--- description: Ed Scimia Team Oddspedia Profile. Politics Writer, NFL and MLB Expert. Visit Oddspedia today for all your sports betting needs! title: Sam Cooper - Politics Writer at Oddspedia image: https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/og/us/OG-homepage-1200x1200 --- ![Ed Scimia](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/betting/4/2024/01/pic-new.jpg) ## Ed Scimia Politics Writer ![](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/static/background/bgr-circles.png) 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. In addition, be sure to take advantage of promotions and learn how to get the most out of common bonuses like free bets and “risk-free” offers. ## Latest articles by Ed Scimia [![NBA Coach Of The Year Odds 2024-25: Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Holds Top Spot](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/basketball/nba-coach-of-the-year-odds) [NBA Coach Of The Year Odds 2024-25: Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Holds Top Spot ](/insights/basketball/nba-coach-of-the-year-odds) The NBA Coach of the Year odds are an exciting market to follow for bettors throughout each season. Unlike with the MVP or Rookie of the Year awards, it’s never quite clear at the start of the season who might win Coach of the Year, with veterans that win year after year competing against newer coaches trying to get the most out of young teams. * [![Atlanta Hawks](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/3/9791.png)](/insights/tags/atlanta-hawks) * [![Boston Celtics](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/3/28653.png)](/insights/tags/boston-celtics) * [![Boston Celtics](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/3/28653.png)](/insights/tags/boston-celtics-nba) * [![Brooklyn Nets](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/3/28656.png)](/insights/tags/brooklyn-nets-nba) * [![Charlotte Hornets](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/3/9795.png)](/insights/tags/charlotte-hornets) * +28 * 2 years ago * [ Basketball](/insights/basketball) [![NBA 6th Man of the Year Odds 2025: Can Anyone Catch Payton Pritchard?](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/basketball/nba-sixth-man-of-the-year-odds) [NBA 6th Man of the Year Odds 2025: Can Anyone Catch Payton Pritchard? ](/insights/basketball/nba-sixth-man-of-the-year-odds) Welcome to our complete guide to this season’s NBA 6th Man of the Year odds! The Sixth Man of the Year is awarded annually to the top player who primarily came off the bench for an NBA team. From relatively unknown contributors to NBA Hall of Famers, this award has an illustrious history and many celebrated winners. * [![Atlanta Hawks](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/3/9791.png)](/insights/tags/atlanta-hawks) * [![Boston Celtics](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/3/28653.png)](/insights/tags/boston-celtics-nba) * [![Brooklyn Nets](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/3/28656.png)](/insights/tags/brooklyn-nets-nba) * [![Charlotte Hornets](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/3/9795.png)](/insights/tags/charlotte-hornets) * [![Chicago Bulls](https://cdn.oddspedia.com/images/teams/medium/3/9790.png)](/insights/tags/chicago-bulls) * +27 * 2 years ago * [ Basketball](/insights/basketball) [![Presidential Election Betting Odds: Harris, Trump Square Off in Heated Debate](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/features/presidential-election-odds-harris-trump-square-off-in-debate-09112024) [Presidential Election Betting Odds: Harris, Trump Square Off in Heated Debate ](/insights/features/presidential-election-odds-harris-trump-square-off-in-debate-09112024) Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in what might be their only debate before November’s US presidential election. * 2 years ago * [ Oddspedia Features](/insights/features) [![US Election Betting Odds: Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/features/us-election-betting-odds) [US Election Betting Odds: Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris ](/insights/features/us-election-betting-odds) Global music star Taylor Swift officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election on Tuesday night, announcing her support on Instagram just after the conclusion of Tuesday night’s debate between Harris and former President Donald Trump. * 2 years ago * [ Oddspedia Features](/insights/features) [![Presidential Election Odds: Candidates Agree on Rules for First Debate](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/industry-news/presidential-election-odds-candidates-agree-on-rules-for-first-debate) [Presidential Election Odds: Candidates Agree on Rules for First Debate ](/insights/industry-news/presidential-election-odds-candidates-agree-on-rules-for-first-debate) The campaign teams for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agreed to the final rules for the first debate between the presidential candidates on Wednesday, ending any concerns that squabbles over specifics could jeopardize the high-profile meeting. * 2 years ago * [ Industry News](/insights/industry-news) [![US Presidential Election Odds: Labor Day Marks the Start of Campaign Season](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/features/us-presidential-election-odds-labor-day-marks-the-start-of-campaign-season) [US Presidential Election Odds: Labor Day Marks the Start of Campaign Season ](/insights/features/us-presidential-election-odds-labor-day-marks-the-start-of-campaign-season) There are just 100 days remaining until Election Day in the United States. And rather than the predictable, matchup that left much of the American public lacking enthusiasm for November’s race, the recent shakeups have jolted the makeup of the election and created an air of excitement on both sides of the aisle. * 2 years ago * [ Oddspedia Features](/insights/features) [![Democratic VP Odds: Harris Interviews Three Top Candidates on Sunday](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/features/democratic-vp-odds-harris-interviews-three-top-candidates-on-sunday-08052024) [Democratic VP Odds: Harris Interviews Three Top Candidates on Sunday ](/insights/features/democratic-vp-odds-harris-interviews-three-top-candidates-on-sunday-08052024) Vice President Kamala Harris held interviews with what are widely believed to be the top three candidates to become her running mate in November’s presidential election on Sunday, narrowing the field in the eyes of many bettors. Multiple media outlets reported that Harris met in person with Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Sunday, with bettors now focusing on Shapiro and Walz as the two likely picks for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination. * 2 years ago * [ Oddspedia Features](/insights/features) [![Democratic VP Odds: With Candidate Vetting Complete, Shapiro is Overwhelming Favorite](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/features/democratic-vp-odds-with-candidate-vetting-complete-shapiro-is-overwhelming-favorite-08022024) [Democratic VP Odds: With Candidate Vetting Complete, Shapiro is Overwhelming Favorite ](/insights/features/democratic-vp-odds-with-candidate-vetting-complete-shapiro-is-overwhelming-favorite-08022024) The New York Times reported Thursday that the Harris campaign had received the findings from Washington law firm Covington & Burling’s vetting of the finalists in the race for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination, putting Vice President Kamala Harris one step closer to choosing her running mate. * 2 years ago * [ Oddspedia Features](/insights/features) [![US Presidential Odds: Trump Lead Tightens After Combative NABJ Interview](/placeholder.svg) ](/insights/features/us-presidential-odds-trump-lead-tightens-after-combative-nabj-interview-08012024) [US Presidential Odds: Trump Lead Tightens After Combative NABJ Interview ](/insights/features/us-presidential-odds-trump-lead-tightens-after-combative-nabj-interview-08012024) The US Presidential Election odds tightened on Wednesday night after former president Donald Trump gave an interview at the National Association of Black Journalists on Wednesday, making headlines for comments that questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ ethnicity and saying that undocumented immigrants were taking “Black jobs.” * 2 years ago * [ Oddspedia Features](/insights/features) [![Democratic VP Odds: Harris to Announce Vice Presidential Pick by Next Tuesday](/placeholder.svg) 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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.\n","sameAs":[],"knowsAbout":["Politics","NFL","MLB","NBA","NCAAF","NCAAB"]}} ```