Sports Betting Strategies That Work

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Sports bettors all around the world are constantly on the lookout for Sports Betting Strategies That Work. Everyone seem to have their own wagering secrets and tips that they use to beat the book, but the truth is that very few bettors can make money sports through sports betting consistently. So which strategies and systems can you trust?

First of all; the best strategies have shown documented long-term profits. It’s also important to stay with the proven strategy even when hitting a rough patch and not panic and abandon it at the first sign of a losing streak.

All successful sports bettors know that it’s impossible to win all wagers and continue using their methods without ever second guessing them. The key to winning year after year is staying consistent and disciplined and exercise good bankroll management. So let’s take a look at three strategies that have proven to give sportsbooks nightmares over the years.

Betting Against the Public

Betting against the public is without a doubt one of the best strategies for sports wagering, especially when betting on sports like the NFL due to its popularity.

Sportsbooks are very good at predicting what teams are going to be the most heavily bet by the public, and they adjust their lines accordingly to steer bettors the way they want. This gives sharps the opportunity to fade the public and bet the opposite side.

The most popular teams for casual sports bettors are those that get the most media coverage, so remember to always stay unbiased and ask yourself why you like one team over another. Try to block out how much a team is featured on the radio or television and find unique angles.

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HOW TO WIN AT SPORTS BETTING

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Handicapping Injuries Etc.

Serious sports bettors are fully aware that offseason, preseason and in-season moves all will have an impact on the games no matter the sport.

Did a team lose a star player to free agency, and if so, how does it affect the dynamic of the roster? Did a team hire a new head coach and how will that move affect the players?

How will injuries to certain key players impact a team’s performance, and can they overcome the loss due to good coaching or roster depth? Is there a battle for a certain position in training camp that could boost players’ performances and make the team stronger than a season ago?

These are all scenarios that no doubt will happen over the course of a season. You will then also need to take into consideration how the sportsbook will handle the new information as they seek to adjust the lines to the public and the sharps.

One Trick Ponies = Winners

While it’s tempting to bet College Football & Basketball, NBA, NFL etc. all at once and sweating 10+ tickets across multiple sports on any given Sunday, note that the most successful you will ever meet are the ones who specialize in one or two sports at a time.

Sharp bettors know that they can’t keep tabs on everything about every single sport and will instead narrow their focus. This is particularly true for College Football and College Basketball as staying on top of hundreds of college teams (often with limited information) in addition to the pros is near impossible.

Specialize in a particular sport where you feel you can have a significant edge, even if it means less wagers, and watch the profits pile up.

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