Also noteworthy is the value of
contrarian betting during the NBA Finals.
-- Earlier this week we detailed the early success of
contrarian betting during the 2014 season by examining underdogs receiving less than 30 % of moneyline bets.
Based on our analysis of
contrarian betting during the NHL postseason, it would appear that the Columbus Blue Jackets (+160 at Pittsburgh) and Dallas Stars (+150 at Anaheim) are offering value to bettors.
Not exact matches
Since the public is more willing to
bet on underdogs
during the playoffs, we believed there would be value by taking a
contrarian approach and backing the favorite — especially when they were receiving limited public support.
Betting activity is much lower, as compared to the regular season, but the contrarian value that we have seen appear in baseball (value on home teams, plus contrarian value based on betting percentages)-- also appears during spring tr
Betting activity is much lower, as compared to the regular season, but the
contrarian value that we have seen appear in baseball (value on home teams, plus
contrarian value based on
betting percentages)-- also appears during spring tr
betting percentages)-- also appears
during spring training.
Contrarian methods have been hot in the NHL, with NHL Square Plays making up some ground over the past few months — and NHL Best
Bets earning steady profits
during the season.
This is particularly interesting because it's the most profitable month
during the regular season, however, in the past we've discussed why
contrarian betting is particularly lucrative
during the postseason.
There may not be value
betting against the public, but there are many
contrarian strategies that are effective
during the preseason.
Since founding SportsInsights more than a decade ago, Dan Fabrizio has repeatedly seen his firm's proprietary «
betting percentages» capture
contrarian value in the sports marketplace, particularly
during major sporting events.
Earlier this week we contributed an article to ESPN Insider which detailed where
contrarian betting value lies
during college football game season.
Every day
during the NBA season we post our
Contrarian Plays (formerly Square Plays) which represent the most lopsided games in terms of the number of
bets and percentage of
bets.