There are basically three different types of sports handicapping. They are situational handicapping, fundamental handicapping and technical handicapping. For those of you unfamiliar with these three categories, allow me to briefly explain what these three types of sports handicapping are and also provide some examples.

Betting preseason football is a lot different than regular season football. The methods used to handicap regular season NFL games do not work most of the time when used to handicap a preseason game. Let's take a look at what things you should look at when handicapping NFL preseason football.

It is common knowledge that the betting public loves playing favorites. It seems the public has a short-sighted mentality that says they are betting on the better team when they lay points with the "chalk." But is that really the right way to go? I say "no" and I will tell you why.

Being successful in sports wagering is more complicated than just being able to pick more winners than losers. There are certain guidelines that one should follow to increase one's chances of sports betting success over the long term. Let's take a look at these sports betting principles.

A bettor must win 52.4 percent of his wagers to break even. Some bettors who win more than 52.4 percent of their bets still end up losing money. Why? The answer is because they do not use proper money management. Money management is just as important as picking winners. Here are some simple (yet sometimes difficult to follow) tips on proper money management.

With the Internet age comes many choices. Shop at the store or shop on the store's website? Go to the bank to transfer funds or transfer funds online? One choice sports betting enthusiasts have is whether to place their wagers with a local bookie or place their bets with an online sportsbook. Let's look at why this question has an easy answer.

The LSU Tigers come into the 2008 season as the defending National Champions. They lost overtime thrillers to Kentucky and Arkansas, but went on to beat Tennessee for the SEC title. That win and a little bit of luck landed LSU in the BCS title game, where they rolled over Ohio State, 38-24. So what does this season look like for the Tigers?

Ohio State's last two seasons ended in heartbreak with losses in the national title game. Two years ago, Florida routed the Buckeyes, 41-14. Last season, it was another SEC foe, LSU, who stomped Ohio State, 38-24. How will the Buckeyes fare in 2008?

USC finished the 2007 campaign with an 11-2 record capped off by a convincing 49-17 win over Illinois in the Rose Bowl. Two October losses (home against Stanford and at Oregon) ruined their bid for a perfect season and national championship. How will Southern Cal fare in 2008?

Auburn posted a 9-4 record last season, which was a bit of a disappointment considering they lost home games to South Florida and Mississippi State. The Tigers did manage to win in "The Swamp" at Florida, 20-17, and in the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Clemson, 23-20. The defense carried the offense all season. Changes have been made and the table is set for double-digit wins this season.

The West Virginia Mountaineers capped off an 11-2 season with a 48-28 Sugar Bowl victory over Oklahoma. They ranked in the top ten nationally in several categories, including points per game (ninth), rushing yards per game (third), points allowed per game (eighth), total yards allowed per game (seventh) and turnover margin (ninth). Let's take a look at WVU's team for the upcoming season.

A college football handicapping expert recaps last season and previews the upcoming season for the Missouri Tigers.

A college football handicapping expert recaps last season and previews the upcoming season for the Georgia Bulldogs.

A sports handicapping expert previews the 2008 college football season for the Oklahoma Sooners.

A sports handicapping expert previews the 2008 college football season for the USC Trojans.

A sports handicapping expert previews the 2008 college football season for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

A sports handicapping expert previews the 2008 college football season for the Florida Gators.