The Art of NFL Betting: Using Simplified Analytics to Give You a Better Chance Paperback – November 19, 2023

Sports betting is now legal in over 30 states (as of 2023) and is growing at a faster pace than any other form of betting. Approximately 73.5 million Americans -- 28% of the adult population -- are expected to bet on the NFL this season, the survey indicated. The estimate is a 57.7% increase from the results of the AGA (American Gaming Association) survey in 2022 and is an example of the rapid growth sports betting has experienced over the past five years.Fan Dual has 12 million downloads with 3 million users logging on more than once a week.DraftKings has 4 million downloads with 1.9 million users logging on more than once a week.Whether you are a seasoned veteran of sports betting or are a novice, there are several aspects of the book you can learn from.We are not a professional handicappers or professional gamblers, but we do win every time I go into a casino, I am a Casino Manager. My forte over the past 30 years in the gaming industry has been the art, desire, and enthusiasm of analyzing numbers. This will be the foundation of this book. I have heard of every “system” that will beat the house, but let me tell you, the only way to beat the casinos (online or brick and mortar) is to work for them. With that being said, why do people gamble? The reason is simple, money won is much sweeter than money earned. Although over the long term the “house always wins” that does not mean that there are wins to be had.Wagering on sports is not that much different than wagering on Baccarat, Blackjack, Craps, or even slots. Although there are similarities, the terminology and how you bet is much different and will start with the basics in chapter one.The major benefit of betting on a football game is that one bet is placed and will last three hours. This can be a smaller investment than sitting at a slot machine or at a gaming table for three hours. Why is it an investment? All forms of gambling should be for entertainment. Since time and money restrain the number of activities dedicated to entertainment, it is important to have the best knowledge of how to stretch out the entertainment dollar. This is no different than having a Blackjack Basic Strategy card when investing on a Blackjack table. In reading this book, you will have a better understanding of the bets to avoid. As a matter of fact, the objective of this book is to give you such a great understanding of NFL betting, that by the end you will be able to select expert picks. Read more