Basketball Betting Guide

Every gambler and basketball lover needs a good basketball betting guide; a set of tips or principles that will help him or her make good decisions about what teams to bet for, which to bet against, what match-ups to avoid and when to take the bookmakers side-action. While basketball at all levels, be it professional, semi-pro or college can be unpredictable, there are some tried and true methods, factors the bettor can put together to create a personal basketball betting guide. Each basketball betting tip, each small piece of information can contribute to your success as you navigate the world of basketball betting. Having your own personal basketball betting guide can be a great way to enjoy wagering on games.

There are several factors that the successful bettor will include in his or her own basketball betting guide. The first of these is the importance of home court advantage. On average, statisticians have figured that even bad teams will win about 40% of their home games. It is almost impossible to overestimate the importance of the home court advantage as a basketball betting tip. Even when the teams are otherwise evenly matched, look for lines where the away team is favored to win, as this may represent a great opportunity for you as the bettor.

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Another piece of information to include in your personal basketball betting guide is to take into consideration the opponent. Many berths in playoffs, whether you are talking about NBA or NCAA basketball, are dependent upon how a team has played against other teams in its division. While some teams might phone in, and potentially get slammed in non-conference games, teams who are looking to make an impression will rarely look past an in-conference opponent. Given the importance of conference play in tournament berths, it is important to look for good teams to win most if not all of their conference games but to perhaps be weak against solid non-conference opponents.

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Finally, it is also important to include the time of year as a basketball betting tip. The basketball season at all levels can be long and grueling. Injuries plague even the best teams: even good teams are likely to have periods when they are just not energized. These periods are likely to coincide in mid season; this is when good teams are most vulnerable to loss. However, look for solid teams to start strong. Furthermore, the good teams will finish strong, as key players come off the injured list and the teams gear up for the finals and potential championships.

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by Bobby Latrel at 1800-sports.com on October 07, 2006


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