Choosing the Right Handicapping Service

• Is the service an established one? You have to see how long the service has been around and if they have a good track record. Typically, you will want to find one that has been around for a few years. If a service has been in business for a few years it shows that they have the tools to sustain that business.


• Is their reputation a good one? You have to perform some research and read up on info and ask some questions about the service at an online forum for sports handicapping. There are scammers out there and you need to make sure you do not sign up with them. If the service guarantees a ton of locks you should be wary. Do not just go to their site and read the testimonials, as you have to go outside the service and find out about them.


• Are they a service that will pressure you? Some handicapping services require that you give your phone number. Many times if you give out your number they will constantly call you. They also may sell out your number to a third party. If a service requires you to give your phone number move on and find one that will not. Do not sign up with high pressure handicapping services.


• Find out there handicapping philosophy. Are they a service that likes the underdogs or favorites? Is their handicapping style like yours is? It may be hard to use the advice of a service that goes against your style. Read some articles on their site and check out their free picks. If you are not comfortable of how they operate move on to another service.


• Are the service’s posted on their website? There are many services that will not post their records, as only a few will. If the service does not tell you their record be careful. Make sure they post their records, as this ensures they are successful.


• Does the service give analysis with their picks? Why would you want to sign up with a service that just makes blind picks and does not give solid data to support their picks? Make sure that there is good info on the picks that a service makes.


• Does the service have any guarantee? Obviously, nobody can win 100% of the time. However, legit handicapping services will back up the picks they make with a type of guarantee. They back their picks, as they are confident in making them and selling them.


• Cost matters. Prices for handicapping services will vary. Be wary of ones that are too expensive and too cheap. You will end up getting what you pay for, so you have to see how much the service wins for you against what the service costs. If you are losing money try a new service.


• Try the free picks of a service before signing up. Many legit services offer free picks. Try a few out and see how they work for you before you sign up. See if the free picks come with any info and analysis and it may show you how the service thinks about picking games.


• Customer support is important. Make sure the handicapping service has good customer support before you sign up with them. You can call the service before you sign up and ask a few questions. A good customer service will reflect the business’ quality. You need to make sure that a handicapping has a good customer service because if there are any problems it is your money on the line.