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Southern California’s Premier Horse Racing Handicapping Service

HorseRacing-selections.com specializes in Southern California race tracks and our expert professional handicappers have been on the racing scene since the mid 1980′s with on-air and pressbox exposure! We have been on-line since Feb. 20, 2003.
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    Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - October 12, 2011 at 4:53 pm

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    Dukewins Sports Handicapping- Nfl, Ncaa, Nba, Mlb.

    Sports Handicapping Selections And Picks. DukeWins.com!
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    Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - July 24, 2010 at 4:11 am

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    Sports Handicapping Service

    Internet sports handicapping advisor.
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    Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - July 23, 2010 at 9:44 pm

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    Where can I find customers for my sports handicapping service?

    Free advertising is not helping, I don’t have money to spend on advertising, I am on sports handicapping forums. You don’t have to believe in what I do, just treat it like any other small business…I need customers like anyone else.

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    1 comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - May 2, 2010 at 3:56 pm

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    Professional Sports Handicapping Service.

    Sports Handicappers Offering Premium Sports Handicapping Picks And Free Sports Picks. Football Picks, Nba Basketball Picks, Baseball Picks, College Football Picks And College Basketball Picks.
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    MVPCapper Sports Handicapping.

    Prfoessional Sports Handicapping Service Offering Pay And Free Sports Picks As Well As Other Sports Betting Tools.
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    Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - April 2, 2010 at 2:18 pm

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    All Sports Betting System – Sports Handicapping.

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    Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - April 1, 2010 at 5:53 pm

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    Handicapping Sports Weather

    PRO INFO SPORTS takes all factors into consideration when handicapping sports investment opportunities for our Sports Handicapping Services, including the weather. We also strongly recommend clients give the “elements” a final check for any late-breaking developments prior to wagering, by reviewing our Weather Reports.

    Atmospheric conditions can have a big impact on sporting events. In perceived football “mismatches”, poor weather tends to lessen the advantage powerful teams have over weaker opponents. The underdogs’ chances of keeping the games close or even pulling off the outright upsets are enhanced, especially by turnovers which occur with more frequency in bad-weather games. Just the threat of poor conditions can act as a great equalizer. Teams become more offensively conservative in order to avoid costly fumbles and interceptions. Either way, inclement weather in football usually portends defensive battles and low scores.

    Sub-freezing temperatures generally restrain deep passing attacks, giving an advantage to football teams with superior running games or solid short-passing schemes. For baseball considerations, warm air is less dense, or thinner, than cold air. A would-be 400 ft shot at 75 degrees would carry 408 ft at 95 degrees.

    Along with temperature, humidity has to be considered when factoring meteorological elements. An NFL team like the Miami Dolphins is conditioned to a hot and humid environment which is most extreme in the first month of the season. Take them out of their natural climate and their performance suffers, as shown by a large disparity in their September home record vs. December road games. Overall, teams from the South have the advantage when hosting a opponent not used to hot, humid conditions, while cold-weather squads from the North gain the edge when hosting warm-weather teams in chilly December weather.

    Humidity can also affect a baseball game. According to Professor Robert Adair, the dean of baseball physicists, a baseball in a humid environment is actually heavier and less elastic than a dry ball, and, therefore, cannot be hit as far.

    Wind is perhaps the most overlooked weather factor in sports handicapping. The importance of football special teams are amplified in bad weather, especially in windy conditions, as teams with superior kicking games have a distinct edge over an inferior kicking team. Meanwhile, teams that rely on passing games can be greatly affected by blustery conditions, especially if the winds are blowing across the field. In a game where there are strong winds blowing parallel to the direction of the field, one team will always have the wind at their backs, allowing them to pass the ball more easily; however, if the wind is blowing strongly across the field, this can hamper both teams’ passing attack for the entire game.

    In regards to baseball, air moving along in the same direction the ball is flying pushes back less on the ball, allowing it to travel farther. In fact, the wind is very often the single most important thing to consider about the weather when betting baseball totals. A 400 ft shot in calm conditions would turn into a 445 ft blast with a 15 mph wind directed out to center field.

    Yet another factor that has to be weighed when handicapping sports is altitude. At stadiums and arenas one mile or more above sea level, the air is considerably thinner than those below 1000 feet in elevation. With the oxygen level greatly reduced at higher elevations, the heart and breathing rates increase to compensate. This is experienced as shortness of breath and early fatigue. It takes about 10 days for the body to completely acclimate to altitude, so low-altitude teams making road trips to the Rocky Mountains simply don’t have enough time to fully adjust. They often struggle, especially late in a hard-fought contest.

    As in poor-weather games, special teams play can become a more decisive factor in high-altitude football contests as well. Punts and placekicks travel longer distances due to decreased air resistance. The team with the more accurate and consistent kicking game will fare considerably better as they will be more likely to convert their increased kicking range into good field position and points.

    Air under low pressure is less dense, or thinner, than air under high pressure. This is the main reason long balls carry farther in Denver – the atmospheric pressure at that altitude (5,300 ft) is always about 15% less than sea level pressures. A hit that would have flown 400 ft at sea level would carry to 430 ft in the thin air of Coors Stadium. This permanent effect of Denver’s high altitude is duly noted by the oddsmakers, however, resulting in totals typically in the 12-14 range, reducing the opportunity to simply bet OVERS and win most of the time. The day-to-day pressure changes of the atmosphere, however, are not considered by the oddsmakers, but these daily pressure differences at stadiums caused by the meanderings of the high and low pressures depicted on weather charts are very small. On a low pressure day the pressure is only one or two per cent lower than on a normal day, so a 400 ft shot would only carry a whopping 402 ft! Obviously this effect is too small to worry about in baseball, especially since there are other atmospheric factors that actually make a big difference.

    PRO INFO SPORTS considers all of the NCAA Football and NCAA Basketball games played in the Rocky Mountains region “altitude games”, from El Paso, Texas (4,000 ft) to Laramie, Wyoming (7,100 ft). In the NFL and MLB, only Denver qualifies, while the NBA has 2 high-altitude sites in Denver and Salt Lake City (4,330 ft).

    Ultimately, a decided competitive advantage can be gained by a team in its element playing an opponent out of its element, whether it is temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, or altitude.

    These weather principles are, of course, generalities and all factors must be considered when analyzing sports investment opportunities, but the monitoring and scrutinizing of these conditions and circumstances are examples of how PRO INFO SPORTS gains a significant sports handicapping advantage and uses the information to help determine the strength of certain selections according to our Money Management strategy.

    Jerry Fox is the founder of ProInfoSports.com, a professional sports handicapping and sports investment firm. Along with providing his premium expert sports picks and sports handicapping systems, he offers free sports picks, sports handicapping systems, and free sports handicapping tips.


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    Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 11, 2010 at 3:17 am

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    Sports Handicapping, Getting Started With Sports Investing

    In order to become successful at Sports Handicapping one must be willing to dedicate a lot of time attention to detail. Most casual bettors simply do not get this involved. They may invest in a sporting event they like based on their favorite teams or the local teams because information is easily accessible on those particular teams.


    In contrast, professional sports handicappers look very deeply at the sporting event. They look at things from various angles trying to find an edge on a game. Important elements that are considered by professionals include:


    * The strength of the team. This includes basic statistics related to how the team is performing at home, away, against particular teams, in certain weather conditions, etc. The handicapper is looking for the team’s strength in the sport that separates them from other teams.


    * Box Scores. The professional handicapper studies how the team does during the flow of the game – not just the final score. The professional can then determine if the team routinely starts out slowly and then finishes with a bang, or if they can defend a lead, or if they start strong and then blow it.


    * Trends. The professional handicapper will look for trends of the team. Such as, do they routinely under-perform or are they on a winning streak. Do they play better after a long period of rest? The pro will also look for the ‘why’ to these questions.


    * Match ups and Stats. The handicapper will check stats related to how the teams have performed against each other in the past – or in similar situations.


    - Coaches and personnel. The experience and effectiveness of the coaching and training will also be evaluated by the handicapper.


    The reality is that the average sports investor does not have the time available to thoroughly evaluate every game and team before investing. That is why professional handicappers are necessary.


    Professional handicappers eat, sleep, drink and breathe sports and sports odds. So you can put your trust in their choices, relax and enjoy the games knowing that you invested your money wisely. Remember, you are investing in a highly researched and analyzed sporting event.


    Before settling on a professional handicapper you should research the services offered. You could also sign up for a short period of time in order to evaluate the handicapper’s performance.


    This is not a get-rich-quick business. 60% is a great winning percentage, and 53% makes you money. If you enjoy sports investing, set funds aside for it and stick with a smart money management system. Like any business, honesty, integrity and hard work is the best formula for success. Dedication to knowing the items we listed above is what will set one handicapper (or scamdicapper) apart from another.


    You need a comfort level that your handicapper is on top of the sports he covers as well as his ability to get the information to you in time for you to take ad antae of the angle providing the edge to win. Remember, 60% is a great winning percentage, 53% makes you money. Do not expect to make a fast buck and get out. It simply is a recipe for disaster. If you like sports betting, set money aside for it and stick with a smart money management and sports betting system.

    Andy Brewbaker writes about a variety of topics that fascinates him. Andy enjoys and frequents visit: Sports363.com and SportsBetting-Champ.com. Enjoy a community about sports and sports investing visit Sports363′s Sports Forum


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    Be the first to comment - What do you think?  Posted by admin - March 7, 2010 at 7:50 pm

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    Handicapping Sports Injuries

    We take all factors into consideration when handicapping sports investment opportunities for our sports handicapping services, including injuries. We also strongly recommend clients give these significant elements a final check for any late-breaking developments prior to wagering, by reviewing our Injury Reports.

    While it is important to be aware of and to consider injuries when analyzing games, PRO INFO SPORTS contends that the general sports gambling public often over-reacts when a star player is out of a contest, providing solid investment opportunities for us to deliver to our clients.

    Linesmakers usually adjust the spread several points to compensate for an injury to a big-name player to invite a balance of wagers on both teams. Frequently, we will form a strong contrarian opinion in such situations for several reasons.

    First of all, there simply is not as big of a talent difference between the 1st and 2nd-stringers as the public perceives. College reserves are former high school stars, while pro reserves are former college stars. They come in fresh, rested, and eager to “play, perform, and prove” their value.

    Secondly, the other players on the squad can usually be counted on to pull together for additional concentration, execution, and teamwork. They know that they have to perform at a higher level in their star’s absence, they don’t want to let the hurt teammate down, and/or they want to show that they are more than a “one-man team”.

    Finally, their opponent may well be ill-prepared emotionally for the game, thinking they can relax and knowing the challenge of facing the other team’s star player is not there.

    These factors are most prominent and under-valued by the public gambling on sports in the first game missed by an injured star player. The handicapping value is lessened in the succeeding games if the injury is prolonged. The lines are re-adjusted resulting from the solid play by the reserve and teammates, opponents not overlooking them, and the eventual physical, emotional, and psychological let down of the team with the injured star.

    Besides star player injuries, unit injuries are a very substantial consideration that we take into account when handicapping games. Having 2 or more “non-star” players from one unit of the team injured is usually much more detrimental to a squad than if a single “superstar” is out. While not many public star football players toil on the offensive or defensive lines, a team with a hurting and depleted line unit may not be able to run or pass the ball effectively, or be able to stop the other team’s attack, especially if the injuries play into their opponent’s strength. An example would be a high-powered passing team likely having great success against a team with a hobbled secondary.

    These injury principles are generalities and all factors must be considered when analyzing sports investment opportunities, but the monitoring and scrutinizing of these situations and circumstances are examples of how PRO INFO SPORTS gains a significant handicapping advantage and uses the information to help determine the strength of certain selections according to our Money Management strategy.

    Jerry Fox is the founder of and a professional sports handicapper with ProInfoSports.com. Along with offering his premium expert sports picks and sports handicapping systems, he provides free sports picks, sports handicapping systems, and free sports handicapping tips.


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