If you were asked what your favorite team was last year to bet on, who would it be? Hopefully you answered Tennessee Titans. This is not because they were the best team but rather because they did cover the spread more times then any other team in the NFL . They covered the spread 11 out of 16 regular season games before they got blistered in the first round of the playoffs.
If you are not a fan of the Titans then you may have been a little hesitant to put your money on this team. This is a mistake that many people that are new to sports betting make. Picking winners is not always done by picking the most talented team. Gambling on football has always been common place and you would be surprised at how many people do not know what they are doing. Most people that bet at sportsbooks do not know how point spreads work or what they are truly for. Understanding your bet is crucial no matter how small the amount.
Many beginning bettors make the mistake of thinking that sports betting is about wits and the internet sportsbook is the opponent. This is in fact not the case at all. The spread is nothing more than a tool that is used to balance out the sides that people are...