I had some thoughts this weekend on sports and gambling in general that I thought I?d share so here goes.
I am an avid sports fan and have been one since I can remember. I started gambling seriously on sports about 10 years ago at the age of 21. In that time, I?ve had my ups and downs but the worst part about sports gambling is that it has ruined sports for me in many ways. I no longer enjoy watching games I bet on and I can?t root for underdogs/upset specials as much as in the past. This especially rings true this time of the year as March Madness is the best sporting event there is in my opinion. The Superbowl is one big corporate advertising joke of an event. The college football bowls suck and should be abolished in favor of a playoff. Anyhow, I have come to the following conclusion? at least for myself.
The best sports to make money on are: college football, college basketball, MLB baseball and NHL hockey. Much better off not betting NBA basketball or NFL football as they are probably the toughest sports to win money on. And most important ... no post-season bowls and NCAA Hoops tournaments ? both conference and the big dance. This will allow me to fully enjoy the post-season in college football and hoops and probably save me some cash in the end as well as I always seem to win in the regular season and get crushed in the post-season.
As for baseball ? money lines in baseball.........favorites are boosted cuz the public doesn't wanna back a "team that is supposed to lose" so generally dogs are the way to go. However, playing parlays on big favorites can also be profitable. Parlays/teasers, etc. in all other sports are not worth the risk but money line parlays can be especially in baseball.
Starting now, this will be my strategy.
1) Take a few weeks off till baseball starts and enjoy March Madness.
2) Bet baseball till college football starts.
3) Bet college football regular season? throw is some occasionally NHL plays and early college hoops plays.
4) Quit college football as soon as the regular season ends and focus on college hoops ? continue playing some occasional NHL plays.
5) When college hoops regular season ends ... take a month off and enjoy the tournaments and wait to bet till baseball again unless playing NHL hockey.
That way you can still make money and enjoy the playoffs, tournaments, bowls without wagering. I think this strategy combined with good money management and discipline can take you a long way and it gives you a few breaks here and there cause we all know gambling can where you down over the long haul and we all get burnt out.
I should mention ? I am a medium-size player playing wagering anywhere from $50 to $1000 on games although I have already played as much as $5000 on one game. I generally don?t go more than $1000 anymore. Anyway, I mention this cause I don?t gamble for fun ? I do it for money and eventually want to do it for a living. Madjacks has made me a much better gambler the past few years as I have learned a lot and am learning more an more each day. Another important thing is NEVER EVER CHASE and put all your eggs in one basket so to speak.
Good Luck whatever strategy you choose but beware cause most of us burn out and go bust a few times and many more of us lose than win or there wouldn?t be sportsbooks and bookies.
And if anyone has anything to add whether comments or questions, please go.
I am an avid sports fan and have been one since I can remember. I started gambling seriously on sports about 10 years ago at the age of 21. In that time, I?ve had my ups and downs but the worst part about sports gambling is that it has ruined sports for me in many ways. I no longer enjoy watching games I bet on and I can?t root for underdogs/upset specials as much as in the past. This especially rings true this time of the year as March Madness is the best sporting event there is in my opinion. The Superbowl is one big corporate advertising joke of an event. The college football bowls suck and should be abolished in favor of a playoff. Anyhow, I have come to the following conclusion? at least for myself.
The best sports to make money on are: college football, college basketball, MLB baseball and NHL hockey. Much better off not betting NBA basketball or NFL football as they are probably the toughest sports to win money on. And most important ... no post-season bowls and NCAA Hoops tournaments ? both conference and the big dance. This will allow me to fully enjoy the post-season in college football and hoops and probably save me some cash in the end as well as I always seem to win in the regular season and get crushed in the post-season.
As for baseball ? money lines in baseball.........favorites are boosted cuz the public doesn't wanna back a "team that is supposed to lose" so generally dogs are the way to go. However, playing parlays on big favorites can also be profitable. Parlays/teasers, etc. in all other sports are not worth the risk but money line parlays can be especially in baseball.
Starting now, this will be my strategy.
1) Take a few weeks off till baseball starts and enjoy March Madness.
2) Bet baseball till college football starts.
3) Bet college football regular season? throw is some occasionally NHL plays and early college hoops plays.
4) Quit college football as soon as the regular season ends and focus on college hoops ? continue playing some occasional NHL plays.
5) When college hoops regular season ends ... take a month off and enjoy the tournaments and wait to bet till baseball again unless playing NHL hockey.
That way you can still make money and enjoy the playoffs, tournaments, bowls without wagering. I think this strategy combined with good money management and discipline can take you a long way and it gives you a few breaks here and there cause we all know gambling can where you down over the long haul and we all get burnt out.
I should mention ? I am a medium-size player playing wagering anywhere from $50 to $1000 on games although I have already played as much as $5000 on one game. I generally don?t go more than $1000 anymore. Anyway, I mention this cause I don?t gamble for fun ? I do it for money and eventually want to do it for a living. Madjacks has made me a much better gambler the past few years as I have learned a lot and am learning more an more each day. Another important thing is NEVER EVER CHASE and put all your eggs in one basket so to speak.
Good Luck whatever strategy you choose but beware cause most of us burn out and go bust a few times and many more of us lose than win or there wouldn?t be sportsbooks and bookies.
And if anyone has anything to add whether comments or questions, please go.
