Steve Fenic, aka Fezzik, is the 62-year-old alias adopted by Northwestern graduate Steve Fenic to "stay under the radar" in the high-stakes world of professional sports betting. With a degree in industrial engineering and an actuary background, Fenic's affinity for numbers has led him to Las Vegas, where he has amassed a staggering amount of winnings.
Fenic's approach is cautious and data-driven, with a focus on point-per-play margins at TeamRankings, which helps advance teams in the brackets. Despite his impressive record, he admits that just because he has had success in contests, it doesn't mean he can pick winners on any game. Fenic also confides that he often finds himself taking bold positions, such as heavy favorites who then lose outright, which have drawn social media ridicule.
Fenic's strategy is centered around the Seahawks -2½, but he will pass on betting due to a crucial half-point difference. He favors under 42 in the AFC and thinks the first-half under of 20½ "likely is a very good bet." Fenic's key takeaway from the Texans' defense is that it can cap their season with an elite defense like the one Trent Dilfer led to victory in the 2000 season.
Fenic also has a hedge strategy, investing in title tickets on both the Patriots and Broncos, guaranteeing he'd exit certain games with a live ducat. His relationship with Tomas, a retired barrister turned football aficionado, provides him with a neutral voice of reason when it comes to playoff officiating drama.
On Fox Sports Radio's national weekend overnight talk show, Fenic is a regular guest and host Bernie Fratto praises his talent with numbers and probabilities, calling him "a titan" in the industry. Fenic's candor and affability have made him a likable figure, but also someone who doesn't shy away from taking bold shots – even if they sometimes backfire.
Fenic's approach is cautious and data-driven, with a focus on point-per-play margins at TeamRankings, which helps advance teams in the brackets. Despite his impressive record, he admits that just because he has had success in contests, it doesn't mean he can pick winners on any game. Fenic also confides that he often finds himself taking bold positions, such as heavy favorites who then lose outright, which have drawn social media ridicule.
Fenic's strategy is centered around the Seahawks -2½, but he will pass on betting due to a crucial half-point difference. He favors under 42 in the AFC and thinks the first-half under of 20½ "likely is a very good bet." Fenic's key takeaway from the Texans' defense is that it can cap their season with an elite defense like the one Trent Dilfer led to victory in the 2000 season.
Fenic also has a hedge strategy, investing in title tickets on both the Patriots and Broncos, guaranteeing he'd exit certain games with a live ducat. His relationship with Tomas, a retired barrister turned football aficionado, provides him with a neutral voice of reason when it comes to playoff officiating drama.
On Fox Sports Radio's national weekend overnight talk show, Fenic is a regular guest and host Bernie Fratto praises his talent with numbers and probabilities, calling him "a titan" in the industry. Fenic's candor and affability have made him a likable figure, but also someone who doesn't shy away from taking bold shots – even if they sometimes backfire.