Targetpicks.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do you make the picks?
A: We use the FBOMS system to predict the outcome of the game. For more on FBOMS, click here.
Q: How accurate is FBOMS?
A: It's hard to say but FBOMS usually out-picks most major pundit picks on the internet and in other media distribution as well as other computer picks. No system, no matter how powerful and complex can predict all games - there are just too many variables and unknowns. FBOMS however does take into account the probablility of, and predisposition for, these variables in its calculations.
Q: Who invented FBOMS?
A: The originator of the software is a programmer and engineer from Silicon Valley, California. He is responsible for some maintenance of the software today and makes any major upgrades. Administration and feature enhancements are handled by Targetpicks.com.
Q: Why is FBOMS better than pundit picks?
A: We beleive that the fact that FBOMS is objective, and uses the same calculation tools for all teams makes it a superior tool. FBOMS has no favorites or other biases. In addition, the system has an extreme amount of computational power which allows the use of multiple modules for things ranging from injuries to post-playoff clinching profiles.
Q: Why are the odds sometimes inverted?
A: Because we base all our calculations on the home team winning margin. The result is the same but the odds may shift sides sometimes. For example, if the visitor is picked to win by 6, FBOMS will instead list it as the home team picked to lose by 6. The FBOMS prediction is the amount the home team will win or lose by.
Q: How much math does FBOMS use to predict the winners?
A: Revision 92.095.AC.m of FBOMS calculates 7,712 variables.
Q: Do you license your technology?
A: Yes, we do. Inquire here. We can provide custom data packages for use by odds setting services or competitive pick 'em competitions.
Q: Some services charge as much as $1,000 for a few picks a week, why is FBOMS so much less expensive than other online picking services?
A: Because we have a low overhead. We own the rights to the FBOMS software, and we have a small staff to administer it and to facilitate the web commerce. The originator of the software makes refinements and enhancements as part of the licensing agreement.