Sports Betting 101 – Beginner’s Hub
Goal: To educate new bettors on fundamentals and terminology. It will build your foundational knowledge and help you get started on a successful path of beating the sportsbooks.
How to Bet on Sports – Getting Started: Step-by-step beginner’s guide covering how sports betting works, reading odds, and placing a first wager.
Understanding Betting Odds (American, Decimal, Fractional): Explain how odds reflect probability and payouts, with examples of each format. Includes how to read money lines, point spreads, and totals in American odds since U.S. bettors commonly use them.
Different Types of Bets Explained: Break down common wager types – moneyline, point spread, over/under, parlays, teasers, props, futures – in plain language.
Sports Betting Glossary of Terms: An A-to-Z glossary for quick reference to betting jargon (e.g., vig, underdog, bad beat).
Bankroll Basics & Money Management: Simple bankroll management rules (unit...