Originally Posted by
redietz
Redietz's main problem is that, outside of current transient bonus whoring and promotional parlay boosters, every angle that "APs" are using was available and used by handicappers for the last 40 years. Not only that, the mechanics of doing what "APs" are claiming to do to make money across all sports were easier 40 years ago. Much easier. So when "APs" claim to be cruising through sports betting, it's comical. Handicappers have been doing what the current "APs" claim to do, have done it in more favorable environments for doing it, and are aware it's logistically difficult and nowhere near guaranteed. But the crop of "APs" on this site have decided a poor old handicapper doesn't have the savvy to recognize these huge advantages featuring "soft numbers" -- my favorite, "steam chasing" -- gag me with a spoon, and arbitrage.
All of these things were easier 40 years ago, and every handicapper worth his salt was doing them 24/7. Except, for example, we didn't call them "soft numbers" because that's a misnomer. Wrong verbiage there. Middles shooting and arbitrage have existed forever.
The only thing the "APs" have going for them versus an experienced handicapper from 30 years ago are bonuses (gimmickry that will not sustain you), parlay boosters (the percent advantage of which are technically figured incorrectly, by the way, because the comparison should be with straight plays, not other parlays). Programs that alert one to arbitrage or middles were being used by Larry Fletcher (AKA Southern Comfort) before Windows existed. Meanwhile, the current crop of "APs," versus handicappers from 30 years ago, has numerous disadvantages of which they are blithely unaware.
But the narrative, as so beautifully put by account, is that I just don't understand the inner secrets of "AP" sports wagering. They have secrets, abilities, and priorities that can create continual winning across all sports. I just cannot grasp it. I've done what they do, sans bonuses (which I am saving for a rainy day) for 40 years, but I just can't see the opportunities they see.
That's quite a storyline. The secret world of "AP" sports betting. What is it that you maroons do that you think handicappers haven't been doing since the dawn of time, and under better conditions?