NFL Combine Betting – Cash In On Over/Under Props Odds
The 2010 NFL season may be a thing of the past, but avid pro football betting enthusiasts can still get their fill of pro football wagering action with the start of Saturday’s annual NFL combine.
Thanks to the ingenious oddsmakers at BetUS.com – and the clever props odds they have cooked up for this year’s combine – pro football gamblers everywhere have several entertaining opportunities to increase the NFL betting bankroll.
This look at the NFL Odds surrounding the top three combine events and my analysis on each event should go a long way toward helping pro football bettors put some offseason money in their respective pockets.
With that said – and the combine just hours away – let me get started.
Most Bench Presses by Any Player
Over 38.5 -120
Under 38.5 -120
The bench press is a test of strength where players lift 225 pounds as many times as they can. What the NFL scouts are also looking for is endurance. Anybody can do a max one time, but what the bench press tells the pro football scouts is how often the athlete frequented his college weight room for the last 3-5 years.
Analysis: Last year, offensive lineman Louis Vasquez, a guard for Texas Tech, was the only player to top 38 bench presses, reaching 39 reps while defensive lineman Taylor Terrance was next in line with 37. In 2008 only Jake Long and Vernon Gholston approached this year’s 38.5-rep O/U total, with each first round pick pumping out 37 repetitions at 225 pounds.
The unofficial combine bench press record of 51 is held by former Eastern Kentucky defensive tackle Justin Ernest (1999). The next six best scores, all which exceed 41 repetitions, were all recorded by offensive and defensive linemen.
This year, I think several players have the chance to top the 38.5 repetition O/U total, including Russell Okung, Bryan Bulaga, Mike Iupati, Trent Williams, Dan Williams, and probably the most recognizable name, defensive lineman Terrence Cody.
I like the Over here pro football betting fans.
NFL Expert Picks: Over 38.5 Bench Presses
Best 40-Yard Dash Time By Any Player
Over 4.31 Seconds -120
Under 4.31 Seconds -120
The 40-yard dash is the marquee event at the combine. It’s kind of like the 100-meters at the Olympics: It’s all about speed, explosion and watching skilled athletes run great times. These athletes are timed at 10, 20 and 40-yard intervals. What the scouts are looking for is an explosion from a static start.
Analysis: Last year, three players ran under 4.31, as wide receiver Johnny Knox ran a blistering 4.25, wideout Deon Butler ran a 4.26 and another wide receiver, Darius Heyward Bey ran a 4.3 flat. In 2008, current Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson ran an all-time best 4.24.
This year, I think several players have a chance to eclipse 4.31 seconds, including Clemson wide receiver Jacoby Ford, USC safety Taylor Mays and diminutive Kansas State wideout Brandon Banks a former nationally-recognized high school sprinter who has ran a 10.2 in the 100 meters and 21.2 in the 2000 meters.
4.31 seconds is fast NFL gamblers, but I genuinely believe at least one player will break the 4.3-second O/U total here.
NFL Expert Picks: Under 4.31 Seconds
Highest Vertical Jump by Any Player
Over 42.5 inches -105
Under 42.5 inches -135
The vertical jump is all about lower-body explosion and power. The athlete stands flat-footed and they measure his reach. It is important to accurately measure the reach, because the differential between the reach and the flag the athlete touches is his vertical jump measurement.
Analysis: No matter how hard I tried, finding out information on past vertical jump winners and statistics were like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Nevertheless, I’m going to pick the Under in this wager simply because there aren’t very many people on the planet that can jump over 42.5 inches.
As a matter of fact, unless you’re a gifted basketball player, jumping over 40 inches from a standing position is a bit of a feat, so I’m going to play the Under here.
NFL Expert Picks: Under 42.5 inches
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