Master the Art of Betting
Learn the fundamentals of sports betting and how to use Da Vinci to make smarter, data-driven decisions. From odds basics to advanced analytics.
Betting Basics
Essential knowledge every bettor should understand before placing their first wager.
How Odds Work
American odds show profit on $100. Negative odds (-110) mean bet $110 to win $100. Positive odds (+150) mean bet $100 to win $150.
Bankroll Management
Never bet more than 1-5% of your bankroll on a single play. Flat betting (same units) protects against variance.
Key Terminology
Moneyline = pick the winner. Spread = margin of victory. Totals = combined score. Props = player stats. Parlay = multiple bets combined.
Understanding Value
Edge = your probability minus implied probability. If you think a team wins 60% but odds imply 52%, you have 8% edge.
Using Da Vinci
Get the most out of our platform and features to maximize your edge.
Understanding Signals
BOLT signals have 72%+ confidence and 6%+ edge - our highest conviction plays. STRONG signals have 65%+ conf, 4%+ edge. VALUE signals show positive expected value.
Reading Pick Cards
Win Chance shows model confidence. Edge shows value vs market. The pick line shows the recommended bet. Signal badges indicate conviction level.
Using the Explorers
Moneylines for outright winners, Spreads for point margins, Totals for over/under, Props for player stats. Filter by sport, sort by edge or confidence.
Parlay Lab
Build multi-leg parlays from our picks. The correlation analyzer warns when legs are related. SGP blocks show same-game combinations.
Track Your Performance
Save picks with the TRACK button to monitor results. View your personal ROI, win rate, and performance by sport in Analytics.
Signal Types
How we classify our predictions by conviction level. Higher signals mean higher confidence.
Confidence / Edge
Our highest conviction plays. These are rare but powerful opportunities where all signals align.
Confidence / Edge
High-quality opportunities with solid model support and meaningful edge against the market.
Confidence / Edge
Positive expected value picks with acceptable confidence. Good for building volume.
Advanced Topics
Take your analysis to the next level with professional-grade concepts.
Sharp Money Indicators
Steam moves show rapid line changes. Reverse line movement (RLM) occurs when the line moves opposite public betting. Pinnacle odds represent sharp money.
Line Movement Analysis
Opening lines reflect bookmaker projections. Closing lines reflect all market information. Getting the best number (CLV) is key to long-term profit.
Model vs Market
Our models use 100+ features including ELO, form, injuries, and sentiment. Edge is found when model probability differs significantly from market implied probability.
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Put your knowledge into action with AI-powered predictions. Join thousands of bettors who trust Da Vinci.