If betting is rigged, I suppose be on the right side of the rig. It just bucks all conventional wisdom to say Broncos and it is so hard to pull on trigger on something you know shouldnt be true. Anyone that bet Broncos tonight, I genuinely ask: are you realizing how much it takes, how many turnovers are needed, how many ridiculous penalties all have to happen in a single game for you to come even close to covering a 7 point spread? All bad luck in the world has to happen to the Bills for the Broncos to win or even cover. That is an insane bet to make and congrats to those who did because I wouldn't bet on that ridiculous string of 60 minutes to happen to the worst team in the league..which may be the Broncos (jk its definitely Devito and the Giants). Seeing that game play out, the opening line should be in the 17pt range. But it is as if the betting gods know and tempt you with -7 because all reasonable train of thought tells you the Bills are a far superior super bowl contending team. How do they even insult people before the game with a 7? Its because they know the game is going to be close more often than not. All wisdom says dont be greedy and just take the money line..play it safe. But like in three card monte where you believe the ball is definitely under that cup only to find out its not. Follow the money in primetime games. Ask yourself before 1pm sunday, what is vegas's biggest need on the NFL slate and bet on that happening. The NFL just fcuks with the mind so bad.
The NFL isnt rigged. It is designed to keep games close. Ref's cant help but be swayed by an underdog in a game. It is impossible for them to not be unconsciously swayed by that. They know who the dog is. They know the spread. The more exciting games are the more eyeballs are watching and the more money is made in advertising. WHat I am curious is why in this day and age where everyone is accountable for everything - why is it that refs are not questioned or have post games conferences on ghost PI calls? Of course Goodell and Company know these calls move millions. Companies pay people millions of dollars to cut costs by an eighth of a cent. They know what these calls do and the impact they have. Yet no one is accountable. The commentator says it. The fox rules expert confirms it. The audience sees it. But when a bad call is made, the final score is out, the decision is final, and no Karen on the planet can get a manager out here to explain how you just got bamboozled.