Has anyone made any money betting on sports steadily throughout the past year? 'cause I did! See how

Thanks.

This thread is not about SportsMavin and his philosophies of betting or his methodologies - it is about the best betting philosophies and methodologies. Once I feel my job is done and there are handicappers who are capping with no ego  - and thus are not afraid of any trolls/haters - I'll be gone from here in a second... Just like that... I am not in competition with anyone. I am trying to treat sports handicapping at the very least like the books and their odds makers do. And then that would be a fair game. I know they have better tools and professional man power. But they also have to deal with much more games and changes every second than I do, since I can make my own choice what I bet on. They have no choice - they have to handicap everything... If I can materialize that small/great advantage called choice - I'll be OK. And I am OK. Sometimes I deviate from my route - but I'm back on it soon as I have spikes set up all along the route to prevent me from deviation and constantly remind me to stay on course. One of those spikes are all of you towards whom I carry responsibility the minute I hit the keyboard on my PC/tablet/laptop/iphone/ipad

I've been enjoying the discussions and your picks, so thanks.  I'm relatively new to the endeavor, and find that I have trouble balancing between various different inputs as I try to come up with lines.  It seems like there's a long term talent component (Heat > Wizards), a short term component (Clippers on a 17 game win streak), and a situational component (road trips, injuries, coming off a streak, etc).  I have no doubt that balancing between all these factors is an art, not a science. But if you had any insight into how you break these factors down and combine them (or if you do!?), that would be super helpful!

The formula to apply to the raw data that you just described in short and very skillfully () is ATS records that always find their way to balance themselves out. 

You have to read the thread in whole to get more than a short answer which contains of "day of the week" factor, "code" factor that helps to balance the ATS factor not necessarily in Strong beats a Weak fashion. 

You call it art and you can call it science. For me it is a Sports Handicapping "par excellance"....

I think you know more than you're saying if you could put your hands right at the junction.... And I'm sure you'll do just fine as long as you won't let yourself to be downgraded to just another degenerate who works hard for his money only to surrender it to the books. GL 

Thanks. I don't really see or feel any trolling here or "haters" or people against each other. I also do not really mind if people have opposing opinions. Once people realize they reflect their own personalities by responding positively, or negatively, and those who are in my position realize that the ego is an obstacle in this business - EVERYTHING GETS A OK!

I addressed that question earlier. I handicap  full time. Sports and Options

min +8

Min over 202

Indeed Minesota played yesterday and lose by 20+ points on the road Vs jazz 

Denver broke the streak of lac so ...

And Timberwolves lost 20 of its 23 Meetings with the nuggets

(sry for my bad english, im so far, from Europe)

I have also been part of the silent crowd trying to see if Mavin and this thread would just be another one of those flash in the pan type experiences. Here one day with some plays, gone another when things aren't going so well.

Kohler -- think of your hard work to cap those games... Bankroll management has probably helped you to climb your roll to where it is now. Don't lose sight because you expect to be winning more than you currently are. Take a breath. Fingers off the keyboard. Small card tonight. Remember there will always be games to bet on tomorrow. And a much larger card to choose from. My advice >>> Don't chase!!! Slow and steady wins this race, sir.

I have been on a nice little heater the past couple weeks. I have been scanning this thread for useful information to help cap the games for the day. I have noticed a sweet little trend in the short run --- when my picks coincide with yours, Mavin, we have been on a solid 4-0 run the past couple days. Hitting the Warriors and the Suns last night. Mavs and Rockets previous days. This makes me want to contemplate increasing the units of the plays that we "agree" on. 

Anyhow.... I hope to add some of my personal insight form my research and the games I watch so that we can all continue to pound the books right where it hurts. 

Small card today. Nothing really jumping out at me. 

SA @ NY: Spurs have been great but coming off a B2B where the Knicks play really well. What concern's me on the Knicks side is Amar'e. I just didn't get a really good sense of his contribution last game and kind of that it boggled down their game last time out. I think Spurs are the better team but the situation really favors the Knicks. Things are heating up in NY as they have lost 4 of their last 7 and recently let the Blazers come in to their home floor and beat them. They are 12-3 at home and have always won the next game after losing one at MSG. 

MIN @ DEN: Denver should be able to handle Love and the Wolves but will they experience a let down after beating the clips? The line is a bit high for me but the Nuggets dominate at home. They have covered the spread their last 5 home games and have covered at home in all but 2 games this season. Minnesota is coming off a B2B where they were crushed by the Jazz. 

Andre Miller is a much slower paced guard than Ty Lawson. Shall we take a look at the O/U as a possible play?

The most recent news I have on him is:

"Ty Lawson was diagnosed with a strained left Achilles on Wednesday and he is a game-time decision for Thursday.

MIN @ DEN: Leaning Denver -8, Under 201.5

Really think that Miller controlling the tempo will make this game stay under. TWolves have cracked 100 points only 1 in their last 7 games-- their only game over 100 in that span was against he Suns in Minnesota. Now they have to play on the road, against a good Denver squad, and a tough altitude. 

Playing the Under 201.5. 1 unit play. BOL to all. Happy New Year.