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General Sports Betting Tips:
When betting the goal is to have fun and of course make money, here are some tips that will help you make more money and have more fun while wagering.
We’ll break it down into three sections, Knowledge, Money Management and Discipline.
First lets look at becoming a knowledgeable sports bettor because knowing is half the battle. One of the keys to success is making an educated decision because just guessing is going to leave your frustrated and a little lighter in the wallet.
Here are several areas you want to look at before picking a side:
- Weather – know the weather in the city where the game is taking place because those Florida teams can prepare for the opposition but they will have a hard time preparing for a January in Green Bay.
- Recent History – You will want to look at how these two teams have played each other in the past. One side may be dominating in the standings but may be prone to set backs when facing a lowly but heated rival.
- Know the stats that matter – Does a teams starting pitcher mow down left-handed batters? Does the team he’s facing have a lot of lefties in their lineup?
- Know who you are betting against – You want to know the side you are betting on is strong but you also want to research the other team’s strengths and weakness to make sure your side’s strengths aren’t nullified.
- Little things can mean a lot – Be sure to account for injuries, rivalries, suspensions, team chemistry and other factors that don’t show up in the box score.
- Knowing when to bet – The lines are constantly moving so you one of the keys to winning is placing your bet to get the best number. Generally, if you are going to bet on a heavy favorite, you will want to bet the line early but if you are taking the dog, you will want to wait closer to game time to get the maximum value for your bet.
- It’s more than offence and defense – you’ll want to include special teams and coaching when you handicap the game. We’ve all lost a close one when a team kicks a meaningless field goal or runs back a kick return with seconds to go because a coach left the opposition with enough time to score.
Money Management is the next area we are going to look at. We all don’t have millions for online betting, so betting wisely is of the utmost importance. First, you want to decide how much you can afford to lose, even though we all have dreams of hitting it big time we have to prepare for what could happen. You need to be tight with your money, keep the size of your wagers consistent, usually an amount under 5% of your bankroll. This can be hard because after taking a bad beat you want to win that money right back, take a deep breath and stay disciplined Chasing your losses is one of the worst things a gambler can do as it rarely ends well. That being said, if you feel you have a very good play don’t be afraid to, on occasion, double your bet size. Remember sure things are anything but and locks are for doors.
The final of the three aspects is discipline; if you stay disciplined; you will have more long-term success than if you play loose at BetUS Sportsbook. Playing loose you will have much bigger swings in your bankroll and one of those downward swings could empty you out. Look at the big picture, if you have a good steak and win 8 of 10 wagers, you will be up six units, don’t get flustered if you lose the next 3 wagers because you are still up 3 from where you started. Don’t focus on what you’ve just lost focus on what you’ve won overall. We mentioned it before when we talked about money management but the quickest way to lose your bankroll is to chase your loses. If you lose a couple bets and then try to double your stakes to win that money back, there is a good chance your could be down twice as much as before and have an even bigger hole to climb out of. Stay disciplined and you’ll be happier in the end.
NFL Football Betting Tips:
NFL Football is easily the most wagered on sport in the US. It’s part of the culture. In every preview show, the experts make their predictions of who will win, fans watch with anticipation and somewhere out there people make a lot of money by picking the right side. Here are a few tips that will help you become one of the people on the right side.
1. Don’t fear being different – betting against the public can be quite profitable because there are more people who think they know who will win that actually know who will win.
2. If you have an edge take advantage of it – Early in the season the lines aren’t as strong as they are in the second half of the season, after the true experts and handicappers have seen the teams perform. If you see an early season juicy line, maximize your opportunity.
3. Last season was last season – don’t look too much into last season’s numbers because everything can change in the offseason. There are teams that are consistently good and teams that are consistently poor but judge each of them on what they’ve done in the current football year. Instead of using on last year's stats, focus on returning starters and the latest information.
4. Look to the future – start your handicapping before the lines come out. There will be some teams that everyone will love and teams everyone will hate. These teams tend to have lines that are over or undervalued leaving some good bargains for those who have done their homework early.
5. Play to your strengths – If you can handicap the NFC East without fail, focus on those games more than the rest. If you struggle at predicting AFC West, avoid betting for or against those teams. Create your own style and bet where you are the most knowledgeable.
When you look at the stats be sure to account for some that could affect your decision.
A) Penalties – If a team gives up a lot that will help a weak offence move down the field more than they should.
B) Situational Stats – These can be gold, as they show how good a team is in certain situations. Take for example a 3rd down back who only plays in short yardage situations, he may only get 8 yards a game on 5 attempts but those 5 attempts could have given his team 5 first downs. The stat on it’s own is not impressive but in context it’s a huge factor against a team that has a poor run defense.
C) Turnover Differential – This is probably the biggest indicator of team success, if you take the ball away more than you give it up, chances are you are going to win the game.
Pointspread Betting:
You have to remember the point spread isn’t by how many points the bookmaker believes one team will beat another. Point Spreads are how many points the bookmaker feels he needs to give in order to split the action evenly between the two teams.
Popular teams often have point spreads that are inflated to further split the action. You can find good value here.
Lines move to balance the action and not because one team got a little bit better. You can take advantage of this; have a look at some general rules.
- If you like the favorite and the money line is rising, the spread might get bigger. Wait it out and you might get a better number.
- If you like the favorite and the money line is getting cheaper, take the line as it looks like the spread will be falling.
- If you like the underdog and the money line is getting cheaper, wait to place your bet. If the spread changes, it will be in your favor.
- If you like the underdog and the money line is rising, get your bet in early to get the biggest number for your team. If the line does change, your team will lose points.
Money Line Betting:
When placing your bets on the moneyline you are picking a team to win without taking or giving any points away, here are some things to consider:
- If the moneyline is a negative number, it represents how much you will have to risk to win $100 or if moneyline is a positive number it represents how much you will win if you risk $100. For example a line of -150 mean you need to risk $150 to win $100 and a line of +130 means you will win $130 by risking $100.
- If the line is listed as -110 on both sides, this means neither team is favored over the other.
- If you like a team and the moneyline is getting more expensive, get your bet in now because the longer you wait the more it will cost you to place your bet. Conversely if you like a team and the line is becoming cheaper, wait a little longer as it could save you some money if the line continues to drop.
While moneyline betting can give you a great win percentage, remember it only takes one loss on a big favorite to wipe out a good chunk of your bankroll. Good luck and have fun.