Handicapper
A bettor.
A "handicapper" is an individual or entity that analyzes and evaluates the performance of teams, players, or horses in various forms of gambling, particularly in sports betting and horse racing. The primary goal of a handicapper is to assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of the competitors to create a betting line or point spread that reflects their chances of winning.
In sports betting, a handicapper may consider various factors such as team statistics, player injuries, weather conditions, and historical performance to predict the outcome of a game. In horse racing, a handicapper analyzes factors like the horse's past performances, jockey statistics, track conditions, and race distance.
Handicappers often provide their insights and predictions through reports, publications, or betting services, and their analysis can help bettors make more informed wagering decisions.
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