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Georgie L

About Georgie L

Georgie has been in the industry for over 11 years, working as a trader and a broker for some of the largest syndicates in the world. Georgie has focused his model development on international soccer leagues.

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Matt Coleman’s Game-Winner Routs Tar Heels, Longhorns Win Maui Invitational

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Matt Coleman III brought the win to his Texas Longhorns over the North Carolina Tar Heels a title at Maui Invitational. The No.17 Texas would edge out No.14 Tar Heels 69-67, with Coleman's step-back two-pointer, after a robust battle that saw the Longhorns losing their pace in the second half, bat … Read More... about Matt Coleman’s Game-Winner Routs Tar Heels, Longhorns Win Maui Invitational

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Mother of Invention: Coronavirus Creates Crazy Sportsbook Odds in Weird Markets

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You know those Laurel & Hardy routines where a tremendous crash occurs off-camera, announced with a symphony of sound effects, after which only the aftermath is seen? That’s what it’s been like at offshore sportsbooks as the dreaded Coronavirus peaks in major countries, and as the entire sports world … Read More... about Mother of Invention: Coronavirus Creates Crazy Sportsbook Odds in Weird Markets

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Lewis Hamilton Conquers Hungaroring, Verstappen Second, Bottas Third

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Lewis Hamilton dominantly won the Hungarian Grand Prix today, posting his second win of the season, and eighth here at the Hungaroring. The Brit tied Michael Schumacher's record in wins at one circuit, with the note that the legendary German posted eight triumphs at Magny-Cours in France. Hamilton now has … Read More... about Lewis Hamilton Conquers Hungaroring, Verstappen Second, Bottas Third

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What Have You Done For Me Lately? Parity in the 4 Major Sports Over the Past 20 Years

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Take yourself back to 1999. John Elway led the Broncos to victory in Super Bowl 33, UCONN won the NCAA tournament with Rip Hamilton winning MVP honors, and the Vancouver Grizzlies were playing in the Midwest Division of the NBA. The sports landscape has seen drastic changes over the past 20 years. … Read More... about What Have You Done For Me Lately? Parity in the 4 Major Sports Over the Past 20 Years

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PGA Championship 3-Balls Odds, Match-Up Bets, Props, and Best Weekend Bets

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I wish we could cover betting odds at major golf championships farther in advance. As veteran readers (and handicapping bloggers) know, time-advance is gold when you're trying to make sense of the sports odds at betting sites. Not to mention, it helps get more readers turned-on to a hot prediction. We're … Read More... about PGA Championship 3-Balls Odds, Match-Up Bets, Props, and Best Weekend Bets

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Belmont Stakes Betting – What Superstar Thoroughbred Will The 2019 Belmont Stakes Winner Emulate?

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Handicappers from disparate parts of the horse racing industry are sitting right now and attempting to profile the ten horses about to line-up for the 151st Belmont Stakes, staged this Saturday in New York. As always history will be used as a guide, but there is no scientific way to build an FBI-style … Read More... about Belmont Stakes Betting – What Superstar Thoroughbred Will The 2019 Belmont Stakes Winner Emulate?

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Matt Coleman’s Game-Winner Routs Tar Heels, Longhorns Win Maui Invitational

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Matt Coleman III brought the win to his Texas Longhorns over the North Carolina Tar Heels a title at Maui Invitational. The No.17 Texas would edge out No.14 Tar Heels 69-67, with Coleman's step-back two-pointer, after a robust battle that saw the Longhorns losing their pace in the second half, bat … Read More... about Matt Coleman’s Game-Winner Routs Tar Heels, Longhorns Win Maui Invitational

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Metcalf Dominates, Seattle Seahawks Beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 23-17

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The Seattle Seahawks were confident against the Philadelphia Eagles this Monday night, defeating the hosts 23-17. This is a very big victory for Russell Wilson and his crew, because they now sit alone at the top of the NFC West division. The pressure of winning the match in Philly was increased following … Read More... about Metcalf Dominates, Seattle Seahawks Beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 23-17

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Oregon State Beavers Upset Oregon Ducks With a Last Minute TD, 41-38

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Oregon State made a massive upset this Friday, beating the No.9 Oregon following an incredible comeback in the last period. The final result of the game was 41-38 for the Beavers, who secured a win 33 seconds before the end. Chance Nolan, Oregon State's backup quarterback, carried the football into the … Read More... about Oregon State Beavers Upset Oregon Ducks With a Last Minute TD, 41-38

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UEFA Europa League: Glasgow Rangers vs. Standard Liege, Preview, Odds, Prediction

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Glasgow Rangers are one step away from securing the knockout stage, and all they need to do is defeat Standard Liege in Round 5 of the Europa League competition. With 8 points, Steven Gerrard's side is tied at Group D's top spot with Benfica, while Standard and Lech Poznan have three points each. This is … Read More... about UEFA Europa League: Glasgow Rangers vs. Standard Liege, Preview, Odds, Prediction

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Monday Night Football: Seattle Seahawks vs. Philadelphia Eagles Preview, Odds, Prediction

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Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks highlight the Monday Night Football, as they clash in a match important for both sides. Both the Eagles and the Seahawks are chasing the top seeds in their respective divisions. Though their overall circumstances are not quite the same, as the Eagles have a 3-6-1 … Read More... about Monday Night Football: Seattle Seahawks vs. Philadelphia Eagles Preview, Odds, Prediction

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Matt Coleman’s Game-Winner Routs Tar Heels, Longhorns Win Maui Invitational

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Matt Coleman III brought the win to his Texas Longhorns over the North Carolina Tar Heels a title at Maui Invitational. The No.17 Texas would edge out No.14 Tar Heels 69-67, with Coleman's step-back two-pointer, after a robust battle that saw the Longhorns losing their pace in the second half, bat … Read More... about Matt Coleman’s Game-Winner Routs Tar Heels, Longhorns Win Maui Invitational

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French Open Finals: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Preview, Odds, Prediction

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The Roland Garros finals are, as usual, featuring Rafael Nadal. On the other side, will be Novak Djokovic, the Spaniard's biggest rival. Whenever Rafa and Novak meet, that brings excitement, and we are more than positive that this event will see the same. The two shared the arena on 54 occasions, many of them … Read More... about French Open Finals: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Preview, Odds, Prediction

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The Weakest Link in Soccer

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Football is a team game, but it is one prone to being decided by sheer, staggering individual incompetence. Every team has had one – a player whose very presence chills a fan’s blood. We are describing the type of player that with one misplaced pass, one lapse in concentration, can undo all the good work his manager and teammates have done over the course of a game, a week or a … [Read more...] about The Weakest Link in Soccer

Placing bets on bookings

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We know that there is no winning formula for football. Every team must change its approach every week, every game. Instead, a manager must know his players, his team, and he must know his opponents. He must make use of every resource at his disposal to gain every possible advantage. This applies not only to every manager, but to every professional punter. Take bookings, for … [Read more...] about Placing bets on bookings

Why possession game pays off at the end of the season

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Possession in football consists of two things: first, to touch the ball and second, to keep touching it. Also, there are two qualities to possession: how many times a team gets the chance to move the ball, and the time length teams end up having the opportunity to move the ball. The most straightforward way to calculate the number of possessions is to add up the number of … [Read more...] about Why possession game pays off at the end of the season

How to average like a pro

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We have used the term average on numerous occasions and it normally used to express an amount that is typical for a team or a player. It is very common, in a team or players’ analysis, to read about the average goals scored, bookings, corners and other statistical attributes. Huddersfield and Stoke City, both had an average of 0.736 goals for in the 2017/2018 Premiership … [Read more...] about How to average like a pro

Machine Learning in sports betting

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The global betting market increases every year as a direct result of consumer demand driven by technology advances. Betting operators focus a significant part of their investments in machine learning methods that have shown promising results in prediction. This investment comes in the form of in-house built prediction models or buying the services of specialized companies that … [Read more...] about Machine Learning in sports betting

In-running betting decisions in soccer

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In-play soccer betting has become increasingly popular in recent years with the advancement of smart phones and other mobile devices. In-play odds fluctuate rapidly as the teams score goals or other events happen on the pitch (i.e. players get injured or sent off) and a professional bettor can fully take advantage of these changes based on his model and his read of the match. … [Read more...] about In-running betting decisions in soccer

Introduction to Basketball Models and Metrics

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Introduction Predicting a basketball game requires, in simple terms, to guess the average number of points that each team will score. Having the average total points for each team will let you decide the points spread and match totals.  When you have made your decision on the handicaps based on your model, the next part is the easiest one – checking which bookmaker has more … [Read more...] about Introduction to Basketball Models and Metrics

Evaluating individual performance in soccer

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Soccer is defined by rare events – goals. The reason for this is that the events that decide who wins and who loses in football happen only occasionally, while other events – such as passes happen all the time. These events can be observed, and fans can easily comment on matches based on the teams’ goals or points earned. On the other hand, players’ performance and … [Read more...] about Evaluating individual performance in soccer