Boston is Actually Winning Too Frequently What makes a team profitable to bet on? It is not simply success, but unexpected success. I’m going to introduce the term “outplaying your line”: A team that averages even money lines must win over 50% of their games to profit. A team that averages -150 lines must win […]
The following are some of the notes I jotted down during my handicapping of today’s MLB card. I am not recommending a play on any of these games. The purpose of these MLB betting tips is to assist you in your decision-making process. These notes may confirm a play you were already considering, or they […]
We’ve reached the Major League All-Star break, and the standings are taking shape. First-half overachieving teams are no longer surprises, they are good teams. Underperforming players are no longer in slumps, they are having bad seasons. With 100 games’ worth of information off which to base projections, Vegas oddsmakers can more accurately set lines post […]
In the next several weeks, DBpicks.com will be undergoing a game-changing makeover. I’m not talking about the way the site looks, although that will change a little bit. I’m talking about my service and how I provide it. If you are a current long-term client of mine, you’re probably thinking, “Dwayne, I’ve more than doubled […]
The Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs meet late Tuesday afternoon in Chicago. It is Game 4 of the NLDS with the Cubs holding a 2-1 series lead. A win today and the Cubs would move on to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. My free MLB playoff pick for Tuesday is to take […]
I am pleased to announce that earlier today I was invited to join Marc Lawrence’s Playbook Football Newsletter Wiseguys Contest. Obviously, I accepted the invitation and am honored to have been asked to be a part of it. Marc Lawrence has been an industry leader for decades, and his handicapping work with trend analysis is […]
My new MLB Totals Betting System had a great first half of the season. The overall season totals record stands at 37-23-1 for 62% Winners and a 49.07% bankroll increase. It has been even better with the bigger plays, as 4% and 5% totals went 25-12-1 for 68% Winners and a 47.95% bankroll increase. Definitely […]
The defending NFC Champion Carolina Panthers open the home portion of their schedule by hosting the 49ers on Sunday. Your free NFL selection for Week Two is CAROLINA -13.5. The Panthers opened the season last Thursday in Denver. It was a rematch from the Super Bowl, and the end result was the same. Carolina blew […]
Your free college football selection for Saturday, September 17th takes us to Piscataway, New Jersey. It’s a noon Eastern start time as the New Mexico Lobos visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. I recommend a play on New Mexico +6. After drilling South Dakota at home, 48-21, the Lobos took to the road to face their […]
24-16 (60%) on my last 40 free plays, and your free NFL pick for Sunday is Cleveland +3.5. New Era Begins on Both Sides Both the Browns and Eagles feature new head coaches, as well as new quarterbacks. Cleveland plays its first meaningful game under new head coach Hue Jackson, while the Eagles begin the […]