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, Oct 29, 07:30 pm |
South Alabama at | +165 | 4.0 (-110) |
| Georgia Southern | -190 | -4.0 (-110) | |
| Thursday, Oct 29, 10:00 pm |
Colorado State at | -125 | -2.0 (-110) |
| Fresno State | +105 | 2.0 (-110) | |
| Friday, Oct 30, 07:00 pm |
Marshall at | -2500 | -23.5 (-110) |
| Florida Intl | +1100 | 23.5 (-110) | |
| Friday, Oct 30, 07:30 pm |
Minnesota U at | -1300 | -20.0 (-110) |
| Maryland | +800 | 20.0 (-110) | |
| Friday, Oct 30, 09:00 pm |
East Carolina at | +625 | 17.5 (-110) |
| Tulsa | -900 | -17.5 (-110) | |
| Friday, Oct 30, 09:45 pm |
Hawaii at | -115 | -1.0 (-110) |
| Wyoming | -105 | 1.0 (-110) | |
| Saturday, Oct 31, 12:00 pm |
Michigan State at | +1200 | 24.5 (-110) |
| Michigan | -2500 | -24.5 (-110) | |
| Saturday, Oct 31, 12:00 pm |
Wake Forest at | -400 | -11.0 (-110) |
| Syracuse | +320 | 11.0 (-110) | |
| Saturday, Oct 31, 12:00 pm |
UTSA at | +170 | 5.0 (-110) |
| Florida Atlantic | -200 | -5.0 (-110) | |
| Saturday, Oct 31, 12:00 pm |
Kansas State at | +150 | 3.5 (-110) |
| West Virginia | -170 | -3.5 (-110) | |
| Saturday, Oct 31, 12:00 pm |
Boston College at | +1600 | 31.0 (-110) |
| Clemson | -4000 | -31.0 (-110) | |
| Saturday, Oct 31, 12:00 pm |
Kentucky at | -115 | 0.0 (-115) |
| Missouri | -115 | 0.0 (-115) | |
| Saturday, Oct 31, 12:00 pm |
Coastal Carolina at | -130 | -2.5 (-110) |
| Georgia State | +110 | 2.5 (-110) |
SPORTS VIDEOS
2020 MLB World Series Game 6 Highlights:
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays
October 27, 2020
Watch the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2020 World Series with a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Tampa Bay left fielder Randy Arozarena solo homered to the right (378 feet) early in the first inning and pitcher Blake Snell kept Los Angeles scoreless through six innings. But the Dodgers' offense finally came alive. Mookie Betts doubled, Austin Barnes scored on a wild pitch, and Betts slid home safely on a grounder to the right side. Betts then solo homered to center (434 feet) in the eighth, and Julio Urias cruised past the finish line, leading the Dodgers to the title, ending a 32-year drought. Credits to the video owner.
NFL GAME LINES
| Date | Matchup | Money | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 29, 08:20 pm |
Atlanta Falcons at | +115 | 2.5 (-115) |
| Carolina Panthers | -135 | -2.5 (-105) | |
| Sunday, Nov 01, 01:00 pm |
Indianapolis Colts at | -150 | -3.0 (-105) |
| Detroit Lions | +130 | 3.0 (-115) | |
| Sunday, Nov 01, 01:00 pm |
Minnesota Vikings at | +260 | 7.0 (-115) |
| Green Bay Packers | -330 | -7.0 (-105) | |
| Sunday, Nov 01, 01:00 pm |
New England Patriots at | +167 | 3.5 (-110) |
| Buffalo Bills | -195 | -3.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 01, 01:00 pm |
Tennessee Titans at | -260 | -6.0 (-115) |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +220 | 6.0 (-105) | |
| Sunday, Nov 01, 01:00 pm |
Las Vegas Raiders at | +125 | 2.5 (-110) |
| Cleveland Browns | -145 | -2.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 01, 01:00 pm |
New York Jets at | +1300 | 19.5 (-110) |
| Kansas City Chiefs | -2750 | -19.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 01, 01:00 pm |
Los Angeles Rams at | -190 | -3.5 (-110) |
| Miami Dolphins | +165 | 3.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 01, 01:00 pm |
Pittsburgh Steelers at | +167 | 3.5 (-110) |
| Baltimore Ravens | -195 | -3.5 (-110) | |
| Sunday, Nov 01, 04:05 pm |
Jacksonville Jaguars at | -115 | 0.0 (-115) |
| LA Chargers | -115 | 0.0 (-115) |
SPORTS BET BLOG
2020 Thursday Night Football:
Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers
October 29, 2020 by Marc Jerbs
On Thursday, the Atlanta Falcons will face the Carolina Panthers in a NFC South matchup in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season.
Kick-off is set 8:20PM EDT at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC.
The Atlanta Falcons had high hopes for a potential playoff spot after closing out the 2019 on a winning note.
That plan has been altered after losing their first five games this season.
It eventually led to the sacking of coach Dan Quinn.
Atlanta is having trouble closing out games even under interim coach Raheem Morris.
With a 1-6 record, Atlanta is poised to atone one of their losses this season when they face Carolina for the 2nd time.
The Carolina Panthers are in rebuilding mode after a poor showing in the 2019 season.
Carolina has been out of the playoffs for three years since 2015.
New QB Teddy Bridgewater has played well without injured Pro Bowl RB Christian McCaffrey.
With a 3-4 record, they hanged tough against some strong opponents and these losses will make this team stronger as they continue to rebuild their franchise.
The sportsbook handicappers have installed the Atlanta Falcons as the favorite to win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.
2020 NFL Week 7:
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tennessee Titans
October 22, 2020 by Marc Jerbs
On Sunday, the Tennessee Titans will play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season. The Steelers-Titans game was scheduled last October 4 but was rescheduled on October 25 after Titans' players and members of the organization tested positive for COVID-19... read more »
2020 NFL Week 6:
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns
October 15, 2020 by Marc Jerbs
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Cleveland Brown in Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season. Kick-off is set 1:00PM EDT at Pittsburgh's Heinz Field... read more »
NCAA FOOTBALL WEEK 9
WIN PROBABILITIES
Here are pre-game win probabilities for select
Week 9 college football matchups.
| Boise State | at | Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| -10.5 | SPREAD | +10.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Mississippi State | at | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| +32 | SPREAD | -32 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Troy | at | Arkansas State |
|---|---|---|
| +3.5 | SPREAD | -3.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| LSU | at | Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| -2 | SPREAD | +2 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| TCU | at | Baylor |
|---|---|---|
| -3 | SPREAD | +3 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Western Kentucky | at | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| +28.5 | SPREAD | -28.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Memphis | at | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| +7 | SPREAD | -7 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Boston College | at | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| +31.5 | SPREAD | -31.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Charlotte | at | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| +10.5 | SPREAD | -10.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Missouri | at | Florida |
|---|---|---|
| +13 | SPREAD | -13 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Marshall | at | Florida International |
|---|---|---|
| -23 | SPREAD | +23 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| Colorado State | at | Fresno State |
|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | SPREAD | +1.5 |
|
| WIN % |
|
| South Alabama | at | Georgia Southern |
|---|---|---|
| +7 | SPREAD | -7 |
|
| WIN % |
|
OCTOBER SPORTS CALENDAR
| DATE | TIME* | EVENT | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sun | 1:00 PM |
2020 NFL Season Week 7: Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| 2020 NFL Season Week 7: Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals | Paul Brown Stadium | ||
| 2020 NFL Season Week 7: Los Angeles Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins | Hard Rock Stadium | ||
| 2020 NFL Season Week 7: Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints | Mercedes-Benz Superdome | ||
| 2020 NFL Season Week 7: Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets | MetLife Stadium | ||
| 2020 NFL Season Week 7: Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Football Team | FedEx Field | ||
| 2020 NFL Season Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens | M&T Bank Stadium | ||
| 2020 NFL Season Week 7: Green Bay Packers vs. Houston Texans | NRG Stadium | ||
| 3:30 PM |
NASCAR Sprint Cup Playoffs - Round of 8: Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 | Texas Motor Speedway | |
| 4:05 PM |
2020 NFL Season Week 7: Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals | State Farm Stadium | |
| 4:25 PM |
2020 NFL Season Week 7: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos | Empower Field at Mile High | |
| 2020 NFL Season Week 7: San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots | Gillette Stadium | ||
| 8:08 PM |
2020 MLB World Series - Game 5: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | Globe Life Field | |
| 8:20 PM |
2020 NFL Season Week 7: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Las Vegas Raiders | Allegiant Stadium | |
| 26 Mon | 8:15 PM |
2020 NFL Season Week 7: Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams | SoFi Stadium |
| 27 Tue | 8:08 PM |
2020 MLB World Series - Game 6: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | Globe Life Field |
| 28 Tue | 8:08 PM |
2020 MLB World Series - Game 7: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | Globe Life Field |
| 29 Thu | 7:00 AM |
Bermuda Championship | Port Royal Golf Course |
| 8:20 PM |
2020 NFL Season Week 8: Atlanta Falcons vs. Carolina Panthers | Bank of America Stadium | |
| 31 Sat | TBA | Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Boston College vs. Clemson | Memorial Stadium |
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Notre Dame vs. Georgia Tech | Bobby Dodd Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Ohio State vs. Penn State | Beaver Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: North Carolina vs. Virginia | David A. Harrison III Field | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Texas vs. Oklahoma State | Boone Pickens Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Memphis vs. Cincinnati | Nippert Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Western Kentucky vs. BYU | LaVell Edwards Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Wisconsin vs. Nebraska | Memorial Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Navy vs. SMU | Gerald J. Ford Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Virginia Tech vs. Louisville | Cardinal Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Michigan State vs. Michigan | Michigan Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Louisiana vs. Texas State | Bobcat Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Iowa State vs. Kansas | David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium | ||
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Minnesota vs. Maryland | Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium | ||
| 3:30 PM |
Top 25 College Football - Week 9: LSU vs. Auburn | Jordan-Hare Stadium | |
| 7:00 PM |
Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Mississippi State vs. Alabama | Bryant-Denny Stadium | |
| 7:30 PM |
Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Arkansas vs. Texas A&M | Kyle Field | |
| Top 25 College Football - Week 9: Missouri vs. Florida | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium |
*Time shown is Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
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