Saturday, March 30, 2013

BETTING TIPS

I just read this from askthebookie.com i think you have to also.


Sports Betting Tips For Active Bettors

The majority of bets placed on sports are made with little knowledge. The average bettor may think they have an inside tip or know about a game well enough to predict to a winner, but the harsh reality is; most do not take all factors into consideration which leads to placing a losing bet.
There’s more to betting on sports than just picking winners. While having an uncanny knack for doing so is a definite plus, there is still more you can do to maximize your winning potential. For the 99% who have no such luck at picking a winner, we need every edge we can get. Even if you aren’t the best at betting on sports there’s still hope. Chances are, you’re simply going on the fly and not considering other aspects of the betting world that can determine a winner from a loser.
Shop Sports Lines
This is likely one tip you’ve heard before, but still don’t use it as much as you could be. Finding the best line can be one of the most important steps in turning your losing day into a winner. Having online sports books makes this easier than ever. Do a quick search in Google for sports betting sites, and you’ll find about 200 or more, ready to take your bets. A bit of time doing some research to find the best line can make all the difference in the world.
It’s very common to find varying lines across sites. Think of how many times you lost a bet due to a point or less. Many of those bets could have been winners if you found a better line at another bookie. You may see another line that is ½ a point better and think, “Meh, it’s just a half point”, but I’m sure you understand now just how important that 1/2 point can be.
It’s easy to understand that shopping lines is not as easy as it may sound. We all have a bookie we trust and have become our go-to site. I personally can relate to this as well. Often times I use the place I poker at as my sports book out of sheer laziness. After talking with friends about our bets for the day, I find out that my book had the worse line of all sites. Stop being lazy and make some money for a change by doing a little homework before your bets.
Diversify Your Bets
This leads me into our next tip. It follows the general principle of shopping lines. In order to utilize a good line you find you must have an account at that site. It’s best to have accounts at multiple books in order to easily and effectively take advantage of better lines.
This is also a good way to take advantage of bonuses offered by different betting sites. You gain a little extra cash just for being prepared and having plenty of options. If you’re looking for a good, reputable site, you can check this link out for some reviews of the more reputable and popular online sports betting sites.
Don’t Bet the Bank on a “Sure Thing”
If you frequent sports betting pick sites, you will almost hear the term; “Sure Thing”, or even “It’s a Lock”. This is little more than sales jargon to get you to buy their services. A game can often seem a sure thing given the match up, but never put too much stock into someone touting a pick such as this.
Too often I hear stories of lost bankrolls from bettors who put the farm on what they thought were a lock. I remember my first sure thing. It was back when the Baltimore Ravens had a rookie quarterback going on the road to face what was supposed to be a Super Bowl contending Bengals. Let’s just say I don’t bet on the Ravens anymore. I had to learn my lesson the hard way, but you don’t need to fall victim to this. I’m, not saying don’t ever bet on a lock pick, just don’t bet your entire bankroll with the hopes of striking gold.
Live Sports Betting
Live betting is a way that you can bet on games that are happening at the moment. For example: I’m watching the Australian Open in the background as I’m writing this. If I wanted to, I could go online and bet on the match in real time. The lines will change constantly as the game progresses, but often times you can find a solid bet that will almost guarantee a profit.
These live bets often go overlooked as they offer little return on an investment. However, a lot of times these live bets are almost guaranteed profits. I know I said not to put much stock in sure things, and live betting is no different. Having said that, you will find some live bets where the only way you can lose if the team or player forfeits.
While the money you can make on live betting is minimal at times, it should be a tool that you have in your sports betting arsenal.
I think you can see the overall theme to this guide. It’s all about leaving yourself with options. The more options we have the better decisions we can make and more importantly, the more money we stand to make.

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