Handicapping Services
Online Handicappers
Online Handicappers
Sports Betting has been around for thousands of years. No doubt the Romans bet on their favorite Gladiator at the Coliseum and I’ll wager the Citizens with “inside information” did better than the rest.
Not much has changed in today’s Sports Betting Environment. Yes there are all sorts of Rules and Regulations aimed at preventing those people that directly affect the Game or Players (ie. Coaches, Referees, and the Players themselves) from profiting from their personal knowledge but the Fans, and both occasional and professional Gamblers, still look for that “inside information” advantage when betting.
The challenge is finding valid information. All kinds of questions need to be asked, and answered correctly when considering a wager. What are the odds, what are the statistics for the team you like and the opposing team, what players are injured, is there a home court or field advantage, and a myriad of other questions most of us amateurs don’t even think of.
Personally, I am not going to spend several hours of research and documentation just to place a bet… but there is a solution available.
Handicappers. Yep, Sports Betting Handicappers are just the ticket… maybe. Just as is all other professions there are the good, the bad, and the ugly. How do you separate them.
Here are some tips for On-line Handicappers.
A good handicapper has a history of successful picks.
A good handicapper has a large following and testimonials to prove it.
A good handicapper has contact information (ie email, phone number, etc) displayed on his or her Website.
A good handicapper has a guarantee and (if a subscription service) a clearly stated unsubscribe method displayed on the Website.
A bad handicapper lacks most, or all of those Website items.
And then there is the Ugly… these are the Scam Artists. They may actually display ALL of the items listed above on their Website BUT… none of it can be verified. Also, these thieves seldom offer subscription services. They are “hit and run” artists, you know, take your money and disappear.
So how do you protect yourself?
Look for the key elements (above) on the Website.
Email and/or call the contact avenues to verify their validity.
If made available email or call some to the people that made testimonials.
Do a search for that Handicappers Name or Service on the Web.
Do a “whois” search for the Website’s URL.
Finally, once you have made your choice, bet Intelligently… DUH!
What I mean is use a reasonable “money management” method for your pot. A good one is bet only 10% of your pot on any one bet. Just a suggestion.
Betting on Sports can be fun and profitable if you do it right.
Good luck to all.
Sports Handicappers… How do you choose?
Sports Handicappers… How do you choose?
There are some important considerations in finding the best sports handicapper. Sports betting experts and so-called sports investing gurus may present a diverse set of opinions and views as to the determination of the best provider of sports handicapping service. Amid this diversity, one can still find some commonality and identify the basic elements that are present in all the highly successful and reliable sports betting systems and handicapping service.
Some of the more successful handicappers usually recommend placing bets against the points spread. They favor this betting option not only because of the higher skill set that is required but also of the higher potential of winning. This means that you not only gain a greater chance of picking the winner in a match; you also get a good measure of your potential profit. With this type of handicapper, you will be able to make calibrated decision where you will still win a bet even if you are expecting that your team might lose the game.
How does the best sports handicapper become a relevant element of the sports investing activity? In situations where you have teams that are clear favorites, the odds become so low that you need to invest a fortune in order to earn a decent profit.An example might be $180 to win $100 for the favorite team as opposed to $100 to win $150 for the underdog. Faced with this kind of challenge in your sports betting activity, you can level the playing field if you engage the services of a handicapper with a proven track record.
There are numerous betting companies and sports books that offer sports betting picks and handicapping service. However, you need to be aware of the basic fact that sports handicapping services are not created equal.
What are the attributes of the best sports handicapper?
You know that you are getting the best sports handicapping service if you are dealing with a provider that performs comprehensive analysis of statistical data and trends of the teams and the games. This is a tedious and complicated process for those who don’t have the competency and skill set. For beginners, it is best that they just follow what the professional recommend.
The best sports handicapper has a solid performance record which can be verified by anyone. These reliable and legitimate providers of sports handicapping picks can also show testimonials from people who have tried their services.
It is up to you to determine which Sports Handicapper is right for you betting methods and goals. Some of the ones that I think are worth looking at are listed on the right.
Good Luck to All,
Larry
