Sports Betting Guides

Clear, no-nonsense guides to help you understand sports betting from the ground up. Start with the basics or dive into advanced strategy.

Understanding sports betting odds
Betting 101

How to Read Sports Betting Odds

Understand what -110, +150, and other odds formats actually mean and how to calculate payouts.

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Point spread betting
Betting 101

Point Spread Betting Explained

The most popular way to bet on football and basketball games.

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Parlay betting guide
Betting 101

Parlay Betting Explained

How parlays work, when to use them, and why they're risky for most bettors.

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Moneyline betting
Betting 101

Moneyline Betting Explained

The simplest type of sports bet—pick the winner. Learn how moneylines work.

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Over under totals betting
Betting 101

Over/Under (Totals) Betting

Bet on whether the combined score goes over or under the set total.

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Prop bets guide
Betting 101

Prop Bets Explained

Player props, game props, and novelty props—how to bet on specific outcomes.

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Bankroll management
Strategy

Bankroll Management Guide

How to manage your money and survive the inevitable losing streaks.

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Line shopping strategy
Strategy

Line Shopping Explained

Why getting the best odds is the easiest edge you can have.

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Expected value betting
Strategy

Expected Value (EV) in Betting

The single most important concept for profitable sports betting.

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NFL betting guide
NFL

How to Bet on NFL Games

Complete guide to betting football—spreads, totals, props, and more.

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NBA betting guide
NBA

How to Bet on NBA Games

NBA betting markets, strategies, and what to look for when handicapping.

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Understanding the vig
Strategy

Understanding the Vig (Juice)

How sportsbooks make money and what it means for your bottom line.

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