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What Does Scratch Mean In Horse Racing and Sports Betting?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
There are all sorts of reasons that a horse can be scratched from a race. First off is because of a decision by an owner or a trainer. Sometimes a trainer will enter a horse in two or more different races at the same time, and then wait until closer to the day of the race to decide which one sets up better for the horse. Other times, a trainer will scratch a horse if the conditions of the racing surface aren't going to be ideal - like if rain has made a turf course too soft for a horse to run his best, for example. A trainer could also scratch a horse if they aren't happy how the horse has trained leading up to the race, or if they have concerns about his health and readiness. Read More >>
What Does Sides Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
When it comes to pretty much any topic in life you will likely be on one side or the other. Pineapple on pizza, yes or no? Mustard on hotdogs, yes or no? Should a hot dog be considered a sandwich? And the list of yes or no questions goes on and on. However, these kinds of questions can be debated about until the cows come home and there really are no right or wrong answers. In sports betting, being on a particular side is usually black or white. You're either on the right side and you win your bet, or you're on the wrong side and lose it. Read More >>
What Does Single Action Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
In today's world, convenience is king. Being able to do something without having to exert any extra time or energy is how most millennials live their life. However, being a successful handicapper is far from convenient. The amount of time and energy all great handicappers put can't be measured because it never stops. They are always looking for their next move and always looking for the right opportunity to maximize their profit. The "single action" betting option offers some semblance of convenience. This is a great bet if you know you are going to be away from the sportsbook or computer for a time period and can't get your bets in. Read More >>
What Does Sportsbook Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
The sports betting term "sportsbook" refers to a company, or even just a single person, who accepts bets on sports. They will take your bets and pay you if you win. They take a commission on winning bets. More formally, sportsbooks can be known as race and sports books. In Europe and elsewhere they are known as bookmakers, which can be shortened to bookies. In North America we'll frequently refer to sportsbooks as just books. Read More >>
What Does Square Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
In order to become one of the heavy hitters in the sports betting industry, you must start out at the bottom and work your way up, earning respect and tailoring your betting methods along the way. Once you become established and can prove a solid winning percentage to your peers, you can shake the moniker of being called a "square" and graduate to a "sharp." However, this switch doesn't come easy. Everyone thinks they can be the next best gambler, but in reality they are all just "squares" betting high-priced favorites and playing four or five-team parlays. Read More >>
What Does Steam Move Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
In sports betting, blindly tailing a sharp or betting syndicate may seem like a great idea since they are perceived to "know what they are doing." However, doing so is usually a solid way to drain your bankroll since you do not have key pieces of information as to why they are doing it. A "steam move" is something sharps and betting syndicates use for a number of reasons, including profit and to create a new line to bet into. As a new bettor, you never wanted to be fooled by a false "steam move" and find yourself on the wrong side of a game. Read More >>
What Does Value Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
If you've ever been to a store during one of their huge "sales" you are often times looking to buy products at a discounted price. Buying at a discounted price not only saves you money, but it gives buyers a chance to feel like they got plenty of value for the money they spent. The same can be said in the sports betting world. Value is one of those things that bettors chase and live for. If they see value in a certain play, they are absolutely going to play it. If not, they may wait until another opportunity with the same value presents itself - much like waiting for something to go on sale again at a different store. Read More >>
What Does Wager Mean In Sports Betting?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
Don't over think this one. A wager is just a slightly fancier way of saying the word bet. Nothing more, nothing less. When you wager on something, you are always risking a certain amount of money - or anything else for that matter (i.e. case of beer) - on the outcome of an game or event that hasn't yet happened. Read More >>
What Does Whale Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
One would think that if a gambler had an endless supply of money to bet with and constantly wagers five or six figures per game, they would have a nickname that sounds a bit more appealing. Instead, these walking ATM's have the dubious distinction of being called a "whale". I guess when you are rich, it doesn't matter what your nickname is, but I have to believe there are about 20 other nicknames that would be more appropriate for someone who drops $100,000 on a game and doesn't even think twice about it. Read More >>
What Does Wise Guy Mean In Sports Betting?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
Without getting to philosophical or anything, the world will always have leaders and followers. It's just human nature. Some people are born to go against the grain and question the status quo while most are content with just floating downstream to avoid rocking the boat. In the sports betting industry, it is no different. The leaders are the ones making smart bets and getting the sportsbooks to react to their action, while the followers are usually mixed in with the general betting public and stuck betting on favorites with terrible lines and odds. In the sports betting industry, we call the aforementioned leaders "wise guys" and we call the followers squares. Read More >>
What Does Double Bet Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
We live in a society where greed and the desire to make as much money as possible is the new norm. In the sports betting industry, it is no different. Bettors are very rarely satisfied with a modest 1-0 or 2-0 day, while profiting a small amount. Instead, we have terms like "double bet" where bettors decide to risk more than they normal would on a single bet and try to increase the bankroll with one big payout. If they are successful in doing so, great. If not, the bankroll suffers a major hit and it'll be much harder to make up the lost money. This is why bettors should tread carefully when thinking about making a "double bet". Read More >>
What Does Even Money Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
There are two absolute guarantees in life and while we all know the first one, taxes are probably the one we complain about the most. Everything has a tax (depending your state) and unfortunately there is nothing really that can be done about it. In the sports betting industry, there is a form of tax sportsbooks use called "juice" or "vig". This is to ensure that the sportsbooks turn a profit regardless of the outcome of a particular game. However, sometimes the sportsbooks feel generous enough to offer up a "tax-free" line. This line is known as "even money" and offers up a chance to double your money - no questions asked. Read More >>
What Is An Exacta Box in Horse Racing and Sports Betting?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
To understand what an exacta box is, we have to start by understanding an exacta. That is an exotic bet in which you have to pick the horses that will finish first and second in a race. To win you have to also correctly pick the order in which they will finish. It's one of the simpler exotic bets available to bettors. Read More >>
What Does Exacta Mean In Horse Racing and Sports Betting?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
An exacta is one of the simplest of the exotic bets available at the horse races. It is a bet in which you have to correctly pick the top two finishers in a race, and correctly pick the order in which they can finish. The only exotic bet that is simpler is the quinella - when you pick the top two horses but don't have to worry about the order. Though exacta is the most common name for this type of bet, it can also be known depending upon where you are as the exactor, perfecta, or even as a forecast bet. All different names for the same thing. Read More >>
What Is An Exacta Wheel in Horse Racing and Sports Betting?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
To understand an exacta wheel we need to start with a refresher on what an exacta is. It is one of the simplest kinds of exotic bets available in horse racing - only the quinella is simpler. What you have to do is pick the horses that are going to finish first and second in a race, and pick them in the correct order. An exacta can also be known as an exactor, perfecta or forecast bet. Read More >>
What Does Exotic Wager Mean In Sports Betting?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
Sports betting has grown exponentially over the last 15-20 years with more betting options available now than ever before. I believe that the amount of information available and how easily accessible that information is has a lot to do the boom in sports betting. While the serious bettors still prefer the simple/straightforward kind of bets - money line, point spread, totals - the general public has grown fond of the prop bet opportunities. Prop bets offer up a quick win or loss which feeds right into society's terrible attention span. These bets are also known as exotic bets, which means they are bets that bettors wouldn't ordinarily think to make. Read More >>
What Does Favorite Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
If you're looking for a get-rich quick scheme, you are most certainly reading the wrong article. Betting favorites is not for those who lack patience and enjoy slowly building their bankroll. While betting favorites may ensure a very high winning percentage, the return on your investments will be laughable. Not to mention, betting favorites on the money line makes bankroll management a daunting task since one or two losses in a row could see you lose hundreds of dollars in a short period of time. However, if you are still inclined to bet on the favorites, this article will help you understand what you are getting yourself into. Read More >>
What Does True Odds Mean In Sports Betting and Wagering?
by Doc's Sports - 10/11/2014
There is absolutely nothing worse in this world than getting less than you deserve. That holds true not only in every day life, but in the sports betting industry as well. Every time a bettor places a bet at sportsbook or online, they have no choice but to accept the odds offered to them. Most times, sportsbooks offer up odds that are much lower than what should be offered. This not only effects the potential payout, but could affect the bankroll, as a bettor may be inclined to bet more in order to win more money. This is why knowing how to find 'true odds' is so important. It helps bettors to understand the difference between odds that have value and odds that don't. Read More >>
Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Rangers 10/12/2014 Free NHL Picks & Predictions
by Guy Bruhn - 10/11/2014
The Toronto Maple Leafs will match up with the New York Rangers on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Our matchup report includes analysis on team betting trends, injury reports, and a free pick on who we think is most likely to win the game. Read More >>
Winnipeg Jets at Los Angeles Kings 10/12/2014 Free NHL Picks & Predictions
by Tony Sink - 10/11/2014
The Winnipeg Jets will match up with the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Our matchup report includes analysis on team betting trends, injury reports, and a free pick on who we think is most likely to win the game. Read More >>
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