Any good books re Sports Betting I should read?

Hey all just thought I'd make my first post, don't want to make my first post in a serious disccusion.

not much insight, but a book called "The Smart Money" is an entertaining read. 

The Smart Money is a wonderful book. The Odds is also good. Trading Bases is one you would want for true insight in finding betting value in baseball.

yeah, "the odds" is a pretty good one as well.....shows the Vegas sports gambling experience from several perspectives......always was curious on whatever became of the characters in that one; from my understanding it was based on real guys and events.

If you want a book that breaks down odds, juice, moneyline betting, parlays,  and goes into an in-depth debunking of the Kelly Criterion, then take a look at "How Professionals Beat the Pro Football Point Spread" by RJ Miller.  The book may not look like much, but it does illustrate a few key points regarding money management and just how the Vig can gut a bankroll.

Smart Money is good. Lay the Favorite was a fun read as well. I also recommend Trading Bases. I haven't read Millman's "The Odds" yet but that's on my to-do list. I also endorse the Miller "How to beat the Pro Football point spread." A little bit old in terms of info but its more about learning from the process and getting insight into the mindset of how to approach this thing we do.

Good topic!

Is there a book, maybe perhaps from and analytical perspective, of how they come up with the odds. Different formula's used, what factors are used to determine the spread, etc.,

thanks heaps for the advice guys!

yeah you should read any book thats says WHY YOU SHOULD NOT GET INTO GAMBLING