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Sports Gambling: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Sports Betting - Understanding Money Lines
Understanding money lines for beginning bettors. If you're new to sports gambling, this will help you understand all about money lines and how they work.
Are NBA Basketball Games Fixed?
Tim Donaghy's latest allegations of fixing NBA games has caused many people to wonder if basketball is fixed. According to one research paper the answer is that's is very likely. Find out more.
Baseball Betting - How to Bet on Baseball
Baseball betting- learn the basics of gambling on baseball.
How to Bet on Hockey
Ever wonder how to bet on the NHL? Look no further than here.
Sports Betting - Understanding Point Spreads
Understanding point spreads for beginning bettors. If you're new to sports gambling, this will help you understand all about point spreads.
Why Most Sports Gamblers Lose
It's a widely known fact that nearly 90-percent of sports bettors will lose money. It's not always because of bad picks. To find out why sports gamblers lose, read this article
How to Bet Basketball
If you're new to the world of basketball betting, this article will give you a solid background of the basics.
Sports Betting - How to Bet Parlays
Parlays are the most popular of the exotic sports bets. Learn if they are good bets for sports gamblers or not.
Is Online Sports Betting Legal?
Many bettors would like to know if online sports betting is legal. Find out the story here.
The NBA Zig-Zag Theory
For many years, the so-called Zig-Zag Theory was the staple of betting the NBA playoffs, but how has it done recently? Find out the story.
Golf Betting - How to Bet on Golf
Golf and gambling practically go hand-in-hand, as wagering on the outcome of a match is something that has been done for centuries. Learn all about wagering on professional golf tournaments.
Sports Betting Basics
If you're new to the world of sports gambling, this article will get you pointed in the right direction and give a bit of history on the sports betting scene.
Sports Betting - How to Bet Teasers
Teasers are a common form of sports gambling wagers on football and basketball. Learn what they are and how to wager on them here.
Soccer Betting - How to Bet on Soccer
Soccer betting is one of the most popular betting activities in the world. Learn all about soccer betting and how to bet on soccer here.
Sports Betting - Understanding Totals
Many people find betting on totals (overs/unders) easier than trying to pick a winner of a contest. Learn all about total wagers here.
Sports Betting - Money Management for Sports...
Learn how professional sports gamblers manage their money. Includes a description of the Kelly Criterion and suggests a viable alternative.
How to Bet on Boxing
Betting on boxing adds a little excitement to any fight. Learn how to gamble on boxing here.
Free Sports Betting Picks
Free daily sports betting selections.
Dealing With Local Bookies
Not everybody bets in Las Vegas or online. Many sports gamblers use local bookies and they can be worth their weight in gold. Read this to find out why.
Getting Started in Sports Betting
If you've ever wanted to place a wager on a sporting event but didn't know how, this article will explain what you have to do.
How the Point Spread is Made
Many sports gamblers fail to understand the process of creating the point spread. Some knowledge of what takes place can help bettors win a few more wagers.
Betting Baseball Parlays
In basketball and football, parlays are considered bad bets, paying off at lower odds than they should. But that isn't the case in baseball. Find out why.
Betting the Underdogs in Baseball
Longtime baseball gamblers will tell you that betting on underdogs is the way to go. Here is the reason why.
Keeping Sports Betting in Perspective
It isn't always easy to balance a home life with sports gambling. This article will help you achieve a healthy balance.
Baseball Betting - Baseball Favorite Betting...
A baseball betting system that is profitable and easy to use.
Hedging and Scalping Your Bets
A look at the sports betting practice of hedging and/or scalping sports bets.
Parlay Cards
A look at parlay cards ans why they should be avoided at all costs.
Reverse Line Moves
Sports bettors have probably heard the term reverse line moves, but are somewhat unfamiliar with the concept. We'll look at them here and show how to use them to your advantage.
NBA Betting System
Here is an NBA betting system that has been around for a while, going under some different names. The system recently popped up on one of the more popular betting forums, so I thought I'd share.
Sports Betting Rules
Every different sportsbook has its own set of rules, although there are general rules that all sportsbooks follow. A bettor should have a grasp of the rules to prevent misunderstandings.
Pythagorean Formula and Baseball Betting
A look at a new use of the Pythagorean Formula in relation to baseball betting.
First Inning Bets
One of the baseball bets that is gaining popularity is the first-inning wager. Learn about first-inning bets here.
Dealing With Sports Betting Losing Streaks
All sports bettors will have the eventual losing streak. Learn how successful sports gamblers deal with them here.
Review of Intertops Online Sportsbook and Casino
Review of Intertops Online Sportsbook and Casino
The Magic of 55 Percent Winners
A look at why any system or trend hitting 55 percent is much better than one might think.
Five Tips to Betting the NBA
Some basics about betting the NBA
2013 NHL Stanley Cup Finals
A look at the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Finals from a betting perspective.
Creating a Super Bowl Box Pool
There's nothing like a little office pool to add excitement to the Super Bowl. Here are instructions to show you how to create your own box (square) pool.
Buying Sports Gambling Systems
If you bet on sports, you have no doubt seen people selling sports betting systems that claim to win 90-percent of the time. Find out why you should save your money.
Sports Betting - How to Create Your Own Power...
The majority of successful sports bettors use some sort of power ratings to tell them what the point spread on a given game should be. Learn how to create your own power ratings here.
Jim Barnes
Jim Barnes was one of the leading pioneers of the sports handicapping industry. Find out more about this handicapping legend here.
2013 NBA Finals
A look at the 2013 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs from a betting perspective.
Baseball Betting - Examining Starting Pitchers
There's more than looking at a pitcher's records and ERA in baseball betting to determine if a team is a worthwhile bet. There is one key statistic that you won't be in any newspaper, but is easily found online. Here we'll discuss what that stat is and how it can best be used.
Statistical Baseball Betting System
A statistical baseball betting system.
The Importance of Listing Pitchers For Betting...
A quick look at why listing pitchers is so important to baseball bettors.
Betting the Right Number For Baseball Totals
A look at how to get the best number when betting baseball totals.
NCAA Basketball Tournament Pools
There are many different types of NCAA Basketball Tournament Pools than just filling out brackets. Here are some other popular types of March Madness office pools.
Over/Under
: In the sports gambling world, "over/under" is a bet that is won or lost depending upon the combined
Money Line
: In the sports gambling world, the "money line" is used for betting on the winner of a contest where
Juice
: In sports betting "juice" is the commission paid to bookmakers on losing bets for the privaledge of
High Scoring Favorites System
A baseball betting system predicated on teams that score six or more runs in its previous game.
Betting the First Five Innings
Baseball bettors have the options of betting the first five innings of a game at many sportsbooks. There are some advantages that the five-inning bet offers. Those are explained here.
Baseball Betting - Baseball Revenge Systems
When betting baseball, there are certain situations sports gamblers tend to look for. Learn about baseball betting systems involving revenge here.
Push
: In the sports gambling world, "push" refers to a tied wager, where the player neither wins their wager
Review of SportsInsights.com Website
Since most sports bettors lose money, it seems a gambler could make money by simply wagering against the public. SportsInsights.com helps bettors do exactly that.
Sports Betting Book Buyers Beware
There is a serious lack of good books written about sports gambling. Some shady practices taking place at Amazon make this task even more difficult.
NFL Point Differential Betting System
The NFL Point Differential Betting System has been around for at least 25 years. One of the more technical of the number-based NFL betting systems, the system is one that should be considered by all football bettors. Learn all about it here.
Betting the NBA Playoffs
A quick look at some tips that can help bettors during the NBa playoffs.
NASCAR Betting - How to Bet on NASCAR
NASCAR betting is becoming more popular as the sport continues to grow. Learn how to bet on NASCAR races and add a little excitement to the races.
How to Bet Football
If you're new to the world of football betting, this article will give you a solid background of the basics.
Hoops Edge Free WNBA Picks
Details on getting free WNBA picks from Edward Golden of Right Angle Sports for the 2011 season.
NBA Deviation for Totals
A simplified version of the NBA Deviation System for basketball totals.
Sports Betting - The Fallacy of the Numbers Game
Sports Betting - The Fallacy of the Numbers Game When betting on sports, it's important for the gambler
Auburn Basketball Scandal
A look at the Auburn basketball scandal.
Bet Tracker
A look at Bet Tracker, a betting tool that allows users to view and track bets, odds and calculate probabilities from through the Internet or mobile device.
NBA Finals Trends
A look at betting trends that have developed over the years in the NBA Finals.
Right Angle Sports
Edward Golden's Right Angle Sports is one of the longest-running sports services on the Internet, having been online since 1996. Find out more about this well-respected sports service here.
Finding Correlated Parlays
Sportsbooks don't accept correlated parlays, but there are instances where bettors can virtually find their own and increase their profits.
Series Starter System
Another baseball betting system worth considering.
Betting the WNBA
Betting on the WNBA is a growing pastime, as gamblers are taking advantage of the small league as a profitable venture.
Review of Weighing the Odds in Sports Betting
King Yao's Weighing the Odds in Sports Betting is one of the better books to come out about sports gambling in the last five years. Why? Read more to find out.
Fade
An explanation of the term "fade" when used in sports betting.
Baseball's Better Dogs
Another simple baseball betting system pertaining to underdogs.
Football Betting Bible Review
A look at the book Football Betting Bible by Stephen Ward.
Low Scoring Underdog Winners
A quick little system pertaining to betting baseball underdogs.
Sports Betting - Buying Half Points
Nearly every sportsbook allows sports gamblers to buy half points to change the point spread, but bettors must pay for them by accepting lower odds. Learn about buying half points here.
How to Choose an Online Sportsbook
There are hundreds of online sportsbooks. Learn how to find the best online and offshore sportsbooks here.
Hedging Playoff Series Bets
A look at the concept of hedging playoff series wagers.
Baseball's Low Scoring Winners
A baseball betting system pertaining to teams which won their last game while scoring three runs or less.
Yards Per Point Football Betting Systems
Many football bettors prefer to use betting systems because they take all of the guesswork out of making selections. Here are several football betting systems using Yards Per Point.
2013 NFL Division Odds
A look at the odds to win the NFC division titles for 2013.
Teaser
: In the sports gambling world, "teaser" is a bet that consists of two or more basketball or football
Basketball Betting - NBA Totals Betting System
A quick and easy NBA basketball totals betting system that has been around for years.
ATS
: In the sports gambling world, "ATS" means against the spread, generally referring to how often a team
2013 NFL Season Win Totals
A look at the 2013 NFL season win totals and a few suggested plays.
Point Spread
: In the sports gambling world, "point spread" refers a handicap that is placed on the superior team
Using Medians in Sports Handicapping
Sports betting involves plenty of statistics, but many serious sports gamblers like to use medians. Learn why sports bettors use medians and how you can too.
Sports Gambling - Winning Percentage vs. Units...
When it comes to sports gambling, units won is the only thing that really matters. Too many sports bettors are worried about winning percentage, which can cost a sports gambler money in the long run. Read this article to find out why.
Betting Baseball Day and Night
A common perception among sports gamblers is that day games tend to be higher scoring than night games. Is there any truth to this maxim? Find out the story here.
The Wacky World of Proposition Betting
A look at the growing, and sometimes offbeat, world of proposition wagers.
Baseball Divisional Underdog Method
A look at a method for betting divisional underdogs in baseball.
2013 Stat Attack Baseball/Diamond Edge
A look at the new 2013 Stat Attack Major League Baseball and Diamond Edge handicapping programs.
Baseball's Comeback Kids
A quick baseball system involving teams that rally for wins.
2013 NHL Stanley Cup Odds
A look at the odds to win the 2013 Stanley Cup.
Finding an Edge in Sports Betting
Many bettors, especially sports bettors, don't attack when they have the biggest advantage.
Pythagorean Theorem and Season Wins
A look at how the Pythagorean Theorem can be used to predict season win totals for all sports.
Baseball Pitcher Form Reversal
Over the course of the baseball season pitchers will have peaks and valleys, making it tough for sports gamblers. Here is an old method used by bettors to predict when those reversals may take place.
Are NCAA Basketball Games Fixed?
Tim Donaghy's latest allegations of fixing NBA games has caused many people to wonder if basketball is fixed. According to one professor at a prestigious university the answer is that's is very likely. Find out more.
Dime
: In the world of sports betting, a dime equals $1,000. : Leroy was a high roller, so it wasn't unusual
Good Luck and Bad Luck Pitchers
A look at good luck and bad luck pitchers from a betting perspective.
System Players Can't Be Choosy
A look at why system players should stick to their systems and not pick and choose.
Sports Bettors Need Friends Too
Sports bettors need a kindred spirit just like anyone else. Find out about camaraderie for sports gamblers.
Updating Power Ratings
A look at updating power ratings.
The Three Handicapping Techniques of Football
A look at the three different aspects of handicapping football from a betting perspective.
Review of the Gold Sheet Website
Review of the Gold Sheet Website. The Gold Sheet has provided sports betting information since 1957. How does the Gold Sheet web site measure up? Find out here.
Baseball's Departing Dogs
A baseball betting system pertaining to the last game of a series.
Sports Betting and Superstitions
Gamblers are some of the most superstitious people you'll ever meet. Including sports gamblers. Here is a quick look at some of the oddities that sports bettors have.
Chalk
An explanation of the term "chalk" when used in sports betting.
NCAA Tournament Bracket Selections
Need some help filling out your NCAA Tournament bracket pool? Here is who we like.
Sports Betting - Inside the Sports Service...
When it comes to sports services, some are very good, while others should be avoided at all costs. Here is a bit of information about the sports service industry.
Baseball's Beaten Favorites
Here is a longtime baseball system that has paid off handsomely in the past.
College Football's Unranked Favorites
A look at how college football's unranked favorites have done when facing a ranked team.
Predicting Line Moves in Football
Sports bettors not only have the difficult choice of which football team to bet, they also have to decide when to bet. We'll look at that aspect of betting here.
The Ultimate NFL Betting System
When it comes to NFL betting, there is one system that stands head and shoulders above all the others. It seldom gives a play, but when it does, you don't want to be on the other side.
Finding Value in Sports Betting
Value is a word long-time sports gamblers often use. Find out what they really mean in this article.
Off the Board
: In the sports gambling world, "off the board" refers to a game that no wagers are being accepted on.
Short Term or Long Term Baseball Trends?
A look at short term and long term trends in relation to betting baseball. Two news systems will be used.
Parlay
: A parlay is a combination of two or more wagers that a bettor links together and all of them must win
Predicting NBA Games With Home-Away Averages
A look at another method of predicting NBA games.
Creating a 1-Run Line
A way to make your own 1-run line for baseball betting purposes.
Sports Fans Aren't Always Good Sports Bettors
There is a world of difference between being a sports fan and a serious sports bettor. The two seldom go hand-in-hand. Here are some of the key differences
The Greek Sportsbook Review
The Greek Sportsbook consistently receives high marks from sports gamblers. Find out why here.
Mathematical Based NHL Predictions
A look at a math-based model for predicting NHL games.
History of Sports Betting
A look at the history of sports betting.
Football Betting With Yards Per Point
One of the most powerful handicapping factors in the NFL is Yards Per Point. Find out what it is and how you can use it.
TodaysOdds.com
A look at the site www.todaysodds.com
Handle
: In the sports gambling world, "handle" means the total amount of money wagered for the person, or the
Betting College Football Underdogs
A look at how ranked college football teams have done in recent years against the point spread when made an underdog.
More on NBA Back-to-Back Games
A second system regarding NBA back-to-back games.
A Look at TopBet Sportsbook
A look at the new TopBet Sportsbook and Casino.
Betting Must-Win Games
With the regular season winding down in the NHL and the NBA bettors will be faced with games where particular teams must win to make the playoffs or clinch a higher seed. Sometimes they are good bets, sometimes not.
Sports Betting Hall of Fame
A look at some of the pioneers of the sports betting scene.
Betting Big Baseball Favorites
While it's always tempting to bet the large favorites in baseball, it isn't necessarily a good idea. This article tells why.
Hockey Betting - Hockey's High-Priced Losers
When big favorites lose in the NHL, they're not always good bets in their next game. Learn when teams are good bets to bounce back and when they're not here.
Late Scorers System
A baseball betting system predicated on when a team scores in its previous game.
Odds to Win the 2011-2012 Stanley Cup
A look at the betting odds to win the win the 2011-2012 Stanley Cup.
Basketball Betting - NBA Totals Home-Away Primer
Many bettors fail to take seperate home and away performances into consideration when betting NBA basketball totals. This is a quick guide to get you headed in the right direction.
Review of Bet Jamaica Online Sportsbook
Review of Bet Jamaica Sportsbook
Super Bowl Office Pool Ideas
A look at different ways to create pools for the Super Bowl
College Basketball Betting System
For a college basketball betting system that has been used by sports gamblers for years, continue here.
Betting NHL Totals
Some insight into betting NHL totals.
Creating a World Series Box Pool
There's nothing like a little office pool to add excitement to the World Series. Here are instructions to show you how to create your own box (square) pool.
Syndicate
: In the sports gambling world, "syndicate" refers to a collection of gamblers who pool all of their
NBA Back-to-Back System
A simple NBA system for teams playing in the second of back-to-back games.
Football Betting - Streaking Football Teams
When an NFL team runs off five consecutive wins against the point spread are they due to lose their next game? Learn how to deal with streaking teams here.
Misleading Final Scores
An article explaining why you should look through the boxscores of football games or basketball games.
Nickel
: In sports gambling circles a nickel is equal to $500. : Eddie had $2,000 to wager on the day's games,
Baseball Betting - Umpires and Their Effect on...
There has been a great deal of attention paid to umpires and their effect on over/under wagers by sports gamblers. Is that attention warranted? Read here to find out.
2013 NHL Conference Finals
A look at the two NHL Conference finals beginning Saturday, June 1.
Hockey Betting - Line Moves in the NHL
Line moves in hockey betting are more noteworthy than they are in other sports, for the sheer reason that fewer people gamble on hockey. Learn how to use line moves to your benefit.

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