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The Z-Code
Sports Investing
Bible
An Inside Look Into the Tools, Strategies,
and Principles behind Winning Sports Predictions

Featuring Contributions
from Z-Code Systems Expert Handicapping Team
Trey Richards
This book is your free gift from www.ZcodeSystem.com

Feel free to share it with your friends but never resell it
You are not alone.
Struggling to find success betting sports? Tired of empty

promises and scams from handicapping services? The Sports
Investing Bible takes the gambling out of sports betting by
explaining verified, winning systems that really work. This book
is what the sports investing industry needs - an inside look into
proven, successful strategies.
The Sports Investing Bible is a crash course in sports investing

that destroys popular misconceptions and provides invaluable
sports prediction analysis tools. We outline several winning
systems from experts that make a living through sports
investing and explain a winning approach to sports investing.
Armed with the best tools in the industry and a proper mindset,
sustaining profits is easier than ever before.
Contents
Introduction 5
Nine Myths and Mistakes in Sports Betting 6
How To Avoid Handicapping
SCAMS & Most Common Newbie Mistakes 21
Z-Codes Essential Sports Investing Tools 24
Building Your Profitable System
With The Tools of Z-Code 32
Getting Started With Z-Code Bonus Tools 37
The Z-Code Oscillator 42
Anti Public Insider System Video Tutorial:
Why Vegas Always Wins? 48
Sharp Gut feel bettors vs. Vegas (true story) 52
The Cyclical Nature of Sports Investing 56
The Importance of Money Management 59
Z-Code Expert Systems and Advice 65
How To Start Profitable Investing in the NBA 70
Creating Value - How to Maximize Profit 75
Winning With Totals:
Joaos Famous Over/Under MLB System 79
The Importance of Bullpen Exhaustion
in Baseball Predictions 87
Marks Z-Code Filtration System 90
Secrets of Handicapping the NFL: How to Find an Edge 93
How To Become A Soccer Pro Bettor: Important Stats
And Trends from Beginners to Advanced 97
How to win on tennis, secrets of pro tennis handicapping
and tennis live betting 103
From Bettor to Investor:
owning your Sports Investment Company 110
Conclusion 121
Introduction
Most handicappers fail. Whether through poor money
management strategies, trusting the wrong professional
services, or a short-term mindset, the majority of sports bettors
lose in the long run. It is very difficult to beat the commission
that all sportsbooks charge for bets. Thats what makes the
long-running success of the Z-Code System so amazing.
The sustained success of the Z-Code System has prompted the

creation of this manual. The Z-Code Sports Investing Bible
is a comprehensive guide to successful sports betting. We
will debunk popular myths surrounding sports betting, outline
the proper mindset of a successful handicapper, showcase
Z-Codes finest investing tools, and detail a few of the profitable
expert systems and success stories of the Z-Code System.
The Z-Code System was developed as a winning sports

investment community to help bettors of all experience
levels be profitable. Through the use of innovative sports
betting analysis tools, a proven computer algorithm for sports
predictions, and the opinions of verified experts, the Z-Code
System is extremely successful. At the conclusion of the 2012
MLB season, for example, all documented expert forums and
proven Z-Code trends were profitable.
Sports investing is more than simply gambling on sports.

Much like investing in stocks, sports investing is a long-term,
profitable process when done correctly. Unlike stocks, the
outcomes of sports investments depend solely on internal,
predictable factors. The New York Yankees perform just as
well in any economy, unlike the performance of IBM and other
popular stocks.
Join us as our experts outline the keys to becoming a

successful handicapper and the many lucrative benefits the
Z-Code System community has to offer.
We hope to see you inside.
Sincerely,
The Z-Code Sports Investing Team

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THE Z-CODE SPORTS INVESTING BIBLE
Nine Myths
and Mistakes
in Sports Betting
(Betting Wisdom 101 by Z-Code Experts
Trey, Mike and Alberto)
Don't even think about investing in sports before reading this!

Avoid the amateur mistakes others make when losing money in
sports betting!
Myth #1: Win Rate

Should the success of sports prediction services be measured
in win rate or profit? Can you go to the store and pay with
a high win rate, or would you rather prefer the cash? In the
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end, long-term profit is the only measure of quality in a sports

prediction service. Win rate is one of the most irrelevant
statistics in sports investing, often used by handicappers as a
trap to lure new accounts.
As you know, many professional handicappers offer high

win rates of up to 99%, luring novice bettors into their scam.
99% accuracy for sports picks is a myth, while accuracy rates
of 53-60% are considered to be elite among professional
handicappers. A high win rate does not guarantee profit, but
seems important to the untrained eye.
Lets take hypothetical scenarios for Bettor A and

Bettor B as examples:
Bettor A makes relatively safe bets on strong favorites with

odds like 1.35 (-300). After 10 bets, Bettor A has won seven
wagers and lost only three. The result is an impressive 70%
win rate, which gets advertised as a triumphant success by
his handicapping service. A closer look, however, reveals that
Bettor As strategy is deeply flawed.
Using one-unit wagers, Bettor A made (1.35x7)-7 = $2.45 on

seven winning wagers.
With the same one-unit bets, Bettor A lost 1 x 3 = $3 on three

losing wagers.
The total is a net loss of $0.55 units for every ten wagers made
in this system.
Despite a gaudy 70% win rate, Bettor A actually loses more

than half a unit for every ten bets.
Bettor B makes riskier bets on underdog lines with greater

value. Though Bettor B recognizes that a 70% win rate is
unlikely on odds like 2.10 (+110), there is long-term value to
this strategy. Bettor B made ten bets and won only five, losing
the other five wagers. The result is a meager 50% win rate,
which at first glance appears inferior to the strategy of Bettor
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A. A deeper look reveals Bettor Bs strategy is actually rather

impressive.
Using the same one-unit wagers, Bettor B made (5X2.1)-5 = $

5.50 on five winning wagers.
With one-unit bets, Bettor B lost 1 x 5 = $5 on five losing

wagers.
With just a 50% winning rate, Bettor B made a profit of $0.50

units for every ten bets.
A high win rate does not guarantee profit. The only proper
gauge of the success of a sports investor should be long-
term profit and bankroll growth. Successful system betting
approaches can turn a profit with win rates as low as 37%.
Conversely, sports investors can win the vast majority of
picks and still lose money. The only long-term measurement
for success is profit, particularly when money management
principles are properly applied to a winning system.
Dont be fooled by services featuring a high win rate! Profit is all

that matters!
Myth #2: The All or Nothing

Approach
A common mistake among sports investors new to prediction
services is the expectation of immediate gains. Sports investing
must be viewed as a business with long-term goals. Short-term
all or nothing approaches lead to lost profits and aggressive
mistakes. Chasing losses with poor money management is no
way to approach sports betting. Amateur bettors are doomed to
fail in any business with an all or nothing strategy.
If opening a restaurant, would you close down if the first few

days didnt bring profits? Sports investing needs to be viewed
with the same mentality as operating a business. Those that
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completely revamp their approach to chase short-term losses

are the restaurant owners that shut down after only a few
days. Sports investing is a process that requires long-term
commitment. Expecting substantial gains without a long-term
mindset will only result in failure. Inconsistency is the equivalent
of getting hired for a project and asking to be paid a few hours
into the job.
The only way to be profitable in sports investing is to adopt a

long-term mindset and remain consistent. Those that fail to
understand this concept are doomed to fail. Sports investors
with short-term goals will jump from one capper to the next
expecting wins every day. When they fail to get daily winners,
they will inevitably give up with a net loss. This is a sure road to
failure!
Remember to treat sports investing as a process and consider

your results on a monthly or season-to-season scale. By doing
so, you will not chase short-term losses and can protect the
profits that come from following proven sports handicappers.
Those that adopt a long-term strategy will be able to manage
their way through losses to enjoy the last laugh when they cash
in each season.
Myth #3: The Fix and Insider

Information
The concept of the fix is a widespread belief amongst
amateur bettors to explain away improbable sports outcomes.
Occasionally, accusations of a fix even make it into respected
books and magazines. While there have been a few scandals
over recent years involving point shaving and corrupted
referees, the fix has largely been eradicated from major
professional sports. Dirty money no longer talks like it once did
in team sports.
Over the last 15 years, the salaries of professional athletes

have skyrocketed. Important players, who would need to be
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bribed or corrupted to fix the outcome of a game, make millions

of dollars each season. Players stand to make even more
from endorsements and advertisements, which would be lost if
they were ever caught tampering with the integrity of a game.
Moreover, it would cost a substantial amount of money to bribe
and corrupt multiple superstar players. The amount being
wagered would be so large that multiple sportsbooks would
need to be used to cover dirty investments and the money won
would not go unnoticed. In the end, the system is unlikely to
exist on such a large scale in modern sports. Additionally, the
multiple Z-Code experts consistently generating profit would not
be able to do so if the games werent honest. In the end, the
fix is largely a thing of the past.
Insider information is another common myth that scheming

handicappers use to attract clients. The promise of insider
information is more realistic than the idea of a fix, but just as
mythical. Many professional handicapping services claim to
have secret information behind their success. If they win, the
user feels privileged to be connected to insider information.
When the service loses, the service claims their inside
information changed at the last minute and they were unable to
relay the message in time. This is a road to hell.
There is no insider information that can be relied on

consistently. Even if your brother is a professional basketball
player, you are unlikely to receive special information that will
regularly influence the outcome of a game. Insider information
is little more than a lowlife scam used by handicappers to
attract new clients.
Virtually all successful sports bettors work hard at

handicapping. We dont simply roll out of bed and make bets.
We dont utilize inside information to analyze games.
The information used to analyze games is readily available
to anyone that makes the effort to find it. To profit from
handicapping, you should expect to make a similar effort and
not expect magic fixes. Any services promising otherwise
are dishonest.
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Myth #4: Worrying About

Day-to-Day Losses
Short-term losses are inherent in even the most successful
sports prediction systems. By worrying about day-to-day losses
and allowing small losses to influence money management
strategies, a sports investor jeopardizes the long-term profit of a
winning system.
Every system has losses along the way. Worrying about

losses will only hurt profitability. When you get stressed, youll
be tempted to jump off the wagon at the worst time and lose
winning picks that come after any drawdown in a proven
system. Remember, after every rain shower comes the
sun.
A good handicapper should be transparent with documented

and verifiable profits in a winning system. Following a good
handicappers system is like a long flight in that there may
be some turbulence along the way. By enduring short-term
losses with smart money management strategies, long-term
profits are protected in a winning system. When you follow
a good handicapper, trust their proven system and always
consider results with a long-term scope. Dont expect the
system to be profitable each week, but evaluate profits on a
monthly or season-to-season basis.
Stick to the rules and win.
Myth #5: Beating the Bookies

A common misconception of novice sports bettors is that
winners are beating the bookies. The truth is that the bookies
always win. Professional handicappers beat the losers.
Losers are casual gamblers that dont have a system or bet with
emotion. Those that simply support a favorite team by betting
blindly suffer long-term losses that make bookies rich. By
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developing or following a winning system, handicappers beat

these losers.
Bookies collect a commission on all the lines they offer, known

as the juice. No matter who wins, the bookie always gets a
commission. As a result, one cannot simply follow favorites
and expect long-term profit. Following sportsbook favorites is
a guaranteed path to failure. Statistically, sportsbook favorites
only win 56% of the time with odds of 1.66 or worse. Over the
course of 100 flat bets on heavy favorites, novice bettors are
unlikely to beat the odds.
Example: 100 Bets on Heavy Favorites
On 56 winning wagers, this strategy averages 56 X (1.66-1) =

$36.96 profit.
On 44 losing wagers, this strategy averages a net loss of 44 x 1

= $44.
The net loss is over seven units when utilizing a strategy that
only bets on heavy favorites. Despite winning the majority of
your bets, it is extremely difficult to turn a profit by betting only
sportsbook favorites at strong odds.
Favorites seem to be stronger teams, but a winning strategy

seeks value. In professional sports, the difference between the
best and worst teams is not as great as it may appear. Blindly
following favorites is proven to be a losing strategy.
Myth #6: Professional

Handicapping Services
Many sports investors question the value of seeking
professional handicapping services for advice. Since data is
publicly available, it can sometimes be difficult to understand
the value of a professional service.
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Truth be told, its virtually impossible to gain a competitive

edge, much less exploit sportsbook odds for a profit, without
dedicating hours upon hours to the craft. Working with
a professional handicapper for sports investing is like working
with a stock broker while developing a financial portfolio. Even
though information is publicly available, time and professional
experience give expert systems value.
The most challenging issue regarding the use of professional

handicapping services is the abundance of fraudulent services
in the market. The key to finding success following an expert
handicapper is distinguishing reputable handicapping services
from money-stealing scams.
Be wary of services that offer free picks. Remember, free

cheese only exists in the mousetrap!
Certain guarantees from handicapping services give the illusion

of credibility, but many are built into the scam. For instance,
an offer of an extra week of service if the user fails to generate
a profit is hardly a guarantee at all. A guarantee for an extra
week of a faulty product only doubles your losses in the end,
while the handicapping service scheme keeps all payments.
The only legitimate guarantee is for your money back, and even
then youve lost your investment on whatever picks the losing
service has generated for you. In the end, winning is all that
matters with a handicapping service.
The key to winning in sports investing is setting long-term

goals, utilizing proper money management, and acquiring the
guidance of a winning handicapper. Winning is what sports
investing is all about. With hard work, discipline, money
management, and some luck, sports betting can be an exciting
and profitable form of investment. Avoid the tricks of fraudulent
services and find a winning handicapper!
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Myth #7: Stop Gambling,

Start Investing
Sports investing is about mitigating risk with long-term results to

take the gamble out of sports betting. This system is not for you
if you are drawn to sports investing for the thrill of potentially
losing your bet. The Z-Code System was developed to produce
profits every month. We do not follow sports for the sake of
gambling, nor are we simply fans. Sports investing is strictly
business for us, and as awful as it may sound, we do it for the
money.
The truth is the Z-Code System is not about gambling on

sports. Z-Code is about following the system and winning in
the long run. Treat sports investing as a business. We do not
gamble.
Money management is at the heart of long-term success in the

Z-Code System. In addition to access to winning predictions
and picks, money management is the key factor in determining
the success or failure of a handicapping system. Money
management principles are frequently overlooked, but failing
to exercise proper money management can destroy a winning
system. By chasing short-term losses, being inconsistent and
aggressive with wager sizes, or not properly limiting the impact
of a losing streak, a successful long-term system can have
devastating short-term results. Even if a system is winning, poor
money management will lead to losses. Money management is
essential in any system.
The concept of proper money management can seem

obscure to undisciplined bettors. Money management involves
incorporating controlled bankroll risk into a system on a weekly
basis. Determining how much to risk is a crucial factor in a
successful system, and conservative long-term approaches to
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money management systems are extremely profitable. Money

management helps sustain profits while limiting risk through
consistency. Because risk is unavoidable, proper money
management strategy requires discipline to earn a profit while
mitigating losses. In the end, money management is crucial to
success.
Money Management and Following the System Is

Everything!
CONSISTENCY is crucial to successfully following a system

in sports investing. There is losing and winning throughout any
system. No system can win every day! It is important to realize
that sports investing is a PROCESS.
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The sports investing is a disciplined, responsible method of sports betting
focused on the principle of money management. The principles of sports
investing allow you to maximize your profits while minimizing your risk.
Even the best systems will lose on occasion. In fact, some

losing streaks can last for days even in great systems. The idea
behind money management is to limit bet sizes and endure
losing streaks in order to capitalize on the wins that follow.
Many are tempted to abandon winning systems that go cold.
The issue with prematurely abandoning a winning system on
a losing streak is that the winning picks that recoup losses are
also abandoned.
Money management principles also apply to short-term

anxiety. During the same losing streaks that cause amateur
handicappers to abandon winning systems, many take to an
aggressive approach to recoup losses all at once. In the end,
abandoning conservative money management strategies
can cause devastating losses in the short-term. Consistently
following a system and limiting long-term risk is crucial to
successful handicapping.
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Z-Code Systems many talented experts and Z-Codes

computer-generated suggestions are proven to win in the long-
run. The system is fully-verifiable, documented, and proven.
However, successful sports investing requires commitment
and consistency. Without a long-term approach, even winning
systems can lose.
Myth #8: Fully-Automated Betting

Fully-automated betting is a popular myth in the sports investing
community. The idea calls for robotic betting systems that
consistently spit out profits each week.
Fully-automated betting is the lazy mans dream. Simply

place money into a sportsbook account, attach a robot via
sophisticated software, and let the software place winning bets
for you. Through this magical system, a gambler doesnt need
to analyze games or think. The user needs only to check their
account once a week and hit the withdraw profits button.
Many scams lure accounts into their trap using this trick.
The truth is that fully automated

public betting robots do not exist.
Computer algorithms can be one useful parameter for sports

investing, but fail when they go unfiltered. Blindly trusting a
robot to make bets for you is a dangerous strategy. Sportsbooks
manipulate lines to ensure profits, and computerized systems
with finite bankrolls fail as a result.
Z-Code predictions stem from a combination of expert opinions

and computerized analysis. Within the multi-parameter Z-Code
system, the responsibility of money management, which picks
to follow and how will always be with the individual sports
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investor. Expert guidance is an equally important component to

the proven success of the Z-Code system. To rely solely on a
robotic system and trend analysis is a recipe for failure against
sportsbooks.
In the end, fully-automated betting is like a hammer with an

electricity cord.
Myth #9: The Trend is Your

Friend... With a Knife
In the modern era of sports, you can find a trend to support

pretty much anything. Sports preview writers like to use obscure
trends for perceived credibility, while sportsbooks offer trends to
bettors to influence and support their wagers. Many trends are
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dated and irrelevant, and wading through erroneous data will go

a long way towards successful trend analysis.
What trends are truly relevant? How long before a trend can no
longer be relied on? Can trends be trusted regardless of how
smart they sound when players, coaches, and circumstances
are continually changing for each team?
In hockey, for example, a popular trend is the performance of a

goaltender against a given team over the course of their career.
These trends continually pop up despite changing rosters,
even when a goaltender has changed teams. How relevant is
a goalies lifetime success when he plays for a new team and
both rosters are drastically different?
Even recent trends can be manipulated to support both sides of

a wager.
Handicapper A gets a gut feeling that the Detroit Red

Wings Vs Chicago Blackhawks total will go OVER.
His bookie is happy to supply trend analysis to support his

inclinations:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicagos last 6 games.

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicagos last 10 games on
the road.
Satisfied that trends support his bet, Handicapper A concludes
his research and bets with confidence.
Handicapper B gets a gut feeling that the same game

will go UNDER.
His bookie is once again happy to help with trend analysis:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroits last 8 games when

playing at home against Chicago.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicagos last 8 games

when playing on the road against Detroit.
Satisfied that trends support the under, Handicapper B also

bets with confidence.
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Both players increase their wager confidence after finding

trends to support their bets. The sportsbook they both use gets
a larger commission off the juice because the trends allowed
both handicappers to bet with confidence.
Manipulated trends can be extremely dangerous when

handicapping. Trends can be your friend when analyzed
properly, but all too often statistics and trends prove erroneous.
How to be a Winner
The key to successful sports investing is consistency with
a long-term mindset. By understanding the nine myths that
many gamblers fall victim to, youll be a winner with proper
money management and the right tools. If you allow short-term
losses to dictate strategy, failure is inevitable. Sports investing
is no get-rich scheme, though the industry is filled with scams.
Finding a winning handicapper and a successful system is
crucial.
The real treasure of the Z-Code community is access to winning

picks and knowledgeable experts. Z-Code offers the opportunity
to learn how to be successful with long-term, proven systems.
By following a winning system with proper money management,
you are guaranteed to be a winner.
The graph below shows a profitable chart with a growing

bankroll over six years. However, if we zoom in to a one-
month period, we see that losing weeks and months do exist in
winning systems. Most novice sports bettors fail to understand
the value of a long-term perspective. As this graph below
proves, long-term success is riddled with short-term losses.
Perseverance and consistency determine success when
following a winning system.
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Remember, always see the Big Picture! Sports investing is a PROCESS!
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How To Avoid Handicapping

SCAMS & Most Common
Newbie Mistakes
By Trey Richards
In this article, I want to give you useful advice and warnings

on how to avoid sports pick scams and also show you how to
avoid the most common mistakes that newbies make byfalling
into traps of scammers in sports betting industry.
You see, in a niche overcrowded by scam artists and so called

guru handicappers selling sure bets and guaranteed
locks of the century for hundreds of dollars through online
advertising and even via radio commercials, its very hard to
find genuine products that really work.
I am sure youve lost money several times trying to buy such

so-called guaranteed winners, usually just in time to see the
guru go on a cold streak and start losing all bets.
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When it comes to providing proof, the scammers usually tell you

I am 9 wins 1 loss in the last 10 games!! Dont be
fooled by this trick. The short term wins provide no guarantee
about the long term success. If youre smart, youll ask him,
what about other 100 bets that you lost before the hot streak?
This is exactly why Zcode decided to start a Public Anti-

Scam Challenge. We opened several accounts at
independent 3rd party monitoring sites such as
Pickmonitor and BetDog with the purpose of doubling the
bankroll in public, in front of your eyes!
And we succeeded. Not just once, not twice... we doubled the

bankroll5 times on different sports and different systems!
Below, you will find the doubled accounts so you can verify
them yourself.
These are not some lucky 10 big bets that doubled but a solid
streak of 250-300 picks displaying our long term performance!
Fresh bankroll (just doubled today) 227W - 84L, +30 752,66

EUR Profit.
http://www.betdog.eu/profile/ZcodeBankrollBuilder2
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Previous one:
http://www.betdog.eu/profile/ZcodeBankrollBuilder
293 Win - 71L + 23 431,30 EUR Profit
We had 3 more before doubled as well, in 2013 and 2014!
Remember, only proven systems can bring you long-term profit

on sports investing.
When choosing a system to follow, always make

sure that:
a) Its backtested and there is solid verified proof
b) Results are long-term and not just a short-term lucky streak
c) The system is technical and does not rely on handicappers

gut feeling but on solid mathematical formulas and trends.
d) Money Management is carefully planned. All what if

situations are taken care of.
You will find more of such advice, tips and picks at

ZcodeSystem.com , so dont sell yourself short. Join Z-Code
now and change your luck with proven long-term strategies
and trends. Good luck to you and lets win together for years to
come!
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Z-Codes
Essential Sports
Investing Tools
The Z-Code System for sports investing predictions utilizes
innovative tools that guide research and analysis. In addition
to our famous computerized prediction services and expert
analysis, these tools help filter selections by adding useful
parameters to any system.
New to sports investing? Eachtoolcomes with a

comprehensive video tutorial!
During the last 12 years, Z-Codes sports investing laboratory

has developed a variety of essentialtoolsto help sports
investors win. These tools are outlined below:
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Z-CODE LINE REVERSALSTOOL:

http://linereversals.com
Line ReversalTool Never bet blindly!Most lines are never

a 50/50 split amongst the public. The Z-Code Line Reversal
Toolshows LIVE changes in Las Vegas lines, spreads and
totals as lines are manipulated to influence public money. Public
percentages are displayed with charts that show line movement
as it happens in real time. This powerful tool allows you to see
live updates as smart money pours in. The Line Reversal Tool
identifies sharp bettors placing their bets. This tool is essential
for serious sports investors that want to avoid betting with the
losing public and against Las Vegas. An easy video tutorial is
included!
An example is detailed below:
The Z-Code Line Reversal Tool Features:
1. LIVE real time odds and charts.
2. No delays updates occur LIVE!
3. No middlemen - odds come directly from trusted

sportsbooks.
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4. No extra fees - Z-Code Members have free access to all

Z-Code tools!
5. AUTO-UPDATE: No need to refresh the page.
6. One-click switch to the next game for east page navigation.
7. Calendar allows you to check lines from archived games.
8. ODDS in TWO formats - friendly to US and EU members.
9. NO CONFUSION: We clearly interpret line movements and

which team is displayed.
10. Public percentages are shown on the chart!
11. Smart and sharp money alerts!
Video Tutorial for Line Reversal Tools:

http://youtu.be/rJ3kCoBZFMI
Z-CODE OSCILLATOR:
http://zcodesystem.com/mlb_oscillator/
Betting Moneylines?The Z-Code Oscillator is a helpful tool that

shows the current strength of two opponents through a simple
line chart. These charts allow for an easy comparison that
predicts performance trends. The oscillator works in conjunction
with other Z-Code parameters with a high success rate. Team
status, current record, recent performance, and the difference
(Delta) between the current conditions of two teams all factor
into oscillation data.
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Z-CODE TOTALS PREDICTOR:

http://zcodesystem.com/totals_predictor
Betting Team Totals?Making Over/Under Wagers? The Z-Code

Totals Predictor and its accompanying video tutorial allow
for easy totals prediction and trend analysis. Based on Z-Code
Expert Jonathan Mas highly profitable system concepts, the
Z-Code Totals Predictor is a unique tool with a high success
rate!
Much like the oscillator, the totals predictor provides an easily

interpreted chart that compares a teams performance to the
over/under line set by Las Vegas. Team performance oscillates
along the graph, allowing the Z-Code Totals Predictor to
forecast scoring potential.
Video tutorial: http://youtu.be/UMTL0hiHR8s
Winning with the Z-Code Totals Predictor:
1. Progression systems are extremely successful because the

Z-Code Totals Predictor, when interpreted correctly, rarely fails
four times in a row.
2. Ignore all games with unclear signals. Discretion is a crucial

element to a successful betting system.
3. Be sure of starting lineups; Backup players can drastically

influence forecasting success.
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4. Remember that teams tend to perform worse on the road.
5. The opinions of Z-Code experts are a key parameter to

Totals Prediction Systems. If all parameters do not align with
confidence, it is best to avoid betting on a game.
Z-CODE MLB PITCHER PROFIT OSCILLATOR:

http://zcodesystem.com/mlb
The Z-Code MLB Pitcher Profit Oscillatordisplays recent

pitcher performance in a simple chart. This oscillator is based
on whether a team wins a game in which a pitcher starts, not
necessarily a pitchers record. The oscillator allows for an easy
comparison between two pitchers by displaying their recent
performance, current trends, current team status, pitcher
profitability throughout the season, and the difference (delta)
between two pitchers current profitability.
Each pitcher is evaluated solely on how much profit they have

generated for sports investors in their starts. Avoid unprofitable
pitchers and the traps set by recognizable names by using the
Z-Code Pitcher Profit Oscillator!
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POWER RANKINGS:
http://zcodesystem.com/pr_indicator
Z-Code Power Rankings Indicator for All Four Major

Sports!
Another feature of the Z-Code System is its automatically
updated, daily Power Rankings for NHL, NBA, MLB, and NFL
teams. Power Rankings show the real condition of teams
based on internal system indicators, not just wins and losses.
Power Rankings tend to be more useful than simply identifying
a teams place in the standings as a performance forecasting
parameter.
Daily Power Rankings are useful to professional bettors

because they allow for a current explanation of the REAL
performance of a team. The place a team has in the standings
may only tell half the story. Traditional standings tables will still
show a high position for the team that has collapsed if they still
have a high place in the standings. Power Rankings are a key
parameter to successful sports investing.
Another feature of Z-Codes Daily Power Rankings is an

interpretation of how the rankings change over time. Trend
analysis allows for better forecasting results through daily
power rankings than simply ranking the teams alone. Below is
an example of power rankings data being used to compare the
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stability and performance of two teams: http://zcodesystem.com/

pr_indicatir/?sport=NHL&team1=Philadelphia&team2=NY%20Islanders
Z-Code Head-to-Head Analysis Tool
The Z-code Head-to-Head Tool is a unique feature of the

Z-Code System that provides the full scope of information on
how two teams have performed against one other. The head-
to-head tool displays the results, odds, and profitability of two
teams in a given matchup.
Team status information makes head-to-head analysis powerful.

The Z-Code Head-to-Head Tool allows a user to analyze head-
to-head performances based on how well a team was playing
at the time. If a team won most meetings with a performance
status comparable to its current play, it is likely they will win
again.
While you cannot base a pick selection entirely on head-to-

head results, the Z-Code Head-to-Head Analysis Tool gives
important insight into a game. It is one useful parameter in a
selection, and combining it with the other parameters of the
Z-Code System will help sustain profitability.
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An example of the Z-Code Head-to-Head Analysis Tool is

shown below: http://zcodesystem.com/headtohead/?sport=NHL&te
am1=Montreal&team2=Ottawa
Looking for automated and proven expert picks? Don't miss out
on the profits!
Join the Z-Code VIP Club to follow verifiable, winning sports

predictions and gain access to all of the tools in the Z-Code
System:
http://zcodesystem.com
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Building Your Profitable System

With The Tools of Z-Code
By El Andy
Having been a happy Z-Code member for several months now,

I always get a good laugh when I hear an ad on the radio for a
season of guaranteed winning picks for only $1,500. Make that
purchase, and you'll get a lovely email every other day or so
with a selection or two from various experts that will probably
finish any given season somewhere in the ballpark of 50-60%
accuracy. How awesome is that?
In the world of sports investment clubs, there is not a single

category that Z-Code does not rank #1 by a longshot. It is truly
the hidden gem of the world, and the best purchase I ever have
or ever will make. Your subscription includes a 24 hour per
day bustling community filled with fantastic administrators, true
experts from all over the globe in nearly any sport imaginable,
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and an upbeat friendly community that genuinely feel like an

extension of your family. The knowledge and consistency of all
involved is unparalleled. In a 24 hour period you could, cash in
on live tennis plays from Australia, score big on a KHL round
robin, have a perfect day in the NFL, and cap off your night with
winning picks in the NBA and NHL. The creators of Z-Code
have indeed designed a masterpiece and it is growing and
improving every single day. But believe it or not, it gets even
better.
Z-Code provides all VIP members with a wide variety of tools,

charts, trends, and over a decade of sports history right at your
fingertips. With all of these resources at your disposal, anyone
can create a winning system to enjoy and take pride in for years
to come. After about a month of soaking up information quietly,
I decided it was time to pursue my ultimate goal: the creation of
a multi sport betting system capable of providing 75% accuracy
365 days a year. I mapped out my journey, looking to achieve
success in NCAA football, the NFL, the NBA, the NHL, and
MLB. If you're reading this, there's a good chance you have
daydreamed about making a living profiting on sports investing.
If you're willing to commit a little time and effort, you WILL be
there. The closest I have been to a cubicle since joining is my
local bank branch to deposit my winnings!
There is no doubt that building a winning sports system is a

challenge. If it weren't, there would be a lot more guys out there
enjoying the life that I live today. While every system is unique
to the creator and always an ongoing progression towards
achieving success, Z-Code allows individuals to a front row seat
towards your ultimate goal.
My first step began with the fellow community members or

Z-Coders as we call each other. These individuals are a rare
species in the human race. They are all willing to share their
time and expertise with one another and with such a diverse
global knowledge pool, you are immersed into a classroom
unlike any other. The administrators have done a fantastic job
with helping you establish the fundamentals of sports investing.
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There are videos that show you how to optimize every available
feature on the site. Additionally, you learn valuable knowledge
in money management, which is the pillar of longevity in the
industry. I decided to tackle both areas of American football first.
I quickly picked up on things that the average weekend gambler
will likely never hear about. Football is king in the sports gaming
industry, and the limited plays allow the bookmakers to fine
tune every game for optimum profit. No doubt you've heard the
phrase Vegas always wins! a few times in your life. No lie
there: that's 100% true.
The brain trust at Z-Code put together an application called line

reversals. This product is about as close to a crystal ball as you
can get. The line reversals app is updated constantly and tracks
important public betting trends up until kickoff. The community
has gradually learned how to use data from this to get a firm
read on each aspect of a football game that the bookmakers
will manipulate to their advantage. The ability to be armed with
this knowledge creates a unique opportunity to bet WITH the
bookies instead of wagering with the mass public, which as one
might suspect loses with a very high frequency. Of course, there
are games that even the most shrewd casino handicappers can
not get an accurate read on. This is where you put into play
the shared knowledge of the community and put yourself in a
position to STILL come out on top. Historical trends, computer
data from the ELO system, up to the minute injury reports, and
many other things can assist you in optimizing your wagering
methods for the highest ROI plausible.
In one short month, I was able to combine these factors into

a deadly accurate method for football game predictions. Just
to give you an idea of how powerful the line reversal tool in
itself is, I was able to pull of nine wins and zero losses with
the money lines, spreads, and totals in the BCS National
Championship Game, the AFC Championship game, and the
NFC championship game. I was ecstatic. My personal football
selections were hitting with unheard of precision in the sports
gaming world. I was eager to continue along the path of profits
with the next sport on my list.
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The average bettor would not know where to turn when it

comes to daily wagering against the spread in the NBA. With
Z-Code, you can quickly build a strong NBA system. I decided
for this sport, I wanted to remove the public tracking factor
entirely. I accomplished this by preparing ahead of time in
order to make my move on the opening line, before the bookies
have a chance to get the jump on you. Z-Code devotes an
entire mobile command center to each and every NBA game.
From there, you can just start setting filters and parameters to
achieve huge payouts daily.
Z-Code's innovative Power Rankings Indicator gives you up to

the minute updates on the true comparative value of each team,
so you can always see which teams are trending upwards and
which teams are trending downwards. A head to head tool
allows you to view prior results between the two teams in the
upcoming game. Also a unique oscillator will give you even
further detailed leverage on the action. A simple click even lets
you see up to date performance with the handicap factored
in, removing tedious guesswork in comparing against the
spread performance between opponents. Also in your arsenal
is the Volatility Oscillator, which will give you a fantastic idea
about teams that tend to either win or lose in their predicted
manor. A seemingly obvious matchup can quickly come into
question when the Volatility Oscillator reveals their collective
unpredictability.
The availability of so much information makes it so much easier

to be fully prepared to make a smart play. Want to know how
your lean has performed against the spread at home recently?
A wave of the cursor will give you the exact percentage. You
can also see the results of each team's most recent games
side by side. All of the sudden, the team with that big average
margin of victory seems a little less impressive when you see
exactly who those victories were against! The best part of this
strategy was the fact that it transferred right over to the NHL,
a sport that I had almost no experience with, and produced
nearly identical successful results. Add in constant streaming
commentary from the big board all day, and it's nearly harder to
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be wrong than it is to be correct!
The true perfectionist will always have his or her losses ready
for examination and comparison. The availability of everything
right at your fingertips makes it so easy to fine tune and
improve your system. As an added bonus, you can purchase
the Z-Code almanac, containing 11 years of results from major
sports that you can backtest against time after time.
If you've ever had aspirations of being a great handicapper,

a Z-Code membership is your first class ticket. It's truly
unbelievable how much you can accomplish with this powerful
database. Gone are the days when I dreaded getting out of
bed to drag myself to work. I now have to force myself to take
time off! My only regret is that I was unable to stumble upon
this fantastic place sooner. In my short time at Z-Code, I have
accomplished so much and feel as though I am just beginning
to scratch the surface. The naysayers will be quick to warn
you that professional gamblers do not exist. They are correct!
We are not a community of gamblers, we are a community of
investors with a passion for what we do. It's hard not to love
what you do when a long day at the office is the result of close
west coast basketball games! So whether you are already a
part of the family, or are considering joining, I challenge you to
be happy and prosperous in life.
As we regularly say in the Z-Family, LET'S WIN!
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Getting Started With Z-Code

Bonus Tools
by El Andy
The following is a beginners guide to entry level interpretation

of data presented from the many bonus tools offered within the
Z-Code System. As a full disclaimer, what you are reading is
simply the jumping off point for each of these assets, and with
time and practice, you will continue to advance in your ability
to analyze charts and data and in turn, translate them to profit!
This is an example of this surface level analysis utilized to make
a winning pick ATS on a game between the Boston Celtics and
Washington Wizards on January 22st 2014.
1. Mission Control
This is the unofficial captains chair of each event

(NBA,NHL,NFL,MLB) inside Zcode VIP Club. The white text
box contains a brief write up of the game along with any notable
information relating to injuries or recent trends. On the top left,
you will see the automated Z-Code pick (changing throughout
the day until 3 hours prior to starting time).
The system gives estimated percentages for the outright

winner, chance of covering the spread, and over/under. Below,
you will find various recommendations of plays for this particular
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event. In this example, we see that Washington Wizards are large

favorites to win at home against a weaker foe. However, Z-Code
also projects over a 60% chance for the Celtics to cover the spread
of 9.5 points. Remember, the goal is to search for an edge on the
spread. Placing a wager on steep moneylines is ill advised due to the
significant juice or bookie commission and will always result in long
term losses. This is our first positive indicator for the Celtics.
2. Power Ranks Indicator http://zcodesystem.com/pr_indicator/
Selecting this tool will bring up a head to head comparison between

the two teams performance within the ever evolving Z-Code Power
Ranking System. What we are looking at is the most recent trend
for both teams. Each dot represents their movement within the
power rankings based on their respective games played. Despite
Washingtons overall higher ranking, we see that they are trending
downwards while the Celtics are trending upwards. This is another
indication in favor of the Celtics, as it reflects their recent positive
performance against strong teams.
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3. Head to Head Tool http://zcodesystem.com/headtohead/
Opening this tool shows all recent matches between the two
teams. Although the results can stretch back multiple seasons,
it is more valuable to compare results of the current season,
as teams can experience drastic reorganizing in a single
off season. Washington actually receives the edge in this
department, having beaten the Celtics earlier in the year.
4. Oscillator http://zcodesystem.com/nba_oscillator/
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This application shows us two important sets of data. The first

we see is the general trend that a team has followed throughout
the season. Again, our focus is on performance against the
spread, so we will check the box labeled handicap to bring up
a separate set of lines. We see an upwards trend for the Celtics
and a downwards trend for the Wizards. Advantage is given to
the Celtics here.
5. Volatility Oscillator http://zcodesystem.com/team_

volatility_oscillator/
A little further down is the Volatility Oscillator, which gives

stability ratings to each team. A team on the positive side
can typically be counted on to win as a favorite and lose
as an underdog. A negatively ranked team is regarded as
unpredictable, usually winning games in which they are
underdogs and losing games where they are favored. In a given
matchup, two teams on the positive side of the chart would
grant an edge to the favorite. If both were regarded as unstable
teams, the underdog would get the nod. We see that both
teams are regarded as being highly unpredictable, indicated by
their negative ranking. Yet another nod towards the Celtics.
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6. Against The Spread Stats
Lastly, we can examine short term performance against the

spread by either team by hovering our pointer over the point
spread bet. Here, we will see full season performance against
the spread, last six games against the spread, and last 6 games
at home and on the road for both teams. Despite a long trend of
losses, the Celtics have kept games close and performed at a
better rate against the spread while Washington has performed
less consistently in relation to the handicap
Summary:
Using the most basic interpretation of Z-Code Bonus tools, we

have a fairly decent reason to believe that history will continue
along its current path and the Celtics will succeed in covering
the spread. We decide to test our new found knowledge with a
small bet.
The result? Not only did the Celtics cover the 9.5 handicap, they
actually won out right in a thrilling overtime victory 113:111! And
you have made your first successful sports investment by making
a confident pick based on knowledge acquired from several
powerful sources.
However, consider what you have used to predict the outcome

of this event a tiny stepping stone towards a bright future in your
Z-Code career. As you become more familiar with the site and all
it has to offer, you will build on this foundation and continually add
data and parameters to increase your accuracy in your selections.
Building the ultimate bookie beating system is a marathon, not a
sprint and you will have losing days. However, as your knowledge
in the field grows you will learn to use these losses as a tool in
themselves to prevent them from repeating themselves. With
time, effort, and patience, you will slowly climb your way up the
ladder and join the ranks of the many other Z-Code experts.
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The Z-Code
Oscillator
By Stefanos Pallas
Most people are familiar with stock market line graphs that track
the progress of a particular stocks value, much like the image
below:
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The Z-Code Oscillator is a successful tool for sports investing

that serves a similar purpose to a stock market graph. The
oscillator is a visual display of a teams performance, which
helps explain and predict performance trends. The Z-Code
Oscillator helps make accurate predictions when used properly.
You can access the Zcode Oscillator for MLB and other sports
here http://zcodesystem.com/mlb_oscillator/
The Z-Code Oscillator is a key parameter in sports predictions

due to its simplicity. The oscillator line for a given team moves
up and down with every win and loss. The progress of a
given team in the Z-Code Oscillator depends exclusively on
their performance. While the success and failure of a stock is
dictated by volatile external factors (economy, politics, wars
etc.), current trends in sports investing can often be explained
through visual analysis because internal factors dictate
performance.
The performance of star players, injuries, and chemistry can

directly impact the success of a team over time. If a roster must
deal with injuries, poor performance, coaching changes, or a
difficult schedule, the team is less likely to succeed. If a team
is playing well, they can over-perform for a stretch of time.
Because trends tend to last for multiple games, the oscillator
can successfully predict outcomes based on visual analysis of
recent performance.
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The following example displays how the oscillator

works:
The first step to using the oscillator is identifying the Delta

number, which represents the overall difference in performance
between the two teams through the season. Before considering
the chart, the Delta number can give an indication as to whether
there is value in a given line.
After identifying the gap between the two teams, we consider

each teams oscillation chart. The winning performance peaks
represent resistance levels for a team, while losing valleys
form support levels. Resistance and support levels are key to
interpreting the oscillator correctly.
Resistance peaks represent the highest levels of success a

team has achieved, and can sometimes depict a ceiling for their
performance. Support levels represent a crucial point where
a team desperately fights off a freefall effect from reaching
a new low. You can expect a team to perform better as they
hit support levels, but fall short at their resistance points. If a
team breaks through their support levels, they are in a deep
slump and may continue to lose. If a team breaks through their
resistance levels, they set a new ceiling for their successes. In
this way, the oscillator helps predict the beginning and end of
performance streaks. Essentially, this is the basic value to the
Z-Code Oscillator.
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Lets take a closer look at how the Z-Code Oscillator

works:
When a team is winning, we can trace a straight line over all

recent resistance points to the most recent peak to determine
if they have broken resistance levels with their winning streak.
If the projected end of the line crosses the chart line, the
team has broken resistance is due for another win. If they are
approaching the resistance level, they may be due for a loss.
This process also works when a team approaches their support
level. If a team has broken support level, they are likely due
to continue a lengthy losing streak. If they are approaching
support level, their losing streak may be coming to an end.
This process is outlined in the diagram below:
Interpreting the Example:
The first step shows a Delta differential of 10 units, which

heavily favors the Chicago Cubs (Blue).
Next, we see that the Chicago Cubs have reached their support
level, which means their next game is extremely important. The
Cubs are due to either break through their support level and
continue their losing streak, or rebound with a victory. More
often than not, teams end small winning and losing streaks at
their support and resistance levels. The Cubs have rebounded
at their support level twice in a row.
On the other hand, the Philadelphia Phillies are at their

resistance level. We see from the Z-Code Oscillator that the
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Phillies have reached their resistance level four times but have
failed to break through. Each time a small winning streak leads
to the resistance level, the Phillies lose.
The Z-Code Oscillator suggests that the Cubs will again

rebound from their support level, while the Phillies will fail to
break through their resistance peak. The Oscillator predicts a
comfortable Chicago Cubs win as a result.
The Z-Code Oscillator got this game right with a 5-1 Cubs
victory!
Lets look at a more volatile example:
The first step is identifying the Delta differential between

the two teams, which is three units in favor of the Arizona
Diamondbacks.
The Arizona Diamondbacks (blue line) have reached their

support level, which is a very strong signal. Arizona is likely to
rebound from their support level for the third consecutive time.
The Miami Marlins (red line) reached their support level at the
previous game and bounced back. Comparatively, the Marlins
have a much weaker signal than Arizona because this game is
neither at resistance or support for Miami.
Because Arizona is at support level and has a positive Delta

differential, the Diamondbacks are predicted to win. The game
does not have a strong signal for the Marlins, which gives
Arizona an advantage.
The Z-Code Oscillator again got this game right with an 8-4
Diamondbacks victory.
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Lets look at one final example:
Again, the first step is to identify the Delta differential. For this
game, the Toronto Blue Jays have a Delta differential of seven
units, which is a rather strong signal.
The Toronto Blue Jays (red line) reached their support level
in the previous game. They won, and are probably due to win
again after avoiding a lengthy losing streak. On the other hand,
the Seattle Mariners (blue line) reached their resistance level in
their las game, lost, and are probably due to continue losing.
Because the strong Delta differential and opposing trends both

favor Toronto, the prediction is a strong signal for the Toronto
Blue Jays.
The Z-Code Oscillator got this one right again with a 7-2 Blue
Jays victory.
Z-Code Oscillator Analysis:
The Z-Code Oscillator is a powerful tool for sports predictions.

The signal is not always strong, but it can be relied on
consistently when it gives a clear prediction. It is best used as
one tool in a multi-parameter system.
When all parameters align, the Z-Code Oscillator can help

evaluate confidence in a pick. If expert opinions, Z-Code
predictions, and the Z-Code Oscillator align, we know we
have a strong pick. If all parameters do not align, the Z-Code
Oscillator can help determine if it is best to stay away from a
wager on a given game. At the very least, the Z-Code Oscillator
provides one more highly successful parameter to consider as
part of the winning Z-Code System.
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Anti Public Insider System Video

Tutorial: Why Vegas Always Wins?
Trey Richards
In this part of our book, I would like to show you one of the most
powerful Zcode systems. It is called the Anti Public Insider
System, originally developed by Cliff.
Ever wondered how Vegas always becomes richer and richer

while the rest of the gambling public loses more and more?
The secret to winning here is to bet WITH Vegas against the

public, instead of trying to go with what most people are doing.
Why it is successful is because of this basic truth - Vegas

(and by Vegas, I mean all sportsbooks) is in business to make
money and if the Public won more often than they lost, Vegas
would not exist.
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A man who wants to lead the orchestra must

turn his back on the crowd
Max Lucado
Z-Code has developed a FREE anti-public tool called Line

reversals
Here is how it works:

1. Step 1. Go to the Zcode Line reversals tool located at
linereversals.com and click Public -> Show all to see the
Public % on each side of the game. Check data 1-2 hours
before the games!
2. Step 2. Find the games, for example on NHL hockey, with

the highest ticket amount and the highest percentage of public
money on the home favorite.
For example, on 7 December 2013, such a game was Florida

Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings:
See the public data on the favorite marked in red on the right:
What it means is the public money is heavy on Red Wings. But

think about it. Theres no way Vegas will pay 86% of people on
Moneyline and 93% on -1.5 spread. That would mean Vegas
would lose money and Vegas never loses money, as you all
know by now :)
The result? Guess what? Surprising upset, Panthers win it

2:1. The correct anti-public bet was Florida+1.5 = WON!
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Vegas is prospering, thats the best proof to show you that the
long-term public trend never wins. Bet against the public and
win WITH Vegas!
So lets recap. We are looking for games with a lot of public

tickets on one side and at least 80% of the public on ML and
the spread of a heavy favorite.
We also check Line reversals to make sure that the line

reversal is supporting our underdog and not a favorite.
Finally we place a bet on the Underdog +1.5 spread! Easy!
And it works!
You can follow Cliff at Zcode system club to win using this Anti
Public system!
Remember to watch my Fast Start Webinar if you are new to

Zcode to make sure you begin to profit like the other members
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of our club and dont do the same newbie mistakes that will
cause you to fail! Take care and lets win!
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Sharp Gut feel bettors vs. Vegas

(true story)
Trey Richards
During the last few years, I have seen a lot of newbies who
come in with a true belief they are sharp bettors.
These guys are over confident in their abilities to outsmart

Vegas, and they think that just by using their gut feel approach
along with a couple of supporting trends taken from preview
sites, they believe they can beat the Vegas easily.
Most likely, their story looks like this at first:
Sharp bettor is coming into town...
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Then, it looks something like this..

The next thing you see when you face Vegas:
Vegas is bigger than I thought??!
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And then it ends something like this!
Thats refreshing...
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The bottom line: Vegas is here to make money. They are

sharper, smarter and they have the best technologies you can
ever think of. They are not here to lose money for you and they
are never losing.
If you want to win in sports investing, you need to let go of your

ego and start learning and see what Vegas is doing and go
WITH Vegas against the gambling public.
Remember, when you win, its the rest of the gambling losers
who pay your profits, not Vegas. Vegas never loses.
That is why Fade the Public system is so successful!
Good luck and remember,
Live to WIN
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The Cyclical
Nature of Sports
Investing
Contributed by Alberto Z-Code Predictions Expert
Albertos hierarchy for beating betting cycles
Murphys law Balance law Systems laws logic
Murphys Law: Murphys Law states that anything that could

go wrong, will go wrong. It applies to sports betting because of
the cyclical nature of sports. After months of success, losses
follow once a system goes public. Youre following a successful
capper, but once you do he starts to lose. Beating Murphys
Law is what sports investing is all about.
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Balance law: With every up, there is an inevitable down.

Persevering through drawdown periods and predicting when
they will come is key to sports investing. After several days
of winning, a down period is inevitable. The same is true of
a winning handicappers system when it is struggling. When
following a winning capper during a losing streak, abandoning
the system results in net losses without the recovery period!
Consistency is crucial.
Logical betting without a winning system often fails.
Z-Code Expert Systems are able to work through the cyclical

nature of sports through a variety of filters and parameters.
Z-Code experts have years of experience and understand
the industry, its trends, and how to sustain winning systems.
With consistent commitment and proper money management,
winning systems are always profitable against the hierarchy of
betting laws despite the cyclical nature of sports!
The following chart shows why commitment to winning systems

is integral to sustaining profits:
Z-Code experts developed their system out of years of

experience. We know the ups and downs of sports investing
and have tailored winning systems for long-term profits.
For example, I started following WinningCapperY when

he was on an incredible hot streak, as outlined in the chart
above. As soon as I joined his service, Murphys Law kicked
in and WinningCapperY cooled off. After a few losing days,
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I questioned his system and abandoned his strategy. Once

I dropped his system, it began to show signs of a recovery. I
left the service and missed the winning bets that more than
recouped our short-term losses. When amateur sports bettors
jump from one system to the next, changing their approach
each week, losses are inevitable. Consistency is the key to
beating betting cycles!
Common Cycles:
How to apply these laws when picking a profitable system:
Look for a proven handi- Be cautious of systems Don't jump from system
capper or winning system with lengthy winning to system every week.
on a losing streak with the streaks. Consistency is key to
first signs of heating up. long-term profits.
The same principles tend to apply to individual teams. During

the 2012 MLB season, the San Diego Padres were one of the
streakiest teams in baseball. When the Padres were losing,
they lost badly regardless of who they were playing. When
they were hot, they could beat anyone. No professional teams
are consistently bad throughout an entire season. The same is
true of the leagues best teams as even the mighty New York
Yankees get swept. Understanding the cyclical nature of sports
is key to successful long-term investing.
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The Importance
of Money
Management
Albertos Money Management Plan (Spreadsheet Explanation)
Sports investing is a long-term approach to profitable sports

betting. The most common mistakes of amateur bettors stem
from losses related to a short-term approach. While it is
certainly possible for luck to prevail for a limited time, the best
long-term approach is a conservative one that emphasizes the
value of proper money management.
Most sports bettors lose in the long-term, but those that are able
to sustain a winning system can be extremely profitable. The
gap between winning and losing is narrow, but winning sports
investors have two major commonalities to their approach.
The first step to becoming a winning handicapper is gaining

access to winning picks. Following a successful professional
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handicapping service is the easiest way to consistently make

good selections. Developing your own winning system for
handicapping is also possible. Unfortunately, winning picks are
never enough for long-term success in sports investing. Even
the most successful handicappers fall victim to sportsbooks
without proper money management. Money management
is a crucial element to a successful system. All winning
handicappers pay careful attention to properly controlling their
bankroll. Effectively managing a bankroll helps mitigate risk
while sustaining long-term profits.
Most successful handicappers restrict their wager size to 1-2%

of their bankroll. In doing so, risk is diversified over a series
of picks, rather than isolating risk to a few bets. Developing a
money management plan is integral to the success of most
profitable handicappers. A proper money management plan will
lead to sustained profits.
Building a Successful Money

Management Plan
Utilizing a system like Zcode allows consistent access to
winning picks, which is the foundation of any successful sports
investing strategy. The Z-Code system has a success rate of
well over 55%. By using the Z-Code system, the first step of a
money management plan is complete.
The core of money management is identifying an initial bankroll.

Your bankroll should consist of funds that would not affect your
financial situation if they were lost.
On average, a successful sports investing approach wins

approximately .33 units per day. A unit size of $100, for
example, will typically return $33 profit per day on average.
By mitigating risk and maintaining consistency throughout a
successful money management plan, long-term fluctuations will
be minimal.
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Again, the key to a successful money management system

is making good picks. Z-Code has an army of experts at its
disposal that all follow money management plans. Trey, Day
Dependence, Joaos over/under system, soccer, and NFL
picks all utilize money management plans. Within the Z-Code
community, there are several winning systems to follow.
We will be using the money management file to build a money

management plan. Please download it here for free:
zcodesystem.com/upload/MoneyManagementplan.xlsx
1. Open file and go to selections section. Fill your initial

bankroll. Be conservative and smart about your bankroll
decision!
2. Set your starting date. When do you expect to start to apply

your Money Management Plan (MMP)?
3. Set the months between withdrawals. (Recommended: 3

months to build a proper bankroll.
4. Set the % Increase Bankroll required before making a

withdrawal. Recommended 60% bankroll increase before a
withdrawal.
5. Set the Amount of Profit to be withdrawn. It is the

% of money you want to withdraw from your profits.
(Recommended no more than 50%)
6. Set the unit risk per pick (UNIT size). See below for
recommended unit sizes:
For a low risk wager, risk no more than 2% of your

bankroll (1% recommended).
For medium risk, we recommend wagering between 2%

and 3%
For High risk wagers, we recommend risking between

3% and 5%.
NEVER bet more than 5% of your bankroll.
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7. Set your goal per period to be Free. This is the amount of

profit per period required for your definition of success. (This
value is important for calculating the date you will achieve
this amount)
In case you are following series systems, you can also fill in the
optional selections.
1. Set the Bankroll % you want to win per series. (When betting
a series progression, we recommend never betting to win
more than 1% of your bankroll per series in order to limit
risk.)
2. Set the maximum series multiplier. Some series are X - 3X

- 6X, but you can go up to 7.5X. (In order to limit risk, we do
not recommend D bets, nor do we recommend progressions
of more than 7.5 X.)
Results (explanations for each column):
1. Period number: Defines the period we are in from 1 to N.

Period Column
2. Dates: Starting period date and end period date.
3. Bankroll Required For Withdrawal: bankroll required at the

end of a period in order to make a withdrawal.
4. Withdrawal amount per period is denoted by the Withdrawal

Column.
5. The Bankroll you will have after making your withdrawal per
period is denoted by Bankroll after withdrawal.
6. Profit required for withdrawal column denotes how much

money is needed to win in a given period.
7. Days on the period are also defined for each period.
8. % of Growth per day displays your average growth required

each day. It is dependent upon selected input values.
Maintain a low value, less than 0.7% per day.
9. Profit per day is the anticipated daily profit. Realistically, this

should be less than 0,7% of your bankroll. While some days
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might not be profitable, the average profits overall should

result in this number.
10. Units per day are the average amount of Units you are
supposed to win daily.
11. Maximum stake per pick. X% of your bankroll defined by

you.
12. When following a series, this is the amount expected to win.
13. This column tells you the maximum amount you can lose
per pick. (This is only valid if you are following series)
14. This column tells you when you will be achieving your
period goal (your freedom day).
The money management spreadsheet allows for a long-term

profit pattern to repeat, leading to exponential bankroll growth.
Ultimately, it will be your decision for when to stop profits,

naming the maximum amount you would like to win.
The following example utilizes a predetermined starting bankroll

of $1000 with the following settings:
With these settings, you will be reaching your profit goal of

$3,000 every period cycle in:
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With very little risk, long-term profits are easily accrued each
period.
I invite you to investigate the attached file to build your own

money management plan!
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Z-Code
Expert Systems
and Advice
Staying Conservative,
Selective And Wise
By Stamos and Friends
The Big Picture

With 27 years of sports investing experience, Ive pretty much
seen it all. Ive seen heartbreaking upsets, incredible winning
streaks, and dramatic losses. I've experienced every heart-
wrenching, nerve-racking moment that sports investing has to
offer. In the end, Im certain that theres nothing like the thrill of
winning. That incomparable thrill is magnified by committing to
a winning, disciplined system that prevails over all other
factors.
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The Mindset of a Successful Sports Investor

There are many secrets to my success that I could explain at
length. From experience, I know the importance of developing
a winning strategy and committing to it. I certainly have a
traditional approach, which doesnt always translate to the
ravenous, young world of sports betting. Still, I will try to break
down the keys to sustaining a winning approach to sports
investing.
The best advice I can give centers on developing a successful

mindset. Part of my old-fashioned approach to sports betting
is a focus on the mindset of a successful sports investor.
A successful sports investor must break free from the flawed
mindset of the sports gambler. Professional sports investors
treat gambling as a business, while sportsbooks make their
money on emotional gamblers that will eventually lose. In the
end, there would be no gambling industry if not for the masses
of losers.
Consistency and a long-term mindset are crucial to

success as a sports investor. Having a long-term mindset
is more than simply setting goals for how much profit youd
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like to make in the future. Consistency is more than betting

that same way every time. In fact, the greatest characteristic
that successful sports investors share is an unshakeable
detachment from outcomes.
In other words, remaining committed to a successful system

means becoming emotionally detached from the outcome
regardless of success or failure. The irony is, no one is more
concerned with the outcome of a game than a gambler! As a
result, its no surprise that most gamblers develop an approach
that the exact opposite of what is required for success.
The problem with emotional gambling rather than tempered

sports investing approaches stems from betting too much.
Unit sizes become dangerous, wager selections become
aggressive, and bankrolls diminish quickly when betting with
emotion. A lack of discretion permeates their approach, leading
to desperate losses. In the end, they bankrupt their bankrolls
and throw in the towel, having lost sight of the big picture.
When I was younger (and admittedly foolish), I blew my bankroll

multiple times during losing streaks. Lacking guidance, I was
entirely on my own and made emotional mistakes. I developed
a winning system from the depths of failure that stems from
consistency, emotional detachment, and a long-term, conservative
mindset. Once I developed a proper mindset, I never looked back.
Smart Betting IS an Investment

One of the most important elements of a successful perspective
is viewing sports betting as a business. Smart betting is an
investment, while emotional gambling is a dangerous game
played by fools. As such, there is a clear difference between
sports investing and gambling. With sports investing, like any
other form of investment, one has a mathematical expectation
of return. When one gambles, they take unnecessary risks that
may or may not result in a profitable return. If you structure
your sports betting approach with this in mind, you will be a
successful bettor.
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Sports investing, like any other business venture, is no

guarantee. Quick profits are only promised by scam services
after your money. Sports bettors with short-term goals never
succeed. In the end, a successful and realistic mindset is
everything in successful sports investing.
Mindset is by far the biggest obstacle to being a successful

gambler. Once the proper approach is developed, success is a
simple matter of finding a winning strategy. With the abundant
statistical information available through the internet, sports
betting statistics are available with the click of a button. A few
decades ago, a spreadsheet was an actual sheet of tablature
paper that was updated by hand!
There are a variety of statistics and strategies available, but my

personal opinion from nearly three decades in sports investing
is that the Z-Code System has it right. Their website is by
far the best Ive ever seen when it comes to sports investing
strategies. They provide requisite statistics, probabilities, and
spread percentages all of which are the type of details a
successful sports investor cannot be without.
The real value of the Z-Code community stems from their

access to countless experts and winning systems. Learning
from professionals is easy inside Z-Code, with experts that
ACTUALLY DO make their livings from successful sports
investing. With the proper mindset and a winning sports
prediction service like Z-Code, there is nothing to hold you
back!
The Big Picture: Long-Term Profits

Even the most successful sports investing strategies endure
losses. Winning systems proven with decades of profits
frequently have losing months along the way. The key to a
successful sports investing approach is long-term profits and
money management. Most sports investors new to betting fail to
develop a long-term approach. They chase losses and deplete
bankrolls over short-term losses before winning systems can
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generate profits. In order to be profitable, you must develop

a long-term approach to sports investing by looking at the big
picture. Long-term profits are all that matters in sports investing.
Winning with a Conservative Approach

Sportsbooks commonly offer a multitude of games and
bet types for a reason. Sportsbooks want you to bet more
games than you should. To be successful, you dont need
to place multiple bets per day with relative confidence. A
conservative approach means betting only a few games with
high confidence. Making a few selective wagers and exercising
high levels of discretion is a sure path to success. By utilizing
the tools and filters of Z-Codes VIP Picks and Statistics,
determining the safest bets will allow for sustained profits. You
do NOT have to bet every game to win!
Managing Streaks
The cyclical nature of sports leads to every team, sports capper,
and system going through winning and losing streaks. Streaks
are inherent to sports, and a long-term approach is crucial to
managing streaks successfully.
When immersed in a losing streak, short-term mindsets will lead

to tinkering with parameters of a winning system and chasing
losses. However, as we stated earlier, detaching oneself from
the outcome of games is crucial to developing a successful
mindset. Once a successful plan is place, a profitable sports
investor must resist the emotional urge to deviate from it. A
winner never quits, as clich as it may be, and abandoning a
winning system during a losing streak is a sure path to failure.
Stay consistent and conservative, and the sunshine will break

through the fog.
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How To Start Profitable Investing

in the NBA
By JFEN (Jeff Fenster)
So you are looking to invest in the NBA! Well, I think you are
making a very smart financial decision. There is a TON of
money to be made in the NBA if you know how to find it! The
information here is solely for rookies who are just getting started
and should be used as a guide to keep you out of trouble.
LETS BEGIN!!
In the NBA, you have two teams that are usually not equally
matched in a game where players have the biggest impact on
the outcome. What I mean by this, is. In the NBA, there are
only 5 guys on the floor and they play both ways. Offense and
Defense. The best player can more significantly impact the
outcome then in other sports like MLB, NFL. That is why there
is a lottery system for draft picks in the NBA and the worst team
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is not guaranteed the 1st overall pick. This is critical information as

you look to analyze, invest and ultimately profit on this league.
So WHERE do we start..
We start by understanding baselines and getting our minds right

for investing. First principles of the JFEN system are that we
use accepted public bias to our benefit. Big market teams tend
to get bet on heavily by their big fan base, regardless of the true
outcome. You can be certain that Lakers, Knicks, Celtics, Heat,
Mavericks and Bulls will be over bet by their fan base then Bucks,
Hawks, Bobcats, etc.
Power Rankings NBA http://zcodesystem.com/power_rankings.php
So when the lines open up and you see big market teams vs
small market teams, understand that the line is weighted as Vegas
knows this bias and has built a successful business by leveraging
this knowledge.
For example, if the Lakers were playing the Bucks and the true line
should be Lakers -2, Vegas will and does set the line a few points
off, like Lakers -4.5 knowing that the public will bet the Lakers.
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They are using emotion against the public and know that Laker
fans will take the worst of it (even if its unknowingly) with heavy
dollars. Since the Bucks dont command the same type of
draw, the tickets will be LA heavy and that will push the line
even further away from TRUE. This holds true to the Money
Line as well.
So we look for opportunities where the line available is off the

true line enough to warrant a play on the underdog (the Bucks
in the above example). So the key point Im making here is
this, pay attention to big market teams vs small market teams.
If the rest of the world is overlooking a small market team then
there is a real opportunity to profit.
OK, I get it. Now what?!?!?!
The NBA is VERY home court friendly. For some reason

(not getting into it here), NBA referees tend to officiate very
home friendly. The worst officiating league out of the big 4
Professional sports (NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB) is the NBA without
question. The refs have the biggest impact on the outcome and
it should not be overlooked.
Also,
The NBA is VERY star driven. Most of the stars tend to play
for the big market teams so be very careful taking Money Lines
against them. Even though we just discussed how we look
for small market teams, we ALWAYS take the points. The
Money Line is very dangerous in the NBA. The best players
usually win and so it makes taking Underdog Money Lines very
dangerous. The books are very good at pricing the Money
Lines in such a way that taking the Favorite is also unprofitable
long term because no one wins every game.
As well,
Its also important to know this young teams will traditionally

over foul at the end of the game then veteran teams. Coaches
of young teams want to use every play as an opportunity
to teach their teams. So, if you are taking a young team
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(bobcats) vs the Spurs for example and the line is Spurs -9.5.
Although the line seems large, if the Cats are down by 8 with
12 seconds left, they are more likely to foul the Spurs and put
them on the line so they can run another play. This cannot only
cause you ulcers but also could cost you money.
So how do I put all this together and get started?
So, if you are going out on your own and not following one of
the Z-Fams experts, I would suggest you abide by the following
ROOKIE RULES as you are learning:
1. Money Management is everything, so never in-

vest more than 1% of your bankroll on a play
2. NEVER give more than 7 points. If the line is -7.5

or worse, its not for you (although, as a rookie, I
would be hesitant to even give this many points)
3. NEVER take the Money Line
4. NEVER take a game where the spread is under

3. +/- 3 is ok but if the line is +/- 2.5 or lower, its not
for you
5. ALWAYS take home teams
6. Look for big market teams on the road vs Small

Market teams and take the small market team
7. Look for Home Teams who are getting double dig-

it points (+10 or better)
8. Dont bet against HOT teams If a team has won

3 or more straight, I would avoid betting against
them until you have a system
9. Dont take dogs. If a team has lost 3 straight, I

would avoid betting on them until you have a sys-
tem
10. Check Lineups. If your team is missing a main

starter, AVOID.
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I hope these tips help you get started investing in the NBA! It is
a very profitable sport to invest in when done correctly! Once
you have a better understanding and start building your own
systems, you will divert from this playbook. This is simply a
way for rookies to get started and make a bit of money! If you
have any questions along the way, never hesitate to hit me up
on the Wall or in my Thread!
~ JFEN (Jeff Fenster)
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Creating Value -
How to Maximize
Profit
By Charles Stever
I thought I would take some time in this article to shed light on

sports betting from a value standpoint and what that means for
your investments. There are many many many ways that you
can create value for yourself and systems that will provide value
in different ways:
Contrary Investment: What this means is you have an anti-

public strategy. You set a reasonable limit where you will start
to back the team that is NOT being bet on by the public. Often
people look for significant lopsided public betting of 85%/90%
+ to use this strategy. This is ESPECIALLY valuable in NBA
where spreads can be inflated out of proportion based on public
investment. This investment strategy is one where strike rate
(win rate) is LOW but return is HIGH.
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Back Tested Statistical Trends: This is where teams of

people or software come together to provide an overview of a
given game without interference of qualitative factors. Here the
system is looking to get a HIGH strike rate and a medium/low
return per. A perfect example of this is Aragorn/Legolas NBA
Zcode System. Here is the profit chart:
Market Betting: This is an interesting concept and one that

not a lot of people understand. Ive been market betting for a
while so Ive taken it internally. However, when you first start the
easiest games to understand are those that have public split
right down the middle 50/50 or close to that. The odds drifts you
see through out the day (especially in the early morning, during
line opens and before the game) will give you information on
where real money is going. When the public is lopsided (more
than 60%) one way or the other it can be very tricky :).
Lag Investments or Pure Value:
This is another one of my favourites. Here you monitor the

bottom 5 teams and top 5 teams of a sport for play. The public
money is ALWAYS behind the curve and that is why they
consistently lose. A great example is Columbus, around 3
weeks ago they started turning it around HUGE and I invested
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in them every game to a nice profit. This is because public

money thought Columbus was still terrible and invested in the
other team which provided GREAT value for us on CBJ. The
same goes for a favourite team like the Yankees - if they hit a
slump or major injury get in on the teams they face BEFORE
the curve and youll make a killing.
So how does this all work in practice?
Well for starters always watch games and do little tallies to

yourself before markets open and think to yourself:
1) Who should the favourite team be here?
2) Why should that team be the favourite?
3) Are there injuries, home team advantages or coaching trends

you know about?
4) Where is the public likely to go?
5) Have there been any slumps on either side in the last game
or 2 and are they likely to continue?
6) What is the style of play that each team brings to the game
and how will that affect things like totals etc?
Often if you can answer these questions you have a good idea
of the game and can use the information on Zcode to help
affirm your hunches or deny them :).
Another thing I would recommend doing is CREATING value for

yourself DONT always take the bookies word for the game. Do
your own thinking. Here is an example:
Lets say if Pittsburg faces off against Philadelphia in NHL we

know based on trending that the game is likely OVER and both
teams will rack up points right? What if I told you to look at
the odds for the OVER 6 and it was something like 2.2? That
seems like great value right? Now, what if the UNDER 6 was
only paying 1.7 ... FISHY. The same thing goes if team totals
are posted as 2.5 for a game with a listed game total of 6. The
bookies are telling you that they personally believe the game
will be low scoring.
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KEEP THAT in mind.
Another way to create value is to understand betting and

strike rates. If you have a team that you KNOW will score well
and win but the ML is something dumb like 1.4 you have to
create your own value. In hockey if a team has a ML around
1.4 but they are up against a team with poor goal tending and
defense you can often find VALUE in the team total over 2.5. In
basketball the race to 20 points in first period is ALWAYS better
odds than the ML when the team is a HEAVY favourite.
Keep these things in mind. No one is forcing you to always back

the ML or the spread. Sometimes its better to back other bets
on certain teams where you create the value yourself and leave
the tight lines to the public.
Hope that explains some things for people :).
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Winning With Totals:

Joaos Famous Over/Under
MLB System
Joo Zorro Gonalves, Z-Code Totals Expert,
www.jzorrosports.com
The odds for game totals in baseball are typically more

reasonable than betting on favorites and moneylines alone.
As a result, a successful long-term system has an even better
chance of being profitable when betting on game totals. Betting
baseball totals is popular, but it is not necessarily easy. Creating
a winning system for totals predictions requires extensive
research, but it can be extremely lucrative!
Admittedly, my favorite sport is soccer. I am Portuguese and

baseball was foreign to me when I began following the MLB a
few years ago. However, as a statistics fanatic, I immediately
fell in love with baseball. There is no other sport with more
relevant statistics and comprehensive analysis than baseball!
For the 2012 MLB season, we launched a totals prediction
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system with progressions that were successful more than

98% of the time. It has taken years of research, but we finally
perfected our over/under system.
Five Steps to Creating a Winning MLB System:

1. Understand MLB rules
2. Find a winning formula
3. Determine the system type
4. Extensive back testing to ensure successful long-term
results
5. Implement proper money management tools
Understanding MLB rules

Being a baseball fan is not a requirement for developing a
winning sports investing system. However, a comprehensive
understanding of the rules will benefit your system.
Understanding how the game is played and knowing the key
statistics can be crucial.
Helpful Resources:
Official Baseball Rules (2012 Edition):

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/y2012/Official_Baseball_Rules.pdf
MLB Statistics Glossary:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?page=stats/glossary
Finding a Winning Formula

Because of the wide array of trends and analysis available,
there are multiple factors to consider when determining a
systems winning formula. In our over/under system, the most
important criteria are pitching statistics, hitting statistics, and
recent over/under trends for a given team.
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Pitching Statistics
Most MLB analysts dedicate their time to analyzing starting

pitchers. The performance of a starting pitcher has more
influence over the final result of a game than any other
parameter. Unfortunately, analyzing starting pitching is one of
the most difficult elements of a winning system because of the
many statistics available.
It can sometimes be difficult to interpret the relevance of

starting pitching statistics. For instance, the performance of a
starting pitcher against a particular team over their career can
be a misleading or useful statistic, particularly when a pitcher
plays a team regularly. Some pitchers do simply dominate a
certain opponent. Others might feel more comfortable in a given
ballpark. Some success is driven by the quality of a roster,
which changes over time.
In addition to trend analysis, there are a variety of indicators for

the relative success of a given pitcher. In our system, wins and
losses are not important because the system focuses on game
totals. Unlike somewhat arbitrary wins and losses numbers,
ERA can directly impact a totals system. Statistics are even
available for the OVER and UNDER yield percentage of a given
pitcher. For instance, in 2010, nearly 70% of Kevin Correias
starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates went OVER! Knowing this
information can help develop a winning system for game totals.
Hitting Statistics
When dealing with game totals, runs scored and runs allowed
are extremely important when analyzing two teams. Teams
that score and allow high run totals tend to go OVER when
their opponents have a similar style of play, while teams led by
pitching and defense tend to go UNDER when playing a similar
opponent.
Giving consideration to the caliber of each teams lineup is a

simple way to lend balance to a winning totals system. Injuries,
slumps, and benched superstars can also impact the efficiency
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of a lineup on a given day. If a high-caliber lineup is slumping or

a key player is injured, there is nothing wrong with staying away
from a risky OVER bet. If a weak lineup is hot, the UNDER may
not be a good option. Hitting statistics and run total trends are a
crucial part of a team totals system.
Team OVER / UNDER Bias
The way a team behaves in terms of OVER and UNDER
Baltimore (2010)
UNDER 59.4%
Chicago White Sox (2009)

UNDER 60.8%
Oakland (2008)
UNDER 59.2%
Miami (2007)
OVER 58.4%
LA Dodgers (2003)
UNDER 63%
percentage over the course of a season is a crucial parameter

to our system.
In 2011, game totals involving the New York Mets went OVER
nearly 60% of the time. The Mets played 162 games, 92 went
OVER, 64 were UNDER, and six pushed. This includes games
where a pitching matchup would obviously lend to an under
total. As such, the New York Mets were extremely profitable in
our system for 2011.
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If you place a bet on the OVER for $100 in each New York Mets
game during 2011 season, you would have won more than
$2,000 without applying any other filters.
Other examples of teams with very high OVER% or UNDER%:
Determining System Type: Flat or Progression?
There are two types of successful betting systems: flat and

progression. After developing criteria and filters for a system,
the next step is to designate whether your system will be more
successful utilizing risky progressions or consistent betting
approaches.
In a flat betting system, a wager is consistent with every

bet. With varying confidence, you can alter your unit size, but a
typical flat betting system utilizes the same wager size for every
bet. The key to a flat betting system is that you do not chase
losses in a progression. There tends to be less immediate risk
in this system, but it carries a much lower win rate.
In a progression system you start with an A bet, your first bet

of a designated size. If you lose, you proceed to a B bet and
bet the amount lost in bet A plus any profit the progression is
expected to deliver. The system continues with every loss, with
each new wager absorbing the size of any lost wagers plus
what you hope to win. Typical progression systems are usually
ABC or ABCD betting systems. My OVER / UNDER system is
an ABC system.
Flat Betting System
Pros:
A flat betting system protects your bankroll. Barring a horrible

losing streak, a flat betting system rarely places a bankroll in
danger. With consistent, winning selections a flat-betting system
can be productive over the long-term.
Cons:
With a flat betting system your bankroll won't increase as
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rapidly as it would with a progression system. A flat system is

unlikely to lose quickly, but it takes time to generate significant
profits. Elite handicappers typically win with more than 55%
consistency. With such a win rate, a flat betting system will be
profitable eventually, but it will take some time.
Progression Betting System
Pros:
The main benefit to an aggressive progression system is that

a bankroll will increase very fast with successful picks. Proper
money management and discipline make using a progression
system is extremely lucrative, though it can be risky over the
short-term.
Cons:
The biggest detriment to a progression system is the elevated

risk associated with a progression. If you use an ABC
progression, one series loss is essentially the equivalent
to eight losses using standard totals odds. This may seem
exceedingly risky, but when you create a consistent system with
a high win rate, profits can aggressively grow a bankroll.
My O/U% system has a winning rate of 98.1%!
Back Testing
After constructing a system, it is important to test how the
system would have performed in the past.
A winning system must be tested over a span of many years to

verify its accuracy. If your system performs consistently over the
years, the odds are higher that it will have similar success in the
future. The key to testing a system is easy access to archived
data over a significant period of time. If you create a system
with a complex formula or a system that utilizes uncommon
data and filters, it will be difficult to find archived data. My
advice is to keep this process simple.
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Implementing Proper Money Management

Money management is one of the most important elements of
a winning system. Most amateur sports investors fail because
they dont properly implement money management principles.
Money management is particularly important in progression
systems where risk can be elevated!
First you should determine the size of your bankroll and the size
of your standard betting unit.
For example, lets say that your starting bankroll is $1,000.
For a flat betting system you might decide that your unit will be
2% of your initial bankroll. Using a typical flat betting system,
you would risk $20 with every wager.
In an ABC progression system, bet sizes follow the layout of

a given progression and the odds associated with each pick.
Typically, a progression system calls for a one-unit bet in bet A,
3 units in bet B, and 6 units in bet C. If a progression fails to bet
C, youll be risking a total of 10 units in most cases.
If the unit size is $20 for a progression system, you could risk
up to $200 if a progression reaches a C bet. In this particular
example, $200 represents 20% of the initial bankroll. If the
potential risk is too great, you can decide to decrease your unit
size to fit your risk profile!
Some obvious but very important advice on money

management:
NEVER bet more than you can afford to lose!
When developed carefully and implemented with proper money

management techniques, a winning system can be extremely
profitable and fun. Good luck, and always remember that sports
investing is a process. With long-term goals and a successful
system, winning is inevitable!
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Results
Using the methods described
above with Zcode system, +$4,828
Joao made
on Total System!
You can follow Joao on Zcode VIP club: http://zcodesystem.com
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The Importance of Bullpen Exhaustion

in Baseball Predictions
By Mudrac
There is little doubt as to the importance of starting pitching

when analyzing and predicting baseball. Nothing influences
the outcome of a game and the value in a betting line as
directly as the performance and reputation of a starting pitcher.
In the modern baseball era, however, it is unlikely for a starting
pitcher to dominate an entire game, regardless of ability and
stamina. Bullpen analysis is often overlooked, but of great
importance when developing a winning system for baseball
predictions.
Baseball can be extremely volatile and frustrating for novice

sports investors. A bullpen can squander an incredible pitching
effort or salvage a lost start. Bullpen analysis can help identify
late-game pitching liabilities in order to mitigate the risk of a
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dangerous pick. When combined with other tools, it can also

help guarantee the security of a game.
Bullpen pitchers are typically confined to limited action, but their

successes and failures tend to be decisive. While information
about bullpens is typically limited to a few key factors, bullpen
analysis is a crucial supplementary tool for any sports investing
system. Years of research has proven the importance of
bullpen analysis. Bullpens with frequent use can be vulnerable
regardless of talent, while fresh bullpens tend to perform best.
It is important to consider the talent and exhaustion levels of a
bullpen before placing a wager.
Mudracs Bullpen System

The bullpen system has a role as a filter for the many tools
and expert opinions available in the Z Code community.
By reducing risk, the system helps sustain profits. It is a
simple complementary system, but extremely valuable when
evaluating a potential wager. When other parameters align, the
bullpen system is used to help determine wager size or make a
decision to avoid a dangerous investment.
The system is based on analyzing starting pitchers as well as

recent bullpen performance to predict the volatility of a wager. If
a starting pitcher is consistent and frequently pitches deep into
games, a team is likely to rely exclusively on their best bullpen
options. The general fatigue of a bullpen is less important
when an ace starts, but the possible fatigue of closer and setup
pitchers is crucial. On the other hand, if a starting pitcher is
struggling it is likely that multiple bullpen pitchers will be used.
When weaker pitchers are starting a game, the overall fatigue
and the depth of a bullpens available pitchers becomes crucial
to mitigating risk.
When a relatively weak pitcher starts and a bullpen is tired,

coaches are left with limited options. Coaches can allow the
starting pitcher to throw more innings than usual in order to
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rest their tired bullpen for upcoming games, or use middle relief
options early and allow a tired bullpen to work many innings.
In this instance, the bullpen system can suggest a heightened
level of confidence when betting against an already weak
pitcher. If a strong pitcher is starting, but the important pitchers
at the back of a bullpen are fatigued, the bet becomes riskier
and value in the line decreases.
Ultimately, bullpen information is most valuable for mitigating

risk and identifying confidence levels in a given wager. It is a
simple and effective supplementary tool for sustaining profit.
The system allows for a great deal of flexibility and user input,
but is best used confirming high-value wagers or limiting risk.
Mudrac's MLB system made
+$2,800 on MLB season.
Follow Mudrac's system inside Z-Code Vip Club at

http://zcodesystem.com
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Marks Z-Code
Filtration System
By Mark DZ
I was once a gambler and not a sports investor. I was the rare
exception to the rule, in that I was frequently successful despite
lacking proper money management principles and a consistent
system. As a professional handicapper I never chased losses,
which may have been responsible for my long-term success. I
had weeks where I lost 20 units, and months where I won 75.
My betting style was volatile and dangerous, but my published
picks never had a losing month in hockey. My baseball and
football predictions generated a few units of profit each
season, but were mostly for fun. I had an admittedly dangerous
mindset.
I got my start as a Z-Code expert after two intense rounds of

friendly Man Vs Machine competitions against the Z-Code
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Systems computer algorithm during beta predictions. After

splitting our competition, the Z-Code System brought me on
to help add a human component to their computer-generated
predictions. We havent looked back since.
My system always had one highly successful parameter: ME.

I never needed anything other than my own evaluations of
games to succeed. As a proven, published handicapper, it
seems silly to think that I might suddenly find value in a sports
investing service like Z-Code. However, after a year on the
Z-Code team, I have found endless value in the many tools
inside the Z-Code community.
I still bet my own picks, but I allow many parameters within

the Z-Code community to filter my picks. Utilizing the many
Z-Code tools and parameters have helped limit bet sizes on
losing wagers and recognize high-confidence opportunities to
increase my bet size. The results have been astonishing.
Last baseball season, my published picks produced only 12

units of profit for the entire season. This season, in the second
half alone, my published picks in the Z-Code VIP Forum
generated 30 units of profit. The difference was clear Z-Code
tools and parameters clearly had a positive impact on my
betting. But how?
The Z-Code community itself has an incredible value.

First, the Z-Code algorithm generates confidence levels for
every game throughout the season. When Z-Code gave
conflicting parameters, I dropped my bet size or dropped the
bet altogether. If Z-Code gave some confidence one way or
the other and it aligned with my personal opinion, I moved
forward with a wager. Underneath each pick is an area for
public commentary where experts and members offer insight.
I considered the opinions of the community when making a
wager. If all Z-Code parameters aligned and expert opinions did
not convince me otherwise, I moved forward with my wager.
If I was convinced I was going to make a bet, I used Z-Code

tools to filter my selection again. If the tools suggested high
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confidence in a bet, I moved forward with a large wager. If tools

conflicted with my bet, I reduced my size. Arrogant, I frequently
bet low-confidence wagers. Z-Code helped filter my bets and
limit bet size.
The tools I use are the oscillators, power rankings, public

percentages, and team status. I use the indication from the
Z-Code tools as one parameter in my system. The analysis of
other experts is another parameter in my system. Lastly, and
still most importantly, is my own analysis.
By incorporating Z-Code tools into my system, I generated over

50 additional units of profit in the 2012 MLB season. I was a
middling baseball handicapper before Z-Code tools were at my
disposal. Now, I consider myself an expert after generating 66
units of profit in one baseball season.
The truth is that the Z-Code System is useful to everyone.

Proven handicappers can benefit from adding more parameters
to their already successful systems. Amateur handicappers
can benefit from the team of experts Z-Code deploys, and the
computer-generated predictions and tools. As a seasoned
handicapper, I was able to increase my profits. As a Z-Code
expert, I was able to reach members in the Z-Code community
and share my profitable system. There is no harm to additional
tools and parameters in filtering a system. In the end, Z-Code
made me money. If you follow it, I am certain that you will make
money too.
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Secrets of Handicapping the NFL:

How to Find an Edge
By Mark D.
Most of us are probably aware of the movie Two for the

Money, a failed journey into professional handicapping by an
emotionally fragile Matthew McConaughey. His character gets
cocky, allowing overconfidence and emotion to rule his plays
before falling apart down the stretch before flipping a coin on
who will win the Super Bowl. Though just a movie, his story
can be very real for some gamblers.
There are two lessons to take away from this movie that I
think actually have legitimate value in the sports investing
world. First, there is no place for emotion in professional
handicapping. Cold, calculating predictions are the only
ones that can be successful in the long run. Thats where
the Z-Code computer algorithm comes in so handy. It literally
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takes emotion out of the game by projecting winners based on

only the facts. Emotional handicappers make mistakes, and
the computer helps keep you from chasing losses, chasing
trap games, and making bad decisions. Utilizing this powerful
algorithm as one parameter in a successful NFL system is
crucial to the longevity of your profits.
Secondly, Two for the Money famously suggests that the

public doesnt know what theyre doing when it comes to NFL
handicapping. Public money gets games wrong and Vegas
survives on their thrill-seeking approach to sports (and the
10% cut they rake on all games). In what was one of the
most profitable seasons Vegas has ever had, that seems very
apparent now.
So how did we do it? How did we sustain profits through such

a terrible NFL season for so many gamblers? How are we 8-2
in the NFL playoffs this year coming into the Super Bowl? The
answer is simple; were not gamblers. My system is one of
sports investing and discretion, not of thrill-seeking and big-
game hunting.
I filter my NFL picks through a variety of parameters that protect

profits long-term and find the games that will produce the best
picks each week. Some weeks we have as few as two or
three games that fit the system. Other weeks, we attack more
games. Discretion is not about quantity; its about being as
selective as possible when choosing your spots. You cannot
beat Vegas on every game and you shouldnt try.
My first parameter is public money. I watch to see which side

of the game the general public is falling on and how the line is
responding to their action. I try to ignore sharp money late in the
week because I consider myself just as skillful as they are. I
also think sharp money is incredibly predictable in most games.
All I am looking for is a trend that Vegas is pushing the public
in an obvious direction. If they are, I pull back my confidence.
If no such trap exists, I move forward in my system with
confidence. Z-Code Line Reversal Tool from linereversals.com
provides all the money-monitoring tools I need for my system.
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The second parameter is the Z-Code computer algorithm.

Before joining Z-Code I found myself betting nearly every game
each week. I did not use proper money management, I did not
seek consistency I sought a big thrill of a 12-0 week. Now
that I have a computer that helps alert me to where value is
and what the likelihood of a cover is, I dont chase. I look for
the game where everything aligns and I attack. I also utilize
the breadth of knowledge and experience of the Z-Code expert
team in filtering my own picks. I have confidence in myself, but
know that these handicappers also win on a consistent basis.
My greatest parameter of my system is obviously my own

knowledge. Ive been around NFL football my entire life, played
sports in college, and know the game inside and out. I see
the matchups, I note where I have concerns, and I analyze
the games on my own. The key to beating Vegas is diligence
and understanding. Watch the weather, watch the injuries and
where they create value in a line, see where players simply
will not be able to compete with one another. It is important to
know team tendencies and how they might play out. Where my
thorough analysis meets a public money scenario that is not
unfavorable and the computer gives a strong signal, I make a
play. Where public money or the computer suggest otherwise,
I pull back. I dont necessarily eliminate my play, but I lower the
confidence I have in it and act accordingly.
Really, it may sound simple, but thats all it took this season
and the past three seasons as a professional handicapper.
Everything I do is published and verified, and I feel my system
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is at its highest level of sophistication to date. I rely heavily on

my knowledge of the sport and share that knowledge with all
members of the Z-Code family, but Ive grown in other ways. I
also use the knowledge of others within that winning community
we have built. I rely on the computer to keep my chases to
a minimum and evaluate value according to the computer
algorithm we utilize on all picks. Lastly, Ive learned to utilize
some elements of public money tracking to verify the position I
should take.
When all parameters of the system align, and my personal

evaluation of the game fits the output of the computer, a flat
betting system can consistently beat Vegas. While others have
wept this year, weve rode a consistent system to solid profits.
This playoff season was one of my best ever, and I look forward
to more years following the Z-Code algorithm and consistently
winning together, as a community, with the rest of the Z-Code
family.
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How To Become A Soccer Pro Bettor:

Important Stats And Trends from
Beginners to Advanced
By Mudrac and Roberto Carrillo
Theres no doubt that soccer (also known as football in the

U.K., Europe and other parts of the world) is the most popular
sport on earth, but how can you become successful if you want
to make money betting on soccer?
Every single day, many people who bet on soccer lose their
bets because they dont follow simple rules; they dont follow
a system, as they go blind with passion instead of looking the
facts surrounding the matches.
Lets start with basics and go to advanced stuff! There are 2

types of people betting on soccer: the winners and the not-so-
fortunate. The big difference here is how they take a decision
when they stand in front of the cashiers to make a bet, or when
they hit enter at their favorite online bookie.
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Keep aside your passion, dont bet on certain matches just

because you love your team, dont risk your money on close
games, and keep track of the following:
Human factors
Performance: Always check the league stands when you are

looking to place a bet, be sure to consider the Away and Home
statistics for each team, and the previous head-to-head games
between those teams.
Players: Ask yourself. Is there any suspended or injured

player in your favorite Club? Be aware of pre-game practices
and get updates even on match days.
Sometimes, players often recover on day by day basis, and

coaches tend to decide if they are ready to go just hours before
the game starts.
Home advantage: Usually the home team is the favorite by

half a goal just because they are playing at their stadium, and
they get a lot of home attention from their noisy fans, and they
certainly know the field better than the visitor.
But at the same time, if they are facing the league leader, that
advantage just vanishes. So, dont fall for that.
Endurance: Every winning streak is going to end sooner or

later. If you think your favorite Club is good enough to keep the
positive results when they are facing Cup, League, Champions
and other international games, then its a certainty that the
players are going to be tired.
When World Cup is getting closer, some soccer stars have had
a busy agenda with their national teams and Clubs. Consider
the fact that 3 days of rest could be ideal for a professional
athlete.
Environment: Players are humans too! Check the news to

follow them, sometimes they could face a loss or out-of-field
issues that are going to affect their performance.
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Keep your eyes out for a player who is mourning a relative, if he

has being sued or if he is immersed in legal problems. When in
doubt, dont bet!
Money factors and types of bets on soccer
The most common bets on soccer are the Point Spread and the
Moneyline.
Point Spread
The Point Spread bet shows a proposition depending on how

many goals a Club is going to score, followed by a Moneyline.
Manchester City +2 (110)
Crystal Palace -2 (110)
If you choose to go with Man City, you need to place a bet of

$100 in order to win $110, but they need to win by >2 goals
Moneyline: The game outcome is the main focus here, and

money talks. This kind of bet presents a Moneyline for both
teams, also one for a tie.
AS Roma -110
Cagliari +195
Draw +235
By far, AS Roma is the favorite with -110, but in order to win

some money, you have to bet $110 on AS Roma to get $100.
If you decided to give a chance to Cagliari and they win, you will
get $195 with a $100 bet, and $235 if you choose the draw.
You need to know how a Moneyline opens, moves and close to

get the best piece of it.
Use Zcode Line reversals on soccer at linereversals.com to be

able to track the line moves successfully.
Dont just pick Barcelona if they are -1250. You are risking too
much to get small profit.
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Here are the main points and stats to consider:
1. Be wise, you dont have to bet every single game, choose the
Leagues that you know best and if there are half time or second
time bets you can protect yourself if the current score is not the
one you predicted. Remember, play only when you see good
value patience and discipline are the key.
2. Bet on Leagues and teams that you know. Choose 3-4

leagues and follow them for a while. Collect all info about team
strengths and weaknesses, main players, coaches and their
tactics, injuries, etc.
3. Use statistics, analyze which leagues have high scoring/ low

scoring games, which leagues have high % home wins, etc.
4. Increase your chances to win. Betting on final outcome on

soccer gives you 33% chance to win. Use other options:
a) Double chance gives you 50% chance to win : If you play

on the home team to win or draw or on the road team to win
or draw, you will cover one of two possible final outcomes.
b) Over/Under 2.5 goals : Logically, there are only 2 possible

outcomes here, more than 2 goals or less than 2 goals.
c) One team to score a goal : This option can be used on

outsiders to score at least one goal for 90 mins vs favorites
and there are two possible outcomes too: outsiders scored/
didnt scored goal.
5. You can always play safer picks with push(void) options like:
- Draw no bet...In case of draw your investment returns to you
- Over 2/Under 3 goals
The odds are smaller but so is the risk.

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Statistics are very important but not the only factor in profitable
soccer investment. Do your homework before placing any bets.
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Your checklist - Always check:
Home / Away Record of teams and their current form (some

teams are very tough to beat at home because they have
strong fan support. On the other hand, some teams play
better on the road when there is no pressure to win for any
cost)
Goals per Game Scored / Allowed
Head-to-head between two teams (for some reason, one

team is always playing good vs. specific team)
Check on home team and their record vs. teams of similar

quality as their quests and opposite, how road team
performs vs. teams of similar quality as their hosts.
Other important factors to consider:
Every team plays lots of games during the season, so if

there are a number of fixtures for a team in a short period,
that team needs to rest its key players this is especially
true for not-so-good teams with limited quality. Such teams
are usually in relegation battle from the start of the season
and if there is a Cup game in midweek, they wont give their
best in that game. On the other hand, quality teams rest
their players and prepare them for Champions League and
League games. Every team has their priorities.
Players condition (are they coming from a big win or big

loss? Motivational factors mean a lot in soccer)
Coach capability (Some coaches are great motivators

and can get their players to give more than 100% in some
games. Get to know the coaches and their characteristics)
Team chemistry ( if one team has been playing with almost

the same squad over the past few years, then those players
are likely know each other very well. If they dont change
their defensive or offensive line for a few seasons, you have
big advantage)
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Teams style of playing (are they offensive or defensive

minded)
Teams strengths vs. opponents weaknesses : Some teams

are very good after free kicks or corners and they tend to
score a lot of goals this way. On the other hand, some teams
face problems in similar kinds of situations. Some teams
have quick players and using counter-attacks and that can
be very successful vs. the older and slow teams. You need
to analyze this to avoid the common mistakes
Fading the public on soccer
Soccer is one of the most popular games across the globe,

which means that there is a huge amount of money wagered
on this sport. See where the public is putting their bets and fade
them using the line reversal tools from Z-code at
linereversals.com
All the analysis of statistics and key points mentioned above

are done for you by experts at the Z-Code Club. You will find
them in the soccer section on the Z-Code members Forum. So,
join Zcode System VIP club now and follow several professional
systems on soccer that have generated $7,142 in the last 2
months alone!
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How to win on tennis,

secrets of pro tennis handicapping
and tennis live betting
By Jake Zywiol
1. Introduction
Just like any other sport, in order to predict matches in tennis you
must hold a great amount of data. Surprisingly enough, tennis
can in fact be the most predictable and profitable sport available
right now only when you hold the required information about the
players. Let me give you an example, when you bet on NHL you
analyse number of trends that occur between the two teams,
you want to look at their head to head and see how theyve
performed over the past years, you look at the goalie and the
current line-ups. Now heres a problem because an average NHL
team is composed of 20 people, essentially youre expecting that
on that given day all those players from your chosen team will
be capable of beating their opponents. Youre depending on 20
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people to play on the same level. Now, its possible that 1 player
will have a bad day, perhaps its the striker who tends to play
poorly against the given opponent, from your analysis you didnt
look at the players individually but instead youve decided to look
at the statistics of the team as two parts players in the zone and
the keeper.
The reason why I presented you with such situation is because

unlike NHL, in tennis you depend on the statistics and information
on two or four players on the court. When betting, you can
thoroughly investigate players current form, accumulated fatigue
from matches, their possible injuries; you may even check the
latest news about the player by scrolling through the media,
perhaps you can find something related to their personal life that
may have an effect on the way they play. Let me give you an
example of how I run my analysis ahead of a match.
Final of Pattaya Tournament in Thailand between Makarova and

Pliskova was played today. Numbers of algorithms from the past
3 years are used to predict the outcome of the match.
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Lets begin with the odds, the SP on Makarova was 1.38 on

average while the odds on Pliskova started at 2.95. Those prices
were displayed 2 hours after Makarovas semi-final match against
Hlavackova. The moment prices were released 60% of people
jumped in on Pliskovas win, the odds at all of the bookmakers
began to drop on Pliskova and the following day we could get
odds of roughly 2.80. Right before the match however weve
experienced the odds to drift in the other direction. This can
certainly explain big money coming in on Makarova despite the
67% of people that were betting on Pliskova to win.
Of course line reversals are extremely important ahead of the

game, when youre a serious sports investor, you want to make
your decisions in the last 10 mins while your research has to be
done way before the match, essentially you pick a side and if you
see weird line movements you avoid betting on it.
Looking at the two players in more depth, you will realise that
Makarova is 28nd in the ranking, which is 38 places lower than
her opponent. Another big factor is the fact that Makarova is left
handed, this means Pliskovas job is to get used to the serves,
theres a huge difference between left haned and right handed
players, because the majority of players on the circuit are right
handed, its rare for a player to play many matches against left
handed players.
Further in you look at the first serve in %, the amount of double

faults, their pervious opponents, you see how long the matches
lasted and determine whether in those conditions, one player
will be more tired than the other in the final.
1.1 How to start betting on tennis and where to bet
Over the past years Ive been making +150 units of profit each
year on tennis every season. With each year the bookies become
more advanced and newer betting options become available.
Nowadays tennis is available at every bookmaker; there are a
number of bookies that are better than the others though. First
important thing you have to decide on when choosing a bookie
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are their voiding rules. You see in tennis there are matches
from which players withdraw, its natural, happens mainly due
to injuries picked up during or before the match. Players cant
continue to play their best for whatever reason and they decide to
withdraw. Thats most bookmakers will void the match no matter
which player gets to progress, however there are bookmakers
that set their own rules and some of them dont void matches.
Below you can find the table with bookmakers and their rules,
underneath the table theres an explanation to each of the
headings
Ball Served 1 Set 2 Sets Match

Completed Completed Completed
Ladbrokes 10bet TheGreek 12bet

Interwetten 5dimes 188bet
Bwin Pinnacle Bet365
Coral Unibet Paddypower
Expekt Smarkets BetClic
Bet-At-Home Marathonbet Betinternet
Betoto Panbet Canbet
888sport Betsson Centrebet
Betsafe Williamhill
Betfred Victor
Betfair Tipico
Betdaq Stan James
SBO
Noxwin
Nordicbet
Intertops
Gamebookers
Diamond
Skybet
Ball Served
In order for the bet to stand, one serve is required in the match.
This means that if one of the players decides to retire anytime
after the 1st serve, the bet will stand.
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1 Set Completed
At least one set needs to be completed in order for the bet to

stand.
2 Sets Completed
At least two sets need to be played in order for the bet to stand.
If a player reties before the completion of the 2nd serve, the bet
will be voided (cancelled).
Match Completed
Entire match has to be completed in order for the bet to stand;

retirement anytime during the match ultimately cancels the bet.
It is entirely up to you which bookmaker you choose, of course

the positive aspects of having an account with for example
Pinnacle is the fact that they give you the highest odds
possible available on the market, of course if your chosen
player withdraws after the first set, this is something you have
to be aware of before deciding to place the bet. Ask yourself
questions such as Is the player A fit enough? Has he picked up
any recent injuries that may cause discomfort during the match
and possible withdrawal from the tournament?
I personally have multiple accounts; this allows me to get the

most value possible from the bets.
Pinnacle offers the highest odds for most of the matches

however they lack the live engine that other bookmakers
have.
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Marathonbet has a wide range of live bets and relatively

high odds, competitive to those from Pinnacle. Also you
dont have to wait long for the bets to be resolved when
betting live. As you can see above, they have a wide range
of bets available for live matches, the only downside if the
fact that you cant watch those matches.
Bet365 has a very good live engine however on singles

their odds tend to be quite low. On the other hand they offer
doubles matches unlike Pinnacle. Also you can watch some
of the match in the top right corner. This is an option most
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bookmakers unfortunately dont offer. Bet365 also allows

you to watch many other sports while you bet live.
Bwin another bookmaker however mainly used for doubles

only as they tend to release the odds fastest so you may
catch a bargain before the odds begin to fluctuate.
1.2 Live betting
Ive been betting live for many years now and its by far the
most profitable method. The reason for that is because Im able
to see the match and analyse the players, their strengths and
weaknesses during the match. You can see if their single handed
backhand is just not working today, you can see if the player is
tired, if they have any injuries which are haunting them during the
match.
Monthly I make about 30-50 units on tennis from Live betting

only. There has never been a month where Ive made a loss.
The great disadvantage of betting live tennis is the fact that you
can clearly see what is happening on the court at that given
moment, where as with pre-game bets youre only predicting of
what will happen. All of the live bets get released inside the
betting room visible to the zCode members. This makes it easy
for people to follow the bets and make money with me.
A number of systems were developed to make the most out of live

betting inside zCode, most recently a progression system turned
out to be the most profitable form of betting making roughly 15
units on the successful days.
With this saying, were off to a great start with 45 units of profit on
the first month of the season, with confidence going further into
the season, which will become more and more predictable up
until the US Open.
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From Bettor to Investor:

owning your Sports Investment
Company
By Peter Parker
Imagine having a business where you wake up in the morning,

stretch your arms and legs and just ease into the day. You get
up early, with no alarm, because you are excited about the
great day ahead. You head downstairs to have your morning
juice or coffee and glance over yesterdays sports results on
your iPad, biting into a freshly baked croissant, before tucking
into scrambled eggs and salmon. You look around, breathe
in deep and smile to yourself realising what a great day you
anticipate.
For the next hour, you take some me-time, with your
headphones on, you relax listening to light motivational,
educational and inspirational quotes from your audio player.
What you are doing is simply your daily mental warm up,
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exercising your brain, ready for the days work. What is amazing
about this life style is that this is a regular occurrence, a routine
you love and a habit so many people would be envious of. And
yet, following your mental workout, you still have time to be able
to spend the next hour or so in the gym, go for a bike ride or a
brisk walk before hitting midday.
Visualise at 12 PM, you get down to business by reviewing

todays sports events, you are looking at the NHL, NFL, NBA,
or whatever sport you like, pinpointing two or three games that
will be played later in that day or evening. For the next three
hours, you crunch some numbers, you pass data through filters
and apply logic and common sense to strengthen some pre-
determined algorithms. After your three hours of work, you
click a few buttons on your PC, you communicate with a few
colleagues and peers, you make a few decisions, and then
move, electronically or physically, a proportion of money from
one account to another. Your work is done. You then take the
rest of the day off to mix and mingle with friends and family. And
tomorrow will be a similar relaxing enjoyable fun day.
Welcome to your life, as the owner of Sports Investor

International.
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Sports Investment Business

I get asked all time if its possible to run sports betting as
a business? Can you actually make a healthy, enjoyable,
sustainable living out of sports betting or we are just a bunch
of gamblers trying to raise our profile? I am in the enviable
position of entering this industry with a new perspective, a new
view, a new vision, being completely green from betting. I have
only ever entered a betting shop a couple of times in my life and
that was for a major sporting event and the usual gut-feeling
gambles.
I took upon a task to enter into sports investment as a business.

I love sports, I love what money can bring, and I am fully
conversant with how a business operates. I thought to myself,
hmm, this is an opportunity, and what I am about to share
with you can be replicated by you!
I looked at this business from two angles. Firstly, I wanted to

simplify things, looking at it from a traditional business point of
view, such as a coffee shop. I was aware that, when starting a
traditional business, I would require business expenses such
as an opening balance sheet, working capital for staff costs,
daily stock costs, rent etc. The aim of the business is to sell
coffee and make a monthly profit of, lets say, 20%. This means
I sell coffee/sandwiches/cakes over the course of a month and
I make 20% net margin. With a sports investment business,
it would be no different... similar aims, whilst the expenses
would have different names. I could align costs to business
requirements such as, bank roll, bets/investments, support
costs and software including Zcode Systems.
Secondly, I compared the potential of the business. How

hard would it be for a complete beginner to enter this world
and make a true living? Whilst I am not a stock broker, I am
familiar with stocks and shares, the forex markets and long-
term investments such as ISAs, pensions and saving plans.
So, I looked at the similarities: If I was to become (or hire) a
stockbroker, or to become (or hire) a sports investment broker,
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which is easier to do: place an investment on a sports game

between two teams with only one possible outcome, a Win or
a Loss. I will only place this investment after following a simple
structured step-by-step process that highlights an edge to find
the winner; or is it easier to try to find an edge in a corporation
listed on the NASDAQ or the New York Stock Exchange?
With the stock market, you would have to understand about
the company, its products, the market, the competition, the
management team, their research and development, forecasts,
pipeline, cash-flow, debt structures, sales team, contracts, the
economy, etc. To me, this is clear; finding an edge on a sports
game is far easier that finding an edge on a listed company.
With the access to software, systems, websites and social

media, you have all you need at your fingertips. With only two
teams going head to head, I see this opportunity significantly
greater in sports investing in comparison to taking your money
to a stockbroker or investing yourself in the stock market.
So here we have it! You are now a proud owner of a Sports

Investment Company, you are not a bettor or a gambler. Your
company finds an edge on a sports game and invests in an
opportunity, with an element of risk, and with the aim to receive
a monthly profit margin of 20% or higher. You job is to select a
game, find an edge, minimise that risk and maximise the return.
The success of your new company comes down to 4 core

elements:
1) Find a game to invest in, an edge on a forthcoming

sporting event. Without placing an investment you have no
business. This task is vastly simplified with tools and systems
available today, such as Zcode system, and this is almost on
auto pilot.
2) Mind-set: changing from a gambler or random bettor to an

investor and a business owner.
3) Money Management: a critical element in any business.

In sports investment, it is particularly important to understand
targetswhat is the business model trying to achieve,
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wageringhow much to place to achieve your desired target,

valuethe value of the investment opportunity, and loss
recoverywhat is your strategy and the process following a
loss.
4) Working capital to allow you to invest. If you do not have

the capital large enough to place the investment to achieve
your goals and targets, again you have to adjust your business
in some way or you have no business.
Im not going to cover how to select an investment opportunity

in this article, there are plenty of tools and resources available,
and I have already mentioned systems such as Zcode that are
invaluable to your business. Therefore let us look at Mind-
set. It is critical in any industry how you treat your business,
how you become disciplined in your business, and how you
follow the rules of business. It is particularly important if you
have a business where large amounts of profit can be made or
lost at the touch of a button. By having a newly found Sports
Investment Company, youre moving away from 99% of other
sports bettors. A sports bettor or gambler would typically play
multiple bets on multiple days of the week regardless of an
edge. When they have a loss, they try to find another bet on
the same day to recoup the loss as quickly as possible. As
a sports investor, you may play multiple bets on a particular
day, but also, you may decide not play a bet for days on end
as you only invest in the opportunities where there is a clear
edge. Following a loss in the game, where you see your
bankroll decline, as an investor you have clear mind-set and
the process to recoup the losses over a well thought-out and
defined timeframe. If you compare this to both the coffee shop
and the stockbroker, following a bad day of sales or stock
market, both businesses do not chase a loss; they simply up
their game over a much longer period. A coffee shop owner
who has had a bad day selling their products is immediately
behind the monthly target. However, they dont try to recover
those losses the following day. They simply try to sell a few
extra cups of coffee every day for the next two to three weeks,
recouping their loss without risking everything. Similarly a
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stockbroker doesnt try to recover their losses in one day

following a fall in the market.
We have to break the normal mind triggers that cause

unnecessary actions. It is this change of mind-set, realising that
this is a business, not gambling, that will set you apart from the
rest. After only 21 days of working like this, a healthy habit or
pattern will be formed and I promise you, you wont look back.
This is what will take you away from being a random bettor to
running your own sports investment company. Incidentally, a
major factor to loss chasing is because we see our bank roll
every day. Seeing your bank roll decline causes this negative
emotional feeling and therefore we search for a remedy as
quickly as possible, hence we chase our losses. A bank roll
increase makes us feel good, a decline makes us feel bad.
To help, I want you to again think of the Sports Investment

Company you have started as this will enable you to keep
you focused. If we look at when we invest in stocks and
shares, in saving plans, in bonds, in gold, we dont study the
daily fluctuations of the investment. But believe me, there is a
good chance such investments have had plenty of peaks and
troughs. If you take a look at any stocks and shares chart,
you see ups and downs, but over a longer period, you see the
growth hopefully. When you take the coffee shop business,
we see our cash-flow and working capital bob up and down to
accommodate bad sales, stock purchases, rent etc. Yet again,
this is normal in the business world. In sports investing, too
many times we let our emotions overtake logic. Therefore, we
have to condition our minds and constantly remind ourselves
of these other businesses and that the goal is not daily, but,
more realistically, monthly or even longer. We treat this as a
Sports Investment Company and we are growing our fund over
a longer period of time.
This leads me to Money Management, a vast subject that

we could discuss all day. Let us break this down to a simple
format. For the longer term growth of our fund, our profit, our
business, we need a defined target. Every real business has
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one. I am not talking about I want to be rich or I would just

like a little more money; I am talking about a true target. A true
target needs to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic and Time Bound. Your target is a personal
individual choice but for simplicity let us use an example:
Specific: say, $5000 per month (short term)
Measurable: is it measurable? Looking at a typical

investment opportunity we place, we can calculate how many
bets need to be won based on the value of the bet and the size
of the wager. For example, 20 winning bets producing $250 will
enable us to achieve our target. We can subsequently calculate
the size of the bet based on the daily odds the opportunity gave
us. This is, therefore, clearly measurable.
Attainable: Using the tools and systems in place, achieving

20 winning selections in a single month is reasonable. Where
the opportunities are less frequent, then we can adjust our
investment size to accommodate: e.g., if there were only 10
bets that had the edge, we would need to win $500 each time.
So, we would simply roll up the daily budget not used from
previous days allowing us to have a greater daily budget and
return. We would never exceed the daily budget under any
other circumstance. It is clearly attainable.
Realistic: With a starting capital of X thousands and talking

into account a potential downturn in success, the cash-flow can
sustain Y bad investments in a row. This is highly unlikely with
the systems, structure and processes in place, but nonetheless,
it is manageable should the event occur; we feel that this target
is realistic.
Time Bound: This is a short-term goal to be achieved every

month for the first 6 months of the business. Beyond 6 months,
we will increase the goal by 5%, and continue to do so every 6
months.
Implementing a simple yet effective money management

process and target allows us to stay focused and keeps us
on the right track. Importantly you will see what is required to
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achieve your goals and plan accordingly. If you do not have

the working capital (bank roll), for example, then you simply
scale down the operation until you do. No different from a
traditional business, even if you did not have the capital to open
a coffee shop. If you could not open it, you would scale it down.
Critically, remember that once your target is set, you must never
exceed your daily budget or spend, unless it is clearly defined
in your plan. Breaking these rules of the money management
plan will break your business.
Loss recovery and wagering: Whilst these two actions

are linked, they are different. And I highly recommend you
spend some time and thought into allocating a specific section
of your Sports Investment Companys Money Management
plan to focus on loss recovery. Lets face it, we are going to
have losing days; investments that dont play out the way we
forecasted. But from a psychological point of view, that is now
ok because we are now focused on 30 day cycles; we dont
need to worry about this any longer; we are not watching our
bank roll fluctuate on a daily basis. That said, we do need a
process to accommodate a loss. Without one, we can slip into
a frustrating bank roll fluctuation or, what I call bounce, where
our investment fund struggles to grow.
So how do we accommodate such losses? Well I personally

try to detach the link between wagering and loss recovery as
much as I can. Loss recovery and wagering has to have some
bearing on each other, because of your working capital. Your
bank roll needs to be able to facilitate and sustain a number of
losses and recovery plays. Therefore a calculation needs to
be done in tandem. All that said, if you had zero losses, your
wagering would be simple, right? You would place a bet, the
same resulting return or the same resulting bet size would be
consistent and that would be it. Gradually you may increase
your bet size to slowly increase the bank roll, but not much else.
Therefore we have a Business Growth Strategy, where over

time we increase the size of each investment to grow our fund,
but we also need a Loss Recovery Strategy, that helps us to
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manage losses and recover the investment. In reality though,

a loss is a loss is a loss. When the business closes for the
day, if you invested on a game and that game is lost, then the
investment is gone. There is no magic to getting it back. But if
we look strategically at our 30 day (or even longer) investment
cycle, then we can recover that.
There are 3 core recovery plans that are often used in sports
betting:
1. Do nothing. You ignore the loss and simply wait for

another win. This can be more than adequate for high
value investments, where the odds are 1.8 or greater, but
on lower risk lower value investments, where the odds are
around 1.5 or lower, then doing nothing can cause a lot of
bank roll fluctuations and bounce. This can cause frustration
and doubts tend to creep in, and we move back away from
being a business owner to chasing bets. Incidentally, this
is often thought of as Flat Betting, but it is not. You can do
nothing following a loss in any wagering system, even if you
are increasing your bet size every day following a win (i.e.
advanced progression system).
2. Progressive Recovery. This typically follows an A, B, C

and even a D betting model. It is based on the controversial
but widely used Martingale System, where you double or
treble the size of your investment following a loss. The
double or treble would be dependent of the Investment
Value and odds. The idea is, if the A bet loses, you double
up the stake on the B bet. If B wins, you have recovered
your loss in one go. This sounds appealing as you can
quickly reset your bankroll. However, if B loses, you double
again on your C bet, and so it goes on, usually ending at a D
bet.
When placing small wagers in relation to your starting

bankroll this seems ok, but if you are investing $500 on an A
bet, your investment would need to be at least $4000 should
you get to level D. If that loses, you reset back down to an
A bet, therefore this loss has a big impact on your bankroll.
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Your D bet is 8 times your standard play, and this can

have a significant bearing on the choices you make. From
a psychological point of view, you could make rash and
imprudent decisions.
3. Soft Progression. There are a number of variations of

this, but in essence it is having a longer period of time (more
bets) to recover the loss. Rather than trying to recover your
loss in one single B bet, you assign the loss over say the
next 3 bets (by dividing the loss by 3 and adding it to the
next three bets). This is ideal for low risk wager systems
where you are highly unlikely to have two or three losses in
a row. And if you did, it is not an issue anyhow as you would
simple apply a soft progression to the total loss.
Remember... you are, in effect, hiring a

sports investment broker, so if you are
following someone elses investment
advice, then how they suggest you
place the wager can be decoupled
from the loss recovery strategy. For
example, I utilise a team within Zcode
Systems to give me expert advice and
highlight my investment opportunities.
I am provided with a pick. Whilst they may suggest how
much I bet, and how much my bets should increase following
a win or a loss, I personally let the expert concentrate on the
opportunity, and I run my company, including the wagering
strategy and loss recovery process that suits my business.
We can not determine a right and wrong way to manage loss
recovery. It needs to suit your business model, your goal, your
plan! From a personal point of view, in my Sports Investment
Company we use an extremely delicate progression strategy
that follows the business principles of recovering our profit
over a 30 day defined period, once a loss had occurred. This
strategy takes into account the value of the investments, the
return, the risk and the size of each play. We can simplify the
system by dividing the loss by 30 and then adding it to your
each standard investment for the next 30 days.
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One final point is worth mentioning, I am often asked how much

do I bet of my bank roll? That again must be looked at in detail.
You need to take into account what kind of investments you are
taking (high risk/low risk), your target, how often you invest and
the kind of loss recovery strategy you want to follow. Assigning
a blind percentage of bank roll again is meaningless if you dont
understand the business parameters correctly, and is just as
much of a gamble as placing a bet on the Grand National.
So, to get to the lifestyle you dream of and have a Sports

Investment Company, you simply need 4 things:
1) Invest either do it yourself or have a team such as Zcode

to select an edge on a given game.
2) Mind-set you need to be disciplined and follow a plan for

your newly found investment company.
3) Money Management is critical and ensures

that you have a target, wagering strategy, and loss
recovery strategy.
4) Working Capital to allow your business to

open the doors in the first place.
If you follow the well-devised strategies that Ive

described in this article, there will be nothing to
stop you from attaining the realistic goals that you
can dream for yourself!
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Conclusion:
GETTING INVOLVED AND BEING A WINNER
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analysis tools to our proven experts, the Z-Code System can
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nearly doubled my annual profits by incorporating the Z-Code
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following the Z-Code system. Simply put, winning works for
everyone.
The Z-Code System produces picks using a proven computer

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and Delta Trends are proven for over a decade, while the
Z-Code Laboratory consistently improves the system in order to
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never being alone and winning as a team.
In the end, you can try to win on your own. Bet with caution,
though, as most sports bettors lose in the end. As a
professional handicapper with years of published predictions,
I can tell you that its certainly possible to win on your own.
However, you are leaving money on the table by not taking
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Myth #1: Win Rate

end, long-term profit is the only measure of quality in a sports

As you know, many professional handicappers offer high

Lets take hypothetical scenarios for Bettor A and

Bettor A makes relatively safe bets on strong favorites with

Using one-unit wagers, Bettor A made (1.35x7)-7 = $2.45 on

With the same one-unit bets, Bettor A lost 1 x 3 = $3 on three

Despite a gaudy 70% win rate, Bettor A actually loses more

Bettor B makes riskier bets on underdog lines with greater

A. A deeper look reveals Bettor Bs strategy is actually rather

Using the same one-unit wagers, Bettor B made (5X2.1)-5 = $

With one-unit bets, Bettor B lost 1 x 5 = $5 on five losing

With just a 50% winning rate, Bettor B made a profit of $0.50

Dont be fooled by services featuring a high win rate! Profit is all

Myth #2: The All or Nothing

If opening a restaurant, would you close down if the first few

completely revamp their approach to chase short-term losses

The only way to be profitable in sports investing is to adopt a

Remember to treat sports investing as a process and consider

Myth #3: The Fix and Insider

Over the last 15 years, the salaries of professional athletes

bribed or corrupted to fix the outcome of a game, make millions

Insider information is another common myth that scheming

There is no insider information that can be relied on

Virtually all successful sports bettors work hard at

Myth #4: Worrying About

Every system has losses along the way. Worrying about

A good handicapper should be transparent with documented

Stick to the rules and win.

Myth #5: Beating the Bookies

developing or following a winning system, handicappers beat

Bookies collect a commission on all the lines they offer, known

Example: 100 Bets on Heavy Favorites

On 56 winning wagers, this strategy averages 56 X (1.66-1) =

On 44 losing wagers, this strategy averages a net loss of 44 x 1

Favorites seem to be stronger teams, but a winning strategy

Myth #6: Professional

Truth be told, its virtually impossible to gain a competitive

The most challenging issue regarding the use of professional

Be wary of services that offer free picks. Remember, free

Certain guarantees from handicapping services give the illusion

The key to winning in sports investing is setting long-term

Myth #7: Stop Gambling,

Sports investing is about mitigating risk with long-term results to