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The Handicapper helps you make better betting decisions. Create an account and try it for FREE.

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Create a projection for every game of the season.

TEAM	SCORE	ML	SPREAD		TOTALS
	4.9	62%	-1.5	46.0%	U9	48%
	4.3	38%	+1.5	54.0%	O9	52%

The Handicapper is currently FREE to use. Once you have created an account log in and start making accurate, data-driven projections.

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Use backtested default settings or create your own model.

OFFENSE SETTINGS

PASS OFFENSE

Quarterback	-		55		+
Wide Receivers	-		25		+
Tight Ends	-		10		+
Offensive Line	-		10		+
Total			100.0

You can choose to tune the model parameters according to own preferences, or use back-tested default settings to create accurate, data-driven predictions for every game of the season.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Handicapper?+

The Handicapper is a web application that uses player and team data to create projections and calculate probabilities for many different outcomes in sports events.

Which leagues are included?+

Currently MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL is included.

How should the projections be used?+

The outcomes of the calculations that takes place are presented as a probability (eg. 64% for Patriots to win the game) which is then converted to a fair odd or fair line. The fair odd or fair line should then be compared to the odds and lines bookmakers are offering.

How are the projections created?+

The application uses dynamic and predictive models to handicap games. Each sports/league has its own model. You can choose to tune the model parameters according to own preferences, or use back-tested default settings to create accurate, data-driven predictions for every game of the season.

Tell me more about the projections!+

The power of The Handicapper is its huge player database. Each game prediction consists of bottom-up player analysis and evaluation. The prediction engine uses a number of different quantitative methods like moving averages, exponential smoothing, z-scores etc. Data-driven player evaluation is the key, but you can also implement your own team- and player ratings, if you feel you have a good grasp of how good teams/players are in relation to each other.

How does the data part work?+

The team- and player data that the application uses comes from various sources and is updated and pre-processed several times per week in databases managed by Eastside Sports Analysis. The data is then uploaded online as XML- and JSON-files. User data like custom settings, lineups and player & team ratings is stored in the user’s web browser (modern browsers).