Sports Betting Archive

Parlays (a.k.a. Accumulators) are a special type of bet that is far more complicated than straight win bets, point spreads or totals. These bets are not recommended for beginners. Without the right knowledge and experience, they can be very costly. If you already understand the aforementioned wagers, keep reading to learn how to pick...

This unique, formula-based strategy can be applied to a range of risk/reward scenarios – everything from blackjack to forex. We’ll discuss its specific use in sports betting, starting with a detailed definition of the Kelly Criterion and the mathematical formula involved. We’ll expand into its application in sports betting, expected value, and notable pro/con...

There’s a great deal of strategy you can put into picking overs and unders. It’s not about whether the two teams are good enough to score high, or bad enough to score low. There’s a formula to it. Different sports require a different approach. Continue reading to learn how to bet totals for easy...

Using statistical and historical data to set the points, spread bets all have two things in common. One – they create a logically even playing ground for both teams to win. Two – they always give the house, or bookmaker, about a 10% edge over punters. These strategies will help drive the edge back...

Arbitrage betting sounds like one of those ‘too good to be true’ systems. In reality, it’s the most successful betting strategy you can employ. You place multiple bets on different sides of the same event, at different prices. No matter the outcome, you make a profit. It does work, but as you’re about to...

On track and off-track betting (OTB) is conducted in a format known as parimutuel pool betting. The size of each payout is directly proportionate to the total amount all bettors wager. To understand how to bet on horses, you need to understand how to evaluate the odds, all the different bet types, and other...