Friday, May 29, 2015

Sports Handicapping Experts

Picking the Best Handicappers Online

Sports handicappers are becoming more and more prevalent online. Every year there are hundreds of new handicappers listed or that create their own sites. How can you tell which ones are a scam and which ones are not?



There are many sports pick services out there that claim to have extraordinary results. Some claim to have winning percentages up into the 80-90% mark. The best advice to take is to run, quickly from services that claim that high of winners. A sports picking service typically only needs around 55-60% winning rate to make money and the good ones hover around the 60% mark. 

Realdealpicks.com sports handicappers says to also make sure that handicappers be listed on third party handicapping monitor websites so that transparency is 100%. This also gives users the opportunity to report the scam services that are not legitimate. 

Finding the right handicapper can be tough if you don't know what you're looking for. Stay close to the handicapping services that are 100% transparent through 3rd party monitor services, that way you know that the picks are what the services say they are. 


McIlroy misses cut at Irish Open after even-par 2nd round (Yahoo Sports)

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy looks dejected after hitting his ball into the deep rough on the 18th hole during round two of the Irish Open Golf Championship at Royal County Down, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, Friday, May 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Early exits are becoming a habit for Rory McIlroy, especially in his home country. The 26-year-old Northern Ireland native failed to make the Irish Open cut for the third straight year Friday, shooting an even-par 71 that failed to make up for an 80 in the opening round. England's Tyrrell Hatton showed the field at Royal County Down that the seaside links course, bedeviled with unseasonably frigid gales and pelting showers, could be tamed.




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Breaking: Sepp Blatter re-elected to 5th term as FIFA president after challenger Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein concedes (ESPN)

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Instant Awesome Video: Bob Ley rips up the FIFA presidential election agenda - \"They're making it up as they go along!\" (ESPN)

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Federer, Sharapova advance at French Open (Yahoo Sports)

Serbia's Ana Ivanovic clenches her fist as she plays Croatia's Donna Vekic during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Friday, May 29, 2015 in Paris. Ivanovic won 6-0, 6-3. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Stepping onto center court to take on 88th-ranked Damir Dzumhur, Roger Federer was on his guard. The 17-time Grand Slam champion had been caught cold at a previous French Open by a player ranked as low as the 23-year-old Bosnian, and he made sure that did not happen again. Federer advanced to the fourth round for the 11th straight year with a clinical 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 win Friday.




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Broncos sign Ryan Harris day after Ryan Clady's injury (Yahoo Sports)

In this photo taken Wednesday, May 27, 2015, Denver Broncos offensive tackle Ryan Clady waits to take part in drills during an NFL football organized team activity at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. Broncos officials announced Thursday, May 28, 2015, that Clady tore his left ACL while taking part in Wednesday's session, an injury that is likely to shelve the veteran offensive lineman for the season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The Denver Broncos have signed veteran offensive lineman Ryan Harris a day after losing perennial Pro Bowler Ryan Clady to a torn knee ligament.




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Chalk: Stephen Strasburg and Washington listed at -130 in Cincinnati Friday; open here for all May 29 MLB betting lines (ESPN)

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The Latest: Soccer stars enjoy coming to the French Open (Yahoo Sports)

Swedish PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, center right with red cap, takes a selfie with the phone of a fan, right, as he watches the second round match of the French Open tennis tournament between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Luxembourg's Gilles Muller at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France, Thursday, May 28, 2015. Left is Ibrahimovic's wife Helena Seger. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

PARIS (AP) -- The Latest from the French Open:




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Blatter says vote for Russia, Qatar the root of FIFA crisis (Yahoo Sports)

FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaks at the opening ceremony of the FIFA congress in Zuerich, Switzerland, Thursday, May 28, 2015. The FIFA congress with the president's election is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2015 in Zurich. (Walter Bieri/Keystone via AP)

The worst corruption crisis in soccer history stems from the governing body's decision to award Russia and Qatar the next two World Cup tournaments, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Friday. Blatter spoke at the FIFA congress hours before the presidential election in which he is a seeking a fifth term. In 2010, Russia was chosen to host the 2018 World Cup and Qatar was awarded the 2022 tournament amid widespread allegations of wrongdoing.




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Sharper set for change-of-plea in sex assault case (Yahoo Sports)

Former NFL star Darren Sharper is moving closer to resolving charges that he drugged and sexually assaulted women in four states. Sharper faces at least nine years in prison after having pleaded guilty or no-contest to charges that he distributed drugs with the intent to commit rape in Nevada, Arizona and California. Also pending in New Orleans are two Louisiana state counts of aggravated rape stemming from accusations that he sexually assaulted two drug-impaired women at his apartment in September 2013.

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Belgium marks 30 years of Heysel tragedy with solemn service (Yahoo Sports)

Survivors and relatives of victims are marking the 30th anniversary of the Heysel stadium tragedy where 39 people died during fan violence at the 1985 European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus in Brussels. With a bugle blowing, flowers and wreaths were laid at a remembrance plaque early Friday at the King Baudouin Stadium, which was renovated and renamed after the tragedy. Prior to the final, hooligans from a stand holding Liverpool fans smashed their way into an adjacent section holding Juventus supporters.

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THE LATEST: Call for revote if World Cups awarded corruptly (Yahoo Sports)

FIFA president Joseph S. Blatter makes a gesture during the 65th FIFA Congress held at the Hallenstadion in Zurich, Switzerland, Friday, May 29, 2015 where he runs for re-election as FIFA head. (Patrick B. Kraemer/Keystone via AP)

4:30 a.m. EDT) Germany's Justice Minister is quoted as saying FIFA's decision to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Russia and Qatar can't stand if it turns out that votes were bought. Swiss authorities announced this week that they have opened a criminal probe into alleged wrongdoing by soccer officials during the 2010 vote for the hosting of those two World Cups. Justice Minister Heiko Maas told German daily Bild in an interview published Friday that ''the awarding of a World Cup shouldn't depend on who pays the highest bribes.'' Maas also said FIFA president Sepp Blatter is the wrong man to investigate alleged graft in his own organization.




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Thursday's Sports In Brief (Yahoo Sports)

As defiant as ever, Sepp Blatter resisted calls to resign as FIFA president and deflected blame for the massive bribery and corruption scandal engulfing soccer's world governing body. ''We, or I, cannot monitor everyone all of the time,'' Blatter said in his first public remarks on the crisis that has further tainted his leadership on the eve of his bid for a fifth term as president. The 79-year-old Blatter insisted he could restore trust in world soccer after a pair of corruption investigations brought ''shame and humiliation'' on his organization and the world's most popular sport.

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Sweet, Betsa lead Michigan past Alabama, 5-0 (Yahoo Sports)

Michigan's Megan Betsa pitches in the first inning against Alabama during an NCAA softball Women's College World Series game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Lauren Sweet learned quickly after striking out in her first at-bat. The senior catcher hit a grand slam her next time up to help Michigan beat Alabama 5-0 on Thursday night in the Women's College World Series opener for both teams. ''She's having her best season as a senior, and you like to see that,'' Michigan coach Carol Hutchins said.




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Pirates-Padres Preview (Yahoo Sports)

James Shields is off to one of the best starts of his 10-year career, but he still might have a hard time cooling off the Pittsburgh Pirates. As the San Diego Padres' right-hander looks to go 7-0 for the first time, he'll try to keep the visiting Pirates from an eighth straight victory Friday night. Jung Ho Kang's first-inning, three-run homer was one of three hit by Pittsburgh (25-22), during Thursday's 11-5 rout of San Diego.

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Carda leads UCLA past Oregon 7-1 in WCWS (Yahoo Sports)

Oregon's Sheridan Hawkins pitches in the first inning against UCLA in an NCAA Women's College World Series softball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

For a night, UCLA resembled the Bruins who once dominated college softball. Ally Carda pitched a complete game to help UCLA defeat Oregon 7-1 on Thursday night in the Women's College World Series. UCLA coach Kelly Inouye-Perez was pleased that her team, which had no World Series experience, beat a seasoned Oregon team on the big stage.




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Bob Baffert grows into racing's grateful elder statesman (Yahoo Sports)

Bob Baffert came blasting into thoroughbred racing in Southern California talking smack. It wasn't long before he piled up 11 wins in Triple Crown races - two behind leader D. Wayne Lukas - and ditched his big hat but kept the boots. Ambitious can give you an edge that people don't like,'' said Baffert, who will try for the first Triple Crown since 1978 when American Pharoah runs in the Belmont Stakes next Saturday.

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

Kang, Marte, Polanco homer in Pirates' 11-5 win vs Padres (Yahoo Sports)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Francisco Cervelli scores on the high throw to San Diego Padres catcher Derek Norris during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 28, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Don Boomer)

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Jung Ho Kang hit a three-run homer and Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco also went deep off Ian Kennedy to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to their seventh straight victory, 11-5 over the San Diego Padres on Thursday night.




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Kluber strikes out 13 in Indians' 5-3 win over Mariners (Yahoo Sports)

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Corey Kluber struck out 13 in seven innings to win his third straight decision, Jason Kipnis continued his hot May with two hits and two RBIs, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Thursday night. Cleveland won for the eighth time in 10 games, inching closer to .500 after struggling the first six weeks of the season. Kluber (3-5) gave up a pair of home runs to Mike Zunino in the third and Dustin Ackley in the sixth, but Seattle was able to mount little otherwise.




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Red Sox lefty Rodriguez wins MLB debut, 5-1 at Texas (Yahoo Sports)

Boston Red Sox Xander Bogaerts (2) is tended to by manager John Farrell, left, and a trainer after being hit by a pitch in the left wrist during the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

Eduardo Rodriguez threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings to become the youngest Red Sox starter to win in his major league debut on the road since 1967, and Boston beat the Rangers 5-1 to spoil Josh Hamilton's first home game back in Texas on Thursday night. The 22-year-old Rodriguez was already the youngest Red Sox pitcher to make his MLB debut on the road since 21-year-old Roger Clemens in 1985.




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Thompson's father says son 'on track' to return for finals (Yahoo Sports)

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 27: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors is injured in the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets during game five of the Western Conference Finals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at ORACLE Arena on May 27, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is feeling better and is on track to return for the NBA Finals next week after taking a knee to his head from Trevor Ariza that caused ''concussion-like symptoms.'' That's according to Thompson's father, former NBA player Mychal Thompson. Thompson said his son threw up a couple of times and he had to drive him home after the Warriors eliminated the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Wednesday night. The Warriors initially said Thompson did not show any signs of a concussion and could've come back into the game.




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Chalk: No matter which team wins Pro Basketball Championship, Wynn's Johnny Avello says the house will lose (ESPN)

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Orioles, White Sox split doubleheader caused by riots (Yahoo Sports)

Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Chris Sale struck out 12 over 7 2-3 shutout innings to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 3-2 victory Thursday over the Orioles, who rebounded to win the second game 6-3 in a doubleheader caused by rioting in Baltimore last month. The doubleheader was scheduled after games on April 27-28 were postponed because of riots near the ballpark following the funeral of a black man who died of injuries sustained while in police custody.




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Adrian Peterson vents on Twitter about honoring contract (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2014, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson leaves the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Oakland Raiders in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings will open their optional team practices this week without Peterson. The star running back has told coach Mike Zimmer that he will not attend the three days of team work that begin Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday, May 24, 2015. The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly on the issue. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Adrian Peterson took to Twitter on Thursday to express his frustration over criticism he is receiving while staying away from the voluntary portion of the Minnesota Vikings offseason.




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AP Source: Contract talks between Wade, Heat at impasse (Yahoo Sports)

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 13: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat looks on during a game against the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Arena on April 13, 2015 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

A person with knowledge of contract negotiations between Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat says talks are at an impasse, and that Wade is considering all options - including potentially leaving the team that drafted him 12 years ago. The person says Wade and the Heat had talks on Thursday about his contract. The Heat do not comment about ongoing negotiations.




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Hamilton homecoming: 2010 AL MVP back in Texas on home team (Yahoo Sports)

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton answers questions during a news conference, Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. Hamilton will play his first home game with the Rangers since being reacquired from the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Josh Hamilton took the turn on Ballpark Way driving toward the Texas Rangers' stadium, and felt right at home.




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Chisox beat Orioles in doubleheader opener caused by riots (Yahoo Sports)

Chicago White Sox pitcher Chris Sale delivers against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Chris Sale struck out 12 over 7 2-3 shutout innings and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Orioles 3-2 Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader caused by rioting in Baltimore last month. The doubleheader was scheduled after games on April 27-28 were postponed because of riots near the ballpark following the death of Freddie Gray. The left-hander was pulled in the eighth after striking out Caleb Joseph and Everth Cabrera to raise his pitch count to 120.




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Hamilton excited about his Texas homecoming (Yahoo Sports)

Cleveland Indians' Carlos Santana watches his ball after hitting a three-run home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis in the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in Cleveland. Roberto Perez and Jason Kipnis scored on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Texas wrapped up its nine-game road trip Wednesday with a 12-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians, setting the stage for Hamilton to play at home for the first time since rejoining the franchise on April 27. The Rangers host the Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Park on Thursday night. ''I'm looking forward to being back in the area and in the ballpark and playing in front of Rangers fans again,'' said Hamilton, who last played at home for Texas in the 2012 postseason.




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Sharks officially announce Peter DeBoer hired as new coach (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2014, file photo, then-New Jersey Devils head coach Peter DeBoer watches the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit. The San Jose Sharks will hire Peter DeBoer as their new head coach. A person familiar with the search said Wednesday, May 27, 2015, that DeBoer will be formally introduced later this week. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the hire yet. ESPN first reported the move. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

The San Jose Sharks have officially hired former New Jersey and Florida coach Peter DeBoer to replace the departed Todd McLellan. The decision to hire DeBoer ends a lengthy search that started April 20 when the team and McLellan announced that he would not be back for an eighth season in San Jose. The departure was announced as a mutual agreement and McLellan was later hired as head coach in Edmonton.




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Broncos left tackle Clady tears ACL, likely out for season (Yahoo Sports)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) signals at the line of scrimmage behind offensive tackle Ryan Clady (78) against the Oakland Raiders during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Broncos left tackle Ryan Clady has torn his left ACL and will likely miss the season, leaving Denver to search for someone to protect Peyton Manning's blind side.




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