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You’ve seen the odds and numbers online and on television but need it all explained because you don’t quite understand what they mean and which team is the favorite. You have heard terms like “consensus betting”, contrarian bets”, fade”, and “ATS records” but aren’t quite sure how they can help you win your bet.

This is your sports betting tutorial hub. We’ll explain sports betting basics on how to read a point spread or how a teaser works, while introducing you to more advanced betting tactics that you can apply to your own betting strategy and handicapping.

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Do's and Dont's of Betting the MLB Over/Under

Do’s and Dont’s of Betting the MLB Over/Under

Written by on April 18, 2016

If you are new to MLB total betting, check out this pro baseball online betting preview, taking a succinct look at the essential details you need to know about OVER/UNDER betting in Major League Baseball. Betting on the MLB Over/Under What is MLB Total Betting? MLB total betting is a popular type of MLB line that involves wagering on the … click title for full article.
How to Bet the MLB Grand Salami?

How to Bet the MLB Grand Salami

Written by on April 18, 2016

The Grand Salami is easily one of the most popular bets in the modern-day MLB betting lines. The MLB Grand Salami simply refers to a proposition bet that allows bettors to wager on the total number of runs that will be scored in all games on a particular day. A good number of sportsbooks not only allow you to choose … click title for full article.
Best Betting Strategies on the NFL Preseason

Best Betting Strategies on the NFL Preseason

Written by on April 18, 2016

The NFL is obviously the biggest sport in America with millions of football enthusiasts having a keen following on the league every year, so it comes as no surprise that even the NFL preseason attracts a lot of betting action from bettors across the globe. The challenge, however, is that the exhibition games in the preseason mostly features second-tier players … click title for full article.
Optimal Strategies and Advice for Future Betting

Optimal Strategies and Advice for Future Betting

Written by on April 18, 2016

Most, if not all, sports betting sites offer bettors the opportunity to bet on future events such as which team will win the NCAA National Championship, World Series, NBA Championship, Super Bowl and Stanley Cup, or other individual-based activities like who will win the NBA MVP Award, the Cy Young and which head coach will be fired next. These online … click title for full article.
A Betting Guide to Baseball Run Line Betting

Sportsbook Guide to Baseball Run Line Betting

Written by on April 17, 2016

Some sports lines, such as NHL and MLB, rarely have point spreads because these sports tend to be offer low scores, with the teams involved mostly totaling single digits in runs and goals, respectively, for the majority of the time. But owing to the love for point spreads, online sportsbooks are increasingly offering their own version of baseball point spreads, … click title for full article.
How to Bet Live on NHL

How to Bet Live on NHL

Written by on April 16, 2016

Live betting is the new goldmine for sportsbetting enthusiasts and it is here to stay. So, the sooner you learn about how to reap profits through it, the better it will be for your pockets. In the article, we will be offering you an elementary guide on how to live bet on NHL odds and make loads of profits in the process. How … click title for full article.
Sides vs Totals Debate Which Should You Be Betting

Sides vs. Totals Debate: Which Should You Be Betting?

Written by on April 14, 2016

Side betting and total betting are two of our most popular markets, which isn’t much of a surprise, given the insurmountable profits that come with wagering on either—or both—of the two options. With this in mind, we’ve decided to take a compare-and-contrast look at these two betting strategies so that bettors can know when to opt for one option or … click title for full article.
A Betting Guide to Baseball Moneyline Betting

A Betting Guide to Baseball Moneyline Betting

Written by on April 14, 2016

When betting on baseball, you will typically have three options to choose from—money line betting, game total (OVER/UNDER) betting and run line betting. Of these three options, money line betting is the most commonly used in online sportsbooks, as it simply entails picking out a winner. Below is a short guide on baseball money line betting and how to approach … click title for full article.
Basic Guide To Start Playing Craps

Basic Guide To Start Playing Craps

Written by on April 12, 2016

Reputed as being three times better than Roulette, and many times better than Slot Machines because of its player-friendly house edge estimated at measly 1.41%, Craps is easily one of the most easy-to-profit-from and fun-filled casino games you should be adding to your casino gaming experience, if you haven’t done so already. Basic Guide To Start Playing Craps What is … click title for full article.
The Benefits of Playing In an Online Casino

The Benefits of Playing In an Online Casino

Written by on April 12, 2016

The meteoritic popularity of online gaming and the extensive accessibility of the virtual world have made online casino games more fun than ever before, opening a whole new world for casino gaming enthusiasts across the world. If you are willing to become part of the millions of satisfied customers that enjoy the convenient services of home-based casino games, here are … click title for full article.
E-Sports Betting 101: League of Legends

E-Sports Betting 101: League of Legends

Written by on April 12, 2016

Online sports video games have been around for quite a while, so it comes as no surprise that eSports found a way to tap into this readily-flowing market by introducing some of the most addictive and exhilarating games to serve their millions of customers. What is surprising, though, is the manner in which the League of Legends, a multiplayer battle … click title for full article.
Tips On Better Understanding The Bookmakers Advantage

Tips On Better Understanding The Bookmaker’s Advantage

Written by on April 9, 2016

Success in sportsbetting, even for the best of the best gamblers, is hard to sustain over a long duration. This is because of several reasons, one of which is that bookmakers often use certain strategies to ensure that they always have some sort of advantage over you. To master the art of beating your bookies on a consistent basis, you … click title for full article.
Is Paying for Picks Worth it

Is Paying for Picks Worth it?

Written by on April 7, 2016

The question about the viability of buying sports betting picks is something that has been popularly discussed in many sports handicapping forums without any consensus being reached. For a select few shrewd businessmen that take sportsbetting as a serious investment, paying for picks is a time-saving business model that has resulted in good profits. For the majority of the remaining … click title for full article.
Analyzing Betting On Politics Around The World

Analyzing Betting On Politics Around The World

Written by on April 6, 2016

One of the fastest growing segments for sportsbooks and bettors in the modern-day betting world is gambling on politics. With the increasing growth of technology and political positions, betting on politics—which was previously a rarity—has now become a popular and serious market with more and more punters embracing the idea and turning to sportsbooks to wager on various political events … click title for full article.
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