
I always preach that if you are going to wager on preseason football then tread lightly even when a very favorable situation is presented to us. There are just too many intangible and miscellaneous circumstances that can transpire in a preseason game that can't be accounted for. However there are some advantageous situations that arise during the course of the preseason as it applies to the pointspread.
One of my favorite situations in the preseason starts with getting an underdog of 6.5 or more points. Just from a practical sense it is hard to justify any team worthy of being a sizeable favorite during these meaningless games. The underdog becomes an even better value in this scenario if they are coming off a resounding SU&ATS loss in which they failed to cover by a touchdown or more and allowed 29 points or more to their opponent in the process. Since 1987 the underdog in that situation is an unbelievable 19-1 ATS and has actually won 13 of those 20 games outright. In any event still continue to tread lightly to the real show begins.
Any NFL Preseason underdog of 6.5 or more that is off a SU&ATS loss in which they failed to cover by 7.0 or more points, and allowed 29 or more points is 19-1 ATS since 1987. The underdog is also 13-7 SU in those situations.
Another great situation is betting against an NFL preseason favorite of 7.5 or more. It becomes a very profitable situation indeed especially
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It still amazes me when I read or hear game analysis. It's apparent the vast majority of amateur handicappers just don't get it.
Long details on what one thinks will happen in a game, analysis on who the players are on both sides of the ball, and listing players who are out as a result of injury or suspension. Using these factors to predict who will cover a pointspread are utterly ridiculous. This business of sports wagering and professional handicapping comes down to one factor that outweighs all the rest: beating the number.
Thus, the first order of business to address, as it applies to this subject, is to consider the gentlemen who set the lines in Las Vegas, the offshore casinos in the Caribbean, or any licensed sportsbook anywhere in the world. These experienced individuals are among the sharpest and highly skilled professionals as you will find in any business across the globe. They leave no stone unturned, no factor disregarded, and no conditions ignored in their calculations when setting the lines on each and every game on the board.
Factors such as injuries, suspensions, weather, coaching, history, etc. have already been calculated into to every line. So in essence, they have already done most of the homework for you. Show me an individual that looks at a pointspread on a game and thinks they have uncovered an advantage by something the linesmakers have missed, and I'll show you someone who will lose a lot of money over the long term.
When explaining all this to a client or an individual who aspires to be a successful professional sports handicapper, the questions asked are predictable. So let me answer some of the most c
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Ross Benjamin has made his reputation in this industry by being one of the sharpest sports handicappers of the recent decade. In professional sports handicapper Ron Raymond’s recently published book “50 Greatest Sports Betting Secrets” he probably says it best. “One of the most underrated handicappers in our industry and probably one of the sharpest ones I know is Ross Benjamin.” In spite of going public just 7 years ago Ross has been around the sports handicapping industry for the majority of his adult life. Starting at the age of 23 Ross broke into the business by working for one of the biggest bookmakers in Western New York. This laid the foundation that gave Ross the invaluable perspective of how lines are set, line movements, how public perception affects the line, and the uncanny ability to spot value. One of Ross’ often used phrases when speaking publicly is “if you want to be a successful sports handicapper then start by thinking like a bookmaker”. Ross is now 52 years old and has been directly involved in many capacities of the sports gaming industry for the last 29 years. However there is nothing he enjoys more than the challenge of picking winners against the point spread in football and basketball or the money line in baseball. Ross moved to South Florida in July of 2002. His stock really sky rocketed publicly after winning the 2003 Playbook Football Wise Guy contest and it has been soaring ever since. Ross swept all 3 categories of the invitational contest that consisted of 45 sports services. Ross walked away with $10,500 in real cash winnings. Ross was documented by The Sports Monitor of Oklahoma as #1 handicapper in the country on money earned during 2008 March Madness by posting a record of 29-17 (63%). In 2009 he followed that up by posting a rock solid 35-21(62%). In 2007 Ross was also #1 rated handicapper in the country on money earned in the NFL Playoffs as documented by The Sports Monitor of Oklahoma posting a stellar record of 9-2. Those selections included both the side plus the total winners in the Super Bowl on the Giants and under the total. He followed that up by going 6-3 in the 2008 NFL Playoffs. In 2005-2006 Ross was rated the #1 NHL handicapper in North America by one of the most reputable sports monitors on the web BigGuy. At that very same sports monitor in 2005-2006 Ross was rated #2 rated handicapper in the country in the NBA. In the 2003 college football season Ross was documented by Sportswire.com as going a remarkable 45-23 (66%).. Ross became in high demand by radio stations across the country who valued his expert opinions and analysis of upcoming games. In the 2007 football season he was heard weekly on 10 radio stations across North America. The stations include KFNS AM 590 "The Fan" in St. Louis, Missouri, WAXY AM 790 ESPN radio Miami, Florida, WHBQ AM 560 Memphis, Tennessee, WHTK AM 1280 Rochester, New York, WJOX AM 690 Birmingham. Alabama, KTIK AM 1350 ESPN radio Boise, Idaho, WJDX AM 620 Jackson, Mississippi, CKST AM 1040 Vancouver, British Columbia (aired during the Jim Rome Show), KTKR AM 760 "The Ticket" San Antonio, Texas, and KZNS AM 1280 "The Zone" Salt Lake City, Utah. Ross has authored several handicapping articles in his career some of which have appeared in national handicapping publications such as Marc Lawrence’s Playbook Magazine, Bet on Sports, and some of the major handicapping portals on the web. His August, 2006 article titled "Telling it Like it is" correctly predicted the college football 2007 BCS Championship Game between Florida and Ohio State. In that game Ross not only gave his clients Florida +7.0 as a documented TOP PLAY selection but also advised they make a money line wager on Florida to win the game outright. His Super Bowl selections the last 6 years are a documented and incredible 9-2. As opposed to many in this industry Ross has an impeccable reputation in operating with the highest degree of ethics, professionalism, and integrity. His handicapping style is not limited to one particular area but is well diversified taking into account numerous factors. As a result Ross is one of the most consistent winners in this industry today and never jeopardizes his integrity to make an extra dollar from a potential client. One conversation with Ross and you will understand the wealth of knowledge, honesty, and integrity that this true professional brings to the table. |









