Rufus Peabody

Rufus Peabody, a renowned professional sports bettor and modeler, shares insights into his journey from working in the pre-mobile sports betting landscape to becoming a top name in the industry. He delves into his unique betting strategies, especially in golf, and highlights the importance of modeling and data quality. Rufus talks about the allure of prediction markets, his market-making approach, and the societal implications of gambling. His thoughtful reflections and innovative strategies make for an engaging discussion that's both informative and entertaining.

Justina Lee, a Bloomberg markets reporter who covers cross-asset markets and sports betting, and Rufus Peabody, a professional sports gambler with 15+ years placing large wagers, discuss prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. They talk about pros shifting bets to exchanges, how yes/no contracts and exchange models work, Wall Street traders entering sports, integrity and regulatory questions, and sportsbooks’ responses.

Rufus Peabody, a professional sports bettor and co-founder of Unabated Sports, shares his insights on NFL betting strategies. He delves into the nuances of prediction markets versus traditional sportsbooks, emphasizing their strengths. The panel discusses standout teams and wagers, including Rufus's take on the Jets as underdogs against the Ravens. They debate DVOA rankings, and Todd shares a memorable in-game hedging experience. Listeners get expert picks, like the Eagles over the Cowboys and Falcons against the Saints, concluding with a discussion on potential upsets.