David Strauss

Biography:

After giving up a lucrative career as a hotel valet, David Strauss entered the online gaming industry in 2004 by joining Bovada as a customer service agent. After slowly working his way up the company, David found himself in Antigua during 2007, charged with fixing the proposition wagering operation. In his first two years as a bookmaker, David achieved record profits at Bovada and moved on to head the Security department at BetUS. Once Mr. Strauss left BetUS, he joined the Canadian Sportsbook SportsInteraction in 2011 as a Senior Risk Manager before leaving the company to run the wagering operations at MyBookie heading in to the 2018/19 NFL Season. When not revolutionizing the offshore gaming industry, David enjoys running a betting syndicate, which he uses to reduce the profits of his competitors. An advantage bettor at heart, David relies on ‘The Math’ to ensure personal and professional profits year in and year out.

Georgia Tech at Duke Lines, Betting Pick & TV Info

Georgia Tech at Duke Lines, Betting Pick & TV Info

Written by on January 3, 2017

The greatest college basketball coach ever has to be former UCLA legend John Wooden what with his 10 national titles. But No. 2 and not far behind is Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, especially when you consider all that he has done for the USA National Team in the Olympics. Well, Wednesday’s game for No. 8 Duke vs. Georgia Tech will be … click title for full article.
College Basketball Winning Picks for the Weekend (Jan 28-29)

Louisville at Notre Dame Spread, Pick & TV Info

Written by on January 3, 2017

There are two matchups on Wednesday’s college basketball betting schedule that feature ranked teams, and one has No. 6 Louisville visiting No. 23 Notre Dame. The Cardinals already have a great win over Kentucky but want to avoid falling to 0-2 in ACC play in the early going. They are likely to be slight betting favorites vs. the Irish. Louisville … click title for full article.
Florida vs Iowa Outback Bowl Odds, Expert Pick & TV Info

Florida vs Iowa Outback Bowl Odds, Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 30, 2016

The Jan. 2 schedule of bowls begins from Tampa with the Outback Bowl and it has one of the smallest betting bowl totals of all because both No. 17 Florida of the SEC and Iowa of the Big Ten struggle offensively, but they can defend with the best of them. Both teams enter the Outback Bowl at 8-4 and are … click title for full article.
Titans Host Bengals As Slight NFL Betting Odds Favorite in Week 10.

Houston at Tennessee Spread, Betting Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 29, 2016

The Houston Texans were able to clinch the AFC South Division for the season year in a row in Week 16 thanks to their win and the Tennessee Titans’ upset loss. So the Texans will host a wild-card game next weekend. Thus there’s little for them to play for on Sunday. Ditto the Titans, who will miss the playoffs yet … click title for full article.
The Indianapolis Colts are not sure yet if Andrew Luck will play this season.

Jacksonville at Indianapolis Odds, Expert Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 28, 2016

I’d like to tell you that Sunday’s AFC South game between Jacksonville and Indianapolis means something but it simply doesn’t. Both teams are out of the playoffs, although the Jaguars would benefit by losing to keep a Top-5 draft pick for next April. This could be the final game for Colts coach Chuck Pagano, who might be fired this offseason. … click title for full article.
NFL Week 5 Picks: Early Predictions for Every Game

Carolina at Tampa Bay Spread, Expert Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 28, 2016

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers do have a shot at making the playoffs with a victory over defending NFC champion Carolina on Sunday. But it would take about eight other results to go Tampa Bay’s way in Week 17 — including an unlikely tie. So don’t count on it. The Bucs are home favorites on NFL lines as the Panthers are … click title for full article.
Chicago at Minnesota Lines, Betting Pick & TV Info

Chicago at Minnesota Lines, Betting Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 28, 2016

The Chicago Bears would win by losing on Sunday in completing one of the worst seasons in franchise history. Why? Then the Bears would get the No. 3 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft behind Cleveland and San Francisco. But if the Bears win in Minnesota, they might slip to sixth. The Vikings are also playing out the string … click title for full article.
Best NFL Odds & ATS Picks For Week 1

Cleveland at Pittsburgh Odds, Free Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 28, 2016

Don’t expect to see many Pittsburgh Steelers starters on Sunday in their regular-season finale as the Steelers are locked into the No. 3 seed in the playoffs and will host a game on wild-card weekend. So they have no reason to care this week against Cleveland. The Browns need to lose to ensure they keep the No. 1 overall pick … click title for full article.
Pittsburgh vs Northwestern Pinstripe Bowl Odds, Expert Pick & TV Info

Pittsburgh vs Northwestern Pinstripe Bowl Odds, Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 27, 2016

So which is the only school this season to beat two Power 5 conference champions? That would be the 23rd ranked University of Pittsburgh, which knocked off both Clemson and Penn State during the regular season. The Panthers have been rewarded with a spot in Wednesday’s Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium against Big Ten opponent Northwestern. The Panthers are favored … click title for full article.
Analyzing the 2017 College Football Odds on Total Season Wins

West Virginia vs Miami Russell Athletic Bowl Spread

Written by on December 27, 2016

Miami has lost six straight bowl games, last winning one in the 2006 MPC Computers Bowl in Boise, which signaled the transition from Larry Coker to Randy Shannon as head coach. But the Hurricanes are slight favorites to end that skid when they play former Big East rival and No. 16 West Virginia in Wednesday’s Russell Athletic Bowl in Orlando. … click title for full article.
2017 Heart of Dallas Bowl Betting Preview: Utah vs. West Virginia

Indiana vs Utah Foster Farms Bowl Lines, Expert Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 27, 2016

Indiana has not won a bowl game since 1991, so the Hoosiers are no doubt duly motivated for Wednesday’s Foster Farms Bowl matchup with No. 19 Utah. The Utes were in serious Pac-12 title contention until the tail end of the year as they suffered deflating season-ending losses to Oregon and Colorado. That made the 8-4 finish to the regular … click title for full article.
NCAAF Odds & Betting Preview on Army at Ohio State for Week 3

Army vs North Texas Heart of Dallas Bowl Lines, Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 26, 2016

An unusual spread here for Tuesday’s Heart of Dallas Bowl. North Texas has already beaten Army once this year as a 17-point underdog on the road. Now the Mean Green are a double-digit & dog in a bowl game being played in Dallas. Hmm. North Texas is one year removed from a 1-11 season. Army vs North Texas Heart of … click title for full article.
NC State vs Vanderbilt Independence Bowl Spread, Expert Pick & TV Info

NC State vs Vanderbilt Independence Bowl Spread, Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 23, 2016

In around mid-November it wasn’t looking good for either NC State of the ACC or Vanderbilt of the SEC to make a bowl game, but both schools — really, the basketball programs are much better at each — did what needed to be done down the stretch to get bowl eligible and will meet in the Independence Bowl. NC State … click title for full article.
Maryland vs Boston College Quick Lane Bowl Lines, Free Pick & TV Info

Maryland vs Boston College Quick Lane Bowl Pick & TV Info

Written by on December 23, 2016

I think it’s fair to say that most football fans prefer a high-scoring offensive game to a boring defensive one. Well, I’d like to tell you that the Dec. 26 Quick Lane Bowl from Detroit will be a shootout between Maryland and Boston College, but I’d be lying. The total is one of the lowest of any bowls on college … click title for full article.