9 Top Ways To Win At Sports Betting
By Simon Skinner | September 26, 2008
If you are hoping to get into sports betting and make a little money then you likely already know that you have better odds of winning here than you would in a casino. Casinos offer games of chance, while sports betting involves making judgment calls on a foreseeable outcome. Read on for some tips on coming out ahead.
9.Place Bets on the Right Sports Book
When you place your bets on the right sports book, you get an edge of 3% over some other books.
8.Bet Against the Public
Many bettors choose to "fade the public" and bet against the outcome everyone else is counting on. This can be a winning strategy for you.
7.Do Your Homework Before the Game
To make the most of sports betting, learn everything you can about the sport. Think about the things which a lot of people are unaware of. Even bookies don't know every little detail; if you can become an expert, it can work in your favor as a sports bettor.
6.Choose the Underdog at Home
The underdog is statistically a good bet when they are playing a home game. Teams tend to put forth their best effort for the home crowd, so don't count on the favorite on the underdog's turf.
5.Bet at Just the Right Time
Bettors who go for the underdog tend to do so early on. You should mix it up and bet late on the underdog, early on the favorite. Going in the face of the conventional wisdom can often be a winning move in sports betting.
4.Make Arbitrage Bets
You can make money on sure bets regardless of the outcome of a game with arbitrage bets. The advantage of these bets is that it doesn't matter what the outcome of a game is, since the only bet you made was on a specific happening.
3.Square or Sucker Lines
Many betters try to stay away from square lines (that is, lines that are designed to lure public opinion into betting a certain way) and in the end, can even make money off these phony wagers if they can closely monitor the betting percentages.
2.Never Gamble While Drinking
This may be common knowledge to some, a great shock to others. However, when you drink an alcoholic beverage, your judgment will be significantly clouded. A drink may also give you that extra "courage" to make a rash and expensive decision.
1.Manage your Gambling Money
Another lesson in common sense that is often ignored when it comes time to put down a wager: never bet more than you can afford to lose. In fact, it is recommended that you set aside a portion of your money for betting and to stick with it, regardless of your winnings or losses. Lastly, try to spread your total among a few smaller bets rather than risk it all on one sure thing that may not be as predictable as everyone thinks.
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