Guaranteed Sports Picks from Handicapping Expert Nick Parsons

Interleague: A Different Animal
The first installment of the Interleague portion of the 2008 season gets underway on Friday, May 16th. There are some interesting things to note about handicapping interleague baseball action as it is indeed a different animal. One of the key areas that I focus in on when analyzing interleague baseball match-ups is the familiarity of a team with a pitcher. In today’s modern era of free agency and frequent player movement, you will often find certain match-ups that favor the hitters or the ... (read more)

NHL Conference Finals Preview: Can 50% Really Earn 50%?
How would you like to invest in two very, very solid teams and know that even if you’re only right with half of the equation you’re still going to make a 50% return? This is precisely the opportunity being offered to you with this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs Conference Finals. Both the Dallas Stars and Philadelphia Flyers are nearly 2 to 1 underdogs in their respective series. Using $100 wagers to keep the math simple take a look at what happens if you invest $100 on each dog. You’ve laid out $200... (read more)

The Big Easy
I refer to one of my most popular (and generally most profitable) selections as "The Big Easy." I'm regularly asked about these plays, as some people get confused by the title. To provide an answer to those questions, I've devoted this week's column to explaining what my Big Easy releases are all about. When most people think of The Big Easy they think of New Orleans and Mardi Gras. However, in the sports handicapping world, The Big Easy hails from the province of British Columbia in ... (read more)