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Raymond Report FAQ: Understanding the Abbreviations and Metrics

Welcome to the Raymond Report FAQ page! Below, we break down the key abbreviations and metrics used in our reports to help you make informed betting decisions.


General Abbreviations:

  • SU (Straight Up): Team’s win/loss record without considering the point spread.
  • ATS (Against the Spread): Team’s record when factoring in the betting line.
  • O/U (Over/Under): The record of games going over or under the total points set by sportsbooks.
  • P/M (L3G) (Point Margin – Last 3 Games): Average point differential in the team’s last 3 games.
  • S.O.S (Strength of Schedule): Measures the difficulty of a team’s past opponents.
  • PVI-SOS (Parity Value – Strength of Schedule): Indicates a team’s form and schedule strength, classified as Bullish, Neutral, or Bearish.
  • MSV or DMVI (Market Spread Value): The difference between the projected and actual betting spread, helping identify value plays.
  • PVI (Performance Value Index): A team’s recent momentum, classified as Bullish, Neutral, or Bearish.

Key Betting Indicators:

  • C.O.W (Chances of Winning): Probability percentage of a team winning the game.
  • C.O.C (Chances of Covering): Probability percentage of a team covering the point spread.
  • C.O.G.O (Chances of Game Going Over): Probability percentage of the total going over the line.
  • L.O.A (Law of Average): Used to determine if a team is due for a regression or improvement based on recent trends.

Team & Game Metrics:

  • Forecast: Projected score for each team based on analytical models.
  • Side Edges: How many key statistical edges a team holds over their opponent.
  • Total Edges: The number of statistical edges favoring the Over or Under.
  • Streaks: Active winning/losing streaks in SU, ATS, and O/U categories.
  • Latest Odds: The most recent betting lines and movement trends.

Situational & Historical Stats:

  • Days Rest: The number of days a team has rested before this game.
  • Road/Home Record: SU, ATS, and O/U records based on location.
  • Situational Stats: Team performance under different circumstances, such as:
    • After a Win/Loss
    • After Playing a Certain Team
    • Against Non-Division or Non-Conference Opponents
    • As Home/Away Favorite or Underdog
  • Head-to-Head Record: Historical matchup stats between two teams.

Line Movement Tracking:

  • LINEMOVES: Tracks how the betting line has shifted since opening.
  • MoneyLine: The odds for a team to win outright (without spread consideration).
  • Latest Odds: The most recent changes in point spread and totals.

Performance Trends & Game Logs:

  • Last 3, 5, 7, 10 Games: Shows a team’s recent form in points scored, allowed, and trends.
  • Vs. Top, Middle, Bottom Teams: Compares performance against teams of different rankings.
  • After Over/Under Games: Tracks how a team performs after their last game went Over or Under.
  • Situational Averages: Compares team performance under specific rest or travel conditions.

By understanding these key terms and abbreviations, you’ll be better equipped to analyze the data and make informed betting decisions with the Raymond Report.

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Ron Raymond
Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.
Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.

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