Guess Your Number!

Sports betting is a very popular practice, and quite a huge number of people have raked in some serious money on this one. Whether you are betting on a casino game or on your favorite sports, the key is to make informed decisions.

In every betting game, there is some amount of gambling. When you place a wager, you are gambling that the odds will work in your favor. But that is not to say that a bettor is a gambler. There is a crucial difference between the two. A gambler simply wants to win irrespective of the odds. So, he continues to gamble in the face of all indications to the contrary. A bettor is one who has a strategy of making more money from the game than what he came in with.

Online sports betting is one of the best ways to make money online. But before you can make money, you need to understand that sports betting requires some amount of hard work in making the right bet. There are certain rules that every bettor has to know:
*The casino never loses even when you beat it.
*Professional sports bettors work very hard studying their game and preparing their bets. They spend a lot of time studying the history of teams, analyzing playing surface, reading the weather and understanding emotional buildup. Based on their investigations, they prepared huge databases of information. In fact, sports betting hinges on the kind of information that would drive a mathematician wild. If you want to win, develop a niche and study it closely.
*Every sport has a favorite and an underdog. A coin-toss situation is very rare.
*High scoring sports have a spread (eg: football), while low scoring sports have a money line (eg: soccer). The spread refers to the margin of victory by which the favorites will outscore the underdogs.
*Different people bet for different reasons. Some do it to support their favorite teams; so they bet     regardless of the point spread. Others bet to make money. There are people who make a     comfortable living through sports betting, though this segment of people is wafer thin. Generally, you find savvy bettors in this group.
*Proper money-management is an important part of sports betting though it is often overlooked. Stick with your bankroll. Remember that you are not on a sprint. If you use all your money in one go, you are more likely to become rash.
*Chasing a bet is a losing proposition in every situation.
*Always, always get the best line. Even a single point difference may prove expensive.
*Online sports betting is serious business. Take it seriously and indulge in it with a razor-sharp mind.
*Research your sports book thoroughly.

Today with the growing internet technology, sports handicapping has turned out to be one of the services that is most sought after. There are a lot of services that provide you with these options and even give you access to free sports betting info and articles so you have a better idea if you are a newbie and improve your skills if you have already dabbled in sports betting.

There are quite a few sites online that even provide free sports betting picks. However, all the sports handicapping candidates do not have the required ability and proficiency to be in a position to give you a forecast with no flaws along with a detailed analysis. A good free sports betting info website will make known all possible details that you might need.

So how do you find the best of people who are experts in sports handicapping? You may begin by talking to friends and family and get some referrals from them. Publicity by word of mouth is indeed the best. People will recommend someone based on their own personal experiences. Then you can check to see of they have a good and proven track record. Even if he or she does not give you free sports betting info you can definitely scrutinize his or her track record and the rate of wins and losses.

Check out their expertise. From the time there is an increase in popularity of sports handicapping there has been a large increase in the amount of people providing you services in sports handicapping on the Net. Someone who has even five to ten years of know-how would be your best choice. And you can even find experts on the Net with as many as twenty years of experience. Most of them even provide you with some free sports betting info.

Take a look at the kinds of sports that they cover and the type of services they provide. A good professional in sports handicapping will provide services such as play after you win and will train and coach you on the different significant facets of sports handicapping. If they give you some free sports betting info then that would be an added bonus. Sports handicapping services on the Net are provided by many expert handicappers. Internet handicappers are people on the Net that make a living from selling picks to online sports bettors. Sports betting picks are actually forecasts of the future sports games like MLB baseball and NBA basketball.

One of the most fascinating sports in online betting is baseball. At the same time not everybody enjoys taking part in baseball betting as it is the easiest in sports handicapping as compared to other sports which means you have more chances of making money. Hard-core bettors would definitely be looking for something tougher. Since it is the easiest sport to control you can earn from it even as a first time bettor. And getting some free sports betting info couldn’t be better.

Two games into the NFL season and the Rookie of the Year NFL future odds have been shaken up a little as the sports betting community re-evaluates based on a couple of early performances.

One rookie has really stood out in Week 1 and 2 and his stock has risen amongst sports bettors. Jets’ quarterback Mark Sanchez is that guy. While many rookies are still just trying to get on the field or are the second and third options in an offensive scheme, the Jets top pick has led his team to two upset victories.

Sanchez began the season with NFL odds of 8-1 to win Rookie of the Year, but is now the front-runner. Sanchez served notice in his league debut when he threw for 272 yards and a touchdown in Houston against the Texans, who many felt are set to become a top team in the AFC. He followed up that performance in Week 2 with a strong second half showing; outperforming Patriots QB Tom Brady in leading the Jets to their first win in nine tries at home against New England.

Sanchez has settled right in and performed well beyond his years. He is the talk of the town and after two games looks like he has the tools to be an impact player – but yes, it is still early.

Online sportsbook reported solid action coming in on Sanchez after his pre-season performances, but the betting really heated up the last two weeks.

The Lions QB Mark Stafford was also listed at 8-1 NFL odds and has shown flashes of his gifted ability, but he unfortunately plays for the Lions. Stafford and the Lions have lost their first two games, making it 19 straight for this sad-sack franchise dating back to last year. Stafford has the luxury of throwing to Calvin Johnson who is one of the top five receivers in the game. They hooked up in Week 2 for Stafford’s first career touchdown pass and they will become a dynamic duo over the next few seasons. Stafford has his work cut out for him with the Lions, and in the rookie contest against Sanchez.

Going into the season, the odds on favorite at 3-1 to win the award was Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno. Running backs have won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award 10 out of the last 16 years and Moreno was the top back drafted out of Georgia.

In his first game against the Bengals on the road he found the going rough, gaining only 19 yards on carries. In Week 2 against the porous Browns defense he rushed for 75 yards on 17 carries. He is splitting time with former Eagle Correll Buckhalter, Peyton Hills and former Jet Lamont Jordon. He will get his touches as he is also an above average receiver out of the backfield but there are a lot of Broncos clamoring for the ball so his numbers might not be as gaudy as others.

The Cardinals drafted Chris Beanie Wells with their first round pick looking to bulk up their running game. Coach Ken Whisenhunt is a fan of the smash mouth running game and Wells is a perfect addition to slasher Tim Hightower. Wells unfortunately had two fumbles in Week 2 against the Jaguars. He had fumbling issues in college so he will need to sort that issue out if he has any chance of hanging with the top rookies.

The Colts Donald Brown is thought to be a perfect compliment to Joseph Addai, giving the Colts a dynamic one-two punch out of the backfield. He was listed at 7-2 but the Colts are going to be a pass first team again this year as their offensive line is a work-in-progress and isn’t opening any holes for the rushing game. Brown will be counted on to catch passes out of the backfield and as the season moves forward he will start to put up more all-purpose yards.

The Vikings look to have struck gold with Florida Gators rookie Percy Harvin who is listed at 12-1. He had a nice game against the Lions catching five balls for 41 yards and his second touchdown of the young season. He could have the best chance of beating Sanchez because he has Brett Favre throwing him the ball and Adrian Peterson running the ball, which requires defenses to play tighter at the line of scrimmage. Harvin also has the speedster Bernard Berrian on the outside, which will free up Harvin for more opportunities. Favre already seems to like getting him the ball.

The Giants Hakeem Nicks listed at 18/1 suffered a foot injury in game one and is out until week four. He caught two balls in his debut before spraining his foot. The Giants are a well-balanced team so Nicks will get opportunities to make plays once back but missing three games will hurt his chances.

After Week 2 Sanchez is the clear-cut favorite but Percy Harvin will keep this contest honest. Harvin is an explosive part of an explosive offense that will give him chances to make some highlight reel plays this year.

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Baseball is grabbing a little of the spotlight, but it’s still football that still takes center stage in October.

NCAA Previews:

A marquee matchup in college football is set for Saturday evening when the No. 1 Florida Gators head to Baton Rouge to play the No. 4 LSU Tigers. Online sportsbook have the nation’s consensus top team favored by 7.5-points with a Total of 46.

But the question going into that key SEC matchup is will Florida be able to cover and win without the services of potential 2009 Heisman candidate Tim Tebow?

The Gators last saw action two weeks ago when they hammered the Kentucky Wildcats 41-7, unfortunately QB Tebow was hammered as well and suffered a concussion.

Florida had last week off, allowing Tebow extra time to rest and the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner was able to practice this week but hasn’t been given medical clearance to play and will be a game-time decision.

“After [Tuesday’s] practice, I was told to game plan with the intent that there’s a chance that Tim could play. That’s all I know,” Florida head coach Urban Meyer told ESPN.

“All the other stuff . . . we’ll make a decision as we get closer.”

NCAA Trends:

The Gators are 3-0 against the spread vs. the LSU Tigers during Tebow’s time in Gainesville and are 11-3 ATS against LSU in their last 14.

Florida is also 6-1 ATS in its last seven games in Louisiana.

NCAA Betting:

The sports betting public is still unsure of which way to go on this one, as the Tebow injury causes uncertainty. Online sportsbook SPORTSBETTING is reporting even betting action, with 54% leaning towards the Gators.

NFL Betting:

Of the five remaining undefeated teams in the NFL, it’s not surprising to see the Indianapolis Colts and New York Giants, somewhat surprising to see the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings and absolutely stunning to see the Denver Broncos.

Denver’s first-year head coach Josh McDaniels was criticized for his treatment of former QB Jay Cutler but four games into the regular season, he has the Broncos at 4-0 SU and ATS.

Denver will be in tough to grab win five this week as they prepare to host McDaniels’ mentor Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.

The Pats are a 3.5-point road faves with a Total of 41.5.

Denver has been quite successful against New England at Mile High going 11-2 straight up and 10-3 ATS and in its last seven home games against the Pats. Over/Under bettors take note, as these “Over” has hit six times in those games.

- Indianapolis will aim to remain undefeated in a Sunday night tilt against the AFC South division rival Tennessee Titans.

The Colts are listed as 4-point road faves with an Over/Under of 45.5.

In the last eight games between the two, the Under has cashed seven times and the Over has paid out only once.

In Indy’s last 10 games in the month of October, they are 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS while Tennessee has struggled in its last eight games overall, going 1-7 SU and 2-6 ATS.

Enjoy the weekend football action.