Whether you play college or pro, it is always helpful to receive advice from the experts on making your NFL picks, college football picks, college basketball picks, NBA picks, MLB picks, NHL picks. There is no doubt that we are all looking for an edge to provide us with valuable insight to beat the bookies and keep our pockets full. However, it is not always easy to know what to look for when selecting a professional sports handicapping service. Let us help you take the guesswork out of choosing and hiring a sports handicapping service. Below is a checklist of ten winning tips you need to consider when selecting a sports handicapping service.

1.What sports handicapping strategy do they use when making their NFL picks, college football picks, college basketball picks, NBA picks, MLB picks and NHL picks? Cappers can have very distinct personalities and sports betting philosophies. Find a capper that matches your betting strategies. You can research their style by reading articles, blogs, forums and biographies on their websites. It doesn't make sense to hire handicappers who prefer to pick underdog teams if you tend to go with the favorites.

2.Are they truthful with the results of their sports picks? Many cappers are dishonest about their records and don't post the archives of their past sports picks. As a general rule, you should be able to view their NFL picks, college football picks, college basketball picks, NBA picks, MLB picks and NHL picks 10 minutes after the scheduled game start time. There is no governing body to regulate the sports handicapping business so be very wary if you can't view the past sports picks of a capper.

3.How long have they been handicapping? Preferably you want to find a capper that has been handicapping for a few years. Can you find a solid capper that has just started making NFL picks, college football picks, college basketball picks, NBA picks, MLB picks and NHL picks? Sure, but I'd rather hire a capper that has proven themselves over the long term and managed to maintain a business for at least a few years.

4.Are they reputable? Here is where you need do your research. A good way to learn is by asking advice from other bettors by posting on a forum. There are still some scammers out there that lie about their records or post both sides of a pick. Don't be fooled by a scammer who promises you a sure win on their sports picks. As we know, there are no sure wins so do your research before you hire the services of a capper.

5.Do they provide game analysis with each pick? Each pick should be accompanied with a well-written game analysis to explain the reasoning behind a cappers pick. You may not always agree with their advice but at least you can make a more educated decision when making your sports picks.

6.Do they guarantee their sports picks? Having the confidence in the quality of a product or service is essential. We feel more comfortable with a product or service if we know that the company is willing to stand by it. It is in your best interest to hire a capper who guarantees all their sports picks including their NFL picks and college football picks.

7.Do they offer free NFL picks, free college football picks, free college basketball picks, free NBA picks, free MLB picks and free NHL picks? While you should be able to view capper records, writing styles and philosophy before you buy a pick package, it is also helpful if they provide free sports picks so that you can reinforce what you already know. There is nothing worse than buying a product or service that is different than advertised.

8.Do they use unethical sales tactics? Cappers that constantly nag you fall into this category. These cappers will usually sell your personal information to others who in turn will also badger you with spam and unwanted sales tactics. Be very careful when providing your personal information to these pushy cappers.

9.Do they provide customer support? You should be able to get in touch with the handicapping service via email or phone and they should respond to your queries in a timely fashion. Customer service should be a priority for any business and if you can't get your questions answered easily without getting the run around, then you should think twice about doing business with that company.

10.What is the cost? Not only can service costs vary a lot. While we all want to find the best deal, it is also important to take into account a handicappers record, philosophy, advice, experience, reputation and guarantee policy. Sometimes the cheapest isn't always the best.