Recommended "must" reads for beginners getting serious?
megapowers88
Senior Member
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!
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!
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Id 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
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.
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.
That should work and if it doesn't, you know the reason why. What's the reason you are having success now?
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.
OK. Yeah, prop betting is definitely a way to win.