It’s a little misleading to say that mobile sports betting is the way of the future because statistics show that mobile betting is also the way of the present. Estimates are that mobile phone betting comprises of the majority of the total online betting market and it’s set to grow in the coming years. Below we’ll […]
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Courtsiding might sound like something Jack Nicholson does at Los Angeles Lakers home games. But to sports bettors and bookies, the term has a completely different meaning. Depending on who you ask, courtsiding can be viewed as a great strategy to gain an edge (by a certain breed of bettor) or completely unethical (by all […]
Wondering what a push is and how it will affect your sports bets? Quite simply, a push is what happens to your bet when the event you wager on results in a tie. As bettors or competitors, we build up wins and dread losses. We’re all familiar with creeds such as “the thrill of victory […]
Key numbers in sports betting can help you gain an edge over the sportsbook. You just need to know which ones to look for. Certain numbers like 911 and 666 have nearly universal meaning. Maybe a friend of yours was born on 7/11, and that is easy to remember. There are meaningful digits in sports […]
Expected value is the mathematical foundation of any smart sports bet. After you get past the basics of understanding point spreads and moneylines, and dive a little deeper into sports betting strategy, you’ll often hear people talking about expected value – EV, for short – and the perceived edge. Many bettors get by without understanding […]
Just like sportsbooks, betting exchanges allow bettors to wager on the outcome of games, seasons, and generally all of the same propositions offered by sportsbooks. Indeed, betting exchanges are basically the same as sportsbooks, except for a couple of key differences. Below, we explain what betting exchanges are, how they are different than sportsbooks, and […]
Regular season win totals are a type of sports bet where players bet on how a team will perform in the coming season. For bettors who love to play in the futures market, betting regular season win totals is a great tool to have your arsenal. There aren’t many options in a sportsbook that let […]
Some sportsbooks offer different odds to “sharp” bettors and “public” bettors This practice is known as posting “dual lines” There are both advantages and drawbacks, depending on how you like to bet If you are either a very skilled or a very lucky sports bettor, you may have noticed the following phenomenon when you visit […]
If you’re placing a bet with your online sportsbook, it’ll probably treat your mutual betting agreement with more integrity than if you place a bet with a friend or relative. However, sometimes both your friend and your sportsbook have the same shortcomings. Sometimes, just like a friend might renege on your bet, sportsbooks can cancel […]
As a sports bettor, you’ve likely heard the term “action” thrown around at your sportsbook. If you’ve ever been left wondering exactly what it means or have been unsure of why your bet was graded as “no action”, then read on as we unpack exactly what “action” is and how it affects your wagers. What […]
If you’re new to betting, you may have heard the terms “large” and “small” markets. If this leaves you scratching your head in confusion, don’t worry! We’ll walk you what constitutes a large and small market sport, as well as the difference of betting on each. Read on to get the best tips and tricks […]
Strength of schedule is a term you’ll hear associated with sports betting on frequent occasions. The concepts comes into play in all sports but it gets especially prevalent consideration during football season. It’s a prominent topic of discussion when betting on the NFL. Before factoring the value of strength of schedule into any potential wager, […]
When you’re sifting through the betting options in your sportsbook account, you might come across “if bets.” It’s a great option for bettors hoping to diversify from the usual spread bets, moneylines, and totals. However, if bets usually aren’t a great alternative, as they generally lack value. Our article below will start with the basics […]
The way that sportsbooks manufacture their odds and betting lines has changed drastically over the years. The sports betting industry was once dominated by old-school Vegas oddsmakers, but much has changed since the advent of online sportsbooks, as well as the fine-tuning of sports betting software and algorithms. How exactly do sportsbooks generate their lines […]
The world of online sports betting is rife with duplicitous actors, ranging from sportsbooks with poor solvency and delayed payouts all the way to straight-up intentional fraudsters. If you don’t do your research betting with an online sportsbook, you can stand to lose a lot more than just a bad bet. While there are some […]