A GAME OF SKILL
Placing a sportsbet is a game of skill. The challenge is to gather and analyze as much information as you can about a game, weigh the probabilities of each team winning, and subsequently compare your opinion to the oddsmaker's.
While luck may be a deciding factor in the outcome of any single game, and will inevitably go against the bettor on occasion, it will balance out in the long run.
Being a consistent winner in sports betting is not about luck but whether the bettor is prepared to invest the time and effort to become knowledgeable about the sports he bets on, whether he can weigh all the factors in a cool, objective fashion, and whether he adopts a consistent, disciplined, long-term approach to betting.
The bookmaker is simply a middle-man who operates on a small profit margin and, ideally likes to see half the money wagered on one team and half on the other, assuring a profit.
If too much of the money goes on one team, the bookmaker will move the line or point spread to encourage bets on the other team in an effort to balance his book. The person the bettor is attempting to beat is the oddsmaker, and the oddsmaker's views on each team's chances.
Just by flipping a coin, bettors will be right 50% of the time. At odds of 10/11, only 52.4% of the bettor's bets have to win for him to overcome the bookmaker's profit and break even, so he only needs a very small edge to become a winner.
So bettors must do their homework and bet selectively. 55% winning bets is definitely achievable and 60-65% is a realistic target. At those levels, the sports bettor will have an extremely profitable and enjoyable hobby.
NCAA FOOTBALL GAME LINES
| Date | Matchup | Money | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Nov 26, 02:00 pm |
Colorado State at | +185 | 5.5 (-110) |
| Air Force | -220 | -5.5 (-110) | |
| Thursday, Nov 26, 07:00 pm |
New Mexico at | -235 | -6.5 (-110) |
| Utah State | +197 | 6.5 (-110) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 12:00 pm |
Louisville at | -115 | 0.0 (-115) |
| Boston College | -115 | 0.0 (-115) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 12:00 pm |
Iowa State at | -110 | 0.0 (-110) |
| Texas | -110 | 0.0 (-110) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 12:00 pm |
Massachusetts at | -115 | 37.5 (-110) |
| Liberty | -115 | -37.5 (-110) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 12:30 pm |
Southern Miss at | +750 | 20.0 (-110) |
| UAB | -1300 | -20.0 (-110) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 01:00 pm |
Nebraska at | +400 | 14.0 (-110) |
| Iowa | -550 | -14.0 (-110) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 03:30 pm |
Central Florida at | -2000 | -25.0 (-110) |
| South Florida | +1000 | 25.0 (-110) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 03:30 pm |
Notre Dame at | -225 | -6.0 (-110) |
| North Carolina | +190 | 6.0 (-110) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 03:30 pm |
Memphis at | -115 | 0.0 (-115) |
| Tulane | -115 | 0.0 (-115) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 04:00 pm |
Wyoming at | -750 | -16.5 (-110) |
| UNLV | +550 | 16.5 (-110) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 04:00 pm |
Central Michigan at | -270 | -7.0 (-115) |
| Eastern Michigan | +220 | 7.0 (-105) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 04:30 pm |
Stanford at | even | 1.5 (-110) |
| California | -120 | -1.5 (-110) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 07:30 pm |
Oregon at | -500 | -13.5 (-110) |
| Oregon State | +390 | 13.5 (-110) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 09:00 pm |
San Diego State at | -115 | 0.0 (-115) |
| Fresno State | -115 | 0.0 (-115) | |
| Friday, Nov 27, 10:30 pm |
Washington U at | -115 | -9.5 (-110) |
| Washington State | -115 | 9.5 (-110) | |
| Saturday, Nov 28, 12:00 pm |
Georgia Southern at | -120 | -1.5 (-110) |
| Georgia State | even | 1.5 (-110) |
SPORTS VIDEOS
2020 College Football Week 12 Highlights:
#20 USC at Utah
November 22, 2020
Watch the USC Trojans blank Utah Utes in the second half to come away with a 33-17 win at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday. USC improved to 3-0 with their first win at Rice-Eccles Stadium since 2012 while the Utes fell to 0-1 on the season. The game was tied at 3 after the first quarter and the Trojans went up 24-17 heading into halftime. Three Parker Lewis field goals sealed the win for USC in the second half. Credits to the video owner.
NFL GAME LINES
| Date | Matchup | Money | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Nov 26, 12:30 pm |
Houston Texans at | -170 | -3.0 (-115) |
| Detroit Lions | +150 | 3.0 (-105) | |
| Thursday, Nov 26, 04:30 pm |
Washington Football Team at | +125 | 3.0 (-120) |
| Dallas Cowboys | -145 | -3.0 (even) | |
| Thursday, Nov 26, 08:20 pm |
Baltimore Ravens at | +180 | 4.5 (-110) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | -215 | -4.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 01:00 pm |
Las Vegas Raiders at | -160 | -3.0 (-110) |
| Atlanta Falcons | +140 | 3.0 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 01:00 pm |
Arizona Cardinals at | -145 | -2.5 (-110) |
| New England Patriots | +125 | 2.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 01:00 pm |
New York Giants at | -270 | -6.0 (-110) |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +225 | 6.0 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 01:00 pm |
Cleveland Browns at | -290 | -6.5 (-110) |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +240 | 6.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 01:00 pm |
Carolina Panthers at | +165 | 3.5 (-110) |
| Minnesota Vikings | -190 | -3.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 01:00 pm |
Tennessee Titans at | +155 | 3.5 (-125) |
| Indianapolis Colts | -175 | -3.5 (+105) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 01:00 pm |
LA Chargers at | +205 | 5.5 (-110) |
| Buffalo Bills | -245 | -5.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 01:00 pm |
Miami Dolphins at | -310 | -7.0 (-105) |
| New York Jets | +255 | 7.0 (-115) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 04:05 pm |
New Orleans Saints at | -260 | -6.0 (-110) |
| Denver Broncos | +220 | 6.0 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 04:05 pm |
San Francisco 49ers at | +250 | 6.5 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Rams | -300 | -6.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 29, 04:25 pm |
Kansas City Chiefs at | -200 | -3.5 (-110) |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | +170 | 3.5 (-110) |
SPORTS BET BLOG
2020 NFL Week 12:
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
November 26, 2020 by Marc Jerbs
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12 of the 2020-21 NFL season.
This game was scheduled for ThanksgIving day but was move to Sunday as the COVID-19 testing and tracing was needed within the Ravens organization.
Kick-off is set at 1:15PM EST at Heinz Field.
This will be the 2nd match of the season for both teams and Baltimore will be short-handed when they face Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Players Mark Ingram, JK Dobbins both tested positive for COVID-19 and Patrick Mekari, Matt Skura and Calais Campbell were added to the reserve/COVID-19 list.
All in all they have seven players who tested positive or have been identified as close contacts.
For the 2nd time this season, the Steelers were forced to change their plans as their Thanksgiving Day match was rescheduled.
Some Steelers are already fuming but they just have to dig it in and play on Sunday afternoon.
Pittsburgh will try to protect its undefeated record of 10-0 against Baltimore.
2020 NFL Thursday Night Football:
Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks
November 19, 2020 by Marc Jerbs
On Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks will face the Arizona Cardinals to start Week 11 of the 2020 NFL season. Kick-off is set at 8:20PM EST... read more »
2020 PGA / European Tour Major:
The Masters Tournament
November 12, 2020 by Marc Jerbs
On Thursday, the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia will host the 84th edition of the Masters Tournament. It was originally scheduled for April 9 – 12 but the tournament was postponed and rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic... read more »
NCAA FOOTBALL WEEK 13
WIN PROBABILITIES
Here are pre-game win probabilities for select
Week 13 college football matchups.
| Colorado State | at | Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| +6.5 | SPREAD | -6.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Miami (OH) | at | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| -14.5 | SPREAD | +14.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Auburn | at | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| +23.5 | SPREAD | -23.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Troy | at | Appalachian State |
|---|---|---|
| +16 | SPREAD | -16 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Utah | at | Arizona State |
|---|---|---|
| +6 | SPREAD | -6 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| South Alabama | at | Arkansas State |
|---|---|---|
| +7 | SPREAD | -7 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Kansas State | at | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| +5 | SPREAD | -5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| San José State | at | Boise State |
|---|---|---|
| +11 | SPREAD | -11 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Kent State | at | Buffalo |
|---|---|---|
| +9.5 | SPREAD | -9.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Stanford | at | California |
|---|---|---|
| +2.5 | SPREAD | -2.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
NOVEMBER SPORTS CALENDAR
| DATE | TIME* | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mon | 8:15 PM |
2020 NFL Season Week 11 - Monday Night Football: L.A. Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Raymond James Stadium |
| 25 Wed | 2:00 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Maine vs. Virginia | Louis Brown Athletic Center |
| College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Illinois St. vs. Ohio St. | Value City Arena | ||
| College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: NC A&T vs. Illinois | State Farm Center | ||
| College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Northern Iowa vs. W. Virginia | Sanford Pentagon | ||
| College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Lamar vs. Houston | Fertitta Center | ||
| 4:00 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: NC Central vs. Iowa | Carver-Hawkeye Arena | |
| College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Bowling Green vs. Michigan | Crisler Center | ||
| 6:00 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Morehead State vs. Kentucky | Rupp Arena | |
| College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: E. Michigan vs. Michigan St. | Jack Breslin Student Events Center | ||
| College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Charleston vs. N. Carolina | Dean E. Smith Center | ||
| 7:00 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Villanova vs. Boston College | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Northwestern State vs. Texas Tech | United Supermarkets Arena | ||
| 8:00 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Charlotte vs. Tennessee | Thompson-Boling Arena | |
| College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: G-Webb vs. Duke | Cameron Indoor Stadium | ||
| College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: UT-Rio Grande Valley vs. Texas | Frank Erwin Special Events Center | ||
| 9:00 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: E. Washington vs. Oregon | Matthew Knight Arena | |
| 9:30 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Arizona St. vs. Baylor | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| 10:00 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: E. Illinois vs. Wisconsin | Kohl Center | |
| 10:30 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: UCLA vs. San Diego St | Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl | |
| 26 Thu | 12:00 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Wright St. vs. Illinois | State Farm Center |
| 12:30 PM |
2020 NFL Season Week 12 - Thanksgiving Day Games: Houston Texans vs. Detroit Lions | Ford Field | |
| 1:30 PM |
College Basketball Opening Week - Top 25 Games: Gonzaga vs. Kansas | Suncoast Credit Union Arena | |
| 4:30 PM |
2020 NFL Season Week 12 - Thanksgiving Day Games: Washington Football Team vs. Dallas Cowboys | AT&T Stadium | |
| 8:20 PM |
2020 NFL Season Week 12 - Thanksgiving Day Games: Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | Heinz Field |
*Time shown is Eastern Standard Time (EST).
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