PIGSKIN PAYOUTS: BETTING STRATEGIES AND WHERE TO WAGER

Each year, millions of fans eagerly anticipate the start of the NFL season, as they follow their favorite teams and players on the journey towards the ultimate goal: the Super Bowl. In addition to cheering on your favorite team, wagering on them can really make things more interesting and potentially a lucrative endeavor if approached with the right strategy.

While there are no guarantees in sports betting, having a wellthought-out approach can help increase your chances of making informed decisions and maximizing your profits. In this article, we highlight a few things to consider when you make your wagers this season including research, bankroll management, analyzing statistics, understanding odds, and exploiting betting markets.

Research and Knowledge

One of the fundamental pillars of a successful football betting strategy is research and knowledge. Stay updated with the latest news and developments in the world of football, including team news, injuries, suspensions, and transfers. Familiarize yourself with different leagues, teams, playing styles, and historical data. The more information you have, the better equipped you will be to make informed betting decisions.

Bankroll Management

Managing your bankroll is crucial in football betting. Set a budget for your betting activities and stick to it. Avoid chasing losses and betting more than you can afford to lose. It is recommended to allocate a certain percentage of your bankroll for each bet, usually between 1% to 5%. This helps protect your bankroll from significant losses and allows for better long-term sustainability.

Analyzing Statistics

Statistical analysis plays a vital role in football betting. Look beyond the surface-level statistics and delve into more advanced metrics to gain a deeper understanding of team performance. Consider factors such as team form, home and away records, head-to-head records, goalscoring patterns, defensive solidity, and performance against different types of opposition. Utilize reliable statistical sources and analytical tools to aid your decision-making process.

Understanding Odds

Understanding odds is crucial for any bettor. Odds represent the probability of an event occurring and the potential payout. Different bookmakers may offer slightly different odds, so compare prices to ensure you get the best value. Learn how to convert odds between different formats (decimal, fractional, and American) and understand implied probabilities. Identify value bets where the odds offered by the bookmaker are higher than the probability of the event occurring.

Exploiting Betting Markets

Football betting offers a wide range of markets beyond traditional match outcomes. Explore alternative markets such as Asian handicaps, over/under goals, both teams to score, and player-specific markets. Different markets can provide opportunities for value bets, especially when bookmakers misprice certain outcomes. Additionally, consider in-play betting where you can take advantage of changing match dynamics and potentially find favorable odds.

Emotion Control and Discipline

Emotions can easily cloud judgment in betting. Avoid placing bets based on personal biases, team allegiances, or impulsive decisions. Bet with your head, not your heart. Stick to your strategy and avoid chasing losses or making irrational decisions. Discipline and emotional control are key traits for successful long-term betting.

Remember, no strategy guarantees a hundred percent success in football betting. Sports outcomes are inherently unpredictable, and there is always a risk of losing bets. Focus on making well-informed decisions, utilizing statistical analysis, and managing your bankroll effectively. Adapt and refine your strategy based on your own experiences and learn from both wins and losses. Lastly, enjoy the process and view betting as a form of entertainment rather than a guaranteed source of income.

7 Super Sportsbooks

With sports wagering now legal in 37 states, there is a major race for casinos properties to provide bettors with sportsbooks that offer first-class service and a great place to watch and wager on their favorite teams. Here are some of our preferred sportsbooks to check out this season.

Sportsbook at Timeout Lounge

Pearl River Resort (Philadelphia, Mississippi)

Located at Golden Moon Hotel & Casino, Sportsbook at Timeout Lounge offers a perfect spot to watch and wager on your favorite teams. Enjoy 20 TV’s, 12 odds/ wager boards listing game spreads and scores, 3 wager stations and a full menu for food and drinks.

The End Zone Sportsbook

Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg (Vicksburg, Mississippi)

The End Zone is the ultimate sports bar with an expansive draft beer selection, and a spectacular sports viewing space with more than 100 seats, 23 large screen TVs, and the area’s largest highdefinition television. For the best sports betting experience in Mississippi, head for The End Zone.

Draftkings Sportsbook

Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort (D’Iberville, Mississippi)

DraftKings at Scarlet Pearl Sportsbook offers the best sports betting experience on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Watch your favorite games on 23 HD screens surrounding an astounding 144 square foot entertainment screen. Stay up-to-date on your favorite team all while playing your favorite video poker game and enjoying a bite to eat! Catch every NFL game on NFL Sunday Ticket.

Sportsbook at The Sports Tavern

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

(Hot Springs, Arkansas)

You can bet your favorite games and events at Oaklawn’s Sportsbook located in the Casino and the newly added Oaklawn Sportsbook at the Sports Tavern in the racing grandstand. Numerous betting options are offered including parlays, teasers, in-game betting, and prop bets. Enjoy all major worldwide sports with 300 wagering options per game including player receptions, touchdowns and yards for NFL and NCAA football games. Play parlays, future wagers, props and buy or sell up to 7 points for most games.

The Betly Sportsbook

Southland Casino Hotel

(West Memphis, Arkansas)

Southland Casino Hotel is known for superior gaming options, and sports betting is one of them. Don’t miss the chance to bet on all your favorite sports at the Betly Sportbook in the Sports Bar & Grill or at several conveniently located betting kiosks. You will find a great menu, dozens of TV’s and a gigantic 18-foot big screen to make you feel like you are in the game! Located less than ten minutes from Memphis, this is a great spot for sports!

Betfred Sportsbook in The Draft Room - Paragon Casino Resort (Marksville, Louisiana)

Sports betting is now available in Louisiana and Paragon Casino is one of the best spots in the South to watch and wager on your favorite teams. An 8,000 square-foot sports book allows guests to relax in comfortable lounge furniture, tables or at the bar. Place just about any sports bet you can imagine at a personal betting window or self-serve betting kiosks. Also check out the spacious VIP suites that are available to reserve and offers lounge seating and personal big screen television that you control.

Ascend Sportsbook

Soaring Eagle Resort & Casino

(Mount Pleasant, Michigan)

Watch, wager and win at Ascend Sportsbook at Soaring Eagle where you will find multiple large video screens to keep up with all of the sports action and betting windows or self-serve betting kiosks to make wagering easy and quick. Kick back and enjoy a great menu of burgers, salads and more as well as a full bar with a variety of spirits, craft and domestic beers to fit your preference.

Sports Betting Glossary

Action - A bet or wager.

Against the spread - The result of a game including the point spread.

Bad Beat - A bet that looks like the bettor is going to win but doesn’t.

Book (Sportsbook) - An place where someone can bet on the outcome of sporting events. Chalk - The favorite in a game.

Even (Even Money) - A $100 bet to win $100 . Handle - The total amount of money wagered on a game.

Handicapping - Researching sports statistics to pick winners.

Hedging - Betting opposite of a previous bet to guarantee winning at least a small amount of money.

Juice - A commission books win on each bet. Lock - A large favorite.

Moneyline bet - A bet made if a team will win or lose outright with no point spread. Parlay - A a bet that combines multiple games for a higher payout.

Pick’em - A game with no favorite or underdog. Point spread - Margin of victory set by oddsmakers to attract bets action on both the favorite and the underdog.

Proposition bets (prop) - A bet on anything that is not directly tied to the outcome of the game. For example, it can be the first team or the first player to score in a game.

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