Unlike in Super Bowl betting where the game is played on a neutral surface, soccer betting can be affected extremely by how teams fair on the road and especially at home. A team with a good home record is likely to have much better odds regardless of their opponent, then if they are poor. As well, in one of the strange features of a soccer season, a team has the possibility of going undefeated at home, while being simply atrocious on the road. With this being the case, it makes the bookie software agents job more difficult when writing up the odds.

For example, Real Madrid one of the European football giants, is an impressive 11 and one at home. Yet, on the road, they are a miserable five four and three. At the same time, Newcastle another strong European team, is seven three and three at home, but a dastardly two eight and two on the road. At first glance of both Real Madrid and Newcastle’s records, you might wonder, why there’s such a huge discrepancy in NFL score records from home to away? What’s also alarming, is that the longest road trip for most football clubs in Europe, is a few hours bus ride rather then a flight across the country.

The big reason for the change in record is the unofficial 12^th man known as the fans. In soccer, the fans are more passionate then in hockey or football, as many will live and die by their team. With this in mind, the teams with the best fans, usually own the best home records, while faring not as well on the road. The big reason for the poor road record is that fans of away teams aren’t allowed in the arenas due to riots between clubs in earlier years. This makes home field advantage all the more important.

In the world of sports betting, nothing is more infuriating to a sharp handicapper, then knowing that 90 percent of the industry doesn’t manage their money correctly. Now at first glance, you are probably wondering, why does how someone else managing his or her money affects you? The reason is, is that the online bookie software industry isn’t as bad as people believe it to be. However, due to the majority of casual bettors believing they can win at a 90 percent clip, the online sports gambling industry receives a bad reputation.

Similar to purchasing stocks, there are good and bad bets that bettors can place money on. Ultimately, when you invest in RIM stocks or in a BetOnline account, you are taking a chance, that you will make a profit. In both industries, the odds of taking a chance and turning a profit can be completely different. As a matter of fact, in the online betting industry, if you can win at least half your wagers, you are considered a smart bettor. Yet, if you believe you can win 90 percent of your wagers, you may want to find a new hobby.

The main reason bettors lose, isn’t because of the sports they are interested in, but rather how they handle their money. For instance, a bettor that breaks his or her bets down into a percentage and plays within that percentage, is more likely to turn a profit, then someone who doubles up after every loss. While the latter approach could turn you a nice profit, it could also make you lose twice as much. Think about it, just because you increase the amount you wager, doesn’t mean the odds will go up. If anything, the odds will diminish on your wager. That is why exercising the right amount of patience is integral to the success of your bank account on NFL games.

On Friday January 30, 11 Alistair Overeem makes his triumphant debut in the octagon to take on former World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar in the main event, of UFC 140. Despite being the more experienced MMA fighter, Overeem is a heavy underdog to Lesnar, because Overeem hasn’t fought in the world’s top sports betting promotion before. Here is a guide to help you understand how the odds are created for a UFC event.

The UFC similar to boxing uses the moneyline, to allow bettors to wager on the fights. For those unfamiliar with the moneyline, understand, that it is the most common bet you can make on a sporting event. In order to wager on the moneyline, you must pick either one of the two fighters to win the fight outright or pick the fight to end in a draw. As it relates to the UFC, bookie software agents, build up the odds so that the favorite has to risk more, while the underdog risks less. Here is how it appears.

Alistair Overeem + 120

Brock Lesnar – 140

Draw +1000

Entering the fight, Overeem is considered the underdog by the sportsbook, which means they expect him to lose the fight. As a result, bettors who believe that Overeem will win the fight outright need only risk $100 to get back $120 because as the expected loser, the odds against an Overeem victory are quite high. On the other side of things, Brock Lesnar is considered the favorite, meaning the shops think he will win the fight. Since the books believe Lesnar will win, the bettors taking Lesnar, must then risk more to get back less. In other words, Lesnar supporters must risk $140 to get back $100 for a Lesnar win over Overeem.

In two weeks exactly, fans of the UFC will have the opportunity to watch two inaugural events take place at the same time. Firstly, UFC 141 represents the first time ever that the number one MMA promotion in the world has run a PPV card on a Friday night. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, the main event of UFC 141 will feature one of the biggest brands in the sport Brock Lesnar, taking on one of the most legendary fighters to make their debut in the bookie software top MMA promotion Alistair Overeem. Here is a preview of what would likely be a title fight in any other MMA promotion.

Brock Lesnar returns to the octagon after nearly a year and half lay off due to a recurring battle with the disease Diverticulitis. Lesnar was originally scheduled to face current Heavyweight Champion Junior Dos Santos in June to determine the number one contender for former Champion Cain Velazquez at the UFC debut on FOX in November. However, due to the aforementioned recurring bout with Diverticulitis, Lesnar was forced to withdraw from the fight, being replaced by Shane Carwin. As we see now, Dos Santos went on to stardom, and is looking for another sports betting opponent to defend his newly minted title against.

Standing in Lesnar’s way for another World Heavyweight Title shot, is former Pride and Strikeforce Champion Alistair Overeem. The newest member to the UFC’s Heavyweight division has gone through a lot of adversity over the past few months, as he changed management teams and training teams after switching from Strikeforce to UFC. As well, Overeem left the country to go back to the Netherlands to see his sick mother, but was accused of taking drugs before this fight with Lesnar. Nevertheless, when Lesnar and Overeem lock horns, it may go down as the fight of the year, as both fighters have incredible resumes and followers.

We are eight days away from what can easily be called the biggest event in the history of the UFC. On Saturday December 10, 11 Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones puts his title up against former champion Lyoto Machida, in what can be called Jones’s toughest competition. The duo will main event, the UFC 140 PPV at the Air Canada Center in Toronto, Ontario. Here is a sports betting preview of the upcoming fight.

Although UFC 140 is in Canada, this event’s top three fights will not have a Canadian born fighter involved in it. In the main event, it is American Jon Jones, coming off a fighter of the year award victory at the MMA awards earlier this week, taking on bookie software standout Lyoto the Dragon Machida in what can best be described as an intriguing matchup.

In the months leading up to UFC 140, fans were subject to hearing Champion Jones discuss his admiration for Machida, as the latter has been involved in some of the best matchups in the UFC’s history. Machida’s track record speaks for itself, as he has knocked off Rashad Evans, Randy Couture, and Tito Ortiz and brought fans to the division with his feud against Shogun Rua. On the other hand, Machida has taken on a bit of a heel role in this fight, as he does not respect Jones.

As we noted earlier, Machida’s record speaks for itself, however he has yet to receive a title shot up until this event. If you look closer at the details surrounding this fight, Machida may have not received this opportunity, had Rashad Evans not pulled out of the contest. In theory, Machida’s Japanese – Brazilian karate fusion should prove a difficult task for Jones to counter throughout the night.

In just over 48 hours, Dan Henderson returns to the octagon at UFC 139 to show the sports betting officials, that he deserves to not only be in the top promotion in North America, but also a Light Heavyweight title shot. Standing in Henderson’s way, will be former Light Heavyweight Champion Shogun Rua, who is still trying to show fans and critics alike, that he has plenty left in the tank. Wanderlei Silva will take on Cung Le in a battle of Middleweights, hoping to take on Anderson Silva down the road. Meanwhile, Urijah Faber and Brian Bowles collide for the first time not in a WEC bookie software octagon. Here is a prediction for each fight.

Dan Henderson v Shogun Rua – For the second time this season, Shogun Rua enters a UFC PPV event as a heavy underdog against his opponent. Strangely, Shogun was considered an underdog in his only title defense of the Light Heavyweight Title, against current Champion Jon Jones. This time however, Shogun will be looking to show fans and critics alike, that he is no underdog, as he will try and knockout Dan Henderson early in this fight.  Conversely, Henderson who is coming off a victory over Fedor will be looking to add Shogun to his trophy list. Look for Henderson to start fast, but quickly fade, as Shogun should put him away in the second round by knockout.

Wanderlei Silva v Cung Le – Speaking strictly from a hometown perspective, we believe that Cung Le, who is currently on an impressive winning streak, will continue to show why he deserves a fight with Anderson Silva. Wanderlei Silva has been okay at the best of the times the last couple years. Ultimately he should prove to be no match for Cung Le on Saturday.

Urijah Faber v Brian Bowles – Faber and Bowles were two legends on the WEC circuit a few years ago. Since then Faber has been in a few marquee fights in the UFC. Meanwhile, Bowles has returned from serious hand and foot injuries the last couple of years. With ring rust being a factor, give this matchup to Faber.

With Winnipeg receiving a new hockey franchise for the current season, many Breeders Cup betting enthusiasts are pondering how realignment will eventually affect the Stanley Cup playoffs. Over the summer and into the start of the 2011 – 12 season, there has been much speculation, that teams from the current conference could interchange with one another. A situation such as this would have bookie software teams from the West playing with teams from the East during the regular season. Leaving the question, can the NHL still have a Stanley Cup Champion if realignment happens?

If the NHL was to realign today, you can guarantee that nobody would be particularly happy with the outcome. The most likely scenario as it stands, is to have one of Detroit or Columbus; two Eastern time zone teams trapped in the Western conference swap schedules with the Winnipeg Jets. If this were too happen, a team such as Columbus may no longer struggle, because fans would pack the team’s arena, to watch Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning or Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

However, if a team such as Detroit went to the Eastern Conference, commissioner Gary Bettman would be telling fans and prospective owners that he doesn’t really care about expansion teams. In essence, Bettman has been pushing for expansion across the United States for the last 12 years. While he hasn’t seen the results South of the border like he does in Canada, Bettman would be crazy to allow Detroit back into the East. Detroit as an original six team, has never really had much trouble attracting fans. Yet, Columbus is lucky to get a full house during a playoff year.

In theory, allowing either team into the Eastern Conference for good, would also allow the NHL to maintain a Stanley Cup Championship format as it is right now. Any other realignment changes, may spell the end of the current playoff format, which by all accounts would upset everyone.

On December 3, 2011 sports betting enthusiasts from around the world will be travelling to historic Madison Square Gardens in New York, to see the rematch between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito for the Super Welterweight Championship. Cotto enters the fight with revenge in mind, after he felt he was bookie software robbed by Margarito, who won the first encounter with illegal hand wraps. Here is a preview of the rematch of all rematches.

In the boxing industry, it is rare to see two fighters with a ton of animosity, also have a good chance at defeating one another. What usually happens, is one fighter is heavily favored and the other fighter is given little to no hope. Then the fight happens and underdog wins or losses because of a controversial decision. In the upcoming UFC boxing bout between Miguel Cotto and Antonio Margarito, fans, analysts and judges alike are hoping that Miguel Cotto exacts his revenge on a washed up Margarito.

After losing to Margarito in controversial fashion, Miguel Cotto went back to the drawing board and reunited with famed trainer Emanuel Steward. In his first fight with Steward in his corner, Cotto defeated Yuri Forman for the Light Middleweight Championship by technical knockout. Then he made a successful title defense against Ricardo Mayorga, before coming back to take on Margarito in this upcoming fight.

On the other hand, after winning against Cotto the first time, Margarito has been on a roller coaster ride. Since his victory, he’s been suspended in California for illegal hand wraps in the Shane Mosley fight and Manny Pacquiao has destroyed him. As a result, entering his fight with Miguel Cotto Margarito had to agree to take a smaller purse for the winnings. Meaning to say he will make two and a half million, while Cotto will make five million.

If UFC betting president Dana White is trying to score points for unpredictability he could be in trouble after UFC 134. Or perhaps, MMA fans just love knowing that they will see a challenger pummeled helplessly, and to reaffirm their belief in an elite star. That certainly happened this past weekend in Rio de Janeiro as UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva made a mess of No. 1 contender Yushin Okami in the main event at UFC 134. Silva had Okami on his heels for nearly the entire fight, which isn’t very long considering that the tilt only lasted 2:04 into the second round.

Most MMA fans that weren’t too busy fishing to watch the event understood that this was one of the more lopsided main events in UFC history. Okami was in the midst of a strong run and therefore it was much easier for White to assert him as being ready to challenge Silva for the UFC Middleweight belt. The reality was that Silva emerged as an animal looking as good as he has in a while in front of his hometown fans, and extended his record winning streak to an incredible 14 straight while extending his record for title defenses to an incredible nine. Perhaps because Okami was awarded the decision back at the 2006 Rumble on the Rock tournament due to disqualification that this rematch was about the chance to give Silva a measure of sports betting bonus revenge, but the way in which he carried it out was truly something spectacular and predictable at the same time.

After years of building from the ground up, the Milwaukee Brewers finally have a team that is capable of winning the World Series. Listed at 8/1 MLB betting odds to win the title this year, the Brewers will face a tough challenge from the New York Yankees, but in the end it will be a powerful offense that overwhelms and leads them to a championship. It may seem like a pretty even matchup initially, but the deeper you dig the more obvious the outlook becomes.

The Yankees have all of the tools to get to the big series, and listed at 9/2 sports betting odds, they are a good play at least to get there. But the problem with New York reaches beyond the obvious, as despite a solid batting order and staff ace, the pinstripes lack the pitching depth needed to win championships, both in the starting rotation and in the bullpen. The Yankees will do everything that it takes to get to the World Series, but in the end they just can’t match up with Milwaukee. The Brewers went out and traded for both Shaun Marcum and Zac Grienke in the offseason, and both moves have paid off as they have complimented Yovanni Gallardo in the rotation. With the combination of Prince Fielder, Ryan Braun, and Rickie Weeks leading the offense, Milwaukee clearly has the firepower on its roster to deliver, and this sports betting bonus year they will at the expense of the Yankees.