Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/29/2025
2 min to read

Learn what parlay betting is, how parlays work, what a “push” means, and whether they’re worth the risk. A beginner-friendly guide for smarter sports betting.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/29/2025
2 min to read

The Martingale strategy is one of the oldest betting systems. Popular in casinos and now applied to sports betting, it promises to “recover losses” by doubling your stake after each loss. But does it actually work in practice?

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/29/2025
2 min to read

Hedging is a popular sports betting strategy that helps reduce risk and sometimes guarantee a profit — even if your original bet doesn’t win. But how does it work, is it legal, and what is a good hedge ratio? Let’s break it down.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/29/2025
2 min to read

Have you ever seen odds change dramatically before a match starts? That’s what bettors call “dropping odds”. Understanding why odds drop — and how to react — can give you a real edge. Let’s break it down step by step.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 9/26/2025
3 min to read

Arbitrage betting (surebetting) is one of the most talked-about strategies in sports betting. But how does it work in practice? Can you really make money, and how many bets can you place per day? Let’s break it down step by step.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/29/2025
2 min to read

Flat betting is one of the easiest betting strategies, popular among both beginners and experienced bettors. Let’s see what it is, how it works, and why some even apply it to games like baccarat.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 9/26/2025
3 min to read

The Kelly Criterion is a proven bankroll management formula that helps bettors calculate the optimal stake size. Learn how to use Full and Half Kelly — and why many prefer the safer Half Kelly approach.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 8/29/2025
22 min to read

Golf is a sport full of unique terms and abbreviations that can confuse newcomers. If you've ever watched a tournament or checked a leaderboard, you may have wondered what certain letters and jargon mean. For example, what does "F" mean in golf? In this beginner-friendly golf glossary, we’ll clearly answer that question (it stands for Finished) and explain 25+ common golf abbreviations and terms. From scoring terms like birdie and bogey to leaderboard codes like E, CUT, or WD, this guide will help you understand golf lingo. We’ll also share why knowing these terms is useful – especially if you’re a sports bettor – and how it can improve your golf betting strategy. Let’s tee off with the basics!

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 9/26/2025
12 min to read

Expected value (EV) is one of the most important concepts in sports betting. Yet many beginners overlook it, focusing only on who they think will win. In reality, understanding expected value – and betting on outcomes with positive EV – is key to making money over the long run. This beginner-friendly guide will explain what expected value is, how to calculate it step by step, and why it matters for your betting success. We’ll also show how tools like BetRocket’s expected value calculator and innovative EV+ Lab can help you easily apply the math and test your betting strategies. Let’s dive in!

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 9/26/2025
16 min to read

Value betting is one of the few proven ways to gain an edge in sports betting. In simple terms, it means placing bets where you believe the odds are mispriced in your favor. This approach focuses on finding positive expected value (EV+) opportunities – bets that should yield profits over the long run. In this beginner-friendly guide, we'll explain what a value bet is, how a value betting strategy works, whether you should bet on underdogs, and how to leverage tools like BetRocket to find +EV bets. By the end, you'll understand why value betting is considered the smartest way to bet, and how BetRocket’s unique features (like its EV+ Lab for backtesting) can help you get started on the right foot.