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| NBA Marquee Monday Matchup |
| Nov 10, 2025 |
The San Antonio Spurs will play against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The game is set for Monday, November 10, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on CHSN. The Spurs have started the season strong with a 7-2 record. In their recent games, they won against the New Orleans Pelicans and the Houston Rockets. Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle have been key players for the S ... read more |
| NFL Game Preview and Predictions: |
| Nov 5, 2025 |
| The Los Angeles Rams, currently at a solid 6-2-0 record, are set to take on the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium this Sunday. Both teams are part of the NFC West, and this game offers the Rams a chance to improve their division record. The Rams, under the guidance of head coach Sean McVay, have shown consistency both at home and on the road this season. On the other side, the San Francisco 49 ... read more |
| NHL Hockey Action |
| Nov 4, 2025 |
The Boston Bruins and New York Islanders will kick off a key early-season game at UBS Arena. The Bruins enter the game with a balanced 7-7-0 record, while the Islanders hold a slightly better record at 6-5-1. Both teams are looking to climb their respective division standings in the Eastern Conference. Boston, led by head coach Marco Sturm, has recently found form with a string of narrow ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 SEC Spotlight Team |
| Aug 10, 2025 |
| Kalen DeBoer enters his second campaign after establishing a new culture while replacing Nick Saban during significant roster turnover last season. Players and coaches are now familiar with the program's identity. Alabama's key offseason move is the return of Ryan Grubb as offensive coordinator. Grubb brings NFL experience from his 2024 season with the Seattle Seahawk ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 AFC East Spotlight Team |
| Aug 8, 2025 |
| I understand the risks of exceeding a double-digit win total. Look at Josh Allen and the Bills since his second year; he's a cheat code. They went 10-6 in 2019, 13-3 in 2020, 11-6 in 2021, 13-3 in 2021, 11-6 in 2023, and 13-3 last season. This is the most stacked roster in the league, with depth at several key positions except for QB. The foundation of Buffalo's success rests ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 AFC North Spotlight Team |
| Aug 7, 2025 |
| We know the NFL is a Quarterback league. At 41 years old, Aaron Rodgers enters 2025 showing signs of physical decline after a disappointing 2024 season with the Jets. His completion percentage of 63% ranked 31st out of 39 qualifying quarterbacks. His EPA (Expected Points Added) per play ranked 32nd, and his average target depth (7.4 yards) was 26th in the league. Aaron Rodger ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 AFC West Spotlight Team |
| Aug 6, 2025 |
| Let's start with the overall strength of schedule, which ranks just 15th (.505) and 19th by win-total projections, a stark contrast to the gauntlet many teams face. Nine home games in the 17-game rotation gives the Denver Broncos an extra mile-high edge.
Bo Nix was drafted to run Sean Payton's timing-based system, which helped the Broncos sneak into the pla ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 ACC College Football Spotlight Team |
| Aug 6, 2025 |
| Clemson leads the nation in returning production, including 86% of their offensive production and 75% of their defense. This continuity is exceptionally rare for a program consistently sending players to the NFL. Clemson's offensive line returns four of five starters and ranks among Pro Football Focus's top 10 nationally. Senior quarterback Cade Klubnik is back after an impr ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 Mountain West CFB Spotlight Team |
| Aug 5, 2025 |
| Troy Calhoun begins his 18th season at Air Force, where he has an overall record of 135-89, establishing one of the most consistent programs in college football. Under his leadership, the Falcons have made 13 bowl game appearances and achieved at least nine wins in eight seasons. Last year's 5-7 record represented only the fifth losing season in Calhoun's tenure. He has a s ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 2 Beverly D. Stakes Selection |
| Aug 5, 2025 |
| Grade 2 Beverly D. Stakes | Colonial Downs | Race 10 | August 9
#3 Beach Bomb (4-1) Win-Place Beach Bomb began her five-year-old campaign with a gate-to-wire victory in the Grade 3 Very One Stakes at Gulfstream Park on March 1, followed by another front-running victory in the Grade 3 Orchid Stakes on March 29, where she prevailed ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 Big 10 CFB Spotlight Team |
| Aug 1, 2025 |
| These CFB Season Win Total Best Bets went 4-2 in 2024.
I went over 7.5 last season and missed it by one. I'm back for more. Nebraska is poised for a significant advancement in 2025, thanks to Matt Rhule's established history of remarkable improvements in the third year of his coaching tenure. At Temple and Baylor, Rhule followed a similar pattern: ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Whitney Stakes Preview |
| Jul 31, 2025 |
| Grade 1 Whitney | Saratoga | Race 11 | August 2
1. Mindframe (5-2) Jockey: Jose Gomez | Trainer: Todd Pletcher Purchased for $600,000, Mindframe has earned over $1.8 million with a career record of 5-2-0 in 7 starts. This 4-year-old colt has shown remarkable improvement throughout his career, winning back-to-back Grade 1 races in ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 AFC South Spotlight Team |
| Jul 29, 2025 |
| Last season, the Tennessee Titans faced significant challenges against the spread, finishing with a record of 2-15 while winning only three games overall. Everything will be different this season.
Rookie quarterback Cam Ward, selected with the first overall pick, is the most significant catalyst for Tennessee's improvement. He has consistently improved th ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 Big 12 College Football Spotlight Team |
| Jul 28, 2025 |
| Jeff's 2025 Big 12 College Football Spotlight Team is here. Last year's CFB Season Win Total Best Bets finished 4-2 in 2024. Let's start building this year's portfolio.
Texas Tech is entering the 2025 season with a significant scheduling advantage that should help surpass an 8.5 win total. According to Phil Steele, the Red Raiders have the most man ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 2 Jim Dandy Preview |
| Jul 23, 2025 |
| Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes | Saratoga | Race 10 | July 26
1. Baeza (3-1) Jockey: Hector Berrios | Trainer: John Shirreffs Baeza's best performance was a strong second in the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby, finishing ¾ of a length behind Journalism. The $1.2 million yearling has shown consistent late-running ability but is still searchin ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 2 San Clemente Stake Preview |
| Jul 17, 2025 |
| Grade 2 San Clemente Stakes| Del Mar | Race 9 | July 19
1. Will Then (4-1) Jockey: Mike Smith | Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Will Then has been in excellent form for trainer Jonathan Thomas and Augustin Stables. She won the Grade 3 Jimmy Durante Stakes at Del Mar in November 2024, scoring by 2 ¼ lengths over Amorita at 10-1 odds. She ... read more |
| A 2015-2024 Form Guide to Del Mar's Evolving Track Biases |
| Jul 13, 2025 |
| The past decade at Del Mar confirms an old maxim—pace makes the race—but the balance between speed, moisture, winds, rail settings, and maintenance has shifted repeatedly. Below are track trends on how each configuration has played since 2015 with a few subsets, followed by a fast-acting handicapping checklist.
Dirt Course Trends ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 2 Wise Dan Stakes Preview |
| Jun 27, 2025 |
| Grade 2 Wise Dan Stakes | Churchill Downs | Race 10 | June 28
1. Henro (20-1) Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Trainer: Chris A. Hartman Henro brings a career record of 15 starts with five wins, 1 second, and earnings of $666,349. This 4-year-old gelding has shown consistency but lacks recent graded stakes success at this level. Two of ... read more |
| Jeff's 250k American Derby Preview |
| Jun 27, 2025 |
| American Derby | Churchill Downs | Race 12 | June 28
1. Reagan's Wit (3-1) Jockey: Jose Ortiz Trainer: Cherie DeVaux Reagan's Wit enters this race after a decisive victory in the James W. Murphy Stakes (listed) at Pimlico on May 17, where he won by 3 ¼ lengths as the 1-2 favorite. This chestnut son of Authentic has demonstra ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 3 Kelly's Landing Stakes Preview |
| Jun 27, 2025 |
| Grade 3 Kelly’s Landing Stakes | Churchill Downs | Race 9 | June 28
1. Dr. Venkman (5-2) Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: Mark Glatt Dr. Venkman won the Grade 2 San Diego Handicap at Del Mar in July 2024. He pressed the early pace and pulled ahead to secure a victory by a length in the 1?-mile race. His most recent appeara ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Stephen Foster Stakes Preview |
| Jun 26, 2025 |
| Grade 1 Stephen Foster Stakes | Churchill Downs | Race 11 | June 28
1. First Mission (4-1) Jockey: Luis Saez Trainer: Brad Cox First Mission has established himself as a consistent graded stakes performer, with notable victories in the (G3) Lexington Stakes as a two-year-old and recent success in the (G2) Oa ... read more |
| Unleash the Power of the Show Parlay Horse Racing System |
| Jun 18, 2025 |
| Many people enjoy making a good parlay bet, so why not use this strategy in horse racing. There's a popular system that gives you, the bettor, complete control if you win your first leg (race). Here's how it works, along with some helpful tips.
The Show Parlay The show parlay is a popular, low-risk betting strategy in horse racin ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 3 Ohio Derby Preview |
| Jun 18, 2025 |
| Grade 3 Ohio Derby | Thistledown | Race 12 | June 21
1. Brereton's Baytown (30/1) Jockey: Marshall Mendez Trainer: Paul McEntee Brereton's Baytown enters as a huge longshot, having faced elite competition in the (G2) Rebel Stakes, (G1) Arkansas Derby, and (G3) Peter Pan Stakes without success and no real excuse in any of those rac ... read more |
| Jeff's Santa Anita Late Pick 5 Preview on Saturday, June 14 |
| Jun 13, 2025 |
| Santa Anita Late Pick 5 Selections - Saturday, June 14, 2025
Race 8 - Claiming (6 Furlongs, Turf) - $37,000 Purse (#1, #2, #4) Noble Reflection (5/2) represents solid value in this claiming race on the turf. Consistent form recently, finishing second by just 2 1/4 lengths behind Yacowlef at Santa Anita in ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Belmont Stakes Preview |
| Jun 4, 2025 |
| Grade 1 Belmont Stakes | Saratoga | Race 13 | June 7
1. Hill Road (10/1) Irad Ortiz Jr. / Chad Brown This three-year-old colt by Quality Road won the Grade 3 Peter Pan Stakes on May 10, earning a career-best 99 Equibase Speed Figure. He will need to improve his speed figures by 8 to 10 points with less than one month of rest to win ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile Preview |
| May 25, 2025 |
| Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile | Race 9 | Santa Anita | May 26
This race is one of the top turf events of Santa Anita's spring meeting and features a competitive field of middle-distance specialists competing for prestigious honors on Memorial Day. The event has drawn several accomplished stakes performers, including recent graded stakes winners and thoroughbreds ... read more |
| Jeff's Snow Chief Stakes Saturday Best Bet |
| May 24, 2025 |
| Snow Chief Stakes | Santa Anita | Race 10 | May 24
#6 Cali Cat (3/1) Win & Place Five out of the eight entries have never won a race without Lasix. However, this does not apply to Cali Cat. Cali Cat's highest Equibase Speed Figure in 2025 is 95, which is quite competitive for California-bred three-year-olds at this level. The horse that ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Preakness Stakes Preview |
| May 15, 2025 |
| Grade 1 Preakness Stakes Preview | Race 13 | Pimlico | May 17
1. Goal Oriented (6/1) Bob Baffert / Flavien Prat Goal Oriented is 2-for-2 and is now making a significant jump in class. He earned a 109 Equibase Speed Figure in his allowance win on a sloppy surface during the Kentucky Derby undercard. Bob Baffert, an ... read more |
| A Guide to Horse Racing Dosage for Successful Wagering on the Kentucky Derby |
| Apr 21, 2025 |
| The Kentucky Derby, famously known as the 'The Run for the Roses,' holds a significant place in the annals of horse racing. As the first leg of the esteemed Triple Crown, it sets the stage for the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. This race, steeped in rich history and traditions, draws the finest horses from across the globe. For horse racing enthusiasts, the horse's do ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby Preview |
| Apr 1, 2025 |
| Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby | Santa Anita | Race 10 | April 5
#1 - Journalism (6/5), trained by Michael McCarthy & ridden by Umberto Rispoli This three-year-old colt by Curlin has never finished out of the money in four starts, winning three consecutive races and earning $338,880. On March 1, at Santa Anita, Journalism won the Grade ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Florida Derby Preview |
| Mar 27, 2025 |
| Grade 1 Florida Derby | Gulfstream Park | Race 14 | March 29
#1 - Neoequos (10/1), trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. & ridden by Edgard Zayas This 3-year-old colt by Neolithic has demonstrated remarkable consistency with five in-the-money finishes (two wins, two seconds, one-third) from six career starts. Neoequos is a bargain purchase ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Arkansas Derby Preview |
| Mar 25, 2025 |
| Grade 1 Arkansas Derby | Oaklawn Park | Race 13 | March 29
#1 Brereton’s Baytown (30/1), trained by Paul McEntee & ridden by Marshall Mendez This well-traveled colt returns to Arkansas after finishing eighth in the Grade 2 Rebel Stakes at 188/1 odds. He has secured low-level wins at Charles Town and Laurel and will reunite with Ch ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 2 Louisiana Derby Preview |
| Mar 20, 2025 |
| Grade 1 Louisiana Derby | Fair Grounds | Race 12 | March 22
#1 John Hancock (7/2), trained by Brad Cox & ridden by Flavien Prat John Hancock enters the Louisiana Derby with a perfect record of two wins in his career, both at Tampa Bay Downs. This promising colt, sired by Constitution, recently won the Sam F. Davis Stakes (listed) ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 National League MLB Spotlight Team |
| Mar 10, 2025 |
| Chicago Cubs Over 85.5 Wins
The Chicago Cubs starting rotation, which ranked 10th in the league with an ERA of 3.82 in 2024, remains intact and is bolstered by some impactful additions. Left-hander Shota Imanaga, who had an impressive 2.91 ERA last season, and Justin Steele, who finished with a 3.07 ERA, create one of the top left-handed duos in al ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 American League MLB Spotlight Team |
| Mar 9, 2025 |
| Seattle Mariners Over 84.5 Season Wins
The Seattle Mariners have maintained continuity in their roster, returning 20 of the 26 players from their 2024 team, which finished with a record of 85-76 (49-32 at home and 36-45 on the road). This stability helps reduce early-season chemistry issues and allows hitters to build on their familiarity with the pitchers ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap Preview |
| Feb 27, 2025 |
| Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap | Santa Anita | Race 10 | March 1
#1 Express Train (10/1), trained by John shirreffs & ridden by Hector Berrios Express Train is now eight years old and has earned $1,543,800 with a record of 24 starts, with seven wins, six places, and five shows. His last win was in the 2022 Santa Anita Handicap as th ... read more |
| Jeff's 2025 Top 5 MLB Left-handed Starters Age 27 or Younger |
| Feb 24, 2025 |
| Elite left-handed starting pitchers and prospects have a significant advantage because most players face right-handed pitching more often. This may seem obvious, but it’s an essential factor to consider. One strategy is to look for teams that haven’t faced a quality left-handed starter in five games or more; this can lead to profitable investment opportunities. Tarik Skubal has bee ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 2 Rebel Stakes Preview |
| Feb 20, 2025 |
| Grade 2 Rebel Stakes | Oaklawn Park | Race 11 | Feb. 23
Top Win Contenders #3 Sandman (4/1), trained by Mark Casse & ridden by Cristian Torres Tapit sires this 3-year-old colt and has an impressive record of 6 races with two wins, 1-second place, and one-third place, earning a total of $ ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 3 Thunder Road Stakes Best Bet |
| Jan 30, 2025 |
| Grade 3 Thunder Road Stakes | Santa Anita | Race 8 | Feb. 1
#9 Seal Team (5/2) to Win and Place Seal Team finished third in the Grade 2 San Gabriel at Santa Anita on December 26th behind two talented horses in Johannes and Mi Hermano Ramon. Owns the field's fastest early, middle, and late-pace speed figures. He's project ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 11 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 21, 2024 |
| Sunday, November 17, 2024 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 4:25 EST Premium Pick Buffalo Bills There is no QUESTION that Patrick Mahomes & his Chiefs have somehow bested the Bills & Josh Allen in the playoffs since 2020 3 consecutive times by a 38-24 score 4 seasons ago, a wild 42-36 margin 3 seasons ago @ again 27-24 last season. However, this is the regular season where it is ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 12 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 20, 2024 |
| Saturday, November 16, 2024 LSU Tigers vs. Florida Gators - (NCAAFB) 3:30 PM EST Premium Pick Florida Gators Doesn't it appear that HC Brian Kelly may have lost his locker room after a demoralizing defeat @ the hands of the Alabama Crimson Tide last week by a 42-13 count? That now marks 2 consecutive games where the purple & gold came away looking way too shabby (as well as the Texas A&M ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 10 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 13, 2024 |
| Sunday, November 10, 2024 Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Denver Broncos @ + 10 1/2 Analysis: Has the Kansas City Chiefs been blowing many teams out this season on their way to an unblemished record? When you consider their 26-13 win over New Orleans a semi-blowout, then that's the only one of 8 that immediately comes to mind. This game is a CLASSIC ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 11 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 12, 2024 |
| Saturday, November 09, 2024 Colorado Buffaloes vs. Texas Texas Tech Red Raiders - (NCAAFB) 4:00 PM EST Premium Pick Colorado Moneyline There's more than a few reasons why Colorado is the right side here. One thing that's standing out is how the Baylor offense came into this venue & put up 59. Now we're seeing a Deion Sanders-coached squad having 2 weeks to prepare for this game versus a R ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 9 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 5, 2024 |
| Sunday, November 03, 2024 Chicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals (NFL) - 4:05 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -130 Arizona Cardinals Rating: 10* Mike's NFL Sunday Sharp Edge Strong-Suiter Win Don't look now, but the celebrated 1st Pick - 1st Rounder QB Caleb Williams is a perfect 0-3 SU on the road & are averaging UNDER 15 PPG this season! That's not a recipe for success against a ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 10 Pick + Parlays |
| Nov 2, 2024 |
| Saturday, November 2, 2024 USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies -- 7:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Analysis: The last time these 2 met was last season's PAC-12 affair that produced 94 total points & a combined 1,100 total yards (52-42 Washington). What stands out for me is Washington's uncanny ability to be a perfect 8-0 In The Stats yet their superior numbers game after game has them @ a ho-hum 4 ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Breeders Cup Sprint Preview & Pick |
| Oct 29, 2024 |
| Grade 1 Breeders Cup Sprint | Race 10 | 7:05 PM E | $2,000,000
Del Mar Dirt Sprint Track Trends Early-speed horses and "pressers" are the clear champions of 6 furlongs or less in dirt sprints. During the 2023-24 season, these frontrunners—those who set the pace or were within four lengths of the lead at the ¾ pole—captured ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 9 Analysis & Review |
| Oct 26, 2024 |
| Saturday, October 26, 2024 Utah State vs. Wyoming (NCAAF) - 7:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -135 Utah State Rating: 8* Mountain West True Bottom Feeder Play (WIN) +800 How much credit do we give 1-6 SU Wyoming for their only win this season over a very down (ranked 130 out of 134 in scoring offense)Mountain West cellar-dweller Air Force squad? I don't give that one much ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 8 Analysis & Review |
| Oct 26, 2024 |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams (NFL) - 8:15 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Total: 47.5/-110 Under Rating: 5* Mike's Thursday Night 2-Teamer (WIN) +500 LATE STEAM PARLAY ANALYSIS: There's not much to read into for this game but I'm certainly going to start with familiarity. For this one pits the ex-Rams OC & now Minnesota Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell (in h ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 7 Analysis & Review |
| Oct 22, 2024 |
| Sunday, October 20, 2024 Seattle Seahawks vs. Atlanta Falcons (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +3/-110 Seattle Seahawks Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Sunday Parlays & Winning Props (WIN) Let's start off by saying the 3-3 SU Seahawks are CERTAINLY a live dog! They're a desperate team off of 3 straight losses of which 2 were against Detroit & San Francisco. Atlanta is a dro ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 8 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 22, 2024 |
| Saturday, October 19, 2024 Colorado vs. Arizona (NCAAF) - 4:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Total: 58/-110 Over Rating: 8* Mike's Rare Game Total Inside 3-Teamer Play + 5 Bonus Parlays (LOSS) This is one of the weeks where we'll play HEAVY parlays more than straight bets. Here we have a Colorado squad whose averaged 31 PPG getting back BOTH WR's in Travis Hunter & Jimmy Horn for QB Shad ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 7 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 17, 2024 |
| Saturday, October 12, 2024 Penn State vs. USC (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -175 Penn State Rating: 7* Mike's New Big 10 Rivalry Rekindled (WIN) +700 You say rivalry? Yes, that's what I'm saying! These 2 will continue to be but on a more frequent basis. The last 2 times they met were in the Rose Bowl. In 08', USC as 9-point favorites were upset 38-24 @ the hand ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 6 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 14, 2024 |
| Sunday, October 13, 2024 Arizona Cardinals vs. Green Bay Packers (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -5.5/-110 Green Bay Packers Rating: 9* Mike's NFL Up & Comer (WIN) Analysis: Kudos to the Arizona Cardinals for their brutal upset of their divisional rivals, the San Francisco 49ers 24-23 as 7 1/2-point dogs @ Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. However, to immediately ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 5 Analysis & Review |
| Oct 7, 2024 |
| Sunday, October 06, 2024 Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos (NFL) - 4:05 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -155 Denver Broncos Rating: 9* Mike's AFC Rivalry Game of the Week This one could ALSO be labeled UGLY PIG Game of the Week. But seriously, DC Vance Joseph has his 3-4 base defensive scheme humming as that SAME Broncos "D" has yielded 9.7 PPG over their last 3 & rank 3rd ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 6 CFB Analysis/Review |
| Oct 7, 2024 |
| Indiana Hoosiers @ Northwestern Wildcats Football/NCAAF October 5, 2024 @ 3:30 PM Analysis: HC David Braun did a great job coaching the Cats' (8-5) in his inaugural season with upsets over Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois & Utah in the Las Vegas Bowl. It's going to be a steep climb getting BACK to being bowl-eligible this season after making the decision to go with a sophomore QB in Jack L ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 5 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| Western Kentucky @ Boston College Football/ NCAAF September 28, 2024 @ 12:00 PM Analysis: It's no secret that the ACC is down thus far with only Miami (Fla), Pittsburgh, Duke & Louisville among those who remain undefeated. Enter those Western Kentucky Hilltoppers who are fresh off beating perennial MAC kingpin Toledo 26-21. I'm trusting Co-OC's Will Friend & Drew Hollinghead can generate enoug ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 4 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| Sunday, September 29, 2024 Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -8/-110 New York Jets Rating: 9* Mike's Strongest Play On The Board + High Payout Props/Parlays (LOSS) -3,150 Don't think for a second Jets QB Aaron Rodgers won't be holding a grudge against Denver who gave his current OC Nathaniel Hackett the heave ho a short time ago. Re ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 4 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 24, 2024 |
| Saturday, September 21, 2024 Arkansas vs. Auburn (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +2.5/-110 Arkansas Rating: 8* Mike's SEC Game Of The Week (WIN) One thing I know for sure, HC Sam Pittman (9-3 ATS as an away dog) can travel n the SEC. Last season, Arkansas lost 34-31 @ LSU, he lost @ Mississippi 27-20, lost @ Alabama 24-21 & won @ Florida 39-36. EVERY game went ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 3 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 24, 2024 |
| Sunday, September 22, 2024 Green Bay Packers vs. Tennessee Titans (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -155 Tennessee Titans Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Desperation Delivers Play Of The Day (LOSS) In my decades of handicapping, I've learned an 0-2 SU home team is a very dangerous team to pay since it usually means the season (not week) is on the line. What intrigues me is thi ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 3 Analysis & Review |
| Sep 18, 2024 |
| Saturday, September 14, 2024 Alabama vs. Wisconsin (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +16/-110 Wisconsin Rating: 8* Mike's Saturday CFB Public Missed Perception Play (LOSS) -2,120 Jon Q. Public is feeding on the Crimson Tide (post-Saban) being definitely a legitimate Top-10 CFB team under new HC Kalen DeBoer this season. However, this venue in Madison is not you' ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 2 Analysis & Review |
| Sep 18, 2024 |
| Sunday, September 15, 2024 Chicago Bears vs. Houston Texans (NFL) - 8:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -6.5/-110 Houston Texans Rating: 8* Mike's Prime-Time Game Of The Weekend (WIN) +800 Yes, we do have to give Chicago rookie QB Caleb Williams some credit for winning his 1st NFL game since he became the first QB selected in the draft as the#1 pick to notch a "W" since Davi ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024-25 NHL Western Conference Spotlight Team |
| Sep 16, 2024 |
| The 2024-25 NHL season begins on October 4th at the O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia. The North America slate starts on October 8th with a triple header on ESPN. Below is my 2024-25 NHL Western Conference Spotlight Team.
Jeff (JH-Sportsline) is an 8-time NHL handicapping champion at The Sports Monitor of OK and is considered one of the best NHL handicappers in ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 1 Analysis & Review |
| Sep 10, 2024 |
| Sunday, September 08, 2024 Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks (NFL) - 4:05 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -260 Seattle Seahawks Rating: 9* Mike's Strongest Play On The Board (WIN) + 900 Net Units Why do we pick the Seahawks over everyone else? Because "Rookie on the Road QB Bo Nix of the Broncos has shown in college & NOW in pre-season that he's finding it difficult to naviga ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 2 Analysis & Review |
| Sep 8, 2024 |
| Saturday, September 07, 2024 Iowa State vs. Iowa (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -2.5/-115 Iowa Rating: 8* Mike's Rivalry Game of the Week (WIN) & (WIN) Even though these same Cyclones won here last time out in 22' by a 10-7 count, Iowa has still won the last 7 of 8 SU in this series. This includes 20-13 decision last season in Ames. OC Tim Lester (who pledged h ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024-25 NHL Eastern Conference Spotlight Team |
| Sep 5, 2024 |
| The 2024-25 NHL season begins on October 4th at the O2 Arena in Prague, Czechia. The North America slate starts on October 8th with a triple header on ESPN. Below is my 2024-25 NHL Eastern Conference Spotlight Team.
Jeff (JH-Sportsline) is an 8-time NHL handicapping champion at The Sports Monitor of OK and is considered one of the best NHL handicappers in ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Week 1 CFB Analysis/Review |
| Sep 3, 2024 |
| Saturday, August 31, 2024 Miami Florida vs. Florida (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +2.5/-105 Florida Rating: 8* Mike's First CFB Play Of Season (LOSS) Before we get started, let's remember that last season's success was sealed by very selective & effective handicapping that strictly takes into account coaching changes (head & assistants) as well as the revolvi ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Travers Stakes Preview |
| Aug 19, 2024 |
| Saratoga Race 13 | Travers Stakes | August 24 | 6:10 PM E
#1 Thorpeda Ana (3/1), trained by Kenny McPeek & ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr. This 3-year-old filly by Fast Ana takes on the "boys" with a career record of six wins and one second-place finish in seven starts, earning $1,980,660. I get why her connections a ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks Best Bet |
| Aug 15, 2024 |
| Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks | August 17 | Race 8 | 5:30 PM PT
#1 Iscreamuscream (8/5), trained by Phil D’Amato & ridden by Hector Berrios Iscreamuscream boasts an impressive unbeaten record, having won all three of her career starts, earning $189,600. Hector Berrios has been on board for all three wins. On July 20th, she ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Alabama Stakes Preview |
| Aug 14, 2024 |
| Grade 1 Alabama Stakes | August 17th | Race 10 | 5:43 PM E
#1 Intricate (6/1), trained by Brendan Walsh & ridden by Tyler Gaffalione This 3-year-old filly by Gun Runner has a lifetime record of two wins, two second-place finishes, and one third-place finish in seven career starts, earning $465,180. Intricate is no ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 College Football Sun Belt Spotlight Team |
| Aug 13, 2024 |
| Jeff’s 2024 College Football Sun Belt Spotlight Team | Texas State Bobcats
The Texas State Bobcats football team is set to start the 2024 season with high expectations and a positive outlook. Head coach G.J. Kinne has led the team to an 8-5 record in 2023, which included their first bowl win as an FBS program. Kinne, who has a 20-7 record in two sea ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 College Football MWC Spotlight Team |
| Aug 9, 2024 |
| Jeff’s 2024 College Football MWC Spotlight Team | Boise State Broncos
The Boise State Broncos' quarterback situation for the 2024 NCAA football season is a topic of significant interest, with Malachi Nelson emerging as the top contender for the starting position. Nelson, a redshirt freshman transfer from USC, has attracted a considerable amount of ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024-25 NFL Season Win Total Predictions for all 32 Teams |
| Aug 7, 2024 |
| Jeff’s 2024-25 NFL Season Win Total Predictions for all 32 Teams
Our record last year was 15-16-1, including 1-2 on best bets. Two years ago, we went 18-12-2, including 1-2 on best bets. We should keep an eye on preseason injuries that could affect team performance. The numbers from last season represent total wins. (Odds provided by Mybookie.ag) ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 College Football ACC Spotlight Team |
| Aug 6, 2024 |
| Jeff’s 2024 College Football ACC Spotlight Team | SMU Mustangs
I like SMU's over eight wins for several reasons. Let's start with the Mustangs' 11-win performance in the American Athletic Conference and winning the league title on their way out the door. Their schedule positions them for success in the ACC during their first year in the conference. S ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 College Football Big 12 Spotlight Team |
| Aug 5, 2024 |
| Jeff’s 2024 College Football Big 12 Spotlight Team | Iowa State Cyclones
As he enters his ninth season, head coach Matt Campbell (53-48 SU & 54-40 ATS) brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to lead Iowa State this season. The team's success rests on his stability and leadership. Iowa State boasts an impressive 85% return of its pr ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 College Football Big 10 Spotlight Team |
| Aug 2, 2024 |
| Jeff’s 2024 College Football Big 10 Spotlight Team | Nebraska Cornhuskers
In his first year with Nebraska in 2023, Matt Rhule guided the Cornhuskers to a 5-7 record, which tied for the program's most victories in seven seasons. Under his leadership, Nebraska significantly improved in several areas, including rushing defense, total defense, and spec ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 College Football SEC Spotlight Team |
| Jul 29, 2024 |
| Jeff’s 2024 College Football SEC Spotlight Team | Ole Miss Rebels
Ole Miss, a team with a rich history of football prowess, is bringing back key players such as quarterback Jaxson Dart, wide receivers Tre Harris and Jordan Watkins, and defensive linemen J.J. Pegues and Jared Ivey. The Rebels have a solid foundation to build upon, with 13 returning starters ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes Preview |
| Jul 25, 2024 |
| Saratoga | Race 10 | Grade 2 Jim Dandy Stakes | 5:43 PM ET | July 27th
#1 Sierra Leone (1/1), trained by Chad Brown & ridden by Flavien Prat This impressive 3-year-old horse, sired by Gun Runner, has a career record of 6 starts, 3 first-place finishes, 2 second-place finishes, and one third-place finish, with total ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes Preview |
| Jul 25, 2024 |
| Del Mar Race 10 | Grade 1 Bing Crosby | 6:38 PM PT | July 27th
#1 Anarchist (10/1), trained by Doug O’Neil & ridden by Kimura Kazushi A 5-year-old horse sired by Distorted Humor has a strong track record, with 13 starts, 3 wins, 7 second-place finishes, and 0 third-place finishes, earning a total of $462,295 in it ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024-25 NFL Season Win Total Over Best Bet |
| Jul 24, 2024 |
| Anthony Richardson is set to begin the season in excellent shape after devoting significant time to preparation during the off-season. The Indianapolis Colts received an overall draft grade of A from four reputable websites. Selecting defensive end Laiatu Latu from UCLA at 15th overall and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell from Texas at No. 52 were two of the ... read more |
| Jeff's Del Mar Sunday Spot Play (Long Shot) |
| Jul 21, 2024 |
| Del Mar | Race 8 | 5:44 PT
#8 Cali Cat (10/1) to win, place, and show This 2-year-old, sired by American Pharaoh, could be a significant contender on its debut. He is the only horse in the field with three consecutive 5-furlong workouts and has shown steady improvement. Cali Cat is owned by Hronis Racing LLC, a prominent operation known ... read more |
| Betting the NFL Preseason in 2024 |
| Jul 20, 2024 |
| The Hall of Fame Game marks the start of the NFL preseason and the end of the annual Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities. On Thursday, August 1st, at 8 p.m. ET, the Chicago Bears will play against the Houston Texans. The Bears will be the home team and use the south sideline bench, while the Texans will be the visitors and use the north sideline bench. This ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 3 Ohio Derby Selection |
| Jun 20, 2024 |
| Grade 3 Ohio Derby | June 22 | Thistledown | Race 13 | 6:30 PM E
Catching Freedom placed fourth in the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby and third in the Grade 1 Preakness after winning the Grade 1 Louisiana Derby in March. He holds career earnings of $1,347,350 million, significantly higher than the rest of the field. This son of Constitution was bought for $575,000 ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Belmont Stakes Preview and Pick |
| Jun 5, 2024 |
| Grade 1 Belmont Stakes | June 8th | Race 12 | | 6:41 PM E
Belmont is currently undergoing a $455 million renovation project. The construction has caused the final leg of the Triple Crown to be moved to Saratoga Race Course. Looks like a wet track with a 50% chance of rain as of Wednesday, June 5th. Here's my horse-by-horse preview, along with my top selec ... read more |
| Jeff's NHL Friday Night Postseason Prop Play |
| May 23, 2024 |
| In the high-stakes theater of the NHL playoffs, where every shot can tip the scales of a series, Artemi Panarin emerges as a pivotal figure for the New York Rangers. Facing a 0-1 series deficit against the Florida Panthers, the spotlight intensifies on Panarin to lead a Rangers resurgence.
Panarin has taken 31 shots in 11 playoff games, averaging more than 2.5 sh ... read more |
| Jeff's Friday Night MLB Prop Play | Freddie Freeman |
| May 17, 2024 |
| Let's explain why Freddie Freeman is your go-to guy for surpassing the 1.5 hits + runs + RBI tonight. Freeman's season has been a rollercoaster of highs, with a batting average that speaks volumes about his ability to contribute significantly in games. Freeman has demonstrated his prowess at the plate with an average of 1.43 hits + runs + RBI this season.
... read more |
| Jeff's Santa Anita Saturday Horse Racing Spot Play |
| May 16, 2024 |
| Santa Anita | Race 7 | | Mizdirection Stakes | May 18th | | 7:39 PM E
#4 Getthemoney (7/2) Win and Place The horse has shown improvement in speed figures over the past four races. In the Grade 3 Monrovia Stakes on April 6th, he achieved a career-high 102 Equibase Speed figure, finishing a close 3rd while running a bit wide. This 4-year- ... read more |
| The Impact of Horse Dosage Index on the Preakness Stakes |
| May 15, 2024 |
| The Dosage Index (DI) represents a racehorse's pedigree and inclination toward speed or stamina. Breeders, trainers, and handicappers use it to assess a horse's potential for success in various races, including prestigious events like the Preakness Stakes. Check out my Kentucky Derby article to learn more about a horse's DI (dosage index).
Looking ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024-25 NFL Season Win Total Under Best Bet |
| May 14, 2024 |
| Assessing the Dallas Cowboys’ Chances of Staying Under 10.5 Wins Amidst Challenges
The Dallas Cowboys, one of the NFL's most storied franchises, are facing a crucial season as they deal with a series of challenges that could affect their performance. Sportsbooks have set the over/under for the Cowboys' wins at 10.5, generating significant interest in whet ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 3 Run Happy Stakes Preview and Picks |
| May 9, 2024 |
| Grade 3 Run Happy Stakes | March 11th, 2024 | Race 4 | | Belmont at the Big A
#1 Straight No Chaser (1/1) trained by Juan Landeros and ridden by John R. Velazquez This 5-year-old horse by Speightser makes his long-anticipated return to the track after winning the Grade 3 Maryland Sprint Stakes by 7 ½ lengths (109 Equibase Speed figure) ... read more |
| Jeff's Santa Anita Saturday Horse Racing Spot Play |
| May 2, 2024 |
| Santa Anita | Saturday, May 4th, 2024 | Race 2 |
#4 Hero Status (5/2) to Win and Place You can draw a line through Hero Status's last race. The comment reads, "stumbled badly" at the start. It was also his first start off a long layoff and first time as a gelding. Flavien Prat didn't push him, and he lost by a significant margin of 17 3/ ... read more |
| Understanding Horse Dosage for Successful Kentucky Derby Wagers |
| Apr 29, 2024 |
| The Kentucky Derby, famously known as the 'The Run for the Roses,' holds a significant place in the annals of horse racing. As the first leg of the esteemed Triple Crown, it sets the stage for the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. This race, steeped in rich history and traditions, draws the finest horses from across the globe. For horse racing enthusiasts, the horse's dosage in ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 Grade 1 Arkansas Derby Selection |
| Mar 27, 2024 |
| Grade 1 Arkansas Derby | March 30th | Race 12 | | 7:47 PM E |
#2 Timberlake (9/5), trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Flavien Prat On Feb. 24, Timberlake won the Grade 2 1 1/16-mile Rebel Stakes by two lengths as the 4/5 favorite, marking his impressive return to the track for his 3-year-old debut. Timberlake is the son of Into Mischief, ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 2 Louisiana Derby Saturday Selection |
| Mar 22, 2024 |
| Race 12 | 3-23-24 | Fairgrounds Race Track | 6:42 PM E
The Grade 2 Louisiana Derby is on Saturday, March 23rd, and horse racing enthusiasts and bettors are eagerly seeking a horse that could potentially yield a substantial return on their investment. Track Phantom is one horse that stands out as a strong contender, with morning line odds at 3/1. This 3-ye ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 American League MLB Spotlight Team |
| Mar 15, 2024 |
| The Detroit Tigers have been going through a transitional phase for the past few years. However, in the 2024 season, they have a good chance of surpassing their season win total of 79.5. Last season, they showed significant improvement, winning 78 games, twelve more than they won in 2022. Detroit significantly improved its starting pitching, relief pitching, offense, and def ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 National League MLB Spotlight Team |
| Mar 13, 2024 |
| The Philadelphia Phillies are a well-established and successful team, having won 87 and 90 games in the past two years, respectively. They are expected to exceed their 89.5 season win total in 2024. This positive outcome can be attributed to several factors, such as their talented roster of players, strategic improvements, and potential trade deadline acquisitions.
... read more |
| St. Louis Blues vs Edmonton Oilers Wednesday Player Prop |
| Feb 28, 2024 |
| Let's cut to the chase, folks—Connor McDavid is in an unusual spot. The Edmonton Oilers' captain, renowned for his electrifying speed and uncanny ability to find the back of the net, hasn't scored in his last 9 games. But if you think this is a sign of decline, you're not paying attention to the bigger picture. McDavid's goal drought is more a quirky anomaly than a testament to his ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 Top 5 MLB Left-handed Starters Age 27 or Younger |
| Feb 26, 2024 |
| If you're looking for an edge in baseball betting, consider the advantage that elite left-handed starting pitchers have. Since most players face more right-handed pitching, teams that have yet to face a quality left-handed starter in five or more games are likelier to struggle. To help you make informed decisions, here are my top five left-handed starting pitchers who are 27 years o ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 2 Rebel Stakes Preview |
| Feb 22, 2024 |
| Jeff’s Grade 2 Rebel Stakes Preview | Saturday, February 24th |
Race 11 @ Oaklawn Park | 6:23 PM E | These are my top three contenders with no rain in the forecast. I excluded numerous horses that will have to run off Lasix from consideration. #7 Timberlake (6/5), trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Cristian Torez ... read more |
| Jeff's 2024 Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes |
| Feb 15, 2024 |
| The Risen Star Stakes of 2024 is set to take place at Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 17th, and is expected to be an exciting event for horse racing enthusiasts. This Grade II race is considered a vital prep race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and holds great significance for both horses and trainers. Post time for Race 14 is 7:17 PM E.
The Risen Star Stakes ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's Super Bowl Side/Superior Props Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Feb 13, 2024 |
| Sunday, February 11, 2024 San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) - 6:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -125 San Francisco 49ers Rating: 8* Mike's Super Bowl Side With Superior Winning Props (Loss on Side, 8-2 Props = 8-3, +1,100 Net Units) Kudos to the Chiefs for winning the AFC Championship! However, the "Walrus" stops here! Yes, Andy Reid & Pat Mahomes SEEM to have ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Championship Round Analysis/Review |
| Feb 1, 2024 |
| Sunday, January 28, 2024 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 3:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -225 Baltimore Ravens Rating: 10* Mike Handzelek's 12 Star NFL Post-Season Game of the Year (LOSS) Kudos goes out to QB Pat Mahomes (4,383 passing yards, a 28/17 TD/INT ratio plus adding to it 389 rushing yards & no TD's), TE Travis Kelce (984 yards receiving, 5 TD's), ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Divisional Round Deepest Card+ 3 Teamer Analysis/Review |
| Jan 23, 2024 |
| Sunday, January 21, 2024 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 6:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 3/-110 Kansas City Chiefs Rating: 9* Mike's 3rd Leg of a 3-Team Parlay (WIN) The toughest thing for me to get past when it comes to the talented Bills' QB Josh Allen is his 0-2 SU versus Pat Mahomes in the playoffs. Does the whole burden fall on Allen anyway? I don't belie ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Wild-Card Round Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Jan 17, 2024 |
| Saturday, January 13, 2024 Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans (NFL) - 4:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -2.5/-110 Cleveland Browns Rating: 8* Mike's Wildcard Advancer (LOSS) There's many reasons why I'm taking Cleveland but @ an advantageous & strategic number. Brownies' edge rushers are more than a hand full with DE Myles Garrett being healthy & creating havoc in the bac ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 18 Analysis/Review |
| Jan 11, 2024 |
| Sunday, January 07, 2024 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +3.5/-120 Tennessee Titans Rating: 9* Mike's Strongest Play On The Board (WIN) There's more than a few reasons WHY Tennessee is the right side. We have a motivated HC in Mike Vrabel (maybe showcasing himself for the the Patriots' job) whose 7-4 SU versus Jacksonvill ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 17 Analysis/Review/Playoff Scenarios |
| Jan 7, 2024 |
| Sunday, December 31, 2023 Las Vegas Raiders vs. Indianapolis Colts (NFL) 1:00 PM EST Indianapolis Colts Premium Pick YouWager Play Title: Mike's Sunday Lone Howler Play Selected: Money Line: -190 Rating: 8* (WIN) Analysis: These 2 met last season in Las Vegas with the Colts getting the 25-20 win. The big decisions in this one looks @ Colts' WR Michael Pittman (should be a go after sitti ... read more |
| Mike's CFB Bowls 3rd Installment With Bowl POY Analysis/Review |
| Jan 2, 2024 |
| Monday, January 01, 2024 Texas vs. Washington (NCAAF) - 8:45 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +3.5/-110 Washington Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Bowl Game of the Year (WIN) This isn't a deep 12 or 15 Star selection, but it's the strongest of my meaningful games. Both of these teams met in the Alamo Bowl last bowl season with the 13-0 SU Huskies winning 27-20. This time around, key pl ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 16 Analysis |
| Dec 26, 2023 |
| Sunday, December 24, 2023 New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos (NFL) - 8:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7/-120 Denver Broncos Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Sunday Strongest Play On The Board (LOSS) On the surface, this looks like a scary number since we have a conservative Denver offense going u ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Bowls Installment #2 Analysis/Review |
| Dec 24, 2023 |
| Saturday, December 23, 2023 Georgia State vs. Utah State (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -2.5/-110 Utah State Rating: 7* Mike's CFB Bowl Seasoned Solidifier (LOSS) HC Blake Anderson is winding up his 3rd season @ the helm of the 6-6 SU Aggies after coaching the Arkansas State Red Wolves for 7 campaigns. Why is this significant? Because he went head-to-head with ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 15 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 19, 2023 |
| Sunday, December 17, 2023 Baltimore Ravens vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) - 8:20 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -3/-125 Baltimore Ravens Rating: 8* Mike's Prime-Time Playoff Ticket Puncher (WIN) Before we start pointing out the Ravens OTHER prime-timer on deck on Christmas night in San Francisco, keep in mind THIS game is an all-important AFC game with playoff ramifications ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Bowl Season Issue 1 Analysis & Review |
| Dec 17, 2023 |
| Saturday, December 16, 2023 Jacksonville State vs. UL Lafayette (NCAAF) - 2:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -140 Jacksonville State Rating: 8* Mike's 1st College Bowl Play of the Season (WIN) Am I really buying the home field advantage here? The answer is a resounding NO! A big chunk of what's factored in is the absence of Louisiana starting & playmaking Freshman QB Zeon Chr ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 14 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 12, 2023 |
| Sunday, December 10, 2023 Los Angeles Rams vs. Baltimore Ravens (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7.5/-110 Baltimore Ravens Rating: 10* Mike's NFL Defense Reigns Supreme Play Of The Year (WIN off the BUY) +1000 It's tough to handicap ANY game versus the pure number when you NOW have to factor in things that shouldn't be like officiating errors & an abundance of 2- ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 13 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Dec 7, 2023 |
| Sunday, December 3, 2023 Denver Broncos vs. Houston Texans (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread - 3 1/2 -110 Houston texans Rating 9* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) Analysis: Jon Q. Public is awful anxious to run to the window & pile a TON of money on the Denver side. What they DON'T realize is it's going to be a tougher task if Texans' HC & DC Matt B ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 14 Analysis/Review |
| Dec 4, 2023 |
| Saturday, December 02, 2023 Appalachian State vs. Troy (NCAAF) - 4:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +5/-110 Appalachian State Rating: 6* Mike's Barking Out Loud Championship Dogger (LOSS) - 1380 This Sun Belt Conference is a weird one this season. Among its 14 teams, parity is supreme since a whopping 12 have records good enough to qualify for a bowl if eligible. We have a ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 12 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 30, 2023 |
| Sunday, November 26, 2023 Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -1/-110 Jacksonville Jaguars Rating: 9* Mike's Revenge Game of the Month (WIN) I believe Jacksonville is TOO GOOD to have just 1 win (1-10 SU) in this series since 2018 & are 3-16 SU the past 19! Yes, the Texans sit just 1 game behind the Jags & it appears like they ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 13 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Nov 27, 2023 |
| Saturday, November 25, 2023 Jacksonville State vs. New Mexico State (NCAAF) - 4:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -1.5/-110 Jacksonville State Rating: 8* Mike's Unofficial Bowler Play/Reg Season GOY (LOSS) This regular season hasn't been typical by any means as this game will be my lowest star play on a regular season game of the year in quite some time. Since the Army-Navy ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 11 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 22, 2023 |
| Sunday, November 19, 2023 Arizona Cardinals vs. Houston Texans (NFL) - 1:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +6/-115 Arizona Cardinals Rating: 8* Mike's NFL Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) On the surface, Houston rookie QB C.J. Stroud (front-runner for Offensive Rookie of the Year) is getting all the billing & hype by putting up some astronomical numbers. Yes, some of it i ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 12 Analysis/Review & Notes |
| Nov 21, 2023 |
| Saturday, November 18, 2023 Louisiana Tech vs. Jacksonville State (NCAAF) - 2:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -9.5/-110 Jacksonville State Rating: 6* Mike's Under The Radar Play of the Week (WIN) Has ANYONE given the Jacksonville State "predicted to finish last" Gamecocks any credit for reaching bowl eligibility after 10 games? I certainly will as well-traveled HC Rich R ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 10 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Nov 17, 2023 |
| Monday, November 13, 2023 Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 8:15 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +7.5/-110 Denver Broncos Rating: 5* Mike's Monday Night Ugly Pig Play (WIN) +500 Sometimes it looks like a crappy Sunday & you just have to pass. But tonight, we're looking @ a 5-4 SU Bills' squad that's 2-3 SU their last 5. Since Week 1, they have 16 players either out or ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 11 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Nov 12, 2023 |
| Saturday, November 11, 2023 Fresno State vs. San Jose State (NCAAF) - 10:30 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -2.5/-110 San Jose State Rating: 6* Mike's CFB Public Missed Perception Play of the Week (WIN) +600 Jon Q. Public immediately sees that Fresno State has beaten up on these 4-5 SU Spartans over the last 2 seasons by a 57-19 combined score. Two things stick out. ONE- HC B ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 10 Analysis & Review |
| Nov 6, 2023 |
| Saturday, November 04, 2023 Nebraska vs. Michigan State (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EST Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -3/-115 Nebraska Rating: 6* Mike's CFB Under The Radar Earlybird (WIN) +600 This 2-6 SU Michigan State program (now under the direction of interim HC Harlon Bennett who took over for Mel Tucker) has but 1 cover since Week 2 & have been decimated by injuries. There are 19 pl ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 9 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Nov 6, 2023 |
| Sunday, November 05, 2023 Chicago Bears vs. New Orleans Saints (NFL) 1:00 PM EST New Orleans Saints Premium Pick YouWager Play Title: Mike's NFL Sunday Earlybird Play Selected: Point Spread: -9.5/-115 Rating: 6* (WIN ) +600 Analysis: It's a very tough Sunday to gauge after the trade deadline earlier this week along with a bevy of injuries to key personnel. Yes, the Chicago bears DID pick up ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 8 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Nov 2, 2023 |
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) - 8:20 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -9.5/-110 Los Angeles Chargers Rating: 6* Mike's Later Game (WIN) While MANY are taking the Chargers not being good in the role of BIG favorite (0-3-1 ATS), I'm not a fan of playing EXACT numbers unless there's an over-whelming edge. I'm ALSO not a fan of comparing s ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 FanDuel Breeders Cup Juvenile Selection |
| Oct 31, 2023 |
| Grade 1 FanDuel Breeders Cup Juvenile
Friday, November 3rd, 2023 Santa Anita Race 8 (4:00 PM PT) #10 Muth (4/1) to win, place, and show Muth is a two-year-old son by Good Magic, and he has won two races and placed second in three career starts. He has an excellent record at Santa Anita, winning ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 9 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Oct 30, 2023 |
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 Air Force vs. Colorado State (NCAAF) - 7:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +14/-110 Colorado State Rating: 6* Mike's Mountain West Game of the Week (WIN) Hey, this game is super-rich in tradition! They've been playing it since 1957 (Air Force holds a 38-21-1 edge in the series) & Air Force has taken home the Ram-Falcon Trophy (been around since 198 ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 7 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Oct 26, 2023 |
| Sunday, October 22, 2023 Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks (NFL) - 4:05 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -8/-110 Seattle Seahawks Rating: 7* Mike's 2nd Leg NFL Parlay (WIN) +700 units Hopefully you were on board for the 1st leg. If not, here's where we're going to complete the tandem casher. The Arizona Cardinals once again head up into the pacific northwest (3rd road div ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 8 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Oct 23, 2023 |
| Saturday, October 21, 2023 South Carolina vs. Missouri (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +7.5/-110 South Carolina Rating: 7* Mike's CFB Mid-Afternooner (LOSS) We were on the "Beam It Up Shaner" squad last week @ the right number & that's where we'll go back just 1 more time. I love when the Cocks' come in under-achieving (and they are @ 2-4) AND go on the road ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 6 Analysis/Review/Quick Notes |
| Oct 19, 2023 |
| Monday, October 16, 2023 Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) - 8:15 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -1.5/-110 Dallas Cowboys Rating: 8* 3rd Leg 3-Team NFL Parlay (WIN) + 800 units Since both of the other legs will already be in the books, this opens the realm of possibilities & EDGES that will be created before this game is even played. The Dallas game plan is basic ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 7 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 17, 2023 |
| Saturday, October 14, 2023 Florida vs. South Carolina (NCAAF) - 3:30 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: 0/-110 South Carolina Rating: 8* Mike's CFB SEC Game of the Week (WIN off the buy) On the surface it may SEEM like Florida (4-1) is the way to go over South Carolina (2-3). However, some games aren't what they seem to be. Yes, the Gators hold the series edge 30-10-3 & pummeled ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 6 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 8, 2023 |
| Saturday, October 07, 2023 Fresno State vs. Wyoming (NCAAF) - 8:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +6/-110 Wyoming Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Saturday Public Missed Perception Play (WIN) It APPEARS (and I use that term loosely) that Fresno State has the upper hand since the Bulldogs have decisive wins over these Cowboys since 18' by scores of 27-3, 17-0 & last season's 30-0 count ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 5 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 8, 2023 |
| Sunday, October 08, 2023 Houston Texans vs. Atlanta Falcons (NFL) 1:00 PM EDT Atlanta Falcons Premium Pick YouWager Play Title: Mike's 1st Leg NFL Parlay Play Selected: Point Spread: -2.5/-110 Rating: 8* (WIN) Analysis: Here we have a deliberate offense under the direction of OC Dave Ragone that's centered around a power running game that features premier RB & rookie out of Texas Bijan ... read more |
| Jets vs. Broncos Player Prop Selection |
| Oct 6, 2023 |
| 1/2 unit play
Jets vs. Broncos Garrett Wilson Over 58.5 receiving yards -124 The 23-year-old wide receiver has been a steady force in the Jets' offense, averaging 64.88 receiving yards this season. His ability to rack up yards has been nearly identical at home and on the road, with averages of 71.12 and 59.33 respective ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 4 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 3, 2023 |
| Monday, October 02, 2023 Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Giants (NFL) - 8:15 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -2.5/-120 Seattle Seahawks Rating: 8* Mike's 3rd Leg - NFL 3-Team Plus Money Parlay (WIN) I saw 3 teams that stuck out this weekend & this is the 3rd & final one. Skipping back to last year, we saw a 6-1 hotter than a pistol Giants' squad riding a 4-game winning streak i ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 5 Analysis/Review |
| Oct 3, 2023 |
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 South Alabama vs. James Madison (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -140 James Madison Rating: 8* Mike's CFB Saturday Strongest Play On The Board (WIN) Here's a matchup between HC Curt Cignetti's 4-0 Dukes versus Kane Wommack's 2-2 Jaguars in a Sun Belt Conference East versus West tilt. Wommack's crew has been under-achieving & is coming ... read more |
| MLB Playoffs Preview and Prediction |
| Oct 2, 2023 |
| This will be an interesting playoff run with some scrappy teams pulling off the upset here and there, however Baltimore from the American League and Atlanta from the National League have simply been too good all year to faulter here and will meet up in the World Series, with the strong pitching, bullpen and line up too strong for Atlanta to lose as they take the series in six. How to we get there ... read more |
| Centuries Old |
| Sep 29, 2023 |
| Another week of college football is in the books and our College System of the Week cashed another winning ticket. Last week our College Football System of the Week called for a play ON the Louisville Cardinals (-13.5) over the Boston College Eagles. The Cardinals did not disappoint rolling to a 56 to 28 victory over the Eagles. Giving our System of the Week a record of 3-1 ATS this season and 43- ... read more |
| Jeff's 2023-24 NHL Eastern Conference Spotlight Team |
| Sep 28, 2023 |
| Jeff (JH-Sportsline) is an 8-time NHL handicapping champion with just four non-winning seasons (Regular & Postseason combined) in his 24+ year career fully documented at The Sports Monitor of OK. Get Every NHL service selection Jeff releases through the Stanley Cup Finals for just $599. Save $100 if you signup on or before October 10th. It's the biggest no-brainer in the history of ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 3 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 26, 2023 |
| Sunday, September 24, 2023 Denver Broncos vs. Miami Dolphins (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -6/-110 Miami Dolphins Rating: 8* Mike's Earlybird & 1st Leg of Parlay Selection (WIN) Don't ready too much into the Jayson waddle injury on the Miami side here. This game will be dictated in the trenches. This is especially true on defense where the Broncos "D" (ranked 2 ... read more |
| Jeff's 2023-24 NHL Western Conference Spotlight Team |
| Sep 25, 2023 |
| Jeff (JH-Sportsline) is an 8-time NHL handicapping champion with just four non-winning seasons (Regular & Postseason combined) in his 24+ year career fully documented at The Sports Monitor of OK. Get Every NHL service selection Jeff releases through the Stanley Cup Finals for just $599. Save $100 if you signup on or before October 10th. It's the biggest no-brainer in the history of ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 4 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 24, 2023 |
| Saturday, September 23, 2023 BYU vs. Kansas (NCAAF) 3:30 PM EDT BYU Premium Pick YouWager Play Title: Mike's CFB Saturday Big 12 Newcomer Play Play Selected: Point Spread: +9.5/-105 Rating: 8* WIN) These 2 teams have just a little film on each other from earlier in the month. In fact, the last 2 times they met was in the 1992 Aloha Bowl when Glen Mason's Jayhawks edged Lavell Edwards' Couga ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 2 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 20, 2023 |
| Sunday, September 17, 2023 Las Vegas Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -7.5/-110 Buffalo Bills Rating: 9* Mike's 1st Leg of 2 NFL Comebacker Play (WIN) There's one thing we need to realize about what defense the Buffalo offense is facing this week. It's not even CLOSE to the same they just face versus the New York Jets. The Jets have a kil ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 3 Analysis/Review/Notes |
| Sep 17, 2023 |
| Saturday, September 16, 2023 Wyoming vs. Texas (NCAAF) - 8:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +30/-105 Wyoming Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Saturday Night Special (WIN) If you don't think the 2-0 SU Longhorns are reading the headlines over & over & over this week, you're sincerely wrong! Becoming a Top 5 team for the first last 13 YEARS has its drawbacks. They now take o ... read more |
| Rebounding Road Dogs |
| Sep 15, 2023 |
| Week Three of the college football season is already here. After opening with a nice win on California we were let down last week by Nebraska as Colorado rolled past them for an easy victory. Our College System of the Week article record now stands at 41-26-4 ATS the last seven seasons. Each week during the football season once the games go final, we begin our research. Part of that process in ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 2 Analysis & Review |
| Sep 12, 2023 |
| Saturday, September 9, 2023 Nebraska vs. Colorado (NCAAF) - 12:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: +2.5/100 Nebraska Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Public Missed Perception Play (LOSS) You can argue the favorite side til' the cows come home & it won't do you any good. The fact remains that Deion Sanders & his Colorado Buffaloes are coming in FAT & HAPPY despite what he says in the lock ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's NFL Week 1 Analysis & Review |
| Sep 12, 2023 |
| Sunday, September 10, 2023 Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons (NFL) - 1:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Money Line: -175 Atlanta Falcons Rating: 10* Mike's NFL Strongest Play On The Board (WIN) NFL's back & we're ready to grab the early GUSTO! Hey, Tom Brady retires from Tampa Bay & suddenly this NFC South is up for grabs. What bugs me about this Carolina side. I feel the players wan ... read more |
| Mike Handzelek's CFB Week 1 Analysis/Review |
| Sep 5, 2023 |
| Saturday, September 02, 2023 Texas San Antonio vs. Houston (NCAAF) - 7:00 PM EDT Premium Pick Pick: Point Spread: -2/100 Texas San Antonio Rating: 9* Mike's CFB Week 1 Strongest Play On The Board (WIN) Here's my 1st CFB pick of the season where we're still getting that feel the 1st few weeks. There's more than just a few reasons why UTSA is the right side here. Yeah, the home team is ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Pacific Classic Preview |
| Aug 30, 2023 |
| On Saturday, September 2, the Grade 1 Pacific Classic will take place at Del Mar as part of the "Win and You're In" series for the Breeders' Cup Challenge. The winner of the race will secure a spot in the $6 million Longines' Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park on November 4, with all expenses paid. Last year's Pacific Classic had Flightline as the 3-10 favorite, which ... read more |
| LA Angels at Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday Prop Play |
| Aug 29, 2023 |
| Looking ahead to the upcoming match between the Philadelphia Phillies and the LA Angels, one player is capturing everyone's attention - Bryce Harper. He's been in exceptional form lately, achieving some remarkable results that make it hard to resist the over on his Hits + Runs + RBI prop line of 1.5 (-135).
Harper is currently averaging an impressive 1.19 H+R+R f ... read more |
| Jeff's Grade 1 Travers Stakes Preview |
| Aug 23, 2023 |
| The Travers Stakes, the "Midsummer Derby," highlights Saratoga's most significant summer day. The Sat., Aug. 26 card features five Grade 1 races. Seven competitive three-year-old runners, including the three Triple Crown race winners, will compete for the $1.25 million prize. Forte, the champion 2-year-old, adds more star power to the field. The race will start at 6:11 p.m. ... read more |
| Blue Jays vs. Orioles Tuesday Night Player Prop |
| Aug 22, 2023 |
| The beauty of baseball is its unpredictability, yet certain matchups just seem to scream opportunity. Such is the case with Ryan Mountcastle when he faces Yusei Kikuchi of the Toronto Blue Jays.
Let's crunch some numbers here. In 12 career at-bats against Kikuchi, Mountcastle has been on a tear, racking up seven hits and four homers. That's a robust batting aver ... read more |
| Experts’ Guide for Betting on College Football |
| Aug 15, 2023 |
| College football betting offers a thrilling and potentially lucrative opportunity for sports enthusiasts. With a wide range of betting options and strategies available, it's no wonder many people are drawn to this exciting form of gambling. One of the main reasons to bet on college football is the convenience of play. Whether you prefer placing bets online or visiting a brick-and-m ... read more |
| Twins vs. Tigers Tuesday Night Player Prop |
| Aug 8, 2023 |
| E-Rod Set to Crush it Over 5.5 Ks Against Strikeout-Prone Twins!"
Baseball fans, we're in for a treat tonight as the Detroit Tigers' ace, Eduardo "E-Rod" Rodriguez, is taking the mound against the Minnesota Twins, and there's a strong case for backing the over on his strikeouts prop at 5.5. Let's break it down, starting with E-Rod's rec ... read more |
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