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Winning Theories of Sports Handicapping: Football, Basketball, Baseball [Paperback]

Mort olshan (Author)
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Winning Theories of Sports Handicapping: Football, Basketball, Baseball Mort olshan (Author) # Paperback: 253 pages # Publisher: Fireside (September 26, 1975) # Language: English # ISBN-10: 0671220837

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  • Paperback: 253 pages
  • Publisher: Fireside (September 26, 1975)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671220837
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671220839
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,603,557 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Winning Theories of Sports Handicapping, December 3, 2010
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Mort Olshan, the late founder and publisher of "The Gold Sheet," the nation's most famous and successful sports wagering publication since 1957, has left behind an invaluable sports handicapping classic. This book covers general concepts of sports wagering such as: "True Percentages and Realistic Goals," "The Morale Factor," and "How to Prepare for the Season."

The author then covers game specific details, such as these topics dealing with FOOTBALL - College and Pro:
Power Ratings, Point Spreads, Money Lines
"Never Ask a Bad Team to Win for You"
"Postseason Warfare: Give the Underdog a Hard Look"
And a "Handicapper's Checklist" that includes looking at Personnel, Coaching, Matchups at Key Positions, Intagibles, and more.

The book also covers wagering on Basketball, college and pro, and Baseball. Of real significance is the section on Money Management. The cost of the book is worth it just for the advice in this chapter alone. An excerpt: "It takes a certain amount of courage to press your normal play. But a winning streak must be exploited. Winnings can pyramid quickly if you have the guts to cash in a hot hand. Conversely, when your luck turns sour you should reduce your activity and keep it at a minimum until a winning trend is reestablished. Milk your winners, cut your losses."

Whether you're a seasoned sports bettor or a beginner just learning the ropes, this book, with its wealth of information, will be an essential reference guide in your sports betting library.

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