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Saturday, September 20, 2008

9 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
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
There are some that claim that "fading the public" can be profitable. This has led many bettors to bet on the other team than is predicted.

7.Do Your Homework Before the Game
If you really want to win in sports betting, educate yourself. You need to think about everything, especially the factors that others might ignore. Not even bookies know everything about every game. Become a specialist and you could find yourself a winner.

6.Choose the Underdog at Home
Statistically speaking, it's a good idea to bet on an underdog at home. A team will put forth their best effort at home stadium and underdogs have a way of triumphing over the odds in general. Using this strategy you may beat the odds too.

5.Bet at Just the Right Time
Bettors who bet on underdogs usually bet early. Therefore, if you are betting on an underdog try and bet late. If you are betting on the favorite then bet early. Going against the grain in sports gambling is often a smart move.

4.Make Arbitrage Bets
When you make arbitrage bets, you are betting on a specific occurrence within the game and can make money regardless of the outcome.

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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