Approved Indicator Library
A governed system for defining which sport-specific inputs may influence a BrownBagBets decision, why they matter, where they apply, and how their influence is controlled.
BrownBagBets does not maintain a loose list of facts that might matter.
It maintains a governed indicator system that determines what may matter, why it may matter, and whether the market has already accounted for it.
Each sport has its own operating conditions, sources of uncertainty, market structures, and recurring decision problems. The Approved Indicator Library gives those inputs a defined place inside the wider BrownBagBets decision system.
An indicator becomes useful only when it is relevant to the selected market, supported by qualified evidence, distinguishable from overlapping signals, and capable of changing the interpretation of value or risk.
An indicator’s title and its operational authority are different things.
The library separates recognition from qualification so that familiar language is never mistaken for automatic betting permission.
Valid research family
The subject is accepted as a legitimate area of sport-specific analysis, but its use may still require further definition.
Permitted with controls
The indicator may influence a decision only when named evidence requirements, market conditions, and limitations are satisfied.
Fully qualified
The indicator has a defined mechanism, applicability, evidence standard, overlap rule, and review process.
Preserved, not used
The indicator remains historically documented but no longer carries decision influence as an independent signal.
One governing standard. Seven sport-specific systems.
Every sport register will use the same institutional rules while preserving the distinct indicators, markets, and mechanisms of that sport.
Major League Baseball
Starting pitching, lineup construction, offensive approach, bullpen conditions, defense, game environment, roster context, and market behavior.
Framework in development Explore the MLB Indicator FrameworkNational Football League
Quarterback context, trench interaction, personnel availability, scheme fit, game state, weather, coaching behavior, and market positioning.
Reserved register Future NFL Indicator FrameworkCollege Football
Talent disparities, quarterback stability, roster continuity, travel, coaching systems, pace, special teams, motivation, and market efficiency.
Reserved register Future NCAAF Indicator FrameworkCollege Basketball
Tempo, shot profile, roster availability, travel, rebounding, turnover pressure, foul environment, coaching style, and market context.
Reserved register Future NCAAB Indicator FrameworkNational Basketball Association
Player availability, rotation changes, matchup hunting, pace, shot quality, schedule compression, rest, game shape, and market adjustment.
Reserved register Future NBA Indicator FrameworkNational Hockey League
Goaltender status, line combinations, special teams, travel, rest, shot quality, pace, defensive structure, and market movement.
Reserved register Future NHL Indicator FrameworkEnglish Premier League
Tactical interaction, squad availability, rest, pressing, territorial control, chance quality, set pieces, game state, and market expectations.
Reserved register Future EPL Indicator FrameworkThe register comes before the stack.
BrownBagBets first determines which approved indicators are relevant to the selected sport and market. Only then can qualified evidence be combined.
Choose the sport and market
The market determines which registered indicators are potentially relevant.
Apply Evidence Quality
Each input must be reliable, current, relevant, and properly sourced before it receives influence.
Test independence
Overlapping facts are grouped by mechanism so repetition is not mistaken for confirmation.
Build the decision structure
Independent indicators are combined to shape game context, value, confidence, uncertainty, and price tolerance.
An approved indicator is a governed question—not a guaranteed answer.
The register authorizes an area of analysis. Evidence determines whether the indicator is present. Independence determines whether it adds new information. Price determines whether the market still offers value. Review determines whether the system should retain, revise, or retire the indicator.