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Data ScienceFebruary 17, 2026|12 min read

How to Build a Sports Betting Model from Scratch (2026 Guide)

Step-by-step guide to building a sports betting model. Covers data collection, feature engineering, model selection, backtesting, and deployment for NFL, NHL, and more.

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March MadnessFebruary 17, 2026|11 min read

10 Data-Driven March Madness Bracket Tips for 2026

10 evidence-based bracket tips using four decades of tournament data. Learn which seeds to trust, when to pick upsets, and how AI-backed strategies win pools.

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StrategyFebruary 17, 2026|11 min read

Why 90% of Sports Bettors Lose (And How AI Changes That)

Cognitive biases, emotional betting, and bankroll mismanagement destroy most bettors. Here’s how AI-powered prediction models solve each of these problems with data.

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StrategyFebruary 17, 2026|11 min read

Parlay Betting Strategy: When Multi-Leg Bets Actually Make Sense

The real math behind parlays, when they offer genuine value, how correlated parlays work, and the common mistakes that turn a legitimate strategy into a bankroll drain.

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AI SportsFebruary 17, 2026|12 min read

AI vs Vegas: Can Machine Learning Beat the Sportsbooks in 2026?

How Vegas sets lines, how AI finds edges, what closing line value means, and whether machine learning models can consistently beat sportsbooks. Real data, no hype.

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March MadnessFebruary 17, 2026|10 min read

2026 March Madness Bracket Predictions: AI Model Rankings Before Selection Sunday

Selection Sunday is weeks away. AI models are already ranking conferences, flagging upset candidates, and identifying which metrics predict tournament success. Here’s what the data says.

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ReviewsFebruary 17, 2026|12 min read

Best Sports Prediction Apps 2026: We Tested 8 Services So You Don’t Have To

We signed up for 8 sports prediction apps — Action Network, SportsLine, BetQL, OddsShark, Covers, DraftKings, FanDuel, and The 99¢ Community — and compared pricing, accuracy, and value.

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AnalysisFebruary 17, 2026|11 min read

Free vs Paid Sports Picks: The Data Behind Which Actually Wins

Reddit picks, ESPN experts, $50/month services, and 99¢ AI models — we tracked accuracy across all tiers. The gap between free and 99¢ is bigger than the gap between 99¢ and $50/month.

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March MadnessFebruary 16, 2026|8 min read

March Madness 2026: How AI Picks the Bracket Better Than Your Gut

Most brackets bust by the second round. Learn how AI uses defensive efficiency, recent form, and a 5-factor weighted model to pick smarter brackets for 99 cents.

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PredictionsFebruary 16, 2026|7 min read

How Our AI Spots March Madness Upsets Before They Happen

From UMBC vs Virginia to Saint Peter’s Cinderella run, upsets follow patterns. Here’s how AI detects defensive mismatches, form divergence, and mid-major hot streaks.

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ValueFebruary 16, 2026|6 min read

College Basketball Picks for 99 Cents: Why We Refuse to Charge More

Tout services charge $50–$300/month for NCAAB picks. We charge 99 cents one-time. Here’s why the 99-cent model works and why we’ll never raise the price.

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AI SportsFebruary 13, 2026|9 min read

NFL, NHL & Tennis AI Picks: What Makes Our Algorithm Different

Deep dive into how our AI models analyze each sport differently — from NFL injury reports to NHL goalie fatigue to tennis surface performance.

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TechnologyFebruary 12, 2026|8 min read

How AI Sports Predictions Actually Work (No Hype, Just Math)

Behind every pick is a model trained on thousands of games. Here's how AI analyzes stats, injuries, and trends to predict winners.

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ValueFebruary 11, 2026|7 min read

Best Cheap Sports Picks in 2026: Why 99¢ Beats $300/Month

Premium handicappers charge $300/month. Our AI tools cost $0.99 once. Here's the math that proves cheap picks can be better picks.

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BusinessFebruary 10, 2026|6 min read

Subscription Fatigue Is Real: Americans Spend $219/Month on Subscriptions

The average American spends $219/month on subscriptions. Here's why one-time purchases are the antidote to subscription fatigue.

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AnalysisFebruary 10, 2026|7 min read

One-Time Purchase vs Subscription: The Math Behind 99¢ Products

A $10/month SaaS subscription costs $360 over 3 years. Our products cost $0.99 once. Here's the math that changes everything.

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BusinessFebruary 5, 2026|5 min read

Why We Charge 99¢ For Everything

The story behind our pricing model — and why we believe volume beats premium every single time.

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