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What Is a Unit in Sports Betting? Why Pros Never Talk in Dollars
A unit is your standard bet size as a percentage of bankroll. Here is why tracking results in units, not dollars, is the honest way to measure betting performance.
Jeff·2026-03-23·6 min readExpected Value vs Expected Growth: Why the Smarter Bet Isn't Always the Higher-EV Bet
EV tells you the average outcome. Expected growth tells you what compounding does to your bankroll over many bets. The gap between them is why Kelly sizing exists, and why the higher-EV bet is sometimes the worse bet.
Jeff·2026-03-1610 min readDo Sharps Bet Parlays?
Parlays amplify your edge, but they also raise variance, which slows bankroll growth. We work the math on 2 straights vs 1 parlay and show exactly where each one wins.
Jeff·2026-03-078 min readHow to Win on Underdog Fantasy: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step method for Underdog Fantasy: capture the deposit-match EV, use model-backed picks, and size 2-pick slips, with the math behind each step.
Jeff·2026-03-055 min readYour Moneyline Bets Need a $1M Bankroll
Game lines are the most efficient market in sports betting. With small edges and low volume, the math shows why moneylines and spreads need a very large bankroll to beat variance, and why player props converge faster.
Jeff·2026-02-137 min readHow to Clear 100x Rollover Requirements Without Losing Your Bankroll
Rollover requirements are the catch behind every sportsbook bonus. Here is the math for when a bonus is still +EV, and how to clear the playthrough with +EV bets.
Cullen·2026-02-127 min readWhat Is Expected Value (EV) in Sports Betting?
Expected value is the average profit or loss of a bet repeated many times. Here is how to calculate it, why it beats win rate as a metric, and how the vig fits in.
Jeff·2026-02-056 min readHow to Attack Sportsbook Promotions for Maximum EV
How to value and stack sign-up bonuses, deposit matches, and card cashback as expected value, then clear the rollover with +EV bets.
Cullen·2026-01-288 min read