How to Use Bet & Money Percentage to Advantage
So, how can you use this knowledge to your advantage as a bettor? Let’s consider an example. In the game between the Lakers and the Clippers, 70% of the bets were on the Lakers, and just 30% were on the Clippers. However, even though only 30% of bettors favored the clippers, 80 percent of money on bets was on them.
This information tells you two things. You’ll be betting against the average bettors by favoring the Clippers. At the same time, you get to be on the same side as the few professional punters wagering high on the Clippers. It is called the reverse line strategy.
Although it’s not always advisable to follow trends while betting, a reverse line movement as high as 70% or 80% of money against the public’s betting percentage is likely to be profitable. Other strategies involve using the bet and money percentage as leverage. Professional betting review sites and communities can expose you to some of these methods. For example, you can join Betzillion’s betting community, an online platform that offers bettors expert reviews of betting systems, sportsbooks, etc.
You should note that the reverse line strategy does not mean you’ll always bet on the underdog. You’re simply looking for and capitalizing on value bets that most bettors wouldn’t find. The strategy also does not displace the due diligence of conducting proper research when placing a bet. Always consider other important factors like stats, performance, H2H records, team and player form, etc. Your research should always support your betting choices.
