[FULL EPISODE] Pro Bettor Explains Why Most Bettors Get Contest Strategy Wrong | Steve Fezzik

"Fezzik Fridays" | January 23, 2026
Steve Fezzik joins VSiN's "A Numbers Game" for a wide-ranging conversation on sports betting contest strategy, market efficiency, sample sizes, and why most bettors misunderstand value.

💰 Fezzik breaks down:
Why more contest entries have diminishing returns
How the public distorts lines in big games
The truth about short-term records vs long-term edge
Why “Game of the Year” picks are mostly marketing
Smart NFL prop betting angles and bankroll discipline
What separates real professionals from hype sellers

If you care about betting the right way, understanding market behavior, and thinking long-term instead of chasing streaks, this is a must-watch conversation.

🎯 Featured bets and strategy discussion included
📊 Contest insights from a two-time SuperContest winner
💡 No hype — just sharp perspective

📌 Chapters:
00:00 – Fezzik Fridays Intro & Contest Wins
01:06 – Derek Stevens & Why Hands-On Casino Owners Matter
02:36 – Canada, Vegas, and Smart Promotions
03:00 – Dr. Bob’s Record & Why Sample Size Matters
04:37 – The Problem with “Game of the Year” Picks
05:44 – When the Public Really Can Move a Line
06:15 – Why Bettors Obsess Over Streaks Instead of Edge
07:44 – Marketing vs Math in Sports Betting
08:37 – Biggest Pet Peeves in the Betting Industry
09:14 – Do Multiple Contest Entries Actually Help?
10:09 – When Going Opposite With Entries Makes Sense
11:12 – Managing 50+ Entries Turns Betting Into a Job
12:10 – The Birthday Paradox & Probability Blind Spots
13:14 – Broncos Comparison to the 1990 Giants
14:50 – Fezzik’s NFL Picks & Market Perspective
16:01 – Prop Betting: Drake May & Game Script Theory
16:56 – Rams vs Seahawks Prop Breakdown
18:42 – Betting the Best Number Available
20:43 – ‘Pod Commitment’ Is a Myth
22:11 – Being Wrong Is Part of Winning Long-Term
23:22 – Fezzik’s Betting Boot Camp Returns
24:48 – Bet Bash vs Real Preparation
26:50 – Gambling Tax Law & Why Bettors Are Furious
28:30 – Why Bad Tax Policy Kills Markets
29:09 – Final Thoughts & VSiN Pro Free Month

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