Sports Betting 101

Welcome to our Betting 101 Series where we will explain everything you need to know about the world sports betting. If you have questions about the foundational principles of sports betting, terminology, strategies, do's and don'ts, we've got you covered.

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Foundational Principles

• Everything Sports Betting

• What is a Point Spread?

• What is a Total Bet?

• What are Favorites/Underdogs?

• What is a Moneyline Bet?

• What is Vig?

• What is Line Movement?

• What is a Prop Bet?

• What are Betting Limits?

• What is In-Game Betting?

• What are Parlays, Teasers, Pleasers?

• What is Buying Points?

• What are Power Rankings?

• What are Future Bets?

• What is Chasing Steam?

• Bet Tracking Sheet

• Betting Glossary

Betting Strategies

• How to Win at Sports Betting

• How to Bet NFL Preseason

• How to Bet NFL Week 1

• How to Bet NFL Week 2

• How to Bet NFL Week 3

• How to Bet Thursday Night Football

• How to Bet NFL London

• How to Bet the NFL Playoffs

• How to Bet the Super Bowl

• Everything Sports Betting

• How to Bet Injuries

• How to Bet the NBA

• How to Bet the NHL

• 7 Mistakes Novice Bettors Make

• Bank Roll Management

• Martingale System

• Shopping the Line

• Bet Early or Late

• NFL Key Numbers

• Contrarian Betting

• The Weather

• A Bad Bet vs. A Lost Bet