1. Win Rate (Win %)
Win rate is the percentage of ATS (against the spread) picks that win. The break-even point at standard -110 juice is 52.4%.
2. ROI — Return on Investment
ROI shows profit as a percentage of total wagered. A capper can have a 55% win rate but negative ROI if they bet heavy favourites at poor juice. Always check ROI alongside win rate. Top cappers on Sportscapping typically show +8% to +15% ROI over a full season.
3. Profit in Units
Profit in units normalises bet size. A capper up +80 units has made 80x their standard bet size in profit. This is the cleanest comparison metric between cappers because it removes inconsistent bet sizing. Look for steady unit accumulation rather than spike-and-crash patterns.
4. Pick Volume & Statistical Significance
This is the most overlooked stat. A 70% win rate over 20 picks can happen by chance. You need at least 200-300 picks before a win rate is statistically meaningful. Only seriously consider cappers with 300+ tracked picks.
5. SC Score
The SC Score is Sportscapping.com's proprietary composite rating that factors in win rate, ROI, pick volume, recency and consistency. A score above 70 is good; above 85 is elite. It's the quickest single-number way to compare cappers.
6. Sport Specialisation
The best cappers specialise in 1-2 sports. An expert NFL capper's NBA picks may be average. Always check the sport-by-sport breakdown on individual capper pages before following anyone.
7. Red Flags to Watch For
- High win rate, low pick volume: Under 100 picks with 65%+ is almost always variance.
- Positive win rate, negative ROI: Betting heavy chalk at poor juice destroys returns.
- Great all-time record, recent cold streak: May mean the edge has faded.
- Multi-sport with no specialisation: Jack of all sports, master of none.