Sportsbook Shark - Sportsbook Shark Resources - Shark Attack: Public Bettors Get Whacked in NFL Wagering

Last year favorites ruled the roost in the NFL, rolling to a 58% spread record. This year is the revenge of the dogs so far, as underdogs are covering at better than 54%. Many Sportsbook Sharks who consider last season's parade of favorites to be an aberration are looking not to bet every underdog, but rather are looking for ways to pick their spots when they go against the tide this year.

One good way to go against the public is to go against the consensus selection in the Hilton contest in Las Vegas. Though there are some sharp people in that contest, the majority are simply people with $1500 and a dream. When they all line up on the same side, it is often a good go-against.

The overwhelming public choice in the Hilton contest this week, by a stunning 117-37 margin, is the Green Bay Packers. It is more of a play against the Arizona Cardinals than anything else, as the 4th quarter against the Bears and last week's blowout loss to the previously pathetic Raiders were both downright embarrassing.

But form has a way of reversing itself in the NFL, and when the public is all zigging, it might be your turn to zag. Holding your nose and going against the crowd this weekend with the Cardinals is the kind of play that will get the money more often than not this year, as the Packers simply don't have the profile of a trustworthy favorite.

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