DRAFTKINGS now operates legally in 14 States . And more states will be coming online soon.
As a result there are hundreds of thousands of new bettors in the country. This new found action will move the betting lines from state to state and across the country . It's important to have multiple outlets and not just Draftkings for instance. Fan Duel & BetMGM are other options as well and they all have varying prices on the games.
Also that makes lines MORE AVAILABLE EARLY IN THE WEEK. The Hedgie loves this and will try to post some early or midweek thoughts throughout the season.
This week there are a few opportunities the Hedgie is trying to seize upon.
The New Orleans Saints just blew out the Packers last week and now must travel to a division foe in Carolina. The Saints also have had a corona virus breakout of 6 offensive staff and a player (8 Total in the organization). This can only be a distraction. The line was originally a bit high ( An overreaction to the week 1 win) . The Panthers were looking attractive at +4 or +3.5. But now with the rona news the line will be creeping down and money will be bet on the Panthers. If you can get the Panthers at +3.5 or more it's a 1 star 'take'
Another opening line that looks like an early 'take' is the Pittsburgh Steelers -5 hosting the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders just got an emotional home game Monday night thrilling win over the Baltimore Ravens and now must travel across the country , on a short week, to an early time zone and have their starting Guard Wood out for the season with a torn ACL. This does NOT setup well vs a Steelers team with a very good defense. Lay the -5 NOW before t goes higher. 1 star
In College ball there's a YUGE game at the Swamp. Florida hosts Alabama as a double digit dog and this crowd will be wild. Bama's QB Young is making his first career road start and it's a lot of points to be laying . The line is already moving Florida's favor. If you can get the Florida Gators at +15.5 or +15 its a 'take'. The line will be creeping towards 14 and maybe even lower so grab as an early 1 star play
Hedgie will have more plays for Saturday and Sunday but as the betting landscaper changes across the country The Hedgie will evolve , adapt and capitalize with the changes.
Thursday Nights game Washington hosting the NY Giants -3.5 and 41 as the total. With Ryan Fitzpatrick out this game feels like a defensive slugfest but the line opened at 43 and has already come down with the news. This will most likely be a 'pass' come kickoff .
Good Luck as Always !