Steve Makinen

As one of the original founders of StatFox, Steve Makinen has been in the business of sports betting and data analysis for almost 25 years now. In his time in the industry, Steve has worked in a variety of capacities on both sides of the betting counter, from his early days of developing the StatFox business, to almost a decade of oddsmaking consulting for one of the world's leading sportsbooks, to his last seven years as Point Spread Weekly and Analytics Director with VSiN. Steve has always believed that number crunching and handicapping through foundational trends and systems is the secret to success and he shares this data with VSiN readers on a daily basis for all of the major sports.

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Steve Makinen’s NBA Betting Trends and Best Bets for Monday, November 24

Today's NBA Betting Trends The following NBA betting trends are a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and qualified...

2025 NFL Pre-Bye Week Systems and Team Trends

2025 NFL Pre-Bye Week Systems and Team Trends: It feels like I am thinking the same thing every year at the end of September. I...

NFL Top Plays Based on Betting Splits, Power Ratings and Trends – Week 12

Week 12 NFL Betting Trends: The following NFL betting trends are a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and...

Steve Makinen: NFL Week 12 Best Bets

NFL Week 12 Best Bets, Predictions and Picks from Steve Makinen: A strong week finished off with an easy Cowboys’ winner on Monday night brought...

Steve Makinen’s NBA Betting Trends and Best Bets for Sunday, November 23

Today's NBA Betting Trends: The following NBA betting trends a collection of analytical data, betting systems and strength ratings featured on VSiN and qualified for...

Week 12 NFL Betting Splits Systems Update

Week 12 NFL Betting Splits Systems Update: The DK Betting Splits have taken off this season in their popularity. They have always been one of the most...