[Sandwich]

Well, thanks guys for the answers you gave me.... If I'm understanding correctly, it's pretty much 'learn by doing'... do the research, watch the games, make the wagers.

Disappointing, really. I was (naively?) hoping that there were specific strategies or situations that were +EV (in the mathematical sense).... i.e., ways to beat the vig on a consistent basis.

Knowing very little about how parimutuel and sportsbooks operate, off the top of my head, I'm thinking of things like situations where a 'fan favorite' or a 'big bettor' will push a line one direction... identifying those situations and betting in the other direction.... wondering if there are systems or strategies for such techniques....
or other techniques and strategies... bets to avoid, bascially, bets to maximize +EV.

Or is it really all just WATCH SPORTS and RESEARCH?
(and if so... watch WHAT and research WHAT?)


((again, sorry if my question or my "tone" offends...))