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Xam Sports Consulting’s mission is to build a community through sports betting.  Our dream is to inspire and bring people together through rooting for the same outcome.  It’s not about the money, but about being together, even if we’re not physically in the same place.  Winning together is always better than winning alone.  We win and lose as one team.

We focus the strategy for the long term, building on our Best Bets Strategy.

Best Bets is designed to be straightforward.  This is where you will find our best Picks for the day.  We will be offering Picks on MLB, NFL, NBA, and the hot sports for the day.  These are designed to use a flat betting strategy with our 1-3 Best Bets per day.

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Unlocking the Challenge: Exploring the Most Difficult Sports to Bet on Profitably 1125 750 The Ultimate Lineup

Unlocking the Challenge: Exploring the Most Difficult Sports to Bet on Profitably

When it comes down to sports betting and finding the hardest sports to profitably bet on, some sports present greater challenges for bettors seeking profitable outcomes. Whether due to the intricacies of gameplay, the volatility of results, or other factors, certain sports require a higher level of skill, knowledge, and strategy to bet on successfully. In this article, we’ll explore the hardest sports to bet on profitably and the reasons behind their complexity.

1. Horse Racing:

Horse racing is renowned for its unpredictability, with numerous variables influencing race outcomes. Factors such as track conditions, jockey performance, and the inherent nature of horses as living, breathing beings contribute to the difficulty of predicting race results accurately. Additionally, the wide range of betting options available, from simple win, place, and show bets to complex exotic wagers like trifectas and superfectas, adds another layer of complexity for bettors.

2. Soccer (Football):

Soccer is one of the most popular sports globally, but its low-scoring nature and the prevalence of draws make it challenging for bettors to consistently profit. The margin for error is slim, and unexpected outcomes are common, leading to frustration for even the most seasoned bettors. Furthermore, the sheer volume of matches played worldwide and the diversity of leagues and competitions add complexity to soccer betting, requiring bettors to possess in-depth knowledge of teams, players, and tactical nuances.

3. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA):

Mixed martial arts betting presents unique challenges due to the volatile nature of the sport and the wide array of factors that can influence fight outcomes. Unlike team sports where outcomes are determined by collective performance, MMA bouts hinge on individual skill, strategy, and physical condition, making them inherently unpredictable. Additionally, factors such as fighter injuries, weight cuts, and stylistic matchups can dramatically impact fight results, adding layers of complexity for bettors to navigate.

4. Tennis:

Tennis is another sport characterized by individual competition, making it challenging to predict match outcomes with certainty. Player form, injuries, playing surface, and head-to-head records all play significant roles in determining match results, making tennis betting a complex endeavor. Furthermore, the sport’s fast-paced nature and the potential for momentum shifts add to the difficulty of accurately forecasting match outcomes, requiring bettors to possess a deep understanding of the sport and its nuances.

5. Baseball:

Baseball’s lengthy season and high level of statistical analysis make it a challenging sport for bettors to profitably wager on. The sheer volume of games played over the course of the season introduces variance and unpredictability, while the importance of pitching matchups, weather conditions, and ballpark factors further complicate matters. Additionally, baseball’s reliance on statistics and sabermetrics requires bettors to have a strong grasp of advanced analytics to identify value betting opportunities.

Of course, it goes without saying that a sport is only hard to bet on if you don’t know it. We love giving out baseball Plays, but hardly give out any picks on any of the sports listed above. Betting on sports you know and understand is a key to success! You should always try and learn a sport before you bet on it! There’s always going to be another game to bet on in that sport. Never, ever feel forced to make a bet! Stick to these keys and you’ll be a better sports bettor because of it.

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Xam’s Daily Gem 5-19 2000 1125 The Ultimate Lineup

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-19

Xam’s Daily Gem: Mets First 5 Innings Money Line -135 FanDuel The Mets gave us one of our worst beats in a long time yesterday, but they have an opportunity to salvage a game in this series today. Southpaw Sean Manaea goes today, and he’s been solid for the Mets this season. He has a…

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-18 2000 1125 The Ultimate Lineup

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-18

Xam’s Daily Gem: Mets Money Line -122 FanDuel The Mets are struggling coming into this game. They’re 2-6 in their last 8 games and were non-competitive in the first game of this series last night, losing 8-0. However, today they send Luis Severino to the mound. He’s arguably been their best pitcher this season, coming…

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-17 2000 1125 The Ultimate Lineup

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-17

Xam’s Daily Gem: Giants -1 -119 DraftKings Southpaw Kyle Harrison has been pitching very well recently, coming into this start with a 3.42 ERA. Two starts ago, he produced his best start of the year, going 7 scoreless innings in Colorado. Now he faces them in the friendly confines of Oracle Park. The Rockies aren’t…

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-16 2000 1125 The Ultimate Lineup

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-16

Xam’s Daily Gem: Astros -1 -159 DraftKings It took a long time, but the Astros are FINALLY turning their season around. They’ve won 6 of their last 7 games and 4 straight. Not only are they hitting, but they’re getting better pitching performances too! They’ve held opponents to 3 runs or less in all of…

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-15 2000 1125 The Ultimate Lineup

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-15

Xam’s Daily Gem: Orioles Money Line -125 DraftKings The Orioles turn to Kyle Bradish in the final game of the now 2 game series against the Blue Jays. Bradish got a late start to the season, but he’s been great in 2 starts this year, turning in a 1.86 ERA. Throughout his early career, he’s…

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-14 2000 1125 The Ultimate Lineup

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-14

Xam’s Daily Gem: Nuggets/Timberwolves Over 205.5 Points -110 FanDuel Both Games 3 and 4 went over this Total, and in Game 4 it went WAY over, totaling 222 points! The Nuggets figured out Minnesota’s defense, scoring 115 or more points in each of the last 2 games. Now, they come back home where they averaged…

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-13 2000 1125 The Ultimate Lineup

Xam’s Daily Gem 5-13

Xam’s Daily Gem: Orioles Money Line -166 FanDuel The Orioles come into play as one of the hottest teams in the league right now. Despite losing yesterday, they won their series over the weekend and are 7-3 in their last 10 games. They’ve been doing so with a great lineup, as they have scored the…

Xam’s Daily Gems 5-12 2000 1125 The Ultimate Lineup

Xam’s Daily Gems 5-12

Xam’s Daily Gems: Cubs Money Line -112 FanDuel Blue Jays +1.5 -155 DraftKings Phillies/Marlins Over 6.5 Runs -150 DraftKings Yankees Money Line -142 FanDuel Guardians Money Line -166 DraftKings Knicks/Pacers Under 219 Points -110 FanDuel Royals Money Line -126 FanDuel Mariners -1 -182 DraftKings Mets +1.5 -162 FanDuel Nuggets/Timberwolves Over 204.5 Points -110 FanDuel Bailey…

Xam’s Daily Gems 5-11 2000 1125 The Ultimate Lineup

Xam’s Daily Gems 5-11

Xam’s Daily Gems: Blue Jays -1 -105 DraftKings The Blue Jays send their ace Kevin Gausman to the mound as they look to even up this series against the Twins. Gausman has really turned it on recently, giving up just 1 earned run in his last 3 starts! In fact, he’s given up 1 earned…

Xam’s Futures

Ravens to win the AFC North +145
Broncos to make the playoffs -146
Vikings to make the playoffs -138
Red Sox under 85.5 wins -122
Tigers over 78.5 wins -110
Padres under 89.5 wins -122

Futures Strategy

Sometimes, instead of betting on an individual game, you’d rather bet on an entire season. This gives you something to root for over the course of the entire season, as opposed to just one game. Futures betting can be a way to keep you engaged during the entire season. Betting on Futures brings season-long excitement and a change from the typical highs and lows of daily sports betting. Whether you prefer betting on season win totals, certain teams to make the playoffs, or a dark horse to make a Cinderella run to the Super Bowl, Futures betting will enhance your sports betting experience!

Bankroll Management

We design our picks to use a flat betting strategy. This means betting the same amount on every single pick. Taking the emotion out of betting on a game since no one game caries more importance then another. This is how we manage to “Bet with our head, not our heart”

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