Sports Betting System – NFL & NCAA College Football

MLB Betting – Offensive Depth The Key In Pinch Hitting Situations

Webmaster — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:30:32 +0000

It is often in the biggest moments of a betting contest, those seconds where nothing else exists and someone has to perform, that we find out what makes a championship team. Whether it is hitting that game-winning basket in the NBA, or scoring that overtime goal in the NHL, these are the moments that truly define greatness in a sport. When it comes to the MLB, the baseball blogs will argue the importance of offensive depth in these crucial moments. It is that offensive depth that can allow a manager to make a hitting substitution when faced with an unfavorable matchup, or substitute an injured player or pitcher with someone off his bench. In these moments, the pinch hitter has to be able to deliver, and it is usually on the biggest stage when we find out whether team’s have this offensive depth or not.

While the idea around pinch hitting is that when players called upon get their chance they perform, it is more about having offensive depth than having any one guy that can hit the ball on your bench, because winning is so often about finding the right matchup. While a team may have a right-handed hitter with some power and good numbers against left-handed pitchers, that hitter may struggle against lefty’s, in which case the team would need another quality player for a more favorable sports betting matchup. These times in important games can make the difference between a team winning and losing, and knowing the impact that pinch hitting could have, and that is why the offensive depth a team has should always be taken in to consideration along with the superstar talent.

MLB Betting – Why Switch Hitters Are Not Factored In To World Series

Webmaster — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:21:48 +0000

When three-time National League MVP Albert Pujols left the St. Louis Cardinals to sign with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim this past offseason, the Angels understood that they were getting an MLB icon, nine-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, and six-time Silver Slugger award winner to help their chances of winning the American League West and possibly make their way to the World Series this season. Whether or not they considered that Pujols was a fringe switch-hitter who could bat both ways is another story entirely, and while it may have played a small factor, it’s unlikely that they would have passed on the chance to sign him if he wasn’t. Perhaps it is because they are so rare, or perhaps it is because there aren’t many that can play at an elite level, but switch-hitters have never really been valued highly when it comes to evaluating World Series betting odds.

A look at the list of switch-hitters accounted for in the MLB blogs includes players like Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees, Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets, and Lance Berkman of the St. Louis Cardinals. The ability to switch-hit allows players to hit both ways, but none of those hitters perform at the same level hitting both ways, so managers can still make pitching changes to create a favorable sports betting matchup. Unless the elite players in the sport one day learn to hit both ways at the same level, the role of switch-hitting in adjusting World Series odds will never be significant.

MLB Betting – The Minor League Role Farm Systems Play In World Series Futures

Webmaster — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:39:55 +0000

When it comes to baseball betting season and all of the major factors that contribute to the World Series futures, it isn’t necessarily true that a team’s farm system has a major direct impact on their pay head sportsbook odds, but that doesn’t mean the minor league doesn’t play even a small role. The two areas where the farm becomes significant both have to do with depth, as a strong system can provide teams with the players that they need to call upon when they need someone because of injuries, as well as the assets to trade if they are trying to land a big-name player from a non-contender throughout the course of the season.

The farm systems for every team are ranked from best to worst in the MLB blogs every year, and while their significance is nowhere near a starting rotation or a team’s offensive depth, they still play a role in the outlook for a team. Right now the Toronto Blue Jays are widely considered to have one of the best farm systems in the majors, with eight top prospects in their system that are considered MLB ready. The San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, and St. Louis Cardinals are also considered to have systems that rank among the best in the majors, and their ability to call on players when needed or use those assets in a trade later on in the season could end up being a key to their success.

MLB Betting – Implementing The Left-Handed Home Pitcher Betting System

Webmaster — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:32:37 +0000

When it comes to finding the sports betting resources to handicap games and develop both trends and systems, there is no better option for number crunchers to follow than baseball, and the MLB in particular. Baseball is a game built on numbers, and with the rise of online betting and MLB blogs fantasy leagues, more number comparisons have been built in to this game than any of the other four major sports. If there could ever be such thing as a successful system for any of the sports, then it would likely be for baseball, where there are so many numbers available to break down the game. One of the most popular betting systems that has grown in popularity of late is the idea of betting on left-handed starting pitchers when they are playing at home.

The logic behind this system is that left-handed pitchers have extra value in baseball since there are fewer of them and batters aren’t used to seeing them, which is likely to translate in to them having a harder time hitting against them. While many systems require that several factors are complete, that isn’t the case with the left-handed home-pitcher betting system, where all that is required is to find a team that’s a home underdog on the moneylines starting a lefty. With this system, it only makes sense to shop around for the best pay head lines in order to maximize profit when they come through. No system is perfect, but this one is easy enough to follow, and can be maximized by appropriating your units properly and assigning the right wager amount t

March Madness Betting – Making A Profit Before The Tournament Is Through

Webmaster — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:20:53 +0000

With the March Madness betting already well underway, the idea of bracket-busting is probably already a fantasy of the distant past, and the focus has shifted to now saving some dignity and winning some individual plays down the stretch. While you may have been burned with some tough picks early on, consistency is the key to turning it around and making a profit. Cinderella wins usually come early in the tournament, so with those largely out of the way, we can concentrate on the sports betting favorites.

Two key statistics to look at are offensive efficiency and shooting from beyond the arc, as two key traits of NCAA winners from past years. The March Madness tournament games usually are close until the very end, and for teams that struggle to score down the stretch or can’t get shots to go in the clutch situations, they really don’t stand a chance at surviving at this level. Remembering that the higher seed does not mean that the team is any better is another aspect of betting on the Madness that is really important, as the tournament has many highs and lows, and even though the favorites may win the game, that doesn’t mean that they will cover the number. Never fall for the double-digit favorite in a March Madness betting tournament. Double digit underdogs have gone 58-47-3 ATS since 2000-01, not including this year’s tournament, so it makes sense not to give up too many points in any pay head matchup.

College Basketball Betting – Careful When Considering Betting Against Unranked Teams

Webmaster — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:24:34 +0000

With the March Madness betting tournament right around the corner, one of the most important things to consider is the games featuring ranked teams against unranked opponents, and the disparity between how you expect that game to play out and the actual sports betting point spread. So often when it comes to this time of the year there are games in which the unranked team is either listed as the favorite or as a “pick’em” option, and while it may seem at first glance as though the line is nowhere near where it should be, the truth is that it is where it should be according to those with the most knowledge of the game.

For a Betonline bookie to list an unranked team as the favorite against a ranked team, they would have to have inside knowledge of something that gave them a reason to do just that. One of the most common college basketball systems that the professionals use is to find these types of games and put money on the unranked team, going against the public perception and believing that the oddsmakers know more about the game than anybody else. They regard these lines as “trap lines”, acknowledging how easy it is for a player to get caught up in the hype of a ranked team and overlook key factors working against them. As is the case with any system, there are bound to be some losses along the way, but the bottom line is that as long as you win more games than you lose you will make a profit, and that is what betting on college hoops is all about.

NFL Betting – Yards Per Point Ranks Among The Key Handicapping Numbers

Webmaster — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:28:17 +0000

As sports betting online increased in popularity over the years, so did the amount of statistics available to players to help them break down each matchup, and for every sport, there were specific stats that were more important to handicapping games than others. When it comes to breaking down the NFL, one of the most important stats to keep track of is the Yards Per Point, which is often overlooked when it comes to the final scoreboard because the majority of players only concern themselves with wins and losses. Despite the fact that it is really easy to calculate, there aren’t many databases that keep track of this efficiency number, however most professional players do use it in order to gain an advantage.

Yards Per Point is simply dividing the total offensive yards gained by a team in a game by the total amount of points they score in a Betonline contest. Therefore, if a team gains 300 yards on the ground, and scores 20 points, then that team has a Yards Per Point of 15. This number can be taken in to account when it comes to breaking down matchups because it takes in to account everything from field position, to penalty yardage, to even turnovers when you consider that teams with higher yards per point likely are in that situation because despite their ability to move the ball they can’t score. Breaking down the pay head bookies lines for different games can require a lot of information, but Yards Per Point could be among the best numbers to start on.

College Basketball Betting – An Introduction To The AOPR System

Webmaster — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:34:29 +0000

Regardless of where and when, the sports betting player is always looking for an advantage. Whether it is inside knowledge about a given team or matchup, or a specific trend that can be played to their advantage, in the end it is about doing everything it takes to make a profit. Long before college football used the BCS ratings and its Strength of Schedule meter, sports bettors referred to it as the Average Opponent Power Rating, or AOPR. AOPR is a very simple way at looking at the opposition a team has played, with teams that have higher AOPR numbers having played tougher competition, and those with lower numbers having played lesser competition. This power rating, in theory, is an excellent way to compare two teams a long with the pay head bookies odds.

In order to find the AOPR of a given team, simply add up the power rating of each opponent and divide the number of games. For instance, if Duke had played the following teams:

North Carolina (90)
Florida State (82)

Then the formula would be (90+82= 172/2 = 86), with Duke’s AOPR being 86. Now, based on the record the Blue Devils have assembled for the season, and their AOPR, we can compare how they have done against the team’s they have played, and apply it to their next matchup. We can also limit the numbers we use to conference play, or home and away games. Other factors such as the amount of points scored compared to the amount of points allowed can also be brought in to play along with AOPR, and the system can be expanded. In the end, AOPR is another advantage players can use when playing college hoops on the sites listed on Betonline.

Online Sports Betting – Money Management The Key To Successful Sports Betting

Webmaster — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:05:08 +0000

One of the most popular comparisons that has been made against online sports betting in recent years, is to the stock market, where assets rise and fall and can be taken advantage of for a major profit if played the right way. However, while the stock market can be hard to predict, playing an NFL game or the NBA could be much easier if the player is able to properly handicap the game and take advantage of the knowledge that is available. Just like when playing the stock market, the most important aspect of playing the sports numbers is to properly manage your money. Similar to stocks, teams will rise and fall depending on different points in time, and by managing your money you can take advantage of this to make a profit.

One of the ultimate betting strategies to do with money management is called positive progression, which is based on betting more when you are winning than win you are losing. This strategy is easy to abuse since you never know when the streak could end, but a simple way to bet more when you are winning is to come up with a slow progression to follow. The positive progression can never be wiped out by a series of losses, so by building on wins, you can make a profit without ever losing your initial capital. Playing on Betonline can be similar to playing the stock market. In the end, it all comes down to managing your money.

Online Sports Betting – The Truth Behind Most Sports Betting Systems

Webmaster — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:36:31 +0000

One of the most remarkable aspects of sports betting is the idea that some of the most successful gambling systems out there are legitimate and are worth investing hundreds of dollars to purchase. Whether it is $100 or $500, the truth of the matter is that these systems aren’t worth anything, because the majority of them aren’t even real. If a professional claims that they have won 40 of their last 41 wagers, then the fact of the matter is that they don’t need money from anywhere else, because any player that has a winning percentage that strong should have already made an incredible profit.

Anytime a price per head bookmaking winning percentage is listed as being that high, it is usually because it doesn’t exist, as even the best in the world would have trouble hitting those types of numbers. The way in which it works is the professional will bet on the same team regardless of how many times it loses, and continue to double up on them while covering their initial losses with every following wager. For example, if that pro bets on the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL to win a game, and they lose, then the next time the Red Wings play he will double up on the number he risks in order to cover the initial loss and then still make a profit. If they lose again, then he will apply the same formula, until a team as talented as Detroit eventually comes through and wins to make a profit. While they will list that as 1-0 on their system, the reality is that they could have gone 1-3 wagering on the Red Wings before that profit actually comes in.