The NRL season is kicking off, and you may have been invited to join one (or more) tipping competition. NRL footy tipping is a popular way to add excitement to Australian rugby. Players place their tips, and points are awarded for winning picks. Prizes are big, and the game is a lot of fun. Tippers with the most points at the end of each round can score cash if they come out on top. Pick your tips wisely and you could find yourself celebrating more than just your favourite team’s win.
Keep Your Head in the Game
You can’t win if you don’t play, so make sure you place your tips each week. This is a simple, but important strategy. Missing picks will put you at a disadvantage, and could hurt your score. If you know that you’re likely to forget, place your tips early, or ask a friend to remind you. Winning by default can happen, but losing because you didn’t show up is the probability. Make it a point to log in and check your tips, and you may want to make adjustments as the season wares on.
Tipping for the Home Team
It’s been proven, and the statistics don’t lie: Teams are more likely to win a game when they’re playing at home. The cheering crowd energizes the players and keeps the home team’s adrenaline pumping. There’s also boost in confidence that comes with a home ground advantage. This strategy is not always a lock, but can help tip level odds. However, rooting for the home team can also lead to unnecessary losses, so make sure you pay attention to weekly favourites.
Keep the Odds in Your Favour
Playing favourites is a good strategy, and keeps the odds in your favour. If you don’t know much about a team or its players, ask your friends or do a little research. Statistics have been created for a reason, and NRL footy tipping is a perfect opportunity to cash in while playing the odds. Another way to check out weekly favourites is to look at the bookmaker’s odds. The bookies complete the work for you, factoring in all the possible influences and calculating each team’s percentage chance to win. The lower the odds the higher a team’s likeliness to win. A bookie’s odds are a simple reflection of the team’s percentage in a particular game.
Consider the Game and Your Competition
Even though tipping is a ‘friendly game,’ it’s also a competition. Tippers shouldn’t unnecessarily share tips and strategies with opponents. Instead of discussing tips during the week, wait until you’re enjoying a pint after tipping closes. This may sound slightly competitive in a friendly pool, but it’s also the name of the game. Sticking to your game plan is another good reason to hold your cards and keep your head down. It’s easy to be influenced by other tippers. If your strategy is proving successful, it’s important to stay the course.
The 2014 NRL season is shaping up to be a great one. Getting in on a footy competition will keep the excitement alive, and make you feel like a part of the game. Friends, families, co-workers and die-hard fans all across the country are getting in on the action. Don’t miss out on the fun by not being a part of this popular footy tradition. By combining these four NRL tips, you can play your way through any competition.
