Live Like a PhD Sports Bettor

Sports betting taught as a decision-making problem, not a collection of hot takes. Built by a former statistics professor who spent years getting an F at this. Sharpened by a community of bettors who'd rather learn than pretend.

This is where I share the model I've built, the lessons I've learned, the hard won insights... and the community that carried me through the darkest times of my life.

This is me. Silly and a sports nerd. PhD in Statistics – former statistician, former teacher, creator of the SideLine model.

This all started as a place to share picks. It became something that taught me more than the picks ever could.

About the On-Air Contributors

Cousin Jared (the professor's actual cousin) took one statistics course in college, but not by choice. His perfect Saturday includes long walks on the beach and Mountain West football. Michael Bishop was an amazing quarterback. Model whisperer. Ask him about Christmas movies. (Editor's note: maybe don't, actually?) He can be found on Twitter @CousinJared.

Jake (the professor's actual friend) is a college basketball addict who decided should be watching the game instead of playing it after his third ACL tear. When he is not watching college basketball he enjoys taking his puppies on walks and smoking meat. His one true love is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and he either has or doesn't have the tattoo the prove it. He can be found on Twitter @MyFriend_Jake.