The college basketball postseason is a completely different animal than the regular season. During the conference season, when analyzing a matchup you can compare a lot of games in which the two schools played common opponents. Towards the end of the season, each team starts to develop a similar strength of schedule rating as their opponent, especially if you are looking at recent performances that only include these conference games so it’s easy to compare a team with their foe. Once March...
Read more about NCAA Tournament Handicapping Handicapping NBA Games - January 31, 2011Betting on NBA games is quite similar to betting on football in that the types of bets are pretty much the same. You have your straight spread bets as well as over / unders. If you understand football betting, the mechanics of these basketball bets are not difficult. There are also similarities in the more exotic types of bets you can find. There are still parlays and teasers that you can make to enhance your sports betting bankroll. It is quite a different sport than football though, which necessitates...
Read more about Handicapping NBA Games Handicapping NCAA Basketball - January 31, 2011College basketball handicapping is a bit more difficult than handicapping NBA games. This is because in the NCAA, there are more upsets than in the NBA. The youth of collegiate players and an underdevelopment of talent lead to some weaker teams beating better teams. This does not mean that you should not bet on NCAA basketball. On the contrary, some of the best betting opportunities out there involve college basketball. You just need to do a bit more research when learning how to handicap NCAA basketball....
Read more about Handicapping NCAA Basketball MLB Home Field Advantage - January 25, 2011What is the home field advantage in Major League Baseball? This isn’t an easy question to answer, but it is an important question to ask when considering betting on baseball. Because MLB betting doesn’t involve a point spread (there is a runline, but that is a much different story) it’s not as easy for us to establish a baseline for what home field advantage is worth. Wins, not winning margins are more important when you are betting on the moneyline, so how can we quantify...
Read more about MLB Home Field Advantage Handicapping By Feel - December 16, 2010Most sports handicappers, particularly who wager on their predictions, no matter how they are arrived at, have there own understanding of the “FEEL” concept. “FEEL” – The very word stimulates thought and the search for understanding. It suggests psychological as well as physiological reactions. During our waking hours it is our conscious awareness that dominates mental activity, while when asleep, it is our subconscious mind that becomes active. Our subconscious mind is our warehouse...
Read more about Handicapping By Feel Why You Should Use a Sports Handicapper - May 4, 2009What’s the point of using a handicapper? I’ve been asked this question hundreds of times throughout my career, and I feel like I’ve always had a pretty good answer. Most people don’t have the time and/or energy to pour over game statistics and trends; to do the kind of research it takes to be successful over a long period of time betting on sports. Believe me when I as that I’ve heard it all before. People claiming they win 90% of the time they bet or they “know...
Read more about Why You Should Use a Sports Handicapper How Parlays Can Be Profitable - December 31, 2008You will see some sports handicappers out there who think that parlays are sucker bets and should never be used by the bettor. With all due respect to my peers, I’m going to disagree with that statement and show how value bettors can actually use parlays as a tool to win more money. However, it should be noted that for the average bettor who does not win a high percentage of his bets parlays can be disastrous for a bankroll. Let’s take a look at what I would call the average bettor,...
Read more about How Parlays Can Be Profitable Sports Handicapping Methods - December 25, 2008There are probably as many different sports handicapping methods as there are handicappers, but I thought I would take a look at some popular ways to break down games and find winners. If you are just starting out with your sports betting, then you could probably use some help as to how to figure out which team is going to beat another. If you are experienced then it doesn’t hurt to add more tools to your arsenal to increase your winning percentage. If you think I’ve missed anything...
Read more about Sports Handicapping Methods Trend Handicapping - December 24, 2008One subject I tend to get questions about, and sometimes criticized in my writeups for are trends. First off let me point out something. I’m not a complete idiot. I’m saying complete because sometimes I look back at the games I took before and wonder what was I thinking taking the teams I did, but I think that’s usual after any blowout loss. Now with that being said I want to point out that I do not always use trends for handicapping purposes, but I will toss them in the writeup....
Read more about Trend Handicapping How to Handicap NFL Games - October 17, 2008This article is going to discuss some situational keys to look at when doing your NFL handicapping. Both handicappers and the NFL betting public make the common mistake of analyzing NFL games too much and/or looking at the wrong things. Let’s take a look at some simple methods to use when handicapping pro football. One of the most overlooked and under used approach by NFL handicappers is analyzing the situational aspects behind a game. People are puzzled when a team like San Diego can crush New...
Read more about How to Handicap NFL Games Anton Wins - July 6, 2008We take a look at some of the other great handicapping services out there, so our visitors have plenty of options and can find the person that is right for them. We found Anton Wins to be an honest site who is very forthcoming with how they are doing. If you want an honest, winning service that is low on hype and high on winners, give Anton a try. Website: http://www.antonwins.com Established: 2002 Phone Number: N/A EMAIL: anton@antonwins.com Monitored at: Trackpicks.com and ParlayHelp.com Sports...
Read more about Anton Wins College Bowl Handicapping - May 21, 2008We have this old guide laying around for handicapping the college bowl games and wanted to get it posted for everyone to take advantage of. Remember that even if you had a great college football betting season the bowl season is a completely different animal, and we want to make sure you are as prepared as possible. MOTIVATION The most important thing in our minds is to figure out which teams really want to be involved in the bowl game that they are in. There are some teams that wanted to be in a...
Read more about College Bowl Handicapping Handicapping Pearls - May 21, 2008There are lists out there of different handicapping tips that one should follow if they want to make money by betting off of sports. Of course the easiest way to make a profit is to sign up for the sports picks offered by our expert handicappers. They have proven themselves to be winners and will make profits for you over the long haul, but if you want to go it alone then take a look at some of the tips they have to offer. Bet more underdogs than favorites When looking at NFL totals, bet over...
Read more about Handicapping Pearls Football Totals Wagering - May 21, 2008A lot of people out there make the mistake of focusing only on offensive strengths and weaknesses when they break down the totals. Common questions they take into account for their handicapping is how good the quarterback is, how good he can get the ball downfield, what is the weather going to be like, is the game inside or outside, and so on. While we don’t recommend you ignore these questions, it’s important to also factor in the defensive side of the ball. One thing that you can normally...
Read more about Football Totals Wagering College Football Handicapping - July 23, 2007If you want to be as good as the best football handicappers in the business, you are going to need to put the time and effort in that it takes to make successful picks season after season. There are several different types of football handicapping, and each type has it’s strengths and weaknesses. You’ll want to pull ideas from each of the handicapping styles to form your own winning combination. Fundamental Handicapping - Fundamental handicappers use statistical power rankings, player...
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