1241 Results for author: FairwayJay

College Basketball Handicapping – Keys to NCAA Tournament Success

How to Evaluate Teams and Keys to NCAA Tournament Success Article posted at osga.com. With college basketball conference tournaments continuing and the postseason tournaments upon us including the big dance, NCAA tournament, the astute handicapper, bettor and fan can better position themselves for success in betting games or tournament pools by knowing the strengths and weaknesses of both conferences and teams. Here are some thoughts and key considerations in handicapping college ... More

College Basketball Handicapping – Major Conference Stats

Major Conference Stats to use at Tournament Time Article posted at osga.com & updated. During the course of the college basketball regular season, I often provide statistical parameters and profiles of teams in various categories. Previously I noted top defensive teams, and also looked at undefeated home teams and last home game situations and how to use the emotion of college basketball teams in conjunction with stats. With the College Conference Tournaments starting for the ... More

College Basketball Handicapping – Analysis of a Winning Wager

The Emotions of College Basketball and Analysis of a Winning Wager The college basketball regular season came to a close Sunday, and CBS was in Evanston, Illinois to televise the final game at Welsh-Ryan Arena between the Northwestern Wildcats and Purdue Boilermakers. A complete $110 million renovation was announced last summer for Welsh-Ryan Arena, and the emotional final game was also senior day as the Wildcats concluded their Big Ten season and what will be their first-ever NCAA ... More

College Basketball Handicapping – College Conference Tournaments

A Totals Situation Worth Watching For In College Conference Tournaments Article posted at osga.com. The most exciting time of the college basketball season has arrived as the college conference tournaments (CCT’s) begin followed by postseason tournaments and the big dance, NCAA Tournament. Also in play the final weekend of the regular season are big games with regular season conference titles at stake as the major conferences play their regular season finales. The college conference ... More

College Basketball Handicapping – Breakdown and Betting Purdue at Michigan

Big Ten-Best Boilermakers too Tough of a Match-up for Wolverines Big Ten-leading Purdue (23-5/12-3) visits Crisler Center in Ann Arbor for their only game of the season against Michigan (18-10/8-7) Saturday. The ESPN2 cameras will be rolling, and if the game and match-ups play out as expected, the Boilermakers will leave with their 7th straight victory as they close in on their first Big Ten title since 2010. Saturday, Feb. 25 Purdue at Michigan Line – Purdue +1  Total 141 TV: ... More

College Basketball Handicapping – Last Home Games

How to Use the Emotion and Situations Surrounding Last Home Games Article posted at osga.com As we continue our pursuit of late season winners and evaluate the situations, stats and motivation of teams as they close the regular season, it’s time to evaluate an additional late season situation and profile – last home games. I often isolate some solid Last Home Game (LHG) situations that have proven profitable for many seasons. These are not just plays on home teams, but also against ... More

NBA Handicapping – Post All-Star Totals

Situational Betting with Rest after All-Star Game Article posted at osga.com. The long NBA season continues following the All-Star game. And like the star-studded affair, we'll be looking for more scoring in selected games immediately after the break. For the past 20+ years, we've seen a totals situation produce greater than 57% winners on a sample size of more than 220 games. This provides a 'cluster' wager opportunity to bet on all games that fit the simple parameters. As always, you ... More

College Basketball Handicapping – Late Season Winners

Proven Profiles in Identifying and Evaluating Late Season Situations, Stats, Letdowns and Motivation Article posted on osga.com This is the time of the college basketball season when many of our long term positive profiles and strong situations develop. Second meets, qualified revenge situations, last home games and additional profiles and parameters produce profit year after year. I study scheduling, stats, shooting, rebounding, assist/turnover ratio's and also identify top defensive ... More