| One of the big problems with sports betting is that | | | | Instead of games involving teams with very different |
| once people are able to win a few bets, they start to | | | | levels of skill, look instead for games where the teams |
| think they can make a career out of the past time. | | | | have a slight difference. Better yet, look for teams |
| The truth is that almost anyone can win a few sports | | | | (such as the Washington Redskins) who have |
| bets here and there, just because of luck alone. Add a | | | | incredible fan backing even though they might not play |
| little bit of knowledge about a game to the sports | | | | very well. Lots of times, the fan betting skews the |
| betting action, and you have an even greater chance | | | | odds so that teams with lots of fans look like favorites |
| of coming out a short term winner. | | | | even though skill wise, they are dogs. |
| Winning some money in the short term does not | | | | So, understanding when to put money down and when |
| necessarily make one an expert when it comes to | | | | to let the game pass by is one way to become a |
| football betting, or any other type of sports betting, | | | | better bettor. You should also invest more time into |
| however. If you are truly ready to go from the | | | | understanding some of the statistics and figures which |
| beginning stages of betting on football to a higher level, | | | | go unnoticed by the general public; which teams play |
| you have to be sure that your bankroll and your ego | | | | better in certain weather conditions, how defensive |
| can handle it. Even advanced sports bettors will tell | | | | teams affect the spread, and so on. Officials and |
| you that they experience losing seasons, just because | | | | special teams can also have an impact on whether a |
| of the luck involved in the sports betting industry. | | | | team will win or lose any given game; don`t be afraid |
| Of course, you can supplement that luck with some | | | | to gather as much information as you can! |
| knowledge both of betting and of the sport in order to | | | | Teasers |
| increase your chances of winning. In this article, we are | | | | When it comes to the types of bet an intermediate |
| going to take a look at some important information and | | | | level gambler can make when football betting, the |
| tips for the intermediate football bettor to incorporate. | | | | teaser is the most popular option. |
| Increasing your knowledge of the game | | | | Teasers allow the bettor to manipulate point spreads in |
| Odds are that if you don`t understand downs, special | | | | favor of the teams they want to bet on. Sports books |
| teams, and know the better teams in the leagues you | | | | offer teasers on cards; the number of points, number |
| would not be betting on football in the first place. Now | | | | of teams, and the payouts are all laid out beforehand. |
| that you are going to be risking more money, and | | | | In order to win a bet placed on a teaser card, every |
| more frequently, you have to think about expanding | | | | team you pick on that card must beat the spread. In |
| your knowledge base no matter what level you are | | | | football betting, books usually offer cards where the |
| betting at. | | | | spread can be teased by 6, 6.5, 7, or 10 points. Ten |
| The first thing to do is to look at games that go | | | | point teaser cards are pretty low value because they |
| deeper than the major teams in the league. While | | | | give so many points away, and generally have special |
| games between teams with losing records might not | | | | rules. |
| draw fan interest the way the big teams do, they | | | | All of those teasers allow you to manipulate the |
| often present good chances at high value bets for | | | | spread in your favor, whether you take the dog or the |
| sports bettors. | | | | favorite. Let`s say you bet on the Buffalo Bills (-7), the |
| High value bets are ones where you pay less in order | | | | Pittsburgh Steelers (-12), and the Seattle Seahawks |
| to win more. Lines and spreads have less difference | | | | (+3.5) on a three team, 6 point teaser card. You will |
| than in poor value games. For example, a game | | | | win if the Bills win by more than one point, the Steelers |
| between the New England Patriots and the San | | | | by more than six points, AND if the Seahawks lose by |
| Francisco 49ers lists the Patriots at -220 and the | | | | less than ten points. You get a lot of extra points, but |
| 49ers at +180. Whether you put money on the | | | | all three outcomes have to happen in order for you to |
| favorites or the dogs, it`s a poor bet. | | | | win money and receive your bet back. |
| Why? Well, in order to get just $100 on a Patriots win, | | | | Intermediate level football betting means taking |
| you have to bet more than double that amount. If they | | | | advantage of more betting options and understanding |
| lose, which they might, you stand to lose a lot of | | | | the game in a little more detail. As always, make sure |
| money. On the other hand, there is every chance that | | | | to stay within your bankroll when engaging in any type |
| the 49ers will lose, which means you STILL lose a lot | | | | of sports betting. |
| of money. | | | | |