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Sports Betting Explained - Guides, Videos, Tips

There’s nothing like the feeling when your team not only wins, but you cash in big thanks to a smartly-placed bet. It’s a rush.

And because we love it so much, we designed this online sports betting strategy section to help you experience that feeling as often as possible.

In the pages below, our sports gambling experts give you the benefit of years of real-world experience. We explain all the different kinds of bets you can make, all the odds and lines, the most popular sports and leagues plus the most powerful betting strategies.

In short, everything you need to know to crush it when betting sports.

We offer you some extra help with our sports betting tools such as an odds calculator and a parlay calculator.

This page is a hub for all our sports betting resources including articles, guides, and videos and it’s the most comprehensive library of its kind available anywhere.

If you’re new to sports betting, read our easy-to-understand introduction below and continue down the page for more detailed information. If you already know the basics feel free to jump to the good stuff now.

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American Odds and the Concept of -110

American Odds and the Concept of -110

| 19 October - 14:49 | Richard Janvrin

Ultimate Guide to Casinos in Atlantic City [2023 Update]

Ultimate Guide to Casinos in Atlantic City [2023 Update]

| 19 December - 08:06 | Richard Janvrin

What Are the Best Sports Betting Strategies?

What Are the Best Sports Betting Strategies?

| 19 October - 14:42 | Richard Janvrin

Betting Against the Public

Betting Against the Public

| 19 October - 14:55 | Richard Janvrin

Betting on Non-Marquee Sports

Betting on Non-Marquee Sports

| 19 October - 14:43 | Richard Janvrin

Betting on the Moneyline in Sports

Betting on the Moneyline in Sports

| 19 October - 14:41 | Richard Janvrin

Gambling Glossary: Sports Betting Slang and Terminology

Gambling Glossary: Sports Betting Slang and Terminology

| 19 October - 14:38 | Richard Janvrin

Guide to Live Betting, In-Play and In-Game Betting

Guide to Live Betting, In-Play and In-Game Betting

| 19 October - 14:50 | Richard Janvrin

How to Bet on NASCAR

How to Bet on NASCAR

| 19 October - 14:49 | Richard Janvrin

How to Bet on Soccer

How to Bet on Soccer

| 9 November - 06:38 | Richard Janvrin

How to Bet on Sports Online in New Jersey

How to Bet on Sports Online in New Jersey

| 19 October - 14:52 | Richard Janvrin

How to Bet on Sports Online in New York

How to Bet on Sports Online in New York

| 19 October - 14:51 | Richard Janvrin

How to Bet on Sports Online in Pennsylvania in 2023

How to Bet on Sports Online in Pennsylvania in 2023

| 21 February - 06:58 | Richard Janvrin

How to Bet on Sports Online in West Virginia

How to Bet on Sports Online in West Virginia

| 19 December - 08:09 | Richard Janvrin

How to Bet on the NBA - Basketball Betting, Odds, Lines

How to Bet on the NBA - Basketball Betting, Odds, Lines

| 9 November - 05:06 | Richard Janvrin

How to Bet on the NFL - How Does NFL Betting Work?

How to Bet on the NFL - How Does NFL Betting Work?

| 9 November - 05:21 | Richard Janvrin

How to Pick NFL Upsets

How to Pick NFL Upsets

| 9 November - 05:23 | Richard Janvrin

How to Read Betting Odds and Lines

How to Read Betting Odds and Lines

| 19 October - 14:56 | Richard Janvrin

Line Movement in Sports Betting

Line Movement in Sports Betting

| 19 October - 14:48 | Richard Janvrin

Line Shopping: Should You Bet with Only One Sportsbook?

Line Shopping: Should You Bet with Only One Sportsbook?

| 19 October - 14:55 | Richard Janvrin

Money Management Strategies for Sports Betting

Money Management Strategies for Sports Betting

| 19 October - 14:50 | Richard Janvrin

Should You Bet on Only One Sport?

Should You Bet on Only One Sport?

| 19 October - 14:51 | Richard Janvrin

Should You Bet on the Public Underdog?

Should You Bet on the Public Underdog?

| 19 October - 15:00 | Richard Janvrin

Should You Buy Points on Point Spread Bets?

Should You Buy Points on Point Spread Bets?

| 19 October - 14:59 | Richard Janvrin

Should You Pay for Sports Betting Picks?

Should You Pay for Sports Betting Picks?

| 19 October - 14:38 | Richard Janvrin

The Role of Fatigue in Sports Betting

The Role of Fatigue in Sports Betting

| 19 October - 14:54 | Richard Janvrin

Ultimate UFC Betting Guide

Ultimate UFC Betting Guide

| 9 November - 06:39 | Richard Janvrin

What Are Futures Bets?

What Are Futures Bets?

| 19 October - 14:57 | Richard Janvrin

What Are Key Numbers in Sports Betting?

What Are Key Numbers in Sports Betting?

| 19 October - 14:59 | Richard Janvrin

What Are Over/Under Bets in Sports Betting?

What Are Over/Under Bets in Sports Betting?

| 19 October - 14:42 | Richard Janvrin

What Are Sports Betting Databases and Stats Sites?

What Are Sports Betting Databases and Stats Sites?

| 19 October - 14:58 | Richard Janvrin

What Are Teaser Bets and Odds?

What Are Teaser Bets and Odds?

| 19 October - 14:36 | Richard Janvrin

What Is Betting the Middle and Arbitrage Betting?

What Is Betting the Middle and Arbitrage Betting?

| 19 October - 14:56 | Richard Janvrin

What Is Parlay Betting and How Do Parlay Bets Work?

What Is Parlay Betting and How Do Parlay Bets Work?

| 19 October - 14:35 | Richard Janvrin

What Is Prop Betting? Guide to Sports Proposition Bets

What Is Prop Betting? Guide to Sports Proposition Bets

| 19 October - 14:42 | Richard Janvrin

What Is Zig-Zag Theory in Sports Betting?

What Is Zig-Zag Theory in Sports Betting?

| 19 October - 14:54 | Richard Janvrin

How to Pick an NBA Upset [Guide]

How to Pick an NBA Upset [Guide]

| 9 November - 04:58 | Richard Janvrin

How to Build the Best Soccer Parlay [Ultimate Guide]

How to Build the Best Soccer Parlay [Ultimate Guide]

| 19 October - 14:52 | Richard Janvrin

Introduction to Online Sports Betting

It wasn’t that long ago that if you wanted to bet on sports you’d have to physically go to a casino or sportsbook, or access the underground black market of bookies and less-than-reputable characters.

Those days are long gone. Now there are lots of great options for betting on sports on the internet.

Sports-gambling online allows you to bet big or small on major sports including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and lots more.

Getting started is easy. All you have to do is choose the best sportsbetting site for US players, sign up for an account and make a deposit. The best sites offer big bonuses when you sign up which will give you a shot at winning big right away.

The next step is choosing the sport you want to bet on and the kind of bets you want to make. You can bet the moneyline, over/under, futures, props, parlays, point-spreads, accumulators and much more.

If sportsbetting lingo is overwhelming at first, don’t worry. Everything’s easy to learn and we’re going to explain it all step by step.

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After graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a BA in Journalism, Richard Janvrin has been covering iGaming and sports betting since December 2018. Richard has covered betting at Bleacher Report, Gambling.com, The Game Day, Forbes, and more.

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