NBA Picks October 27: Warriors Host Clippers in Pacific Division Battle

The 2024-25 NBA season is underway. Teams are in the early stages of the feeling-out process. Five games are scheduled for Sunday, October 25. The featured game is a Pacific Division battle between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers.

Philadelphia 76ers versus Indiana Pacers

The 76ers dropped their opener without Joel Embiid and Paul George while the Pacers are 1-0 after a six-point win. Indiana is “burning hot” versus “ice cold down” and +22 to +2 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The score prediction is Indiana, with a score of 124-107 and 71 percent confidence. The ...

Player Form and Betting Odds: What to Look for Before Placing Your Bet

Before placing any sports bet, understanding betting odds is essential. Odds not only tell you how much you stand to win but also reflect the probability of an event happening, as seen through the eyes of bookmakers.

Whether you’re betting on a simple moneyline or more intricate player props, evaluating these odds helps you assess the potential risk and reward. However, odds don’t exist in a vacuum—they shift constantly based on various factors.

After familiarizing yourself with the odds, the next logical step is understanding what causes them to fluctuate. While external elements like injuries, weather, and team tactics play ...

NFL Picks October 20: 49ers Host Chiefs in Rematch of Super Bowl LVIII

A third of the NFL season is over, and teams are looking to find themselves for a second-half playoff run. Some games feature divisional rivals, but the game of the week is a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers.

Houston Texans versus Green Bay Packers

The Texans are 5-1 and “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Packers are also “burning hot” and enter with a 4-2 record. Green Bay is a 2.5-point home favorite with odds of 1.645 to 2.3 with an over/under of 47.5. The score prediction is 30-17 in favor of Green Bay with nearly 80 percent confidence. Houston has a +26 to +23 edge on the Power Ranks Indicator. The Packers have a +41 to +8 scoring differential edge and have also covered the spread in four of the last five as favorites. I like the Packers by a touchdown but pass on the ...

NFL Picks Week 6: Ravens Host Commanders in Headlined Matchup

Surprising teams emerge as we head into week six of the NFL season. The Washington Commanders and Houston Texans sit at 4-1, while the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns are at 1-4. Let’s check four games this week with the Baltimore Ravens hosting the Commanders in the featured game.

Houston Texans versus New England Patriots

The Texans are one of the surprise teams in the NFL with a 4-1 record. They head to New England to take on the Patriots, losers of their last four. Houston is a 6.5-point road favorite with odds of 1.345 to 3.350 with an over/under of 37.5. Houston is “burning hot” versus “dead” and +22 to +5 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The score prediction is 32-11 in favor of Houston with 71 percent confidence. The Texans are 4-1 in their last five games as favorites. Both teams are moderately stable according to the Team Volatility Oscillator. The Patriots have lost their previous four. ...

MLB Playoff Picks October 6: NL Divisional Rivals Face Off

The divisional rounds of the MLB playoffs have arrived. The National League is set for action on Sunday, October 6 with the Dodgers hosting the Padres and the Phillies hosting the Mets. Let’s look at both games as we inch closer to crowning a champion for the 2024 season.

San Diego Padres at Los Angeles Dodgers

The Padres come in after defeating the Atlanta Braves in two games. They finished the regular season with a record of 93-69 and 48-33 on the road. The Dodgers are the number one seed in the National League with a record of 98-64 ...

NFL Picks Week 4: Ravens Look to Rebound Hosting the Bills

The NFL season has been full of surprises over the first three weeks, making picking the games more difficult than ever. We’ll take a shot at it again this week with a full slate of games scheduled. Five games are featured with the Ravens hosting the Bills as the featured game.

New Orleans Saints versus Atlanta Falcons

In this NFC South matchup, the Saints are coming off a loss to Philadelphia and the Falcons are entering after losing to the Chiefs. New Orleans is “average down” versus “dead” on the Team Strength Oscillator and Atlanta is +20 to +10 on the Power Ranks Indicator. Atlanta is a 2.5-point favorite with the over/under set at 42.5. The teams have been involved in games on opposite sides of the over/under line with a score prediction of 25-17 in favor of the Falcons. There is a low-confidence underdog value pick (3.5 stars) on New Orleans and an 83 percent winning rate picking ...

NFL Picks Week 3: Steelers host Chargers in Featured Game

Only nine undefeated teams remain in the NFL entering the season’s third week. The defending Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, are one of those teams heading to play the Atlanta Falcons. The game of the day features the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Chargers, also both undefeated. We will examine that game and four others in a full slate of games.

Houston Texans versus Minnesota Vikings

Both teams come in 2-0 and are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator. Houston is a slim 1.5-point road favorite with odds of 1.69 to 2.179 and an over/under of 45.5. The score prediction of 27-18 in favor of Houston would be “under” the line, which has been the trend for these two teams early this season. Good underdog value pick (5 stars) on the Vikings playing at home. Houston has a +30 to +22 edge on the Power Ranks Indicator. Note that Houston has won each of the ...

NFL Picks Week 2: Chiefs host Bengals in Featured Game

The NFL regular season is underway and the games were generally sloppy in the opening week. The teams are looking for rhythm with their starting units, which didn’t play much in the preseason. There is a full slate of games scheduled. We’ll examine five games with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Cincinnati Bengals in the headlined matchup.

San Francisco 49ers versus Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota comes in “burning hot” after a week one win on the road over the Giants. San Francisco is also 1-0 and “average up” after a win over the Jets. San Francisco is a 5.5-point road favorite with odds of -234 to +192 with an over/under of 46.5. In week one, the teams were on opposite sides of the over/under line. The score prediction favors the 49ers by 16 points but with low confidence. Good underdog value pick on the Vikings. Minnesota is +22 to +9 on the Power Ranks Indicator. I like the 49ers ...

MLB Picks September 9: Yankees Host Royals in Possible Playoff Preview

The MLB regular season is down to the final few weeks with teams trying to secure final playoff spots. There are nine games scheduled for September 9. We will examine four games with the most playoff implications with the Yankees hosting the Royals in the featured game.

Kansas City Royals versus New York Yankees

The Yankees come into action in a battle with the Orioles for first in the AL East. Add in the Cleveland Guardians for a three-way battle for top spot in the American League. Kansas City is in the middle of the wild card race. Both ...

MLB Picks September 2: Royals Battle Guardians in AL Central Showdown

Entering the final month of the MLB season, nearly half of the teams are still in realistic playoff contention. There are 11 games scheduled for September 2. We will examine five of those games, with the Guardians’ and Royals’ battle for the AL Central lead as the featured game.

Cleveland Guardians versus Kansas City Royals

The top two teams in the AL Central clash in this one with Cleveland holding a 1.5-game lead. Both teams are 3-3 over the last six games. The teams have been involved in games “over” the line in seven of the last 12 and ...