ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – There's a new factor in play for gamblers looking to bet on football this fall: In addition to point spreads, home-field advantage (or this year, the lack thereof) and the weather, bettors are taking the coronavirus into account before plunking down their cash.In a year in which the pandemic has upended every major sport, the arrival of NFL and college football brings unique challenges.In stadiums without fans, does a home-field advantage even exist?
And if not, is it worth laying three points for?Will the lack of a preseason benefit offenses or defenses — or could both be equally rusty in the early going?