If you are new to sports betting follow these NFL and College football betting
tips to become a consistant winner.
Unless you have used maths to calculate your edge it is better
to stay away from three game and larger parlays. The odds of
winning a three game parlay consisting of spread or total wagers
is 7/1 (12.5%).
Only bet teasers if the teased number crosses
three and seven. For
example teasing +2½ up to +8½ or teasing -7½ down to -1½.
Traditionally sportsbooks charge 20¢ to buy or sell a half point
on or off a three point line and 10¢ on or off all other point
spreads. Unfortunately you will not increase your edge paying these prices.
The only exception is buying or selling a half point on or off a seven point line if
the price is less than 14¢.
When betting the point spread generally more value is found on underdogs, especially versus division
rivals and early in the season.
Odds on NCAA football favorites are likely to decrease after the
opening line is released while better prices on NCAA football
underdogs can normally be found later in the week. The opposite
is true in the NFL where better odds can be found on underdogs early in the week and
on favorites just before kick-off.
