If you are hoping to get into sports betting and make a little money then you likely already know that you have better odds of winning here than you would in a casino. Casinos offer games of chance, while sports betting involves making judgment calls on a foreseeable outcome. Read on for some tips on coming out ahead.

9.Place Bets on the Right Sports Book Statistics suggest that placing bets with the correct sports book will make a big difference, and increase the odds of winning by 3%.

8.Bet Against the Public There are those who will tell you that betting against the conventional wisdom and “fading the public” can be a winning strategy. Many bettors do so.

7.Do Your Homework Before the Game The best way to win sports betting is to research all aspects of a game, especially circumstances and data that others would not consider. Not even bookies will have time to research every sport and every game. Therefore, if you can create a niche for yourself, you could become an expert on a smaller conferences and find yourself winning big money.

6.Choose the Underdog at Home The underdog is statistically a good bet when they are playing a home game. Teams tend to put forth their best effort for the home crowd, so don’t count on the favorite on the underdog’s turf.

5.Bet at Just the Right Time Bettors who opt for the underdog usually do so early; be different. Bet early on the favorite and late on the underdog. Going against the conventional wisdom can work well for you in sports betting.

4.Make Arbitrage Bets You can make money on sure bets regardless of the outcome of a game with arbitrage bets. The advantage of these bets is that it doesn’t matter what the outcome of a game is, since the only bet you made was on a specific happening.

3.Square or Sucker Lines Many betters try to stay away from square lines (that is, lines that are designed to lure public opinion into betting a certain way) and in the end, can even make money off these phony wagers if they can closely monitor the betting percentages.

2.Never Gamble While Drinking Drinking can cloud your judgment and encourage impulsive behavior – never, ever bet while you have been drinking.

1.Manage your Gambling Money Another lesson in common sense that is often ignored when it comes time to put down a wager: never bet more than you can afford to lose. In fact, it is recommended that you set aside a portion of your money for betting and to stick with it, regardless of your winnings or losses. Lastly, try to spread your total among a few smaller bets rather than risk it all on one sure thing that may not be as predictable as everyone thinks.

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