Most bettors skip the NFL preseason or treat it like the regular season. Big mistake. These “meaningless” games hide some of the clearest betting edges you’ll find all year—if you know how to spot them.

Here are four preseason angles sportsbooks still haven’t fully priced in:

1. Bet the Coach, Not the Team
   Some coaches approach preseason games like a must-win, others don’t care. Harbaugh (Ravens) and McDermott (Bills) have elite ATS records in August. Daboll? Not so much.

2. Hit the First Half
   Starters and top backups play early—when the football is still sharp. The second half is chaos. First-half spreads and totals let you bet the predictable part of the game.

3. Back Small Dogs (Especially on the Road)
   Since 2015, preseason underdogs of +1 to +3 have hit 60% ATS. Public bias inflates favorites. Road dogs in this range? Even better.

4. Know the Backup QBs
   In August, the #2 and #3 QBs matter more than the starters. Teams with deep, motivated backups (think Trey Lance or Taylor Heinicke this year) crush against third-string defenses.

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Preseason betting isn’t about guessing. It’s about knowing where the edges are before kickoff. We break down each strategy, the data behind it, and which teams fit these profiles right now in the full post.

👉 Read the full breakdown here: NFL Preseason Betting Strategies

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