm, as the Giants beat the Vikings by 41 and the Ravens beat the Raiders by 13. Both straight up winners were underdogs; teaser bettors were not rewarded at all.
So, here in the 21st century, teaser bettors have not cashed a single ticket on the 10 championship games, getting only a single push back in 2001.
Tight lines that get two-way action from the bettors aren`t indicators that the games are going to finish close to the number. Betting teasers in conference championship games has been nothing short of a disaster, 0-9-1 over the last five years. I urge you to avoid teaser bets this weekend.
Bet who you think will win the game, and it will be nice to get 3.5 with both dogs....
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