Finally, NFL Betting Season is almost here

Finally, NFL betting season is right around the corner. 9 days to be exact.

I personnaly bet on the pre seasong NFL games however, I never give out handicapping picks for them because, well, hey are very hard to figure out.

One of the reasons is that no one is going to go all out on these games since they are just a warm up for what is to come.

Second, these games don't count towards a team's ranking meaning why would a team want to risk injuring their players for a warm-up game.

And these are the main reasons that my stats are useless right now.

So keep reading because I will have some great NFL sports handicapping picks for you next month.

Baseball Betting Tips

Today after watching my daily doze of baseball I realize that I want to share a new wisdom, that I discover and that I see that has great Value for us the true sports fans,,,,


Traditionally, finding value through pitching matchups and home underdogs has been the key to winning with Major League Baseball. So called wiseguys have consistently beaten the books for more money in baseball than any other sport

Without the standard point spread that accompanies basketball and / or football, the devoted baseball handicapper often times much simply pick the games victor. In general, this allows for fewer bad beats or backdoor covers.

Most sites offer two options when playing a given team to win. Those options are the money line and the run line (-1.5 runs). In my mind this always made it difficult to bet a favorite. I either had to lay a big number betting the favorite to simply win or risk a one run victory to get any value.

I want to bring your attention, however, to a third option that has been offered in some books which I will let you know soon!!! . So we can all enjoy the benefits that this brings for us the Players.


But back to the third option and betting favorites.

This third option I'm referring to is very simple. If you play at X Site, then its been staring you in the face every time you make a wager. When you want to play a favorite, you simply buy half a run back from the 1.5 run spread. In essence, this approach allows you to merge the two lines and find a nice value-laden number in between the two.

Let's say the Yankees are -175 to win outright and paying +125 to cover 1.5 runs at home against the Orioles. You love the pitching match up and recent trends and just cant? envision New York losing this one. Just as you’re ready to lay that juice and play it safe, that +125 run line is calling your name.

Alas, I found a way to get the best of both worlds. Instead of going for the "underdog" run line, we buy a half a run at X Site and get the Yankees -1 at -118. If the Bronx Bombers do win on 1, then we simply push with our wager. If the Yankees lose and the play of the day fall flat, then we didn’t have to lay 1.75 to 1 only to see our starting pitcher get roughed up in the first three innings.

Admittedly, this is nothing revolutionary. But when laying the juice with favorites (which in my opinion is an inevitable part of betting baseball) I think this option offers a nice middle ground and may save you some of those nasty headaches when your home favorite wins by 1 lonely run.

So stay tuned for more Wisdom ahead !!!

So Many Sportsbook to Choose from

Since I started this website about sportsbook rants, people have been emailing me about which sportsbook I personaly use.

Sicne I am tired of answering these emails, I will tell you which sites I use.

I am a bit reluctant to mention the sites I use sicne I do not want to advertise websites. Especially if an issue occurs and you lose money with them but what the heck.

My sportsbook of choice are the following:

Pinnacle Sports - This one is a rock. I mean they pay on time and they got discount lines, asian handicap and discount juice.

BetJamaica - Another very reliable book. Their lines are up fast and they always pay out even if you take them for a big chunk of cash.

BetPhoenix - A newcomer in the business compared to the firs two but they are solid as they come.

So here is my list and you can find more informatin on good sportsbook at a website I co-own as well as get great sports handicapping information. Just go to www.handicappertracker.com

March Madness Sports Handicapping

Its March Madness Sports Handicapping time again because we are only a day away from the hottest NCAA sports tournament. This year, the winning teams are more less as expected according to this March Madness Sports Handicapper.

he top 3 teams that will win the whole shabang this March Madness season according to the best sports handicapping dude(that would be me) are as followed:

Marquette Golden Eagles - This is the underdog that is on fire. With 8 wins in a row, the Golden Eagleswant that title and are all pumped up for it.

Even though they are ranked #14 in the country, they do have 3 strong players that average over 15 points per game. Its a long shot but its well worth risking a few bucks on that team.

Georgetown Hoyas - The mighty Hoyas have had some tough competition but they still managed to take the #6 spot in RPI. They have a strong solid team with a coach that has some battle experience in March Madness Playoff this team is one to lookout for.

Oklahoma Sooners - Even though basketball is a team sports, Blake Griffin averages 22 points per game along with a whopping 13 rebounds per game. Combined with Austin Johnson this team has got the players to make it to the end.

The Sooners are my top pick but they will definitely make it to the Final Four.

Skiurlaub in Tirol

"Skiurlaub Tirol" is a German word that literally translates to skiing holiday in Tirol. Tirol is a region of Austria and Italy as well as a village in the province of of Bolzano-Bozen.

For those who have never heard of this place and why I am mentioning skiurlaub tirol is because it is the perfect place for a skiing vacation.

As a professional traveler and skier, I am always looking for new places to go relax and have fun in the snow. I have to admit that I had never before heard of Tiro until a friend of mine from Austria visit him for an invigorating vacation in Tirol for some, "skiurlaub".

At first, I was a bit skeptical due to it being located a continent away. It seemed like a lot of money to spend just to go on a sky trip when I can just go to Colorado which is only a few hours away from my home in Las Vegas.

After doing a bit of research, I found out that Tirol is a great little place in Austria that offers many historical attractions and is perfect for as they say, skiurlaub as well as enjoy a rich culture ingrained in medieval history.

Once I arrived in Tirol, I was breath taken by the beauty and charm of this quaint village. The people were very friendly and most knew enough English to facilitate my stay.

I stayed in this great skiing lodge where the employees were very helpful in pointing me in the right direction as to what to see. Things like:

1. Market Day in Tirol´s Old Town
2. The Kasermandl
3. Kaunergrat Natural park
4. and many more

If you are looking for a skiing vacation abroad, I highly reccomend that you consider going to Tirol for some Skiurlaub!