One of VSiN’s goals in pro football coverage this season is to encourage handicappers to spend more time studying red-zone performance. There are team skill sets related to maximizing offensive opportunities in close, or to repelling touchdown tries on defense. Those are often the difference-makers for bettors in games with tight point spreads.
Some of you may be skeptical about the importance of red-zone statistics. It’s true starting a new series of downs at the 4-yard-line after a big play isn’t as difficult as starting at the 20.