Sports Betting 101: Betting strategy

How to bet on NFL — The NFL is the country's most-watched sports league, so it should come as no surprise that it's also one of the most bet-on. As more and more Americans get access to legal sportsbooks, the number of people looking to bet on the NFL for the first time continues to grow.

How to bet on college football — Some fans spend all year waiting for the NCAA football season to begin, and many are constantly searching for new ways to get engaged. What better way to ramp up the excitement than with a wager?

How to bet on UFC — The UFC has the best fighters in the world under its wing and, as a result, it offers some of the most exciting fights to MMA enthusiasts. Betting on UFC fights has become quite popular among bettors across the USA and the world, as an increasing number of fans have started placing wagers on the outcomes of these fights.

How to bet on golf — With a long list of up-and-coming pros and unforgettable personalities, golf betting is an exciting way to get in on wagering action. Whether you follow the PGA Tour or the new LIV Golf circuit, or the LPGA, there's plenty of action to go around.

And that's just the beginning. There's lots, lots more to learn in OddsChecker's Complete Guide to Betting Strategy. It's just one of OddsChecker's Betting Guides, your home for everything you need to know about sports betting.

Meanwhile, if you're new to sports betting, here are some handy tips that can help you stay on the right track.

• Be disciplined - Don't get carried away, set a budget and stick to it. Don't chase losses and just make small bets to start with until you're more familiar with how it all works
  
  
• Track your bets - Make a note of all the bets you place and their outcomes. You may want to do this with a spreadsheet, a piece of paper or an app. Once you have enough data, it'll help you understand where your strengths and weaknesses lie
  
  
• Find picks - While you're getting to grips with how sports betting works, you may want to take advantage of the experience, knowledge, and insight of professional handicappers who offer picks and predictions that you can use when making your bets.
  
  
• Find free bets - Free bets can help you get more for your money by taking away some of the risk. Most sportsbooks offer free bets to new customers, so check out our list of the latest free bets to find the ones that are right for you.
  
  
• Compare odds - While most sportsbooks offer odds on most sports, they won't all be equal. Placing a bet with the best odds means you'll receive more if you're successful. We make this easy by comparing the odds of all the leading bookies in the US, helping you to always get the best value from every wager you place.