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Western Michigan @ Michigan State -24.0….Big revenge situation here for Michigan State as they were totally embarrased last year by the Bronco’s on their home field getting beat 36-14 as a 24.5 home favorite.
Opinion: Even though the revenge looms big, The Bronco’s might be able to hang within the 24 points. However the loss of starting QB might make it too “iffy” for a play.
T-Rating Line: Michigan State -17.53  (Read full Article Here)

A few years ago one of my clients sent me an email telling me he was quitting my service and quitting betting on sports….Ok, so this happens all the time, but what made this so surprising was that we were in the middle of one of our best seasons in 12 years. Our members were up nearly 100 units and still going strong. I happened to have this guy’s phone number and my curiosity got the best of me and I decided to give him a call, something I rarely ever do.

As it turns out, he went broke. “How”? I asked him, “we are up nearly 100 units and being a $100.00 bettor you have got to be (Read full Article Here)

A Few Thing To Consider When Handicapping 2nd Half Of Baseball

Statistically, you do not need to alter statistical ratings, as the pitcher and hitters will continue to perform to their average. There is no emotional letdowns in baseball for the non-contenders as they are professionals and have a job to do, not too mention their performance will reflect on their opportunities come free agent or trade time.

The most important factor is the "trades" being made by the "contenders". Teams who are in the mix of vying for a playoff spot will look to fill gaps in their roster to make the 2nd half run at the playoffs. These could be significant pick ups especially in the pitching rotation or the bullpen. Of course if you handicap baseball on a individual player by player power rating, this is no problem as you just transfer their current statistics into their new team and your team power rating will automatically be updated. (This is the method I use).

The next most important (Read full Article Here)

Making a future bet before the season starts, means that you will have your money tied up with the book for nearly 6 months. That being the case you certainly want a decent return, kind of like accruing interest on your money. Unless your putting down a sizable amount of money on a single future bet, it is not feasible to bet a future on a 2-1 or 5-2 favorite. Any way you cut it, your odds are still 31 against you…Obviously the realistic odds are probably around 20/1 as there are always at least 10 or 12 teams that you can throw out as not having any kind of a chance of making it to the playoffs much less the Superbowl.

I like to make at least 2 future bets to win the Superbowl, one in the NFC and one in the AFC..I more often than not make two plays in each conference. If your playing 3 or 4 plays, it becomes obvious that you don't want to play a 2/1 favorite, you could win the 2/1 bet and still end up losing money on your future bets. I look for odds that will give me a "hedging" opportunity. Over the years I have made more money hedging future bets than winning the future bet itself. Again to have good hedging opportunities you need

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