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VSiN ShowSportShow DateVSiN Pro Tip
VSiN Final CountdownTENNIS2022-08-30Gill Alexander: beginner tennis bettors should focus on game totals, not winners
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-08-30Storylines matter when it comes to Comeback Player of the Year
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-08-31Be aware of house rules at different sportsbooks settle different scenarios - with the US Open, players retiring mid-match could be a push or a win/loss
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-08-31Steve Buchanan: Be diligent about consuming information and consider the source
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-01Adam Burke: Aim to cross 3 and 7 in any NFL teaser
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-01Keep records of all your bets and lean into your strengths
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-02Consider the alternate win totals before betting
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-02Trust your power ratings early in the season, not the general consensus
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-05Don't bet a game just because you are watching it on TV
VSiN Final CountdownMLB2022-09-05Books and bettors are paying more attention to football, so MLB presents good betting opportunities
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-06Look for value on teams who are playing against popular preseason darlings. Example: everybody loves the Eagles, so look towards the Lions
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-09-06JVT: Home field in College Football means more than in other sports
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-07If you have a betting strategy that is working, don't stray if it lets you down for a few bets
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-07For NFL Coach of the Year, target coaches of teams you think will exceed 10 wins
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-08Wait to bet on win totals and make/miss the playoffs markets for teams with injury concerns
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-08Target a select few bad teams in survivor and map out the season that way
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-09Don't come off your prior thoughts if a player or team has a bad performance in Week 1
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-09Contest picks don't have to line up with your actual bets for the week
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-12Mike Golic Jr.: Throw out performances where extreme weather played a factor, like the 49ers-Bears this week
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-12Lines are coming out earlier and earlier, be ready to make bets ASAP
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-13Learn the tendencies of head coaches when considering a live bet
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-13Look past the box scores, they don't always tell the full story of how impressive a team was
VSiN Final CountdownWNBA2022-09-14Danielle Alvari: Despite having plus-odds, Chelsea Gray still has a very good chance to win WNBA Finals MVP
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-14Pay attention to injury reports early in the week
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-09-15Beware of look-ahead spots in College Football. Some teams with easy matchups this week will already be focused on their upcoming schedule
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-15With streaming games, only place live bets in commercial breaks. The books already have a time advantage over you in regular TV games, and even more so when games are streaming
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-19Be cognizant of timing your in-season futures bets
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-19Make sure your same-game-parlay bets are correlated depending on who you think wins the game
VSiN Final CountdownMLB2022-09-20Be careful when betting baseball down the stretch as many teams have nothing to play for playoff-wise
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-21Highly discussed results from the previous week can lead to incorrect line movement
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-22It is okay to approach a game from an in-game strategy without having a pregame bet
VSiN Final CountdownNFL/CFB2022-09-22Get ahead of total movement when windy weather is looming - like next weekend in the Southeast part of the country with a hurricane expected
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-23Don't overreact to line movement before you get confirmation on an injury
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-26From a player prop perspective, be cautious on betting overs on guys who aren't on the field a lot (i.e slot WRs)
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-26Get ahead of any injury news that can impact the prop market that you are interested in betting
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-27Take advantage of the weekly promotions available at different sportsbooks and apps
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-27Look for alternate ways to bet the same game in order to get a better number (example: DraftKings offers -190 for Bengals to be the Dolphins' first loss, which is a better number than you will get on the Bengals ML this week)
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-28Check out the sportsbook's rules regarding games that could get moved or postponed before placing any bets
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-28When watching games on Sunday, make notes of game situations or looming injuries that you can take advantage of when the opening lines come out. Example: Dolphins defense playing so many plays, or Michael Thomas and Jarvis Landry leaving for the Saints
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-29Don't just look at player stats of recent games and bet an over/under based on those numbers. You need to know where the opposing team ranks in certain categories
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-29If an NFL game has a spread of -1/-1.5 just bet the team on the ML so you don't have to worry about a missed XP or something crazy. The extra value isn't worth it
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-09-30Be sure to adjust your handicap for a team's likely game plan if they change QBs i.e Andy Dalton starting for the Saints compared to Jameis Winston
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-09-30Don't be afraid to change your opinion on a team after doing some research on them
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-03Don't overreact to a sample size for example Jimmy G making one start this season and struggling in that start
VSiN Final CountdownNFL/CFB2022-10-03You can adjust your power ratings not just by the final score but how the game was won
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-04Don't forget to check out a team's entire schedule, not just the next game (example: Bills just had 2 tough games, and more coming up soon, might be a good idea to stay away right now)
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-10-04If you miss the pregame number you wanted, there could be opportunities to get the number again when betting in-game
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-10-05Don't let the college football AP Rankings sway your handicapping
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-10-05Understand regression. If a player or team has greatly over or underachieved in a small sample size in a certain category in contrast to their preseason projections, remember that a shift towards the mean is likely
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-06In fantasy, keep players with early games out of your FLEX spot in case you need to make changes
VSiN Final CountdownMLB2022-10-06In the MLB Postseason, handicapping bullpens is equally important, if not moreso, to handicapping starting pitching
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-07Veteran teams are more susceptible to lookahead spots, younger teams are hungrier and less comfortable so they aren't looking ahead
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-07Not all backup QBs are created equal. Some of them are formidable and therefore you shouldn't just automatically bet against their team because they have a backup starting
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-11Beware of teasing games where the spread looks like it could move to 3 or another key number. You may want to hold off and see which way the line moves
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2022-10-11In the NBA, look to take advantage of off-market numbers for futures. If you shop around you can find better numbers (76ers, Clippers and Nuggets are a few teams you can find different numbers on)
VSiN Final CountdownNFL/CFB2022-10-13From Adam Burke: Weather impacts more than just a game's total. Take into consideration how strong winds and snow could impact a certain style of offense and how it could affect them against the spread
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-10-14If you feel strongly enough about a total, don't miss out on alternate numbers. Could have gotten amazing value on an alternate under in Commanders-Bears
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-14Take into account who a team has played. The Cowboys are 4-1 but haven't played a strong schedule so far. They might be overvalued this week against a very good Philadelphia Eagles team
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-10-17In the 2022 version of DFS, a lot of the time the best strategy is to just play the best plays as opposed to trying to get too cute with your strategy
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-10-17Understand the varying house rules before placing a bet. For example, some books will count a push within a two-team teaser as a loss, and others will refund the bet
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-18Be cautious in playing teasers in games with high totals as that is a perceived increase in variance.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2022-10-18NBA scoring is volatile, waiting for an in-game number in these opening batch of games is the safest play
VSiN Final CountdownMLB2022-10-20Before betting a home run prop, check out the starting pitcher's ground ball to fly ball splits
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-10-21While informative, do not overreact to betting splits, take into consideration the circumstances of each game before placing a bet
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-21Star players coming back from injury don't always result in immediate success. They may take a game or two to shake off the rust, so don't assume they will help their team cover or win right away. i.e. Dak Prescott vs the Lions or Tua Tagovailoa vs the Steelers
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-24Teaser bets don't have to be within the same week. You can add a Patriots/Bears teaser leg to one from Week 8
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-24Mean vs Median in player props: consider the median outcomes for high-variance players more often than the mean. Ex. Equanimeous St. Brown tonight vs Patriots
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-10-25Your unit doesn't have to be the same for every bet. Consider betting a half-unit in plus-money spots. You can still make a profit with less risk
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-25Be wary of betting opening lines. Injuries that pop up throughout the week can drastically change them
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-26When betting futures mid-season, look for teams who you think have a favorable schedule going forward and target them. i.e. The Bengals to win the AFC North +170
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-10-26Don't be afraid to put a very small bet on a super longshot future if you think there's a chance something is about to change. i.e. if Malik Willis has to take over for the Titans, he has amazing value at 100/1 to win Offensive Rookie of the Year right now
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-10-27Look for bets that are based on the same outcome but have different odds. I.e. The Falcons odds to make the playoffs vs their odds to win the division
VSiN Final CountdownMLB2022-10-27Pro Tip #2: Don't forget to handicap the managers in the World Series. Some are more aggressive than others with their pitching and lineup changes
VSiN Final CountdownMLB2022-10-28Pro tip: If betting series head-to-head player props, consider where a player bats in the order, he may get more at-bats based on where he is and therefore have a better shot to beat his opponent
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-10-28One of the most valuable pieces of information for the morning & afternoon NFL games, is the official injury reports on Fridays. Stay on top of that and anticipate line moves
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-10-31When the trade deadline is approaching, be careful when placing bets on teams who might be making moves. For example, Kareem Hunt is a potential trade candidate and may not play as much as usual tonight
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-10-31In college football, poll rankings do not determine lines, so don't let them impact your opinion of a game
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-01Don't expect a ton out of newly traded players in the NFL. They will likely take a week or so to really settle in. See Christian McCaffrey in his 1st game with the 49ers vs his 2nd
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-11-01Make your own lines before seeing what the books offer, and then look for discrepancies
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-11-02Chart a team's path to the desired goal before making a futures bet and assess the likelihood. Ex: What is the realistic path of TCU winning the national title even though they're ranked 7th?
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-11-02When traveling, don't forget that you can bet in states that you don't live in, so take advantage of free bets on apps that are available in that state
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-11-03When you are about to travel remember to place your bets (and contest plays) before you leave
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-04When considering bets based on this week's trades, don't focus on the players in new places, focus on players whose teammates left. For example, George Pickens might see more targets with Chase Claypool out of town
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-11-07Stick to conferences you're most familiar with until the season really gets going
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2022-11-07People always focus on key numbers in football, they also exist in the NBA, 7 and 5 being the most important ones
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-08Look ahead to teams' upcoming schedules and see who's futures odds could be at their longest. Ex. Ravens have a very easy remaining schedule and you likely won't get better numbers for AFC & Super Bowl than you see today
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-08It's the time of the NFL season where you need to throw out all of your prior thoughts on teams and just look at what you've seen this season when making evaluations
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-11-09Matt Youmans: Bet on teams with good head coaches and experienced point guards
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-11-09With so many sports going on right now, it's okay to put a sport on the backburner until things calm down. Don't feel the need to bet everything because with so much going on you can miss important news and line moves
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-10If you have to make contest plays early, consider playing TNF because you will have the most information about that game as opposed to a Sunday game full of injury concerns
VSiN Final CountdownSOCCER2022-11-10When betting the World Cup, don't go crazy on longshots to win it all. The last time a team won the title with opening odds higher than +700 was in 1982 (Italy 11/1). That's 9 World Cups in a row. This year there are only 5 teams under even 10/1 (Brazil +400, Argentina +500, France +700, England +850, Spain +850)
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-11Sometimes you can get better odds parlaying the ML on 2 teams instead of trying to do a teaser
VSiN Final CountdownUFC2022-11-11There are a ton of ways to bet UFC, take advantage of prop markets in fights where you like the huge favorite
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-11-14With the Heisman race still open, take a look at non-favorite candidates you think have a chance to win out and consider betting on them to win the award. See Caleb Williams (12/1) who has a tough remaining schedule, he will look impressive if they win out
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-11-14With so many sports going on right now, CBB is mainly being bet by pros right now, the numbers will change quickly so be ready to jump on a game
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-11-15Just because a team is vying for bowl eligibility doesn't mean they're worth betting on. There's a reason that they are 5-5 or 4-6 at this stage of the season and you don't want to pay a premium on those teams
VSiN Final CountdownNFL/CFB2022-11-15Bet unders on extreme weather early in the week and worry about it later - get your line value and then you can decide if you want to middle or buy off by playing the over. Browns/Bills being the obvious example this week. Forecast was out yesterday, but total really got hammered this morning
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2022-11-16Don't bet overnight lines on teams in the second leg of a back-to-back because they could rest stars (see the Mavericks who are resting Luka Doncic tonight who played a ton last night in an OT game)
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2022-11-16Invest in your bets. Getting an NBA League Pass subscription will greatly increase your ability to learn about NBA teams and be a better handicapper
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-11-17Adam Burke: Pay attention to CBB strength of schedule early in the season, as not all opponents or performances are created equal. Will likely create betting value in the future.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-18In games featuring 2 bad teams, don't assume players won't be trying hard. Some have contracts they are working towards. The prop market could be your best bet in these spots
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-18Check out games that have both big spreads and low totals. It's harder for the favorite to cover in a game that isn't expected to have a lot of points. Panthers +13.5 could be the play against the Ravens (Total 41.5)
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-21The late game on Thanksgiving always gets a lot of bets, if you like the line in Patriots-Vikings, you might want to bet it now, as opposed to minutes before the game.
VSiN Final CountdownWORLD CUP2022-11-21Shop around for World Cup championship odds. Prices are all over the place for teams depending on where you look. Don’t lose value by betting at the first place you check. For example, Germany can be found anywhere from +500 to +1150 depending on where you look
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-11-22It’s ok to dabble in sports you aren’t well-versed in. But don’t overextend yourself betting on sports you haven’t done the proper research on
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-22Be wary of betting super-early look-ahead lines in the NFL. Thanksgiving Day games have changed quite a bit. You may be in a good spot, or need to look for a middle.
VSiN Final CountdownWORLD CUP2022-11-23Amal: Target games with a total of 3. Good chance of getting a push, and scoring 4 goals is difficult
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-11-23Adam Burke: Pay attention to line moves in early-season, neutral-site CBB tournaments, especially if there are previous games to refer to in those venues. Many will be bet under at the open in the first round and low-scoring games will lead to more under money and bets as the tournament goes along
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-24Go ahead and fire on fun props today - just go with smaller bets than your usual unit
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-11-24If you like the favorite at -7.5, hold out and see if it goes down to -7. The difference between -7.5 and -8 is negligible
VSiN Final CountdownWORLD CUP2022-11-28Wait until closer to game time if you want to make a value bet fading Team USA in the World Cup. They will be bet heavily up until game time & that's when you'll get the best number.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-11-28Don’t bet preseason short shots to win a futures bet. It’s not worth tying up your money for that long without a bigger payoff. Ex. The Astros obviously have a great shot to win the World Series, but at +550, it's probably not worth locking up your money for almost a year.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-29Don’t forget that you can roll teasers over from week to week. If you like a team on Monday Night Football, pair it with a game from next week.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-29This is the time to start handicapping the #1 NFL Draft pick market. With CFB season pretty much over, rumors about which teams like which players are finally important.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-11-30It could be beneficial to target big favorites on the first half line instead of the full game because they could get up big and then let off the gas in the 2nd half. See the Dolphins against the Texans last week.
VSiN Final CountdownWORLD CUP2022-11-30Stoppage time is more accurately calculated in this year’s World Cup. Consider that when betting totals. You will have more time in games than in previous years.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-01If you believe Deshaun Watson will be rusty, there’s potential for live-betting if the scoring is slow early in the game.
VSiN Final CountdownWORLD CUP2022-12-01Wait to bet on Netherlands until the game starts is close to starting because the value on them will greatly change over the next few days.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-02When you get later in the football season sometimes the full season stats don’t tell the full story. Shorten the sample size to give yourself a sense of how teams are playing right now.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-02If you are watching the Packers-Bears game and realize the Bears are keeping Justin Fields in the pocket, look for an opportunity to bet on the Packers in-game.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-06Always check to see if a moneyline parlay offers better odds than a teaser.
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-12-06Be aware when betting Bowl games early, players are still able to enter the transfer portal or declare for the Draft and miss their team’s Bowl game.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-07If you like Josh Allen to win MVP, now is the time at 14/1.
VSiN Final CountdownMLB2022-12-07Wait until the season starts to bet on a favorite in a futures market. You’re much more likely to get a better number than what is out there now.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2022-12-08If you like Steph Curry to win MVP at +800, get in on him now because his number is shrinking.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2022-12-08There’s a good opportunity to bet overnight lines in college basketball because lines change so much as tip-offs approach.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-12-09Get multiple betting apps. Shopping around for better numbers will let you maximize your profits.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-12-09Pay attention to the juice on spread and totals, it will tell you which way the number is about to move.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-12-12When betting player props - focus on ones where there are multiple ways for the player to reach their mark to maximize your chances of winning.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-12-12You do not have to sit on a position after further information proves it to have been a bad one.
VSiN Final CountdownNHL2022-12-13Pay attention to morning skate reports. It’s crucial to know who is in net in the NHL.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-13Pay attention to weather reports in the NFL this weekend. Especially on the East coast.
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-12-14The books could be overvaluing Clemson in their bowl game against Tennessee. They won't have DJ Uiagalelei. Look to target the Volunteers at +7.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-14Jared Goff has 22 touchdowns this season but only 2 have come on the road. Beware of Goff props this week when he's in MetLife Stadium.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-15Make sure your player props are in correlation with the way you bet the game. If you have the under in the game, don't get a lot of overs for passing & receiving props.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2022-12-15If you think Stephen Curry can win MVP when he comes back from injury, wait a bit. His odds will only get longer from what they are right now.
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-12-16Be careful when live betting CFB bowl games, unmotivated teams may give up if they get down early.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-16If you’re unsure about how offenses will look in a game with winter weather, wait until after kickoff and play it in-game.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-19You can find great value on opening lines. Don't be afraid to jump on a game as soon as the lines are posted.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-12-19If you see odds shifting dramatically (like the Eagles/Jalen Hurts markets today) before reports come out, the sportsbooks likely know something we don't yet.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-20Always check to see if a ML parlay offers better odds than a teaser.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-20Awards markets can be correlated. If it doesn't look like Jalen Hurts will win MVP, it hurts Nick Sirianni's chances at Coach of the Year. Bet accordingly if you are in both markets.
VSiN Final CountdownMLB2022-12-21Hold off on short shots in futures market. For example, if you like the Mets, they will likely hit a skid at some point and you can get a better number than what’s out there now.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-21If you want to bet the Eagles this week, wait until you hear that Jalen Hurts is officially ruled out.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-12-22In leagues with high variance like the NBA, buy low and sell high in futures markets when it’s still early in the season.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-12-22Don’t shy away from bets that have long term value just because of a short term negative spurt.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-12-23As opposed to jumping into heavily juiced markets at the end of the season, explore alternate ways to essentially make the same bet.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2022-12-23Never tear up a ticket until it is really dead. You never know what could happen in sports. Look at the NFC South.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-26As we approach the last few weeks of the season, be very aware of teams' playoff situations before placing a bet. For example, neither the Jaguars or Titans need to win this week.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2022-12-26Be aware of NBA teams' futility on the road this season. Look to fade road teams whenever possible.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-27Points are worth more in games with low totals, so look to tease up underdogs. (excluding the Titans this week)
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2022-12-27Kevin Durant is undervalued in the MVP market right now. If you think he and the Nets will keep up the good play, place your bets now.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-28Despite there only being 2 games left to the regular season, there are several bettable season-leader markets. Take a look at motivation and upcoming schedules and look for players with plus-odds who have a good shot.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-28Meaningless NFL games can provide a good opportunity to tease up favorites.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-29If you are in a spread pick-em contest and need to make up serious ground, it's the point in the season where you should select the teams you think the fewest people will be picking to catch up.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-29Look to bet unders on player props in these essentially meaningless NFL games, or ones where players likely won’t play the whole game (Cowboys-Titans).
VSiN Final CountdownCFB2022-12-30Teasing in college football is highly discouraged.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2022-12-30Teasers have been very good over the last month. Lots of great options this week.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2023-01-02As we saw in CFB today, it's never over until it's over. Never tear up a ticket.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-02This is the most important time of the NFL season to keep tabs on news about who is playing and who is resting starters.
VSiN Final CountdownNHL2023-01-03With NHL moneylines being so juiced at times, look to the puck line.
VSiN Final CountdownGOLF2023-01-03Golf is the sport where you see the most variance in betting. It's crucial to have multiple apps to get the best numbers. You will see very different odds on any given player depending on where you look.
VSiN Final CountdownNHL2023-01-04Goalies greatly impact betting lines in the NHL. Make sure you know who's in net before placing a bet.
VSiN Final CountdownGOLF2023-01-04Knowing the specifics of golf courses is key for betting. Certain players are better on certain types of grass, layouts, etc. Learn about 'course fits' and you'll be more successful.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-01-05When betting short favorites in CBB, look at teams' Free Throw shooting percentages before making a bet. Close games typically come down to that.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-05If you are still alive in spread pick-em contests and you need to make up ground, try to find picks you think will be very popular, and go the other way.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-06Look to bet the Cowboys in the first quarter or the first half. They will be scoreboard-watching might be able to take it easy in the 2nd half.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-06Hold off on betting the Lions-Packers game until you know what happens in the Seahawks game. The Lions could have nothing to play for if the Seahawks win.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2023-01-09Stephen Curry is reportedly coming back on Tuesday. If you like him to win MVP, now is likely your last chance to get a number like 50/1.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2023-01-09Kevin Durant's recovery from his knee injury could drastically impact the MVP odds. If you think he could be out for an extended period of time, jump on some of the longer shots now, like Joel Embiid.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-10Betting a Super Bowl MVP candidate right now can be a better way to get a price on a short-shot team you think can win. Ex. Josh Allen is +550 to win SB MVP and the Bills are +400 to win the game.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-10Take everything you hear right now about the NFL Draft with a grain of salt. Some people will make predictions hoping to get interactions online, and some NFL brass are sending smoke screens.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-11Keep tabs on the NFL Draft markets at your sportsbook daily. They will often add things without announcement and you can get great value on markets like positional totals, team to take a position, etc.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-11Shop around in golf. Perhaps more than in any other sport, you can get drastically different numbers depending on which book you're at.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-12Don't over-bet now that your NFL futures have cashed. You likely have more money in your account than you did just recently. Keep your pace.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-12Check out stage of elimination props vs this week’s moneylines. For example if you like the Bucs to beat the Cowboys, you can likely get a better price on “Cowboys to lose in the Wild Card Round” than the Buccaneers ML this week.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2023-01-13Pay attention to the juice on spreads and totals, it will tell you which way the number is about to move.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-13Make sure your NFL props correlate with how you think the game will go. Don't bet a bunch of Seahawks overs if you think they're going to get crushed by the 49ers.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-16Be careful betting on Tom Brady's rushing prop tonight set at 0.5 yard. His net rushing yards this season in -1 and has rushed over a yard only six times this season.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-16If you think the Bucs are going to win tonight and win big, a correlated play would be Dak Prescott throwing a pick. He was tied for the most picks thrown in the NFL this season
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2023-01-17Beware of NBA health updates. Key players can be listed as probable and then end up resting. This can greatly impact the lines.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-17Don’t bet preseason short shots to win a futures bet. It’s not worth tying up your money for that long without a bigger payoff.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-18Stage of elimination props are a great place to hedge a futures bet you might want to get off of.
VSiN Final CountdownGOLF2023-01-18There are many ways to bet golf other than outright winners. You can still get very good odds for players to finish in the top 20 or top 10. Don't limit yourself to picking just winners.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-01-19College Basketball can be a great place to get an edge. Bookmakers have to put a line on every game, every day. It's very tough for them to keep up with each team. Follow the smaller conferences and you can gain an edge.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2023-01-19If you like anybody besides Nikola Jokic to win NBA MVP, now is the best time to get in. His odds have dropped to -110, everybody else is at least +400, which is a very nice number for players who can definitely still win this.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-202 of the remaining NFL teams have significant home field advantages thanks to the crowd, the Bills and the Chiefs. Do not underestimate that factor when betting those games this weekend.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-23Don't be afraid to look further down the odds board for Super Bowl MVP. Even with just four teams left there are very bettable players at nearly 100/1 (George Kittle)
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-01-23John Fanta: Xavier has a really tough schedule this week and is the favorite right now to win the Big East, place a bet on Marquette right now while you can.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-24Cold weather mainly impacts the kicking game when it comes to point totals. Beware of the over in the Chiefs-Bengals game, it's supposed to be very cold.
VSiN Final CountdownGOLF2023-01-24This week's golf tournament begins on Wednesday instead of Thursday. Make sure to get your bets in soon.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-25If you want to bet head-to-head player props that are hard to predict how many attempts they will get (ex. Jake Elliott vs Robbie Gould made FGs), just go with the player who is getting the plus-money.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-25Even though there are only 4 teams left, there's still great value on the QBs to win Super Bowl MVP which offer better odds than the team to win the game.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-26With all four possible Super Bowl matchup look-ahead lines at PK, make your Super Bowl winner bets now, while you can get plus-money on all four teams.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-26If you feel strongly about who will win the Super Bowl, you can get great value in exactas by betting them to beat either potential opponent.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-27Dig deep into all of the props your book have available. Sometimes you can find the same prop in 2 different sections, but with different odds.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2023-01-27With all eyes on the NFL this Sunday, take advantage of betting on other sports while the books are slow to catch up.
VSiN Final CountdownNHL2023-01-30Make sure you know who is in net when betting hockey. Backup goalies can greatly impact the lines.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2023-01-30Never chase your losses. If you were a 49ers bettor yesterday, it would've been very tempting to bet bigger on the next game. Keep your units consistent, no matter how much you are down.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-01-31Now is the time to start paying closer attention to CBB futures markets. With conference play heating up, the great teams will emerge. Get your tickets in while you can.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-01-31It takes a lot more than a coach to turn a team around. Beware of betting on Sean Payton and the Broncos just yet.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-01The Travis Kelce Receiving Yards number will likely increase soon. If you like the over, bet it now.
VSiN Final CountdownGOLF2023-02-01Tom Hoge has gotten better at using his wedges so far this golf season, which sets him up well for the course this week at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-02-02Adam Burke: Be careful when betting on ranked teams early, if you like the other side, it might be best to bet later at a better number.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-02Adam Burke: "Addition by subtraction" - when betting Super Bowl props, have more minus bets than plus bets, betting a little to win a lot is great (safety, OT, etc), but there's a reason those are long shots.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-03Don’t over-bet during the Super Bowl just because there are so many markets. Plan out what you want to bet, and then only bet the ones you feel really good about.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-03Make sure your props correlate to how you think the game will go. If you think it will be a high-scoring game. Don’t bet a bunch of unders.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-06Make sure your same-game parlays correlate to how you think the game is going to go. All parts of a parlay need to make sense with each other.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-06Super Bowl prop over/under numbers are constantly shifting. Keep your eye on them constantly to get the best number/juice.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-07If you want to bet the under on the Super Bowl, wait until the last minute. The total is on the rise.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-07Novice bettors love to bet overs. Expect prop numbers to increase as the start of the Super Bowl gets close.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2023-02-08The Super Bowl brings many promo offers within sports betting apps. Sign up for as many as you can to take advantage of free bets.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-08The Super Bowl is a very tempting time to bet on every market. Plan out your bets and stick to the ones you like the most before actually placing them so you don't overexpose yourself.
VSiN Final CountdownXFL2023-02-13In the XFL, teams can go for 1, 2, or 3 points after a touchdown, which changes the key numbers. A 9-point lead is only a one-possession game. Take that into consideration when betting spreads.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-13Live betting is the best way to get off of a bad bet. Just don't jump the gun and hedge your bets too early.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2023-02-14Look to bet games with high pre-flop spreads in game instead of before. You'll likely get a chance to take an easier number.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2023-02-14You can gain a huge advantage in the NBA by betting overnight lines in games where you think one side might end up sitting players due to injury or need for rest.
VSiN Final CountdownMLB2023-02-15Don't be MLB awards short shots at this point. You will most likely get a better number at some point during the season.
VSiN Final CountdownNHL2023-02-15Sometimes NHL moneylines are unbettable, don't be afraid to look for puck lines or team totals to get around that.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2023-02-16Jaren Jackson Jr. should probably be a bigger favorite for Defensive Player of the Year. If you are okay with laying the money on a future, get your bets in now.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-02-16Now is the best time to lock in on college basketball and bet some conference futures if you see a team that is undervalued. It will also give you a leg up come tournament time if you've watched some games.
VSiN Final CountdownXFL2023-02-17A TD in the XFL can be worth up to 9 points, consider that when betting the totals, which are all pretty low.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2023-02-17The Clippers are on their way to being fully healthy and could be adding Russell Westbrook. If you think their upswing will continue, get a bet in now.
VSiN Final CountdownALL2023-02-20When a new season or sport starts up, it's extra important to log your bets. Track what's working and what's not and see what you can learn.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-20Hold off on betting NFL futures until some of the big-name QBs find landing spots (Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers). You don't want to miss out on a better number.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-02-21Make your own CBB power ratings ahead of the Tournament. Use those to handicap the games and you may find an edge.
VSiN Final CountdownNHL2023-02-21Pay attention to scheduling in the NHL. Teams on back-to-backs are tired and have a tough time playing as hard as they did the night before.
VSiN Final CountdownCBB2023-02-22Don't be afraid to bet longshots once we get into the NCAA Tournament. If your team makes the Sweet 16 you can likely hedge and guarantee a profit.
VSiN Final CountdownMLB2023-02-22Don't bet the short shots in the MLB futures markets right now. You can more than likely get a better number during the season if you are patient and ready to pounce when you see it.
VSiN Final CountdownNFL2023-02-23Don't bet the guy with minus-odds for "who will start in week 1" props. It's just not worth it with so many question marks still out there this offseason.
VSiN Final CountdownNBA2023-02-23The Warriors are built for the playoffs. Once they get healthy, they could be dangerous. Get your futures bets in now if you like them.