Far too many bettors look at winning percentage as the ultimate factor when it comes to sports betting. Sure, a high winning percentage is nice, but it really doesn't tell you too much, especially when taking baseball and hockey wagers into consideration.
A lower winning percentage while playing a larger number of games can also prove to be more profitable over the course of a season.
The main way to rate any handicapper is what is known as units won or lost, which is another way of saying money won or lost.
Read Winning Percentage vs. Units Won in the Experienced Bettors Only section of the site.
Photo: Chad Billingsley of the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
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