20 Best Books About Sports Betting (2023 Update)

The sports gambling book you can bet on sports betting combines america's national pastime (sports) with its national passion (gambling). in the u.s., more than a third of the population bets on at least one sporting event every year. with the recent lifting of the federal ban on sports gambling, states are pushing legislation to take advantage of the new potential source of revenue. the best sports betting books are data driven, statistically honest, and offer ways to take action. sports betting for dummies will cover the basics, as well as delving into more nuanced topics. you’ll find all the need-to-know information on types of bets, statistics, handicapping fundamentals, and more.

How do sportsbooks make their lines? which types of bets are the best? can you beat the house? the logic of sports betting answers all these questions and more with a dash of humor and a whole lot of real talk about how it all works. peek behind the counter and learn how sportsbooks operate. combine that insider knowledge with why-didn't-i-think-of-that sports betting logic, and you have the winning formula. ed miller is a best-selling (over 300,000 copies sold) author of books on poker and gambling. this is his first book on sports betting, but maybe his favorite book to write so far. matthew davidow is a sports modeler, using proprietary methods to beat major sports betting markets for over 15 years, and co-founding two leading private sports analytics firms along the way. what people are saying about the logic of sports betting: "matt and ed are two of the smartest minds in sports betting." – rufus peabody, professional sports bettor "as a sportsbook employee for 30-plus years, i find it difficult to read or watch anything about sports betting. but i could not put the logic of sports betting down. it's that good." – robert walker, las vegas bookmaker

Learn how to bet on sports safely, smartly, and responsibly—and profit big—with this easy-to-use guide, perfect for beginners! betting money on sports can be great fun and is a sure way to turn any sports game into an exciting must-watch event. however, it can be dangerous to the uninitiated—new gamblers can risk too much, bet randomly, or even lose it all. the everything guide to sports betting won’t let that happen. filled with tips, tricks, and tactics, this handy guide shows you how to place bets strategically. you’ll learn all of the different types of bets you can make, how to spot a potentially profitable bet, and when to walk away. covering all of the major sports leagues, the everything guide to sports betting will introduce you to the sports betting world and show you how to beat the casinos at their own games. in no time, you’ll be a gambling pro—and cash in on some major wins!

Few people manage to make money from gambling, and fewer still make a living from it. written for hardened and novice betters alike, joseph buchdahl's essential guide examines, through various numerical techniques, how fixed odds punters may learn to beat the bookmaker, protect profits through a sensible approach to risk management, and turn high-risk gambling into a form of low-risk investment.

About the bookthe complete guide to sports betting will show you the systems and methods that sharp sports bettors use everyday in determining which games offer the highest value and the most chance to profit. inside you will learn how to create your own set of accurate power rankings, how to analyze betting patterns and trends, and how to evaluate early and late line movements on games among many other professional techniques. if you are serious about improving your betting iq and gaining the necessary edge over the sportsbook this book will be an indispensable guide in showing you how to achieve that.

How to enjoy a day at the races-and bet to win! the last two years have seen a record number of americans tune in for climatic triple crown races featuring smarty jones and funny cide; in 2004, television viewership jumped a whopping 61 percent over the record set in 2003, and the belmont stakes race itself drew a record crowd of more than 120,000! this easy-to-understand guide shows first-time visitors to the track how to enjoy the sport of horse racing-and make smart bets. it explains: what goes on at the track what to look for in horses and jockeys how to read a racing form and do simple handicapping how to manage betting funds and make wagers that stand a good chance of paying off. complete with coverage of off-track and online betting, it's just what anyone needs to play the ponies-and win! richard eng (las vegas, nv) is a racing writer and handicapper for the las vegas review-journal, a columnist for the daily racing form, and the host of a horseracing radio program in las vegas. he was formerly a part of the abc sports team that covered the triple crown.

When you bet sports, you bet into a number. to win, you must make your own number. that's what handicapping is. you're not going to succeed at that just by watching sports center. you need to get organized. this book is the start.new for 2022: an update on … everything. sports betting is in a constant flux; stay on top of the changes.

This book contains systems and angles for all four of the major sports in the united states. professional football, basketball, hockey and baseball are all covered. in addition, college basketball and college football are covered. some of these are easy to use angles, but others are more complex systems that form a strong foundation for sports handicapping that can be improved upon by smart handicappers. these systems are the quick line method (nfl), the underdog advantage (mlb), the road dog method (nhl), the point spread overlay method (nba), and the betting odds analysis methods for college basketball and college football. these systems have been developed and used successfully by ken osterman at race and sports books throughout las vegas. the rules for each system are clearly explained, so it is understood why they work. tips for improving these systems are also provided. the following is the complete list of angles and systems: nfl football – the injured star nfl football – the hat trick nfl football – the quick line method nfl football – calculating over and under baseball – the aaa surprise baseball – the underdog advantage nhl – the road dog method nba basketball – the point spread overlay method college basketball – the betting odds analysis method college football – the betting odds analysis method appendix – mistakes to avoid about the authorken osterman has been developing systems, methods, and angles for a wide range of gambling games and sports wagering activities for more than 25 years, and successfully applying them at various casinos and sports books. he spends his time writing and playing his favorite systems in casinos and sports books throughout his hometown of las vegas, nevada.

Sports betting has become a truly global phenomenon, facilitated by new communication technologies. as a result, the development of deviances, from match-fixing to money laundering, has accelerated. this new reality has numerous implications, for both the regulation of this billion-dollar industry and the very integrity of sport, sport financing and betting operations. written by an international team of academic researchers and industry professionals, international sports betting explores the central concepts of integrity and deviance, governance and policy, as well as perennial issues linked to the gambling sector, such as regulatory responsibilities and the fight against gambling addiction. unlike other treatments of the gambling industry, the book offers a multi-disciplinary sociological and managerial critique that goes beyond a traditional focus on law and regulation. this is fascinating reading for any student, researcher or practitioner working in the areas of sport business, international business, international regulation, policy studies or gambling studies.

Of the millions of recreational sports gamblers, only a few achieve long-term positive results. logan fields is one such bettor and in 20/20 sports betting, he shares his expertise.fields placed his first sports bet online in 1999 and soon recognized that sports betting was his life's calling. only four months later, he left his day job and has been wagering on sports ever since. logan takes readers through those early years and chronicles how he managed to steadily build his bankroll and quickly transition to become a full-time pro. baseball, football, golf, nascar, hockey, horse racing-name the sport and fields tells you how to beat it.the author also provides guidance on where sports bettors should play, making money in today's markets, what the future of sports betting has in store, and how anticipated rule changes will affect sports betting markets nationwide.most importantly, 20/20 sports betting details how you need to think and operate to be a winning player in this beatable gambling arena.

Is there really such a thing as a professional gambler? the answer is an unequivocal, "yes!" this book's authors are but two examples. many thousands of people around the country make a good living exclusively from gambling. it is not easy, but it can be done. the key is to understand which games are beatable and know how to beat them. david sklansky and mason malmuth have spent many years writing about the finer points of poker, blackjack, and other beatable games. as you will see in the book, those other "games" are horses, sports, progressive slots and video poker, casino tournaments, and special promotions. they don't include craps, roulette, keno, or baccarat for reasons they'll explain. this book, was written for the not quite as experienced aspiring gambler. it shows you everything you need to learn and do if you want to gamble for a living from both the practical and the technical standpoints. the rest is up to you.

I will teach you how to win more bets, but first a story… i was hungover. i had spent the previous night in an italian bar trying to convince naïve girls that i was jason sehorn of the new york giants. this was my move. it wasn't particularly effective, but it was the best i had… the next morning i found myself on a train going from bologna to rome. i was young, and this would be my first visit to the ancient city. as luck would have it, i was seated next to evelyn o'reilly. in a moment of sheer madness, i politely declined. i had the next few hours to contemplate what had just happened, and i became paralyzed by my own stupidity. what the hell was wrong with me? i had an amazing opportunity, but i was too damn dumb to realize it. this exquisite creature exited my life forever, only to revisit every now and again as a memory… this same scenario plays out every single weekend of the football season. beautiful opportunities are out there, but most bettors can't see them. they aren't trained on what to look for, and when they finally do discover a gem, they are too scared to act. taking advantage of situational opportunities is what separates the sharps from the stiffs. "good teams win, great teams cover" is a collection of betting advice that will make you a sharper sports bettor. my strategy of situational betting in college and pro football is a time-tested method for beating the sportsbook. i highlight over twenty situational opportunities where the bettor will gain an advantage over the house. included are detailed examples from past football seasons which will allow the reader to gain a firm understanding of the concepts that can make your betting very profitable. i also mix in candid and embarrassing personal stories that makes this a highly entertaining read while providing valuable insight that will educate all levels of degenerate gamblers. if you are sick of praying for backdoor covers, if countless bad beats have made your betting life miserable, if you are reloading your gambling account way too often – then this book is for you. about the author: pat hagerty is the luckiest sob out there. he gambles the way he lives life, and he tries to get a little better every day. this has led to abundant success in his personal, professional and his gambling life. besides being a degenerate gambler, pat is the host of club shaw's draft party. he has written three other books on a subject you don't care about. he shot 67 at red's, and leads his beer hockey league in penalty minutes. you can also follow him on facebook @fishyfive and twitter @fishy_five.

Betting thoroughbreds for the 21st century is a revised and updated third edition to the classic betting thoroughbreds, first released over 30 years ago. the book's popularity and cult following is contagious for both new racing fans and seasoned players, and has been the standard in the industry for handicapping excellence for decades. this newly revamped edition covers recent industry changes, including synthetic surfaces, super trainers, wagering syndicates, computer software programs and more.

As the daily racing form's featured handicapping columnist, dave litfin has become one of the most recognized and trusted authorities in the racing world. now, for the first time in a book, dave litfin shares his expertise and provides an arsenal of new information, strategies, and competitive angles for smarter, more successful betting. according to dave litfin, there is no single, surefire system of betting. instead, consistent success is based on a synergistic combination of class, form, speed, pace, and trainers. with his unique experience, litfin examines hundreds of races and result charts from the daily racing form and shows how to evaluate a race's possibilities from all angles and uncover the information that matters in a horse's past performances. here, horseplayers are given the first comprehensive look at how to use speed figures to determine a horse's improving or declining form. but speed figures document only how fast a horse has raced in the past, and the form of a racehorse is constantly changing. with this in mind, litfin discloses methods that will help handicappers recognize horses that are about to run the race of their lives and those that should be avoided, since their good form is already exposed. written in direct, plainspoken style, and with unique access to the daily racing form, dave litfin's expert handicapping offers an insider's look at the information – and strategies that will provide horseplayers with the winning edge over their competition.

Thinking, and betting, like the pros"most people in sports betting are looking at things the wrong way."- peter webb, founder of bet angel"some people only ever seem to want to hit the sexy six, and not take the singles"- compton hellyer, founder of sporting index – this is a book that teaches you how to bet on sports with the same discipline and mindset as the professionals. – lots of books and websites give advice on profitable strategies – and tipsters and systems proliferate. but this is the only guide that helps you make your trades and bank your wins for the long term, avoiding the perennial dangers of overconfidence, irrationality and emotion. – however successful your selections, you are never safe from crippling losses until you know how to bet with the clear head and calm approach of the masters. – the simple fact is that most people betting on sports lose over the long term. performance errors currently hamper the majority of bettors: they lose their bets because they first lose their heads. – the only answer is to think differently. with chapters ranging across motivation, performance analysis, the betting process and going pro, this book is the definitive guide to achieving this:- use dozens of exercises to sharpen your thinking and refine your betting processes.- share in the exclusive insights of professional sports bettors, who reveal for the first time how they have built successful gambling careers.- benefit in every chapter from one-to-one training from the author, a professional sports and trading performance coach. – sports betting to win is your own personal course for establishing a firm psychological foundation for long-term betting success.

Great for beginners and intermediate horse players, the second edition of "smarter bets the exacta way" is designed to teach you the basic principals and art of betting exactas. this simple process contains solid handicapping strategies to help you to identify the best horses to include in your all your wagers. as a long time horse racing enthusiast, horse owner and kentucky derby fan, keith will share with you all the information you need to make a higher return on your investments. you will learn keith's formula to identifying top contenders to include in all your bets, including how to analyze a race with positive results. included are personal experiences and exacta wagering in the kentucky derby. learn all the solid handicapping strategies to cashing more winning tickets. whether you are novice at handicapping or think you know what you are doing, this book will teach you what you need to know in simple language. included in this book are chapters in understanding the exacta bets, evaluating your horses and choosing the best options to maximize your profits. train yourself, condition yourself and prepare yourself to produce the ultimate payoff.

Advice on betting sports for beginners to experts.

Advice on betting sports for beginners to experts.

In this book, kevin pullein explains how you can work ou what is lively to happen during a football match and how you might be able to exploit this knowledge profitably by betting. in each chapter there will be both theory and practice, in separate but complementary sections.

Since 2019 this book exists in german, now finally the english translation of this buyer exists! lorenz laplace succeeded in gaining a fortune of 20,000 eur quite systematically through sports betting within three years with 1,000 eur starting capital and many small bets with stakes of 20-50 eur. laplace gives tips in easy-to-remember rules: for example, the main betting rule, the tax-favourites rule or the crass-outsider rule. the derivation of these tips is done in an understandable way, and the calculations are very easy to follow. the core of his strategy for betting is based on the following insight: the probabilities for a sporting event cannot be calculated exactly. so, every betting provider errs in setting the odds. some odds are too low, others are too high for the outcome. it is only necessary to recognise in which direction the betting provider errs, e.g., in favour of the underdog or the favourite. the bettor's error is analysed with the help of a four-point plan, and then the bets are placed, naturally on the events that have received odds that are too high from the bettor.in addition, lorenz laplace gives other decisive tips, e.g., how to optimally integrate promotions: deposit bonuses, free bets, cashback, or combination bet insurance, etc. the book is a must for every betting enthusiast who wants to make long – term profits with betting.