Rule changes can always lead to advantages — or disadvantages — for bettors, but here's what sportsbooks think about the new kickoff rule.
The NFL announced this offseason that the new rule offers a landing zone, alignment changes, and no movement by the coverage team until the ball touches the ground or the returner. Are sportsbooks worried?Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game between the Chicago Bears and Houston Texans represents the first NFL betting opportunity of the new season.that the new rule offers a landing zone, alignment changes, and no movement by the coverage team until the ball touches the ground or the returner.
The new kickoff rule will not make an impact on markets like total points and spread markets. There could be some small impact on markets that feature offensive positions like running back and wide receivers seeing time as return specialists. A market like anytime touchdown would be the best example and could see some impact from the new kickoff rule.Chicago quarterback and No. 1 overall NFL draft pick Caleb Williams won’t be making his debut on Thursday, and C.J.
The total has taken heavy action on the Under, which has moved from 33 to 31.5 at ESPN BET and is getting 84.1% of the handle. Considering the lack of firepower on the field and the limited number of practices before the game, it’s no surprise 74.3% of the tickets are betting on a low-scoring game. ESPN BET also provided an update on several key futures markets before preseason action begins.
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