[sportsguy4]

Just wondering what players usually bet. I've stated before I'm kind of new to this whole thing. Been following sports my entire life, and just trying to see what people recommend, and the main thing they look for when capping and betting on games?

[Dark Horse]

Just wondering what players usually bet. I've stated before I'm kind of new to this whole thing. Been following sports my entire life, and just trying to see what people recommend, and the main thing they look for when capping and betting on games?

It all depends on your angles.

In NHL and MLB dogs ML bets often offer great value. This is where it pays to bet dogs. In predominantly ATS leagues with true point spreads, such as the NBA and NFL, I don't really see the point in debating the advantages of dogs over favorites.

In the totally chewed out NFL totals offer a softer spot.

For parlays to work longterm you need to have your winning expectation for each bet. So if you're new that wouldn't be the place to start.

Choose one league and try to become a specialist in it, then add another. This tends to be more effective than betting every sport. Each takes a different approach and way of thinking. I think a lot of good gamblers get lost because the lines between sports start to blur, and along with that their edge.

You may want to read up on the basics of sports betting. Gamblersbook.com has some gems.

[jjgold]

Point Spreads

ML are gimmicks, totals are more unpredictable than sides