Hey folks, hope you're all keeping it chill this season! Been diving into the biathlon stats lately, and there’s some cool stuff to unpack for betting smarter. The big thing I’ve noticed? Consistency matters more than flash. Take the sprint races—guys like Johannes Thingnes Bø are killing it with steady shooting, even if their ski speed isn’t always top-tier. His hit rate’s been hovering around 85-90% lately, which makes him a solid pick for top 3 finishes if you’re playing it safe.
On the flip side, the pursuit races are where things get dicey. Miss a few shots early, and you’re toast—seen it with some of the newer names trying to push too hard. My tip? Look at the underdogs with clean shooting records from the last couple of events. They’re less hyped, but the odds can be tasty if you’re patient. Last weekend’s Kontiolahti results had a couple of surprises like that—worth a peek if you’re into digging through the data.
Staying smart with this means not chasing every race. Pick your spots, track the weather (wind’s a killer on the range), and don’t blow your budget on a wild hunch. Slow and steady wins here—or at least keeps you in the game. Anyone else been following the season? What’s your take?
On the flip side, the pursuit races are where things get dicey. Miss a few shots early, and you’re toast—seen it with some of the newer names trying to push too hard. My tip? Look at the underdogs with clean shooting records from the last couple of events. They’re less hyped, but the odds can be tasty if you’re patient. Last weekend’s Kontiolahti results had a couple of surprises like that—worth a peek if you’re into digging through the data.
Staying smart with this means not chasing every race. Pick your spots, track the weather (wind’s a killer on the range), and don’t blow your budget on a wild hunch. Slow and steady wins here—or at least keeps you in the game. Anyone else been following the season? What’s your take?
