| When you get betting picks (free or not), many tipsters | | | | Normally they will range from 3 to 10, for example. |
| will use a points system. Just what is it and how should | | | | How Do You Incorporate A Points Recommendation |
| it be used? In this article, I'll tell you how. | | | | Into Your Betting? |
| What Is A Points System? | | | | This is entirely up to you but, in general, you should risk |
| A points score is often given by a tipster with every | | | | or bet more for higher confidence tips. |
| tip or pick that he gives out. It is basically a level of | | | | For example, on a 10 point tip you could bet $100. On a |
| confidence in the bet, a way of describing how | | | | 1 point tip, you could bet only $10. The choice is entirely |
| "strong" a bet is. | | | | up to you. |
| Typically, it will range somewhere between 1 and 10. | | | | Alternatively, you might choose to only bet on picks |
| Below is the definition. | | | | that are 5 points or higher and then bet the same |
| A 10 means that the tipster is very confident in the bet. | | | | amount for all of them. |
| A "sure bet" if you like, or as sure a bet as you are | | | | What If No Points Are Given Out? |
| going to get. | | | | Some tipsters do not give out points with their picks. In |
| A 1 means that the tipster is not greatly confident in his | | | | this case, you are best off with a fixed staking plan i.e. |
| pick. | | | | bet the same amount each time. |
| Rarely will a tipster recommend a bet with a "1". | | | | |