There’s a general rule in gambling on games in Week 1 as teams showcase what they have coming into the season for the first time – when in doubt, bet on the home team.
Apparently those who made the NFL schedule were aware of that axiom. Of the 16 games in Week 1, 10 home teams are underdogs, including the defending champs.
If trying to rock the boat early was the NFL’s intent, well played. Now let’s see how many of these road favorites get the job done.
