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Visit Oddspedia today for all your sports betting needs! title: Ed Scimia - Politics Writer at Oddspedia image: https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/og/en/OG-homepage-1200x1200.jpg --- ![Ed Scimia](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/betting/2025/07/pic-new.jpg) ## Ed Scimia Politics Writer 19+ years of experience ### Interests * Politics * ![NFL](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/1991@2x.png) NFL * ![MLB](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/60@2x.png) MLB * ![NBA](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/79@2x.png) NBA * ![NCAAF](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/2951@2x.png) NCAAF * ![NCAAB](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/leagues/small/2476@2x.png) NCAAB ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/static/background/bgr-circles.png) ### Expertise Politics 5.0/5 NFL 5.0/5 MLB 5.0/5 NBA 4.0/5 NCAAF 5.0/5 NCAAB 4.0/5 ### Experience | Years | Position | | ----------- | ------------------------ | | 2006 - 2024 | Freelance Writer | | 2008 - 2016 | Chess Guide at About.com | | 2022 - 2024 | Writer at Covers.com | ### A bit about Ed Ed Scimia graduated from Syracuse University in 2003 with degrees in Magazine Journalism and Political Science. Since then, he has pursued a career as a freelance writer, specializing in the gambling industry. With a lifelong passion for sports, Ed takes a particular interest in writing about sports betting, especially focusing on the NFL and MLB. In addition to his work in the gambling industry, Ed has authored two books on the subject of enjoyably bad movies, known as the So Bad, It’s Good series. Outside of his writing endeavors, when Ed is not immersed in the world of sports or betting, he engages in playing sports himself. He is a competitive curler who discovered the sport in 2010\. Ed also has a keen interest in chess, board games, and spends quality time with his cat, Zoey. ### What advice would you give to the community? Becoming a winning sports bettor often has less to do with handicapping and more to do with the choices you make when betting. It’s important to shop around for the best available lines by opening accounts at multiple sportsbooks. Always betting where you can get the best odds will make a massive difference in your long term results. 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