Major games are the highlight of any sport, when the stakes are at an all-time high and two teams battle it out for the crown. These games tend to pull big audiences, and for good reason; they’re a thrill to watch.

But for people interested in sports betting, what do you need to check before placing a bet?

Proposition betting, often referred to as props betting, involves wagering on specific events or outcomes within a game or sporting event that may not directly affect the final result.

Here, Sports News Blitz looks at some common examples of proposition wagers.

Totals betting, also known as over/under betting, is a type of sports wagering where you bet on the total combined score of both teams in a game, rather than on the outcome of the game itself.

Here, Sports News Blitz explains one of the simpler betting methods out there.

Teaser betting is a form of sports wagering that allows bettors to adjust the point spread or totals line in their favor for reduced odds.

It's similar to parlay betting, but instead of combining multiple individual bets into one wager, teaser bets involve adjusting the point spread or totals line by a predetermined number of points in exchange for lower odds.

Here, Sports News Blitz analyses the functionality of teaser betting.

Live betting, also known as in-play betting, allows you to place bets on a sporting event while it is in progress.

It adds an extra layer of excitement to sports betting, as odds and betting options can change rapidly based on the unfolding events of the game.

Here, Sports News Blitz looks at the best approach to live betting.

Parlay betting, also known as accumulator betting or combo betting, involves combining multiple individual bets into a single wager, with the key feature being that all components of the bet must be correct for the overall bet to win.

Here, Sports News Blitz explains the tricky art of parlay bets.

Moneyline betting is a straightforward form of sports betting where you wager on which team or individual will win a particular game or event.

Here, Sports News Blitz offers a useful overview of the popular strategy.

In-play betting transforms a football match or tennis set into a high-pressure decision lab. One moment you spot an opening, the next your heel is off the accelerator - odds have shifted, your heart is thumping, and you’re wrestling with whether to click that bet button. 

Decision-making in live sports betting demands lightning-fast judgment calls, yet all too often we confuse reaction with frantic overreaction. 

Maybe you’ve been there, leaning in as your team storms into a two-goal lead - and then watching your ears burn as they promptly gift a penalty. 

Your pulse soars, you fire off a quick wager to ‘lock in profits,’ and promptly regret it within seconds. Sound familiar?

Betting responsibly is crucial to ensuring that gambling remains an enjoyable and positive experience.

Here, Sports News Blitz offers some tips on how to bet responsibly.

Point spread betting is a form of sports betting where a sportsbook handicaps the favoured team by assigning it a point spread, which they must win by to ‘cover’ the spread.

Here, Sports News Blitz gives a handy rundown of the popular and potentially lucrative strategy.

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Our content team provides free betting tips for soccer, the NFL, NBA, golf, tennis and more.

But not everyone knows all the betting terminology, especially around US sports markets, so here is a glossary that covers common terms and phrases used in sports betting and gambling.