Claudia Hartley

Claudia Hartley

Sports Betting Writer

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With a decade of experience in the sports betting industry, Claudia can spot a value bet from a mile off. She prides herself on not just being a sports writer, but a fastidious researcher too.

Latest Articles by Claudia Hartley

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Sports Betting

What is Reverse Line Movement in Betting?

Discover how to identify reverse line movement and potential strategies to profit from it.

Claudia Hartley

2024-08-19

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Sports Betting

What is a Pick Em in Betting?

Learn all about pick em bets, including how they work, different types, advantages, disadvantages, and popular pick em contests.

Claudia Hartley

2024-08-15

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Sports Betting

Women in Sports Betting: Breaking Barriers

Explore how women are breaking barriers in sports betting, with significant growth in female bettors and leadership roles.

Claudia Hartley

2024-08-14

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Sports Betting

What is a Favorite in Sports Betting?

Learn what a 'favorite' means in sports betting, how to identify them, and the pros and cons of betting on favorites. Explore tips for betting on favorites and common strategies to maximize your winnings

Claudia Hartley

2024-08-14

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NFL

Octopus Football Betting Explained

The Octopus bet refers to a unique situation where a football player scores a touchdown and then successfully converts a two-point conversion on the same drive. Essentially, one player accumulates eight points during that drive.

Claudia Hartley

2024-07-25

What is an Alternate Spread?

Sports Betting

What is an Alternate Spread?

Learn how Alternate Spread betting option works, its advantages and disadvantages, and expert tips to help you make informed decisions.

Claudia Hartley

2024-08-09

Claudia Hartley

A bargain-hunter by nature, she loves nothing more than finding the betting bonuses (or long-priced horses) and sharing them with her readers. As part of the team at SportsBoom, her personal mission is to demystify sports betting jargon and help people find their own perfect punting platform.