What is An Edge in Sports Betting & Why It Matters

If you want to win at sports betting you need to have an “edge,” but what is it?  An edge is simply an advantage you have over the sportsbook. If you expect to make a long-term profit from betting, it means you’ve found an angle or a strategy that beats the market. Without an edge,… Read More »

How to Use an Odds Screen For Your Sports Betting

To win in today’s sports betting landscape, information is everything—and nowhere is that more evident than when you’re tracking the market in real-time. An odds screen is arguably the sharp bettor’s most valuable resource, giving you a panoramic view of the action in one convenient place. Below are ten compelling reasons why having an odds… Read More »

Handicapping Totals: It All Starts with Pace

When it comes to betting on totals—whether you’re talking football or basketball—everything begins with pace. The tempo at which teams run their offense lays the foundation for how many points you’re likely to see on the scoreboard. Here’s why: Handicapping Basketball Totals: Estimating Possessions In basketball, the key metric is the number of possessions. Each… Read More »

How to Tell if a Line Move Is Due to Sharp Action

When the oddsmakers post their opening lines, it’s officially open season for bettors to drive the action. Spreads and totals will shift as the sportsbooks start taking on bets, and these moves can be triggered by a variety of reasons: sharp action, new information (like injuries), or simply an influx of public money that forces… Read More »

Super Bowl 59 Prop Bet Results

Super Bowl 59 is in the books. The Eagles dominated the Chiefs in one of the biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history. Each year we put together our own Super Bowl prop betting sheet for you to use. Here’s a look at the results you can use to grade any pools you might have ran.… Read More »

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