Put the Odds in Your Favor

Unless you are a professional handicapper with years of experience using a proven system, then being successful at sports betting is almost impossible. Winning ATS (against the spread) is less than a 50/50 proposition for the average gambler.

To make sports betting a profitable venture and taking the “gambling” aspect out of the equation, you will be required to follow a few simple rules. First and foremost you will need to retain the services of a reputable and proven professional. One of the most common misconceptions is that the average Joe thinks he is capable of handicapping sports games on his own. Don’t fool yourself! Having a couple of winning weeks in a row does not make you a pro. It is very similar to investing in the stock market. If you are going to invest your money in it, it is better that you have the security of using a stock broker that knows the best way to do it.

The same theory applies to sports betting. However, using a professional alone does not guarantee you success. Having access to valuable information and knowing how to utilize it to the fullest are two totally separate things. Follow your sports handicappers instructions as you would your stock broker. Bet all of his plays equally or with slight variation depending on whether or not there is a rating system involved. Do not parlay all of the picks together with the hopes of getting rich quick. Trust me, you won’t!

Pleaser bets as well as long shot proposition bets are enticing, but they are not safe and will diminish your bankroll eventually. Teaser bets have value if they are used correctly. A two team 6 point teaser can be a good tool to take advantage of. Sportsbooks are realizing that as well. Over the last few years almost all of the sportsbooks have changed the pay-out on two team 6 point teasers from even money to 11/10. That in itself should tell you that if it is used correctly it can be profitable. On any given week you will find teams that cover the pointspread by double-digits. With that being said, stay away from the 3 and 4 team special teasers that try to “sucker” you in by giving you 10-13 points.

Stay consistent, get good information, make smart decisions and take betting seriously. If you follow these steps with the help of a professional handicapper you will, over the long haul, achieve a positive cash flow.

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