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Get The Most Out Of Your Bet Bash Experience

Jack Andrews
Aug 11th, 2025
Each year sports bettors gather at the renowned Bet Bash to network. Here's how to get the most out of your Bet Bash experience:
Live Betting

Get the Live Betting Cheat Sheet

Jason Scavone
Jul 31st, 2026
Get your cheat sheet for live-betting breaks.
Mental Game

To Find Edge, Question Certainty

Andrew Mack
May 22nd, 2026
Author Andrew Mack says that to develop a winning approach in sports betting, you first have to learn to embrace ambiguity.
NFL
Unabated in Practice

How The Unabated NFL Simulator Works

Unabated
Aug 25th, 2024
The Unabated NFL Simulator is a powerful tool designed to assist you in projecting the rest of the NFL season using power ratings.
Professional Betting

Gambling Taxes FAQ

Unabated
Apr 15th, 2026
CPA Zak Zimbile, who specializes in taxes for gamblers, answers questions about filing as a professional or recreational bettor, and more.
MLB
Betting Basics
Strategy

MLB Betting Is Three Seasons

Jason Scavone
Mar 24th, 2026
The MLB season is better thought of as three seasons. When you're betting baseball, you have to understand how the season affects your wagers.
Mental Game
The Art of Sports Betting

How To Be A Professional Gambler – Mentality

Jack Andrews
Jul 30th, 2026
The allure of becoming a Professional Gambler can be intoxicating, But without the right mindset, it'll be impossible to succeed
NFL
Strategy

The Do’s & Don’ts Of Betting The NFL Preseason

Jack Andrews
Aug 8th, 2023
The games don't count but the money still spends. Here's are some do's and don'ts for betting the NFL preseason.
NFL
News and Information

Best NFL X/Twitter Accounts for News and Rumors

Unabated
Aug 26th, 2025
Information is king! Get the information first and profit. We've compiled the best NFL Twitter follows for you to leverage in your betting.
NCAAF
Unabated in Practice
Futures Simulator

Introducing The College Football Futures Simulator

Jason Scavone
Aug 19th, 2025
Use Unabated's college football simulator to get an edge on betting which teams will take their conference, make the playoff, or win it all.
NFL
Contests

NFL Contests Offer Great Season-Long Value

Jack Andrews
Aug 15th, 2025
Season long NFL contests offer tremendous value for the bettor. Here are some of the key factors to remember when playing them.
NFL
Contests

Your 2026 NFL Survivor Contest Strategy

Jack Andrews
Aug 11th, 2025
In a winner-take-all survivor contest you need to outwit, outplay, and outlast your opponents. Here's your survivor contest strategy for 2023.
NFL
Contests

Circa Survivor LAJONESER Outlasts Misclicks, Near-Misses and 9,263 Competitors

Jason Scavone
Aug 10th, 2025
Greg Jones, whose entry LAJONESER-4 was one of four final Circa Survivor V winners, talks about how he outlasted the competition.
NFL
Props
Betting Basics

The Biggest Mistake You’re Making When Betting NFL Player Props

Jack Andrews
Jul 30th, 2026
NFL player props are now a staple of your NFL betting action. However, there's one major mistake you may be making when betting them.
News and Information

College Betting Rules By State

Unabated
Mar 14th, 2025
Rules on college betting vary by state. Find out what's available for March Madness in your state with this quick reference list.
NFL
Props
Advanced Betting

Pie For Dinner: Rufus Peabody’s NFL Player Prop Process

Jason Scavone
Jan 30th, 2026
Here's how professional bettor and Unabated co-founder Rufus Peabody approaches NFL player prop bets before kickoff in Super Bowl LVII.
NFL
Strategy
Modeling

Rookie QBs And Other NFL Projection Tips With John Paulsen

Jason Scavone
Sep 17th, 2023
4 for 4's John Paulsen explains what goes into crafting expert NFL projections. Unabated now supports 4 for 4 on our Prop Odds Screen.
NFL
Contests

NFL Pick 'em Contest Strategy – Winning A Season Long Battle

Jack Andrews
Sep 2nd, 2022
NFL Pickem Contests can provide a season-long sweat and lead to big money. You'll need this guide to help you form a winning strategy.
NFL
Betting Basics

Week 2 Is Overreaction Week

Jack Andrews
Sep 14th, 2023
Week 1 has come and gone, but don't fall into a common trap - overreacting to NFL Week 2. Teams aren't as bad - or good - as they looked.
NFL
Strategy

How To Use Madden In Your Betting

Jack Andrews
Sep 25th, 2023
Can Madden player ratings be a part of your betting process? Here's how to incorporate these numbers in your power ratings.
Advanced Betting

Getting Precise About Closing Line Value

Jason Scavone
May 9th, 2025
Getting closing line value is important - if you're applying the concept correctly. CLV matters for some markets, but not for every one.
Strategy

Hit The Books: Sports Betting Books For Every Bettor

Jason Scavone
Jack Andrews
Dec 13th, 2024
10 sports betting books that are essential reading for anyone looking to sharpen up their game before they place their next NFL or NBA wager.
Advanced Betting

Beyond CLV And ROI: Analyze Bet Results Using Expected ROI

Jason Scavone
Feb 29th, 2024
Rufus Peabody outlines a new way of looking at how good or bad a bet was using a technique that takes us a step beyond closing line value.
Bankroll Management
Unabated in Practice

Should I Hedge My Bet?

Rufus Peabody
Jan 26th, 2024
Professional sports bettor Rufus Peabody explores when it is right to hedge your bet using a new tool that does the hard math for you.
Betting Basics

Arbitrage Betting Guide: Risk Free Riches Or A Mirage?

Jack Andrews
Nov 8th, 2023
Arbitrage betting is popular in sports betting. However, arbitrage is a mirage. Don't sacrifice profit in an attempt to reduce variance.
NFL
The Art of Sports Betting
Advanced Betting

When Maximizing EV Don’t Be Fooled By PV

Jack Andrews
Oct 31st, 2023
Here's what you need to know about perceived value (PV) and how it can trick you into making negative EV wagers.
The Art of Sports Betting

Eliminate These Five Sharp Betting Tells From Your Game

Jack Andrews
Aug 15th, 2023
Did you know sharp sports bettors have betting tells which help sportsbooks identify them? Eliminate these five common tells from your game.
Mental Game
The Art of Sports Betting

Plugging Your Betting Leaks

Jack Andrews
Jun 12th, 2023
You should always be on the lookout for betting leaks you may have. Let's explore common betting leaks and how to plug them.
Bankroll Management

Sports Betting Bankroll Management: Five Misconceptions

Jack Andrews
Jan 20th, 2023
Bankroll management is a tenet of profitable betting. However, are you guilty of believing one of these five misconceptions about it?
Betting Myths
News and Information

Is There Ever a Good Reason To Buy Sports Picks?

Jack Andrews
Jan 4th, 2023
These days, it seems like everyone is trying to sell their sports picks. Is there ever a reason to buy sports picks from a tout?
Betting Basics

The Good and Bad of Parlays

Jason Scavone
Feb 28th, 2025
Parlays compound edge. For sharp bettors, that can be a good thing if they're willing to embrace variance. But it can be dangerous for many.
Betting Basics

The Round Robin Bet: The Variance-Reducing Parlay Play

Jason Scavone
Jun 2nd, 2023
A round robin bet can still be a useful tool for sharp bettors as a way to reduce variance when playing parlays. Here's when to play them.
Modeling

Intro to Data Science: The Road to Sports Betting Models

Jason Scavone
Apr 26th, 2023
Learn the data science fundamentals you'll need to eventually build your own sports betting models, using nothing more than Excel or Sheets.
Modeling

Intro to Data Science Part 2: Sports Betting Data Basics

Jason Scavone
May 5th, 2023
The first step in building a model is sourcing data. Here's where to find sports betting data, and how to download and export to Excel.
MLB
Modeling

Intro to Data Science Pt. 3: Data and Basic Correlation

Jason Scavone
May 26th, 2023
Acquire, shape and start exploring data to help build sports betting models. Here we show you how to examine data correlation.
Modeling

Intro to Data Science Part 4: Testing Your Hypothesis

Jason Scavone
Aug 7th, 2023
In this installment of our Intro to Data Science series we test what makes a game go Over by joining sports betting data to game data.
Modeling

Intro To Data Science Part 5: Linear And Logistic Regression

Jason Scavone
Apr 19th, 2024
The first tools in any modeler's box should be linear and logistic regression. We'll show you how to take your data and apply regressions.
Modeling

Intro to Data Science Extra: Build a Playoff Series Simulator

Jason Scavone
Apr 21st, 2025
Build a simple playoff series simulator in R to help you spot value in playoff series prices at the sportsbooks.
Modeling

Intro to Data Science: Glossary

Jason Scavone
Apr 1st, 2023
A glossary of terms for Unabated's Intro to Data Science. This glossary will help you keep concepts straight throughout the course.
The Art of Sports Betting
Bankroll Management

How Much Are You Worth? Sportsbooks Want To Know

Jack Andrews
Jul 29th, 2021
How much are you worth? Not your net worth. How much are you worth to a sportsbook? Beating sportsbook signup promotions can be lucrative.
Betting Basics
The Art of Sports Betting

Who Sets The Betting Line? The Market Makers

Jack Andrews
Jul 28th, 2021
Market makers set the betting line. There are key sportsbooks to follow. Many books move their lines only when the market makers move.
Betting Basics

Is It Ever Right To Cash Out A Bet?

Jason Scavone
Apr 28th, 2023
Cash out offers are a popular option at sports books, but is it ever worth it? You need to know your bet's equity to make that call.
Advanced Betting

Knowing The Limits Of Your Advantage: Both Bettors And Bookmakers

Jack Andrews
Jan 13th, 2022
Same Game Parlays create dreams of lottery payouts but have a big edge for the house. What happens when bettors turn the tables on the books?
DFS

Use Breakeven Percent To Fine Tune Your DFS Pick’em Strategy

Jason Scavone
Aug 14th, 2023
Break down the numbers on DFS pick'em strategy and always ship the PrizePicks and Underdog Fantasy entries with the highest potential ROI.
Betting Basics
SOCCER

How To Bet Soccer: A Beginner’s Guide To The World Cup

Thomas Viiola
May 29th, 2026
From three-way moneylines to betting soccer props, the Unabated guide on how to bet soccer for beginners, will have you up and running for the World Cup.
WNBA
Strategy

Five WNBA Betting Tips For NBA And College Bettors

Jason Scavone
May 8th, 2026
If you're a regular NBA or college basketball player, here are five ways to adjust your approach to tackle WNBA betting.
GOLF
Strategy

Mistakes to Avoid When Betting on The Masters

Jason Scavone
Apr 8th, 2026
Rufus Peabody examines five spots to look out when betting on The Masters in 2023 as they line up at Augusta National.
GOLF
Strategy
Advanced Betting

How to Bet Golf: Analyzing the Course

Jason Scavone
Apr 7th, 2026
If you're learning how to bet golf, you need to know how to analyze a course and fit a player to it. Tom Peabody offers some tips.
Mental Game

The Last Word on Problem Gambling and Sports Betting

Jack Andrews
Mar 11th, 2026
Problem gambling in relation to sports betting has been a hot topic. However, how aware should sharp bettors be of problem gambling?
NCAAB
Strategy

March Madness Betting Strategies: -103 Odds & Other Approaches

Jack Andrews
Mar 10th, 2026
We're on the eve of some of the best betting opportunities of the year. Here are three approaches to use when betting March Madness.
NCAAF
Strategy
Advanced Betting
Modeling

Building NCAA Basketball Power Rankings And A Bracket Simulator

Rufus Peabody
Mar 6th, 2026
Building NCAA basketball power rankings and a March Madness bracket simulator can be profitable. Rufus Peabody is here to show you how.
NCAAB
Props

Solving March Madness Prop Bets

Jack Andrews
Mar 6th, 2026
March Madness prop bets offer tournament-long action and typically offer quite a bit of value if you know how to approach them.
NFL
Strategy

5 Questions To Conduct Your NFL Betting Post-Mortem Analysis

Jack Andrews
Feb 10th, 2026
Use these 5 questions to conduct an NFL betting post mortem analysis and set yourself up to have a more profitable next NFL season.
NFL
Strategy
Props

2025 Super Bowl Prop Bets: A Primer For The Big Game

Jason Scavone
Jan 30th, 2026
With the NFL season winding down, it is becoming Super Bowl Props season. This primer gives you an overview of the different NFL props.
NFL
Props

When To Avoid, And When To Attack, Super Bowl Game Props

Jason Scavone
Jan 27th, 2026
Rufus Peabody explains how he prices Super Bowl game props, and what you should avoid when you're betting these types of plays.
NFL
Strategy
Props

Attacking Cross-Sport Super Bowl Props

Jack Andrews
Jan 27th, 2026
Rufus Peabody hates them. Captain Jack loves them. Here are a few approaches to help you master betting cross-sport Super Bowl props.
NFL
Strategy

When To Bet — Your Super Bowl Betting Timeline

Jason Scavone
Jan 23rd, 2026
Knowing when to bet is almost as important as knowing what to bet. Here's everything you need to know for your Super Bowl betting timeline.
NFL
Strategy

NFL Playoff Betting Can Require A Different Approach

Jack Andrews
Jan 5th, 2026
What changes do you need to incorporate into your NFL playoff betting to squeeze out more profit in the playoffs?
NCAAB
Strategy

When Does College Basketball Become More Efficient?

Jason Scavone
Nov 4th, 2025
When does college basketball become efficient to bet using the top-down method? One Unabated user ran the data to find out.
NBA
Strategy
Props

Fine Tune Your NBA Prop Betting Strategy Using Unabated NBA

Unabated
Oct 17th, 2025
Tips on refining your NBA prop betting strategy and using Unabated NBA to maximize the value of player news and projections.
Professional Betting

The State Of The 2026 Gambling Deduction Changes

Unabated
Jul 9th, 2025
All the latest on the Big Beautiful Bill's 2026 gambling deduction changes. What bettors need to know, who’s fighting it, and what you can do.
NFL
The Art of Sports Betting

Why I’m Finally Starting to Believe in Evolution

Jack Andrews
Jun 3rd, 2025
Is the betting landscape evolving? Captain Jack sees a few healthy signs that have him hopeful, but bettors need to nurture the environment.
Strategy

How To Bet The CFL: A Primer

Jason Scavone
May 29th, 2025
Midfield at the 55 and three downs to convert. If you want to take on this smaller market, here's how to bet the CFL.
Strategy

 The Sports Bettor’s Guide To Betting The Kentucky Derby

Jason Scavone
Apr 28th, 2025
Even if you only bet one horse race a year, here's how sports bettors can approach betting the Kentucky Derby.
Betting Basics

A Step-By-Step Guide to Sports Betting With Crypto

Unabated
Apr 18th, 2025
If you don't know how to get started sports betting with crypto, this guide will take you through every step of the process.
GOLF
Betting Basics

Dead Heat Rules and Asian Handicaps: Confusing Concepts in Sports Betting

Unabated
Apr 7th, 2025
Asian handicaps and dead heat rules confuse new bettors. However, they are easy to understand with these explicit examples.
Betting Basics

Futures Bets Have Great Risk And Reward

Jack Andrews
Feb 28th, 2025
Futures bets offer potentially big payouts and stretch the sweat over a longer period. However, there are risks involved.
Props

NFL Vs. NBA Props: Getting Ready For The Next Season

Jason Scavone
Feb 11th, 2025
betting NFL vs. NBA props is different, and if you're planning on moving to the court after football season, here's what you need to know.
NFL

Lessons From Super Bowl Props Past

Unabated
Jan 27th, 2025
After grinding hundreds of prop bets over multiple Super Bowls, one Unabated user shares what he learned about the art of Super Bowl props.
NFL
The Art of Sports Betting
Strategy

2,500 Miles Of Super Bowl Prop Betting

Unabated
Jan 24th, 2025
Here's how one Unabated user divvied up the workload and went on the road for Super Bowl prop betting in 2023.
Modeling
Props
Strategy

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Sports Bettors

Jason Scavone
Jan 9th, 2025
Get your 2023 started out right with Unabated's five New Year's resolutions for sports bettors. It's a good year to be profitable.
The Art of Sports Betting

Alternative Betting Options Beyond Regulated Sportsbooks

Unabated
Nov 22nd, 2024
Here is a guide to offshore, sweepstakes, DFS Pick'em and other forms of alternative betting options beyond the state regulated sportsbooks.
NBA
Strategy
The Art of Sports Betting

NBA Betting: Finding Your Path To Profitability

Tomas O'Connell
Oct 31st, 2024
Many paths to profitability when it comes to NBA betting. Read about one person's journey and see how that can guide your process.
TENNIS

How to Bet Wimbledon: A Guide to Tennis Majors

Isaac Rose-Berman
Jul 8th, 2024
From playing the right correlations to spotting hidden pricing errors, here's how to bet Wimbledon and other tennis majors.
GOLF
Strategy

Betting the US Open: Inside the Process

Tom Peabody
Jun 11th, 2024
Ever wonder how Rufus Peabody and his brother Tom approach betting the US Open? Tom is here to take you inside the process.
The Art of Sports Betting

What Can You Do When You Have A Sportsbook Dispute?

Jason Scavone
Jun 6th, 2024
How can you settle a sportsbook dispute? If you can't hash it out directly with the operator, here are instructions for every jurisdiction.
MLB
Strategy

Angle Autopsies: The Ups And Downs Of Betting Barometric Pressure

Jason Scavone
Mar 27th, 2024
What makes an angle? How do you know it's over? Captain Jack Andrews remembers the ride he took betting baseball using barometric pressure.
Advanced Betting
Betting Basics

A Guide To Calcutta Betting Auction Strategy

Unabated
Mar 6th, 2024
A Calcutta betting auction provides bettors with the ability to gamble and match wits against their friends or peers in a challenging format.
Betting Basics
SOCCER

The Beginner’s Guide To MLS Betting

Thomas Viiola
Feb 29th, 2024
If you're looking to fill your summer with something other than baseball, MLS betting is a sound alternative. Here's how to get started.
NASCAR
Strategy
Betting Basics

How To Avoid Going Around In Circles Betting NASCAR

Jack Andrews
Feb 14th, 2024
NASCAR is a hugely popular sport with packed grandstands and network coverage. Learn the basics of betting NASCAR to get in on the fun.
The Art of Sports Betting

Betting Angles From “Interception” Using Unabated

Jason Scavone
Nov 10th, 2023
The book "Interception" has lots of advice on beating the modern sportsbook. Here's how to use Unabated's tools with these betting angles.
The Art of Sports Betting

“Interception” Excerpt: When Rules And Models Aren’t Aligned

Unabated
Oct 13th, 2023
In this excerpt from Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow's "Interception" the authors look at betting lines slow to factor in rules changes.
Strategy

Review: “Interception” Book A Practical Guide To Probing Sportsbooks’ Weaknesses

Gina Fiore
Oct 13th, 2023
In their book "Interception: The Secrets of Modern Sports Betting," Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow offer practical, concrete betting angles.
NFL
Strategy
Unabated in Practice

Angle Autopsies: Parlay Cards

Jason Scavone
Oct 12th, 2023
Captain Jack Andrews used the science and art of sports betting to get down on juicy parlay cards in their Delaware heyday.
NFL
Unabated in Practice

How I Use Unabated – David Hill

David Hill
Aug 17th, 2023
Writer David Hill used Unabated to power his New York Times column in the 2022 NFL season. Here's how he did it.
NFL
Contests

NFL Handicapping Contest Strategy – Achieving Season Long Success

Unabated
Aug 11th, 2023
An NFL handicapping contest offers great value to bettors. Is there a secret to success in them? Here's a strategy to give you a leg up.
Professional Betting

How Peter Jennings Bet On Himself And Won A Million

Unabated
Jun 7th, 2023
Before he co-founded Unabated, Peter Jennings scored big in DFS. Here's how he came up and transitioned to sports betting and business.
Betting Basics

What Is Microbetting? Understanding In-Play Betting

Unabated
May 25th, 2023
Microbetting is quickly becoming a sportsbetting buzzword. What is it, exactly? Is it good or bad for bettors? Let's explore microbetting.
TENNIS
Betting Basics

How To Approach Tennis Betting – A Beginner’s Guide

Unabated
May 25th, 2023
Tennis is one of the most popular sports to bet on worldwide. A beginner can learn all the basics of tennis betting with this guide.
Betting Basics

Transitioning From Horse Betting To Sports Betting

Unabated
May 16th, 2023
Transitioning from horse betting to sports betting requires understanding fixed odds. From there, we'll walk you through the rest.

Life After College Basketball – Your Summer Betting Options

Unabated
Apr 5th, 2023
Looking for some summer betting opportunities? Here's a list of what comes next in the sports betting calendar as you plan your summer.
GOLF
Strategy

Inside The Process: Betting The Open With Tom & Rufus Peabody

Tom Peabody
Apr 4th, 2023
Ever wonder what the betting process is like for Rufus Peabody in a golf major? His brother Tom gives the reader a peek into the process.
GOLF
Betting Basics

Golf Betting Offers Many Different Types Of Bets

Unabated
Apr 3rd, 2023
Golf betting provides many types of bets for the bettor. From outright winners to make/miss cut props. Beware of those Dead Heat Rules!
NFL
The Business of Betting

Peek Into The Future Of Live Betting

Jason Scavone
Feb 10th, 2023
Live betting and microbetting are already robust, but the future could see everything from whiz-bang graphics to a live-first betting ecosystem.
Betting Basics

The Martingale System : The History And The Fallacy

Jack Andrews
Jan 1st, 2023
The Martingale System has been around for over 300 years and can be neatly described as "if you lose, double your wager." It is very flawed.
The Business of Betting
Strategy

Using Betting Exchanges To Be Your Own Book

Jason Scavone
Nov 17th, 2022
Betting exchanges allow you to set your own prices. Here's how you can use that to set up bets the way a sportsbook does.
Unabated in Practice

How I Use Unabated — Gina Fiore, @rxgamble

Logan Fields
Nov 1st, 2022
How one relative beginner at sports betting is using the tools and resources at Unabated to begin her journey to becoming a better bettor.
Unabated in Practice

How I Use Unabated – Dr. Harry Crane

Harry Crane
Oct 27th, 2022
Discover how Dr. Harry Crane, founder of Analytics.bet, uses Unabated in pursuit of profit in sports betting.
Bankroll Management

Risk-Free Bets Can Actually Be Quite Risky, And Quite Profitable

Unabated
Oct 27th, 2022
Ironically, optimizing profits on risk-free bet promos will require you to incur quite a bit of risk. But those profits can be substantial.
Betting Basics
The Business of Betting

Betting Exchanges Give You More Than Just A Low-Margin Wager

Unabated
Oct 25th, 2022
Regulated betting exchanges have finally reached the US shores. What does it mean to you and how can you directly benefit from them?
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