Submitted by rsteel on
I am sure most of you have heard the phrase “trust your instincts” This is awful advice for the sports bettor especially a beginner. A newcomer either has no instincts or cannot depend on the few instincts he does have. The instincts are usually based from a perspective of a sports fan however that does not translate effectively to a successful handicapper.
Sports betting is a skill to be learned developed over years. It is no different than getting your MBA in university. In the long run it has absolutely nothing to do with luck or bad beats.
We have all heard people say “I would rather be lucky than good” Ridiculous! Long term winners understand the randomness of LUCK. It come it goes it is short term and cannot be depended on. I would much rather be good than lucky.