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1. 📊 Fair Odds → KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BETTING!
What are odds? They show how likely a team will win and how much you get paid.
Easy fix: Turn odds into a percent. Example: –150 means you bet $150 to win $100. That’s about a 60% chance.
Do this: Always change the odds into a percent in your head before you bet.
2. 💰 Bet Small, Stay Safe → SLOW AND STEADY = $
Why? Betting too much can wipe out your money fast.
Rule: Only use 1–2% of your total money on one bet.
Do this: If you have $100, bet $1 or $2 each time.
3. 🛍️ Shop for Best Price
What it means: Different apps give different odds.
Why it helps: A small extra chance adds up to big wins over time.
Do this: Have accounts at 3–5 betting apps. Always pick the app with the best odds.
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4. 🎯 Find Good Deals, Not Sure Wins
Good deal = value: Your guess of who wins is better than the app’s guess.
Why? Even if you lose some, over time good deals make money.
Do this: Only bet when you think you have at least a 5% edge.
I use OddsJam to help me find positive EV+ https://fas.st/t/DrcnZz7i
5. 🧠 Track and Calm Down
Keep records: Write down every bet (date, team, amount, odds, result).
Stay calm: Don’t chase after losing bets. Stop if you lose 5% of your money in one day.
Do this: Look at your records once a week. See what bets make you money and which lose.
⚡ Quick Wins
🔔 Use apps that alert you when odds change fast.
📚 Pick 1 or 2 sports and learn all about them.
⏰ Follow injury news—bet before lines move.
🔢 Small, steady bets beat big, risky ones.
Let’s do this! Try these tips this week and let me know which one helped you most.
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