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2008 Chicago Bears Preview
Tom Stryker Jul 8, 2008  
Chicago Bears fans are biting their fingernails.

Looking ahead to August, those fans don’t have a good feeling about whether the 2008 version of Chicago’s storied NFL franchise will resemble the 2006 Super Bowl team or the ramshackle 2007 version that lost nine games.

And there are plenty of reasons to support those worries or fears.

The 2006 team reached the Super Bowl ...  read more
Can My Beloved Cubbies Get the Job Done?
Tom Stryker Jun 24, 2008  
Later this week Major League Baseball will reach the halfway mark of the 2008 season. And many eyes continue to focus on the surprising Chicago Cubs, who, at 46-28, own the best record in the Majors. Stop laughing. Can this be the year? Can the Cubs finally break the 100-year drought since their last World Series championship? Shoot, it has been 63 years since the Cubs even reached the Worl ...  read more
NBA Playoff Round 1 Important Information
Tom Stryker Apr 21, 2008  
At press time, Detroit and Boston were the only higher seeds remaining that didn't hold a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven series. To say that the first game of the first round went true-to-form would be an understatement! Now things will get a little bit tougher.

In the Eastern Conference, the seeds probably carry a little more weight than those in the Western Conference. The won/loss ...  read more
Tom Stryker's Conference Tournament Money-Maker
Tom Stryker Mar 12, 2008  
On Wednesday, March 12th, college basketball's major conferences will tip off their annual post season tournaments. This is the perfect appetizer to the Big Dance and this five-day hardwood run can provide all of us with excellent wagering opportunities.

Thanks to my powerful hoops database, I've been able to grind out a nice profit in March Madness over the years. A great deal of my wi ...  read more
No Payback Payday - An Inside Look At Last Home Game Sets
Tom Stryker Mar 1, 2008  
College basketball teams refer to this contest as "senior night." It is the final home game of the regular season where athletes get one last chance to walk off their homecourt a winner. This is an emotional evening for both players and coaches. There are times when this event leads to a lackluster performance because of all the distractions involved. However, for the most part, this is usuall ...  read more
NBA Late Season Money-Maker
Tom Stryker Feb 22, 2008  
The NBA season is a grind. Over the course of a six month period, professional athletes are required to play 82 games. It doesn't matter that these men are fine tuned machines. The wear and tear on the body has to take its toll at some point. With that thinking in mind, I turned to my NBA database to see if I could apply that logic to a technical situation that could make us all some money. H ...  read more
NFL Wild Card Super System
Tom Stryker Jan 4, 2008  
Back in 1990, the NFL decided to change its playoff format by adding two teams to the mix (one per conference). That move changed the Wild Card round to what it is today and brought us - the wagering public - even more opportunity to prosper. Thanks to my powerful NFL database I've recorded all of the results in the new Wildcard round since '90 and come up with some incredible results. Take a l ...  read more
The Golden Goose Egg
Tom Stryker Nov 16, 2007  
Let's face it. Anytime a team can post a shutout in college football it's a noteworthy event.

Out of curiosity, I turned to my database to see how often a shutout occurred. Amazingly, since 1980, there have been 1,237 goose eggs posted! That's an average of just over 44 a season!

Of course, you know the technical lover in me had to dig a little deeper to see if posting a shuto ...  read more
Last Home Game Honey
Tom Stryker Nov 9, 2007  
It’s called “Senior Day” – the final home game of the regular season. If you truly are a senior, it’s the last time you’ll button up your chinstrap, run out of the tunnel and hear the roar of the home crowd. Emotions run very high. No one wants to leave the field of play on this day a loser. The blood, sweat and tears…well, they’re almost over. You get one more chance to experience the thrill ...  read more
Lay The Lumber
Tom Stryker Oct 26, 2007  
As we approach the end of the regular season in college football, it's important to note that there are an abundance of technical situations that flat out make money. Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing a couple of these beauties with you and we will turn a nice profit.

This College System of the Week entry is entitled, "Lay the Lumber". It's not very flashy. However, as you will ...  read more
Bad Encore
Tom Stryker Oct 12, 2007  
If you're a true fan of college football, than you'll agree that there's nothing better than watching an underdog go into a hostile environment on the road and pull of an upset. The emotion, thrill, and excitement of that stunning victory can be a rush.

With the balance of power constantly changing on the gridiron, upsets are going to remain a huge part of the game - which is good for a ...  read more
Road Weary Conference Home Dogs That Won't Bite
Tom Stryker Oct 5, 2007  
The road can be a difficult venue for any college football team. Young student athletes are forced to change their daily habits and adjust. Sometimes they succeed and other times they fail.

When you string together two or three games away from the comforts of home, bad things start to happen. Fatigue sets in and victories become harder to obtain. Traveling takes away from preparation ...  read more
Game 5 and Going South by Tom Stryker
Tom Stryker Sep 27, 2007  
There are so many pivotal games during the course of a college football season - the opener, the first conference test, a major revenge war and even the final battle to name a few. Teams hit these milestones and, depending on whether they are able to pick up the "W" or post an "L", it can make or break their season.

This week's College System focuses on those teams at game five of the re ...  read more
Ready 4 The Road
Tom Stryker Sep 21, 2007  
There are a couple of ways that college football teams can get a jump start to the season.

The most common is for a team to pad their schedule with a handful of creampuffs early. This allows both the offense and defense to work out the kinks before the meaningful games arrive.

Another, and the backbone for my College System of the Week, is for teams to open up with a string of ...  read more
College Football’s Game 2 Blowout Encore
Tom Stryker Sep 7, 2007  
Momentum. Remember that word when you're handicapping college football. Confidence-building wins can do great things for the morale and emotion of a team. Early in the season, successful programs feed off the electric energy that victories provide. Teams that get out of the gate quickly have shown a tendency to stay ahead of the pack and keep on winning. That fact is proven in the "Game 2 Blo ...  read more
Road Opening Revenge System
Tom Stryker Aug 29, 2007  
Handicapping the first few weeks of the college football season can be tricky. Unlike the Pros, the NCAA doesn't allow exhibition games. When a college team tees it up for the first time, surprises can be in store. Depending on the amount of returning starters, both in the trenches and at the skill positions, a team can look completely different than it did last season. In my 24-year career, I've ...  read more
NFL Pre-Season Game Two Gold
Tom Stryker Aug 17, 2007  
Ok, so week one of the NFL Pre-Season is in the books and you took a little hit. That happens even to a professional like me. The excitement felt before the games were played last weekend has turned into that dreaded "get even" pressure. Don't panic. It's only week two of the exhibition season and there is still plenty of time to fatten up your bankroll before the real grind begins on September 1s ...  read more
NFLX Hall of Fame Honey
Tom Stryker Aug 9, 2007  
The Hall of Fame Game is usually one of the first battles played each NFLX season.

There is so much excitement that surrounds this contest. For football investors, it's the first crack we get at building our bankroll for the upcoming gridiron season. The fans involved enjoy a tremendous weekend with the Induction Ceremony and, of course, the Hall of Fame Game itself. Finally, the two ...  read more
Tom Stryker's Keys to a Successful NFLX Season
Tom Stryker Aug 4, 2007  
The NFL Pre-Season can provide you with plenty of money-making opportunities. All it takes is a little bit of discipline and the ability to uncover “meaningful” information. For the past 24 years, I’ve been enjoying a profitable August simply because I’ve paid close attention to what I call the “Pre-Season Keys”! Here they are:

PRE-SEASON KEY #1 – RELAX and ATTACK
It’s b ...  read more
Tom Stryker's MAC East Preview
Tom Stryker Jul 12, 2007  
Things got a little crazy last year in the Mid-American Conference.

Central Michigan won the football championship - its first league title since 1994. Ohio University went to a bowl for the first time in nearly 40 years. And Western Michigan went bowling for the first time in nearly 20 years.

The conference that loves to beat the big boys had a topsy-turvy run. Toledo and Miami ...  read more
Tom Stryker's NBA Finals Technical Preview
Tom Stryker Jun 2, 2007  
San Antonio has already punched its ticket to the NBA Finals. The Spurs will face the survivor of the Eastern Conference war between Cleveland and Detroit. Regardless of San Antonio's opponent, this year's final playoff series will be a dandy.

If Spurs head coach Greg Popovich had his choice, he would much rather face an aging Pistons bunch instead of a young group of Cavaliers. San An ...  read more
NBA Playoff Dogs That Bite
Tom Stryker Apr 27, 2007  
There are a ton of great systems that work like a charm in the NBA Playoffs. Some of these technical sets work any time in any series. Others need to be used at specific moments. This week's article breaks down a post season system of mine that will most likely pop in games five or seven in the first round.

The basic situation is really quite simple.

Since 1990, NBA Playoff ...  read more
NBA Playoff Blowout Bounce Back
Tom Stryker Apr 20, 2007  
It's NBA Playoff time and for many sports investors the "zig-zag" theory goes into effect. Don't get me wrong. I'm not knocking this technical approach. In some situations, opening up your wallet for a team coming off a straight up loss can be a profitable venture. That's because blemishes in the post season carry much more weight considering each series is a best-of-seven. The key to being s ...  read more
NBA Last Home Game Super Situations
Tom Stryker Apr 13, 2007  
Regardless of the sport, "last home game" situations can be a profitable venture. Not only are the fans charged up for this special contest but the players are on an emotional high too.
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Tom Stryker's Game 80-82 NBA Magic
Tom Stryker Apr 7, 2007  
I've been handicapping the NBA for over two decades. Each year, as the regular season winds down, there are so many investors that stop wagering on games right before the playoffs. The main reason is simple. Most feel that unless a team is actually playing for something they'll just go through the motions. I can understand why sports bettors feel that way. There's a common sense approach to t ...  read more
NBA Late-Season Division Dandy - 30-9 ATS System!
Tom Stryker Mar 29, 2007  
With the spotlight dimming on the college ranks, it's time to turn our attention to the NBA where late-season profits are ready to be made.

Handicapping the pros at this time of the year can be a dangerous proposition. Granted those teams that are making a run at the playoffs or battling for post-season position are still attractive. However, those bottom-feeders that have already turne ...  read more
Inside Look at the Elite Eight
Tom Stryker Mar 22, 2007  
On Saturday and Sunday, March Madness will be at its peak when eight of the best college basketball teams in the land fight for a berth in the NCAA Final Four.

This round of the Big Dance is probably the most difficult of them all. The "promised land" is in sight and tension and nerves are at an all-time high.

When I handicap the tournament, I break down the rounds individually ...  read more
Tom Stryker's Round 2 NCAA Tournament Seed Information
Tom Stryker Mar 15, 2007  
It's Round 2 of the Big Dance and the field is down to 32 teams. Before the NCAA Tournament started, you had a couple of days to rip apart the first round matchups and make your selections. That privilege doesn't exist after the first set of games are final. There is only one day between the first and second round and preparation is extremely important in order to make profitable decisions.
...  read more
Conference Tournament Late-Round Magic
Tom Stryker Mar 8, 2007  
There are plenty of money-making opportunities in conference tournament action. You just need to know when and where to pick your spots.

This weekend, from Friday, March 9th, through Sunday, March 11th, the Semifinal and Championship rounds of 12 different conference tournaments will hit the big board. For most amateur handicappers, this can be a difficult few days. Usually, the weaker ...  read more
Red-Faced Last Home Game Money-Maker
Tom Stryker Mar 3, 2007  
The College Basketball card on Saturday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 4th is loaded with teams running in their final home game of the season. As you know, these final home sets can be profitable ventures provided you know which teams to "play on" and which to leave alone.

My personal LHG systems have made me a ton of money in the past. This week, I'll share with you one of my favorites. ...  read more
NBA Late Season Money-Maker
Tom Stryker Feb 23, 2007  
The NBA season is a grind. Over the course of a six month period, professional athletes are required to play 82 games. It doesn't matter that these men are fine tuned machines. The wear and tear on the body has to take its toll at some point. With that thinking in mind, I turned to my NBA database to see if I could apply that logic to a technical situation that could make us all some money. H ...  read more
College Basketball Late-Season Money-Maker
Tom Stryker Feb 16, 2007  
As February winds down, most professional handicapper's focus their efforts on "last home game" sets and the upcoming conference tournaments. I'm guilty as charged. However, even though my thoughts turn to March Madness, I still look at those teams playing their final games of the regular season.

While researching "LHG" sets, I stumbled across a unique college basketball system that has ...  read more
No Payback Payday - An Early Look At Last Home Game Sets
Tom Stryker Feb 9, 2007  
College basketball teams refer to this contest as "senior night." It is the final home game of the regular season where athletes get one last chance to walk off their homecourt a winner. This is an emotional evening for both players and coaches. There are times when this event leads to a lackluster performance because of all the distractions involved. However, for the most part, this is usuall ...  read more
Erase This Bad Chalk
Tom Stryker Feb 2, 2007  

A few weeks ago, I wrote an NBA article telling you about how good teams have a tendency to bounce back after a bad performance. When I applied a similar theory to the college ranks, I expected profitable results. Well, I got some great numbers but was extremely surprised with my discovery. Let's take a look at a college basketball system that I call "Erase This Bad Chalk."

The conc ...  read more

Big 10 Road Woes
Tom Stryker Jan 26, 2007  
Located in South Bend, Indiana and in the heart of Big 10 country, getting a handle on one of the most competitive conferences in the college ranks has never been a problem. Teams like Michigan, Michigan State, Indiana, Purdue, Illinois and Wisconsin are all within a four-hour drive from my house. Because of that proximity, I've been able to isolate certain situational tendencies that have devel ...  read more
Good Teams Technically Bounce Back
Tom Stryker Jan 19, 2007  
It doesn't matter what sport you handicap, good teams usually find a way to bounce back.

Phil Jackson, one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time, stressed that the most. After a defeat, he always challenged his teams to come back the next time out and take care of business. If you check Jackson's glory days with the Bulls and even today with the Lakers, you'll notice that his c ...  read more
Tom Stryker's NFL Divisional Dandy
Tom Stryker Jan 11, 2007  
In the “Elite Eight” stage of the NFL Playoffs, the history book shows that the home team has performed very well. According to my database, hosts at this stage of the game are a respectable 79-25 SU and 59-42-3 ATS. Even though I think there are a couple of road teams that have a very good shot at pulling off an upset this weekend, respect must be given to this profitable technical situation. ...  read more
NFL Late Season Bad Encore
Tom Stryker Dec 17, 2006  

The last three games of the NFL regular season can mean everything to those teams still in the playoff hunt and nothing to the others that have already been eliminated. Novice handicappers could experience a great deal of financial stress at this time of the year. The Las Vegas line is usually inflated on those squads still battling for playoff position. If you invest your hard earned dough o ...  read more

NFL Road Team with No Bark!
Tom Stryker Dec 1, 2006  

With the college season coming to a close this weekend, I decided to switch gears and jump to the pro ranks for this week's System of the Week.

Handicapping the NFL can be a real grind. There are so many up and down moments. Emotion, which plays a huge part in college football, is rarely effective on Sunday's. It takes a serious payback situation, an elite visitor or the post-season ...  read more

Last Road Game Money-Maker
Tom Stryker Nov 17, 2006  

At this time of the year, you hear a lot about "last home game" systems. And you should. These time-tested and proven methods of handicapping have been extremely profitable.

Since there are so many powerful "LHG" sets, I wondered if there was any money to be found regarding teams playing in their last road game of the year. Honestly, I didn't uncover a whole lot. The strength of co ...  read more

CFB Betting Notes: Stryker's Last Home Game Honey
Tom Stryker Nov 9, 2006  

It's called "Senior Day" – the final home game of the regular season. If you truly are a senior, it's the last time you'll button up your chinstrap, run out of the tunnel and hear the roar of the home crowd. Emotions run very high. No one wants to leave the field of play on this day a loser. The blood, sweat and tears…well, they're almost over. You get one more chance to experience the thri ...  read more

CFB Betting News: Bye-Bye Profits
Tom Stryker Nov 3, 2006  

College teams aren’t the only ones privy to a week of rest. The pro ranks decided a bye would be in the best interest of the sport too.

For the teams that have players injured and dinged up, this time off can be used for healing. If there are certain offensive or defensive areas that need attention, this break provides the perfect opportunities to fine tune those weak spots as well.< ...  read more

CFB Betting News: Out of Gas
Tom Stryker Oct 27, 2006  

My powerful college football database never ceases to amaze me. Every time I think a situation will go one way, my database proves me wrong. This week's College System of the Week is a case in point.

Here it is game nine of the season (or later) and you're resting at home off back-to-back straight up road losses. The linemaker has installed you as a short home underdog of +8.5 point ...  read more

College Football Betting: Lay The Lumber
Tom Stryker Oct 20, 2006  

As we approach the end of the regular season in college football, it's important to note that there are an abundance of technical situations that flat out make money. Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing a couple of these beauties with you and we will turn a nice profit.

This College System of the Week entry is entitled, "Lay the Lumber". It's not very flashy. However, as you wi ...  read more

Road Weary Conference Home Dogs That Won't Bite
Tom Stryker Oct 13, 2006  

The road can be a difficult venue for any college football team. Young student athletes are forced to change their daily habits and adjust. Sometimes they succeed and other times they fail.

When you string together two or three games away from the comforts of home, bad things start to happen. Fatigue sets in and victories become harder to obtain. Traveling takes away from preparati ...  read more

It's Time To Put Up Or Shut Up
Tom Stryker Oct 6, 2006  

We've reached the half-way point of the college football season and for some teams it's time to put up or shut up. I'm not talking about any of those powerhouses ranked in the Top 25. This article takes a look at those teams that got out of the gate slowly and need to make a run.

Let me set the stage for this week's College System of the Week. It's currently game five of the regular ...  read more



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