You will see some sports handicappers out there who think that parlays are sucker bets and should never be used by the bettor. With all due respect to my peers, I’m going to disagree with that statement and show how value bettors can actually use parlays as a tool to win more money. However, it should be noted that for the average bettor who does not win a high percentage of his bets parlays can be disastrous for a bankroll. Let’s take a look at what I would call the average bettor,...
Read more about How Parlays Can Be Profitable Can You Win With Bonus Hunting? - December 30, 2008Bonus Hunting (or Whoring as it is sometimes called) is a practice that involves collecting bonuses from various online sportsbooks, casinos, and poker rooms, using promotional offers to your advantage in order to build your bankroll. The player basically collects his bonus and then tries to roll over the amount enough times to be able to withdraw their money at a profit, without having to beat the odds in any way. You can almost think of this practice as a mail-in rebate for a sportsbook since...
Read more about Can You Win With Bonus Hunting? Bears vs. Texans Spread - December 25, 2008The Chicago Bears need some help this Sunday if they are going to make the playoffs, but one thing is for sure, they have to win on the road against the Houston Texans. The Bears get in with a win and a Vikings loss, or a win and a Cowboys and Buccaneers loss. Last week the Bears kept their hopes alive with an overtime win over the Packers thanks to a blocked field goal at the end of regulation. The Texans went into last week on a 4 game winning streak and just off a very impressive win over the...
Read more about Bears vs. Texans Spread Raiders vs. Buccaneers Spread - December 25, 2008What a huge swing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers season has taken, just 3 weeks ago they were 9-3 playing for the division lead, and now after 3 straight losses they are playing for their playoff lives, and even if they win they aren’t guaranteed a spot. The Buccaneers not only have to beat the Raiders this weekend, but have to have to the Eagles take care of business against the Cowboys. Last week the Buccaneers let San Diego come on their home field and beat up on them 41-24, as the Broncos became...
Read more about Raiders vs. Buccaneers Spread Sports Handicapping Methods - December 25, 2008There are probably as many different sports handicapping methods as there are handicappers, but I thought I would take a look at some popular ways to break down games and find winners. If you are just starting out with your sports betting, then you could probably use some help as to how to figure out which team is going to beat another. If you are experienced then it doesn’t hurt to add more tools to your arsenal to increase your winning percentage. If you think I’ve missed anything...
Read more about Sports Handicapping Methods Trend Handicapping - December 24, 2008One subject I tend to get questions about, and sometimes criticized in my writeups for are trends. First off let me point out something. I’m not a complete idiot. I’m saying complete because sometimes I look back at the games I took before and wonder what was I thinking taking the teams I did, but I think that’s usual after any blowout loss. Now with that being said I want to point out that I do not always use trends for handicapping purposes, but I will toss them in the writeup....
Read more about Trend Handicapping Sports Betting Bankroll Questions - December 24, 2008When it comes to sports betting not only is it important to pick winners, which is where our handicappers can help, but you also have to make sure that you are handling your bankroll properly in order to stay in the game for the long run. We get plenty of questions from clients and prospective clients on what they should do. So I’m going to open the email vault and post some common questions and give my thoughts on each. Percentage of Bankroll One of the most common questions is what percentage...
Read more about Sports Betting Bankroll Questions College Football Bowl Betting Tips - December 22, 2008Handicapping college football bowl games successfully requires a much different approach than during the regular season. In fact, almost every trend and situational play gets thrown out the window during these post season games. Let’s take a look at what trends have been successful in late December and early January college football. HOME COOKING – This theory isn’t talking about Mom’s holiday dinners. There is a direct correlation between performance in bowl games and distance traveled. ...
Read more about College Football Bowl Betting Tips Jets vs. Seahawks Spread - December 18, 2008With the NFL regular season just two weeks from the playoffs Brett Favre has the New York Jets right in the thick of the AFC East title and the AFC Wild Card spot. This week the Jets have to head to Seattle and take on Seahawks team that has won just 3 games, but the Jets have been known to slip up on the road this season, especially on the west coast. Last week the Jets snapped a 2 game losing streak as they handed division rival Buffalo a 31-27 win, while the Seahawks took care of business for...
Read more about Jets vs. Seahawks Spread San Diego Chargers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Betting Odds & Spread - December 17, 2008The San Diego Chargers season was nearly over last week, but thanks to a last minute drive by Philip Rivers, the Chargers still have hope of making the playoffs when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday. Thanks to the late TD toss the Chargers took home a 22-21 win in Kansas City, while the Bucs lost their 2nd straight game, as they fell 13-10 to the Falcons in overtime. Now the Bucs looked like they were playoff bound just a couple weeks ago, but are now right in the middle of a mess...
Read more about San Diego Chargers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Betting Odds & Spread Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Betting Odds & Spread - December 17, 2008The NFL is giving fans yet another chance to catch a game this week, as the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens are set to do battle this Saturday on the NFL Network. And with both teams right in the middle of the playoff picture in both leagues, this one should be worth your time to watch. The Cowboys come into this one fresh off an impressive 20-8 win over the Giants, as they need to just keep on winning, while the Ravens lost a heartbreaker to the Steelers at home 13-6, and now are in a 3 way...
Read more about Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys NFL Betting Odds & Spread Cardinals vs. Patriots Odds - December 17, 2008The Arizona Cardinals are already safely in the playoff picture after clinching the NFC West, but this week they take on the New England Patriots who are desperately in need of a win, as they come in tied with the Jets and Dolphins for 1st place in the AFC East, and also are tied for the final wild card spot as well. Last week the Cardinals got embarrassed on their home field by the Vikings 35-14, while the Patriots torched the Raiders 49-26 on the road. For those of you looking to do some NFL betting...
Read more about Cardinals vs. Patriots Odds Super Bowl Betting - December 13, 2008When it comes to betting on the Super Bowl, we know there are a ton of options for everyone out there. What we’ve done is narrow down your choices to only the best of the best online sportsbooks to choose from for betting on the biggest sporting event of the year. We know that different bettors look for different things for their wagering experience, so we’ve tried to hit the major one for you! For Reduced Juice: 5Dimes – Players all over the world flock to 5Dimes for one simple...
Read more about Super Bowl Betting Browns vs. Eagles Spread - December 12, 2008This Monday The Philadelphia Eagles will try and keep their slim playoff hopes alive when they host the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. The Eagles come in at 7-5-1 after one of their more impressive wins of the season last week, as they became the first team to make the Giants look beatable in a long time, as they took home a 20-14 win. As for the Browns they are out of the playoff picture at 4-9 and lost their 3rd straight game last week against the Titans 9-28. For those of you looking...
Read more about Browns vs. Eagles Spread 49ers vs. Dolphins Spread - December 12, 2008Not many would of thought that the the Miami Dolphins would be tied for first place in the AFC East with just 3 games remaining after winning just 1 game last season, but this week they take on the San Francisco 49ers at home to try and keep pace with the Jets and Patriots in the division. Last week the Dolphins took care of business against fellow division rival Buffalo 16-3 from Toronto. What might of look like an easy win this week, is now looking like it could be a little harder than expected,...
Read more about 49ers vs. Dolphins Spread Bengals vs. Redskins Spread - December 12, 2008It doesn’t look good for the Washington Redskins postseason chances this season, as there are just too many teams ahead of them in the playoff chase, but lucky for them they should be able to get a win this weekend when they take on the 1-11-1 Cincinnati Bengals, who got crushed last week by the Colts 35-3. Now the Redskins come in at 7-6, and had they just been able to beat the Ravens last week they would be right in the thick of things, but instead wound up losing 10-24. For those of you...
Read more about Bengals vs. Redskins Spread Lions vs. Colts Spread - December 11, 2008Its looking more and more like the Detroit Lions are going to wind up finishing the season without a win, as their final 3 games of the season are against the Colts, Saints, and Packers, with the Lions heading to Indianapolis to take on the Colts this Sunday. Last week the Lions fought hard against the Vikings and even had the lead going into the 2nd half, but still wound up on the wrong end of the stick. As for the Colts things just keep on clicking for this team, as they won their 7th straight,...
Read more about Lions vs. Colts Spread Jaguars vs. Packers Spread - December 11, 2008Few would of thought that when the Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars did battle in week 15 of this NFL season that both teams would be playing for pride and not a shot at the playoffs. Now the Packers are technically still alive, but the chances of them making are slim to none. Last week both teams added yet another loss to their season, as the Packers lost a heartbreaker at home to the Texans 21-24, while the Jaguars got beat up by the Bears 10-23 on the road for their 4th straight loss....
Read more about Jaguars vs. Packers Spread Broncos vs. Panthers Spread - December 11, 2008The Carolina Panthers sent a message to the rest of the NFL last week, with the way they ran all over the Buccaneers in a 38-23 win on Monday Night Football, and this week they get to host the AFC West division leading Denver Broncos, as they look to keep their perfect season at home in line. The Broncos nearly suffered a huge scare last week against the Chiefs, but were able to find a way to win 24-17. The Broncos are pretty much in at 8-5 with a 3 game lead in their division, but for the Panthers...
Read more about Broncos vs. Panthers Spread How to Ensure You Receive Your Plays Via Email - December 10, 2008If you want to make sure that you receive your purchased picks via email or our free pick newsletter subscription (same steps but use “admin@betfirms.com” instead of “noreply@sportscapping.com”) then you will have to add us to your address book. We have tried to cover every email provider, but if yours is not shown then simply contact us and we will do our best to make sure you are set up. AOL * Click Mail Options * Choose Address Book in the drop-down * Choose...
Read more about How to Ensure You Receive Your Plays Via Email Guaranteed Picks Policy - December 10, 2008BetFirms was created to help bettors make money by betting on sports. Nearly all of the handicappers on our site guarantee their packages and subscriptions so that you either profit or else you will be compensated with a subscription of equal time free of charge. We do not offer a money back policy like some services do, but if our handicappers put together a losing performance then they do want to try and make things right. Most of our customers understand that you won’t win every single...
Read more about Guaranteed Picks Policy Cowboys vs. Steelers Spread - December 5, 2008Now nearly every game in the NFL can turn into the best game of the weekend, but there is no question that the majority of the fans this weekend will be glued to the screen when the 8-4 Dallas Cowboys go on the road to take on the 9-3 Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that has tons of playoff implications. The Cowboys won their 3rd straight game last week, as they beat up on the Seahawks 34-9 on Thanksgiving Day, while the Steelers also grabbed their 3rd straight win, as they crushed the Patriots on...
Read more about Cowboys vs. Steelers Spread Seahawks vs. Patriots Spread - December 5, 2008The New England Patriots looked so convincing in their win over Miami two weeks ago, but last week they had no answer for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the Steelers came into Foxborough and beat the Patriots 33-10. The Patriots now desperately need a win to stay right in the mix of the playoff picture, and to do so they will have to go to Seattle and beat the Seahawks, who got worked on Thanksgiving Day by the Cowboys 34-9. For those of you looking to do a little NFL betting on the game this weekend,...
Read more about Seahawks vs. Patriots Spread Jaguars vs. Bears Spread - December 4, 2008This Saturday the Chicago Bears are in need of a win, as their most recent loss the Vikings, has them once again looking up in the NFC North. The Bears hope to do just that this weekend, when they invite the Jacksonville Jaguars to the cold of the Midwest. The Bears had their chances against the Vikings last week, but when it was all said and done, they wound up getting beat 34-14. The Jaguars added to their disappointing season last week, as they fell on Monday Night Football to the Texans 30-17,...
Read more about Jaguars vs. Bears Spread Jets vs. 49ers Spread - December 4, 2008It didn’t take long for the New York Jets to come back to the rest of the AFC, as just a week after beating the Titans and being named one of the big threats in the AFC this season, the Jets got embarrassed on their home field by the Broncos 34-17. This week the Jets will look to get back on the right track when they head out west to take on the San Francisco 49ers who are coming off a very impressive 10-3 win over the Bills last week. For those of you looking to do a little NFL betting on...
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