Weather is a major factor in handicapping the outcome of an NFL game. There are various impacts to a game based on the different types of weather and mistakes that bettors make when dealing with certain weather conditions.
Cold weather obviously impacts the quarterback as it is harder for them to get a good grip on the ball and it is difficult to keep their hands warm and functioning at a high level. This makes passing effectively more difficult. Playing against a physical team can also be challenging, the cold weather makes the hits players suffer harder to come back from. When there is snow gaining traction on the field is a lot more difficult and keeping the ball dry is almost impossible. So teams that are comfortable with cold weather tend to be more successful against teams that don’t normally play or practice in the cold.
Rainy weather can make a game really nasty for the quarterback because he may struggle for a good grip and if it’s raining hard enough visibility is a problem. The defence will have issues with traction which will give the offense a bit of an edge.
Playing in the wind can be a problem for the quarterback and the kickers. Depending on wind strength and direction it can affect the accuracy of the ball direction.
The biggest mistakes that sports bettors can make is over reaction of the betting public to weather factors. Typically the weather isn’t always as bad as it might be forecasted to be. The betting public will often assume the worst and these are the lines to watch.
Many bettors are not familiar with the settings involved in particular games. Although the weather may not be desirable the stadium setting may be set up for that type of problem. Some stadiums are aerodynamically varied and some have different types of surfaces.
Below we have made available all the Game Day Weather Reports
NFL Weather Reports
Click on the city or team link for the current weather report for that city or NFL stadium. Keep an eye on the weather leading into the weekend NFL games to get a jump on totals for inclement weather. Getting the jump on the lines-makers will set you up for a few solid middles during the NFL season.
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