Looking at matchups is an important part of the process for setting lineups in fantasy football. You are always targeting that big running back against a weak front-seven or a receiver against a cornerback who gets burned, but there's more to it all.

The Las Vegas odds makers are some of the best in the business, they know the game and set lines accurately. There are two great BOVADA lines to look at from a fantasy perspective. The over/under for total points is a great indicator of how much of a high-scoring game a matchup will be. Games with an over/under of 48-plus are definitely the type of potential high-scoring shootouts we look for.

You can also obviously take a look at the line differential between the two teams. If there's a big differential, like a team being a full touchdown favorite, it's an indicator of a mismatch but also can indicate how the game could go. if the heavily-favored team jumps out to a huge lead, they will turn away from the passing game and just run the ball to wind down the clock. That could mean fewer opportunities for that team's quarterback and fantasy owner, but more opportunities for the trailing team's quarterback and receivers.

Now let's take a look at some of the most notable BOVADA lines and how we can examine them from a fantasy perspective.