NBA Picks April 19: First Round Playoff Action Begins

The NBA play-in round is complete, and first-round playoff action officially begins. There are four games scheduled for April 19, all 1 versus 8 and 2 versus 7 matchups in each conference. I will examine and make picks for each of these games

Philadelphia 76ers versus Boston Celtics

The 76ers enter as the 7th seed, but face a big uphill battle without Joel Embiid. While both teams are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator, Boston is a huge favorite with odds of 1.152 to 6.570 and a 12.5-point favorite. The Celtics are a 5-star game winner pick with ...

MLB Picks April 6: Rangers host Mariners in AL West battle

The 2026 MLB season is in full swing with a week already in the books. There is a full slate of games scheduled for April 6. I will make picks for five games with Seattle on the road against Texas in an AL West battle as the featured game.

Milwaukee Brewers versus Boston Red Sox

The Brewers are on top in the NL Central, while the Red Sox have stumbled to a 1-5 start. Milwaukee is “burning hot” versus “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +27 to +1 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams are trending ...

NBA Picks March 23: Lakers tip off against the Pistons in headlined matchup

Only three weeks remain in the NBA regular season, and only five teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. Each game takes on increased importance. There are ten games scheduled for March 23. I will make picks for the top four contests of the day with the Pistons hosting the Lakers in the featured game.

Los Angeles Lakers versus Detroit Pistons

The Pistons head into action with the best record in the Eastern Conference, while the Lakers are 3rd in the Western Conference. Both teams are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator, going a combined 11-1 over the ...

Two Teams to Avoid When Betting on the UEFA Champions League Knockout Round

The UEFA Champions League has reached its round of 16 stage, and as we head closer and closer to the May 31st Budapest finale, some teams are in better shape than others. Current Premier League leaders Arsenal have been positioned as the team to beat, despite not lifting the famous big-eared trophy before. Manager Mikel Arteta has built a squad that is afraid of nobody and jam-packed with the physical attributes that won’t be over-roared no matter where they visit: the Bernabeu, Camp Nou, Allianz Arena, or anywhere else.

Arsenal have already beaten Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Milan ...

NBA Picks March 9: Thunders hosts Nuggets in Western Conference battle

With only around 25 percent of the NBA regular season remaining, each game takes on added importance for teams making a playoff run. There is a light five-game schedule for March 9. I will make picks for each game with Oklahoma City hosting Denver in the featured game.

Philadelphia 76ers versus Cleveland Cavaliers

The 76ers are 6th in the Eastern Conference, while the Cavaliers are 4th. Cleveland is “burning hot” versus “average up” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +26 to +16 on the Power Ranks Indicator. Both teams are trending in games “under” the line, and the Cavaliers ...

NHL Picks February 25: Utah hosts Colorado is headlined matchup

The NHL resumes play following the Winter Olympics with about a quarter of the regular season remaining. Eight games are scheduled for Wednesday, February 25. I will make picks for half of those with Colorado visiting Utah in the featured game.

Buffalo Sabres versus New Jersey Devils

This is a game with two teams heading in opposite directions. New Jersey is second from the bottom in the Eastern Conference, while Buffalo is in the playoff mix, sitting 6th. The Sabres are “average” versus “dead” status on the Team Strength Oscillator, and +21 to +5 on the Power Ranks Indicator. ...

Betting On Combat Sports With Crypto & Exploring The Changing World Of Betting

For many niche sports, embracing the changes that other areas of the market have found success in is one of the clearest ways to move with the times. Over a decade and a half ago, we witnessed just how influential cryptocurrency and blockchain were becoming in the world of betting.

While Bitcoin was making inroads online, it wasn’t really until the introduction of the innovative digital asset as a payment method in the gambling market that we first saw its crossover potential. Today, we’re going to examine how this ethos has created a new foundation for the market to ...

NBA Picks February 2: Clippers Host 76ers in Featured Game

With the NBA All-Star break right around the corner, teams are looking to head into the break with momentum for a second-half push towards the playoffs. There are four games scheduled for Monday, February 2. I will make picks for each of the games with the 76ers at the Clippers in the headlined matchup.

Philadelphia 76ers versus Los Angeles Clippers

Both teams are in the middle of the playoff picture in their respective conference. Philadelphia is “average” after going 3-3 over the last six, while Los Angeles is “burning hot” after a 4-2 mark over the same stretch. The ...

NFL Divisional Round Playoff Picks January 18

The NFL playoffs have reached the divisional round with eight teams remaining with a chance to win the Super Bowl. The Patriots host the Texans in the AFC battle. while the Rams head to Chicago to clash with the Bears in the NFC showdown.

Houston Texans versus New England Patriots

The Texans enter the game coming off a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round, while the Patriots took down the Los Angeles Chargers, 16-3. New England was 14-3 during the regular season and 6-3 at home, and Houston was 12-5 with a road record ...

NBA Picks January 4: Cavaliers host Pistons in featured game

The NBA regular season is nearly halfway in the books as we reach the first week of 2026. There are eight games scheduled for January 4. I will analyze four of the matchups and make picks with the Detroit Pistons visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers in the headlined matchup.

Detroit Pistons versus Cleveland Cavaliers

The Pistons head into play with the best record in the Eastern Conference, while the Cavaliers are 8th. Cleveland is “burning hot” versus “average up” on the Team Strength Oscillator, and Detroit is +26 to +18 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams are trending in ...