Sports betting can be very challenging, especially if you are new at it. Here are some great tips and strategies you can use now to offer some clarity on how you need to go about it. Let's start out with what to avoid and what to watch out for.
You MUST avoid sucker bets:
What do I mean by sucker bets? Sucker bets are known as teasers and parlays. They are extremely fun to play; but realistically hard to play. The best type of bet is a straight wager by far!
Watch for line moves:
If there is a major movement in odds or a point spread, there is a reason behind it. Often times it's a lineup issue but other times it may be that one team is being overwhelmingly bet on and odds makers are moving their lines accordingly to try to make the other side attractive to bettors to jump on and bet. Find out the reason why the line moved and if it's got good reasoning behind it, consider betting it yourself, but not if it's moved too much.
To become a successful sports better you must completely understand how to manage your bankroll. Don't bet your entire bankroll on one game and DO NOT bet big trying to recover your losses. Your average bet should be no more than 2-3% of your current bankroll. This means that if your bankroll is $500, you shouldn't be betting more than 10-15 dollars on any one game. You are going to hit highs and lows while gambling. You need to be able to sustain the bad times and have enough money for the good times.
Over the long haul to be a consistent winner betting on sports you must have DISCIPLINE. You need to exercise discipline and have that over come the need for action. Many people love action and thrill seeking when sports betting; but if you are in it for the money than that is NOT the way to go. Discipline is the MOST important factor to your success in this industry. Many betters who would be 60% handicappers or more if they had the ability to lay off picking a lot of games on a daily basis! If players would stick to their best games and to what they know, such as their local conferences/divisions; they would consistently win more. Too many sports bettors are addicted by the fact that a game is coming on and they need to get in on the action. The action is great but will become less and less fun over time as you begin to and continue to lose.
Here are some additional betting strategies that will make you a guaranteed winner:
1. Don't bet the board. The odds are against you. You are going to want to bet on a few teams a day where you have the "edge".
2. Don't bet anything you haven't handicapped. Never ever bet anything without having it handicapped.
3. Compare different sports book lines. Get multiple sportsbook accounts and compare the lines! Very often lines will be off by a 1/2 a point, the money line will offer better value, etc. How many times have you had a heart breaking loss by a 1/2 point! Too many! Getting a half point here and there can mean up to 7% better on your annual winning percentage! Trust me!
4. Don't get stuck betting nationally televised games. These games have inflated lines. Why? Because sports books know that the betting public loves to bet favorites and over's. An inflated line usually results in the underdog barely covering and the under coming in. Not always, but as a general rule of thumb, the underdog should always be your first choice when betting on a nationally televised games.
5. Don't get hooked on betting your favorite team. Betting your favorite team allows emotions and irrational thoughts to come into play.
6. Chasing losses. We can't explain it, but if you bet the Saturday early games and lose, bet the afternoon games and lose, and then try to double up on the Saturday night game you are sure to lose. Chasing losses usually just results in losing more and the best thing you can ever do is cut your losses. THERE'S ALWAYS ANOTHER GAME and ANOTHER DAY. Wait for value to come along and jump on it!
7. Only bet when there's value and when you have the edge. Look for factors such as weather conditions, going against public perception when everybody is on one side of a game (because lines are based on public perception and if everyone's on one side, you better not be with them cause their more than likely all going to lose!).
8. Finally, and probably the most important is to follow a proven system or strategy that has a proven track record.
I hope these tips and strategies offer you much value. I wish you the best of luck now and endlessly into the future!
You MUST avoid sucker bets:
What do I mean by sucker bets? Sucker bets are known as teasers and parlays. They are extremely fun to play; but realistically hard to play. The best type of bet is a straight wager by far!
Watch for line moves:
If there is a major movement in odds or a point spread, there is a reason behind it. Often times it's a lineup issue but other times it may be that one team is being overwhelmingly bet on and odds makers are moving their lines accordingly to try to make the other side attractive to bettors to jump on and bet. Find out the reason why the line moved and if it's got good reasoning behind it, consider betting it yourself, but not if it's moved too much.
To become a successful sports better you must completely understand how to manage your bankroll. Don't bet your entire bankroll on one game and DO NOT bet big trying to recover your losses. Your average bet should be no more than 2-3% of your current bankroll. This means that if your bankroll is $500, you shouldn't be betting more than 10-15 dollars on any one game. You are going to hit highs and lows while gambling. You need to be able to sustain the bad times and have enough money for the good times.
Over the long haul to be a consistent winner betting on sports you must have DISCIPLINE. You need to exercise discipline and have that over come the need for action. Many people love action and thrill seeking when sports betting; but if you are in it for the money than that is NOT the way to go. Discipline is the MOST important factor to your success in this industry. Many betters who would be 60% handicappers or more if they had the ability to lay off picking a lot of games on a daily basis! If players would stick to their best games and to what they know, such as their local conferences/divisions; they would consistently win more. Too many sports bettors are addicted by the fact that a game is coming on and they need to get in on the action. The action is great but will become less and less fun over time as you begin to and continue to lose.
Here are some additional betting strategies that will make you a guaranteed winner:
1. Don't bet the board. The odds are against you. You are going to want to bet on a few teams a day where you have the "edge".
2. Don't bet anything you haven't handicapped. Never ever bet anything without having it handicapped.
3. Compare different sports book lines. Get multiple sportsbook accounts and compare the lines! Very often lines will be off by a 1/2 a point, the money line will offer better value, etc. How many times have you had a heart breaking loss by a 1/2 point! Too many! Getting a half point here and there can mean up to 7% better on your annual winning percentage! Trust me!
4. Don't get stuck betting nationally televised games. These games have inflated lines. Why? Because sports books know that the betting public loves to bet favorites and over's. An inflated line usually results in the underdog barely covering and the under coming in. Not always, but as a general rule of thumb, the underdog should always be your first choice when betting on a nationally televised games.
5. Don't get hooked on betting your favorite team. Betting your favorite team allows emotions and irrational thoughts to come into play.
6. Chasing losses. We can't explain it, but if you bet the Saturday early games and lose, bet the afternoon games and lose, and then try to double up on the Saturday night game you are sure to lose. Chasing losses usually just results in losing more and the best thing you can ever do is cut your losses. THERE'S ALWAYS ANOTHER GAME and ANOTHER DAY. Wait for value to come along and jump on it!
7. Only bet when there's value and when you have the edge. Look for factors such as weather conditions, going against public perception when everybody is on one side of a game (because lines are based on public perception and if everyone's on one side, you better not be with them cause their more than likely all going to lose!).
8. Finally, and probably the most important is to follow a proven system or strategy that has a proven track record.
I hope these tips and strategies offer you much value. I wish you the best of luck now and endlessly into the future!
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