Among the top games of Week 1, we have the Green Bay Packers facing the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday at 4:15 PM EST, and what should be a great matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets on Monday at 7:00 PM EST. At the moment, the Packers are favored against the Eagles by 3. This close spread means the game should be exciting and not likely a blow out win for either team. Similarly, the Jets are favored against the Ravens by 2.5, an even closer margin than the Green Bay/Philadelphia game. With that extra .5 points tacked on, you know the sportsbooks are not looking to push. As a result, you don’t have to worry about a tie ruining your bets on what should be a solid kickoff to Monday Night Foobtall 2010-11.

Other popular games include the Cincinnati Bengals against the Patriots on Sunday at 1:00 PM EST, and the Indianapolis Colts against the Houston Texans also starting at 1:00 PM EST Sunday.

NFL Betting Tips for 2010-11

So, now that you have a picture of what is happening during Week 1 action, we thought we’d provide you with a few important NFL betting tips for the season. As the old saying goes, “an informed gambler is a winning gambler”. Read through our short list of tips, signup and deposit at a sportsbook, and then rake in the cash. It’s easy, right?

1. Know the Odds of the Game You’re Betting - OK, this is an obvious bit of advice, but you would be surprised to know that many gamblers just throw money down arbitrarily without first considering the numbers on the matchup. You can find NFL Odds on our website (see left hand menu at top), which are constantly updated throughout the day, so that you can have all the latest information before betting. If you don’t understand the odds on a game, don’t bet it. Instead, read up on how NFL odds are figured and wait until the next week to bet. Always know what you’re doing.
2. Take Advantage of Reload Bonuses - Week 1 NFL Betting usually lures in most customers, which makes this time period one of the busiest for sportsbooks all year. As a result, with all the competition for business, many sportsbooks are literally throwing first deposit bonuses at players, begging them to jump aboard and bet with them for the rest of the NFL season. While signup bonuses are certainly enticing, don’t forget to check out any reload bonus offers. In the long run, reload bonuses actually are more player friendly, and allow you some wiggle room when it comes to managing your bankroll for the season. If you can’t find the information on the website, call the sportsbook and ask about reload bonuses in person.
3. Pass on Futures and other Prop Bets - It’s no secret that sportsbooks make a ton of money on prop and future bets. While these types of exotic bets are fun, you really don’t stand to win much money in the long run. In fact, if you constantly bet on props and futures, it’s likely you’ll be losing money. Instead, stick to betting on matchups only, with the occasional 3-4 team parlay thrown in for the hell of it. Remember, the deck is always stacked against the player with prop bets, so it’s better to pass on these offers and stick with the money making bets that the pros make.

That’s it for now - enjoy the Vikings v. Saints game this Thursday, the official kickoff of the 2010-11 NFL season. It should be a barn burner of a game, with the defending Super Bowl 44 champs featuring Drew Brees against legendary quarterback Brett Favre and the highly ranked Vikings team.

Good Luck from Bet-on-the-NFL.com!