Handicapper Profile

Tom Stryker

Tom Stryker offers you 25 years of experience. Stryker likes to use the perfect blend of two decades of experience as well as emotional, statistical, and technical support to back up his selections. Tom helped assemble one of the most powerful football and basketball databases in the nation. This incredible software holds over 100 profitable situations with ATS records topping 90 percent.

A professional handicapper at Team Stryker Sports since 1984, Tom Stryker offers you 25 years of experience. Tom is known for his strong work ethic and his commitment to delivering the best analysis available.

With regards to style, Stryker likes to use the perfect blend of two decades of experience as well as emotional, statistical, and technical support to back up his selections. Back in the early 90's, Tom helped assemble one of the most powerful football and basketball databases in the nation. This incredible piece of software holds over 100 profitable situations with ATS records topping 90 percent.

Located in the Midwest just a few miles from the University of Notre Dame, Stryker is tuned into the Irish as well as the Big Ten and MAC Conferences. College Football, Major League Baseball as well as the NBA and NFL playoffs are considered his strengths. But keep in mind a profitable run can happen at any time in any sport when Stryker gets into one of his capping zones.

In 2000, Tom reached the ultimate peak when he bested over 100 other professional handicappers, and finished the season ranked No. 1 in college football (28-13 for 68.3% record) as monitored by the Sports Monitor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

In 2001, Tom incredibly repeated that feat by finishing No. 1 in college football with a solid 24-15 for 61.5% mark! To date, Stryker is the only handicapper to win back-to-back college football handicapping titles as documented by the Sports Monitor.

Since going pro, Tom has recorded numerous other Top 10 finishes. If you're wondering what Tom has done for you lately, the answer is plenty! Over the past 16 months, Stryker enjoyed a profitable run in a number of sports.

'08 Major League Baseball, Currently Ranked No. 12, $12,054 Net Profit.
'07 NFL Pre-Season: Ranked No. 5, 8-3 for 72.7 percent
'07 College Football: Ranked No. 14, 32-22 for 59.3 percent (10-4 on Top Plays)
'07-'08 College Basketball: Ranked No. 12, 72-51 for 58.1 percent
'07 March Madness: Ranked No. 3, 23-10 for 69.7 percent

Tom is also the editor and publisher of the Pre-Game Report, one of the best football newsletters in the industry!

Vince Lombardi, one of the greatest football coaches ever, once said, "The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender." When you do business with Tom Stryker you can expect three things: experience, professionalism and effort.

Past Picks

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Date	W/L	Type	Handicapper Selection
5/18/2013	WINNER	NBA	Stryker's 21-0-1 ATS NBA Playoff Perfect Best Bet #748 INDIANA (-) over New York at 8 PM EST Indiana applies to an elite postseason system of mine that carries a 21-0-1 ATS record and I am going to back the Pacers in this critical Game 6 setting. Indy has played five playoff battles in its own backyard this season and won and covered all of them by an average of 15.4 points per game. Equally impressive, coming off a straight up postseason loss, the Pacers have bounced back nicely in their next contest posting a solid 41-22-4 ATS record including a lucrative 29-11-2 ATS in this set owning a won/loss percentage less than .640. This isn't the greatest technical spot for New York either. Coming off a blowout win of 10 points or more in the postseason, the Knicks are just 10-15 SU and 9-16 ATS in their next game. In this role priced as an underdog or a favorite of -4.5 or less, NY slips to a weak 3-14 SU and 4-13 ATS. Also, in their last 24 games as a playoff guest, the Knicks are a weak 6-18 SU and 8-14-2 ATS including a dismal 1-11 SU and 2-9-1 ATS in this set checking in off an ATS win. The last thing the Pacers want to do is head back to the Big Apple for Game 7. With strong home versus road dichotomy in our favor, head coach Frank Vogel's troops will get the job done. Take Indiana. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
5/18/2013	WINNER	MLB	Tom Stryker's MLB Grand Slam Diamond Super Shocker #972 LA ANGELS with Blanton (-) over Chicago with Santiago at 4:05 PM EST Off Friday night's 3-0 shutout loss to Chicago and with blemishes in four of its last five at home, Los Angeles will crank things up a notch on Saturday. The Angels have obviously underachieved all season long and it's about time for the Halos to flip the switch. In his last trip to the hill at home against Kansas City, LA starter Joe Blanton wasn't at his best. The Royals ripped No. 55 for seven earned runs and 12 hits in 4.2 innings of work. However, before that performance, JB's efforts were solid in his previous three starts allowing eight earned runs and 25 hits in 20.2 innings of work. That adds up to a respectable 3.48 ERA. Countering for the Pale Hose will be southpaw Hector Santiago. In his last three starts (all on the road) against the Twins, Mets and Rangers, No. 53 was popped for four earned runs and 14 hits in 18.0 innings. That's good enough for a 1-1 record and a decent 2.00 ERA. Even though those are good numbers, this will only be Santiago's eight career start and he could be in a heap of trouble. LA's bats are anxious to bust out and they could get that done against a greenhorn like Hector. LA starter Blanton is winless this year (0-7) and carries an elevated 6.46 ERA. Fortunately, he has pitched well against the White Sox (3-1 with a 2.59 career ERA) and he's battling a Chicago bunch that has dropped 19 of its last 26 when facing a foe that scored two runs or less in their previous game. Take Los Angeles with Blanton. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
5/17/2013	WINNER	MLB	Stryker's MLB Line Shot Revenge Game of the Month #912 COLORADO with De La Rosa (+) over San Francisco with Bumgarner at 8:40 PM EST After blowing a 6-0 lead after three innings in last night's game to San Francisco and suffering a brutal 8-6 loss, my hard earned dough will be all over Colorado on Friday evening. Grabbing the pill for the Rockies will be veteran southpaw Jorge De La Rosa. After getting bombed in Los Angeles by the Dodgers back on April 30th (six earned runs and 11 hits in only 4.0 innings), No. 29 has pitched extremely well in two May starts against the Yankees and Cardinals allowing no earned runs and five hits through 13.0 frames. De La Rosa and the Rocks won both of those battles by margins of 2-0 over New York and 8-2 over St. Louis. Jorge has been incredibly effective in the mountains too. With 12.0 home innings in the bank De La Rosa has been perfect surrendering no earned runs and five hits. That adds up to a 2-0 record and a jaw-dropping 0.00 ERA. Left-hander Madison Bumgarner will get the call for visiting San Francisco. Respect is given to No. 40's 2-0 road record and noteworthy 0.83 ERA on foreign soil. However, Bumgarner's last two starts haven't been his best. Facing the Braves and Phillies (at home), Madison was mauled for six earned runs and 12 hits in 13.0 innings. To add fuel to Colorado's fire, back on April 8th in Frisco, Bumgarner and De La Rosa were matched up against each other and Madison came out on top even though his stat log was much worse than Jorge's. It is noted that the Giants have connected on 16 of their last 22 against lefty's and 42 of their last 61 coming off a straight up win. However, at this price, it's hard to pass up Jorge inside Coors Field. According to my notes, the Rockies have won 26 of their last 30 in their own backyard with No. 29 on the bump. If the Rocks want to make a run in the NL West and truly contend for the division title this year, then they'll need to play well at home with the Giants and Diamondbacks visit. Resting three games back in the West and looking up at San Fran, the Rockies will inch closer with a big win. Take Colorado with De La Rosa. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
5/16/2013	WINNER	MLB	Tom Stryker's MLB Bring the Heat High Roller Roast #959 WASHINGTON with Strasburg (-) over San Diego with Volquez at 10:10 PM EST Off back-to-back straight up wins over Baltimore, this is going to be a tough encore for San Diego. Washington checks in off back-to-back losses to the Dodgers in Los Angeles and the Nationals will be primed to get back on the winning track. On the hill for the Nats will be hard throwing youngster Stephen Strasburg. In his last start at home against the Cubs, No. 37 pitched well enough to win allowing no earned runs and five hits in 5.0 innings of work. Unfortunately, Washington didn't provide Strasburg with enough run support and the Nationals lost 8-2. That's been the story all season long. With 49.1 innings in the bank, Stephen owns a respectable 3.10 ERA. The problem is Washington has averaged only 2.3 runs per game in Strasburg's last eight starts. That could change tonight. Right-hander Edinson Volquez grabs the pill for San Diego this evening and his numbers are average-at-best this season. With 43.2 frames completed, No. 37 has been smacked around for 25 earned runs and 48 hits. That adds up to a weak 5.15 ERA. Control has been an issue for Volquez too. To date, Edinson has issued 20 free passes and fanned just 24. That's not going to work against this opportunistic Washington bunch. Even though the Padres have won 37 of the last 55 meetings between these two National League warriors, the Nationals have quietly picked up victories in five of their last six on this field. Equally impressive, Washington has won 20 of its last 27 as a road favorite, 52 of their last 77 as chalk overall and 16 of their last 23 with No. 37 on the bump owning four days of rest. Offensively, San Diego is still one of the worst holding a dismal .246 team batting average and the Padres will be hard pressed to score any runs against one of the Nats best arms. Take Washington with Strasburg. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
5/15/2013	LOSER	NBA	Stryker's 51-22 ATS NBA Playoff Slam Dunk Blowout #738 OKLAHOMA CITY (-) over Memphis at 9:35 PM EST It's gut-check time for the No. 1 seed in the West. Down 3-to-1 in this best-of-seven series, Oklahoma City has its proverbial backs to the wall and must respond. That's exactly what the Thunder will do at home on Wednesday night. Since suffering a SU and ATS loss in Game 1 against the LA Clippers, the Grizzlies have quietly posted a remarkable 7-2 SU and 9-0 ATS record in their last nine postseason games. That pointspread streak is about to come to an abrupt end. According to my database, NBA Playoff road teams that enter off three or more ATS wins and a straight up victory of six points or more are a stiff 44-69-5 ATS in their next game. If this is a non-division conference battle, this situation crashes to a woeful 22-51-4 ATS. That doesn't bode well for Memphis. As you know, OKC has been at its best when playing at home off a straight up loss posting a money-making 48-11 SU and 38-20-1 ATS record. In this role coming off a blemish of 14 points or less, the Thunder improve to a lucrative 36-16-1 ATS. Equally impressive, as chalk taking the court off two or more straight up losses, Oklahoma City is a strong 18-3 SU and 15-6 ATS! As long as the Thunder have Kevin Durant, they have a chance. With elimination on the line, Durant will come out with a chip on his shoulder and will his troops to a victory. Take Oklahoma City. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
5/15/2013	WINNER	MLB	Stryker's 61-27 ATS MLB Golden Arm Major Mismatch #921 BOSTON with Lester (+) over Tampa Bay with Price at 7:10 PM EST With losses in six of its last seven including three straight, Boston needs to crank things up a notch on Wednesday night. The Red Sox are 1.5-games up on the Devil Rays in the AL East standings and they need this victory to widen that lead. Toeing the rubber for the BoSox tonight will be southpaw Jon Lester. In his last two starts against Toronto and Texas, No. 31 was in a zone allowing just three earned runs and six hits in 15.0 innings of work. Through eight starts this season, Lester has been nicked for only 16 earned runs and 37 hits in 52.2 frames. That adds up to a solid 5-0 record and a respectable 2.73 ERA! Countering for manager Joe Maddon's Rays will be left-hander David Price. So far this season, No. 14 has struggled to find his form allowing 28 earned runs and 60 hits in 52.2 innings. That adds up to a weak 1-3 mark and an elevated 4.78 ERA! Price's efforts at home haven't been that great either. With 27.0 innings in the bank, David has been cracked for 15 earned runs and 32 hits in his own backyard. That equates to a surprising 0-2 record and a lofty 5.00 ERA. The Red Sox aren't exactly the best road underdog in the league dropping 36 of their last 51. That fact is noted. However, with Big Jon on the bump, the BoSox have won 61 of 88 provided Lester has four days of rest and 26 of their last 35 if this is the second game of a series. Let's go with the better arm right now. Take Boston with Lester. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
5/14/2013	WINNER	MLB	Tom Stryker's MLB Bounce Back Grand Slam Blowout #955 COLORADO with Francis (+) over Chicago with Villanueva at 8:15 PM EST Counting last night's 9-1 blowout victory over Colorado, Chicago has quietly won three straight. That streak will come to an abrupt halt on Tuesday night. Veteran southpaw Jeff Francis gets the nod for the visiting Rockies and he'll keep the Cubs in check. In his last three starts against the Yankees, Devil Rays and Diamondbacks, No. 26 was tagged for eight earned runs and 13 hits in 14.0 innings of work. That adds up to an 0-1 record and a mediocre 5.14 ERA. Fortunately, with Jeff on the bump, Colorado has won eight of their last 11 provided they are matched up against a sub .500 opponent. Countering for the Cubbies will be right-hander Carlos Villanueva. In his last three performances against St. Louis, Cincinnati and Miami, No. 57 was bruised for 11 earned runs and 18 hits in 18.1 innings. That resulted in an 0-2 mark and a soft 5.40 ERA. Villanueva won't get much help from a bullpen that owns a lofty 4.13 ERA and has nine blown saves either. There are plenty of angles working against Chicago too. The Cubs have dropped 49 of their last 69 after scoring five or more runs last, 14 of their last 19 coming off a straight up win and 43 of their last 58 in the second game of a series. At this price and with history clearly on their side, the Rockies will pull off this minor upset. Take Colorado with Francis. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
5/14/2013	LOSER	NBA	Stryker's 36-16 ATS NBA Playoff Big Money-Maker #731 NEW YORK (+) over Indiana at 7 PM EST Off Saturday's blowout loss at Indiana, New York will bounce back nicely in this important Game 4 battle. Even with the recent blemish to the Pacers, the Knicks stand a respectable 21-7 SU and 20-7-1 ATS in their last 28 games including a nearly perfect 6-1 ATS in this set taking the floor off a straight up loss. Equally impressive, off a blowout loss of 10 points or more, NY is a money-making 64-40-4 ATS in its next game provided it is priced as a road dog of +5 or higher. If the "Boys from the Big Apple" played on the road last, this team trend improves to a lucrative 36-16-2 ATS! Yes, Indiana has done well in the playoffs this season posting a spotless 4-0 SU and ATS record. That fact is noted. However, when the Pacers own a won/loss percentage greater than .600 and are a home favorite matched up against an opponent that takes the court off a crushing loss of 10 points or more, Indy has dropped 19 of its last 27 to the Las Vegas number. The Pacers defense has given the Knicks fits lately. Look for NY skipper Mike Woodson to throw in a few offensive wrinkles tonight that will allow his troops to put more points on the board. Take New York. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
5/13/2013	LOSER	NBA	Tom's 22-7 ATS NBA Playoff High Roller Best Bet #729 OKLAHOMA CITY (+) over Memphis at 9:35 PM EST Currently on an 0-3 ATS and 1-2 SU run in this series and off back-to-back straight up losses, expect Oklahoma City to come out with all pistons firing in this important game four battle. As you know, the Thunder have been at their best when taking the floor off a blemish. According to my notes, OKC is now 78-40-1 ATS coming off a straight up loss including a reliable 39-17 ATS in this set matched up against a foe that takes the floor off a SU and ATS win. Equally impressive, No. 1-seeded road dogs that lost straight up as a playoff guest in their last game are a money-making 17-7 ATS including a profitable 12-2 ATS in this set provided they are matched up against a foe that sports a won/loss percentage of .700 or less. Quietly, Memphis has ripped off eight consecutive pointspread victories. That works against the Grizzlies tonight. According to my database, postseason favorites that enter off three or more ATS wins are a soft 20-37 ATS provided they are matched up against an opponent that owns a won/loss percentage of .682 or better. Home teams in this role that arrive off a blowout win of six points or more drop down to a nasty 7-22 ATS! Thunder star Kevin Durant has been in this position before and he's carried his team when needed. OKC is still the No. 1 seed in the West and, until someone delivers the knockout punch, they'll be worth a look in this situation. Take Oklahoma City. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.
5/13/2013	LOSER	NBA	Tom Stryker's 24-8 ATS NBA Playoff Big Money Wager #728 CHICAGO (+) over Miami at 7 PM EST Down 2-1 in this best-of-seven series, Chicago understands the importance of this game. If the Bulls lose tonight, there's an awfully good chance the Heat will close them out Wednesday in five games. However, if head coach Tom Thibodeau's kids can pull off the upset, then they're right back in the thick of things. Technically speaking, this is a lucrative spot for Da Bulls. As a home dog taking the court off two or more straight up losses, Chicago has posted a remarkable 56-30-1 ATS record including a juicy 38-14 ATS in this set matched up against an Eastern Conference foe. Equally impressive, non-division home dogs in game four of any series are a powerful 27-14-1 ATS provided they enter off a straight up home loss in game three. If our pup enters off a blemish of six points or more, this system tightens up to a solid 24-8-1 ATS! The Bulls fit the general situation and the tightener. Off back-to-back straight up victories, this won't be an easy encore for Miami. According to my NBA database, game four guests that opened up a series with a straight up loss in game one and then wins in game two and game three are just 9-16 SU and 9-15-1 ATS in game four. If this is a conference battle between two non-division foes, this situation slips to a woeful 5-14 SU and 4-14-1 ATS including 0-6 ATS provided our guest is favored by -3.5 or more. The Bulls were in game three until the very end and they're not going to be intimidated in this series. Grab all the points you can tonight in this contest. Take Chicago. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.