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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WNBA - Over / Under - Fri, Sep 18 @ 10:00 PM
Portland Fire vs Golden State Valkyries
Portland Fire vs Golden State Valkyries Under 160.5 (-105) (BetMGM)
ASA WNBA play on UNDER 160.5 Portland Fire at Golden State Valkyries -10pm ET - Both teams are missing several key players tonight and scoring will be tough to come by. The Valkyries will be without their two leading scorers as Gabby Willams and Janelle Salaun will both sit tonight. Portland will...
ASA WNBA play on UNDER 160.5 Portland Fire at Golden State Valkyries -10pm ET - Both teams are missing several key players tonight and scoring will be tough to come by. The Valkyries will be without their two leading scorers as Gabby Willams and Janelle Salaun will both sit tonight. Portland will be without Leite, Carleton, DiLeo and Oblak. The Fire were eliminated from playoff contention a long time ago. The Valkyrie can lock up home court in the first round with a win tonight. These two teams met right before the FIBA break and that game produced 155 total points, staying UNDER the number of 158.5. Portland will have an especially tough time scoring against this Golden State defense that is the best in the league with a defensive rating of 99.8. Portland played last night against the Mercury so we doubt they’ll want to play uptempo here, plus the Valkyries are slowest paced team in the league so they won’t be anxious to run here either. The value in the number is the key to this wager so we are on the UNDER.SOCCER - Over / Under - Fri, Sep 18
ASA 4-0 Thu (1-0 Soccer). ASA is on a 7-0 (100%) Run All sports and ready to cash AGAIN with their French Ligue 1 *TO...
ASA 4-0 Thu (1-0 Soccer). ASA is on a 7-0 (100%) Run All sports and ready to cash AGAIN with their French Ligue 1 *TOTAL OF THE MONTH* Friday after easy win with Getafe/Betis Under Thursday. ASA on an 8-3 (73%) Run with Game/Total of the Month selections in Soccer. Overall ASA is on a 17-12 (+3,600) Soccer Run and they're ready to continue their GOM/TOM dominance in Soccer with their #1 TOTAL in September from French Ligue 1! This one goes EARLY Friday! Grab THE BIG ONE as ASA seeks 8 IN A ROW!$30
MLB - Over / Under - Fri, Sep 18
ASA 4-0 Thursday (1-0 MLB)! ASA on a 4-0 MLB Run! ASA has a MLB Total Dominator TOP going Friday to test their 7-0 RU...
ASA 4-0 Thursday (1-0 MLB)! ASA on a 4-0 MLB Run! ASA has a MLB Total Dominator TOP going Friday to test their 7-0 RUN all sports! ASA MLB Dominators are on a 17-9 Run. ASA had hit a tough patch in MLB since late July and its time for a HUGE response the rest of the way this season! From May 13th to July 21st ASA MLB went 47-21 and +$23,400. This Total Dominator continues Payback and adds to ASA 4-0 MLB Run! Also, time to make it 18-9 (67%) L27 Dominators! Overall, ASA all sports run 7 IN A ROW!$30
NCAAF - Point Spread - Fri, Sep 18
ASA 2-0 Tuesday and ASA is getting the early jump on Friday College Football! ASA is 12-4 (75%) L16 CFB sides! HURRY ...
ASA 2-0 Tuesday and ASA is getting the early jump on Friday College Football! ASA is 12-4 (75%) L16 CFB sides! HURRY IN for the BEST number as ASA has uncovered tremendous VALUE (details inside) and this one sits near key number! ASA is 9-5 (64%) L14 in College Football even after 1-1 split Saturday which included BIG WINNER on Underdog GAME OF THE MONTH Duke +6 winning OUTRIGHT at Illinois! ASA Football (NFL + NCAAF) on a 46-28 (+$15,220) Run! ASA tests CFB sides run of 12-4 (75%) CFB Winners!$30
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