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The Logic Of Sports Betting
Ed Miller
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Discover why Vegas bookmakers couldn't put down "The Logic of Sports Betting" - the definitive guide from Ed Miller and Matthew Davidow that's transforming how professionals approach the betting market. Even 30-year industry veteran Robert Walker calls it "that good."

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Beating the House at Its Own Game

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Sports betting isn't just about picking winners-it's a complex mathematical chess match played against both sportsbooks and other bettors. When the Chiefs and 49ers clashed in Super Bowl LIV, casual fans placed $6.8 billion in bets based on team loyalty or hunches, while professional bettors approached it as a mathematical puzzle with profitable solutions. This fundamental difference explains why some consistently win while most lose. The sports betting marketplace isn't designed for fairness-it's engineered to generate profits through carefully calculated odds and market dynamics. Warren Buffett reportedly keeps "The Logic of Sports Betting" on his desk not because he wagers on games, but because he recognizes the parallel between finding market inefficiencies in stocks and in point spreads. Both require understanding true probabilities, recognizing mispriced opportunities, and acting decisively when an edge presents itself. The sports betting market has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem where success depends not just on predicting outcomes but on understanding the complex interplay of odds, market movements, and betting behavior.

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The Multiplayer Game You Didn't Know You Were Playing

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The Math Behind the Money

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How Sportsbooks Really Work

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Finding Your Edge in the Margins

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The Profit Is in the Props

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The Art of Sustainable Winning

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