Ben Rasa
Betting Expert, OddsShopper
Ben Rasa is a sports betting expert at OddsShopper who focuses on finding +EV edges across the betting markets. He breaks down the strategy and the numbers behind smart bets, from the World Cup to the major U.S. sports.
Articles by Ben Rasa
Oklahoma State Win Total 2026: Bet The Over 5.5 Wins
Oklahoma State's 2026 college football win total is 5.5 with the over near -166. Here is why new coach Eric Morris and a loaded portal make the over my bet.
Virginia Tech Win Total 2026: CFB Over 6.5 Wins
Virginia Tech win total 2026: why the Over 6.5 regular-season wins at -150 is still value, with James Franklin, his Penn State portal adds, and a soft opening.
2026 US Open Picks: 3 Outright Bets at Shinnecock
My 3 US Open 2026 outright bets at Shinnecock Hills: Fleetwood, Fitzpatrick, and Hatton. Here's the case for each and how to find the best price before you bet.
2026 US Open Betting Preview: Odds, Field and Value
A 2026 US Open betting preview for Shinnecock: the market's win and make-cut odds, where the value and the traps sit, and how to actually bet a golf major.
2026 US Open Bets: Matsuyama and Aberg at Shinnecock
Two more 2026 US Open bets at Shinnecock Hills: Hideki Matsuyama to top the Japanese market and Ludvig Aberg to finish Top 10. Here's the case for each.
World Cup Futures Picks: Ivory Coast, Colombia, Japan
Three more 2026 World Cup futures picks from Ben Rasa: Ivory Coast top African team, Colombia to reach the semifinals, and Japan to win Group F.
3 World Cup Futures Bets for 2026
Three 2026 World Cup futures bets I like: Colombia to win Group K, England to win it all, and the USA to reach the Round of 16, with the reasoning behind each.
World Cup Betting Guide: Terms to Know
A plain-English World Cup betting guide to the terms that matter: 3-way moneyline, draw no bet, spread, BTTS, corners, goalscorers, futures, and finding value.
