| 1. | Be selective. Betting on large number of football games or basketball games makes it very difficult to be a winner in the long run. |
| 2. | Never bet more than you can comfortably afford to lose. |
| 3. | If you find yourself in a loosing streak, never attempt to regain your losses by doubling or tripling the size of your next bets. Actually you should lower your sports bets......the pros always limit their losses and let their winnings run! |
| 4. | Don't get caught up on Monday Night Fever! Just because there is a Monday night game doesn't mean it's always favorable to bet. Most people try to use this game to win back their weekend losses... we already know that doesn't work often enough. |
| 5. | Subscribe to more than one sports newsletter or magazine. There is an endless supply of Football and basketball information out there. None of these are written in the same format and style so you can usually get all the vital stats and trends this way. |
| 6. | The most important rule is to remember the real battle is fought between you and your emotions when it comes down to picking the winners. If you lack the power to overcome this problem then choose a reputable sports handicapping service to help take that indecision out of you play. |
Without Being Scammed !
| 1. | Choose a sports handicapping service that has been around for a few years, 3 or more. |
| 2. | Stay away from handicapper services advertising ridiculous claims of hitting 80% or more with access to inside information. Ask to see the past year or two of selections if not readily posted and do the research to see that the game information listed is correct |
| 3. | Stay away from 800 Number services with no address or other contact info. |
| 4. | If you choose to go with a phone service don't ever give out your phone number or address to person on the other end. Not only are you in for a hounding, but most of them pass your info around to another scam handicapper. |
| 5. | Stay away from free football picks posted on websites or newsletters a week before the game plays. There are many variables such as key injuries, weather and other late evaluations that need to be considered when it comes time to analyze a game. Stats are accurate, but its not enough to be consistent therefore late picks tend to be much more accurate. |
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