There is no denying the fact that the NFL is one of the most watched sports in the United States. And since it is such a popular sport, sports betting will be closely associated with it as well wouldn't it? The betting odds for various matches are carried by quite a few newspapers and the odds are even telecast on television thus, making it easier for anybody who wants to place bets on the matches. There are quite a few websites which are dedicated to NFL spread picks 2014 as well. These sites give you all the relevant information about betting the spread so that you can do your homework and make informed picks. But apart from form and statistics, there are quite a few other things which you need to keep in mind as well like the availability of players, injury reports, etc. Given below are a few tips to help you make the right choices:

 

1. You should look at the spread for every single match before placing any bets. Spreads which are between 2 and 3.5 are the ones with the highest likelihood of winning. The main reason for this is because there are quite a few games which are decided by single field goals.

 

2. Don't take previous performances into account while placing bets. These performances have little or no significance since games are played with at least a week's gap. Teams will not be able to sustain their form for such a long period and losing momentum is quite easy. Injuries can have a huge impact on the performance of a team as well.

 

3. Injuries are not going to affect all teams in the same way. Some teams have excellent depth coverage and will be able to manage even if a few of their player are injured. But if a teams' star quarterback gets injured, you will definitely need to take that into account when placing your bets. After all, the quarterback is the main player in any football team. Without him, you can't expect the team to perform at the same level now can you?

 

Now, it is very important for you to understand how to bet the lines before placing any bets as well. Bookmakers are the ones who set the lines. They aren't really worried with who is going to win and who is going to lose. All they want is that you feel the spread is fair. When the odds are fair, bets will most likely be spread between both teams and this is when bookies can make the most money while sports bettors like you and me put the least amount of money on the line.