Sports Betting Explained - How to Bet on Sports in 2025
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Sports Betting Explained - How to Bet on Sports in 2025

Published: Mar. 13, 2025, 09:25 AM ET
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There’s nothing like the thrill of a winning bet, and we’re here to help you make the most of it. This online sports betting learning section covers everything from how to bet on sports to advanced strategies.

Our experts break down bet types, odds, popular sports, and the best betting strategies to boost your success. You’ll also find sports betting tools like our odds and parlay calculators to sharpen your game.

This page is your one-stop learning hub with articles, guides, and videos - whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned bettor.

Sports Betting Explained - Essential Tips

American Odds and the Concept of -110

American Odds and the Concept of -110

2 years ago | Richard Janvrin
Betting Against the Public

Betting Against the Public

1 month ago | Richard Janvrin
Should You Bet on the Public Underdog?

Should You Bet on the Public Underdog?

3 weeks ago | Richard Janvrin
Should You Pay for Sports Betting Picks?

Should You Pay for Sports Betting Picks?

3 weeks ago | Richard Janvrin
The Role of Fatigue in Sports Betting

The Role of Fatigue in Sports Betting

3 weeks ago | Richard Janvrin
What Is Futures Betting?

What Is Futures Betting?

3 weeks ago | Richard Janvrin
What Are Key Numbers in Sports Betting?

What Are Key Numbers in Sports Betting?

2 weeks ago | Richard Janvrin
How to Read Betting Odds and Lines

How to Read Betting Odds and Lines

2 years ago | Richard Janvrin

How to Bet on Sports Online

Introduction to Online Sports Betting

It wasn’t that long ago that if you wanted to bet on sports, you’d have to physically go to a casino or sportsbook or access the underground black market of bookies and less-than-reputable characters.

Those days are long gone. Now, there are lots of great options for betting on sports online.

Sports gambling online allows you to bet big or small on major sports, including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and lots more.

Getting started is easy. All you have to do is choose the best sports betting sites for US players, sign up for an account and make a deposit. The best sites offer sports betting promos when you sign up, which will give you a shot at winning right away.

The next step is choosing the sport you want to bet on and the kind of bets you want to make. You can bet the moneyline, over/under, futures, props, parlays, point spreads, accumulators and much more.

If sports betting lingo is overwhelming at first, don’t worry. Everything’s easy to learn, and with the resources on this page you can learn it all step by step.

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Richard Janvrin

Richard Janvrin

Sports Betting Analyst

Expertise:
MLB
NFL
NCAAB
NCAAF
Online Sports Betting
Online Casinos
After graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a BA in Journalism, Richard Janvrin has been covering iGaming and sports betting since December 2018. Richard has covered betting at Bleacher Report, Gambling.com, The Game Day, Forbes, and more.
Email: [email protected]
Nationality: American
Education: Bachelor of English/ Journalism
Favourite Sportsbook: FanDuel Sportsbook
Favourite Casino: BetMGM Casino
Experience: 9 years
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