Betting Systems - National Television Games

The author would like to take the opportunity to now discuss nationally televised games. Such games often have shaded lines, for the general public is able to watch such games. Unless a sports bettor has a great angle(s) going for the game, one should avoid such betting traps.

Since there is point shading involved with nationally televised games, betting on the value side gives the bettor an inherent edge. Such a side is usually the underdog in the event. Underdogs also play unusually well in nationally televised games. This can be explained by the fact that such teams feel they need to prove something to the world. They play to their potential and do not usually let the favorite run all over them. Unless there is extenuating evidence that supports a play on the favorite, consider playing the underdog in such games.

If one has to play nationally televised games for action, the author suggests playing such games relatively small. There will be more games in the future that will offer the sports bettor better wagering opportunities. If action is what the bettor is looking for, then play these types of games—but play them small.

The usual value sides of nationally televised games are the underdog side and the under of the total. Both are the public’s step child and are often overlooked by the betting public. Oddsmakers know this fact and adjust their lines accordingly. The author, though, stipulates that this fact will not win 100% of the time. He vouches, though, that betting on the underdog and under for these types of games will yield positive results in the long term of sports betting.

In summary, nationally televised games offers the sports bettor the opportunity to bet. Unless one has great angles going for in such games, one should not generally play nationally televised games. The value sides in these sorts of games include betting the underdog side and the under of the total.