What is “The Hook” in Betting? (And Should You Buy It?)
Losing a bet by exactly half a point is the worst feeling in gambling. We explain what “The Hook” is, and when it is mathematically correct to pay extra to remove it.
Losing a bet by exactly half a point is the worst feeling in gambling. We explain what “The Hook” is, and when it is mathematically correct to pay extra to remove it.
A Push is the sports betting equivalent of a tie. You don’t win, but you don’t lose. We explain exactly when a Push happens, how to avoid it using ‘The Hook,’ and the confusing rules about Pushes inside a Parlay.
Tired of losing ‘Anytime Goalscorer’ bets because of bad luck? We break down why the Shots on Goal (SOG) market is the smarter play for data-driven bettors, how to use ‘Corsi’ metrics to find hidden volume, and why betting on bad defenses is the key to profit.
Itβs a busy Friday night in the NHL with multiple games featuring clubs trying to …