Originally Posted by
GunShard
You should never focus on one handicapper. You should view everyone's plays, so you know what they did right and what they did wrong. The following rules I use that could help everyone make the best plays: #1. Money management is extremely important. Use a money management system and stick with it religiously. Give yourself a limit per week and know when to quit. #2 Bet because you can win. Never bet for the action or just because it's your favorite team. Be selective. Pick your spots and wait for the right opportunity. #3. Pay attention to the lines all the way to the end of the week, try to make profit off the line. Always shop for the best line, Always! You should have an account in multiple books. #4. Know that you are making profits off of other gamblers, you are not making profit off of the casinos and bookers. That's why they adjust the lines accordingly. #5. Stay emotionless all the time. Bet like a robot. There's no place for emotions in this profession. #6. Patience & Discipline is the key. Develop these skills. #7. Know when to fade the public. #8. Home advantage, especially in a dome stadium. Will make the home team more likely to win because of the stadium crowd noise. #9. There should not be dramatic difference between your stakes. Don't place 2 unit on Game-A, 10 Unit on Game-B and 40 Unit then Game-C. #10. Pay attention to injuries to important players, it can effect the outcome of a game.