Team to score first wins the game I am debating whether to bet this as NO. Yes is -165, No is +135. In the playoffs this year I have noticed that a lot of games have come in as No. In fact, going back to Washington vs Seattle the team that scored first lost the game 7 straight times. Check it out:
Washington vs Seattle 14-0. Seattle wins
Denver vs Baltimore 7-0. Baltimore wins
GB vs SF. 7-0. San Francisco wins
Atlanta vs Seattle. 20-0. Seattle wins
Houston vs New England. 3-0. NE wins
Atlanta vs SF. 10-0. SF wins
New England vs Baltimore. 3-0. Baltimore wins
Both Balt and SF are teams with strong defenses, good offenses, and the mental toughness from the Harbaughs to withstand an early deficit. Any thoughts on this?