Welcome to the Raymond Report Sports Betting System, your guide to treating sports betting like Wall Street investing. Instead of chasing “locks” or gambling on hunches, you’ll learn how to analyze teams like stocks, spot overbought/oversold markets, and manage your bankroll like a disciplined portfolio.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned investor in the sports markets, this system will help you trade smarter — not riskier.
1. Shop for Value ($) and Play the Percentages (%)
Think of odds as stock prices. Sometimes the favorite is overpriced, while the underdog offers better value.
- Value ($): Always look for numbers the “market” has mispriced. If the Jets are +130 vs. the Dolphins -150, ask yourself: does the price justify the risk?
- Percentages (%): Just like earnings reports, long-term performance tells the real story. Teams that consistently win or cover provide steadier returns.
👉 Investor’s Tip: Don’t buy hype. Buy value.
2. Classify Teams into A, B, C Tiers
In Wall Street terms, think of these as blue chips, mid-caps, and penny stocks:
- A-Type (Blue Chips, 60%+ win rate): Consistent, elite, but usually expensive. You’re paying a premium for stability.
- B-Type (Mid-Caps, 50–59%): The growth stocks of the market. Often undervalued, offering the best balance of risk vs. reward.
- C-Type (Penny Stocks, under 49%): Cheap and tempting, but dangerous. Only consider them when the setup is perfect (like at home vs. another C-type).
👉 Investor’s Tip: Build your portfolio around A and B-types. Sprinkle C-types only when the market overreacts.
3. Track Cycles: Bullish, Neutral, Bearish
Markets move in cycles — so do teams.
- Bullish (7-0, 6-1, 5-2): Stocks on a run. Ride the wave, but beware of inflated prices.
- Neutral (3-4, 4-3): Balanced, often mispriced by the market. Great contrarian opportunities.
- Bearish (0-7, 1-6, 2-5): Downtrending assets. Avoid unless you see a deep discount or reversal signal.
👉 Investor’s Tip: Don’t just chase momentum — watch for market corrections.
4. Use the Value Index (VI)
The VI is your Raymond Report “market thermometer.”
- Bullish: Overbought — tread carefully.
- Neutral: Fair value — often the sharpest buys.
- Bearish: Oversold — most people dump them, but contrarians can find gold here.
5. Portfolio Management (Money Discipline)
On Wall Street, risk management is king. Same here.
- Use units, not emotions.
- Scale your investment by situation (Team Type + Location + Cycle).
- Treat risky plays like speculative stocks — small exposure only.
👉 Example:
- B-Type at home in a neutral cycle = 4-unit buy (strong position).
- C-Type on the road in a bearish cycle = penny stock punt (1-unit or pass).
6. Golden Rules of the Market
- Avoid fading A-Type teams at home unless the spot screams value. Betting against blue chips in their own house is like shorting Apple during an earnings beat — risky business.
- Use the 24-Hour Rule. After a big win, step away. Don’t “chase” with reckless reinvestments. Review, reset, then re-enter.
- Avoid betting just for action. No edge = no trade. Patience is a position.
- Avoid MLB doubleheaders. Too much volatility (lineup rotations, bullpen fatigue). Better opportunities exist elsewhere.
7. Filter the Noise – Credible Information Only
Markets run on information. Betting markets are no different. But not all info is worth trading on.
- Ignore the noise: Social media hype, “guarantees,” or barstool chatter.
- Credible intel: Injury reports, line movement, strength of schedule, market cycles.
- Discipline check: Don’t seek info to justify your position. Seek info that challenges it.
👉 Investor’s Tip: Smart traders pay for data. Losers chase opinions.
Final Thoughts
The Raymond Report isn’t about gambling — it’s about managing your betting portfolio with the mindset of an investor.
- Shop for value and percentages.
- Treat teams like stocks — A-types are blue chips, B-types are growth stocks, C-types are penny stocks.
- Respect market cycles — bullish, neutral, bearish.
- Stick to money discipline — protect your bankroll like capital.
- Filter out junk info — only act on credible, market-moving signals.
Do this, and you’ll stop thinking like a gambler chasing highs and start thinking like an investor building steady returns.
