Opening downer: Bettors prefer NFL over MLB

Published April 1, 2013 4:00am ET



Sorry Davey Johnson and the likely playoff-bound Washington Nationals, but when it comes to who bettors prefer to watch and bet on, the Washington Redskins and just about every other NFL team rule.

According to an unusual study of sports betting provided to Secrets in advance of baseball’s opening day, bettors quickly shift from wagering on Major League Baseball once the football season begins in September.

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