Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 15
David Backs Rams Over 16.5 Points, Panthers Plus Points in 2 NFL Preseason Bets
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Aug 15

David Backs Rams Over 16.5 Points, Panthers Plus Points in 2 NFL Preseason Bets

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 15

Summary

  • Rams team total over 16.5 points is David’s top preseason play, betting Los Angeles’ backup quarterbacks Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson can produce against Kansas City.
  • Patrick Mahomes and Matthew Stafford are not expected to play, shifting the game to reserve passers; David also wants to see new Chiefs backup Justin Fields get about a quarter.
  • Panthers plus the points is his second pick against Buffalo, with Carolina entering its second preseason game while the Bills open their exhibition slate in a new stadium.
  • Haynes King threw 34 passes in Carolina’s first game and Kenny Pickett added 11, a pass-heavy approach David thinks gives the Panthers’ backups an edge over Buffalo’s Kyle Allen and Shane Buechele.
  • The picks come after a 1-2 start on David’s first preseason card, including a miss on Packers-Steelers and an over that landed at 41 after he bet 41.5.

Insights

How heavily should bettors rely on coaching trends when unpredictable backup quarterbacks ultimately decide the outcome of preseason games?
Is wagering on preseason football a strategic statistical investment, or simply a risky gamble on unpredictable coaching psychology?
Will Carolina's advantage of having early live game reps truly give them a decisive edge against Buffalo's uncertain roster depth?