Bet The Process

This week on Bet the Process, Tulane professor and sports consultant Gabe Feldman joins to discuss the current state of college sports law, including new regulations around athlete compensation, and the legal status and regulatory challenges around sports betting and prediction markets. Rufus also continues the college football heater and gives more picks.

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus go guest-less and discuss prediction markets, NCAA rule changes, and more college football heater picks.

This week on Bet the Process, Jeff and Rufus discuss the recent MLB pitching scandal and Rufus' issues with mold. Then Rufus interviews Mark Pattinson aka sprotzbettor, about NBA prop betting, integrating quantitative with qualitative data, and if/when AI will destroy sports betting.

Tej Seth, a football data scientist with a background from Pro Football Focus and Sumer Sports, shares fascinating insights into NFL strategies. He discusses how teams increasingly rely on player-value tools for active trade deadlines. Tej dives into roster construction and the importance of offensive-minded coaches. He also explores how midseason player integration varies by position and predicts a data-driven future for football analytics. His unique perspective highlights why optimizing pass rates is essential for gaining a competitive edge.

Jay Croucher, an Australian-born former PointsBet trader and current NBC Sports betting analyst, shares his intriguing journey from law school to sports betting. He discusses the stark contrasts between Australian and U.S. betting markets, the need to simplify betting jargon for TV audiences, and the implications of recent NBA betting scandals. Discover why he believes the Thunder could be a strong title contender, the untapped value of former players for betting insights, and his unique idea for a reality show on live betting!

On this week's Bet The Process, Rufus and Jeff talk football - both college and pro, while also discussing the latest news on prediction markets.

This week on Bet the Process, Mike, aka mr_peanutbettor on X, joins to share his career journey and his thoughts on college football, including transfer portals and evaluating coaches over time.

John Shilling, aka Golden Pants, is a former online poker player turned expert sports bettor and market maker, who shares his fascinating transition into sports betting. He dives into building models and automating market-making strategies while discussing how prediction markets are evolving post-PASPA. John explores the dynamics of liquidity in sportsbooks and evaluates whether platforms like Kalshi could dominate. His insights into modeling events like the Ryder Cup and the challenges of prediction accuracy add exciting layers to the conversation.

Sean Zerillo, a baseball betting analyst at The Action Network, dives into the world of MLB playoff strategies. He shares insights on maintaining conviction during tough seasons and where to find an edge in betting. Zerillo discusses the significance of process data in pitch selection and swing decisions. He highlights the Mariners and Dodgers as value picks for playoff futures, while also emphasizing why wild card unders have been profitable. Don't miss his take on the Blue Jays' surprising playoff potential!

Matt Courchene, founder of Data Golf and golf analytics expert, dives into the fascinating world of golf data. He shares insights on how Data Golf has evolved and its impact on the sport. The conversation heats up with discussions about the Ryder Cup, including the role of analytics in team strategies and player selections. Matt compares player performance and explores the concept of home advantage, revealing intriguing statistics. Get ready for a mix of golf passion and data-driven predictions!