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A Few Tips For Handicapping Baseball’s “Second Season”
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)
College Football Notebook: Purdue
More than 80 years have past since the Boilermakers of Purdue won the Big Ten title in 1929. It appears it will be 81 years after this season. Having lost 6 starters on offense and 5 on defense, some think that would be an improvement for them, but losing starting QB Joey Elliott will be hard to make up. He had a 61.7 completion rate, threw for 3026 yards and 22 touchdowns. They also lost their top three rushers including Ralph Bolden a 1000 yard gainer last year with a 4.7 yard per carry average. On defense they lose their top tackler in Tom Williams They went 5-7 last year averaging 27.8 points per game which will most likely not be matched this year with loss of Elliott. (Read full Article Here)
Betting The NFL Futures
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
Some Surprising Stats For Handicapping Baseball
The Game Has Changed…Some Surprising Stats…Bullpens Now Make Up 36% Of The Game…!!!!
Handicapping baseball strategies have changed drastically in the past few years..It used to be that you could just handicap the starting pitchers, go with the best and you would get a good winning percentage. Not any more. Here are some stats that might surprise you…
The average innings pitched per starter in the (Read full Article Here)
Online Sport Betting Bust / 1400 Online Gaming Sites Blocked
Foreign Countries Starting To Crack Down On Internet Gambling
Because we have many readers, subscribers and members that are located in many countries outside the U.S., I like to keep up with the happenings in the industry from around the world.
Online sports betting bust…….Israeli police launched a successful drive against an online gambling ring this week, reports the newspaper Haaretz, arresting 28 individuals following visits to 40 premises across the country. Full Story
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1400 Online Gambling sites blocked……..The Chinese government has continued its heightened assault on internet gambling (see previous InfoPowa reports) with the announcement that more websites have been blocked on government orders. Full Story
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Free Play of the Day…June 23
Banks Balk At Ban On Gaming Fund Transfers
“Why don’t the enforcers just establish a regulatory commission, tax the site proprietors and everyone will be happy. This ban hurts sport betting sites, handicapping services and the sport bettor”
Banks And Credit Card Companies Balk At Ban On Gaming Fund Transfers
Depository institutions around the country are expressing deep concerns about the potential consequences of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), which took effect June 1.
The new law, which online gaming sites have been preparing for since (Read full Article Here)
