Brutal run with those bonus bets, huh? I’ve been burned too, so I get the frustration. The guy above nailed it with the fine print—apps like DraftKings or FanDuel can bury you in terms like 10x wagering or minimum odds of -150 that force you into sketchy parlays or heavy favorites that don’t always hit. My take? Most of these bonuses are designed to look juicy but keep you chasing losses. For football tournaments, especially NFL or college bowls, the issue is often overbetting on hype. Teams like the Chiefs or Alabama get inflated lines because everyone’s piling on, but Vegas knows how to tilt the odds.
Here’s what I’ve learned from digging into my own losses: narrow your focus. Pick one game—say, a divisional matchup or a bowl game with clear trends. Check injury reports, weather, and recent ATS (against the spread) records. For example, underdogs in NFL divisional games cover about 55% of the time since 2015, but you won’t hear that on ESPN. Also, avoid same-game parlays on bonuses; they’re a trap with juiced vig. If you’re using an app like Bet365, their early cash-out options can screw you too—pulling out early kills your edge.
What’s your strategy when50% of the time since 2015, but you won’t hear that on ESPN. Also, avoid same-game parlays on bonuses; they’re a trap with juiced vig. If you’re using an app like Bet365, their early cash-out options can screw you too—pulling out early kills your edge.
What’s your strategy? Are you chasing big payouts or sticking to straight bets? And yeah, what app are you on? Some are worse than others for bonus terms.