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CapFigure Podcast – Episode 37 (Baseball’s Biggest Lies)

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 37 (Baseball’s Biggest Lies)

In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we explore baseball’s biggest myths. We’ll work our way through a 16 team bracket, setting the record straight for fans. “He’s a Gamer”, “Momentum”, “Chemistry”, “Shifts are killing the game”…phrases you’ll hear thrown around by baseball analysts year-round. We’ll separate the real from the make-believe, and throw a couple curve balls of our own in the process.  If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! Continue reading “CapFigure Podcast – Episode 37 (Baseball’s Biggest Lies)” →

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 36 (Lose 100% of Sports Bets, GUARANTEED!)

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 36 (Lose 100% of Sports Bets, GUARANTEED!)

In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we explore the world of sports betting. What are we supposed to make of “sports betting consultants”, “sports betting mutual funds” or those “free picks” from sports handicappers? Can I really make money by betting on sports? What do these so-called “experts” know that the rest of us don’t? If you do bet on sports, are considering buying “picks” or just want to know more about the industry, you won’t want to miss a thing! Continue reading “CapFigure Podcast – Episode 36 (Lose 100% of Sports Bets, GUARANTEED!)” →

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 35 (SF Giants: Boom or Bumgarner?)

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 35 (SF Giants: Boom or Bumgarner?)

In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, we continue our 2017 team previews from Silicon Valley, the home of the San Francisco Giants. While the Giants fell short of continuing the even year title narrative in 2016, the team did find itself in the thick of yet another pennant chase. With arguably the best starting rotation in baseball and the addition of all-star closer Mark Melancon, the Giants once again appear to be on the short list of World Series contenders. We’ll also share with you some of the best tall tales of the modern day Paul Bunyan, Madison Bumgarner himself. If you call yourself a baseball fan, you won’t want to miss a thing! Continue reading “CapFigure Podcast – Episode 35 (SF Giants: Boom or Bumgarner?)” →

JD’s Vegas MLB Picks (June 14th)

JD’s Vegas MLB Picks (June 14th)

JD’s Pick & Methodology

Today’s MLB action presents quite a few opportunities that I perceive to be lines with strong value.  The two teams I feel strongest about are the Toronto Blue Jays (“TOR”) and the San Francisco Giants (“SFG”), currently Vegas is offering lines of (-241) for SFG and (-260) for TOR.  Seeing as both of these teams are so heavily favored, it makes sense for me to utilize a parlay bet, which will effectively reduce the juice (or VIG) that I will be paying the house in order to make this bet.   Continue reading “JD’s Vegas MLB Picks (June 14th)” →