Read up on common sports betting handicapping strategies. Learn more about sports betting strategies, methods, and how to find an edge using easy calculations and technical analysis.
Our handicapping section builds on the definitions and examples we discussed for each common sports betting market in the “How To” category.
Fading the public is a simple, time-tested way sharp sports bettors find an edge. The idea is simple enough: bet against the public when it favors one side over the other for irrational reasons. Many times, the recreational gambler will …
Sportsbook vigorish, vig or juice is the commission sportsbooks charge to take a bet. Discover how juice is added to different bets. Sports Betting Vigorish Definition Vigorish is the commission a sports betting site charges to take a bet. Vigorish …
Even the most seasoned sports bettor knows that they’re fighting an uphill battle. The house is out to get you. Oddsmakers are setting lines that are designed to put the sportsbook in the best position possible going into a game. …
When placing a bet on sports with long seasons like basketball, the first thing many people do is compare team records. While this can be useful, a team’s overall record is just part of the story. More important than the …
Corner bookie vs online sports book: there are pluses and minuses to both. Overall, you’re safer placing bets online than with someone who might be involved in unsavory activity. Why? Online Sportsbooks physically operate in jurisdictions where it is legal …
Sharp Players – also known as Wise Guys – know how to spot bad sportsbook lines, exploit them and profit. Sharp Players expose themselves after winning streaks. Eventually, sportsbooks will offer sharps adjusted lines to protect themselves from severe financial …
At Post Up shops, players MUST deposit money before wagering. At Credit Shops, players can bet without depositing money, but are held liable for any losses they incur. Given the choice between Post Up or Credit, we recommend Post Up …