Categories: Sports Handicapping

Welcome to the Raymond Report Sports Betting System

Welcome to the Raymond Report — your blueprint for treating sports betting like Wall Street investing.
This system helps you analyze matchups like financial markets — identifying value opportunities, managing risk exposure, and
compounding returns through discipline and data.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned investor in the sports markets, the Raymond Report teaches you to trade smarter — not riskier.


1. 💰 Shop for Value ($) and Play the Percentages (%)

In this system, odds are stock prices. Every line reflects market perception — your job is to find when that perception is mispriced.

  • Value ($): Identify when the public or bookmaker overvalues one side. Example: If the Jets are +130 vs the Dolphins -150, ask if that price matches the true probability.
  • Percentages (%): Long-term winning and covering percentages reveal real consistency — much like companies’ earnings reports.

👉 Investor’s Tip: Don’t buy hype. Buy value.


2. 🏆 Classify Teams into A, B, and C Tiers

Think of your betting portfolio in Wall Street tiers:

  • A-Type (Blue Chips – 60%+ win rate): Consistent, elite, and often expensive. You’re paying a premium for reliability.
  • B-Type (Mid-Caps – 50–59%): Balanced, often undervalued, and offering the best risk vs. reward opportunities.
  • C-Type (Penny Stocks – under 49%): Volatile, high-risk, and suitable only in perfect market setups (e.g., home vs. another C-type).

👉 Investor’s Tip: Build your core around A and B-types — use C-types sparingly when the market overreacts.


3. 📈 Track Market Cycles: Bullish, Neutral, Bearish

Teams move in cycles — just like stocks. The Raymond Report tracks these trends in 7-game windows to identify when teams are rising, steady, or due for reversal.

  • Bullish (7-0, 6-1, 5-2): Hot streaks — profitable but may be overpriced.
  • Neutral (4-3, 3-4): Balanced and often undervalued. Great for contrarian plays.
  • Bearish (0-7, 1-6, 2-5): Downtrending. Avoid unless there’s strong correction value.

👉 Investor’s Tip: Don’t chase momentum — anticipate corrections.


4. 📊 Use the Value Index (VI)

The Value Index (VI) is your market thermometer — a snapshot showing whether a team is overbought, fair value, or oversold in betting terms.

  • Bullish VI: Overbought — proceed cautiously.
  • Neutral VI: Fair value — where the smartest plays hide.
  • Bearish VI: Oversold — contrarians often find value here.

👉 Investor’s Tip: Great value often hides where the public refuses to look.


5. 💹 Portfolio & Money Management

Just as investors manage exposure across sectors, bettors must manage units and bankroll exposure based on situation, cycle, and location.

  • Use units, not emotions.
  • Scale exposure based on team type and game scenario.
  • Treat risky plays like speculative stocks — keep exposure small.

Example:
B-Type at home in a neutral cycle → 4-unit position
C-Type on the road in a bearish cycle → 1-unit or pass

👉 Investor’s Tip: Risk management isn’t flashy — but it’s how portfolios survive long-term.


6. ⚖️ Golden Rules of the Market

  • Never fade A-Type teams at home unless the line screams value — it’s like shorting Apple before an earnings beat.
  • Apply the 24-Hour Rule: After a big win or loss, step back and reset before reinvesting.
  • No edge = no trade. Every wager must have measurable value.
  • Avoid MLB doubleheaders. Volatility from lineup changes and bullpen fatigue creates unnecessary risk.

7. 🔎 Filter the Noise — Trade on Credible Info Only

The market is full of noise. Successful bettors separate signal from static.

  • ❌ Ignore hype: social media trends, “locks,” and emotional plays.
  • ✅ Trust credible intel: line movement, injury reports, and schedule strength.
  • 🧭 Discipline check: challenge your bias — don’t confirm it.

👉 Investor’s Tip: Professionals pay for verified data. Amateurs trade opinions.


🏁 Final Thoughts

The Raymond Report Sports Betting System isn’t about gambling — it’s about building a disciplined, data-driven portfolio focused on long-term consistency.

  • Shop for value and percentages.
  • Treat teams like stocks — A-types = blue chips, B-types = growth stocks, C-types = penny stocks.
  • Respect market cycles — bullish, neutral, bearish.
  • Protect your bankroll with money management discipline.
  • Filter the noise — act on credible, market-moving information.

Do this consistently, and you’ll stop chasing highs like a gambler — and start compounding returns like an investor.

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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