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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NCAAF - Point Spread - Sat, Sep 19
ASA 2-0 Friday! ASA is on a 9-0 (100%) Run across all sports and already 2-0 in this week's College Football! ASA is ...
ASA 2-0 Friday! ASA is on a 9-0 (100%) Run across all sports and already 2-0 in this week's College Football! ASA is 13-4 (76%) L17 CFB sides after Friday win on Houston + pts at Tx Tech! ASA is 11-5 (69%) L16 in College Football and last week included BIG WIN on their strongest pick which was Duke +6 and they won OUTRIGHT at Illinois! ASA Football (NFL + NCAAF) on a 49-28 (+$18,220) Run! All sports run 9-0 (100%)! The edges here are so strong that this is ASA's Game of the Month! Tests 9-0 RUN!$30
NCAAF - Over / Under - Sat, Sep 19
ASA 2-0 Friday! ASA is on a 9-0 (100%) Run across all sports and already 3-0 in this week's Football including 2-0 in...
ASA 2-0 Friday! ASA is on a 9-0 (100%) Run across all sports and already 3-0 in this week's Football including 2-0 in College after Friday's win on Houston plus the points at Texas Tech! ASA is 11-5 (69%) L16 in College Football and last week included BIG WIN on their strongest pick which was Duke +6 and they won OUTRIGHT at Illinois! ASA Football (NFL + NCAAF) on a 49-28 (+$18,220) Run! All sports run 9-0 (100%)! Edges on this TOTAL so strong that this is ASA's Total of the Week! Tests 9-0 RUN!$30
NCAAF - Point Spread - Sat, Sep 19
ASA 2-0 Friday! ASA is on a 9-0 (100%) Run across all sports and already 2-0 in this week's College Football! ASA is ...
ASA 2-0 Friday! ASA is on a 9-0 (100%) Run across all sports and already 2-0 in this week's College Football! ASA is 13-4 (76%) L17 CFB sides after Friday win on Houston + pts at Tx Tech! ASA has uncovered more Underdog VALUE (details inside) and this is near key number! HURRY! ASA is 11-5 (69%) L16 in College Football and last week included BIG WIN on Underdog GAME OF THE MONTH Duke +6 winning OUTRIGHT at Illinois! ASA Football (NFL + NCAAF) on a 49-28 (+$18,220) Run! All sports run 9-0 (100%)!$30
NCAAF - Point Spread - Sat, Sep 19
ASA 2-0 Friday! ASA is on a 9-0 (100%) Run across all sports and already 2-0 in this week's College Football! ASA is ...
ASA 2-0 Friday! ASA is on a 9-0 (100%) Run across all sports and already 2-0 in this week's College Football! ASA is 13-4 (76%) L17 CFB sides after Friday win! HURRY IN for this 12 ET game as ASA has uncovered tremendous VALUE (details inside) and this one sits near key number! ASA is 11-5 (69%) L16 in College Football and last week included BIG WINNER on Underdog GAME OF THE MONTH Duke +6 winning OUTRIGHT at Illinois! ASA Football (NFL + NCAAF) on a 49-28 (+$18,220) Run! All sports 9 IN A ROW!$30
SOCCER - Over / Under - Sat, Sep 19
ASA 2-0 Fri (Soccer push). ASA is on a 9-0 (100%) Run All sports and ready to cash AGAIN with their Premier League Pu...
ASA 2-0 Fri (Soccer push). ASA is on a 9-0 (100%) Run All sports and ready to cash AGAIN with their Premier League Punisher going ULTRA EARLY at 10 AM ET Saturday! Build your FOOTBALL BANKROLL by cashing in BEFORE the CFB even gets underway on Saturday! Overall ASA is on a 17-12 (+3,600) Soccer Run and they're ready to continue their RED HOT run with another WINNER of the rocking chair variety here! This one goes EARLY Saturday at 10 AM ET! Grab this EARLY BEAUTY as ASA is ready for 10 IN A ROW!$30
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