by Rob Webster
There are two kinds of gamblers... those who lie about their losses and those who don't. Very few people who gamble come out ahead.
But, losing is not inevitable. A small bettor can make a little money wagering on basketball. In fact, while others continue to lose, a few people, albeit a small minority, do win fairly consistently.
Sports bettors...those who successfully wager on basketball or any other sport...tend to adhere to a pretty similar set of guidelines. Here are some good guidelines for basketball bettors.
1. Start the season with a plan. Know how much you are going to bet on each game (or at least set a range). Determine the maximum number of games you will bet during the season. And, most important of all, remember that wagering is something that should be done for fun. Never risk more than you can afford, and never increase your maximums, regardless of the circumstances.
2. Research, analyze, and review before placing a wager. Successful bettors rely on their intellects, not so-called gut feelings.
3. Limit your selections to games on which you are the most confident. It is much easier to win if you try to select only a few winners.
4. Lots of bettors make decisions on the basis of, "gee whiz" information. Remember that current trends mean far more than historical trends. Because two teams have played each other closely for five years may not mean that will be the case this season, for instance.
5. Analyze your wins and losses to see if your methodology needs adjustment. Do you do better when you weigh guard play more heavily? Should you pay more attention to offensive rebounding statistics? Are you under or over weighing coaching? Are you betting too often on teams you like or teams in the more highly respected leagues?
6. Be sure to appropriately factor in the home court advantage. In no other sport is playing at home as large an advantage as it is in basketball (especially college basketball).
The reality is, you may very well be able to win bets against your friends if you follow the guidelines above. And, even if you lose a little every season, you can have a lot of fun. Just don't think you can win betting against the pros. Small wagers can make watching a great game even more fun, large wagers are for fools.
Rob Webster enjoys making small stakes wagers on college basketball. Aside from sports, his interests and areas of expertise include <a href="http://www.college-scholarships.com/ssac.htm">online degrees</a>, financial aid, <a href="http://www.college-scholarships.com/ssac.htm">online colleges</a>, and college life.
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Title: Winning Basketball Wagers; It can be done.
Author: Rob Webster
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Keywords: gambling,wagering,betting,sports,basketball,recreation,sports betting,athletics,hobbies
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Category: Hobbies
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