Betting who you “know” should win isn’t strategy — it’s gambling in team colors. Real bettors don’t chase winners; they chase numbers where the odds beat the hype.

Most people don’t lose because they’re unlucky — they lose because they bet like the public. Books don’t need to outsmart you; they just need you chasing favorites while sharps quietly scoop up value.

Forget “locks” and secret formulas. The only edge that survives is discipline. Without bankroll management, you’re not betting — you’re just speedrunning your way to broke.

Let’s be honest — most people who think they’re “sports betting” are just gambling in jerseys. And that’s fine, as long as you know it. The problem? Too many chase parlays, bet rent money, and call it strategy. That’s not betting. That’s donating.