Josh Appelbaum

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Josh graduated from the University of Vermont in 2009 with a degree in English and History. He has worked at Sports Insights since 2011 as Customer Service Manager and Betting Hangout Host. He joined the Action Network in 2017.
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CBB Sharp Report: Boise State-Creighton Among 3 Games Attracting Wiseguy Action

Average Joes hate betting Unders. Who can blame them? It’s no fun to root for bricks, blocked shots and shot clock violations. Life’s too short to

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 19, 2018 / 7:36 PM UTC

NFL Sharp Report: Pros Betting Eagles-Saints, Two Other Week 11 Games

It’s been a whirlwind NFL season for the wiseguys. Over the first five weeks, contrarians stacked bigly as teams getting less than 50% of bets went 46-29 (61.

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 18, 2018 / 1:20 PM UTC

CBB Sharp Report: Loyola Marymount-Georgetown Attracting Wiseguy Action

Professional bettors are always looking for an edge. When it comes to college hoops, one of the best kept sharp secrets is betting unders in neutral court games. The unfamiliar

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 16, 2018 / 5:00 PM UTC

Pros Getting Down on Thursday’s Spurs-Clippers Over/Under

Professional bettors go into every day with an open mind. Instead of letting bias (or yesterday’s results) cloud their vision, they cover up the names of the teams

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 15, 2018 / 9:00 PM UTC

Sharp Money Moving Monday’s Jazz-Grizzlies Over/Under

We’ve seen an Over renaissance in the NBA so far this season, with high-scoring games littering box scores like the 1980s. This has been a result of the

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 12, 2018 / 10:10 PM UTC

NFL Sharp Report: Pros Betting Patriots-Titans, Two Other Week 10 Games

It’s been pretty rough for sharps and sportsbooks lately in the NFL. Over the first five weeks of the season, teams getting less than 50% of bets went

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 11, 2018 / 4:02 PM UTC

College Basketball Sharp Report: Pros Betting Arkansas-Texas, Two Other Games

College Basketball is officially underway! Hallelujah! Just like football (and NBA), college basketball is a predominantly spread and over/under sport. This means bettors must win 52.38% of their

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 9, 2018 / 8:45 PM UTC

Trump’s Next Attorney General: Odds Favor Chris Christie, Rudy Giuliani, More

The dust has settled on the 2018 Midterm Elections. Unlike in 2016, the bookmakers nailed it, with Democrats winning the House and Republicans retaining control of the Senate, just as

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 9, 2018 / 2:56 AM UTC

NBA Sharp Report: Wiseguys Fading Warriors Thursday Night

The 2018-19 NBA season is now three weeks old. So far, it’s been a profitable start for contrarian bettors. Overall, dogs have gone 84-75 against the spread (ATS)

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 8, 2018 / 9:00 PM UTC

2018 Midterm Election Closing Odds: Key Senate Races in Florida, Texas on the Move

Happy Midterm Election Day! For months, we’ve been tracking the Midterm Election betting odds in an attempt to determine which party will win the House and Senate, along

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 6, 2018 / 7:50 PM UTC

Texas Senate Race Odds: Can Beto O’Rourke Pull Off the Upset vs. Ted Cruz?

In case you haven’t heard, tomorrow is Midterm Election Day in America. All across the country, millions of voters will be flocking to the polls to elect our

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 6, 2018 / 6:00 PM UTC

2018 Midterm Election Betting Odds: Which Party Will Win the House and Senate?

This Tuesday, tens of millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2018 Midterm Elections. At The Action Network, we’ve been tracking

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 6, 2018 / 12:00 PM UTC

Monday NBA Sharp Report: Pros Betting Rockets-Pacers, Grizzlies-Warriors

Historically, betting every Over in the NBA regular season has been a massive loser for the public and huge moneymaker for the sportsbooks. Since 2005, Overs have gone 8,179-8,

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 6, 2018 / 2:25 AM UTC

NFL Sharp Report: Pros Betting Texans-Broncos, Two Other Week 9 Games

In gambling circles, “sharps” (also known as wiseguys) are professional bettors with long track records of success. They don’t bet games based on bias or gut instinct.  Instead, they

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 4, 2018 / 5:45 PM UTC

Sharps Betting Friday’s Western Kentucky-Middle Tennessee State Over/Under

The public cleaned up last night, as all three college football favorites covered and all three overs cashed without a sweat. Recreational bettors will look to keep the good times

Josh Appelbaum
Nov 2, 2018 / 9:15 PM UTC