The herd mentality plagues sports bettors. As humans, most of us are scared to go out on a limb. It is much easier to be wrong in a group than it is to be wrong on your own. In this lesson we look at the herd mentality, wisdom of the crowds, and when it is smart to go against that thinking.It is helpful to watch the video on Gamblers Fallacy to understand more about the psychology of Sports BettingJoin our free discord to learn more about sports betting and get some free picks
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