What a season for sports betting! From the Giants’ historic comeback to the Super Bowl brother face-off, avid gamblers had a lot to bet on. In celebration of Lay the Favorite now available on Blu-ray and DVD we put together some quick tips when it comes to betting for future games for March Madness and the NHL playoffs.

1. Learn the Language

Chalk! ATS! Dog! Gamblers speak a language of their own. Before you decide to jump into sports betting be sure to know the ins and outs of the lingo.

2. Research

Knowledge is power. Before placing a bet thoroughly examine the team, players, past matches, etc.

3. Emotion

Check your feelings at the door. It is important to keep a clear head when placing bets. Many of us want to gamble on our favorite team, but it is important to keep those loyalties in order.

4. Money Management

Allot yourself a certain amount of money to work with. This will help ensure you don’t go hog-wild with the overspending. The golden rule of gambling: Mo money, mo problems.