Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
7 min to read

A practical guide to building a place betting strategy — what a place bet is, how settlement rules work across regions, how to price your edge, and how to size & track positions. You’ll also see where BetRocket turns numbers into disciplined action.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
4 min to read

A clear, practical guide to ultimate rankings — what they are, how to construct them, how to read them, and how to turn them into decisions. We’ll also show where BetRocket turns rankings into EV-focused action.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
6 min to read

Hockey explained in plain English: rules, periods, penalties, key stats (including the “S” hockey stat), and how to use BetRocket’s data to make smarter picks. Throughout, you’ll see where BetRocket helps you quantify edge (EV+), track line moves, and avoid stale prices.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
6 min to read

“Open spots” are empty placeholders within a multi-leg wager (typically a parlay, sometimes a teaser). A ticket may be initiated with one or more confirmed selections while leaving additional slots open to be filled later, usually within a sportsbook-defined time window. When a selection is added to an open spot, it becomes an irrevocable component of the ticket, and the parlay continues to settle as each leg is graded. Open spot is not a separate bet; it is a reserved slot within an existing multi-leg ticket to be completed later when suitable value is available.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
5 min to read

A clear explanation of what is fading in betting — why bettors “bet against” a side, player, trend, or public sentiment; when fading makes sense; when it doesn’t; and how to evaluate price, timing, and risk with discipline. Throughout, we show where BetRocket helps quantify true edge (EV+), track line movement, and avoid stale numbers.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
5 min to read

A 3-way moneyline is a match-result market with three outcomes: Home win, Draw, or Away win. It’s common in sports where a tie is realistic in regulation time — soccer, hockey (60 minutes), some international basketball, and certain tournaments. If you’ve ever wondered what does moneyline 3 way mean, the key is simple: you’re betting on the 90/60-minute result (including stoppage time), not the outcome after overtime or a shootout.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
5 min to read

A short, user-facing overview: what “2.5” means on totals and spreads, how it differs from whole numbers and Asian quarter-lines, and when Over/Under 2.5 makes the most sense. Throughout, we’ll note where BetRocket helps you find real EV, not hunches.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
5 min to read

Baseball is a numbers game, but not all numbers are equal. Prices move on pitching changes, bullpen fatigue, weather, and late lineups — often minutes before first pitch. This guide distills the baseball tips that matter most, so you can separate real signal from noise and pair it with BetRocket to find EV+ opportunities, not just hunches.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
6 min to read

A clear, practical explainer of Asian Totals in soccer: what the market is, how pushes work on whole numbers, how quarter-lines (2.25 / 2.75) create Half-Win and Half-Loss, and how to pick the right line for your risk. Real-world scenarios, common mistakes, and a quick decision guide included. Throughout, we’ll show where BetRocket helps with EV+, line movement, and price comparisons.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/30/2025
6 min to read

If you’ve ever typed what is a betting exchange into Google, you’re likely curious about how it differs from a traditional sportsbook — and whether it can help you bet smarter. In short, a betting exchange is a marketplace where customers bet against each other rather than against the house. The exchange matches opposing opinions (one person thinks an outcome will happen; another thinks it won’t) and takes a small commission from winners. Throughout this guide, we’ll connect the dots to how tools like BetRocket — our analytics platform for EV+ (expected value positive) edges, surebets, and line movement — fit into an exchange-based approach. BetRocket doesn’t take or place bets; it helps you analyze data and spot potential value.