Sports Betting Tips #17

Reading the box scores is one of the oldest tricks in the business, but make sure you know what you’re looking for! Don’t just read the box scores to see the rushing or passing yards, because 60% of the stats in a box score will be about the same for each team, but you want to focus on “how a team lost a game”. Did a team turnover the ball 5 times, did the QB throw 4 interceptions and that team is a UNDERDOG this week? Stats like these are very important when reviewing the box score, because they don’t show up in the betting number the following week by the bookmakers. Do you think the Bookmakers will tell you this type of information? Give your head a shake, they want your money and want you to be part of their 90% club! What do you think the coach is going to focus on during practice the entire week if their team just had 9 turnovers last week? Follow the line and see if they are an underdog and if the UNDER is worth a look.

Ron's Sports Betting Tip #15

Back in the 80’s and 90’s, NFL Games were on maybe 2 to 3 channels on Sunday and you had the Monday night game. Today, you have every NFL games on Sunday Ticket and the networks pick up their games of the week in their own special regions.

However, in College Sports that’s another story. Keep in mind; the big networks want the big school names because they sell advertising for them and they draw better ratings. Just because Michigan is playing Appalachian State, doesn’t mean the big school name is going to roll all over them. The Sportsbooks knows if you have a big name school vs. a small school like Maine or Appalachian State, they will jack the number up on the big school name, because they know you will bet on them no matter what the number is. If you’re new to sports handicapping, stay away from these type of games or get advice from a sports handicapper on those games, as they can lead you to the right side or total.

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