Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What Are Public Concentrations?

👉 Public concentrations are wagers that recreational (public) bettors are betting heavily on a given day.

Should I Fade Public Concentrations?

❌ Not blindly. The purpose of tracking public concentrations is to identify wagers with little to no value.
📌 Why?

  • Public-heavy bets often lack true value.
  • While public bets do win, it’s not wise to consistently bet wagers with zero or negative value.
  • Instead of blindly fading, use public concentration data as part of your overall betting analysis.

What Is a Book Need?

📌 A “Book Need” is a wager the sportsbook wants to win because it would yield a high profit for the book.
💰 It usually indicates heavy action on the other side—whether from sharps, public money, or both.

What Is TSP Live?

TSP Live is the paid sports content subscription offered by The Sharp Plays.
📌 Details: TSP.Live
📌 FAQs for TSP Live: TSP.Live/frequently-asked-questions

What Is a “Known” Bettor?

🔹 A “known” bettor is someone the sportsbook considers sharp based on their betting track record and winning ability.

What Is the Financial Market Analytics Content?

📊 Financial Market Analytics covers stocks, options, commodities, and crypto.
📌 Content is delivered as:

  • Paid content at TSPInsiders.com
  • Free content on Telegram
    📌 For details, visit the “Trading” section on the website or CLICK HERE.

What If My Line Is Different From What You Post?

📢 General Rule: Always shop for the best line possible!

✅ Moneyline Bets: Accept up to a 20-cent difference from the posted line.
✅ Point Spreads/Totals:

  • DO NOT take a worse line where the posted line could win or push and your line would lose.
  • Example:
    • If Tampa Bay -5.5 is posted, -6 is acceptable (push potential).
    • If the best available is -6.5, PASS!

Where Do the Prices/Lines Come From?

📌 For Sharp Action: The exact line sharps bet is posted, even if it’s no longer available.
📌 For TSP Plays: Prices are based on Bookmaker or BetOnline—widely accessible sportsbooks.

Where Does Your Information Come From?

🔹 Direct sources within sportsbooks and industry professionals.
🔹 NOT from line services, social media, apps, or public websites.
🔹 Offshore books value anonymity and privacy—so sensitive details (bettor identity, book identity) are never shared.

Can You Give Me Advice on a Specific Bet?

❌ No. Individual betting advice is not provided.
📌 Why?

  • TSP does not believe in “bailout” or “Best Bet” plays.
  • Too many requests make it impossible to answer them all.
  • TSP content is meant to supplement your own handicapping—not replace it.

Do You Accept Gratuities?

✅ Yes, through paid subscriptions and TSP Insiders. Supporting TSP Live helps fund free & paid content, technology, and analytics.

Do You Accept Advertising?

❌ No.
📌 Why?

  • TSP remains independent. No promotions, no marketing deals.
  • Unlike “betting advice” sites that push sportsbooks, TSP does not serve the books—TSP serves bettors.

How Can I Get Access to Sharp/Public Data?

📌 Only Two Ways:
1️⃣ Work inside a sportsbook.
2️⃣ Have strong industry connections.

📢 Important: TSP does not get information from publicly available sources. It is not for sale and cannot be obtained elsewhere.

Who Is Mr. Poison?

🎭 A uniquely bad bettor who wagers offshore.
🔹 His losing streaks have been legendary—so much so that fading him has been highly profitable.
🔹 TSP gets access to his bets from an industry contact, but his identity remains confidential.

Can You Help Me Win Big & Quit My Job?

❌ No. Sports betting is not an easy path to riches.

📢 Common Misconceptions:

  • Many believe sharp bettors must hit 60-65%+ to be profitable.
  • The reality? The best sharps in the world hit 55-57% long-term.

📊 Expected ROI Based on Win Percentage (-110 odds):

  • 55% = 5.0% ROI
  • 56% = 6.9% ROI
  • 57% = 8.8% ROI
  • 58% (Legendary Status!) = 10.7% ROI

📌 Example: A legendary bettor hitting 58% and wagering $220,000 per year ($1,100 per game, 200 games) would earn $23,540 annually.

❗ The keys to success?

  • Bankroll management (most casual bettors fail here).
  • Understanding that cold streaks happen—even to the best sharps.
  • Knowing that gambling is a long-term grind—not a get-rich-quick scheme.

How Can I Contact TSP?

📩 Use the Contact Page on the website.
📢 Response Time:

  • Paid Content Support: 1-3 hours (9 AM – 7 PM ET, daily)
  • General Inquiries: 48-72 hours

📌 Spam & hater mail is deleted by the answering service. Only legitimate inquiries receive a reply.

🔹 Have more questions? Submit them through the Contact page on the website!