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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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NFL Championship Sunday: AFC and NFC Title Game Previews, FanDuel Prop Bets, and Recommended Picks

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The odds-makers of the Olympic Games will attest that it is easier to predict a medal count for Belgium than to forecast medals for China or the United States. There are too many variables involved in forecasting 100s of performances for bookmakers to do anything but offer history-based predictions. Small … Read More... about NFL Championship Sunday: AFC and NFC Title Game Previews, FanDuel Prop Bets, and Recommended Picks

NBA: Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Prediction

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The Brooklyn Nets visit the Boston Celtics in arguably the biggest game of the NBA's Tuesday program. Even though Kevin Durant won't play this game, the hype surrounding it is massive, and the reason isn't just Kyrie, who played for the Cs, but the overall situation in the East. Everybody awaits KD to come … Read More... about NBA: Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Prediction

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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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Golf Odds in 2022: Betting Lines on the 4 Major Championships and Updated Masters Trends

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A reader confessed yesterday that she's unfamiliar with the "Chevy Show," a now-defunct syndicated thrill ride that somehow thrilled Midwestern kids of the 1980s with special-effects that look laughably primitive now. The Chevy Show's simple formula involved putting the audience behind the wheels of hot … Read More... about Golf Odds in 2022: Betting Lines on the 4 Major Championships and Updated Masters Trends

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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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UFC 283: Hill, Moreno Disappoint Rio De Janiero, Both Win Titles

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Jamahal Hill and Brandon Moreno silenced Rio de Janeiro this Saturday night, taking away the UFC championship belts in their respective categories. The UFC 283, which was supposed to be marked by Brazilians, in the end, ended differently than expected. Hill defeated the former champion, Glover Teixeira, in … Read More... about UFC 283: Hill, Moreno Disappoint Rio De Janiero, Both Win Titles

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NBA: Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Prediction

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The Brooklyn Nets visit the Boston Celtics in arguably the biggest game of the NBA's Tuesday program. Even though Kevin Durant won't play this game, the hype surrounding it is massive, and the reason isn't just Kyrie, who played for the Cs, but the overall situation in the East. Everybody awaits KD to come … Read More... about NBA: Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Prediction

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NCAA Final Four: 2022 Men’s and Women’s Championship Game Betting Picks

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WagerBop was wrong to suggest that Baylor's early defeat would be 2022's biggest NCAA Tournament surprise. Final Four favorites Gonzaga and Arizona suffered Sweet Sixteen elimination from Arkansas and Houston respectively, and the Big Ten proved to be as disappointing in March Madness as top seeds from … Read More... about NCAA Final Four: 2022 Men’s and Women’s Championship Game Betting Picks

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NFL Championship Sunday: AFC and NFC Title Game Previews, FanDuel Prop Bets, and Recommended Picks

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The odds-makers of the Olympic Games will attest that it is easier to predict a medal count for Belgium than to forecast medals for China or the United States. There are too many variables involved in forecasting 100s of performances for bookmakers to do anything but offer history-based predictions. Small … Read More... about NFL Championship Sunday: AFC and NFC Title Game Previews, FanDuel Prop Bets, and Recommended Picks

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College Football Picks in Week 11: LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks Odds, Spread, and Pac-12 O/U Point Total Wagers

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With the FBS bowl season fast approaching, it's another excuse to bring-up how pigskin gamblers are actually some of the most "wholesome" and "optimistic" sports-watchers out there, in direct defiance of old-fashioned countryside writers who argue that gambling detracts from the audience's genuine sporting … Read More... about College Football Picks in Week 11: LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks Odds, Spread, and Pac-12 O/U Point Total Wagers

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The 2023 IIHF World Juniors: Team USA Odds, Popular Gold Medal Picks, and Best Bets on the Quarterfinals

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One of the reasons why the IIHF World Championship doesn't get as much state-side respect as a legit tournament is because very high-priced club players are quietly discouraged from taking part, making roster-building of the IIHF Worlds into less of a waiting game to see which club skaters are available and … Read More... about The 2023 IIHF World Juniors: Team USA Odds, Popular Gold Medal Picks, and Best Bets on the Quarterfinals

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Serie A: Inter Milan vs. AC Milan Preview, Odds, Head to Head, Prediction

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Derby Della Madonnina takes place on Sunday. Inter, the formal hosts of this event, await their nemesis, AC Milan. These two teams are pretty close to one another, with two points between them, yet with the same imperative for winning. The title is already heading for Naples, meaning Inter and Milan have to … Read More... about Serie A: Inter Milan vs. AC Milan Preview, Odds, Head to Head, Prediction

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Week 4 Sunday-Monday Betting Guide: NFL Picks ATS and Recommended Prime-Time Bets

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WagerBop's trend of missing weekday football picks and nailing weekend picks has begun to reach epidemic proportions. This week's college slate is a baroque example. WagerBop lost both of its Friday night picks, including our touted San Diego State Aztecs falling to pieces on the blue turf at Boise State. … Read More... about Week 4 Sunday-Monday Betting Guide: NFL Picks ATS and Recommended Prime-Time Bets

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NBA: Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Prediction

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The Brooklyn Nets visit the Boston Celtics in arguably the biggest game of the NBA's Tuesday program. Even though Kevin Durant won't play this game, the hype surrounding it is massive, and the reason isn't just Kyrie, who played for the Cs, but the overall situation in the East. Everybody awaits KD to come … Read More... about NBA: Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics Preview, Odds, Prediction

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Epic Djokovic Wins His 10th Australian Open, Routs Tsitsipas in the Finals, 3-0

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Dominant Novak Djokovic won his 10th Australian Open title today in Melbourne, thus reaching the 22nd Grand Slam trophy in his career. The Serb was better than Stefanos Tsitsipas in the finals, beating him in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6, 7-6. With today's victory, Djokovic leveled with Rafael Nadal with the same … Read More... about Epic Djokovic Wins His 10th Australian Open, Routs Tsitsipas in the Finals, 3-0

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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