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Visit Oddspedia today for all your sports betting needs! title: Sam Bentham - Sports Betting Expert at Oddspedia image: https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/og/ca/OG-homepage-1200x1200.jpg --- ![Sam Bentham](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/betting/14/2025/08/sam2.jpg) ## Sam Bentham Sports Betting Expert 5+ years of experience ### Interests * ![NFL](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/1991@2x.png) NFL * Soccer * Basketball * ![Wrestling](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/betting/2025/08/wwe-logo-circle.png) Wrestling ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/static/background/bgr-circles.png) ### Expertize NFL 5.0/5 Soccer 5.0/5 NBA 4.0/5 Wrestling 4.0/5 ### Experience | Years | Position | | ------------ | ------------------------------------- | | 2025-present | Sports Betting Expert at Oddspedia | | 2021-present | Sports Editor at Major League Content | ### A bit about Sam Sam brings years of hands-on journalism experience, as well as a passion for sports and sports betting, to his role as a Sports Betting Expert at Oddspedia. Sam began his sports and journalism career straight out of university, saying his motto in life is to do what he loves, and write home about it. His career in the betting world is a mix of personal interest, professional curiosity, and a constant pursuit of the next adrenaline rush. As a diehard fan of the Minnesota Vikings when it comes to football, and Manchester United in soccer, Sam doesn’t just write about his teams, he backs them up with bets (mostly same-game parlays, which he says get him involved in all aspects of the game, not just one part). Sam’s deep understanding of both the technical and strategic sides of sports betting is reflected in his writing. Whether he’s analyzing betting markets, dissecting odds, or offering his take on upcoming games, Sam combines insider knowledge with a fan’s perspective. As an expert bettor and passionate fan of teams on both sides of the Atlantic, Sam brings his hands-on experience and knowledge to Oddspedia, playing a key role in content development, fact-checking, and ensuring that all information is clear, accurate, and useful for bettors around the world. ### What advice would you give the betting community? Here’s advice on the two types of football: Soccer is a low-scoring game, so many teams “sit back” after scoring. That makes in-play betting a strong angle. For example, if a heavy favourite concedes early, you may find great odds on a comeback. In the NFL, the line can move significantly with just one player ruled out, especially a quarterback, left tackle, or star defensive back. Get ahead of line movement by anticipating news. Also, be sure to check out the Friday injury report, which can provide valuable information on Sunday games. 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