Wednesday 7 November 2012

Learn More About College Basketball Picks Against The Spread

By Tameka Ware


Basketball makes an exciting game, both to play and watch. But smart people also make some clever bucks, sometimes lots of them, by wagering against college basketball picks against the spread. This give a real edge to your enjoyment of all season games. Through some diligent research, a bit of homework, by studying the NCAA form, you could make good money for you and your family, learning lots more about those teams you're watching.

You may think this is some kind of seedy gambling, but in truth it's comparable with placing a bet on an underdog horse when going to the races, or even Forex trading. It's not illegal, and can now be done online with secure sites and therefore no worries about your anonymity or making transactions on your credit card. You can do it in the comfort of your own home.

Firstly, it's important to define what ATS or betting against a spread actually means. Many times, betting terminology is confusing. Each team, based on season records, gets a point value. A team with recent losses gets a positive figure. The team that's predicted to win gets awarded a negative number.

As an example, Team A is enjoying a recent winning streak. Pundits plus betting firms give it a -7. Team B on the other hand has been less successful, so are given +7. Team A is of course the favorite to win, but one can never really be sure of the exact outcome on the day.

Now say that you want to bet on Team A. If they win, the sportsbook takes 7 from their score. It is a fact that this is how the betting companies make their money. They were expected to win, so it could be seen as an easy bet. So if the score was 8-2 to Team A and you bet on them, you would not win money because 7 is deducted. But if the score was 8-0, the bet would win.

Really, ATS is gambling on how much college teams will win or lose by, over the published spread. This is when homework kicks in. What successful gamblers go for is the teams on winning streaks; plus are very likely to succeed again. It's good to look back over past seasons to see how different basketball teams react to wins in other seasons.

The best thing to look for is teams who are on a winning trajectory, as such choices are likely to pay off soon. That react well to winning, and go on to win some more. Read what pundits in the know say and do as much research as possible. This is not a game of chance, but a game of knowledge. What people call an educated bet.

When ready, there are several online dealers. Registration for betting on college basketball picks against the spread is necessary but needn't cost a fortune. Then, it's time to decide on a realistic wager that is affordable, and that's key. Often, free picks are on offer for new users, and this is a valuable way of learning and gaining experience before putting any real money up.




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