First of all, familiarity breeds contempt, and that is clear when division rivals face each other in the NFL. Playing two times a year every season, division rivals tend to hate each other and play tough and physical games against one another.
Coupled with the intensity from a home crowd that also hates the opposing team, underdogs in division rivalries are almost always a threat to not only cover the spread but also pull off the outright upset with a straight-up victory, regardless of the talent discrepancy between the two teams.
This is especially true late in the season when the road favorite has something on the line and the home dog has the opportunity to play spoiler.
First of all, familiarity breeds contempt, and that is clear when division rivals face each other in the NFL. Playing two times a year every season, division rivals tend to hate each other and play tough and physical games against one another.
Coupled with the intensity from a home crowd that also hates the opposing team, underdogs in division rivalries are almost always a threat to not only cover the spread but also pull off the outright upset with a straight-up victory, regardless of the talent discrepancy between the two teams.
This is especially true late in the season when the road favorite has something on the line and the home dog has the opportunity to play spoiler.
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