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From the financial markets to sports betting, when it comes to making predictions, the idea that a group’s collective judgment tends to outperform that of an expert individual is well established. In an attempt to test the collective wisdom of…

With the top seven teams in the Premier League table within statistical reach of winning the title, our analytics expert Dominic Cortis has applied the Monte Carlo simulation to determine the chances of Leicester City finishing as champions.

Depending on which part of the world you are from, you are likely to be comfortable seeing odds in a certain format. With an abundance of online convertors available, have you ever wondered how you can easily convert decimal to American odds and…

From the world of finances to casino games, hedging is a key strategy applied across the board by professional bettors as a means of reducing risk and securing winnings. Here’s how to use hedging in the outright sports betting markets to secure…

Profitable bettors come from all walks of life. Yet, if you are in the actuarial profession, you are well ahead of the curve. Here’s what Dominic Cortis, an associate actuary and current researcher in the betting markets, has to say about how…

With the road to Super Bowl 50 down to four teams, following the divisional round in the weekend, our NFL expert Mark Taylor provides an assessment of the true abilities of the contenders. Here's all you need to know before betting on the…

The Bundesliga is a modern success story from a European results perspective, with the German top teams overperforming compared to Italian Serie A, English Premier League and Spanish Primera Division teams. Here’s what you should consider before…

With forecasting systems mainly based on past performances, understanding regression to the mean is crucial for sports bettors. The 2015-16 EPL season has been no short of surprises so far, raising the question: Are extreme outcomes sustainable?…

With weather conditions often oppressive in the Australian summer, this has historically affected events at the first Grand Slam of the season. Find out what the effect of conditions can be and how bettors can use this to their advantage.

With a number of pre-Melbourne injury concerns surrounding various top players, all eyes are on the women’s event at the 2016 Australian Open. Our tennis expert Dan Weston analyses the opening weeks of the WTA season to determine betting…