What Goes Up Must Come Down
Posting boards have very limited value as far as worthwhile handicapping information. However every now and then I peruse them for entertainment, at least once in a while a seed can be planted for topics for our tid-bets. Also to be brutally honest, it=s a great source for contrarian datum as there are plenty of Joey Bagodonuts giving their point of view.
One of the most entertaining posters happens to be a vocal not to mention self righteous critic of systems. He also loves to vent his spleen by whining every one of his losers was Aodds defying occurrences@. Therein lays a direct cause and effect. One thing that is odds defying is how many times I actually had the other side ‘the wrong yet winning play he=d argue) because of statistically overwhelming system plays.
The reason is that quality handicappers can anticipate when over achieving teams will level off or when underachievers will regain their form. Luckily the algorithmic programs have shown time and time again there is a common thread of parameters that indicate when the gambler can Abuy low and sell high@ so to speak.
As we mentioned in previous...