Easy money
When you first start off, bet on Winner of Game and Leader At Half. Play up until you get to the Dome level. Once you become familiar with the game or already know it, you should have close to $50,000. Easy money winners are, 10 Grand on Winner of Game, Leader At Half, Most FGs, Most 3's, and Most Steals. You have a better chance of stealing and making threes when you become on Fire.