Statistics

Handicapping without stats is like being stuck in the middle of the desert without a map; you might make it out, but you'd have to get lucky.

Rarely do I make a bet that's based entirely on statistics and equally rarely will I throw away the "map" and make a bet that goes against my own numbers.

My ratings that are based on 20 years of refinement. They are an excellent starting point for you to make your own lines.

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CFL Point Spread Power Ratings Including games through August 19, 2011

My stats-based CFL Ratings and Lines.

NFL Point Spread Power Ratings Including games through January 23, 2011

What I use to make my own statistically-based line. For the "how to" article click here.

NBA Ratings: Make Your Own Lines Including games through May 13, 2010

These ratings are my primary method of making a line in NBA games.

Luck Index Including games through February 01, 2009

As explained in this article, use this spreadsheet to see the effect of luck on team's records from one year to the next.

Strength of Schedule Index Including games through February 01, 2009

Compare each team's quality of opposition this year vs. last, based on this article.