Author: Andy N
Andy Nelson is the founder of Spread Bet Money and has over 20 years' experience studying sports betting form, with a particular focus on NFL, Soccer and Horse Racing.
Before assigning the missing star’s possessions to teammates, establish what a normal game looks like. As part of [nodelink id="bc4ec664-ebfb-454c-a92e-246d8cd72f43"]NBA betting research[/nodelink], check the star’s recent healthy games for minutes, usage rate and most frequent lineup partners. Note whether the…
College Football Pace Stats Show Why Scoring Averages Mislead
A team that runs the ball and lets the play clock wind down can use several minutes on one drive. A team that snaps quickly and throws often may finish a drive—by scoring or punting—with far less time off the…
How Team Total Bets Work When Only One Score Counts
A team total is an over/under on the points scored by one named team. It is not the combined score, and the wager does not require that team to win. A team can go Over its team total and still…
How to Set Sportsbook Deposit Limits Before Overspending
Choose a period first, such as a week or a month. Then look at money left after housing, bills, groceries, debt payments, and planned savings. Set aside only a portion of that discretionary money for sportsbook deposits—an amount that would…
States Where Sports Betting Is Legal and the Rules Bettors Face
Authorized means a state has passed a law allowing sports betting. It does not mean bettors can place a wager yet: regulators may still need to issue licenses, approve rules, and clear sportsbooks to launch. Live online means licensed sportsbooks…
Can Bettors Deduct Sports Betting Losses on Their Taxes?
For a 2025 federal tax return filed in 2026, a recreational bettor can deduct documented gambling losses only by itemizing deductions. The deduction cannot exceed gambling winnings for the year. A bettor with $1,000 in winnings and $1,400 in losses…
When to Pass on a Bet Despite Liking the Matchup
Picking the likely winner is only part of the decision. A wager has value when the posted odds are favorable relative to the bettor’s estimate of what could happen. A team can look like the right side and still be…
How to Report Sportsbook Winnings on a Tax Return
Download the calendar-year transaction statement and wager history from each sportsbook used during the tax year. Save any Forms W-2G received, too. A W-2G may cover only certain winnings, so it should be checked against the full betting history rather…
How to Avoid Handicapping Bias Before Placing a Bet
An early lean can quietly change the research. Once a bettor decides an NFL favorite “should cover,” a strong quarterback matchup looks decisive, while an injured offensive lineman or a tough travel spot gets brushed aside. The result is less…
Sports Betting Taxes: What Recreational Bettors Need to Report
A winning wager generally creates gambling income when it settles, whether it was placed through a sportsbook app or at a retail counter. That includes winning point spreads, moneylines, over/unders, parlays, props, and futures. An open wager has no settled…
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