Football Handicapping, Basketball Handicapping and Hockey Handicapping from Big Al McMordie

Al McMordie is the most honored technical handicapper in the country. In 2007, Big Al won the $100,000 World Series of Sports Handicapping, and also finished #1 in March Madness, as documented by The Sports Monitor. In 2004, Al won the most prestigious handicapping contest in Las Vegas, The Stardust Invitational. Overall, in the last 15 years, Big Al has garnered 34 NUMBER ONE awards in Football, Basketball, and... read more

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NBA: Playoff Strategic Adjustments
It's the time of the season where NBA coaches REALLY earn their money. The NBA Playoffs is largely about three key points: Talent, defense, and adjustments. Naturally, you can't win without talent on the court. Defense is another key, as well as strategic adjustments by the coaching staff. If you don't think coaching strategy is that important, think again. The Spurs and coach Gregg Popovich have seen it all, winning 4 NBA titles since 1999. They’ve beaten run and gun teams like the Lakers and ... (read more)

NBA: Stretch Run Handicapping
In the East, the Celtics and Pistons have already wrapped up the No. 1 and 2 seeds. In the West, it’s a different story, with the Hornets, Spurs and Lakers all with a shot at No. 1. The amazing Hornets are certainly playing like a hungry team that wants that No. 1 slot, on a 9-1 SU, 8-2 ATS run. It will be their first postseason since 2004. The Hornets have three tough games against the Jazz, Lakers and Mavericks sandwiched around 3 cupcakes (T-Wolves, Kings, Clippers). New Orleans ... (read more)

NBA: Streaking/Slumping Toward The Finish Line
As we come down the home stretch of the NBA season, it’s a great time to utilize a different handicapping angle. Namely, are teams motivated to finish strong? Or have they given up? Teams fighting for playoff berths are the most obvious at being extra-motivated. But other times, even teams with losing records can be motivated to finish the season at .500 or with a winning mark. On the flip side, even good teams can coast down the stretch if they have nothing to play for. Some ... (read more)