Top Five Stanley Cup Contenders

Alright, I know - it’s barely November. But we hockey betting sharps are always looking for favorable NHL odds, even if they’re in the NHL futures department. NHL betting hasn’t given us too many surprises thus far, as most teams that were projected to be sitting at the top of their division are doing just that. However, there have been a few curveballs which have skewed the NHL betting lines quite a bit, creating excellent value all over the place on your sportsbook.

Let’s take a look at the top five Stanley Cup contenders after the first month of play!

5. New York Rangers

This is the aforementioned curveball in the oddsmakers’ plans for the NHL. Logically, the loss of a franchise player in Jaromir Jagr, an agitator in Sean Avery and a season veteran in Brendan Shannahan should have meant that 2008 would be a drastic rebuilding year for the Blueshirts. Avery was essentially replaced by Minnesota Wild cast-off Aaron Voros, who at press time had nine points in fourteen games. How are they ... [More]

NBA 2008-09 Futures Preview

The NBA betting season is upon us, meaning those in the online sports betting industry are getting their sportsbook picks ready for the new hardwood campaign. If you are looking to get in on NBA betting this season, here is a look at some of the top teams that should be considered favorites in the Eastern and Western conferences, as well as a couple of solid dark horse picks. Online betting for pro hoops should be interesting this year, to say the least.

NBA Eastern Conference Betting

The defending world champions from Boston are obviously the favorites in the East according to NBA Eastern Conference odds, but some wonder how much they will miss utilityman James Posey, who left for a big-money contract in New Orleans. Posey’s contributions to the Celtics were usually not found in the box scores, as his hustle, defen... [More]

Breaking The Ice With NHL Betting

Online sportbook odds offer plenty of variety. From all of the regulars - like NFL betting, NBA betting and baseball betting - all the way down all sorts of quirky exotics and entertainment props.

Looking for a way to cool off? Try some NHL betting. With parity at a high, any team can win out on any given night and offer a good payout. The fastest game on earth is exciting, profitable and gut-wrenching, but before you start laying down your cash, here’s a how-to for NHL betting.

Money Line

Betting the NHL money line is pretty simple: if the team you bet on wins the game (regulation, overtime or shootout) you win the game. That’s the easiest way that to bet NHL sportsbook odds.

There are several factors in the pricing of money lines. Some factors include home-ice advantage, which goaltender is in net (starter or backup), typ... [More]

Top Five Worst World Series Participants

The world of sports is often times unfair. Divisions, conferences and the very structure of the schedule can serve to allow mediocre teams to make it to the championship finals if they can manage to get hot for a few weeks. In no sport is this more true than in Major League Baseball, where after 162 games during the regular season, the teams who manage to make it to the World Series are generally the two with the most gas left in their collective tank.

Much to the chagrin of national networks, MLB betting and World Series betting sharps, we’ve had our fair share of terrible World Series participants - so in case you wanted to relive a few of those horrendous postseasons, here’s the top five worst World Series participants.

5. 2002 San Francisco Giants

Without Barry Bonds in the lineup smashing 73 home runs, this team would have been blown out in every game it played. Kirk Reuter was the No. 2 starter on this pitiful squad, yet somehow they made it to the dance. After losing in the World Series, they added to their pitching woes and foolishly got rid of Joe Nathan as well. Good job.

4. 1998 Padres

Jim Leyritz was the cleanup hitter for the San Diego Padres during th... [More]

Why Sports Betting With Pro Line Sucks

Most Americans may not be familiar with Pro Line - a Canadian lottery that allows you to bet on sports at almost any local convenience store - but that’s a good thing. Pro Line sucks in every single way possible.

In this article, we’ll detail the perceived benefits of Pro Line, which are a complete misconception, and then we’ll detail why in fact Pro Line is a complete and utter rip-off.

Misconception #1: It’s Convenient

If you have friends that play Pro Line, you’ll frequently hear them say this: “I like Pro Line because it is convenient - it is right at the convenience store downstairs and I don’t have to go far to bet.”

On one hand, that’s true. But if you have a sportsbook, which allows you to bet anywhere that you can get Internet access, or at any hour of the day, from anywhere over the phone (even in Europe), then that means it’s more convenient to use the sportsbook. With Pro Line, you still have to go to the convenience store. With online betting, you can dial or click away from the comfort of your own pad in your silk underwear.

Misconception #2: You Get Pai... [More]

NFL Odds: Mid-Season Rundown

While most online betting participants are focusing on their 2008 World Series odds, NFL football fans should be getting ready to go over the first half of what has been a wild season so far. No division proves this better than the AFC South, which has seen a changing of the guard. Let us take a look at whose Super Bowl odds may have risen or dropped since the preseason.

Best Surprises

Tennessee (6-0)

The Titans now have Super Bowl odds of +525 after winning their first six games of the season without Vince Young at the helm, a strong running game and one of the NFL’s best defenses. Coming up is a four-game stretch where they host Indianapolis and Green Bay, followed by back-to-back trips to Chicago and Jacksonville, and this will prove if the Titans are for real.

Arizona (4-2)

The Cardinals have not had a winning season since 1998, but now have great Super Bowl odds of +1000 because of their fast start. Arizona plays in an awful position and sit in p... [More]

NCAA Football Odds: Mid-Season Rundown

NCAA football lines looked a little different in the beginning of the season due to the preseason rankings, as there has been a shakeup in the national rankings for college football. Here is a look at which teams’ NCAA football odds you should be paying attention to during the second half of the season.

Top 5 Best Surprises

Alabama (6-0)

The Crimson Tide are still the only unbeaten team in the ultra-competitive SEC, which is a far cry from their 7-6 record from last year. Alabama still faces a tough visit to LSU, but the rest of the schedule is beatable, and the Crimson Tide have solid NCAA football odds of +350 to win their first national title since sharing with Washington in 1991.

Penn State (7-0)

The Nittany Lions picked up the spread offense very quickly, which has pushed them to the top of the Big Ten pecking order. Penn State hosts Michigan before heading to Penn State for a game that should make the conference picture clearer, and they wrap up the season at home against another surprise, Michigan State. Penn State has solid NCAA football odds of +300 for the national championship.

Oklahoma State (6-0)
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Five Best (And Worst) Bets To Win MLB MVP

For 27 teams across Major League Baseball, and more than 1080 players, the sportsbooks are closed and the season is over. Only the Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies collectively have a chance at some hardware, but for the rest of the league, their chances at a trophy rest in the hands of the sportswriters. Never mind MLB lines – with one swift stroke of the pen, one of the esteemed writers given the privilege to vote on MLB awards can immortalize a player forever. For the sake of the MLB betting public, we’ll take a look at the top five MVP candidates, and similarly, with swift keystrokes, will forever sentence five players to career long mediocrity without any hardware.

Top Five MVP Candidates

5. Carlos Delgado

It was thought that the former Blue Jays one-bagger was over the hill, but cheery ol’ Carlos burst out with 38 home runs and 118 RBI, pleasing baseball betting aficionados everywhere. Perhaps it was a change of scenery that was needed for Delgado, as he tore the cover off the ball under new manager Jerry Manuel, particularly down the stretch. Why does he deserve the MVP? Well, nobody else on the Mets did anything for the final month of ... [More]

Horse Race Betting Glossary

Horse racing may seem foreign to sports bettors, but it is truly the sport of kings – just look at the upcoming Breeders’ Cup odds for a prime example. Here is a brief glossary to help you get accustomed to the terms, rules and betting:

Across the board: This is when you bet on a horse to win, place or show (finish first, top two or top three).

Also-Ran: Basically, this is any horse that didn’t finish in a winning position. When you lose your bet, it usually means you bet on an also-ran.

Backstretch: This is the straight area on the horse racing track which is just before the finish line.

Blanket Finish: Similar to a photo finish, just more horses involved - usually when there is a cluster of horses right at the finish line.

Box: When you box a wager, you are betting on all possible ways of action.

Closer: This is a horse that typically starts slow, stays in the middle of the pack and not far from the front, and on the backstretch kicks it into high gear and closes the gap between itself and the front.

Colt: This is a male horse that is less than five years old.

Daily Double: Basically a two-race parlay where you have to pick the winner of two races. If they win, you win. If one of the two horses you picked doesn’t finish first, you lose.

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Philadelphia Phillies: Best Bet For The 2008 World Series

It’s been a long time since any major sports team in Philadelphia won a championship but the Phillies will get their crack. They disposed of the Los Angeles Dodgers to take home the National League Pennant and will be the first Philly team in the finals since the Philadelphia 76ers were stomped out by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2001 NBA Finals. 

Here are five reasons why the Phillies best achievement this season won’t just be the NL Pennant – in other words, here are five reasons to bet the Phillies to win the World Series:

1. Cole Hamels 

How good has Cole Hamels been in the postseason? Although Jon Lester has been given the spotlight so far, Hamels, the NLCS MVP, has been even better. In three postseason starts, Hamels has allowed just three earned runs while lasting at least seven innings per start and throwing 22 innings pitched total. His postseason ERA is 1.23, his WHIP is 0.86 and his strikeout to walk ratio is 22-to-nine. Those numbers are phenomenal. That’s one reason to bet the Phillies but don’t forget to bet on Hamels and the under when he pitches.

2. Power In the Batting Lineup

The Philadelphia Phillies might be batting just .259 as a team in the postseason but they’ve been cranking out the power. They have 10 home runs as a team in eight games and lead all postseason teams in doubles and stolen bases. They’re also second... [More]

How To Bet The 2008 World Series

After 162 games and two rounds of divisional playoffs, it’s time for the ultimate interleague matchup of the season: the World Series. Just because both teams made the final round doesn’t mean they are equally as good. Before you starting betting your hard-earned cash on one side or the other, here’s a quick checklist of things to evaluate:

Pitching:

They say pitching wins World Series and they are correct. Now if only they could stop following around Shia LaBeouf in Eagle Eye and start depositing lots of money in my bank accounts.

Back to baseball betting, pitching is the key (most of the time) to determining the winner. There are three forms of pitching that you have to look at: starting rotation, relief pitching and closing. The team that has the better assets in all three areas is the team with the better shot to win. Straight up.

Home-Field Advantage:

Thanks to Commissioner Bud Selig, home-field advantage is now decided by the winning league in the All-Star game. But regardless of how ludicrous that is, the bottom line is that home-field advantage can come into play.

For the most part, home-field advantage doesn’t help online betting sharps out as much as it does in basketball or football so online sportsbook odds account for that. But even so, home-field advantage typicall... [More]

NASCAR Odds Rundown

Johnson claims pole position for third straight championship

No one has won three consecutive championships in NASCAR’s top series since Cale Yarborough from 1976-78, but NASCAR betting is pegging Jimmie Johnson to roll to title #3 by the end of the final race at Homestead-Miami.

Bank of America 500 – Lowe’s Motor Speedway

NASCAR odds have Johnson as a +425 favorite to take the checkered flag at his sponsor’s track, where he has five career wins and a finishing average of 9.1, second only to Carl Edwards. Tony Stewart is also going for his second consecutive win after a controversial victory at Talladega, and could be a solid value pick with NASCAR odds of +1200, as the No.20 driver is probably the streakiest racer in NASCAR.

TUMS QuickPak 500 – Martinsville Speedway

Yet another track that Johnson excels at, the No.48 driver’s average finish of 6.0 is the best among active drivers and he has won four times, including a sweep of both races last year. NASCAR betting will probably make Johnson the favorite again this week, but you will also get good value for NASCAR odds on Jeff Gordon, De... [More]

Best Bets For NFL MVP

When reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady went down with a season-ending knee injury in the first week of the regular season, it ensured that there would be some movement in the online sportsbook community in regards to the prestigious award. Here is a peek at who you should be looking at, and remember: only three times since 1938 has a player other than a quarterback or a running back has won the MVP, so keep that in mind when preparing to bet on NFL futures for the MVP award.

Brett Favre, New York Jets

There is no one the NFL wants to see succeed more than Favre, especially with Brady out. Favre threw a career-high six touchdown passes in Week 4 against Arizona, showing that he is more comfortable with the Jets’ system on each and every possession. However, Favre does try to take too much on sometimes, as noticed with his two picks in a Week 3 loss in San Diego. If the Jets can win the AFC East, Favre will be a top contender for the NFL MVP in online sportsbooks everywhere.

Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys are the class of the NFC on paper, and if they are going to head to Tampa Bay in February for the Super Bowl, Romo will be the one leading them. Romo has thrown for 300 yards or more in three of his first four games, steering the ... [More]

Top Five Best NHL Goalie Bets For 2008

Masked men; men of mystery; lonely souls beneath 100 pounds of padding. Call them what you will, but being a goaltender in the NHL is arguably the hardest job in professional sports. As teams strategize ways to clog up the neutral zone and control the play along the boards, it is the crease that is the most important area on the ice.

In terms of NHL betting, goaltender props are enticing plays every fall, as teams’ performances are generally in direct relation to their netminder’s performance. Everyone has a prediction in mind for how the NHL standings will pan out, but goalie props can pay out even more than NHL win totals, based on the added difficulty and possible circumstances involved.

That being said, let us lay out the five best goalie-related NHL betting plays for the upcoming season!

5. Chris Osgood over 35 wins
Everyone, including online sportsbooks, continues to doubt the ‘Wizard of Oz.’ Yes, he’s old, he has a sub-par rating in your favorite NHL video game, and worst of all, he continues to wear an ugly mask. But in reality, Osgood is the perfect goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings - he’s cool under pressure, and doesn’t need 40 shots a game in order to focus (a la Jose Theodore). If there’s a safe goalie bet on the board... [More]

Top 10 Ways You Can Save Money For Sports Betting

Some people say that to bet on sports is a waste of money, but realistically, with only two outcomes in a game, you have a 50-50 shot to win. When you spend your money and buy some useless product, that money is gone forever and all you have to show for it was the fleeting moment of joy you had until the luster wore off the trinket. But if you bet on sports and just break even, that’s 50% more money that you would have had since you aren’t actually spending the money. 

On that note, here’s 10 ways to trims your daily budget to get funds away from mindless spending and redirect it into sports betting:

10. Stop Buying Organic Food

Organic food might be the biggest scam in food industry history. On the other hand, maybe it’s not. The point is: who really knows? There have been plenty of cases recently about companies putting “organic” labels on non-organic food or food inspectors determining that organic farms are as clean as grime. If that’s the case, I’m not pumping extra money into food that is probably the same quality as the regular stuff. Quit the organic foods and do some organic sports betting instead. 

9. Trim Your Child’s Schooling Fund 

Nowadays, kids are coddled way too much. They are wearing Burberry diapers and cleaning their face with Kenneth Cole baby wipes, and in... [More]

Top Five Worst Bets for the Upcoming NHL Season

As those who tend to wager on the odd sporting event will know, the game of hockey is a mighty tough one to regularly win cash on. Heck, even playoff teams can lose more than thirty games a year. Some sports betting enthusiasts opt for NHL futures and prop bets instead, but even they're unpredictable – remember when Blaine Stoughton and Jonathan Cheechoo led the league in goal-scoring?

Face it: if you're betting on the NHL this season, you need the help of a handicapper before you start clicking away at your online sportsbook. So, while we won't go out on a limb and predict the Hart Trophy quite yet, here's a look at the top five worst bets and NHL picks that you could possibly make this season.

(Oh...and that doesn't mean run out and test your luck on these in a preposterous attempt to hit the jackpot. These, my friend, just ain't gonna happen.)

5. Radek Bonk to win the Frank J. Selke Trophy
Remember the days when this guy was a “can't miss” prospect coming out of the Czech? The former Senators pivot is now a “can't believe he's in the league” liability on an already downtrodden Nashville Predators squad. Bonk is possibly the worst player in terms of value this side of ... [More]

Guide to Point Spread Parlay Betting

In the realm of sports betting and online sportsbooks, there’s points spreads, parlays, and then point spread parlays. Then there’s our how-to explaining what all three are and how to do it just below.

Understanding The Point Spread:

The point spread looks complicated, but really it’s very simple. The point spread is a way to even the playing field when you have two teams of different calibers playing. For example, if you have an awesome team versus a mediocre team, everyone would bet the awesome team. But if you set a margin of victory for that awesome team (a point spread), then all of the sudden the betting evens out on both sides.

For example: if the New England Patriots are playing the Detroit Lions, the spread might be New England -6.5. That means that if you bet on New England, they have to win by more than 6.5 points for you to win. If you bet on Detroit, they can lose by less than 6.5 points, or they can win the game outright, and you win the game. The point spread is just a margin of victory that makes the betting line more even.

Understanding a Parlay:

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Top 25 NCAA Football Games of 2008 (Part 2)

After taking a look at the first half of the NCAA football season, now is the time to discuss the rest of the games that will have the online sportsbook community racing to make their bets. Even though some of these teams may not be in reach of the bowls, playing for pride will be sure to have a hand in some NCAA football lines.

Week 11 (November 8)

There will be a battle in the ACC as Clemson and Florida State clash in a game that should have a bearing on the Atlantic division title. The Tigers have won their last three meetings with the Seminoles, so expect online sportsbook odds to favor Clemson, even on the road. Elsewhere, Florida will head to Vanderbilt in a huge SEC tilt, and they may be looking to protect a top-five ranking at this point. The Gators have beaten the Volunteers 13 straight times, so NCAA football odds should be tipped towards Florida.

Week 12 (November 15)

This week’s games are spread across the country, starting with the Big 12, where Texas travels to Kansas, who will be looking to avoid a seventh straight loss to the Longhorns, as well as avenge a 66-14 loss at home in 2005. Next, Georgia continues the nation’s toughest schedule with a ... [More]

Top 10 Calder Trophy Candidates

NHL training camp has arrived, and veterans are honing their skills while rookies vie for a spot on the roster and a chance to live out their dreams. The vets are somewhat easy to predict, but the rooks present a true sports betting opportunity. NHL props and futures can be an enjoyable way to spice up the traditionally dry pre-season.

The Calder Trophy race is often the sexiest hockey futures bet every fall, at least in terms of payout. Sure, you could lay it down on Sidney Crosby to win the scoring race at roughly 3:1, and sweat it out all season in hopes of tripling up. But the point of futures is to sprinkle on different things with big payouts and keep your fingers crossed waiting for the seemingly impossible to happen. (Note: This author is more and more proud each day of his one dollar, 150:1 bet on the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series last December.)

With a little research, the Calder Trophy race can give you a nice payout from your online sportsbook. That being said, we've done all the studying for you - here's your NHL rookie betting cheat sheet, the Top 10 Rookie of the Year candidates.

1. Kyle Turris, Coyotes
Hockey Canada and Wayne Gretzky (I guess they're one and the same) are convinced Turris is the next superstar. The 1... [More]

Top 25 NCAA Football Games of 2008 (Part 1)

The NCAA football season is getting ready to get into the heart of their schedule, the conference portion where old rivals collide for collegiate glory. Here is a look at the top 25 games that the online sportsbook community will be paying close attention to as the season wears on, and be sure to check the NCAA odds for the BCS title, as the top teams in the betting lines will be the teams to watch from week to week.

Week 5 (September 27)

Get used to seeing SEC teams in this column, because this conference is, from top to bottom, the strongest in the country. Georgia and Alabama get it going this week, and the Bulldogs, the preseason No.1, have won three of their last four against the Crimson Tide, who are looking to restore pride to their great program.

Week 6 (October 4)

USC has looked awesome in the first couple weeks of the season, especially in their pasting of Ohio State. Oregon steps into the role of challenger that was supposed to be held by Arizona State, and the Ducks are still rolling along despite losing their best two offensive players from last season. Oregon broke a three-game losing skid to USC last season, and a loss by the Trojans would surely hurt their ... [More]

Creating An Office Pool

It's that time of year again, and the beginning of the football betting season signifies the beginning of office pools across North America. Whether you are playing for cold, hard cash, or just looking to wrap up office bragging rights for the next year, it is always good to do your research before setting up your pool. Here is a few suggestions on how you can make your pool the envy of all your friends.

Make sure you have the right amount of people.
This is a tricky thing to gauge, because you do not want to have too many people in your fantasy pool, as more people will make it more difficult to get good players. However, if you have too few players, then there are fewer head-to-head match-ups, which is what makes the pool interesting. Remember, it is not only a competition thing, but a camaraderie thing as well.

Give a hand to those who are not up to speed on the game.
This goes along with the camaraderie aspect, as some people in your office may not be up to date when it comes to football, for example. No one likes to get beaten every week because they are not familiar with the players, so do not be afraid to help out a less knowledgeable player. Show them sites with ... [More]

Top 5 Reasons Sports Betting Isn't That Addictive

So some people say sports betting is addictive. I say we examine those ‘some people’ and see what they’re addicted too – or should I say, thoroughly enjoy doing. I bet those ‘some people’ indulge in Hannah Montana or chocolate quite a bit -- does that mean they’re addicts too? Very few people are really addicts, but everyone’s got their go-to pleasures that they overuse.

Here’s the top 5 reasons why sports betting isn’t really that addictive:

5. Addictive is like hate – too strong of a word

Do you really hate Paris Hilton? Or cilantro? Or male camel toe? No. It’s more of a ‘dislike/loathe’ type of relationship. ‘Hate,’ like ‘addictive,’ is too strong of a word. So what if some people are obsessive compulsive gamblers? I’ve seen chicks that can’t stop shopping for shoes, or people that pound Chinese food buffets like they are going out of style, or couch potatoes pound a season’s worth of DVDs in one sitting.

‘Addictive’ or ‘obsessive compulsive’ is another way of saying that we do things a lot that we really like. Forgive me for not mixing in things that I don’t like. If I like chocolate ice cream, I’m going to order it. I’m not going to take fliers on Rocky Road or Heavenly Hash. I order – and do – what I like. If that’s what ‘addictive’ means, call me an addict.

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Sports Betting Glossary

Sports betting may seem as simple as picking one team or the other but with plenty of numbers and vocabulary involved, it takes a little bit of learning to understand the vernacular.

Here's a quick reference for some definitions to acclimate yourself to some of the terms:

Action - A sports bet.
ATS - An acronym for 'against the spread'
Bet - To risk money on the outcome of an event
Buy Points - A bettor can pay an additional price to receive points in his favor on a point spread game. This is called buying points.
Chalk - The favorite in the sporting event
Chalk Player - Someone who bets favorites
Cover - A pointspread win for the bettor
Dime Lines - This is when the juice is 10%
Dog - Short for underdog; the team not expected to win
Even Money - When there is no juice on the bet and the payout is 1-1
Exotic - Proposition bets or bets that are more creative than just betting on one team to win
Favorite - The team expected to win the event
First Half Bet - This is a bet for half of the game; you would bet on a team to win just the first half of the game
Future - A bet on a team to win something long term; I.E. betting on a team to win the World Series/Super Bowl prior to the start of the season
Halftime Bet - This is a bet for half of the game; you would bet on a team to win just the second ha... [More]

Top 5 Favorite Parlay Bets

Parlays are everyone's favorite type of sports betting wager because they are a microcosm of how most humans like to invest money: put down very little, win a lot. Whether you throw two games into a ticket or go all the way up to 25, there are few things more fun than hitting every game in a parlay and cashing in.

On that note, here's my list of my top 5 favorite parlays.

2-Game Parlay
Simple, clean and simple -- I think I'm repeating myself. 2-game parlays are simple because you take your two best games and put them together. Although "best" is supposed to be your top tier pick, nobody has just one "best" anything anymore. We all have several best friends (save Screech) and we all have several best outfits (save Katie Holmes) so take your two best games and parlay them together.
Payout: 13-to-5

3-Game Parlay
If two is company, three's a crowd. But three has so much more cache than two. Threesomes are so taboo compared to couples and the three R's are better than the two R's. In sports betting parlay speak, adding the third game is worth it. Two game parlays pay 2.6-to-1 but three-gamers pay 6.5-to-1. Think about that, in case one, you are getting paid 1.3-to-1 per game but for a three-gamer, you are earning 2.2-to-1. Take the value.
Payout: 6.5-to-1

7-Game Parlay
Isn't seven supposed to b... [More]

Sports Betting Basics

Placing a bet:

When you first take a look at all of the lines available for the first time, you'll feel like a four-year-old at Toys 'R Us. You can bet sides, total, parlays, exotics, props, money lines, point spreads, elections, reality shows and anything else that moves. But before you start making it rain, you have to understand what you are doing and the different types of bets. Here are some examples of the basics.

Betting the Money Line:

Betting the money line is one of the simpler bets to understand. When you bet the money line, you are predicting on a team to win a game. Sounds simple, doesn't it? It pretty much is, except for the numbers games. Not all money lines are equal and most payouts don't pay back the exact same amount that you bet.

For example, if the New England Patriots are playing a feeble opponent like the Miami Dolphins, they might be favored by -400. -400 means that if you were to bet the Patriots, you would have to bet four times the amount you want to receive if... [More]