Chris R. Farley

Pickswise Expert Writer

Chris is a writer for Pickswise who’s been handicapping the NFL since 2011. He began his public betting career as a betting writer, and has since become a contributing analyst for various betting sites and shows. He was a 5th place winner ($114k) in the 2021 NFL Circa Millions contest, and he owns his own sports betting podcast, Laying the Points. Chris approaches handicapping using psychosocial principles and nuanced market analysis. The NFL and NBA are his favorite and most profitable sports.

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Location

Baltimore, MD

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Greatest Betting Win

My very first memory was my favorite because it paved the way for everything else. It was June 2010 and my first time in Vegas. My military buddy and I had one hell of a week, but on the final leg of our trip we relaxed at a sportsbook all day and watched the 2010 NBA Finals. We were both big Lakers’ fans. LAL was losing, but they went on an 8-point scoring spree to end the first half. I sensed some serious momentum, and I placed my first ever sports bet, $50 on the Lakers to score the first ten points of the third quarter. It won, and needless to say I’ve been compelled ever since!

Greatest Achievements

2021 5th place CIrca Millions winner 207-152 (58%) NBA record in 2021 season, first as pro handicapper Career NFL record: 286-229 (55.5%), +91.64 units

Education

Associates Degree in Munitions Technology Bachelor's Degree in Theology and Communications Master’s Degree in Public Administration Chris has extensive experience writing for websites and appearing as a guest analyst on betting shows.

Experience

12+ years betting experience 3+ years as a pro handicapper 5+ years as a sports journalist Chris has been a professional handicapper for 3 years. He was catapulted on the public betting scene with his 5th place Circa Millions win in 2021, his first entry in the contest. Over the course of the last 3 years, Chris has won over 200 units betting the NFL and NBA, and he has published hundreds of articles for betting websites like TheOddsBreakers and SportsWagers.ca. Chris has regular guest appearances for VSiN, and he has appeared on many betting shows and podcasts.

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