The Unabated Podcast

Ed Miller Talks His New Book, Betting, and More

Oct 11, 2023

Logic of Sports Betting author Ed Miller discusses his new book, line shopping, and the challenges of making accurate predictions in sports betting. He also emphasizes the importance of industry knowledge and understanding the numbers behind sports betting. The podcast provides insights and tricks for bettors seeking an edge over the books.

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Ed Miller

Gina Fiore

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Quick takeaways

Line shopping is crucial for bettors to gain an edge over bookmakers.

College football betting offers opportunities for profitable betting due to discrepancies in lines and market influence.

Monitoring line movements in-play and during halftime can help bettors identify advantageous positions and profitable betting opportunities.

Deep dives

Understanding the Challenges of Sports Betting

The podcast episode delves into the difficulties of sports betting, particularly in terms of in-play betting and live lines. It explains how making accurate live lines, especially in football, can be challenging due to the numerous situational factors and unpredictability. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the sports betting industry, knowing who sets the lines, and recognizing the limitations of mathematical models. Additionally, it highlights the advantage of having knowledge about teams, coaches, and players, as in-depth insights can lead to spotting betting opportunities that the models may miss.

Betting Markets and Math Equations in Sports

01:29

A Look at Ona Bated and the Book's Industry Insight

00:55

Understanding NFL Coaches and Quarterbacks in Fourth Quarter Situations

01:21

Introduction

2min

The Changing Landscape of the Betting Industry

5min

Challenges of Making Accurate Predictions in Sports Betting

23min

Making Betting Lines and the Advantage of Trusted Traders

16min

The Importance of Industry Knowledge in Sports Betting

3min

Understanding the Numbers in Sports Betting

5min

Understanding the Tricks and Secrets of Sports Betting

2min

Logic of Sports Betting co-author Ed Miller sits down with Unabated's Gina Fiore to discuss his new book, the science of sports betting, what rec bettors are doing wrong, and so much more on this week's special episode. Pre-order Ed's new book Interception: The Secrets of Modern Sports Betting here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKS8GGX4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1A008RXS0KUI7

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