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Sports Gambling: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Bob Akmens
Bob Akmens has been one of the most successful sports handicappers over the last 30 years. Find out a bit about the man here.
Free Picks
Free sports betting picks, tips, and selections.
Steele's 2008 College Preview
Phil Steele's annual college football previews are one of the most anticpated preseason football magazines to come out each year. How does this year's version stack up? Find out here.
The Legality of Sports Betting
Many bettors would like to know if online sports betting is legal. Find out the story here.
Baseball Betting
Baseball betting- learn the basics of gambling on baseball.
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.
Baseball Betting System
A baseball betting system that is profitable and easy to use.
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.
Parlays
Parlays are the most popular of the exotic sports bets. Learn if they are good bets for sports gamblers or not.
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.
Why Sports Bettors 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
Starting 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 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.
Soccer Betting
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.
Money Management
Learn how professional sports gamblers manage their money. Includes a description of the Kelly Criterion and suggests a viable alternative.
Choosing Online Sportsbook
There are hundreds of online sportsbooks. Learn how to find the best online and offshore sportsbooks here.
Baseball Underdogs
Longtime baseball gamblers will tell you that betting on underdogs is the way to go. Here is the reason why.
Creating Power Ratings
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.
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.
American League Breakdown
Wondering how certain team do on the road or against left-handed starting pitchers? Look no further, as here you'll find breakdowns.
Bet Jamaica Review
Review of Bet Jamaica Sportsbook
Total Turnaround
Individual baseball players are prone to hot streaks and slumps, while teams are usually more consistent. Here is a baseball betting system gamblers can use to capitalize on that trend.
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.
Handicapping With AOPR
Serious sports gamblers have used the AOPR method of handicapping for many years. Learn what it is and how you can use it to your advantage.
Betting Big Favorites
While it's always tempting to bet the large favorites in baseball, it isn't necessarily a good idea. This article tells why.
Losing Streaks
All sports bettors will have the eventual losing streak. Learn how successful sports gamblers deal with them here.
2009 Super Bowl
The New England Patriots are solid favorites to win the 2009 Super Bowl, while the New York Giants still aren't getting much respect from oddsmakers. How does your team stack up? Find out here.
How to Bet on Boxing
Betting on boxing adds a little excitement to any fight. Learn how to gamble on boxing here.
Baseball Revenge Systems
When betting baseball, there are certain situations sports gamblers tend to look for. Learn about baseball betting systems involving revenge here.
Sports Services
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.
First Inning Bets
One of the baseball bets that is gaining popularity is the first-inning wager. Learn about first-inning bets here.
NBA Totals Betting System
A quick and easy NBA basketball totals betting system that has been around for years.
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.
SportsInsights.com Review
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.
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.
Betting 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.
Number of Games
One of the questions sports bettors often ask is, "how many games should I bet?" Learn the answer here.
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.
NBA 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.
NCAA Football Futures
Futures bets are one way bettors can enjoy an entire season for the cost of one bet. Should their team happen to win the BCS Championship, bettors also can make a nice chunk of change. We'll look at the odds to win the 2009 BCS title here.
Man With \$100,000 Breasts
Review of Michael Konik's The Man With the $100,000 Breats
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.
Intertops Review
Review of Intertops Online Sportsbook and Casino
Betting 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.
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.
AL Totals Breakdown
The American League is supposed to be a high-scoring league with plenty of runs. Baseball bettors will tell you differently, however. Here is a look at American League baseball teams against the total up through the All-Star break.
Baseball's Money Makers
Which baseball teams have earned their backers the most money in 2008? Which teams have lost their backers the most so far? Find out here.
NCAA Basketball 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.
College Basketball System
For a college basketball betting system that has been used by sports gamblers for years, continue here.
Sports Gambling - Articles
An index of Articles for the Sports Gambling guide site.
2007 NFL Point Spread Analysis
An early look at who is covering the point spread in the 2007 season, including totals (over/unders).
Sports Bettors Need Friends
Sports bettors need a kindred spirit just like anyone else. Find out about camaraderie for sports gamblers.
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.
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.
Survivor Pools
Survivor pools are most often held during the NFL season, but they adapt quite nicely to the college football bowl game. Learn about survivor pools and get a few tips about how to increase your chances of winning.
Weighing the Odds
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.
Glossary: Dime Line
Definition of the term "dime line" when used in the sports gambling world.
Point Spreads
Understanding point spreads for beginning bettors. If you're new to sports gambling, this will help you understand all about point spreads.
Glossary: Parlay
Definition of the word "parlay" when used in the sports gambling world.
European Hockey Betting
Hockey bettors aren't restricted to solely betting on the National Hockey League. Learn how to bet on European hockey games and how betting differs from the NHL.
Smart Money
Michael Konik's Smart Money is a must-read for sports gambling enthusiasts.
National League Breakdown
Wondering how certain team do on the road or against left-handed starting pitchers? Look no further, as here you'll find breakdowns.
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.
NCAA Basketball Line Moves
When betting on basketball, sports gamblers should be aware of line moves, especially in college basketball. Learn all about those line moves here.
Glossary: Middle
Definition of the word "middle" when used in the sports gambling world.
Using Forums and Touts
Most sports gamblers don't make their own picks, but instead follow the picks of others and often lose even if following good handicappers. Find out why.
Beaten Favorites
Here is a longtime baseball system that has paid off handsomely in the past.
Glossary: Book
Definition of the word "book" when used in the sports gambling world.
Sports Betting Review
Review of Jerry L. Patterson and John D. Painter's Sports Betting: A Winner's Handbook
Glossary: Vigorish
Definition of the word "vigorish" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Teaser
Definition of the term "teaser" when used in the sports gambling world.
Super Bowl Team Props
Learn about wagering on Super Bowl proposition bets. Includes a list of some available bets for the 2008 Super Bowl.
Scores and Odds Review
Review of Scores and Odds Website.
Creating Box Pools
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.
Dime
An explanation of the term "dime" when used in sports betting.
Baseball Umpires and Totals
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.
Was Donaghy First?
The NBA has gone to great lengths to prove that Tim Donaghy was a lone renegade official. One famous sports bettor disagrees. Read more here.
NBA Totals Home-Away
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.
Betting Perspective
It isn't always easy to balance a home life with sports gambling. This article will help you achieve a healthy balance.
Glossary: Syndicate
Definition of the word "syndicate" when used in the sports gambling world.
Winning Percentage or 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.
Glossary: Odds
Definition of the word "odds" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Oddsmaker
Definition of the word "oddsmaker" when used in the sports gambling world.
Sports Gambling - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the Sports Gambling guide site.
Glossary: Bookie
Definition of the word "bookie" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Money Line
Definition of the term "money line" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Run Line
Definition of the term "run line" when used in the sports gambling world.
Gold Sheet Review
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.
Sweet 16 Betting
Betting on the NCAA Basketball Tournament is big business, whether it's through office pools or through sportsbooks. Learn what to look for in the Sweet 16 round.
2008 NCAA Bracket Picks
Need some help filling out your NCAA Tournament bracket pool? Here is who we like.
Glossary: Handle
Definition of the word "handle" when used in the sports gambling world.
Sharp Sports Betting
Stanford Wong's Sharp Sports Betting is a solid book for those interested in football betting. A bit technical at times, Wong has some solid ideas for football gamblers
Glossary: Online Sportsbook
Definition of the word "online sportsbook" when used in the sports gambling world.
Basketball Box Pool
There's nothing like a little office pool to add excitement to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Here are instructions to show you how to create your own box (square) pool.
Super Bowl Betting System
Many people have heard about the Super Bowl Betting System, which gives points based on each team's performance.
Glossary: Dime
Definition of the word "dime" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: If Bet
Definition of the term "if bet" when used in the sports gambling world.
Bowl Game Office Pools
Not everybody waits until the Final Four to have office pools surrounding college sports. The college football bowl game schedule offers several good pool opportunities.
Glossary: Beard
Definition of the word "beard" when used in the sports gambling world.
Fade
An explanation of the term "fade" when used in sports betting.
Betting 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.
Betting the 2008 Super Bowl
Super Bowl betting on proposition bets is becoming big. Learn all about Super Bowl proposition bets here.
NCAA Basketball 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.
Glossary: Longshot
Definition of the word "longshot" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: AOPR
Definition of the term "AOPR" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: ATS
Definition of the term "ATS" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Bet Limit
Definition of the term "bet limit" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Smart Money
Definition of the term "smart money" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Over
Definition of the word "over" when used in the sports gambling world.
October Hockey Betting
Tips for wagering on the NHL in October for the 2007-08 season. You should consider several factors before placing hockey bets in October and here is where you can learn about them.
Glossary: Exotic
Definition of the word "exotic" when used in the sports gambling world.
Buying 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.
Glossary: Bad Beat
Definition of the term "bad beat" when used in the sports gambling world.
Streaking 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.
NFL Futures
Futures bets are one way bettors can enjoy an entire season for the cost of one bet. Should their team happen to win the Super Bowl, bettors also can make a nice chunk of change. We'll look at the odds to win the 2009 Super Bowl here.
Kansas vs. Missouri
Saturday's Kansas - Missouri NCAA football game will have a tough time living up to all of the pregame hype, but might just be able to do so.
Glossary: Opening Line
Definition of the term "opening line" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Handicap
Definition of the word "handicap" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Parlay Card
Definition of the term "parlay card" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Past Post
Definition of the term "past post" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Point Spread
Definition of the term "point spread" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Angles
Definition of the word "angles" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Early Money
Definition of the term "early money" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Favorite
Definition of the word "favorite" when used in the sports gambling world.
Tim Donaghy
The NBA and David Stern are quick to dismiss Tim Donaghy's latest allegations. Sports bettors aren't so quick to do that. Find out why here.
Glossary: Prop Bets
Definition of the term "prop bets" when used in the sports gambling world.
Super Bowl Player Props
Learn about wagering on Super Bowl proposition bets. Includes a list of some available bets for the 2008 Super Bowl.
TheSpread.com
The Spread Website offers plenty of solid information for sports bettors, including tips to help bettors go against public opinion.
NHL Line Moves
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.
Glossary: Sportsbook
Definition of the word "sportsbook" when used in the sports gambling world.
Circled
An explanation of the term "circled" when used in sports betting.
Glossary: Buck
Definition of the word "buck" when used in the sports gambling world.
Glossary: Wiseguy
Definition of the word "wiseguy" when used in the sports gambling world.
Gambler's Anonymous
Gambling addition is a problem for many people. If gambling becomes a disruptive force in your life, it's time to seek help.
Glossary: Juice
Definition of the word "juice" when used in the sports gambling world.

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