Is there any advantage to always taking the dog in 1st quarter football bets?

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It seems to me that with only a few possessions available in the first quarter of a game, the odds have to be in favor of taking the points. Even a large dog comes out of the gate strong.

I am going to do the research on this. But even if the spread is +1/2 a point, the value is there in a 0-0 tie, 3-3, 7-7, etc.

I'm sure there is not a winning way for this or Vegas would have adjusted, but I'm curious to see if it hits anything above 50%

I'll be back with the results of my research.

sandrew · Answer

It seems to me that with only a few possessions available in the first quarter of a game, the odds have to be in favor of taking the points. Even a large dog comes out of the gate strong.

I am going to do the research on this. But even if the spread is +1/2 a point, the value is there in a 0-0 tie, 3-3, 7-7, etc.

I'm sure there is not a winning way for this or Vegas would have adjusted, but I'm curious to see if it hits anything above 50%

I'll be back with the results of my research.

sandrew · Answer

Well, should have researched before posting - week 6 of NFL would have only had two winners.  This post is already worthless.

Is there any advantage to always taking the dog in 1st quarter football bets?

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