ASA, Inc.’s Lee Kostroski and Mike Merlet have a combined 50+ years in the handicapping profession, and are known for their “Big Game” prowess.
Active since: 1987
Location: Madison, WI
The owners of American Sports Analysts (ASA), Lee Kostroski & Mike Merlet, have a combined 50+ years in the sports betting industry. Both started with Doc’s Enterprises — Lee in the late 80’s and Mike in the early 90’s. After learning the handicapping trade from one of the oldest firms in the business, they started ASA, Inc. in 1997 and have been going strong ever since. They have especially been known throughout the industry for their success on BIG GAMES, and their Top Football plays have profited 16 of 23 seasons. ASA is located in Madison, WI and a foundation of their handicapping prowess revolves around the heart of the country – especially the Big Ten.
ASA has appeared on numerous radio shows throughout the country as special expert football guests including Tampa, New Orleans, Madison, Milwaukee, Memphis, Las Vegas, and Denver just to name a few. They were also featured on the ESPN website with gaming writer Chad Millman during the 2011 season.
ASA’s handicapping methods have evolved over the years, with hard work and research being the anchor of their success. Rather than implementing one specific strategy as many handicappers do, they intertwine many different philosophies when it comes to making football, basketball, hockey, and baseball selections. They utilize their massive database that goes back over 30 years, which gives them in-depth information on any situation you can think of when it comes to handicapping. That’s not where they stop, however. They also research stats and film each week to evaluate the upcoming match ups on the field along with speaking with their personal contacts throughout the country (especially in the Midwest). On top of that, they analyze each point spread (and their movements), comparing them with their own power ratings to find an edge. Lastly, their predictive analytics or math models forecast the outcomes of games based solely on numbers and statistics that aren’t swayed by the human element. So, as you can see, just because a game may fall into a successful system or the scheduling looks good to go against or with a certain team, that doesn’t mean that ASA automatically uses it as a selection. It must go through their in-depth process with all things considered before they give it the ASA stamp of approval. Looking at games from all these angles gives ASA the best of all worlds when it comes to handicapping. Their handicapping theories have proven successful over the years which has them as one of the more tenured experts in the industry.
Lee & Mike at ASA have stood the test of time in an industry that makes it very tough to do so. Their 50+ years of experience will give you the winning edge you need. Sports wagering is an investment and it’s time you invest in the known commodity of ASA!
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NCAAB - Point Spread - Sat, Dec 13 @ 02:00 PM
Cincinnati vs Georgia
Georgia -8.5 (-110) (Consensus Line)
#638 ASA FREE PLAY ON Georgia -8.5 over Cincinnati, Saturday at 2 PM ET This game is in Atlanta 70 miles from the UGA campus so it should be a heavy Bulldog crowd. They are taking on the Cincinnati Bearcats who have played the 330th ranked strength of schedule and have yet to leave the city of ...
#638 ASA FREE PLAY ON Georgia -8.5 over Cincinnati, Saturday at 2 PM ET This game is in Atlanta 70 miles from the UGA campus so it should be a heavy Bulldog crowd. They are taking on the Cincinnati Bearcats who have played the 330th ranked strength of schedule and have yet to leave the city of Cincinnati. The Bearcats already have 3 losses despite playing one of the easiest schedules in the country and that includes a home loss to Eastern Michigan. The Bulldogs have 1 loss on the season and that was on a neutral court by 3 points in OT vs Clemson (26th KenPom rating). Can Cincinnati keep up in this game? UGA averages 99 PPG and the Bearcats put up 75 points. Now we don’t expect Georgia to push 100 points but they are the much better offensive team in this game. UGA shoots 49% from the field and they are in the top 25 nationally in FG’s and FT’s made per game. Cincy ranks 304th in FG’s made per game and 206th in FT’s made per game. They rank 281st in hitting only 42% of their shots and make only 63% of their FT’s compared to UGA who makes 77% of their freebies. On top of that, Georgia should get extra opportunities here as they create turnovers at a 22% rate (21st nationally) and Cincinnati turns the ball over more than 19% of the time (274th). If Cincy can’t shoot well at home, how are they going to shoot in their first trip outside of their city? We like UGA by double digits in this game.NCAAB - Point Spread - Sat, Dec 13
ASA off a 2-0 SWEEP Friday after a 2-1 Thursday after a 2-0 SWEEP Wednesday and now on a RED HOT 21-11 run L11 days! ...
ASA off a 2-0 SWEEP Friday after a 2-1 Thursday after a 2-0 SWEEP Wednesday and now on a RED HOT 21-11 run L11 days! Here ASA is getting the early jump on the Saturday card. ASA NBA sides are on an 12-5 (71%) run! ASA NFL Tops UP $18,160. ASA on 6-0 (100%) CFB Sides run and 27-13 (68%) L40 Soccer! NBA Tops 113 games over .500 and +$41,340! NHL 41 games over .500 and +$25,930! Hot 7-3 (70%) L10 CBB Totals! ASA is not only red hot long-term, they are also on a 6-1 (86%) short-term run! GOW here!$30
NCAAF - Over / Under - Sat, Dec 13
ASA off a 2-1 Thursday after a 2-0 SWEEP Wednesday and now on a RED HOT 19-11 run L10 days! Here ASA is getting the e...
ASA off a 2-1 Thursday after a 2-0 SWEEP Wednesday and now on a RED HOT 19-11 run L10 days! Here ASA is getting the early jump on Saturday CFB. ASA NBA sides are on an 12-5 (71%) run! ASA NFL Tops UP $18,160. ASA on 6-0 (100%) CFB Sides run and 27-13 (68%) L40 Soccer! NBA Tops 112 games over .500 and +$40,340! NHL 41 games over .500 and +$25,930! Hot 7-3 (70%) L10 CBB Totals! ASA is 4-0 (100%) in December with CFB and this one is a total on the Army / Navy match-up at 3 ET! Time for 5 IN A ROW!$30
NCAAF - Point Spread - Tue, Dec 16
ASA off a 2-0 SWEEP Wednesday and on a 17-10 run L9 days! Here ASA is getting the early jump on Tuesday 12/16 BOWL. A...
ASA off a 2-0 SWEEP Wednesday and on a 17-10 run L9 days! Here ASA is getting the early jump on Tuesday 12/16 BOWL. ASA NBA sides are on an 11-5 (69%) run! ASA NFL Tops UP $17,160. ASA on 6-0 (100%) CFB Sides run and 27-13 (68%) L40 Soccer! NBA Tops 111 games over .500 and +$39,340! NHL 41 games over .500 and +$25,930! Hot 7-3 (70%) L10 CBB Totals! Here ASA is rolling with a very strong selection in Tuesday's Veteran's Bowl! ASA is on a PERFECT 6-0 RUN with CFB sides! Time to make it 7 IN A ROW!$30
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