Kings Of Vegas

Thin-Slicing the NBA

Eye on Gambling has an article on “Thin-Slicing” (A concept from Malcom Gladwell’s book “Blink,” which is essentially breaking down decision making to a few key factors) and whether or not it is possible to apply the concept to NBA wagering.

In a nutshell, Dean Oliver, author of “Basketball on Paper” has it narrowed down to:

1) Effective Field Goal Percentage
2) Turnover Rate
3) Offensive Rebounding Rate
4) Getting to the Free Throw Line

Read the full story.

Add comment November 7th, 2005

MNF - Indy at New England

Manning is 2-9 against the Pats in his career, but this season he’s got a defense to balance out the Colts side of the game.

Factor in the ever-diminishing-in-importance bye week, New England’s injury problems and one big monkey to get off his back and you’ve got a solid win by the Colts.

Our money is on Indy tonight laying the 4.

Take Indianapolis -4.

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