The smartest bettors don’t just handicap games — they classify teams.
If you’ve ever wondered how professional bettors instantly separate contenders from pretenders, it’s because they use classification systems — and in the Raymond Report, that’s the A/B/C Team Model.
It’s the backbone of your daily report, and for good reason:
It tells you who can be trusted, who’s volatile, and who’s a landmine waiting to blow up your parlay.
As I explain in my book:
“Not all winning teams are reliable, and not all losing teams are bad bets. The key is understanding where they fit in the cycle.”
— Ron Raymond, The 24HR Rule
🅰️ A-Type Teams – The Contenders
These are the elite squads — 60% win rate or higher.
They’re consistent, efficient, and typically favorites in most matchups.
But there’s a catch:
They’re often overpriced by the market because public bettors love them.
In baseball, it’s the Yankees.
In football, it’s the Chiefs or Eagles.
In hockey, it’s Florida or Colorado.
They win often — but the juice kills ROI if you buy in at the wrong time.
A-type teams are profitable in the right spot, not by blind loyalty.
📊 Smart strategy:
- Bet A-type teams when undervalued or neutral on the DMVI.
- Avoid them when bullish — that’s when the line inflates and your edge disappears.
🅱️ B-Type Teams – The Swing Zone
These are the 50–59% clubs — the middle class of sports betting.
They’re capable of winning big or blowing up your ticket without warning.
Think of them as the market’s balance point: too good to fade blindly, too inconsistent to trust without context.
B-type teams are where pros make money because the public never knows how to price them.
You use your tools — C.O.W., SOS, and DMVI — to spot when they’re rising (bullish) or slipping (bearish).
📊 Smart strategy:
- Look for B-type teams facing overvalued A-teams — that’s where live dogs live.
- Fade B-type teams when their confidence exceeds their consistency (e.g., off three lucky wins).
🅲 C-Type Teams – The Wildcards
Under .500, often disrespected, always volatile.
These are your longshots, rebuilders, or bottom feeders — but they’re also the source of massive value when conditions align.
C-type teams aren’t bad bets — they’re situational bets.
If a C-type team is coming off competitive losses, facing a tired A-team, or trending upward in effort metrics — that’s where sharps quietly pounce.
📊 Smart strategy:
- Only play C-teams when price + motivation + matchup = edge.
- Otherwise, pass. Chasing dogs without reason is just paying the book’s rent.
⚖️ Why It Works
This system gives structure to what most bettors treat as chaos.
It turns “gut feeling” into tier-based logic — a measurable way to analyze confidence vs. risk.
It’s not about perfection — it’s about probability.
A-teams win more often.
B-teams balance variance.
C-teams pay off when the public stops believing.
Your job? Know which type you’re betting — and whether the price matches the truth.
🧩 The 24HR Rule Connection
Emotion says:
“Bet the better team.”
Discipline says:
“Bet the better situation.”
That’s what the A/B/C System enforces — awareness, timing, and accountability.
When you see every team as a type, not a name, you stop chasing hype and start controlling exposure.
🏁 Final Takeaway
The A/B/C Team Model isn’t just a category — it’s a mindset.
It keeps your analysis consistent, your bankroll disciplined, and your bets selective.
Betting without it is like trading without sectors — you’re just guessing.
Classify first.
Then bet.
That’s how pros think, bet, and win.
📣 CTA:
Follow The 24HR Rule Playbook daily on ATSStats.com — where Ron Raymond’s Raymond Report helps you read market cycles, spot value, and classify teams using the proven A/B/C system.
