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With the NFL regular season entering its third week and the MLB playoffs looming, sports bettors ought to be armed with more than a wing and a prayer when looking for that big win. Here are some tips to help fatten your wallet:

Look for value: A lot of time teams or players sneak in under the radar when the odds are being set. This is especially true in sports like golf and racing. Always look for value, the bettor’s real best friend.

Jump on bad lines: If you spot what you believe to be a bad line get your money on it right away. If a line truly is bad it won’t be that way for very long

Keep up-to-date on your sports news: If a big player gets injured and you make your bets without knowing about it you could make some really bad bets. Instead of wasting time on Facebook check the latest news on an hourly basis.

Be trendy: Don’t listen to your buddy who says trends are a load of B.S. If trends were really garbage people wouldn’t use up hordes of time compiling them, now would they?

Don’t bet on “your” teams: Make a list of your favorite teams and avoid betting on them. Most fans either overvalue or undervalue their teams and their bankroll ends up paying the price. No, your team isn’t really that good!

Don’t play huge parlays: Don’t be one of those idiots who tries to cash in on the big time by playing a 12-team parlay which is worth tens of thousands of dollars. You’d be better off just lighting your money on fire, because either way you’re getting burned.

Make your bets early: Don’t wait until two minutes before kickoff or tipoff or puck drop before making your bets. Some of the best lines available are the early lines, and even if they’re not you don’t want to be rushing to get your bets in and accidentally bet on the wrong team.

Manage your money properly: If your bankroll consists of $100 don’t be making $25 bets. The size of your bets should be determined by the size of your bankroll, not by the odds or how much of a “lock” you think a game is.

There’s no such thing as a “lock”: The words “lock” or “guaranteed” should never be uttered when it comes to betting. The only thing that is a “lock” is that you won’t win every game you bet on.

Pace yourself: Don’t make a deposit in your betting account and then immediately wager every single dollar on that night’s game. You’re not going to get rich overnight, so don’t bother trying. Want to try out these theories? Throw down in the Bodog Sportsbook today!