The first thing to understand is that the halftime bet deals only with what happens in the second half of the game or in overtime. Yes, you may have distinct feelings about what is going to happen based on being glued to your TV for the entire first half, but you are betting only on what happens next. And we all know that sometimes what we are sure will happen next always does. Right?
The joy of the halftime bet is that it allows you to express your inner feelings about how the game is going. We all know that it is wrong to keep our feelings locked up inside of ourselves: what better way to release them than in the form of a bet that feels right?
The halftime as a hedge
Think of the halftime bet as a way to hedge an original bet you made of the game. If you’ve made a bet that you’d like to take back, you might want to bet on a total at halftime. Chances are that if your bet is smart, you’ll get back at least part of what you are about to lose. There are several options open to the hedger at halftime.
The halftime as a leg up
You may be the kind of bettor who likes some empirical evidence before laying down your hard- earned cash. The surge of confidence you feel when you see Cam Newton strutting on to the field may be all you need to in order to place on the Panthers at halftime. Or maybe you want to see if Matt Schaub is looking more energetic than he did on his last outing before going big for the Texans.
The halftime as a time saver
Life on planet earth gets busy. Sometimes even too busy to study your football stats as you should. The halftime bet has got your back. Watching the first half will give you all you need to make your stellar bet on the second half.
For the bettor who goes by his instinct and what he sees unfolding before his eyes, the halftime bet is a dream. And not of the nightmare variety.