Saturday, November 1, 2008

9 Best Ways To Win At Sports Betting

By Simon M Skinner

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
Statistics suggest that placing bets with the correct sports book will make a big difference, and increase the odds of winning by 3%.

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 opt for the underdog usually do so early; be different. Bet early on the favorite and late on the underdog. Going against the conventional wisdom can work well for you in sports betting.

4.Make Arbitrage Bets
Regardless of the outcome of a game, you can make money by making arbitrage bets. You only bet on something specific within the game and can make money no matter how the game itself turns out.

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
Drinking can cloud your judgment and encourage impulsive behavior - never, ever bet while you have been drinking.

1.Manage your Gambling Money
Another common sense rule is this - never bet more than you can easily afford to lose. You should actually set aside a sort of "betting fund" and stay within this limit, no matter how much you win or lose. Try to spread your fund among several small bets rather than taking the risk of losing everything on one bet.

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