NBA prop crusher Calvin (CalvinandHobo) joins the show this week to talk about what it takes to win as a ball-knower who doesn't have a model.
Calvin had an interesting journey into professional betting that included becoming a cult hero on JuiceReel before he had to stop posting picks once he won too much and gained too many followers. (He explains why this is a big problem)
Calvin doesn't model - but puts in insane hours of research to understand rotations, coach speak and injury predictions. While some bettors rush to bet the injury report - he predicts it.
Calvin on Twitter: https://x.com/CalvinAndHobo
0:00 - Intro/ Calvin's start betting
9:35 – Inside Calvin’s NBA Prop Betting Process
14:00 – Coach Honesty Rankings & Rotation Intel
20:00 – Why Player Props > Sides & Totals
32:00 – Scaling Up, Quitting the Job & Betting Partnerships
41:00 – Turning Down Tout Life & Ethics of Selling Picks
52:00 – Future of NBA Props & Growth via Volume + SGPs
59:30 – Gambling Legislation, Kalshi & Tax Debate
1:20:30 – Listener Q&A, Dead Edges & Final Reflections
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