I don't know much about the game tbh (picked up a few things maybe), but it's probably the best sport to bet on for excitement.
Pre-season doesn't mean shit. Things seem to change radically from one season to the next ( unlike soccer).
I used to have a great contact in the US who knew his stuff, but i seem to have lost contact with him ( he had a lot of personal problems last couple of years).
Hopefully, I will find him again before the season starts. Maybe get a few tips.