Recommended "must" reads for beginners getting serious?

megapowers88

As a "beginner", I'm starting to have much success after years of learning and scouring through information sources.

Are there any MUST reads as you starting getting serious into betting? I've heard of a few books but anxious to get some thoughts from the vets on here....topics such as line movement, line shaping, strategies, timing, etc.

Thanks a lot!

dtrain11

megapowers88 wrote: »

As a "beginner", I'm starting to have much success after years of learning and scouring through information sources.

Are there any MUST reads as you starting getting serious into betting? I've heard of a few books but anxious to get some thoughts from the vets on here....topics such as line movement, line shaping, strategies, timing, etc.

Thanks a lot!

I’d look at all ganchrows post from SBR for starters. Such as https://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/handicapper-think-tank/12142-introduction-expectations-theoretical-hold.html

https://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/handicapper-think-tank/29009-expected-value-vs-expected-growth-kelly-criterion-part-i.html

dtrain11

IMO things line line movement and market related items are best experienced thru real-time experiences and board conversation as they are constantly changing

megapowers88

Thanks a lot!

R40

megapowers88 wrote: »

As a "beginner", I'm starting to have much success after years of learning and scouring through information sources.

Are there any MUST reads as you starting getting serious into betting? I've heard of a few books but anxious to get some thoughts from the vets on here....topics such as line movement, line shaping, strategies, timing, etc.

Thanks a lot!

Doubt that even veteran gamblers hves much idea about line movement and timing. If there is any topic you should have a handle on, it would be bet sizing. It would be advisable to read everything you can find on that because it will be determining your future as a gambler.

megapowers88

Thanks, I do about 1% a unit right now.

StackAttack

Agreed with R40

Money management is key.

Im no pro but having strict money management rules for yourself can never hurt and will save you from yourself countless times.

R40

megapowers88 wrote: »

Thanks, I do about 1% a unit right now.

That should work and if it doesn't, you know the reason why. What's the reason you are having success now?

megapowers88

I do mostly props...very nice edges.

grenade

Conquering Risk by Elihu Feustel and George Howard

Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong

Weighing the Odds in Sports Betting By King Yao

3 excellent books for any beginner to read.

Goats

grenade wrote: »

Conquering Risk by Elihu Feustel and George Howard

Sharp Sports Betting by Stanford Wong

Weighing the Odds in Sports Betting By King Yao

3 excellent books for any beginner to read.

SSB is pretty dated (i.e. I have a small quote in the 2nd edition that discusses using NETeller and there's a chapter about betting NFL teasers at +100). That said, I agree there are still some useful parts for a beginner regarding money management.

Agree that the others are worthwhile as well.

R40

megapowers88 wrote: »

I do mostly props...very nice edges.

OK. Yeah, prop betting is definitely a way to win.

megapowers88

Yeah, even if only a couple a night....been destroying, would have to be over 70%