Deadspin vs. RJ Bell

Pretty interesting read - especially considering how high profile Bell is lately.

http://deadspin.com/how-america-s-favorite-sports-betting-expert-turned-a-s-1782438574

 

Bell retaliates
R.J. Bell and Pregame.com threaten Deadspin with Hulk Hogan's lawyer

I consume the pregame.com podcast (of their espn Las Vegas radio show) and the David Malinsky forum on their site. I definitely don't get a feel for that shucksterism that Deadspin writes about. I felt a disconnect with the story when I read it last week.

 

For instance, Fezzik aggressively sold his WNBA expertise last season, but by mid-August his record had turned negative and his picks dried up.

This makes me worry about the world.

 

I think we've talked about this on other gambling threads, but betting oddball things like low-level college basketball and the WNBA is a good way to make money. The lines are generally guesses since the action on the games are so low, so if you invest the time to be knowledgeable about it you can find some good value bets.

 

The story was overwritten, but this is one of the oldest scams in the book. If you put any stock in these expert picks, you're a sucker.

 

Only got halfway through but it seems like a pretty good piece. And this is coming from someone who has been ... a lot ... of money on sports over the years.

 

'Overwritten' is an understatement.