No.1 Never bet on Saints, it's too much for the ticker
No.2 Go "off piste", check out the far flung leagues and bet on goals per game, no big wins but you'll get more of them, this also applies to youth games.
If you're a facebook user there are several pages to follow for obscure in play bets.
In reality i still have to work so take my approach with a pinch of salt...