Clean Sheet – An expression for a situation when the team did not receive a goal in the match – it kept a clean sheet. Used exclusively in soccer and hockey matches.
Derby – A match between teams from the same city or region.
Favorit, Jolly, Chalk – According to predictions, a stronger team or player. The designation for a part that has a great chance to win the event.
Outsider, Underdog, Rag (UK slang) – An estimated weaker team, a player.
Draw, Push, Tie – When the contest ends with no winner or loser.
Livescore – interim results of matches.
Dime – Slang term for a $1000 sports bet.
Home field advantage – refers to the perceived advantages enjoyed by the home team.
MVP (Most Valuable Player) – Bets placed on an individual player to be the Most Valuable Player over a season or series throughout a competition (typically basketball and the NBA).
Common Misconceptions About Sports Betting Analytics
“Trust me, this system hits at 85% – I’ve back-tested it myself.” I cringe every time I hear statements like this. And I hear them a lot. During a recent sports analytics conference, a well-dressed gentleman approached me after my presentation. He pulled out his phone and proudly showed me a spreadsheet tracking his “foolproof” […]
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A question I get asked almost weekly: “What’s your best bet for this weekend?” It seems like a straightforward question, but after 20+ years in this industry, I’ve learned it’s the wrong one to ask. The far better question – one that few people consider – is: “Which betting approach best matches my personal risk […]
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I had an interesting conversation with a potential client last week. Successful guy, runs his own business, clearly intelligent. He’d been betting on sports for years and was proud of his “system” – betting against public favorites in big games. “The public is always wrong,” he insisted. “Fade the popular teams and you’ll make money.” […]
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