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Smart wagering tips

Practical tips for betting

Updated over 3 months ago

Want to bet with a clear plan? Use these tips to make sharper picks and protect your bankroll.

Pick the bet types you enjoy

  • Try moneylines, spreads, totals, props, parlays, round robins.

  • Start small. Track which markets you read well and stick to them.

Do basic research

  • Check injuries, suspensions, lineups, weather, travel, rest days, matchups, and recent form.

  • Look at home/away splits and how teams play in similar spots.

Know the rules before you bet

  • Read House Rules: pushes, voids, overtime, ties, abandoned games, settlement timing.

  • Check each market’s grading in the bet slip.

Manage your bankroll

  • Set a betting budget. Pick a unit size (e.g., 1–2% of bankroll).

  • Avoid chasing losses or doubling after a loss.

  • Keep a simple record of stakes, odds, and results.

Be careful with parlays

  • Parlays increase variance. Fun, but harder to hit.

  • If you build one, keep legs few and correlation legal (no conflicting picks).

Watch price movement

  • Odds move with news and action.

  • If the number moved against you a lot, consider passing instead of forcing a bet.

Fade bias, not logic

  • Don’t bet your team just because you love them.

  • Ask: What would I pick if I didn’t care who won?

Promotions and boosts

  • Read promo terms: rollover, eligible markets, max payout, expiry.

  • Don’t stretch a pick just to qualify for a boost.

Double-check your slip

  • Confirm market, team, stake, and odds before you click Place Bet.

  • For live betting, expect fast odds updates.

Get a second opinion (carefully)

  • Expert previews can help you see angles you missed.

  • Treat them as input, not a guarantee. Make the final call yourself.

Compliance notes

  • You must be 18+ and in a permitted location to bet.

  • Bet for entertainment. If you need support, visit Responsible Gaming or contact Live Support.

Need help?
Live Support or [email protected].

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