Basics Of Football Betting

Need to know the basics of football betting? The ability to experience success with football betting is directly related to the ability to be selective and disciplined. Each week during football season line makers issue point spreads for each and every game that will be played. The goal of the line maker is to create a scenario for balanced action on each game. This means that the money bet on each game would have equal money on each team for every game.

1. The most basic thing to learn about football betting is what a point spread is. A point spread is the amount of points given to the perceived underdog in each football game. An example of this would be a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles where the Cowboys were favored by four points. The line would read "Cowboys -4," or "Eagles +4." This means that if the game is completed and the final score is Cowboys 24, Eagles 21, the four-point spread is added to the Eagles team total of 21 points to make a new total of 25. This would make the Eagles the winner against the spread.
2. Another principle to grasp when learning the basics of football betting is what juice is. When placing a bet on football, there are different odds attached to each game. Most games have odds of -110. This means that to win $100, you must risk $110. The $10 difference is referred to as juice. This is where Las Vegas casinos and bookmakers make money. If the betting action on a given game is even on both teams, the "house" or "Vegas" makes money on the juice.
3. When betting on football games, it is crucial to maintain discipline. Do not attempt to bet on every game. Select a small group of games that you feel most confident about and place an equal-sized wager on each game. When placing your wager, be sure not to risk more than two to four percent of your bankroll on any single game. There are no guarantees when betting on football, so you must be disciplined in your approach. Many sports bettors fall victim to risking more than they can afford because they feel their team can't lose. Understanding that any team can lose or win on any given day before placing your wager will make for a more successful football betting season.