Let’s be honest – it’s easy to go with what’s popular in life. There is comfort in making the same choices as countless other people, as doing so makes you feel like you are in good company. Humans are tribal by nature and being part of the tribe gives you a sense of security. That sense of security can be valuable in some cases, but it can also leave you stuck in neutral. Sometimes, if you want to make a big move and finally get ahead, you need to step out of the pack and do something bold.

If you are new here, you might be starting to pick up on the idea that we relish going against the grain. What is it about making unusual, unexpected moves that we love so much? And why does that thinking apply as much in life as it does in sports betting? Let’s take a closer look.

It Starts with the Odds

This first point might mostly speak for itself, but it’s an important one in the sports betting world – when you make unpopular picks, you often put the odds on your side. We all know how hard it is to beat the house in this game. Those casinos are huge for a reason. If you are going to carve out a profit margin for yourself, the odds have to work in your favor.

Betting one favorite after the next is going to make it hard to put those odds on your side. Sure, you’ll win some bets, but the odds will be short, and the payouts will be modest. By looking for the plays that everyone else is ignoring as unlikely or maybe impossible, you can tap into odds that just might deliver some of the biggest payouts of your betting career.

A Predictable Path Provides Predictable Results

Perhaps the best argument of all for going against the crowd is that sticking with the crowd is almost always going to lead to a predictable, mediocre outcome. If you think about it, this makes sense – how would you end up somewhere unusual or remarkable if you did exactly what everyone else around you was doing? You wouldn’t. Instead, you’d follow the same path, and reach basically the same destination.

Think about the best things you’ve done in your life. How did they come to pass? Most likely, those outcomes were the result of taking some chances, thinking outside the box, and going in an unexpected direction. It’s not always easy but doing something different has the potential to offer rewards that simply won’t be available to the rest of the pack.

Make the Bold Choice

At Rebel Picks, the benefits of going against the crowd are just too good for us to ignore. We love the feeling of cashing a ticket when almost all of the money was on the other side or posting a fantasy win because we picked a few guys that everyone else left for dead. If that kind of thinking is exciting to you, and if you can’t wait to take your sports predictions to a higher level, join us today!