Gematria is a form of Jewish numerology that assigns numerical values to words or phrases based on the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. In the context of sports betting, some individuals attempt to use gematria to predict outcomes or gain an edge. This practice involves calculating the numerical values of players' names, team names, or other relevant terms, and then interpreting these values to make betting decisions. The Hebrew term for this practice is גימטריה (gematria), and it is also known as guematria in Spanish and guématrie in French. However, it is important to note that gematria is not a scientifically validated method for predicting sports outcomes, and its use in betting is largely anecdotal and speculative. The application of gematria to sports betting is considered by many to be a form of superstition or pseudoscience, as there is no empirical evidence to support its effectiveness in this context.