A betting record lists every bet you've made: date, selection, odds, stake and result. Totalled up, it shows your wins and losses, profit in units, ROI and win rate.
For cappers, a record is the main thing followers judge. It's only meaningful if it includes every pick, losses included.
Records shared online are usually self-reported, so look for picks posted before games and graded consistently.
How it works
A betting record is only as good as what's in it. The most useful records log every bet with the same details: date, sport, selection, odds, stake in units and result.
From that, you can work out everything else: total profit in units, ROI, win rate and how results break down by sport, market or month.
What makes a record trustworthy:
- Every bet counts. Leaving out losses, or only starting the record after a hot week, makes it meaningless.
- Picks are posted before the game, with the odds available at the time.
- Stakes are consistent. Huge stakes on a few bets can hide a poor record.
- Sample size is shown. 50 bets prove very little; several hundred tell you much more.
Most records shared by a capper or tipster are self-reported, meaning nobody independently checks them. That isn't necessarily a problem, but it's why the habits above matter. A record that includes graded losses, pushes and voids is far more believable than one that only shows winners.
Examples
- Example 1
A record of 120 wins, 100 losses and 5 pushes, all 1-unit bets at -110: profit is 120 × 0.909 − 100 = +9.09 units. Total staked is 225 units, so ROI is about 4.0%.
- Example 2
Two cappers both show +40 units. One did it over 2,000 bets (2% ROI), the other over 200 bets (20% ROI). The second is more impressive on paper but far more likely to be driven by short-term luck.
Read more: How to track your betting record
Common questions
How do I keep a betting record?
Log every bet in a spreadsheet or app with the date, selection, odds, stake and result. Total it up weekly or monthly to see your profit in units, ROI and win rate.
How can I tell if a capper's record is real?
Look for picks posted before games, every result graded including losses, consistent stake sizes and a long history. A record that only shows winning slips is a warning sign.