Winning Weekends: Sports Betting as a Side HustleA Math-Based System for Profitable Weekend Wagering Sports betting isn't about predictions. It's about percentages.If you're still betting with your gut, you're playing the wrong game. Winning Weekends: Sports Betting as a Side Hustle shows you how to approach sports wagering the way sharp bettors do - with math, discipline, and a structured system that turns weekend action into long-term profit. This is not a book full of "locks," "systems," or trendy picks. It's a field manual for serious weekend bettors who want to profit using tools that actually work: expected value, break-even odds, bankroll scaling, and market discipline.Whether you're a casual bettor looking to stop bleeding cash, or a side hustler ready to build a reliable second income stream from sports betting, this book lays out exactly what to do - and what to avoid - every step of the way. What You'll Learn: Why Most Bettors Lose - and How to Flip the MathThe average bettor wins just under 50% of the time - not because they're unlucky, but because they're betting into bad lines, wrong markets, and overjuiced odds. Learn how to beat the break-even line consistently by identifying pricing inefficiencies. How to Calculate Expected Value (EV) and Use It to Guide All BetsDiscover how to use simple math to evaluate whether a wager is worth placing - regardless of the sport or the hype. You'll learn how to determine your edge in each bet and track ROI like a true investor. Finding Value in Alt Lines, Props, and Derivative MarketsWhile public money floods spreads and totals, smart bettors find edge in underpriced markets. This book walks you through how to scan for player props, alt spreads, and niche bets with lower juice and better payout ceilings. Understanding Line Movement, Sharp Action, and Public BiasBetting isn't just about the teams - it's about timing. You'll learn how sportsbooks adjust lines, when to bet early or late, and how to spot traps set for public bettors. Bankroll Management That Actually WorksFlat betting vs. proportional staking. Kelly Criterion vs. unit sizing. We break down the math of managing risk - and show you how to build a sustainable plan for growing your bankroll over time without going broke. How to Build a Weekend Betting WorkflowFrom tracking openers to comparing lines across books, we walk you through a repeatable weekend routine that includes data review, value filtering, and calculated execution. No guesswork - just a checklist you can follow. Covers All Major Sports: This isn't just about football. You'll find sport-specific strategies for: NFL & CFL: Exploiting key numbers, teaser math, and injury overreactionsNBA & WNBA: Pacing, rest angles, and totals varianceMLB: Betting with pitcher splits and market rhythmCollege Football & Basketball: Line inflation, rankings bias, and edge windowsNHL & Soccer: Betting moneylines, totals, and derivatives like a traderEach section offers usable, value-first angles tailored to the sport's structure and betting ecosystem. Who This Book Is For: Weekend sports bettors tired of losing to the juiceData-focused players looking to develop a real edgeSide hustlers interested in low-risk, math-first bettingFantasy players transitioning to sports wagering with analytics in handIf you've ever thought "there has to be a smarter way to bet," - this is it. No luck. No tips. Just real edge, real math, and a plan you can follow every weekend.