NBA Basketball Betting

•Billion Dollar Basketball Player
When it comes to marketing in basketball, Michael Jordan is the best player to do it. However, he may soon move over. LeBron James is not after millions, but billions. He recognizes the explosive growth potential in China and he wants in on the action. China is one of the best growing markets in the world. The NBA has been doing their part to infiltrate the Chinese culture with more and more basketball—NBA style. Nike has paid millions to get their advertising in Asia markets. They are paying...

•Three Great MLB Baseball Betting Tips
Do you bet on MLB baseball? If not, you should. There are countless profitable betting opportunities every MLB baseball season. Whether you are already betting on MLB baseball or thinking about starting, this article will give you three solid baseball betting tips. These baseball betting tips will help you refine your selection process so you are getting better value for your money and winning more in the long run. Baseball Betting Tip One: Don't bet on heavy favorites As a generally rule, I...

•NBA 2006 07 Schedule
The NBA recently released the 2006-07 schedule. There are some very interesting games on the schedule. The NBA is heading into its 61st season and basketball fans around the world are already licking their chops. The new season is just around the corner. The preseason begins October 5th. The first games that count are on October 31st—Halloween. There are two great games on the 31st—Phoenix at Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago at Miami. It's title defending time. On November 1st, we just might...

•Guide To Betting Horse Racing
Anyone who says horse racing isn't exciting hasn't been to a good racetrack yet. Once you understand the terms and processes in racing horses, betting becomes an intoxicating event. While horse racing has been called the sports of kings, it doesn't take a pile of gold to play and win good money at it. Today, I am going to run over the basic terms in horse racing to get you started. Win: Just as you are thinking right now, WIN means to win the race. This is the horse that finishes first....

•Parlay Your Parlay
Many sports bettors play parlay cards. And many play higher parlays than they should. Why? It's mainly a lotto type thing. Many people just can't get excited about winning $60 for a $10 bet. Therefore, rather than betting the three-team parlay card, they add more teams and try to hit a home run by loading up on teams. There's no rule saying you can't pick a lot of winners, but doing so on the same day can be rough. Why not split up your card and make more money? Yes, you heard me right. Bet...

•September American League Trends
Whether you have never bet on MLB baseball or have done so casually, this article will help further your knowledge. For those that don't already know, the MLB season takes up just over half of the calendar year. Each team plays 162 games per season. Multiple that by the number of teams in MLB baseball and you have thousands of betting opportunities each season. The MLB baseball betting line has three main components. 1. The money line. 2. The run line. 3. The totals line. The money line...

•What Makes A Great Online Sportsbook
All sportsbooks were not created equal. The Internet has given us unprecedented choice when it comes to betting on sports online. I am going to list a few of my must-have items for online sportsbooks. Does your current sportsbook have these features? If not, perhaps it's time to check around for a new sportsbook. Feature One: Security It all starts and ends with security. If an online sportsbook is not secure, there's nothing else to talk about. For security, I look at a couple things. Is...

•Churchill Downs A Legacy
Any horse racing lover worth his or her weight knows about Churchill Downs. This legendary track is rich with memorable horse racing moments. The track was and is home to top horses from all over the country—even the world. To say that the horse racing action at Churchill Downs is loved by all would be a grave understatement. In the world of horse racing, Churchill Downs is a masterpiece. Churchill Downs has a slow beginning. The famed Kentucky Jockey Club was formed in 1809. However, some 70...

•Online Sportsbook Smarts
Far too many people are extremely casual when it comes to betting online. Do you gamble online? There’s a common and false thinking pattern that’s emerged. Many people believe that if a website looks respectable then it must be ok. This is a recipe for disaster. Many crooks abound on the Internet and online gambling is the playground of choice for a large number of scam artists. Are online sportsbooks safe and secure? The short answer is yes and no. There are a good deal of online sportsbooks...