Raphael Esparza - Global Oddsmaker & Professional Sports Handicapper at Doc’s Sports - Episode 1184

Raphael Esparza is a Global Oddsmaker and Professional Sports Handicapper at Doc’s Sports. He has over 14 years of experience as a sportsbook manager at four of the biggest, most well-known sportsbooks on the Vegas Strip. Esparza has more than 18 years of sports handicapping experience and has spent the last seven years with Doc's Sports as The Vegas Sports Informer. Raphael's success stems from his power ratings and thousands of trends personally tracked over many years. He is generally considered to be the best NBA handicapper in the country thanks to a remarkable seven consecutive winning seasons.

On this episode Mike and Raphael delve into the intricacies of sports betting, particularly within the dynamic landscape of the NBA and college basketball. Esparza addresses the impact of player performance, injuries, and statistical trends on setting betting odds, while also addressing the implications of increased betting accessibility through mobile platforms. We explore the challenges faced by college basketball teams and coaches in an era marked by rapid roster changes due to the transfer portal, and how these shifts affect the continuity and cohesion essential for success. Through Esparza's extensive experience, we gain valuable perspectives on the evolving nature of sports betting and its intersection with the NBA and college basketball.

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Step behind the Sportsbook curtain as you listen to this episode with Raphael Esparza, Global Oddsmaker and Professional Sports Handicapper at Doc’s Sports.

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