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Net Units per Pick ratio:

This ratio is indicative of handicapping skill

0.171    fubah2    (44.60 units from 260 picks)
0.111    Coloneljim  (25.34 units from 227 picks)
0.070   Kinger7650   (7.90 units from 113 picks)
0.069   Bettorific   (27.11 units from 389 picks)
0.060   Kingcapper77   (10.33 from 171 picks)
0.033   weeble5672   (42.69 units from 1287 picks)
0.026   SteveA2009   (10.64 units from 409 picks)

0.049   *Kaufee   (3.08 from 63 picks; *far short of minimum 100)
-0.60   *FunkyRufus    (-4.80 units from 79 picks)
-0.13   *Brooklyncapper (-18.72 units from 155 picks since May 6)

As of Saturday night, July 6:

(all picks scored by just one unit)

Gross units:

+44.60    fubah2
+42.69    weeble5672

+27.11      Bettorific
+25.34    Coloneljim

+10.62    SteveA2009
+10.33    Kingcapper77
  +7.90    Kinger7650

 +3.08     Kaufee (does not have 100 pick minimum)
 - 4.80     FunkyRufus
-20.23    *Brooklyncapper  (*only from May 6 to date)
*Covers.search only goes back to May 6, and Google searches were futile

UPDATE to end of Saturday July 6:

TOP MLB forum cappers of note

MLB is a tough slog for most. You're skills are doing fine if you can generate a positive unit record!
My handycapping skills teeter on the weak side so I try to watch the winning and/or popular handicappers to learn how they succeed and maybe pick up some tips to improve my game.
I do not tail these people, but I frequently check their picks to see if maybe I should re-examine my own when they oppose.

Below are the results of the top records I was able to verify, plus a few notable popular members I was suggested to verify.

-- I analyzed their posted picks from the perspective of a lurker who would bet only ONE UNIT on each of their picks that were posted before gametime.
-- Multi-unit designations are disregarded, since how much money one claims to bet is irrelevent to his ability to pick more winners than losers.
-- Also LIVE action bets and pushes are not counted.
-- 100 picks minimum needed to qualify in TOP HANDICAPPER category.

    This is neither intended to praise anyone nor embarrass anyone. If you read it that way then YOU are reading it wrong.
I don't have the time nor inclination to score forum records for everybody, so no more requests, thank you.

Unfortunately the limits of Covers.com search function (or profile posts, or Google) makes it exceedingly daunting to backtrack and verify records of some popular handicappers, especially their April picks/threads.

Thanks!    I wish the list had another 15 or 20 more names up there! 

@Carpinteria

You make some very good points. 

Ironically the top 5 guys on the list all do the honorable thing and post their picks as one unit, but I am sure that like everyone else they also vary the amount of cash on their bets, sometimes by quite a bit, but continue to post their picks as one unit anyway.

It's a bit of work to be sure, but all good. 

Shines a deserving light on the top guys! 

Thanks!  Hope your bets are winning for you 

@Macwestie1

Thanks!  Likewise to you! 

Repost:    TOP MLB handicappers having good season!

Below are the results of the top records I was able to verify plus a few other popular members I was suggested to verify!

--  I analyzed their posted picks from the perspective of a lurker who would bet just one unit on each of their picks that were posted before gametime.
-- Multi-unit designations are disregarded, since how much money one claims to bet is irrelevent to his ability to pick more winners than losers.
-- LIVE game action bets and pushes are not counted.
-- 100 picks minimum needed to qualify in TOP HANDICAPPER category.

This is neither intended to backpat anyone nor demean anyone. If you read it negatively then YOU are reading it wrong.
I don't have the time nor inclination to score forum records for everybody, so no more requests, thank you. 

Gross units:  (scored as one unit every pick) 

+68.35   weeble5672   over +27 units just since Wednesday

+44.60   fubah2 

+25.34    Coloneljim
+16.22    Bettorific
+12.45    Kinger7650
 + 8.28    Kingcapper77

 +3.39     SteveA2009
 +3.08     Kaufee      (does not have 100 pick minimum)

 - 4.80    FunkyRufus
-18.72   *Brooklyncapper (only from May 6 to date)

*Covers.search only goes back to May 6, and Google searches were futile

  Net Units per Pick ratio: 
       (calculated on one unit per pick)

This ratio is very indicative of handicapping skill

0.171    fubah2   (44.60 units from 260 picks)

0.126    Kinger7650 (12.45 units from 99 picks)
0.111     Coloneljim (25.34 units from 227 picks)
0.058    weeble5672 (68.35 units from 1163 picks)
0.052    Kingcapper77 (8.28 from 159 picks)
0.049    *Kaufee (3.08 from 63 picks; *far short of minimum 100)
0.046    Bettorific (16.22 units from 346 picks)
0.008    SteveA2009 (3.39 units from 386 picks)
-0.123  *Brooklyncapper (-18.72 units from 151 picks since May 6)

Gross units:  (scored as one unit every pick) 

+68.35   weeble5672   

+44.60   fubah2 

+25.34    Coloneljim
+16.22    Bettorific
+12.45    Kinger7650
 + 8.28    Kingcapper77

 +3.39     SteveA2009
 +3.08     Kaufee      (does not have 100 pick minimum)

 - 4.80    FunkyRufus
-18.72   *Brooklyncapper* (only from May 6 to date)
*Covers.search only goes back to May 6, and Google searches were futile

See next post:  NET UNITS per PICK ratio  

   June 30  UPDATE

TOP MLB forum cappers of note to end of June:

MLB is a tough slog for most. You're skills are doing fine if you can generate a positive unit record!

My handycapping skills teeter on the weak side so I try to watch the winning and/or popular handicappers to learn how they succeed and maybe pick up some tips to improve my game.
I do not tail these people, but I frequently check their picks to see if maybe I should re-examine my own when they oppose.

 Below are the results of the top records I was able to verify plus a few other popular members I was suggested to verify!

--  I analyzed their posted picks from the perspective of a lurker who would bet just one unit on each of their picks that were posted before gametime.
-- Multi-unit designations are disregarded, since how much money one claims to bet is irrelevent to his ability to pick more winners than losers.
-- LIVE game action bets and pushes are not counted.
-- 100 picks minimum needed to qualify in TOP HANDICAPPER category.

This is neither intended to backpat anyone nor demean anyone. If you read it negatively then YOU are reading it wrong.
I don't have the time nor inclination to score forum records for everybody, so no more requests, thank you. Unfortunately the limits of Covers.com SEARCH function (or profile posts or Google) makes it exceedlingly daunting to backtrack and verify records of some popular handicappers, especially their April picks/threads.

See next post:   forum moderator, weeble5672, way out in front

Okay. Just spent 6.5 hrs tracking the picks of two forum members that others suggested had GOOD profitable records and worthy of review. (6.5 hrs tedious work)
Before I get to their records it needs to be understood that this is not in any way intended to demean or to lavish praise. Personally I don't know either of these two but being forced to read all their threads to get the scoring I can see they are both gentlemen, pleasant, and popular among many.

For the TOP HANDICAPPERS chart there are some important criteria.
The goal here is to identify those who are particularly adept at "picking more winners than losers." For that reason, multiple-unit designations must be disregarded - since how much $$$ a person wants us to believe he is betting is entirely irrelevent to selecting winning picks. Of course it means something to the bettor, but irrelevent to the rest of us.
   Just your picks results (with associated juice) is what matters to us onlookers!
Scoring everybody's picks by the same "one unit standard" is completely fair and a very good indicator for skill with "picking more winners than losers"

Likewise, all LIVE INGAME bets are disregarded, as well as pushes.

100 picks is the minimum threshold to rule out small sample size variance. (luck)

I'll update the TOP HANDICAPPERS chart again after the weekend, but right now here are the results after suggesting I review these two guys:

FunkyRufus (through June 21)

April:  3-5   -2.55 units
May: 13-11  -0.60 units
June: 22-15 +5.85 units

YTD: 38-31  +2.70 units     (does not qualify)

Bettorific (**through June 21)

**I cannot verify this man's picks prior to May 5! He claimed his record at that point was 21-32 -17.90 units so we will go with that.

Apr - May 4:  21-32  -17.90 units
May 5 to 31:  82-46  +27.81 units
June to date:  67-51   +5.96 units

YTD:  170-129  +15.87 units

With that, Bettorific makes his debut among the TOP HANDICAPPERS! Congrats!
Thank you to @Ramanujan for suggesting Bettorific deserves a look, particularly if you enjoy NRFI prop bets!

Gut feeling Oilers are going to blow it.

@Macwestie1

 GL  

TOP MLB forum cappers of note 

My capping skills teeter on the weak side so I try to watch the winning and/or popular handicappers to learn how they succeed and maybe pick up some tips to improve my game.
I do not tail these people, but I frequently check their picks to see if maybe I should re-examine my own when they oppose.

Here are the results of the top 6 records I was able to verify plus a couple other very popular members!

I analyzed their posted picks from the perspective of a lurker who would bet just one unit on each of their picks that were posted before gametime.
Multi-unit designations are disregarded since how much money one claims to bet is irrelevent to his ability to pick more winners than losers.
Also LIVE game action bets and pushes are not counted.
100 picks minimum needed to qualify in TOP HANDICAPPER category.

This is neither intended to backpat anyone nor demean anyone. If you read it negatively then YOU are reading it wrong.
I don't have the time nor inclination to score forum records for everybody. Unfortunately the limits of Covers.com SEARCH function (or profile posts or Google) makes it exceedlingly daunting to backtrack and verify records of some popular handicappers, especially their April picks/threads.

Gross units (scored as one unit every pick):

+44.60   fubah2

+32.97   weeble5672
+25.34   Coloneljim
+13.16   SteveA2009
+12.45   Kinger7650   *after Friday Cubs game
+12.93   Kingcapper77

+ 3.08   Kaufee
 - 8.81   Brooklyncapper* (only from May 6 to date)
*Covers.search only goes back to May 6, and Google searches were futile

Net Units per Pick ratio:
       (calculated on one unit every pick)
       This ratio is highly indicative of handicapping skill

0.171   fubah2 (44.60 units from 260 picks)
0.126   Kinger7650 (12.45 units from 99 picks)*
0.111    Coloneljim (25.34 units from 227 picks)
0.093   Kingcapper77 (12.93 from 139 picks)
0.049   *Kaufee (3.08 from 63 picks; *far short of minimum 100)
0.038   SteveA2009 (13.16 units from 344 picks)
0.034   weeble5672 (32.97 units from 970 picks)
-0.07   Brooklyncapper* (-8.81 units from 121 picks since May 6)

@weeble5672

 Good luck with your plays today, I hope you win them all. 

But, I've double checked your posts from yesterday and I keep getting 7-6-1, +0.23

I keep counting only 14 total picks.  Did I miss one? 

I ask because I am about to update the thread I started a couple days ago and I am trying to be accurate as possible.

@PUSSYGALORE333

I agree with you.  Win percentages only tell a certain aspect, and it's limited.

So I came up with the UNITS per PICK ratio as much more indicative, though in itself not by any means perfect for assessing the skill of a handicapper to pick winners.  But that should be the goal.  In fact I think it's a useful measure for anyone to use on their own performance in various sports and/or categories of bets, such as sides or totals or props. 

There's a couple more guys I will review but this may take some time to verify their picks

Exactly, and me included,  except for the great success part.

However we can't properly COMPARE that way. For that reason, all must be judged as if a lurker was only willing to bet one unit on each pick, which is fair.

What a person chooses to bet in terms of $$$ is only relevent to him.

Yep, for sure it was.

I am still baffled as to why I can't find Brooklyncappers posts on the internet for April.  I can for the other guys but not his. It seems Covers.com limits their search results to a set number of threads so I had to Google and that got way frustrating.