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    🏀🔥 TOP GUN cbb forum handicappers!!!

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    zircon
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    Posted: Mar. 10, 2025 - 6:01 PM ET #1

    TOP GUN cbb forum handicappers! 

     

    Gentlemen, two weeks ago I promised this thread:

     

    My handicapping skills aren't great so I observe the winning/popular handicappers to learn how they succeed and maybe pick up some tips to improve my skills. I do not tail anyone, but I frequently check their picks to see if maybe I should re-examine my own when they oppose.

    an_light This thread is intended to illustrate those notables who are achieving excellence with regard to their cbb skills to pick significantly more winners than losers.  It can be a helpful tool to some observers.

    an_shake What is not a consideration is who is popular, does the best writeups, gets the most clicks, or talks the talk like a pro. Actual results are what matters in this investigation.

     

    I have analyzed the posted picks of numerous cbb handicappers and specifically from the perspective of a lurker who would bet just one unit on each of their picks.
    Multi-unit designations are stripped away, since how much money one claims to bet is irrelevent to one's ability to pick more winners than losers, let alone the obvious potential for forum fraud.
    When all picks are counted at one unit, it levels the playing field so we can best review and compare the skills on display. Good luck going forward.

    peace_5   This is non-partisan, strictly objective research.
    It is neither intended to backpat anyone nor demean anyone.
    If you read it negatively then YOU are reading it wrong.

     

    I don't have the time nor inclination to search & score forum records for everybody. I apologize if I missed anyone who fulfills all the relevent criteria shown below. Please advise and I can take a look and update.peace_5

    Thank you, gents!

     

    Criteria required for TOP GUN classification:

    -  Minimum 100+ posted picks
    -  he consistently posts an updated YTD
    -  postive units, after scoring by just one unit each!!!
    -  minimum 55% win percentage


    If it interests you, I posted something very similar last MLB season and it was very well received by forum members!!:
    Link: https://www.covers.com/forum/mlb-betting-27/top-mlb-forum-handicappers-having-a-good-season-103857975

     

    NEXT, the results in a few charts:

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    To remove first post, remove entire topic.

    TOP GUN cbb forum handicappers! 

     

    Gentlemen, two weeks ago I promised this thread:

     

    My handicapping skills aren't great so I observe the winning/popular handicappers to learn how they succeed and maybe pick up some tips to improve my skills. I do not tail anyone, but I frequently check their picks to see if maybe I should re-examine my own when they oppose.

    an_light This thread is intended to illustrate those notables who are achieving excellence with regard to their cbb skills to pick significantly more winners than losers.  It can be a helpful tool to some observers.

    an_shake What is not a consideration is who is popular, does the best writeups, gets the most clicks, or talks the talk like a pro. Actual results are what matters in this investigation.

     

    I have analyzed the posted picks of numerous cbb handicappers and specifically from the perspective of a lurker who would bet just one unit on each of their picks.
    Multi-unit designations are stripped away, since how much money one claims to bet is irrelevent to one's ability to pick more winners than losers, let alone the obvious potential for forum fraud.
    When all picks are counted at one unit, it levels the playing field so we can best review and compare the skills on display. Good luck going forward.

    peace_5   This is non-partisan, strictly objective research.
    It is neither intended to backpat anyone nor demean anyone.
    If you read it negatively then YOU are reading it wrong.

     

    I don't have the time nor inclination to search & score forum records for everybody. I apologize if I missed anyone who fulfills all the relevent criteria shown below. Please advise and I can take a look and update.peace_5

    Thank you, gents!

     

    Criteria required for TOP GUN classification:

    -  Minimum 100+ posted picks
    -  he consistently posts an updated YTD
    -  postive units, after scoring by just one unit each!!!
    -  minimum 55% win percentage


    If it interests you, I posted something very similar last MLB season and it was very well received by forum members!!:
    Link: https://www.covers.com/forum/mlb-betting-27/top-mlb-forum-handicappers-having-a-good-season-103857975

     

    NEXT, the results in a few charts:

     
    zircon
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    Posted: Mar. 10, 2025 - 6:14 PM ET #2

    an_light Here are the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:

     

     

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 
    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  
    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  
    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

    peaceOther notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:


    Ryoshiii     947-826     -20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)
    Wizerguy       85-89     -15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)

     

     

    Results from the W/L record are expressed as standard recordkeeping units (SRU)

    (one unit per each pick, regardless how much $$ one claims to bet, which is irrelevent)

     

     

    NEXT,

     

     

    Reply

    an_light Here are the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:

     

     

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 
    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  
    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  
    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

    peaceOther notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:


    Ryoshiii     947-826     -20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)
    Wizerguy       85-89     -15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)

     

     

    Results from the W/L record are expressed as standard recordkeeping units (SRU)

    (one unit per each pick, regardless how much $$ one claims to bet, which is irrelevent)

     

     

    NEXT,

     

     

     
    zircon
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    Posted: Mar. 10, 2025 - 6:25 PM ET #3

    TOP GUNS with added win percentage:

     

     

    Fubah2                 166-87     +50.91       65.5%
    Sportsfixx               80-53     +21.70       60.2%
    Michigan_D           113-75     +28.26        60.1%
    AtlantaGambler       91-69     +28.27       56.9%

     

    Well done!!! an_clap

     

     

    NEXT chart coming

     

     

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    TOP GUNS with added win percentage:

     

     

    Fubah2                 166-87     +50.91       65.5%
    Sportsfixx               80-53     +21.70       60.2%
    Michigan_D           113-75     +28.26        60.1%
    AtlantaGambler       91-69     +28.27       56.9%

     

    Well done!!! an_clap

     

     

    NEXT chart coming

     

     

     
    REDLINE
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    Posted: Mar. 10, 2025 - 6:26 PM ET #4

    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    Here are the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:     Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70   Other notable members with at least 100+ posted picks: Ryoshiii     947-826     -20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)Wizerguy       85-89     -15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)     Results from the W/L record are expressed as standard recordkeeping units (SRU) (one unit per each pick, regardless how much $$ one claims to bet, which is irrelevent)     NEXT,
    I would follow fubah2 , wizerguy, ryoshii blindly if I was in a rush and didn’t have time to recap it myself, I would blindly fade Michigan D every time, all the time. I don’t know much about Atlanta gambler or sportsfixx, thank you for bringing those two to my attention, I’ll have to look into their work.

    peace_5

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    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    Here are the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:     Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70   Other notable members with at least 100+ posted picks: Ryoshiii     947-826     -20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)Wizerguy       85-89     -15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)     Results from the W/L record are expressed as standard recordkeeping units (SRU) (one unit per each pick, regardless how much $$ one claims to bet, which is irrelevent)     NEXT,
    I would follow fubah2 , wizerguy, ryoshii blindly if I was in a rush and didn’t have time to recap it myself, I would blindly fade Michigan D every time, all the time. I don’t know much about Atlanta gambler or sportsfixx, thank you for bringing those two to my attention, I’ll have to look into their work.

    peace_5

     
    KellyM_1964
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    Posted: Mar. 10, 2025 - 6:54 PM ET #5

    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:

     

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 
    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  
    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  
    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

     

    peaceOther notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:


         Ryoshiii     947-826     - 20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)
        Wizerguy       85-89     - 15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)

     

     

    an_clap   an_happybounce  good work u guys !! win

     

     

    "I'm the MOST HONEST human being that GOD EVER created!" - Donald "the felon" Trump
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    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:

     

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 
    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  
    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  
    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

     

    peaceOther notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:


         Ryoshiii     947-826     - 20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)
        Wizerguy       85-89     - 15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)

     

     

    an_clap   an_happybounce  good work u guys !! win

     

     

     
    KellyM_1964
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    Posted: Mar. 10, 2025 - 6:54 PM ET #6

    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:

     

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 
    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  
    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  
    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

     

    peaceOther notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:


         Ryoshiii     947-826     - 20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)
        Wizerguy       85-89     - 15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)

     

     

    an_clap   an_happybounce  good work u guys !! win

     

     

    "I'm the MOST HONEST human being that GOD EVER created!" - Donald "the felon" Trump
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    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:

     

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 
    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  
    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  
    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

     

    peaceOther notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:


         Ryoshiii     947-826     - 20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)
        Wizerguy       85-89     - 15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)

     

     

    an_clap   an_happybounce  good work u guys !! win

     

     

     
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    Posted: Mar. 10, 2025 - 7:32 PM ET #7

    Net Units gained (SRU) per picks ratio

     

    This ratio indicates how many units (sru) one gains per pick, and is one of several tools indicative of skill. The higher the number the better!

     

    + .201  Fubah2             166-87     ( +50.91 SRU from 253 picks)
    + .177  AtlantaGambler  91-69      ( +28.27 SRU from 160 picks)
    + .163  Sportsfixx          80-53      ( +21.70 SRU from 133 picks)
    + .150  Michigan_D      113-75      ( +28.26 SRU from 188 picks)

     

    peace Other notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:

    - .012  Ryoshiii   947-826   ( -20.82 sru from 1773 picks)
    - .087  Wizerguy    85-89   ( -15.23 sru from 174 picks)

     

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    Net Units gained (SRU) per picks ratio

     

    This ratio indicates how many units (sru) one gains per pick, and is one of several tools indicative of skill. The higher the number the better!

     

    + .201  Fubah2             166-87     ( +50.91 SRU from 253 picks)
    + .177  AtlantaGambler  91-69      ( +28.27 SRU from 160 picks)
    + .163  Sportsfixx          80-53      ( +21.70 SRU from 133 picks)
    + .150  Michigan_D      113-75      ( +28.26 SRU from 188 picks)

     

    peace Other notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:

    - .012  Ryoshiii   947-826   ( -20.82 sru from 1773 picks)
    - .087  Wizerguy    85-89   ( -15.23 sru from 174 picks)

     

     
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    There’s no way you have more than 3 friends 

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    There’s no way you have more than 3 friends 

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by DeaconPalmer:

    There’s no way you have more than 3 friends
    lol hahaha an_roll_laugh

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    Quote Originally Posted by DeaconPalmer:

    There’s no way you have more than 3 friends
    lol hahaha an_roll_laugh

     
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    goodthread

     

     

    "I'm the MOST HONEST human being that GOD EVER created!" - Donald "the felon" Trump
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    goodthread

     

     

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    TOP GUN cbb forum handicappers!   

    Gentlemen, two weeks ago I promised this thread:   My handicapping skills aren't great so I observe the winning/popular handicappers to learn how they succeed and maybe pick up some tips to improve my skills. I do not tail anyone, but I frequently check their picks to see if maybe I should re-examine my own when they oppose.  

    This thread is intended to illustrate those notables who are achieving excellence with regard to their cbb skills to pick significantly more winners than losers.  It can be a helpful tool to some observers.

     What is not a consideration is who is popular, does the best writeups, gets the most clicks, or talks the talk like a pro. Actual results are what matters in this investigation.  

    I have analyzed the posted picks of numerous cbb handicappers and specifically from the perspective of a lurker who would bet just one unit on each of their picks.Multi-unit designations are stripped away, since how much money one claims to bet is irrelevent to one's ability to pick more winners than losers, let alone the obvious potential for forum fraud.

    When all picks are counted at one unit, it levels the playing field so we can best review and compare the skills on display. Good luck going forward.    

    This is non-partisan, strictly objective research. It is neither intended to backpat anyone nor demean anyone. If you read it negatively then YOU are reading it wrong.  

    I don't have the time nor inclination to search & score forum records for everybody. I apologize if I missed anyone who fulfills all the relevent criteria shown below. Please advise and I can take a look and update.

    Thank you, gents!  

    Criteria required for TOP GUN classification:

    -  Minimum 100+ posted picks

    -  he consistently posts an updated YTD

    -  positive units, after scoring by just one unit each!!!

    -  minimum 55% win percentage

    If it interests you, I posted something very similar last MLB season and it was very well received by forum members!!:Link: https://www.covers.com/forum/mlb-betting-27/top-mlb-forum-handicappers-having-a-good-season-103857975   NEXT, the results in a few charts:

    @zircon

    Must've been a lot of work   Did you do the same for NBA?

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    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    TOP GUN cbb forum handicappers!   

    Gentlemen, two weeks ago I promised this thread:   My handicapping skills aren't great so I observe the winning/popular handicappers to learn how they succeed and maybe pick up some tips to improve my skills. I do not tail anyone, but I frequently check their picks to see if maybe I should re-examine my own when they oppose.  

    This thread is intended to illustrate those notables who are achieving excellence with regard to their cbb skills to pick significantly more winners than losers.  It can be a helpful tool to some observers.

     What is not a consideration is who is popular, does the best writeups, gets the most clicks, or talks the talk like a pro. Actual results are what matters in this investigation.  

    I have analyzed the posted picks of numerous cbb handicappers and specifically from the perspective of a lurker who would bet just one unit on each of their picks.Multi-unit designations are stripped away, since how much money one claims to bet is irrelevent to one's ability to pick more winners than losers, let alone the obvious potential for forum fraud.

    When all picks are counted at one unit, it levels the playing field so we can best review and compare the skills on display. Good luck going forward.    

    This is non-partisan, strictly objective research. It is neither intended to backpat anyone nor demean anyone. If you read it negatively then YOU are reading it wrong.  

    I don't have the time nor inclination to search & score forum records for everybody. I apologize if I missed anyone who fulfills all the relevent criteria shown below. Please advise and I can take a look and update.

    Thank you, gents!  

    Criteria required for TOP GUN classification:

    -  Minimum 100+ posted picks

    -  he consistently posts an updated YTD

    -  positive units, after scoring by just one unit each!!!

    -  minimum 55% win percentage

    If it interests you, I posted something very similar last MLB season and it was very well received by forum members!!:Link: https://www.covers.com/forum/mlb-betting-27/top-mlb-forum-handicappers-having-a-good-season-103857975   NEXT, the results in a few charts:

    @zircon

    Must've been a lot of work   Did you do the same for NBA?

     
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    surprised

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    surprised

     
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    why exactly is wizer guy and ryosii mentioned as follows, when both having losing records? Confused on this?  did you mean to say good fades

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    why exactly is wizer guy and ryosii mentioned as follows, when both having losing records? Confused on this?  did you mean to say good fades

     
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    I haven't been on here much lately but it seems a couple of guys that should be on your list are missing. CBS Analyst and KC4life are two that I can think of off the top of my head. We're those cappers included in your analysis? thx an_cheers

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    I haven't been on here much lately but it seems a couple of guys that should be on your list are missing. CBS Analyst and KC4life are two that I can think of off the top of my head. We're those cappers included in your analysis? thx an_cheers

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zeus4par:

    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    TOP GUN cbb forum handicappers!   

     

    Gentlemen, two weeks ago I promised this thread:   My handicapping skills aren't great so I observe the winning/popular handicappers to learn how they succeed and maybe pick up some tips to improve my skills. I do not tail anyone, but I frequently check their picks to see if maybe I should re-examine my own when they oppose.   This thread is intended to illustrate those notables who are achieving excellence with regard to their cbb skills to pick significantly more winners than losers.  It can be a helpful tool to some observers.  What is not a consideration is who is popular, does the best writeups, gets the most clicks, or talks the talk like a pro. Actual results are what matters in this investigation.   I have analyzed the posted picks of numerous cbb handicappers and specifically from the perspective of a lurker who would bet just one unit on each of their picks.Multi-unit designations are stripped away, since how much money one claims to bet is irrelevent to one's ability to pick more winners than losers, let alone the obvious potential for forum fraud. When all picks are counted at one unit, it levels the playing field so we can best review and compare the skills on display. Good luck going forward.     This is non-partisan, strictly objective research. It is neither intended to backpat anyone nor demean anyone. If you read it negatively then YOU are reading it wrong.   I don't have the time nor inclination to search & score forum records for everybody. I apologize if I missed anyone who fulfills all the relevent criteria shown below. Please advise and I can take a look and update. Thank you, gents!   Criteria required for TOP GUN classification: -  Minimum 100+ posted picks -  he consistently posts an updated YTD -  positive units, after scoring by just one unit each!!! -  minimum 55% win percentage

     

    @zircon Must've been a lot of work   Did you do the same for NBA?

    @Zeus4par

     Thanks for your comment, but no, not NBA peace_5

    Didn't have the time and cbb was already an exhausting effort. 

     

    But I will track MLB  handicappers threads again this coming season!

    Will be following the same important criteria, with all records stripped of any "units" posted, so all handicappers are judged by the exact same standard: one unit result only for every pick, because how much money one "claims" to wager is not at all relevent to his ability to pick more winners than losers. Relevent to him maybe, but not to us.  Handicapping skill results are what is important to observers, not phony records after tossing around "units" like confetti at a wedding, as a handful of guys persist on doing.

    Link: https://www.covers.com/forum/mlb-betting-27/top-mlb-forum-handicappers-having-a-good-season-103857975

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zeus4par:

    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    TOP GUN cbb forum handicappers!   

     

    Gentlemen, two weeks ago I promised this thread:   My handicapping skills aren't great so I observe the winning/popular handicappers to learn how they succeed and maybe pick up some tips to improve my skills. I do not tail anyone, but I frequently check their picks to see if maybe I should re-examine my own when they oppose.   This thread is intended to illustrate those notables who are achieving excellence with regard to their cbb skills to pick significantly more winners than losers.  It can be a helpful tool to some observers.  What is not a consideration is who is popular, does the best writeups, gets the most clicks, or talks the talk like a pro. Actual results are what matters in this investigation.   I have analyzed the posted picks of numerous cbb handicappers and specifically from the perspective of a lurker who would bet just one unit on each of their picks.Multi-unit designations are stripped away, since how much money one claims to bet is irrelevent to one's ability to pick more winners than losers, let alone the obvious potential for forum fraud. When all picks are counted at one unit, it levels the playing field so we can best review and compare the skills on display. Good luck going forward.     This is non-partisan, strictly objective research. It is neither intended to backpat anyone nor demean anyone. If you read it negatively then YOU are reading it wrong.   I don't have the time nor inclination to search & score forum records for everybody. I apologize if I missed anyone who fulfills all the relevent criteria shown below. Please advise and I can take a look and update. Thank you, gents!   Criteria required for TOP GUN classification: -  Minimum 100+ posted picks -  he consistently posts an updated YTD -  positive units, after scoring by just one unit each!!! -  minimum 55% win percentage

     

    @zircon Must've been a lot of work   Did you do the same for NBA?

    @Zeus4par

     Thanks for your comment, but no, not NBA peace_5

    Didn't have the time and cbb was already an exhausting effort. 

     

    But I will track MLB  handicappers threads again this coming season!

    Will be following the same important criteria, with all records stripped of any "units" posted, so all handicappers are judged by the exact same standard: one unit result only for every pick, because how much money one "claims" to wager is not at all relevent to his ability to pick more winners than losers. Relevent to him maybe, but not to us.  Handicapping skill results are what is important to observers, not phony records after tossing around "units" like confetti at a wedding, as a handful of guys persist on doing.

    Link: https://www.covers.com/forum/mlb-betting-27/top-mlb-forum-handicappers-having-a-good-season-103857975

     

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by cd329:

    why exactly is wizer guy and ryosii mentioned as follows, when both having losing records? Confused on this?  did you mean to say good fades

     

    @cd329

    peace_5 I included two popular forum posters I am tracking with at least 100 posted picks and a consistently updated ytd.  That's it.  No other reason. peace_5

     

      Other notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:

         Ryoshiii    947-826     - 20.82  sru     (mean avg -117.17 juice)
         Wizerguy     85-89      - 15.23  sru     (mean avg -112.62 juice)

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by cd329:

    why exactly is wizer guy and ryosii mentioned as follows, when both having losing records? Confused on this?  did you mean to say good fades

     

    @cd329

    peace_5 I included two popular forum posters I am tracking with at least 100 posted picks and a consistently updated ytd.  That's it.  No other reason. peace_5

     

      Other notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:

         Ryoshiii    947-826     - 20.82  sru     (mean avg -117.17 juice)
         Wizerguy     85-89      - 15.23  sru     (mean avg -112.62 juice)

     

     

     
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    Why do you insist on making things personal?

    an_slap

     

    Never told why I was banned and gave my best always to the forums
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    Why do you insist on making things personal?

    an_slap

     

     
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    buy $BTC
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    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    Here are the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:

     

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 
    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  
    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  
    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

     

    peaceOther notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:

    Ryoshiii     947-826     -20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)
    Wizerguy      85-89     -15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)

     

    (one unit per each pick, regardless how much $$ one claims to bet, which is irrelevent)

     

    CONGRATS to those 4 TOP GUN guys at the top!an_clap  Keep it going! 

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    Here are the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:

     

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 
    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  
    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  
    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

     

    peaceOther notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:

    Ryoshiii     947-826     -20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)
    Wizerguy      85-89     -15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)

     

    (one unit per each pick, regardless how much $$ one claims to bet, which is irrelevent)

     

    CONGRATS to those 4 TOP GUN guys at the top!an_clap  Keep it going! 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    Here are the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 
    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  
    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  
    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

     

    peace Other notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:


        Ryoshiii     947-826     -20.82      (mean avg juice  -117.17 )
       Wizerguy       85-89     -15.23      (mean avg juice  -112.62 )

     

     

    Results from the W/L record are expressed as standard recordkeeping units (SRU)

    (one unit per each pick, regardless how much $$ one claims to bet, which is irrelevent)

    This chart will be updated  

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    Here are the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 
    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  
    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  
    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

     

    peace Other notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:


        Ryoshiii     947-826     -20.82      (mean avg juice  -117.17 )
       Wizerguy       85-89     -15.23      (mean avg juice  -112.62 )

     

     

    Results from the W/L record are expressed as standard recordkeeping units (SRU)

    (one unit per each pick, regardless how much $$ one claims to bet, which is irrelevent)

    This chart will be updated  

     

     
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    @KellyM_1964

     Let's go, git er done.Clemson -6.5

     
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    Great stuff. Class act Z

     

    REDLINE obviously has a hit out for me. For what reason, I don’t know. We’re all here for the same reasons, it’s nice to be nice


    All I can say is, fade away and see where that gets you

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    Great stuff. Class act Z

     

    REDLINE obviously has a hit out for me. For what reason, I don’t know. We’re all here for the same reasons, it’s nice to be nice


    All I can say is, fade away and see where that gets you

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by MP2056:

    I haven't been on here much lately but it seems a couple of guys that should be on your list are missing. CBS Analyst and KC4life are two that I can think of off the top of my head. We're those cappers included in your analysis? thx

     

    Criteria required for TOP GUN classification:

    -  Minimum 100+ posted picks!
    -  he consistently posts an updated YTD
    -  postive units,  after scoring by just one unit each!!!
    -  minimum 55% win percentage


    If it interests you, I posted something very similar last MLB season and it was very well received by forum members!!:
    Link: https://www.covers.com/forum/mlb-betting-27/top-mlb-forum-handicappers-having-a-good-season-103857975

    Reply

    Quote Originally Posted by MP2056:

    I haven't been on here much lately but it seems a couple of guys that should be on your list are missing. CBS Analyst and KC4life are two that I can think of off the top of my head. We're those cappers included in your analysis? thx

     

    Criteria required for TOP GUN classification:

    -  Minimum 100+ posted picks!
    -  he consistently posts an updated YTD
    -  postive units,  after scoring by just one unit each!!!
    -  minimum 55% win percentage


    If it interests you, I posted something very similar last MLB season and it was very well received by forum members!!:
    Link: https://www.covers.com/forum/mlb-betting-27/top-mlb-forum-handicappers-having-a-good-season-103857975

     
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    Are these plays against the number?  And could you give me the meaning of SRU again. TY peace_5

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    Are these plays against the number?  And could you give me the meaning of SRU again. TY peace_5

     
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by REDLINE:

    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    Here are the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:    

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 

    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  

    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  

    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

     

    Other notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:

    Ryoshiii     947-826     -20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)

    Wizerguy       85-89     -15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)   

     

    I would follow fubah2 , wizerguy, ryoshii blindly if I was in a rush and didn’t have time to recap it myself, I would blindly fade Michigan D every time, all the time. I don’t know much about Atlanta gambler or sportsfixx, thank you for bringing those two to my attention, I’ll have to look into their work.

    Well it's your money, so you can do what you want with it.

     

    But hypothetically, if you had bet ONE UNIT on every pick posted by these gents,

    betting ON picks by Wizerguy and Ryoshiii and fading all picks by Michigan_D,

    you would be really deep in a hole, costing you roughly -64 units an_beatup

     

    Whereas in addition had you also bet ONE UNIT on every pick by fubah2, Sportsfixx, and AtlantaGambler, their combined success would have dragged you out of that hole to roughly +100 units an_happydude

     

    clover peace_5

     

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    Quote Originally Posted by REDLINE:

    Quote Originally Posted by zircon:

    Here are the TOP GUNS that I could verify using the criteria noted in previous post:    

    Fubah2                        166-87     +50.91 

    AtlantaGambler              91-69     +28.27  

    Michigan_D                  113-75     +28.26  

    Sportsfixx                      80-53     +21.70  

     

    Other notable members with at least 100+ posted picks:

    Ryoshiii     947-826     -20.82      (mean avg -117.17 juice)

    Wizerguy       85-89     -15.23      (mean avg -112.62 juice)   

     

    I would follow fubah2 , wizerguy, ryoshii blindly if I was in a rush and didn’t have time to recap it myself, I would blindly fade Michigan D every time, all the time. I don’t know much about Atlanta gambler or sportsfixx, thank you for bringing those two to my attention, I’ll have to look into their work.

    Well it's your money, so you can do what you want with it.

     

    But hypothetically, if you had bet ONE UNIT on every pick posted by these gents,

    betting ON picks by Wizerguy and Ryoshiii and fading all picks by Michigan_D,

    you would be really deep in a hole, costing you roughly -64 units an_beatup

     

    Whereas in addition had you also bet ONE UNIT on every pick by fubah2, Sportsfixx, and AtlantaGambler, their combined success would have dragged you out of that hole to roughly +100 units an_happydude

     

    clover peace_5

     

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