We are currently in the doldrums of summer when it comes to sports betting in America. We all understand that other than a few golf tournaments and auto races, baseball is the only game in town. Many people do not like betting baseball because of the extreme amount of games and the numerous other variables which constantly change.
According to myriad sources, American football is the sport of choice in North America, and it’s not even close. 37% of people polled listed football as their favorite sport. Next in line is basketball with just 11%. Sports betting handle also reflect these numbers. Football season is the cash cow and other sports pale in comparison.
College football is as popular as NFL football. Oftentimes, fans of one are also fans of the other. It is about this time of year that people start really jonesing for football action. The last week of August features the first college football matchups of the year. And there are some great college football games to bet in week 1.
When it comes to sports betting, you want to start winning right away and build your bankroll. That way you can withstand any bad weeks which are certain to follow. If you lose in the first few weeks, you may become timid when placing your bets and by the time you do get on a roll, your bet size may be small, thus not allowing you to maximize your wins.
Many people jump right into betting the season without setting parameters. A player that plans on profiting needs to set a designated bankroll as well as a minimum and maximum bet amount. If the bankroll is tapped they then need to have the discipline to tap out for the rest of the season.
Betting on college football should be entertaining and fun. The minute it is no longer fun it may be a good idea to take a break and just enjoy the game.