Sports Betting 101 - How to bet on Sports

Football Betting Sportsbook House Rules for NFL and NCAA Wagering
by Docsports.com - 8/22/2024

The following are a list of Doc’s Sports “House Rules” regarding the settlement of football wagers. These rules are for GRADING PURPOSES ONLY for our clients, with regards to how we calculate a win or a loss on a specific football wager. We can’t stress this enough: the following “House Rules” are limited to Doc’s Sports only. They have absolutely no impact on how your sportsbooks grade their wagers. They are simply an effort by Doc’s for transparency regarding how we grade our wagers with regards to credits and handicapper records.

Baseball Betting Sportsbook House Rules for MLB and College Wagering
by Docsports.com - 8/13/2024

Doc’s Sports offers baseball betting House Rules. These are the general sportsbook rules for baseball games involving college baseball and MLB matchups. Also included is a section for player props that pertain to most baseball matchups. Always remember that these baseball House Rules apply to most matchups, but some sportsbooks rules may differ slightly from shop to shop, so it’s always a good idea to check with customer service at your sportsbook if you have a question about a specific rule.

Understanding and Learning How to Calculate Expected Value EV for Sports Betting
by August Young - 6/3/2024

In this article we are going to discuss the concept of value, and expected value (also known as “EV”). We often hear that value means underdogs, but there is little correlation. Value is not solely reserved for underdogs. In fact, depending on your approach, you may be just as likely to find value with favorites.

How do I Bet Soccer? Wagering FAQs with Examples
by Docsports.com - 4/15/2024

The world’s most popular game is bursting with a wide variety of betting options on a daily basis. It can be difficult to navigate these seemingly countless betting options, and selecting the correct market to place your hard earned cash on is no easy task. The inclusion of ties in soccer can make even the standard betting markets confusing to understand, but the minute differences in odds and the exact wagers can be a massive difference maker in the long run. Here are the standard soccer betting markets explained.

Avid NFL Bettors Benefit From Multiple US Sportsbooks
by Dave Schwab - 9/18/2023

If you are an avid sports bettor wagering on NFL games, you can use multiple US sportsbooks for your betting markets. With the best US sports betting sites adding more choices for the NFL season, you can pick and choose your betting lines and odds for the games. There are numerous beneficial strategies of using various top US sportsbooks for all your NFL betting markets.

What are NBA Basketball Picks: A Comprehensive Guide
by Joey House - 9/11/2023

Thanks to good leadership, strong marketing, and a roster of superstar players that come from across the entire globe, basketball's popularity is experiencing impressive growth. One of the major components of that growth is the explosion of betting on NBA games. Ever since the Supreme Court repealed PASPA in 2018, the trickle of sports betting has become a flood, and wagering on NBA games is at the forefront.

What are College Football Picks: A Comprehensive Guide
by Joey House - 9/11/2023

As colorful of a history that the NFL has, college football's storied past is even richer and more robust. The first college football game, played on November 6, 1869, featured the riveting matchup between Rutgers College (now Rutgers University) and College of New Jersey (which is now Princeton). While the rules were markedly different than today's game, this was the beginning of organized college football and the many wonderful traditions that have sprung forth.

How to Make an NFL Game Winner Prediction (NFL Picks)
by Docsports.com - 9/8/2023

In the exhilarating realm of the NFL, predicting game outcomes is more than just a casual guess; it's a blend of meticulous analysis, expert intuition, and understanding the dynamics of the sport. As millions are wagered weekly, understanding the nuances of the game becomes paramount. Whether you're a seasoned bettor or a curious enthusiast, the following insights will shed light on the intricacies of NFL game predictions and the potential rewards that await.

Book Review: “Gambler: Secrets from a Life at Risk” by Billy Walters
by Christopher G. Shepard - 9/5/2023

Legendary sports bettor Billy Walters has wagered more than $1 billion in his lifetime. Today, riding a 36-year-win streak taking down sportsbooks in this country and off-shore, beating the stock market for hundreds of millions dollars, owning some of the most successful auto dealerships and golf courses in the USA, and doing 31 months in the Federal Pen at Pensacola, Las Vegas’ biggest philanthropist has decided to give back to the sports betting community by revealing the secrets to his success in his book, “Gambler, Secrets from a Life at Risk.”

Betting Moneyline Parlays: Strategy and Wagering Advice
by Mike Allen - 9/1/2023

A moneyline bet is simply a straight bet placed on the winner of a game or competition. By definition, there is no point spread or point total involved. A parlay is a wager type in which two or more bets are linked together to create one bet with a higher payout. All the selections must win for the bet to cash.

What are NFL Football Picks: A Comprehensive Guide
by Joey House - 8/29/2023

As the NFL's popularity surges and gambling's exposure continues to explode, diehard sports fans turn into casual bettors. This increases both the popularity and value of expert NFL Picks and research from reliable and trusted sources. Fans may bet on the NFL for different reasons. Some turn to wagering as an outlet for their competitive juices, while others use their picks as a way to demonstrate their vast knowledge of their team. While each bettor may have their reason for wagering, the one thing they all share in common is the desire to make a profit if at all possible.

Smart Sports Betting Tips for Long-Term Wagering Success
by Jeremy Martin - 8/28/2023

If there’s anything I have learned in almost 30 years of daily sports betting, it’s that there is something new to learn every day. Even the sharpest bettors in the world are constantly learning, adapting, and diversifying. What worked yesterday doesn’t always work today. And the sports world is always in a state of flux.

Sports Leagues and Wagering: How Each League has Embraced Sports Betting
by Dave Schwab - 8/18/2023

Below we examine sports leagues and sportsbooks partnerships, sports betting interests and important wagering developments. It is staggering to think that, at one point, some of the major professional sports leagues and the NCAA sided with the US federal government to outlaw sports betting in the country. We have come a long way!

Impact of Injuries on Sports Betting: Handicapping and Adjusting Your Bets
by Robert Ferringo - 6/29/2023

Injuries are one of the great equalizers of sports betting. We’ve all been there. Swollen with confidence, knowing that an upcoming bet was a brilliant, savvy play against a weak line. You’ve already started mentally spending the money you are certain you are going to win. Then it happens.

The Best Baseball Betting Strategies and Systems
by Robert Ferringo - 6/29/2023

No matter what sport you're talking about, it can be devastating to lose a perfectly good wager by half a point, half a run, or half a goal. Whether it's a run or a point, a loss is a loss and that hook can be as lethal on the diamond as it is on the gridiron, pitch, hardwood or ice.

Most Important Baseball Stats for Handicapping MLB
by Joey House - 6/13/2023

The gambling landscape in baseball has evolved significantly over time, adapting to new technologies, changing regulations, and shifting perceptions. Gone are the days of the corner store bookie writing down the baseball lines on a chalkboard. Along with it has come a drastic way handicappers approach wagering on baseball.

What is The Runline In MLB Sports Betting
by Docsports.com - 6/6/2023

Winning a game in a professional sports league of any kind can be difficult for even the best teams. Very few teams have gone through a season undefeated (only NFL Teams), and even then, not every win is as easy as teams hoped they would be -- even the margin of victory is sometimes too close for comfort. Unfortunately for bettors, teams don't care how they win or by how many runs, goals or points, as long as they win the game.

History of Sports Betting and the Point Spread
by Jeremy Martin - 6/2/2023

Ever since there have been sports in America, there have been people compelled to bet on the results. The founders of the United States were risk-takers by nature, hence the obvious attraction to gambling in all forms. Back then, people bet on makeshift horse races, cockfights and bare-knuckle brawls. Colonists from England had gambling in their blood since their fathers and grandfathers had been doing it for generations - not only in hopes of a profit but also as a form on leisure and entertainment. If there was a sport to be played, there was somebody somewhere who was willing to bet on it. Sports betting, it seems, was a natural part of the culture of the early Americans.

What are Sports Picks: A Comprehensive Guide
by Joey House - 5/17/2023

One of the essential elements of sports betting is the use of sports picks. These picks are predictions made by handicappers and analysts about the outcome of a sporting event. Sports picks can provide bettors with valuable insights and information that can help inform their betting decisions.

Betting the NHL Puck Line: Expert Tips and Advice
by Docsports.com - 9/28/2022

The NHL offers up fast-paced action with plenty of talent on display, which leads to plenty of goals scored in today’s era. If you’ve been a hockey fan throughout the last few decades, you would definitely know about the dead-puck era and the common idea that playoff hockey is tougher and harder to play in than the regular season.