Getting Ready For NFL Football Betting In 2012

Who’s ready for some football betting action? Not so fast. The football season doesn’t officially kick off until next week, so you’re going to have to wait a bit if you want to make some money by betting on the NFL.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t get excited about what’s ahead for sports bettors. And what better way to get stoked for the 2012 NFL season than to relive last February’s Super Bowl?

So, here’s a quarter-by-quarter replay of what happened, in case you’re a sports bettor who made tons of cash betting on New York and you want to relive the magic of the best 60 minutes in sports (if you bet the farm on New England, feel free to skip this article).

1^st Quarter
New York claims an early 9-0 lead, a score that excited Giants fan and caused mild heart attacks for those who took the Patriots when betting on Super Bowl. In case you forgot, at one point New York ran 19 plays to New England’s paltry one.

2^nd Quarter
The Patriots brought out their defibrillators to resuscitate those stressed out NFL football bettors and general New England supporters, scoring 10 in the 2^nd quarter through a Stephen Gostowski 29-yard field goal. With eight seconds to go in the half, Danny Woodhead’s 4-yard reception brought New England into the lead.

3^rd Quarter
In the third, Brady kept killing it, netting five more completions. The Giants couldn’t touch New England’s QB. He even opened the second half with a nice 12-yard touchdown to Aaron Hernandez, pushing New England’s lead 17-9. But that didn’t last. Back to back field goals by Lawrence Tynes—one at 38 yards, one at 33—brought the Giants within spitting distance of tying things up.

4^th Quarter
Let’s just skip to the only part of the 4^th that matters. With 3:53 to go, New York grabbed the ball. On their first play, Manning tossed what can only be described as a bomb way down the left sideline, straight into the arms of Mario Manningham. The toss put the New York Giants at the 50, and they put all their effort into getting within the 10-yard line with just under one minute to go. The Patriots let them score a touchdown for six points in order to get the ball back with just enough time to head down the field—or at least that was the plan.

Unfortunately for those who had bets on the Super Bowl and took Tom Brady’s squad to win, that didn’t happen. But those who bet on the Giants made a killing as the Giants were crown the Super Bowl XLVI champs. Also, Giants fans can look at a good season this year after watching their team win over the Pats again in the preseason rematch game win.

So, after reading this, you’re either ridiculously stoked for the NFL regular season kickoff, or you’re pretty bummed about how the last Super Bowl unfolded. But don’t worry. For sports bettors, this year is way different.

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Final Week Of NFL Preseason: Betting Now Open At SportsBettingOnline

It’s almost September, and that means we’re inching closer the start of the NFL regular season—a huge time for everyone who loves to bet on football. But you don’t have to wait until next month to hit the online sports books for solid odds on NFL.

NFL preseason is coming to end—hopefully with a major bang for betting fans. The Miami Dolphins will head to Cowboys Stadium to take on Dallas.

Dallas lost the last preseason matchup with the Dolphins, back on September 1^st of last year. Their preseason record this year is 2-1.

And even though Miami is 0-3 in preseason play, we wouldn’t be surprised if Dallas isn’t at their best tonight.

The Cowboys are coming off a 20-19 victory over the St. Louis Rams, but they’re likely going to focus all their energy on preparing for their season opener against the New York Giants next week.

Miami, on the other hand, doesn’t play their regular season opener on the road against the Houston Texans until September 9^th, so it’s safe for NFL sports bettors to assume that they’ll enter tonight’s game with a goal of leaving the preseason with at least one game under their belt.

You can check tonight’s NFL betting lines at SportsBettingOnline.ag. It might just be the preseason, but the online sportsbook has solid lines for all games—including NFL betting odds for the regular season.

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Dodgers Look To Rebound From Monday’s 10-0 Loss To The Rockies

Date/Time: Tue, Aug 28 / 08:40:00 PM ET, Coors Field, Denver, Colorado

It was supposed to be the ultimate blockbuster trade for the LA Dodgers, one that would help them refocus, reenergize, and re-conquer the National League. But so far, the Dodgers have gotten off to a rocky start.

Dodgers management are hoping that the new team squad—featuring 9 players acquired from Boston in a trade on Saturday—can help them get to the post season. But that might be easier said than done, given LA’s pretty much record-setting loss Monday night.

Josh Beckett made his debut last night in Dodgers blue against the Rockies, but things didn’t go as planned. The Dodgers fell 10-0 to the Rockies—one of their worst losses of the 2012 MLB season—and they’re now 2 ½ games back of their NL West rivals, the San Francisco Giants.

They’re also 2 ½ games back of the wild card spot, with Atlanta and St. Louis standing between them and postseason play (not to mention big profits for sports bettors who are counting on seeing the Dodgers listed in world series odds at online sportsbooks.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers LH Chris Capuano (11-9, 3.37 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Tyler Chatwood (3-3, 4.98)

Tonight, LA will look to Chris Capuano, who’s 1-2 with a 3.26 ERA in three starts against the Rockies this season, to turn things around. In Denver, however, he’s 0-4 with a 5.04 ERA since winning there in 2005 when he was with the Brewers.

He’ll face off against Tyler Chatwood, a righthander with a 4.98 ERA in 12 games this season, five of which were starts. He’s 1-1 in two career starts against the Dodgers, with a 3.75 ERA.

Game Odds:
Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5-115, ML -165
Colorado Rockies: +1.5-105, ML +155
Game Total: 10.5, o/u -110

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NCAA Football Week 1: Two Games That Matter

College football has finally arrived. The 2012 NCAA Football Season will kick off this week the first games of the season schedule to start this Thursday, August 30^th at 7:00 pm ET.

While fans and bettors will have their hands full this weekend, as well as multiple chances to call for some additional action, Week 1 features only two games matching top-25 opponents and both involve teams representing the state of Michigan.

The first game will take place this Friday, August 31^st when No. 13 Michigan State Spartans hosts No. 24 Boise State Broncos at 8PM ET.  According to recent college football odds, the Spartans currently show listed at - 6.5-points against the Boise State Broncos.

The Spartans finished the season 11–3, 7–1 in Big Ten play to be champions of the Legends Division. Michigan represented the division in the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game where they lost to Wisconsin (Leaders Division) 39–42. In addition, the team was invited to the Outback Bowl where they defeated Georgia 33–30 after three overtimes.

Meanwhile, Boise State is 73-6 under Coach Chris Petersen and has knocked off Virginia Tech and Georgia in their last two season openers. The Broncos closed the 2011 regular season with 12–1 overall record and 6–1 Mountain West play to finish in second place. They were invited the Maaco Bowl Las Vegas for the second consecutive year where they easily beat the Arizona State Sun Devils 56–24

Probably the most expected game of the week will take place on Saturday night when the current BCS National Champions and number two favorite, the Alabama Crimson Tide, play the number 8^th Michigan Wolverines at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The atmosphere and fan expectation for this game couldn’t be greater. The always impressive Cowboy stadium will welcome about 80,000 fans for this game, and the full capacity for this game is already sold out.

In addition to hosting the past three Cotton Bowl games and the Big 12 Championship Game in 2009-10, the famous dome stadium has also hosted four neutral-site Cowboys Classics, including BYU’s 14-13 upset over the Oklahoma Sooners in 2009, TCU’s 2010 victory over Oregon State 30-21, and LSU’s 40-27 beating over Oregon registered last year.

The defending national champion, the Alabama Crimson Tide, enters the game as a -13 favorite over Michigan. Alabama has not lost a non-conference game since 2008. Despite its underdog tag, Michigan is coming off an 11-2 season in 2011 that includes a 236-20 victory over Virginia Tech at last year’s Sugar Bowl. Michigan is also 2-1 against the Crimson Tide, with all three previous meetings coming in bowl games.

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No Star Power, But Lots Of Horsepower In Travers Stakes

With I’ll Have Another, Bodemeister, and Union Rags officially out of the 2012 Travers, any hope for star power captivating the hearts of those who love to bet on horses is pretty much nonexistent. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find some solid horse wagering picks.

There’s no such thing as a sure thing in the horse racing world, but Jim Dandy Stakes winner Alpha is looking pretty solid going into the $1 million Travers Stakes on Sunday, August 25th. And those following horse race betting online might want to pay attention.

Alpha is fresh on the heels of a July 28^th victory, and he’s the 5-2 morning line favorite. You’ll find Alpha in post six, with the familiar Ramon Dominguez on the saddle.

It’s not just his last win that makes the 3-year-old look stellar. Alpha has earned $860,000 over four wins in a total of eight career starts, including victories in the Count Fleet and Withers Stakes at Aqueduct Race Track.

But before committing to the latest horse odds, horserace bettors might want to consider his losses though, especially for those who are thinking of dropping money on Alpha to win this weekend. He recorded an 11^th place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and 12^th in the Kentucky Derby.

Horse bettors looking for another solid horse can turn to Nonios. He’s a 4-1 second choice, who finished second in the Haskel Invitational. Of six starts, Nonios has claimed three titles, pocketing $329,000 into his saddle along the way.

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Blue Jays Hit Motown To Face Detroit Tigers: Tonight At 7:05PM ET

Date/Time: Tue, Aug 21 / 7:05:00 PM ET, Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

The Blue Jays are depressingly horrible for Toronto fans and sports bettors who had hoped to capitalize on the strong team north of the border before most of their players toppled down onto the DL. The Blue Jays sit at the bottom of the AL East with a 56-65 record

The Tigers? They’re 1.5 games back from a Wild Card spot (Toronto’s 9.5 games back, for the record) and looking very attractive to bandwagon Torontonians looking for a new team to get excited about (Detroit’s just a four hour drive from Canada’s largest city).

PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Ricky Romero (8-10, 5.53 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Max Scherzer (12-6, 4.41)

Tonight, the two teams face off against each other in the first of a 3-game series. Mark Scherzer steps on the mound for Detroit, armed with a 12-6 record and a 4.41 ERA. If history is any indication, Detroit should take game 1. Scherzer is 2-0 with a 1.67 ERA in four career outings against the Jays.

He’s also coming off a 5-1 victory against Minnesota where he struck out 10 in seven innings.

That’s a stark contrast to Ricky Romero, who takes the mound for Toronto. On the same day that Scherzer took control in Minnesota, Romero gave up six runs to Chicago in just over six innings. He’s now 0-9 (yes, 0-9) with a 745 ERA in his last 10 starts.

You can check out the available odds on MLB for this game at Sports Betting Online. We’ll give you a clue. Toronto isn’t the favorite. But like all online sports betting lines, you never know how things are going to play out. One thing’s for sure, though. No matter who you pick, you’ll get 10% cash back, every week, win or lose.

Game Odds:
Toronto Blue Jays: +1.5 -105, ML +210
Detroit Tigers: -1.5 -115, ML -225
Game Total: 9, o/105, u/-125

Sports bettors looking to capitalize on the Toronto-Detroit series might want to pay attention to what’s happening on the DL. According to Manager John Farrell, Brett Lawrie might leap back to the plate from the disabled list just in time for the series.

And outside the DL, Yunel Escobar and Edwin Encarnacion have been consistent against Cherzer in the last few matchups, pulling through hit after hit against the right-hander.

2012 NFL Preseason Week 3: Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals

Date/Time: Thu, Aug 23 / 07:00:00 PM ET, Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

The Green Bay Packers will travel to Ohio this Thursday night to face the Cincinnati Bengals for the first time since 2008. Thursday night game will be the 17th preseason meeting overall between the two teams, with the Bengals holding an 11-4-1 advantage in the all-time series. The first time these teams faced off in the preseason was back in 1970, when both teams tied 10-10. In their last preseason match held back in 2008, which marked QB Aaron Rodgers’ first NFL start (preseason or regular season), the Bengals won 20-17.

Now, normally the third preseason game is often considered as the most important because official starters are usually rested or see little action during the first two games of the post season. Green Bay desperately needs to put a good or convincing performance against the Bengals if they really want to earn their first preseason win of the year.

So far, the Packers suffered two setbacks this preseason; losing their initial game vs. the San Diego Charges 13-21 and then surprisingly falling 35-10 at home vs. the Cleveland Browns.

In their previous two preseason games, the Packers were far from being spectacular or even acceptable. What they shown so far this preseason falls short from a team currently listed as the second favorite squad to win Super Bowl XLVII according to oddsmakers. Future odds on NFL have the Packers listed at +500, right behind the overall favorite, the New England Patriots (+450).

The Packers will kick off the regular season on September 9^th with a high voltage game vs. the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field. Early NFL betting odds show Green Bay as -6 favorite to win this game, with a total of 48 (-110 o/u).

Meanwhile, Cincinnati won their first two preseason games and looked pretty strong both offensively and defensively. In Week 1, the Bengals edged the New York Jets with a 17-6 home victory, and then defeated the Atlanta Falcons 24-19 last Thursday, August 16^th.

In their second preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton was 8-for-14 for 125 yards and one TD. Wide receiver A.J Green finished the game with two catches for 59 yards and one touchdown scored in a beautiful move that resulted in a 50-yard play.

Game Odds:
Green Bay Packers: -3-110                              
Cincinnati Bengals: +3-110     
Game Total: 45, o/u -110

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Back To The Future With The NFL: How Past Bets Can Predict Future Wins

Sometimes, to find out what’s going to happen in the future, you need to look to the past. No, this isn’t a post about time travel, though as people who love to bet on NFL games, we love the Back to the Future 2 storyline that centers on the Grey’s Sports Almanac—a huge boon for followers and NFL bettors.

I mean, come on. What online sports bettor hasn’t dreamed about getting their hands on a single publication that details the wins and losses of every major sporting event in history—including how odds on NFL will play out?

Unfortunately, Back to the Future 2 wasn’t based on a true story, so if you’re hoping to get your hands on an almanac that predicts the outcome of NFL games so you can steer in the right NFL betting lines direction, you’re out of luck.

Actually, not necessarily. Studying the past performances of NFL teams over the course of their NFL playing history since 1995, can provide bettors with resourceful information. As you know, in the betting world, information means everything.

Using the NFL game results for the last 16 years, we’ve compiled your best and worst bets for Week 2 of preseason NFL sports betting.

Your Best Bet for Week 2 Preseason Betting

Green Bay Packers
The Packers are 4-point favorites hosting the Browns on Thursday. If we had a sports almanac, it would pretty much guarantee a Green Bay win. They’ve been absolutely stellar since ’95 in Week 2.

Why they’re a good pick for Week 2: The Packers are 12-4 SU and 12-4 ATS over the last 16 years

San Diego Chargers
Dating back to the Philip Rivers era, the Chargers are 3-3 straight up in Week 2 preseason games, but they’ve nailed a 4-2 record against the spread.

Why they’re a good pick for Week 2: The Chargers are 10-6 SU and 12-4 ATS over the last 16 years

Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboy’s Week 1 record during preseason play is pretty horrendous. We’re talking 4-13 against the spread since ’95. But since ’06, they’ve worked hard to turn things around for Week 2, pushing through a 4-2 straight up record for NFL sports bettors.

Why they’re a good pick for Week 2: The Cowboys are 8-8 SU and 10-6 ATS over the last 16 years

Your Worst Bet for Week 2 Preseason Betting

Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs have failed to win or cover a Week 2 preseason game since back in 2004 when they beat the Rams 24-7 as 4-point favorites. More on the Rams below, and what their record means for those who are into NFL football betting.

Why they’re a bad pick for Week 2: The Chiefs are 5-11 SU and 4-12 ATS over the last 16 years

St. Louis Rams
The Rams are just as bad as KC in Week 2 preseason play. Over the last eight years, sports bettors are looking at a 3-5 straight up record and 1-7 against the spread.

Why they’re a bad pick for Week 2: The Rams are 6-10 SU and 4-12 ATS over the last 16 years

Carolina Panthers
Since snagging Cam Newton, the Panthers have pulled through a pathetic 1-3 SU and ATS record in preseason play.

Why they’re a bad pick for Week 2: The Chiefs are 5-11 SU and 5-11 ATS over the last 16 years

There you have it—your Week 2 record for preseason NFL play. These results aren’t as amazing as what McFly had in BTTF 2, but they add up to some of the most solid results for sports bettors to use when placing NFL bets at online sportsbooks.

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MLB Betting Mets vs. Reds: A Quick Game 3 Preview

Date/Time: Thu, Aug 16 / 07:10:00 PM ET, Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio

If you’re thinking about taking the Mets to win tonight, consider yourself warned. The Cincinnati Reds command the NL Central with a 7-game lead over Pittsburgh. And the Reds hold the second best record in the NL with 71 wins and 46 losses, just slightly behind the Nationals. They’re also on a 5-game winning streak, two of which came through on Tuesday and Wednesday when the Reds took control of the New York Mets, much to the delight of punters who took advantage of Reds-friendly gambling lines.

Tonight, New York tries to avoid a 3-game sweep at Great American Ball Bark in Cincinnati by the team that’s a force to be reckoned with in the NL. And that won’t be easy considering the Reds have the best home record of 38-2.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Matt Harvey (1-3, 3.63 ERA) vs. Reds RH Homer Bailey (10-7, 4.08)

Matt Harvey takes the mound for New York with three straight losing starts. Hopefully the rookie can channel his unreal major league debut just a few weeks again when he struck out 11 in 5 1/3 innings against Arizona, leaving them scoreless.

Homer Bailey will try to wrap up the 3-game series without letting through any Mets runs. Over his last three outings, he’s given up 14 runs on 27 hits over 14 innings. Sports bettors who love to bet online might want to consider that Bailey kept the Mets to just one run in eight innings back in June.

Some other interesting facts that those who love to bet on baseball might want to consider? The Mets have never yet to be swept in Cincinnati since 2005. That’s a 7-year streak MLB betting lines enthusiasts might want to pay attention to.

What’s more, Bailey hasn’t fared too well against the Mets. He’s 1-1 with a 7.41 ERA in three starts against New York.

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Game Odds:
New York Mets: +1.5-155, ML +144
Cincinnati Reds: -1.5+135, ML -154
Game Total: 8.5, o/-110, u/-110

Paynter’s Out, But Solid Horserace Betting Lines Are Still In

It looks like the Grade 1 Travers Stakes on August 25^th won’t include dropping money on Paynter to win. Nor will he be part of any Trifecta, Superfecta, or any other type of horse wager.

Following his 3 ¾-length victory on July 29^th in the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational, Paynter spiked a fever. And this was no mild fever. He was sick enough to be sent to the Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center in New Jersey.

Paynter started the year as an unraced maiden, but he’s quickly made huge strides. He finished fourth in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby, and then 2^nd in the Grade 3 Derby Trial.

At Pimlico on May 19^th, he netted a first place finish, and he scored a 2^nd place finished at the Belmont Stakes – Gr. 1 race on June 9^th, just behind Union Rags.

But still, even with all these successes, Payntor was seen as a horse with great potential, but not a whole lot more—specifically by diehard sports bettors. After all, Payner’s biggest win was in an allowance race at Pimlico, which is not really anything worth bragging about.

But that all changed last Sunday. After dominating the Haskel, those who love to bet on horses have definitely looked forward to dropping money on Paynter to take the Travers Stakes.

In fact, the horse has garnered a huge amount of attention on Twitter and in online horse race betting forums, practically eclipsing the size of the spotlight placed on I’ll Have Another just a few months ago.

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The NFL’s First Female Referee: Good Or Bad For Online Football Betting?

We’re not quite sure how this NFL season is going to unfold. Normally, you wouldn’t question whether a first-rate team would make the playoffs, but this season isn’t normal. So, like everyone else who lives and breathes betting lines for NFL games, we’re questioning things.

And that has to do with the fact that the NFL will get underway with replacement officials calling the games, and, perhaps, making NFL betting lines a little uncertain.

The NFL Referees Association argues that using replacement officials undermines the integrity of the game. Sure, it’s part negotiation strategy, but there is some truth to the concern of having inexperienced officials on the field. On the flipside, NFL referees were inexperienced at one point or another, so it’s somewhat of a moot point.

Personally, we think it’s an exciting time in the NFL, particularly because of one replacement official who’ll be calling games.

Shannon Eastin will be the first female in history to officiate an NFL game. The Referees Association isn’t happy with her, attempting to discredit her by casting a spotlight on the fact that she participated in the World Series of Poker. Even though the NFL has an anti-gambling policy for its officials, playing poker isn’t exactly like betting on a game you’re officiating.

And Eastin isn’t just some diehard, poker playing football fan who happens to be female. The 42-year-old has officiated the NCAA Division I-AA for four years running. And she’s an athlete, with six national judo championships under her belt.

To be honest, we think Eastin is more qualified than some of the blind officials who screw up calls and make rock-solid online football betting lines suddenly less lucrative for those who love to bet on football, online and off.

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NFL Online Betting: A Quick Look at Your 2012 San Francisco 49ers

If you lost money betting on the NFL’s NFC Championship game in 2011 (we’re guessing you took San Francisco), don’t shy away from repeating the same play in 2012.

If the 2011 season is any indication, the 2012 San Francisco 49ers must have a sensational season. Jim Harbaugh, their new head coach, who’s one of the most fiery and competitive the team has seen, led the 49ers to a breakout season last year. And we think the odds on NFL games involving San Fran this year are going to be impressive.

Just look to QB Alex Smith has proof. He has his best season as a pro, tossing only 17 touchdowns, but also having just 5 interceptions. If he can take the next leap in ’12 and make more significant plays downfield, you can expect to see Super Bowl odds involving the 49ers. In fact, the Niners are listed at +800 to win the Super Bowl XLVII, which puts the team as third favorite contender for this year title, right after Super Bowl favorites, the New England Patriots (+450) and the Green Bay Packers (+500).

The offensive players he’s surrounded by should help, too. Frank Gore has been an extremely consistent running back. And tight end Vernon Davis can best be described as an on-field marvel. You’ve also got new 2012 additions, including free agent Brandon Jacobs and LaMichael James.

San Fran’s solid offensive line is complemented by an equally solid, and extremely feared, defense. They’ve consistently kept the big offensive linemen from hitting the 2^nd level to block them.

You’ve got Justin Smith, who made the pro bowl in ’11. Then there’s Isaac Sopoaga, who’s famous for taking on double teams. And you’ve also got Aldon Smith, the first round pick in the ’11 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he led the team with 14 sacks—all impressive feats and ones that make an betting difference for those who follow point spreads for NFL games

With star power covering virtually every inch of the field, making it to the NFC Championship game again this year seems inevitable. And if Alex Smith can make more plays downfield, we’re looking at Super Bowl contenders.

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College Football Betting: Week 1 Roundup

Another college football season is just around the corner, and as the heat of the summer fades and the MLB season comes to a close, the countdown to a new NCAA football season continues. With the season opening weekend running from August 30th to September 3rd, anticipation is building among thousands of fans for what promises to be a “high octane “campaign.

Over the course of the last week, several media and sports sites released their annual preseason rankings, which provide fans with a list of teams expected to climb up the rankings as the season progresses. As in previous years, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) is dominant, with the current BCS Championship runner up, the LSU Tigers in number 1 spot and the defending national Champs, Alabama Crimson Tide in second place. Additionally, the Southeastern Conference has five other teams in the top 10 and seven overall in the annual poll.

Oddsmakers seem to differ a little from that prediction. From a betting perspective, odds for Bowl contention show the University of South Carolina (USC) as favorite to win the 2013 BCS Championship game with +280 odds.  LSU comes in second place to win the national championship with +350 odds, followed by Alabama at +450.

Now, let’s talk about the real action. The NCAA football season officially kicks off next August 30^th at 7:00 pm ET. Some of the highlights include South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt, Texas A&M vs. Louisiana Tech, and Washington State vs. BYU.  The action resumes on August 31^st with an exciting schedule featuring a total of 15 games, including Notre Dame vs. Navy, Marshall vs. West Virginia and Ohio vs. Penn State.

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The SEC will look to get its seven-straight BCS championship title in 2013, with most of the action set to kick off the first weekend of September. Probably the biggest game of the opening week pits Alabama against the Michigan Wolverines. The game is scheduled for an 8 p.m. EST start time and it will be televised nationally on ABC. Betting odds have the defending national champion Alabama Crimson as heavy 12-point favorite to win this game.

With only three weeks until the NCAA football kicks off, it's time to review some of the college football betting lines and odds to win the 2013 BSC Championship Game.

NCAA Football Game Odds: Week 1

August 30th:

SOUTH CAROLINA: -6½-110
VANDERBILT: +6½-110

UCLA: -15½-110
RICE: +15½-110

WASHINGTON STATE: +13½-110
BYU: -13½-110

MASSACHUSETTS: +25-110
CONNECTICUT: -25-110

August 31st:

BOISE STATE: +7-110
MICHIGAN STATE: -7-110

September 1st:

NOTRE DAME: -16½-110
NAVY: +16½-110

OHIO: +6½-110
PENN STATE: -6½-110

BUFFALO U: +37½-110
GEORGIA: -37½-110

MICHIGAN: +12-110
ALABAMA: -12-110

NORTH TEXAS: +43-110
LSU: -43-110

RUTGERS: -17½-110
TULANE: +17½-110

2013 BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - ODDS TO WIN
ALABAMA: +450
ARKANSAS: +1750
AUBURN: +5000
BYU: +7000
BOISE ST: +5000
CLEMSON: +3600
FLORIDA: +3000
FLORIDA ST: +700
GEORGIA: +1200
LSU: +350
USC: +280
MICHIGAN: +3100
OKLAHOMA: +600
ANY OTHER TEAM: +2000

NBA Schedule Released: 2012-2013 Season Kicks Off with Triple Header

Clear your calendar. The National Basketball Association released the official schedule for the coming 2012-13 season, and this time, there’s no lockout, no abbreviation, and no stripped schedule. We’ll have a total of 82 games. No more, no less.

As you might expect, the NBA’s 2012-13 schedule is packed with plenty of action, beginning with the opening date, which features three exciting games. First, reining NBA Champions, the Miami Heat, will open the season at their home arena on October 30th against the Boston Celtics as part of the NBA opening-night tripleheader.

Also on opening night, Washington Wizards visit the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks will meet the Lakers in Los Angeles. Thousands of fans will have their eyes fixed on this game, and the reason has a well known name: Steve Nash. The former Phoenix Sun point guard and Two-time NBA MVP will make his debut as the new Lakers’ acquisition. Nash, a hardcore soccer fan, chose No. 10 to pay homage to legendary players Glenn Hoddle, Zinedine Zidane and other soccer stars who wore the number.

Jeremy Lin's new era with the Houston Rockets starts on the road against the Pistons on Halloween Night. Fans and bettors will have their eyes fixed on the Rockets offensive now that Linsanity has left New York.

The recently relocated Brooklyn Nets will open the season on November 1^st at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center against their new town rival, the New York Knicks. Meanwhile, NBA finalist Oklahoma City will kick off the season that same night, playing at San Antonio in a Western Conference finals rematch.

NBA fans and bettors will also enjoy two NBA Finals rematches. First, the Oklahoma Thunder will visit the Heat as part of a five-game slate on Christmas Day, and then the Heat will head to Oklahoma City on Valentine’s Day

According to the official schedule, the All-Star Game will be held in Houston on Feb. 17^th, while the NBA regular season will close on April 17.

Other games worth watching in the 2012-13 season includes Brooklyn Nets @ Miami Heat (Nov. 7^th)
Boston @ Chicago (Nov. 12^th),  Miami Heat @ Los Angeles Lakers (Jan. 17^th), Miami Heat @ Boston Celtics (Jan. 27^th), NY Knicks @ Denver Nuggets – (March 13^th) and Miami Heat @ Cleveland Cavaliers (March 20^th)

While we wait for the start of the 2012-13 season, here’s the NBA schedule for the opening week.

Tue, Oct 30
Washington @ Cleveland - 7:00 pm
Boston @ Miami - 8:00 pm
Dallas @ L.A. Lakers - 10:30 pm

Wed, Oct 31
Indiana @ Toronto - 7:00 pm
Denver @ Philadelphia - 7:00 pm
Houston @ Detroit - 7:30 pm
Sacramento @ Chicago - 8:00 pm
San Antonio @ New Orleans - 8:00 pm
Dallas @ Utah - 9:00 pm
Golden State @ Phoenix - 10:00 pm
Memphis @ L.A. Clippers - 10:30 pm
L.A. Lakers @ Portland - 10:30 pm

Thu, Nov 1
New York @ Brooklyn -7:00 pm
Oklahoma City @ San Antonio - 9:30 pm

Fri, Nov 2
Indiana @ Charlotte - 7:00 pm
Denver @ Orlando - 7:00 pm
Milwaukee @ Boston - 7:30 pm
Houston @ Atlanta - 7:30 pm
Chicago @ Cleveland - 7:30 pm
Miami @ New York - 8:00 pm
Utah @ New Orleans - 8:00 pm
Portland @ Oklahoma City - 8:00 pm
Sacramento @ Minnesota - 8:00 pm
Detroit @ Phoenix - 10:00 pm
L.A. Clippers @ L.A. Lakers - 10:30 pm
Memphis @ Golden State - 10:30 pm

Sat, Nov 3
Boston @ Washington - 7:00 pm
Sacramento @ Indiana- 7:00 pm
Toronto @ Brooklyn - 7:30 pm
Denver @ Miami - 7:30 pm
New Orleans @ Chicago - 8:00 pm
Portland @ Houston- 8:00 pm
Cleveland @ Milwaukee - 8:30 pm
Charlotte @ Dallas- 8:30 pm
Utah @ San Antonio- 8:30 pm
Golden State @ L.A. Clippers - 10:30 pm

Sun, Nov 4      
Philadelphia @ New York- 12:00 pm
Minnesota @ Toronto - 6:00 pm
Phoenix @ Orlando - 6:00 pm
Atlanta @ Oklahoma City - 7:00 pm
Detroit @ L.A. Lakers - 9:30 pm

Mon, Nov 5      
New York @ Philadelphia - 7:00 pm
Minnesota @ Brooklyn - 7:30 pm
Phoenix @ Miami - 7:30 pm
Utah @ Memphis - 8:00 pm
Portland @ Dallas - 8:30 pm
Indiana @ San Antonio - 8:30 pm
Golden State @ Sacramento- 10:00 pm
Cleveland @ L.A. Clippers - 10:30 pm

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Soccer Betting News: Tim Cahill Joins New York Red Bulls

Recent announcements by MLS officials are making odds on soccer more and more interesting for U.S soccer and betting fans, but last week, things just got even more exciting when representatives of the New York Red Bulls informed that Everton midfielder Tim Cahill, perhaps the best soccer player to ever come out of Australia, has decided to try MLS.

It’s a surprising move given the fact that Cahill has been an instrumental player for David Moyes in Everton since 2004. Cahill, the only Australian player to score a goal in the World Cup, hit the net 68 times in eight seasons playing for Everton. But it’s not a move that came entirely out of the blue.

Cahill, who was introduced at a press conference at Red Bull Arena, becomes the team’s third and last designated player, joining French striker Thierry Henry and Mexican defender Rafa Marquez.

If you love to bet on soccer, you probably already know that earlier this season, news broke that the 32-year-old was looking to join an MLS franchise. And if you’re an online soccer betting enthusiast who’s been tuned into Twitter, you know that earlier last week Everton confirmed that they accepted a nominal fee to release Cahill.

The Red Bulls have a lot to look forward with Tim Cahill on board—and, subsequently, fans of soccer gambling have a lot to look forward to with more impressive online soccer odds. Cahill brings a very technical and physical presence to the Red Bulls, and the fact that he’s played in some of the highest levels of international soccer can only lead to great things for the New York soccer franchise.

Sports bettors have a lot to look forward to in terms of the potential to make a lot of money betting on soccer. Red Bull’s management is optimistic that Cahill has the ability to lead the Red Bulls to an MLS Cup victory this season.

Cahill is scheduled to play his first game with the Red Bulls Tuesday night against his former Premier League rivals, the Tottenham Hotspur.

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Panthers' Center Ryan Kalil Predicts Super Bowl Victory

As the annual NFL Season gets nearer, expectation and excitement begins rising dramatically among bettors, fans and football players.  It is comprehensible, teams and players have the right to express their optimism and Super Bowl aspirations, but this week, Carolina Panthers’ center and three-time Pro Bowler, Ryan Kalil has taken things to a new level.  He's guaranteeing fans a Super Bowl Title.

The prediction, which shocked the football world this Wednesday, shows Kalil has some really big “cojones”. Players must trust their team mates and show some sort of confidence and determination.  Every player should go into the season with winning the Super Bowl as their ultimate goal. After all, if you don’t believe that your team is capable of winning, then you shouldn’t be part of it.

But guaranteeing fans a Super Bowl title can bounce right back on your face.

The best part is that Kalil already invested some money supporting his claim. Just yesterday, Kalil took out a full page advertisement in the Charlotte Observer.

“Why the Carolina Panthers will win Super Bowl XLVII.

Because we have to.

For eighteen years we've wanted, hoped, and tried...

But no more.

A moment is upon us, where dreams become beliefs and yearning becomes conviction.

How do I know?

Because I've seen it.

Look closely and you'll see it, too. You'll see July 1st, 1993, when 40,000 of you bought club seats, licenses, and luxury boxes financing the construction of our stadium in a single day.

You'll see October of that same year, when the NFL owners unanimously selected Carolina as the league's 29th franchise.

You'll see two decades offseasons bad and good. But never of greatness.

Now, look closer.

At the daunting, unpaved path ahead, lined with detours, naysayers and walls which seem insurmountable. But not for you. You'll ignore what you hear and break through ANYTHING that stands in your way. Because you see what's at the end of this.

Victory.

One hundred percent, sterling silver victory. The Lombardi Trophy, And it exists.

CAROLINA PANTHERS -- SUPER BOWL XLVII CHAMPIONS!

Sincerely, Ryan Kalil”

As it turned out, Kalil received support from his teammates, as well as Coach Ron Rivera. Now, there’s nothing wrong with being optimistic. We are all free to express our opinion, but that does not mean you can go on confusing excitement with foolishness. Instead of taking the risk of being mocked and ridiculed, Kalil and the rest of the team should focus on a less pretentious goal, such as improving a mediocre 6-10 record and winning the first playoff game since 2005.

While no one seems to be taking his promises seriously, winning the Super Bowl after making such a risky prediction would be an historic achievement, and highly profitable for sports gamblers (Future odds on NFL show Carolina listed as +4000 to win the Super Bowl XLVII). I personally don’t see the Panthers winning this year’s title, but taking in consideration this is the NFL, I have to admit that everything is possible. The Cardinals, and even more, Kurt Warner, played the Super Bowl XLIII, and that was freaking amazing. In the meantime, let’s put a cork in it, wait for the coming season and pretend this never happened.

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Casino Betting: Quick Guide To Beating Craps Online

New to casino gambling games? You’re going to love it, especially since you can test out new games you might never have played before for free.

Let’s say you’re all about roulette, but you’ve really had your eye on table craps. Now, in a regular casino, you might feel a little intimidated stepping up to a craps table. With upwards of 20 people gathered around table craps games, it’s perfectly natural to feel overwhelmed. So if you’ve stayed away from the craps tables, we don’t blame you.

But on line craps  are completely different. You can take your time, place low bets, and even wait minutes between each toss of the dice without pissing off other craps betting enthusiasts. With no one hanging around to make you nervous, it really is your game.

Unfortunately, stepping up to an empty craps table doesn’t really help if you still don’t understand what the craps is going on.

The good news is you can teach an old casino gambling dog new tricks. So if you’ve never played craps before, this quick online craps tutorial and intro guide to betting on craps below gives you all the details you need to know.

Pass Line Bet
Place your Pass Line bet before a new shooter tosses the dice at the craps table. That first roll is called the Come Out Roll. If the shooter throws a 7 or 11, you win your bet. If they roll a 2, 3, or 12, you lose your bet. If they toss any other number, it becomes the point for the game. The shooter now needs to roll that number before a 7 is rolled. If it works out, you score even money. If a 7 is rolled first, you lose.

Don’t Pass Line Bet
This one’s pretty much the opposite of the Pass Line Bet. You’ll win if a 2 or 3 is rolled, push if a 12 is rolled, and lose when a natural is rolled when you play craps online.

Come Bet
This type of bet is similar to the Pass Line Bet, except you place this bet after the point has been established.

All live craps table bets are available too when you play craps online. As a newbie online craps player, we suggest sticking with these bets. You might also want to try a Field Bet. That’s when you bet on a group of numbers being rolled (2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, and 12). Place Bets are also good. It’s like a Field Bet, only you’re betting on an individual number, and you’re betting that it will be rolled before a 7 hits the table.

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NFL Opening Week Schedule: SportsBettingOnline Has Your Odds

Online sports gambling at its finest returns in less than six weeks with the debut of the 2012 NFL season. If you’re all about getting your bets in when the best football point spreads are listed, now’s the time.

The defending Super Bowl champion, the New York Giants, will kick off the 2012 NFL regular season on Wednesday, September 5th when they face off against the Dallas Cowboys in the only Wednesday night game of the week. SportsBettingOnline has odds on NFL already available for the kickoff game, with Giants favored to win by 3 points.

You might want to jump on those lines as soon as you can. Dez Bryant, the Cowboy’s wide receiver, was just arrested for assault against his mom, so who knows how the chips will fall once Cowboys’ management gets finished with him (assuming they even start with him).

If you lost big money bet on the 2011 Super Bowl losers New England Patriots, you can make it back at SportsBettingOnline by putting your money on (or against) Tennessee, who are +6.5 point underdogs.

If you’re looking to make big money by betting on the NFL, opening week has some more solidly big NFL game odds underdogs worth betting on.

The Washington Redskins are listed as +9.5 underdogs. You’ll find in-your-favor odds on the Indianapolis Colts and the St. Louis Rams, too.

All the opening week NFL betting lines are now up at Sports Betting Online, so check ‘em out and then get your bets in. You’ll qualify for 10% cash back, every week, win or lose—no matter who you bet on.

A Peek At The 2012 NFL Betting Preseason Schedule

What is Football Withdrawal Like? Any hardcore fan know exactly what it feels like, but for those who do not know the feeling, the withdrawal is what sports fans who are accustomed to betting on the NFL went through during the first few weeks of February, once the memory of the Super Bowl faded. That’s true for all NFL fans, and especially true for those who enjoy betting on the NFL and making money along the road.

But don’t worry. We’re just a few weeks away from some much-needed, often-craved pigskin action. Yeah, the NFL season doesn’t officially kick off until September. But NFL preseason gets underway on Thursday, August 9th, 2012 with six NFL matchups and ample NFL betting opportunity.

But before we review the NFL betting schedule and get you stoked for the week of August 9th and all the NFL game odds, we should mention the Hall of Fame Weekend game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New Orleans Saints. That goes down on August 5th, and for sports bettors looking to make money by betting on NFL games, the matchup will satisfy your appetite.

Sports Betting Online will have the lines for that game up soon, as well as all point spreads for NFL games and other NFL game odds. So keep checking back or sign up for your free account right now. We’ll keep you updated with the latest NFL betting news by email. And you’ll also qualify for 10% cash back on all your bets, every week, win or lose. The offer is good for MLB, NCAA, NHL, and NBA games, too.

But enough with all the football point spreads preamble. Here’s the NFL preseason schedule you’re after. See you in the stands.

Thursday, August 9th
Washington Redskins at Buffalo Bills • 7pm ET
New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots • 7:30pm, ET
Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles • 7:30pm ET
Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons • 7:30pm ET
Green Bay Packers at San Diego Chargers, 8pm ET
Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears, 8:30pm ET

Friday, August 10th
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins, 7:30pm ET
New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals, 7:30pm ET
Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions, 7:30pm ET
New York Giants at Jacksonville Jaguars, 7:30pm ET
Arizona Cardinals at Kansas City Chiefs, 8pm ET
Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers, 9pm ET

Saturday, August 11th
Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers, 7pm ET
Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks, 10pm ET

Sunday, August 12th
St. Louis Rams at Indianapolis Colts, 1:30pm ET

Monday, August 13th
Dallas Cowboys at Oakland Raiders, 8pm ET

The Betting Animal: Knowing What To Look For When You Bet On Horses

If you bet on baseball, basketball, or football, you might assume it’s easy to look at an athlete and conclude whether they have power, whether they can jump, and how easy they are to tackle. And if you’ve never bet on horse races before, you’re probably staying away from offtrack betting because you assume that it’s an entirely different animal.

But believe it or not, if you know what you’re looking for, you can actually better predict the success of a horse than you could the strength and agility of a human. And that means better online horse wagering results.

Sometimes sports bettors feel scared of offtrack betting because they don’t understand what they’re betting on. If that's the case, then don’t worry. Here you can learn how to bet on horse racing. We’ve got you covered with what you should look for before a race to figure out whether a horse will edge out at the finish line.

Muscle
Muscular horses might seem great on the surface, but is the muscle right for the frame of the horse? Too much muscle on a smaller frame could spell huge problems.

Eyes
You want to look for big, intelligent eyes that are perfectly spaced and not too close together. Stay away from horses with sunken or bulging eyes.

Ears
Droopy ears won’t work. You want pointy ears that move in all sorts of directions. That’s a sign of alertness.

Nostrils
Big nostrils could lead to a big payday. That’s because larger nostrils allow for a solid amount of air intake. And that’s important for fuelling the body.

Chest
You want to look for a horse with a broad chest. A narrow-chested horse likely lacks power, which is the opposite of what you want if you’re looking to make money from betting on horses. Unless you’re betting against that horse at an offtrack betting site, of course.

Hips and Buttocks
A lot of a horse’s power comes from behind. That means that a defined and well-developed horse yields better results in the offtrack betting world.

Feet
Balance and symmetry are key. Cracked or misshaped feet are what you’d want to avoid if your goal is to make money betting on horses.

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Winning At Three Card Poker: A Beginner Player’s Guide

Poker excitement tends to hit in waves. You’ve got your home games and local tourneys, where you usually stand to win a couple hundred—if you’re lucky. And then in the summer, you’ve got the World Series of Poker where tens of millions are on the table.

Filling the gap in between are poker games online. And sure, you’ve got your online poker sites where you can go head to head against other poker card games players. But like most poker tournaments and cash games, you’re lucky if you get to play one hand an hour. Full tables take forever to play down in poker tournaments because smart poker players usually fold most of their hands.

So, where does a poker player who craves nonstop excitement go? To online casino table games where player-vs-dealer poker games are the norm.

Topping the popularity list of real money casino games themed around poker is Three Card Poker. And if you already know Texas Hold’em, 5-Card Stud, or any other online poker variation, playing the poker three card variation is incredibly easy. Here’s how it works.

First, you throw down your bet. Let’s say $5. You’re then dealt three cards face up. The dealer is dealt three cards face down.

Now in other forms of online poker, you’re either given more cards, or you’re invited to drop cards in exchange for new ones. But in online three card poker, you have one decision to make. You can either raise or fold. Raising means you match your bet. Folding means you automatically lose, no matter what the dealer turns over.

Because three card poker online only deals out three cards, the hand ranking system is different from what you might be used to in other online poker games. From best hand to worst hand, here’s how three card poker cards are ranked:

• Straight Flush—three consecutive cards of the same suit
• Three of a Kind—three of the same card
• Straight—three consecutive cards of varying suits
• Flush—any three cards of the same suit
• Two of a Kind—a pair and third card of any other value
• Single High Card—three different cards, without matching suits, that aren’t consecutive

Winning at Three Card Poker is actually pretty easy, as long as you play conservatively. If you’re used to playing other forms of online poker, be mindful of this online poker game’s different hand ranking. Three of a kind beats a straight, which is something you might not be used to. But that’s a good thing if you happen to find yourself holding it.

If you’re concerned about the double-betting angle of Three Card Poker, don’t be. Sure, in blackjack, if you bet $5, you don’t have to throw down and additional $5 unless you’re splitting or doubling down. But in online three card poker, your starting bet is only half your bet, assuming you like your hand. And while the doubling-your-bet angle could mean a faster path to a much bigger online casino bankroll, it could also lead to diminished profits if you go on a bit of a losing streak.

But that doesn’t matter at Sports Betting Online. You’ll get 10% cash back weekly, win or lose, at the online casino. There aren’t too many guarantees in online casino card games, but 10% cash back? That’s as close as you can get to a sure bet.

Taking Down The Racebook: A Beginner’s Guide To Horserace Betting

If you got all caught up in the excitement of I’ll Have Another’s back-to-back wins leading up to a potential Triple Crown win (which was squashed by an injury), you’re like most sports bettors. And that’s probably true even if you’ve never bet on horse races before.

But we get it. Even if you’ve never followed along with online horse race betting—even if you have no idea how betting on horses work—you’re tempted by the potential of big wins.

Before you hit an online betting site for some offtrack betting, we’ve got some tips to help you keep more money in your pocket with every gallop, every neck-and-neck, and every photo finish.

Follow your favorites

People who bet on baseball follow things like batting averages, standings, and all sorts of records related to individual players and entire teams. Betting on Horses is no different. Keep track of individual horses, their trainers, and their jockeys. Look at past results to see what type of winning history they have, and then use the information to bet wisely.

Focus on a single track

If you’re starting out, we recommend focusing on a particular track instead of spreading your bets over multiple tracks. Staying focused will help you understand the nuances of the track and how horses usually perform under the conditions of a certain track.

Save your bets until the end of the season

If you’re serious about betting on horses, we recommend waiting until the end of the season to place your serious bets. But that doesn’t mean you should walk away and tune out during the start of the season. Instead, do the opposite. Pay attention to what’s unfolding on the track and pretend to place bets using imaginary money. Once the end of the season rolls around, you’ll have more confidence to bet for real.

Choose a site that will help you win more money

Not all racebooks are created equal. Before you deposit at a random site, check the odds first. And watch out for promotions that might seem too good to be true. Many racebooks offer big incentives like 100% match bonuses, but these usually come with unrealistic restrictions. A good site offers simple, unrestricted bonuses. Sports Betting Online gives you 10% cash back every week, and that’s true whether you win or lose. Look for a deal like that and you’ll win more money, right out of the gate.

Winning More Cash At The Baccarat Tables: A How-To Guide For Improving Your Odds

Baccarat is one of the best-kept secrets . With a lower house edge than most casino gambling games, it’s no wonder that baccarat tables are hard to come by. That’s especially true when you bet on the bank, where it’s possible to take the house edge down to an incredibly low 1.06%. But before you stack your chips randomly at any on line baccarat table, read on to find out how you can actually take the already-low house edge even lower.

Slash the house’s commission
When you bet on the bank in baccarat, the house takes a 5% commission on whatever is won. That’s essentially how the bank scored their 1.06% edge. But by doing a little digging on the Las Vegas strip, or even at an online casino, you might be able to find reduced-commission baccarat tables. Stack your chips at one with a 4% commission and the house edge drops a full percentage point from 1.06% to 0.06%. And if you can find an even lower commission table, you can actually gain an edge over the house playing baccarat.

Find a better tie
If you’re a hardcore baccarat player, you already know that tie bets are one of the worst casino bets of all time. Sure, getting paid 8-1 is tempting, but with the infrequency that a tie bet drops on the table, your odds of hitting one are actually really low. That said, some players just can’t stay away from betting on a tie in baccarat. If that’s you, we recommend staying away from tables that pay 8-1 and, instead, find a table that offers 9-1. They do exist, especially in Vegas, and if you find one, you can drop the hose edge to just 4.8% from almost 15%.

Play with fewer decks—as long as you’re betting on the bank
Most baccarat games feature six or eight decks. It’s the multiple decks that give the house a higher edge. Just like single-deck Blackjack, some casinos have single-deck baccarat. While they tend to be few and far between, if you’re lucky to find one, grab a chair and never get up. The house edge on a banker bet drops from 1.06% to just 1.01%. And if you can couple that with a lower commission, you’re golden.

That said, single-deck baccarat is actually something you’d want to stay away from if you plan on betting on the player’s hand or a tie bet. In both cases, the house edge actually increases, with a player bet inching up from 1.24% in six-or-eight-deck baccarat to 1.29% in single-deck, and a tie bet moving up from 14.36% on an eight-deck table and 14.44% on a six-deck table to a whopping 15.75% on a single-deck table.

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