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| A Solid Database Situational Query |
| Feb 14, 2019 |
| I have created well over 1,100 algorithms in the past year and when I work on them via the Python code I find my mind thinking of providing insight for new bettors given the new age of legalized sports gambling. These abstracts will also be helpful to the new student of database queries utilizing SQL, Python, MYSQL technologies and others. Last, In future articles, I will discuss machine learning ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Super Bowl Hot Points ATS Play |
| Feb 10, 2019 |
| Sunday, February 03, 2019 New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Rams (NFL) 6:30 PM EST Los Angeles Rams Premium Pick Play Title: Mike's Super Bowl Hot Points ATS Play Play Selected: Point Spread: 2.5/100 Rating: 9* (LOSS??) Analysis: Do the Patriots have the better QB with more experience? Sure! Does New England have the best HC with that same experience advantage ... read more |
| Super Bowl LIII - Patriots Vs. Rams, Betting the Total |
| Feb 2, 2019 |
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The Los Angeles Rams are facing their biggest battle to date and unfortunately for them, it’s the New England Patriots. The patriots have done it again and although many folks would have loved for someone else to make it this ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Championship Round Analysis/Review |
| Jan 24, 2019 |
| Sunday, January 20, 2019 New England Patriots vs. Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) - 6:40 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -155 Kansas City Chiefs Rating: 10* Mike's NFL Playoffs Game Of The Year (LOSS) This matchup certainly has that Jon Q Public & even some sharps look ALL over Brady & the Patriots based on experience & performance. Well men, let them go! For those with short memories ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Divisional Round Analysis & Review |
| Jan 16, 2019 |
| Sunday, January 13, 2019 Los Angeles Chargers vs. New England Patriots (NFL) - 1:05 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -190 New England Patriots Rating: 10* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) There's been major money rolling in from Jon Q Public AND the mushes all this week since they're 8-1 SU on the road to date. However, where's the really important streaks here? Th ... read more |
| 2019 NFL Divisional Round Fantasy Sleepers and Discussion Points |
| Jan 11, 2019 |
| The Divisional Round of the 2018 NFL season starts this weekend with some exciting matchups to enjoy. It is also a time to take advantage of some true bargains as identified by the Machine Learning Math (MLM) that will serve to help optimize your fantasy teams and hopefully get you big prize money too. Identifying bargains up near open-ended point ceilings is the key to any winning roster, both in ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Wild Cards & CFB National Championship Analysis/Review |
| Jan 10, 2019 |
| Monday, January 07, 2019 Clemson vs. Alabama (NCAAF) - 8:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -5.5/-110 Alabama Rating: 8* Mike's CFB National Championship Playoff Winner (LOSS) Don't believe for 1 second that Alabama is suffering from fatigue. They still control the line of scrimmage. However, they did put it in cruise control with a 28-0 lead over the Sooners & coasted the r ... read more |
| 3 Must Know Ways to Get FREE Money from Your Sports Book |
| Jan 10, 2019 |
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For sports bettors, right now is one of the busiest times of the year and if you are not taking advantage of the great deals floating out there then you must do so now or be the loser in the end. There are fantasti ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's New Year's Day Bowls Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jan 4, 2019 |
| Tuesday, January 01, 2019 Kentucky vs. Penn State (NCAAF) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -225 Penn State Rating: 10* Mike's CFB Bowl Game Of The Year (LOSS) This draws the end of the Trace McSorley era @ Penn State. He now faces a Kentucky defense that stresses physicality WITH a running game led by Miles Sanders who has 1,223 rushing yards & 9 TD's coming into this fra ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Middle Bowls Analysis/Review |
| Dec 31, 2018 |
| Saturday, December 29, 2018 Arkansas State vs. Nevada (NCAAF) - 1:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -120 Nevada Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Bowl Earlybird Dependable (WIN) Look for Nevada to come into this feeling there's some unfinished business at hand. In their season finale, it appeared they were going to win 5 straight with a safe 23-0 lead against their Fremont Cannon rival, the ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Game Of The Year Tricky Week 17 Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Ahead |
| Dec 31, 2018 |
| Sunday, December 30, 2018 Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -135 Atlanta Falcons Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Earlybird Dependable (WIN) Make no mistake that Dirty Birds' QB Matt Ryan has owned the Buccaneers of late winning 4 straight. Bucs' QB Jameis Winston's 15/12 TD/INT ratio fails on comparison to Ryan who chimes in with a nift ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Game Of The Year Tricky Week 17 Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Ahead |
| Dec 31, 2018 |
| Sunday, December 30, 2018 Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -135 Atlanta Falcons Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Earlybird Dependable (WIN) Make no mistake that Dirty Birds' QB Matt Ryan has owned the Buccaneers of late winning 4 straight. Bucs' QB Jameis Winston's 15/12 TD/INT ratio fails on comparison to Ryan who chimes in with a nift ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 16 & CFB Bowl Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 25, 2018 |
| Sunday, December 23, 2018 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks (NFL) - 8:20 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1.0/-102 Seattle Seahawks Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Sunday Night Bailout Play (WIN) That Los Angeles Chargers' loss to Baltimore was more than BIG for Kansas City. All they have to do now is beat Oakland @ home next week regardless of this outcome since they own the tieb ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Frisco Kid Live Baller Play & Boca Raton Bowl Review |
| Dec 19, 2018 |
| Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Ohio vs. San Diego State (NCAAF) 8:00 PM EST San Diego State Premium Pick Pinnacle Play Title: Mike's Frisco Kid Live Baller Play (LOSS) Play Selected: Point Spread: 2.5/101 Rating: 8* Analysis: Am I speaking about HC Frank Solich (14th yr-longest tenured HC in MAC) & his Ohio U. Bobcats here? No, not this time. All the mushes who are on those Bobcats will be f ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Opening Bowl Season Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 17, 2018 |
| Saturday, December 15, 2018 Arizona State vs. Fresno State (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -207 Fresno State Rating: 10* Mike's 1st Smiling Cobra 10 Star College Bowler (WIN) There's one big playmaker that HC Herm Edwards doesn't have for this one. He's none other than WR N'Keal Harry (73 receptions for 1,088 receiving yards & 9 TD's) whose guarding his stock for ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 15 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 17, 2018 |
| Sunday, December 16, 2018 Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -160 Indianapolis Colts Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) What? We're going against one of the hottest teams in the Cowboys who are winners of 5 straight SU? Yep, there's a good reason for it. I believe in new HC Frank Reich & how he's resurrected ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 14 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 13, 2018 |
| Sunday, December 09, 2018 Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -178 Green Bay Packers Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Ugly Pig Game Of The Week (WIN) Look for us to get off the snide on this "Ugly Pig" as we head to frozen tundra @ Lambeau Field. If those of you don't remember, it was just 2 short years ago that the Falcons dismantled the Pac ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CBB Recruitment Battle Royale Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 7, 2018 |
| Thursday, December 06, 2018 Iowa State vs. Iowa (NCAAB) - 8:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 2.5/-108 Iowa Rating: 7* Mike's Thursday Night CBB Recruitment Battle Royale (WIN) Even though it's still early in the season, count on this to be a war for the state's top recruits. The Cyclones own the better record @ 7-1 SU coming into this annual Cy-Hawk series but haven't been ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 14 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 4, 2018 |
| Saturday, December 01, 2018 Memphis vs. Central Florida (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.0/-104 Memphis Rating: 9* Mike's 9* CFB Public Missed Perception Play (LOSS) Wow! UCF hasn't lost a game since a game since a 48-31 loss to South Florida back in 2016. That was then & this is now! What's now is they'll be in action without the services of brilliant triple- ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 13 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 4, 2018 |
| Sunday, December 02, 2018 Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 2.5/-103 Baltimore Ravens Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Earlybird Dependable (WIN) The difference here is Baltimore's rookie QB Lamar Jackson. With Flacco, the Ravens struggled with balance in the middle of the season. In Jackson's 1st 2 games as a starter, his team has rushed ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 13 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 26, 2018 |
| Saturday, November 24, 2018 Utah State vs. Boise State (NCAAF) - 10:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -132 Boise State Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Saturday Night Bailout Play (WIN) Accolades to the Aggies for achieving their 10 consecutive SU win last week versus Colorado State. The narrow 29-24 triumph in Fort Collins (but lost ATS as 29-point chalk) broke the school's 9-game win s ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 12 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 26, 2018 |
| Sunday, November 25, 2018 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.0/-105 Buffalo Bills Rating: 10* Mike's 10* NFL Earlybird Dependable (WIN) This Jacksonville team is NOT the same team that's defense dominated last season. In 10 games thus far, they've given up 100 or more rushing yards 6 times including 206 to the Cowboys. While ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 11 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 19, 2018 |
| Thursday, November 15, 2018 Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks (NFL) - 8:20 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -159 Seattle Seahawks Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Thursday Playoff Eliminator (WIN) The loser of this game could pretty much think about next year. There's plenty of motivation with the home-standing Seahawks. The past 3 seasons we've seen Green Bay win 17-9, 38-10 & 27-17. ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 12 CFB Analysis & Review |
| Nov 19, 2018 |
| Saturday, November 17, 2018 Syracuse vs. Notre Dame (NCAAF) - 2:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 10.5/-110 Syracuse Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Earlybird Dependable (LOSS) Third-ranked Notre Dame (10-0 SU) is pulling out ALL the stops to try & steal some of the Syracuse fan base from the New York/New Jersey area. They went as far as donning pinstripe pants & throwing some pinstri ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 10 Sunday Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Nov 15, 2018 |
| Sunday, November 11, 2018 New Orleans Saints vs. Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 6.0/-110 Cincinnati Bengals Rating: 7* Mike's NFL Earlybird (LOSS) This is NOT the mushes week! It started Thursday as we had Pittsburgh while the mushes LOADED up on Carolina. It continues today! This seems like a fishy game since the New Orleans high-powered offe ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 11 CFB Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Nov 15, 2018 |
| Saturday, November 10, 2018 Bowling Green vs. Central Michigan (NCAAF) - 3:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.5/-110 Bowling Green Rating: 7* Mike's CFB Earlybird (WIN) Our first game of the betting day looks @ 2 bottom dwellers in the MAC. It's been a struggling year for HC Mike Jinks (3rd-season) going 1-8 SU thus far. With games left @ Akron & home versus Buffalo, I beli ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 10 NFL Special Thursday Edition |
| Nov 12, 2018 |
| Thursday, November 08, 2018 Carolina Panthers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) - 8:20 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -175 Pittsburgh Steelers Rating: 8* Mike's Thursday Night Reliable Systems Play (WIN) The Carolina Panthers are a definite PLAY AGAINST team for us! Not only do they fit my decades old exhaustion road system, but they've lost @ 2 winning teams they faced losing in ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 9 NFL Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Nov 8, 2018 |
| Monday, November 05, 2018 Tennessee Titans vs. Dallas Cowboys (NFL) - 8:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -208 Dallas Cowboys Rating: 7* Mike's Monday Night Football Smart Play (LOSS) Don't get me wrong because I was searching for the right reasons to take the Titans & the points. My search finally turned up futile! I know the Cowboys JUST obtained WR Amari Cooper from the Rai ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 10 CFB Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Nov 7, 2018 |
| Saturday, November 03, 2018 Air Force vs. Army (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.0/-125 Air Force Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Earlybird Dependable (WIN) I feel this one is sizing up to be a real dandy! Both teams' offense & defense are hard to separate by numbers. The Commander-In-Chief Trophy will go to Air Force (would be their 5th this decade) with a SU win. Thes ... read more |
| Betting the Second Half Season Total Line |
| Nov 7, 2018 |
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The first half of this year’s NFL regular season has gone by in a blink of an eye. Week 10’s schedule marks the official kickoff of the race to the NFL playoffs in a quest to win this year’s Super Bowl title. Team ... read more |
| Jeff's Breeders Cup Spot Plays for Saturday |
| Nov 2, 2018 |
| Dirt Mile (Post Time: 1:16 PM E)
#10 Catalina Cruiser (Win and Place) ML: 8/5 Four career starts. Never lost. Three straight Beyer figures over 100. Trainer John Sadler is 4-for-13 (31%) when stretching out in graded company. This horse is the class of the field. Emerging star. Great post. Will be a short price but should win easily. Best bet of the day! ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 8 Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Nov 1, 2018 |
| Monday, October 29, 2018 New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 8:15 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 14.0/-115 Buffalo Bills Rating: 8* Mike's MNF Bailout Play (LOSS) I've heard a ton of mushes buzzing about how the Colts smashed the Bills 37-5 so what is New England going to do? In the inconsistent NFL (stands for Not For Long), you can't fall in love with teams. Yo ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 9 Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Oct 31, 2018 |
| Saturday, October 27, 2018 Iowa vs. Penn State (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 5.5/-106 Iowa Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Earlybird Dependable (WIN OFF BUY) Guys, before I get into ANY plays this week, I'd like to get something straight. I'm NOT a traditional handicapper that's shy of wanting to evolve over the years. Unlike traditional handicapping, new concepts D ... read more |
| Westgate Super Contest Week 8 and Behavioral Forecasting |
| Oct 31, 2018 |
| The Westgate Super Contest Week 8 Results John Ryan Sports @JohnRyanSports1 Each week during the NFL season, I extract all of the plays selected by the 3,152 entries in the Westgate Super Contest. I have used the data to assemble consensus wagering and to provide a bit of a litmus test for public betting sentiment. This past week, the Super Contest Top-5 went 5-0 ATS led by GB cov ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's MLB Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Oct 28, 2018 |
| Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Boston Red Sox (MLB) - 8:09 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -139 Boston Red Sox Rating: 8* Mike's MLB Managerial Mover (WIN) It looks pretty evident that Boston Manager Joey Cora has Dave Roberts eating out of his hand. He's knows how to make moves to force Roberts to exhaust his fielding lineup early on limiting his mov ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 7 Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Oct 25, 2018 |
| Sunday, October 21, 2018 Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -231 Philadelphia Eagles Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Earlybird Dependable (LOSS) I'm not buying spring back at all on the part of Carolina! It also looks like Eagles' QB has brought back the crowd chant of "Wenzyl-vania" once again after 4 starts. Carson's numbers so far ar ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 8 Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Oct 24, 2018 |
| Saturday, October 20, 2018 Auburn vs. Mississippi (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -175 Auburn Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Earlybird (WIN) HC Gus Malzahn's (in his 6th season with Tigers coming over from Arkansas State) have taken it on the chin thus far this season as they enter the weekend @ 4-3. They ran up 448 total yards last week versus coming-off-the-bye Tenness ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 6 Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Oct 19, 2018 |
| Sunday, October 14, 2018 Carolina Panthers vs. Washington Redskins (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1.5/-110 Washington Redskins Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) Guys, the Redskins aren't as bad as you saw on Prime Time Monday. How many NFL teams (Weeks 1 thru 5) have faced the Saints with their 1-2 punch (Mark Ingram-Alvin Kamara) 100% he ... read more |
| BUY THE HALF POINT IN FOOTBALL and PROS AND CONS |
| Oct 19, 2018 |
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The 2018 football season is in the thick of things and as bettors, we must be creative. We have to think long term, bottom line and bankroll. In order to keep the money rolling in and to keep the bankroll flowing, we mu ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 7 Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Oct 17, 2018 |
| Saturday, October 13, 2018 Toledo vs. Eastern Michigan (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -135 Toledo Rating: 6* Mike's Saturday CFB Earlybird (LOSS) HC Jason Candle's is now in his 3rd season (lost to Appalachian State 2 consecutive years in a bowl since coming here) & has been pretty much successful going 24-9 SU to date. Candle ended Toledo's 13-year MAC drou ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 5 Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Oct 12, 2018 |
| Sunday, October 07, 2018 Tennessee Titans vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 5.5/-105 Buffalo Bills Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) The Bills may be just 1-3 SU but have definitely taken on 4 playoff teams in a row to start the season. For this matchup, I give them a strong situational edge. The Titans not only have lost 7 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 6 Analysis/Review/Notes-Look Aheads |
| Oct 10, 2018 |
| Saturday, October 06, 2018
LSU vs. Florida (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick
Pick: Money Line: -125 LSU Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Earlybird Dependable (LOSS)
Yep, I'm glad the mushes are on Florida this week. Regardless of venue, this should be an "in the trenches" type SEC game. The difference here has to be the strength of schedule. Even though the Gators are 9th in scoring defense ... read more |
| MLB Playoffs - Understanding Odds: |
| Oct 5, 2018 |
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Sports wagering is a game that you play with money, it’s also an investment and if you think it’s not, then you must have so much money that you just don’t care! We all want to protect our money and we all want to win a pile of it. How can we do that? Very simple, be a great handi ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 4 NFL Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Oct 4, 2018 |
| Sunday, September 30, 2018 Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) - 8:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.0/-115 Baltimore Ravens Rating: 7* Mike's X's & O's NFL Later Game Coaching Advantage Play (WIN) HC John Harbaugh did what he had to do to get his offense ready for this season. He brought in better receivers for QB Joe Flacco. What is a reflection of this? If yo ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 5 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Oct 2, 2018 |
| Saturday, September 29, 2018 Army vs. Buffalo (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.5/-101 Army Rating: 7* Mike's CFB Earlybird Dogger (WIN) All the mushes are praising Buffalo & their unblemished 4-0 SU record as we enter Week 5. HC Lance Leipold has been getting excellent performance out of his QB Tyree Jackson whose 15/3 TD/INT ratio is not too shabby. DC Jay ... read more |
| Jeff's 2018-19 NHL Eastern Conference Spotlight Team |
| Sep 30, 2018 |
| Jeff's (JH-Sportsline) NHL Spotlight teams are squads that will make the playoffs (and/or improve by at least 15 points) after missing out the previous year. Jeff is a now a six-time NHL Handicapping champion documented by The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff cashed a record 78.6% in 2013 NHL regular season and 70% in the Postseason. Jeff was ranked No. 3 in 2015 and ranked No. 1 in win percentage two s ... read more |
| Session 1: Behavioral Forecasting in Wagering Trends |
| Sep 27, 2018 |
| The West Gate Super Contest and the smaller Gold contest attract many sports wager enthusiasts with increasing numbers of them with each passing year. With the increase in entrants, comes even more data that I can extract and scrape and organize so I can then perform what is commonly called Behavioral Forecasting among my circle of data scientist colleagues. More on this later and in the weeks ahe ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 3 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 26, 2018 |
| Sunday, September 23, 2018 Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -220 Baltimore Ravens Rating: 7* Mike's NFL Early Chalker (WIN) I seriously don't believe we saw the best out of Baltimore on the short week versus Cincinnati. However, I do believe we'll see their "A" game here versus Denver. The Broncos are playing above their means & n ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 4 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 24, 2018 |
| Saturday, September 22, 2018 Minnesota vs. Maryland (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 2.5/102 Minnesota Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Earlybird Dependable (LOSS) For those with short memories, it was current Minnesota HC P.J. Fleck who grabbed 1 win in 12 games in his initial season @ Western Michigan before he grabbed 8 in year 2. In his last season there, (his 4th ... read more |
| Jeff's 2018-19 NHL Western Conference Spotlight Team |
| Sep 24, 2018 |
| Jeff's (JH-Sportsline) NHL Spotlight teams are squads that will make the playoffs (and/or improve by at least 15 points) after missing out the previous year. Jeff is a now a six-time NHL Handicapping champion documented by The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff cashed a record 78.6% in 2013 NHL regular season and 70% in the Postseason. Jeff was ranked No. 3 in 2015 and ranked No. 1 in win percentage two s ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 2 Analysis/Review/Notes/Look-Aheads |
| Sep 19, 2018 |
| Sunday, September 16, 2018 Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -240 Atlanta Falcons Rating: 7* Mike's NFL Earlybird Dependable (WIN) Let's not over-react to the Falcons loss @ Philadelphia Thursday. Their defense limited the Super Bowl champs to 232 total yards. Remember, the Dirty Birds are home now in their division. That's bee ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 3 CFB Analysis/Review |
| Sep 16, 2018 |
| Saturday, September 15, 2018 Duke vs. Baylor (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 4.5/-115 Duke Rating: 7* Mike's 3rd Live Dog Of The Week Win Guys, let's not under-estimate HC David Cutcliffe (came over from Ole Miss) has done since coming to Durham 11 years ago. He's responsible for getting Duke out of that ACC doormat status for sure as they've had a winning seas ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 2 Analysis, Review & Notes |
| Sep 11, 2018 |
| Saturday, September 08, 2018 California vs. BYU (NCAAF) - 10:15 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: 147 California Rating: 9* Mike's CFB ML Underdog Game Of The Week (WIN) Don't be fooled by the close score last week in Berkeley! Justin Wilcox & his Golden Bears are loaded this season. Despite Wilcox shuffling QB's (mainly Ross Bowers & Chase Garbers), Cal is returning 10 starters ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 1 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 11, 2018 |
| Sunday, September 09, 2018 Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7.5/-109 Baltimore Ravens Rating: 7* Mike's NFL Earlybird Dependable (WIN) Yes, this is the 2nd Harbaugh pick in consecutive weeks. Unlike younger brother Jim, I believe John gets his team fully prepared AND motivated. I can't see new DC Don Martindale (former LB coach) ... read more |
| NFL Week 1 - Monday Night Football |
| Sep 10, 2018 |
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A tradition since 2006, the NFL schedules two Week 1 games to enjoy on Monday Night, and this season we have two very interesting ones. The opener has the Detroit Lions hosting the New York Jets with the Oakland Ra ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 1 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 6, 2018 |
| Saturday, September 01, 2018 Michigan vs. Notre Dame (NCAAF) - 7:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1.5/-110 Michigan Rating: 8* Mike's True Competitor (Loss) I feel the wrong team is favored here! Michigan returns a very solid 9 on defense & those are a talented 9. Look for Irish turnovers after the early adrenalin clears & that's when the Maise N' Blue takes control against ... read more |
| Jeff's 2018-19 NFL Season Predictions |
| Sep 4, 2018 |
| AFC East
New England Patriots (11-5) Miami Dolphins (8-8) New York Jets (6-10) Buffalo Bills (3-13) AFC North Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) Baltimore Ravens (10-6) WILD CARD Cincinnati Bengals (8-8) Cleveland Browns (6-10) A ... read more |
| Dates to Circle on the 2018 NFL Schedule |
| Aug 21, 2018 |
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There are no bad weeks in the NFL, although Thursday Night Football has seen some serious duds in recent years. We all love the NFL so much because one game has such meaning, add the adage “Any Given Sunday” and there&r ... read more |
| Parlays - Successful Strategy or Bankroll Buster |
| Aug 10, 2018 |
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Other than straight bets, betting parlays has to top the list of popular sports bets. Most use parlays because you can win more with a smaller wager. For novice bettors who are unsure exactly what a parlay is, a pa ... read more |
| Sean's College Football Team Win Totals |
| Aug 9, 2018 |
| OK everyone .. College Kicks off August 25th. - here are some Over/ Under Team Totals I am interested in. UNDER Rutgers UNDER Central Michigan UNDER Oklahoma (Favorite Under) UNDER Baylor UNDER Texas Tech UNDER Arizona State UNDER Notre Dame UNDER Bowling Green UNDER Oregon State UNDER Missouri
OVER Western Kentucky OV ... read more |
| Betting the NFL Preseason in 2018 |
| Aug 1, 2018 |
| Betting the NFL Preseason in 2018
by Jeff Hochman (JH-Sportsline) The Hall of Fame Game is the first NFL preseason game of the year, which closes the annual Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities. On August 2nd, 2018, the Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears will kick-off the preseason at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The game starts at 8 ... read more |
| Reasons To Bet Pre-Season Football by Joe D'Amico |
| Jul 29, 2018 |
| Reasons To Bet Pre-Season Football by Joe D'Amico Years ago, it was just those in need of betting football because they haven’t been able to bet in it in nearly 6 months, that would bet exhibition football. However, there are a few hidden gems in pre-season play that you can take advantage of. And, if you're disciplined, you can go into the regular season with a bankroll. When betting NFLX, th ... read more |
| Is Alabama a Good Bet in 2018 |
| Jul 24, 2018 |
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| Baseball’s second half |
| Jul 20, 2018 |
| In the American League it appears it was all but wrapped up with the Yankees, Red Sox, Indians, Astros and Mariners making the playoffs, however Oakland has made a push just 3.5 games back of Seattle for that second wildcard. That race out West should be an enjoyment to watch in the second half with more pressure as one gets in and one goes home. The other race to watch is the AL East to see if Bo ... read more |
| ALL – Star Snub |
| Jul 14, 2018 |
| Blake Snell has had a great first half and despite being named as a replacement for the injured Corey Kluber he had good enough numbers to make it the first time around. Eight starters were named to the All-Star most with good enough stats to be named ahead of Snell. Louis Severino was a lock, and a chance to start with a league leading 14 wins against two losses, a 2.31 ERA, 144 strikeouts and 1. ... read more |
| Where the Math was Right and Wrong |
| Jul 11, 2018 |
| Where The Math was right and Where it was Wrong • July 10, 2018 MLB Review • THREE 7-Star wagers and 2-1 result for a net gain of 1.00 units. • MLB 10-Star plays 8-3 or $4,950.00 based on $100 per ‘star’ unit wager. • MLB 2018 7-Star 43-40 and 5.82 units x $700 = $4,074 • MLB 2018 5-Star 10-5 and 7.60 units x $500 = $3,800 MLB Overall 2018 $12,824.00 • 7-Star wager on the OVER in the M ... read more |
| 1st Half Baseball - Best and Quickest way to Win Big |
| Jun 21, 2018 |
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| Value in Dodgers as They Right the Ship |
| May 31, 2018 |
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| Vegas Golden Knights Story of the Year |
| May 21, 2018 |
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| New SEC Coaches for 2018 |
| May 21, 2018 |
| The Southeastern Conference sits atop the college football world with Alabama claiming another National Championship defeating fellow SEC foe Georgia in overtime. It has been a year of change for the SEC and in this article we take a look at the new head coaches across the SEC landscape. Leading into the 2016 National Championship Game you heard a chorus of pundits stating the SEC is no longe ... read more |
| Warriors vs Rockets A Western Conference NBA Finals |
| May 15, 2018 |
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| Warriors looking Like Same Old Warriors - Fearless Unbeatable |
| May 8, 2018 |
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| Basketball Betting - NBA Round Two Fired Up |
| Apr 30, 2018 |
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| Mike Handzelek's End Of April MLB Analysis & Review |
| Apr 29, 2018 |
| Saturday, April 28, 2018 Cincinnati Reds vs. Minnesota Twins (MLB) - 2:10 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -144 Minnesota Twins Pick Title: 9 Star Streak's Over Play Of The Day (WIN) Yes, the Minnesota Twins have lost 8 straight. But they'll be starting anew streak after today! The Reds are no strangers to the cellar of the NL Central. Even though they're coming off a 15-run perf ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NBA Playoff Analysis/Review |
| Apr 28, 2018 |
| Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) - 8:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 10.0/-107 Miami Heat Pick Title: Mike's 1st NBA Smiling Cobra Play Of Year (WIN OFF BUY) It's not often where you'll find a good defensive team getting double-digits. Approaching this elimination game (for Miami) has its advantages. The missed perception of this game by th ... read more |
| Mike's First MLB Picks Of The Season Analysis & Review |
| Apr 23, 2018 |
| Cleveland Indians vs. Baltimore Orioles (MLB) - 1:05 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -233 Cleveland Indians Pick Title: 9 Star Every Dog Not Necessarily Has Their Day (WIN) Tracking the Orioles since I was 5 has become a habit. But I've found that there's only a few AL teams who have been a thorn in their side @ Camden Yards since its inception in 92'. One of those teams is the C ... read more |
| Bad shooting by team leaders in the NBA Playoffs |
| Apr 21, 2018 |
| Last night, April 18, 2018, the Houston Rockets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves by 20 points 102-82 and covered the 10.5 line too. However, James Hardin had a horrid night scoring just 12 points on 2-for-18 shooting. Chris Paul picked up his game scoring 27 points with 8 assists to mask Hardin’s weak performance. Over the past 20 years in the NBA playoffs there have been three other t ... read more |
| NHL Playoffs Thursday - Capitals vs. Blue Jackets |
| Apr 19, 2018 |
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| LA Kings at Vegas Golden Knights - Where is the value? |
| Apr 11, 2018 |
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| 2018 NFL Draft |
| Apr 11, 2018 |
| Out of forty four million males in the United States between the ages of twenty and forty, there are approximately fifteen capable of sustaining reasonably high level Quarterback play in the National Football League. There are thirty two teams.
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| CBB Ntl. Championship Review -TV Network Botches Post-Game Analysis |
| Apr 7, 2018 |
| Monday, April 02, 2018 Michigan vs. Villanova (NCAAB) - 9:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7.0/-103 Villanova Pick Title: 8 Star CBB National Championship (WIN) It's really catching! First the Philadelphia Eagles & then the Villanova Wildcats. Guess what? The 76ers aren't that far off. I like what HC Jay Wright has done with his team. Everyone talks about how Michigan has w ... read more |
| Your American League and National League Team Win Totals from Sean Higgs |
| Mar 28, 2018 |
| Ok.. March Madness might be underway with February Conference Tournaments. But MLB totals are up. (originally posted on Feb. 28th) MLB starts this Thursday! These are my favorites. OVER White Sox 68.5 UNDER Yankees 93.5 OVER Nationals 91.5 OVER Brewers 81.5 UNDER Pirates 76.5 If you like daily betting, then you must get on my MLB pa ... read more |
| Jeff's 2018 MLB Predictions and Awards |
| Mar 28, 2018 |
| AL EAST
1) New York Yankees (97-65) 2) Boston Red Sox (89-73) WILD CARD 3) Tampa Bay Rays (80-82) 4) Toronto Blue Jays (79-83) 5) Baltimore Orioles (69-93) AL Central 1) Cleveland Indians (97-65) 2) Minnesota Tw ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's March Madness Opening Week Analysis/Review |
| Mar 19, 2018 |
| Sunday, March 18, 2018 Florida State vs. Xavier (NCAAB) - 8:40 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -236 Xavier Pick Title: 10 Star Strongest Play On The Board (LOSS) This would have been an ATS selection until we find the public super-heavy (91%) on the X-Men as well as finding Xavier (RPI ranked 3rd) 24-6-2 ATS the last 32 NCAA Tournament games & Florida State (RPI ranked 54th) jus ... read more |
| Valspar Championship - Tiger Looking Sharp |
| Mar 9, 2018 |
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| Are the Houston Rockets the REAL DEAL |
| Mar 3, 2018 |
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| Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Seedings |
| Feb 28, 2018 |
| Time for the Missouri Valley as we tip off here on March 1st. No more Wichita. A new champion will rise from the MVC. Seeds. 1 Loyola 2 Southern Illinois 3 Illinois State 4 Drake 5 Bradley 6 Indiana State 7 Missouri State 8 Evansville 9 Northern Iowa 10 Valpo
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| MAAC tournament Schedule and Seeds |
| Feb 28, 2018 |
| MAAC action tips off Thursday March 1. Let's jump in. Seeds 1 Rider 2 Canisius 3 Niagara 4 Iona 5 Manhattan 6 Fairfield 7 Quinipiac 8 Monmouth 9 St Peter's 10 Sienna 11 Marist How can you not take a shot with Iona +350 who have made 5 straight trips to the championship game. Schedu ... read more |
| Summit League Tournament Seeds and Schedule |
| Feb 28, 2018 |
| Summit League action tips off March 3rd. Seeds 1 South Dakota State 2 South Dakota 3 Denver 4 Ft Wayne 5 North Dakota State 6 Oral Roberts 7 Omaha 8 Western Illinois Schedule Quarterfinals March 3 Game 1: No. 8 Western Illinois vs. No. 1 South Dakota State, 7 p.m. ET Game 2: No. 7 Omaha vs. No. 2 South Dakota, app ... read more |
| Horizon League Tournament Seeding and Schedule |
| Feb 28, 2018 |
| Time for the Horizon League. This tournament tips off Friday March 2nd. Seeding 1 Northern Kentucky 2 Wright State 3 Ill-Chicago 4 Oakland 5 IUPUI 6 Milwaukee 7 Green Bay 8 Cleveland State 9 Youngstown State 10 Detroit
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| NEC tournament starts Wednesday the 28th. |
| Feb 27, 2018 |
| Wagner was 14-4 in conference play. But for me, I am taking a shot with St Francis when the odds for the NEC Tournament come up. 1. Wagner vs. 8. Central Connecticut 2. Mount St. Mary’s vs. 7. Robert Morris 3. St. Francis PA vs. 6. FDU 4. LIU Brooklyn vs. 5. St. Francis-Brooklyn |
| Ohio Valley Tournament Seedings .. OVC kicks off Wednesday the 28th |
| Feb 27, 2018 |
| Everyone will be on Murray State as they 14 in the Mid-Major power ratings. But let's not sleep on Belmont, equally strong. Racers 16-2, Bruins 15-3 in OVC play. If all plays out, they face off in the Championship Game. Belmont won the only meeting in January. Jacksonville State beat Belmont twice, but will see a 3rd game only if they are in the Finals. Austin Peay played with a chip on their shou ... read more |
| Big 10 Conference Tournament Seedings - Tourney begins Wednesday the 28th. |
| Feb 27, 2018 |
| Well. I really can't go out on a limb here. I think Michigan State and the Boilermakers are the top teams in the Big 10. But with that being said, I am going to take a flyer on NEBRASKA who has been a covering machine. Give me the Cornhuskers outside the box to pull the upset. Big 10 Seeds. 1 Michigan State 2 Ohio State 3 Purdue 4 Nebraska 5 Michigan ... read more |
| Down the Stretch they come in the NBA |
| Feb 27, 2018 |
| Outlook of the East There are a few scenarios that have changed the East for the playoff push in the final quarter of the regular season. Boston and Toronto stayed put with what they had at the trade deadline, Cleveland had a total shake up, Washington is holding course while Wall is on the mend, the Knicks are sinking without Porzingis, and the biggest move was made by Detroit landing Blake G ... read more |
| Jeff's Top 3 MLB Left-handed Starters Age 27 or Younger |
| Feb 26, 2018 |
| The elite left-handed starters have a big advantage just for the simple fact that most players see a lot more right-handed pitching. Look for teams that have not faced a Quality Left-handed starter for some time (five games or more) and you will have a nice winning investment. This prestigious list featured Clayton Kershaw from his rookie season until he turned 28. Here are my Top 3 Left-handed st ... read more |
| Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament Seeding.. |
| Feb 26, 2018 |
| I told you tournaments were breathing down our necks. Well.. It starts today, Monday.
ATLANTIC SUN Seed 1 Fla Gulf Cst 2 Lipscomb 3 Jacksonville 4 NJIT 5 N Florida 6 Kennesaw St 7 Stetson 8 SC Upstate
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| Patriot League Conference Tournament Seeds |
| Feb 26, 2018 |
| Who is ready for Tuesday Patriot League action?
PATRIOT LEAGUE 1 Bucknell 2 Colgate 3 Navy 4 Lehigh 5 Boston 6 Holy Cross 7 Lafayette 8 Loyola MD 9 Army 10 American
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| Big South Conference Tournament Seeding |
| Feb 26, 2018 |
| Big South Tuesday tip-off BIG SOUTH 1 NC-Asheville 2 Winthrop 3 Radford 4 Campbell 5 Liberty 6 Gard-Webb 7 High Point 8 Charleston Southern 9 Presbyterian 10 Longwood NCA is top seed with home-court. 13-1 regular season. Radford ran them out of the building at home and hung tough at NCA. That should be the game to decide who g ... read more |
| NFL 2017 year in review |
| Feb 16, 2018 |
| Same old same old the Browns have the worst record in the league with an 0-16 mark, number one seeds met in the Super Bowl, and Tom Brady won an MVP award. Some things that are new…a quarterback caught a TD pass in the Super Bowl, the Eagles won the Super Bowl, and the Patriots lost it. With that loss, Brady is now 5-3 and the Patriots are 5-5. A surprising event or lack thereof, is that the Eagle ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Super Bowl X's& O's--Analysis--Future Notes |
| Feb 8, 2018 |
| Sunday, February 04, 2018 Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots (NFL) - 6:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 4.5/-105 Philadelphia Eagles Pick Title: Super Bowl X's & O's Analytics + Winner/Winning Props (WIN) Props (Won 4, Loss 0). There's no argument here that says HC Bill Belichick & QB Tom Brady rate the edge for Super Bowl LII based on talent & experience. And yes, ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Super Bowl X's& O's--Analysis--Future Notes |
| Feb 8, 2018 |
| Sunday, February 04, 2018 Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots (NFL) - 6:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 4.5/-105 Philadelphia Eagles Pick Title: Super Bowl X's & O's Analytics + Winner/Winning Props (WIN) Props (Won 4, Loss 0). There's no argument here that says HC Bill Belichick & QB Tom Brady rate the edge for Super Bowl LII based on talent & experience. And yes, ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Early February CBB Analysis & Review |
| Feb 7, 2018 |
| Saturday, February 03, 2018 Missouri State vs. Loyola Chicago (NCAAB) - 2:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7.0/-110 Loyola Chicago Pick Title: 9 Star CBB Earlybird (WIN) The Ramblers were the pre-season pick for around 4th in the Missouri Valley Conference this season. It hasn't panned out quite that way. HC Porter Moser has Loyola of Chicago playing premium ball right now ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Championship Round Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jan 24, 2018 |
| Sunday, January 21, 2018 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New England Patriots (NFL) - 3:05 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7.5/-103 New England Patriots Pick Title: 9 Star AFC Championship Realer Dealer (LOSS) The Jaguars are in a championship game with NE? The last time this happened was 1996 when Bill Parcells (Drew Bledsoe @ QB) got a 47-yard fumble return from Otis Smith to beat ... read more |
| Yards Per Point is a Great Data Metric |
| Jan 22, 2018 |
| Yards Per Point Weekly Update
Once again, the yards per point emtric clearly reflects the most efficient offensive, defensive, and overall teams this season. As the chart below shows, the Patriots and Jaguars are ranked
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| Betting On Key NFL Football Playoff Numbers |
| Jan 20, 2018 |
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| Mike Handzelek's 12 Star Post-Season GOY Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jan 18, 2018 |
| Sunday, January 14, 2018 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) - 1:05 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -290 Pittsburgh Steelers Pick Title: 12 Star NFL Post-Season Game Of The Year (LOSS) Yes, there's no question that the Jaguars own the better defense that's already intercepted Ben Roethlisberger 5 times in their previous 30-9 win during a Week 5 meeting. But what h ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB National Championship Games Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jan 9, 2018 |
| Monday, January 08, 2018 Alabama vs. Georgia (NCAAF) - 8:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -175 Alabama Pick Title: Mike's 9 Star National Championship Reeler Dealer (WIN) There's tons of film reels we dissected leading up to this game. HC Kirby Smart (grabbed quickly by the Junkyard Dawgs' in 2016 after serving as Alabama's DC under Saban) & Georgia have a bruising running gam ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Wild Card Games Analysis/Review |
| Jan 8, 2018 |
| Sunday, January 07, 2018 Carolina Panthers vs. New Orleans Saints (NFL) - 4:40 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.0/-120 Carolina Panthers Pick Title: 9 Star Third Time Is A Charm Play (WIN) Hopefully yesterday's KC debacle is not indicative of how the playoffs will run. When the home team (Chiefs) topped 20 points in the 1st half yesterday, they fell into a 17-year trend that ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's BCS Semi-Final Round Analysis & Review |
| Jan 6, 2018 |
| Monday, January 01, 2018 Alabama vs. Clemson (NCAAF) - 8:45 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.0/101 Clemson Pick Title: Mike's New Year's Strongest Bowl On The Board Play (LOSS) Here's the rubber match! Speaking of rubber matches, the last time this occured was between 1973 & 1975 with U.S.C. & Ohio State. After two 20-point plus blowouts (U.S.C 42-17 & Ohio State 42-21), thei ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 17 Analysis/Review/Notes/2018 NFL Draft Order |
| Jan 1, 2018 |
| Sunday, December 31, 2017 Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -240 Indianapolis Colts Pick Title: 9 Star Sharper Line Mover (WIN) There's no HOT team or potential playoff team here as the Texans have dropped 8 of 9 while the Colts come in losers of 6 in a row. Let's focus here on who wants it more as well as personnel & scheduling a ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB 10 Star Bowl Game & Pre-New Year's Bowls' Analysis/Review |
| Dec 30, 2017 |
| Friday, December 29, 2017 Texas A&M vs. Wake Forest (NCAAF) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -145 Wake Forest Pick Title: Strong 10 Star ACC Upriser (WIN) Expect a BIG turnout of fans making this short trip from Winston-Salem to Charlotte. The 7-5 SU Demon Deacons do have some flaws & are suspect to the rush. However, 4th-year HC Dave Clawson has had ample time to dissect ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 16 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 26, 2017 |
| Sunday, December 24, 2017 Detroit Lions vs. Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.5/-113 Cincinnati Bengals Pick Title: 9 Star Mass Deception Play (WIN) So the mushes have already decided that Cincinnati has left for the golf courses? Don't bet on it! HC Marvin Lewis may be gone at the end of the season but don't think his players won't send him off ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 15 NFL GOY Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 20, 2017 |
| Sunday, December 17, 2017 Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -300 Baltimore Ravens Pick Title: Mike's 12 Star NFL Regular Season Game Of The Year (WIN) Even though the Cleveland Browns may have played well last week, they will fade into the sunset this weekend when they face the Baltimore "D". It's not too often will you find 2 tea ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's 1st "Smiling Cobra" Bowl Pick Of The Post-Season |
| Dec 18, 2017 |
| Saturday, December 16, 2017 Marshall vs. Colorado State (NCAAF) - 4:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.5/-110 Marshall Pick Title: Mike's 1st "Smiling Cobra" Bowl Play Of The Post-Season (WIN) For those not aware, HC John "Doc" Holliday's job was in some serious jeopardy at the start of this season after a major drop in wins where he finished 3-9. This was a far cry from ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 14 Analysis & Review |
| Dec 13, 2017 |
| Sunday, December 10, 2017 Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -195 Kansas City Chiefs Pick Title: 9 Star Right The Ship Game Of The Week (WIN) It appears like Kansas City is on a downward spiral since they started the season like gangbusters beating the Patriots by over 2 TD's on their way to a 5-0 SU record. Since then, they lost ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's 1st Weekend OF CBB Analysis & Review |
| Dec 9, 2017 |
| Saturday, December 09, 2017 Monmouth vs. Kentucky (NCAAB) 12:00 PM EST Kentucky Premium Pick Pinnacle Play Title: 8 Star CBB Power Play Play Selected: Point Spread: -15.0/-106 Analysis: They say it every year in Kentucky when HC John Calipari doesn't re-group but does automatically reloads & watches his team matures. The same CANNOT be said of HC King Rice (ex-Tar Heels player) & his 3-6 SU ... read more |
| Top Picks in 2016 NFL Draft Square Off |
| Dec 9, 2017 |
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| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 13 Analysis, Review & Notes |
| Dec 5, 2017 |
| Monday, December 04, 2017 Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals (NFL) - 8:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 4.5/-110 Cincinnati Bengals Pick Title: 8 STAR AFC North Headbanger (WIN) There's no denying that both of those teams have grown to hate each other since their series' inception. HC Marvin Lewis is still roaming the sidelines for Cincinnati since 2003. Since that t ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 14 Championship Week Analysis & Review |
| Dec 3, 2017 |
| Saturday, December 02, 2017 Memphis vs. Central Florida (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -250 Central Florida Pick Title: 9 Star Motivated Homer Call (WIN) There's no secret how motivated UCF is by not being recognized more for being undefeated. HC Scott Frost will also be showcasing his wares for a Power-5 school willing to make the move. Unlike the 40-13 UCF win ... read more |
| PREVIEW AND PREDICTION WASHINGTON REDSKINS AT DALLAS COWBOYS |
| Nov 30, 2017 |
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| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 12 (Part 2) Analysis & Review |
| Nov 29, 2017 |
| Monday, November 27, 2017 Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 8:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.5/-104 Houston Texans Pick Title: Mike's 8 Star MNF Smart Side (WIN) It's very hard for me to put together reasons why to take Baltimore here as QB Joe Flacco has thrown 9 TD passes along with 11 INT's good for a 74.4 QBR.. The Ravens' "O" is rated 31st in the league! B ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 12 (Part 2) Analysis & Review |
| Nov 29, 2017 |
| Monday, November 27, 2017 Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 8:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.5/-104 Houston Texans Pick Title: Mike's 8 Star MNF Smart Side (WIN) It's very hard for me to put together reasons why to take Baltimore here as QB Joe Flacco has thrown 9 TD passes along with 11 INT's good for a 74.4 QBR.. The Ravens' "O" is rated 31st in the league! B ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 12 Earlybird |
| Nov 26, 2017 |
| Thursday, November 23, 2017 Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions (NFL) - 12:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -130 Minnesota Vikings Pick Title: Mike's 9 Star Thanksgiving Day Massacre (WIN) At first glance, we find Detroit winning the last 3 in this series including a 14-7 Week 4 win as 2 1/2-point dogs in Minnesota. Not too many mushes are giving this game a second thought aft ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 13 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 26, 2017 |
| Saturday, November 25, 2017 UNLV vs. Nevada (NCAAF) - 3:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.0/-102 UNLV Pick Title: 8 Star Battle For The Silver State (LOSS) Nevada had hire aspirations when they began this season. But they've been shot down in flames as thet come in to this intra-state rivalry @ 2-9 SU. Enter in HC Tony Sanchez (left a perennial Nevada HS with 6 consecutive ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 11 Analysis/Review/Looking Ahead |
| Nov 22, 2017 |
| Sunday, November 19, 2017 Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3.0/100 Chicago Bears Pick Title: 9 Star NFL Earlybird (WIN OFF THE BUY) As the mushes & Jon Q Public come piling in on the Lions, things are looking better & better for our Chicago side! Da Bears? Yes, this is still the same (12-29 SU but 19-21-1 ATS) John Fox-coached team t ... read more |
| Using Top Handicappers before placing your wagers |
| Nov 20, 2017 |
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If you are reading this right now, chances are you like to wager on sports. You are probably pretty good, and your bankroll isn’t far off where you started at the beginning of the season. You may have had a good or bad week here and there that has your account up or down, dep ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 12 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 19, 2017 |
| Saturday, November 18, 2017 Central Florida vs. Temple (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 13.5/-110 Temple Pick Title: 9 Star Bowl Game Simulation Play (LOSS) We got to love November as many borderline .500 team that are playing their bowl game (mentality-speaking) before their real one. I feel Temple is one of those teams! The weather shouldn't be good which play ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 10 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 15, 2017 |
| Monday, November 13, 2017 Miami Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers (NFL) - 8:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -8.5/-110 Carolina Panthers Pick Title: 8 Star MNF Smart Side (WIN) This game again has that Jon Q Public view that the Dolphins are for real @ 4-4 & the Panthers 6-3 record is inflated. Sorry mushes, that's far from the truth. The truth off the matter is that Carolina w ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 11 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 14, 2017 |
| Saturday, November 11, 2017 TCU vs. Oklahoma (NCAAF) - 8:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.0/-130 TCU Pick Title: 9 Star Big 12 Regular Season Title Eliminator (LOSS) This is very intriguing game since the loser may wind up playing the winner in the Big 12 Championship since it pits the No.1 versus No. 2 finisher of the regular season. For this matchup, even though Oklahoma ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 10 CFB Analysis & Review |
| Nov 8, 2017 |
| Saturday, November 04, 2017 Syracuse vs. Florida State (NCAAF) - 12:20 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.0/-116 Syracuse Pick Title: 9 Star (Earlybird) ACC Up & Coming Prime-Timer (WIN) There's NO EXCUSE for HC Dino Babers to come up short in Tallahassee. They've had extra rest, have a capable QB with experience & have shown they can beat the best (Clemson). There's too much f ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 9 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 8, 2017 |
| MNF Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 8:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -124 Detroit Lions Pick Title: 9 Star MNF Smart Play Wake-Up Call (WIN) This has been a horrendous week where the mushes reigned king as a majority of obvious teams covered the number. Tonight, QB Matthew Stafford is being put in a game versus a mediocre @ best Packers' squad minus Aaron Rodgers ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 9 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 8, 2017 |
| MNF Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 8:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -124 Detroit Lions Pick Title: 9 Star MNF Smart Play Wake-Up Call (WIN) This has been a horrendous week where the mushes reigned king as a majority of obvious teams covered the number. Tonight, QB Matthew Stafford is being put in a game versus a mediocre @ best Packers' squad minus Aaron Rodgers ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 8 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 2, 2017 |
| Monday, October 30, 2017 Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) - 8:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.5/-115 Denver Broncos Pick Title: Mike's 9 Star MNF Right Side (LOSS) The first thing we do is throw out all the meaningless stats for this rivalry. Second, I believe the absence of Kansas City S Eric Berry (lost for the year) has been underplayed with this posted ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 8 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 2, 2017 |
| Monday, October 30, 2017 Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) - 8:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.5/-115 Denver Broncos Pick Title: Mike's 9 Star MNF Right Side (LOSS) The first thing we do is throw out all the meaningless stats for this rivalry. Second, I believe the absence of Kansas City S Eric Berry (lost for the year) has been underplayed with this posted ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 9 CFB Analysis & Review |
| Nov 1, 2017 |
| Saturday, October 28, 2017 Oklahoma State vs. West Virginia (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.5/-108 West Virginia Pick Title: 8 Star Big 12 Donnybrook ATS Survivor (LOSS) These 2 teams usually have a full-throttle battle with each other til' one's offense runs empty! That's been the style of both HC's (WV's Dana Holgorsen & OSU's Mike "I Still Wear A Mullet ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's MLB World Series Analysis & Review |
| Oct 28, 2017 |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) - 8:09 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -166 Los Angeles Dodgers Pick Title: Mike's 9 Star Game 1 WS & Series' Winner (WIN) The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't won a World Series (over the Oakland Athletics) since 1988 when 29-year-old P Orel Hershiser earned the MVP award. No longer is it required to earn a compl ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 7 NFL Analysis & Review |
| Oct 25, 2017 |
| Monday, October 23, 2017 Washington Redskins vs. Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) - 8:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 5.5/-110 Washington Redskins Pick Title: Mike's 9 Star NFL Crescendo Play (LOSS) I've been watching many a Redskins-Eagles intradivisional games over the years. After all those games played in this series, it's been SCARCE & RARE to see 2 blowout double-digit wins ... read more |
| How Yards Per Point can be utilized to identify Wagering Opportunities |
| Oct 25, 2017 |
| October 25, 2017 NCAAF John Ryan How Yards Per Point can be utilized to identify Wagering Opportunities The Yards Per Point (YPP) metric is a valuable tool for sports handicappers and professional bettors. The offensive version of YPP (OYYP) reveals how efficient a team is scoring points. The lower the number the better as it takes fewer yards to score points. Conversely, the defensive me ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 8 CFB Analysis & Review |
| Oct 23, 2017 |
| Saturday, October 21, 2017 Iowa vs. Northwestern (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1.5/-110 Iowa Pick Title: 9 Star CFB Earlybird Line Mover (LOSS IN OT) Don't EVER get suckered in to play a game @ a sharp Vegas number! That is pretty much where their line currently exists. There's a few main reasons why we'll be on the side of the Black & Gold. More often than n ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 8 CFB Analysis & Review |
| Oct 23, 2017 |
| Saturday, October 21, 2017 Iowa vs. Northwestern (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 1.5/-110 Iowa Pick Title: 9 Star CFB Earlybird Line Mover (LOSS IN OT) Don't EVER get suckered in to play a game @ a sharp Vegas number! That is pretty much where their line currently exists. There's a few main reasons why we'll be on the side of the Black & Gold. More often than n ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 6 NFL Analysis & Review |
| Oct 19, 2017 |
| Monday, October 16, 2017 Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans (NFL) - 8:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 7.0/-115 Indianapolis Colts Pick Title: Mike's MNF Sharps' Play (LOSS) It was a disappointing 2-2 yesterday after the Redskins' prevent led to a 49ers' late score AND a 14-point swing against Cleveland who threw a pick-6 inside the redzone. Tonight's a new night & we'r ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 7 CFB & MLB Playoffs Analysis & Review |
| Oct 16, 2017 |
| Saturday, October 14, 2017 Texas Tech vs. West Virginia (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -165 West Virginia Pick Title: 9 Star Offensive Barrage Play (WIN) With the exception of 2 great defenses (games @ Virginia Tech & T.C.U.), HC Dana Holgorsen's Mountaineers are averaging a staggering 57 PPG against your average joe defense. Well, here comes another one into Mo ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 5 NFL Analysis, Review & Notes |
| Oct 10, 2017 |
| Sunday, October 08, 2017 Green Bay Packers vs. Dallas Cowboys (NFL) - 4:25 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -140 Dallas Cowboys Pick Title: 9 Star Homer Revenge Call (LONE LOSS) Is this the same Green Bay team that came to Dallas last year for a 34-31 upset win on a 5l-yard FG as time expired? I sayeth not! This time it's much worse since the Packers have already have 5 offensive ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 6 CFB Analysis & Review |
| Oct 9, 2017 |
| Saturday, October 07, 2017 Duke vs. Virginia (NCAAF) - 12:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -126 Virginia Pick Title: 9 Star ACC Upriser (WIN) Guys, don't let anyone kid you! HC Bronco Mendenhall has a talented bunch of Cavaliers this season. Not only is his team off of back-to-back impressive performances, but they're coming in with 2 weeks to prep for this game. DC Nick Howe ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 5 CFB Analysis & review |
| Oct 4, 2017 |
| Saturday, September 30, 2017 Rice vs. Pittsburgh (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 20.0/-110 Rice Pick Title: 9 Star CFB Line Mover (Loss) On the surface, it looks like the Panthers (who are an OT away from a 0-4 start) are off to another patented romp over an also-ran. Since Rice failed earlier as double-digit dogs versus Stanford & Houston, the over-reaction ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek With His Week 4 NFL Analysis & Review |
| Oct 4, 2017 |
| Monday, October 02, 2017 Washington Redskins vs. Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) - 8:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -295 Kansas City Chiefs Pick Title: 9 Star MNF Smart Play (WIN) This series goes all the way back to 1971 when the Chiefs of HC Hank Stram came from behind to defeat the then only NFL undefeated team Redskins (5-0) as QB Len Dawson connected on a deep route to Otis Ta ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek With His Week 4 NFL Analysis & Review |
| Oct 4, 2017 |
| Monday, October 02, 2017 Washington Redskins vs. Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) - 8:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -295 Kansas City Chiefs Pick Title: 9 Star MNF Smart Play (WIN) This series goes all the way back to 1971 when the Chiefs of HC Hank Stram came from behind to defeat the then only NFL undefeated team Redskins (5-0) as QB Len Dawson connected on a deep route to Otis Ta ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek With His Week 4 NFL Analysis & Review |
| Oct 4, 2017 |
| Monday, October 02, 2017 Washington Redskins vs. Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) - 8:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -295 Kansas City Chiefs Pick Title: 9 Star MNF Smart Play (WIN) This series goes all the way back to 1971 when the Chiefs of HC Hank Stram came from behind to defeat the then only NFL undefeated team Redskins (5-0) as QB Len Dawson connected on a deep route to Otis Ta ... read more |
| How to Make Money Betting Parlays |
| Oct 3, 2017 |
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| Andy Dalton is the biggest problem for the Bengals right now |
| Oct 1, 2017 |
| Dalton has had a terrible start to the season, as anyone with 2 functioning eyeballs can see, and should be able to openly and freely admit. Actually, the worst start of a season in his 7 year career. Dalton has bumbled his team along to a dismal 0-3 record - and has just 2 TD passes in 3 games, and 4 picks in that same timeframe.
The Bengals have struggled to move the ball - and have o ... read more |
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