Author: Jim O’Connell
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Gambling: Picking the Nuggets to not cover spread vs. Portland in season finale
We have reached the final day of the NBA’s regular season, and Sunday provides us with 10 games to target for either daily fantasy sports or betting purposes. Let’s start with a game between the Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks. I really like taking a strong look at both Clint Capela’s points and rebounding props,…
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Gambling: Go with grappler Chandler in UFC 262
This Saturday night, UFC 262 takes place in Houston. The lightweight title is up for grabs after Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to step away from the sport and relinquish the belt. Coming off a dominant performance against Tony Ferguson in December, Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira will look to keep his eight-fight win streak intact and capture…
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Gambling: Basing 2 Wednesday picks on strength of 2 pitchers
Wednesday presents us with another hefty slate of MLB games that stretches from early afternoon until well after the sun goes down. As always, this presents us with a plethora of betting opportunities. The difference in baseball compared to other sports is how the spreads (run lines) are measured. Unlike in other sports where the…
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Gambling: This bettor likes the Colorado Rockies vs. Padres on Monday
After a massive slate of games on Mother’s Day, baseball has a quiet Monday with only six games on tap. Still, there are a number of betting lines ripe for the picking. The difference in baseball compared to other sports is how the spreads (run lines) are measured. Unlike other sports where the size of…
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Gambling: A look at two bet opportunities in Sunday’s NBA
The NBA regular season is only five-to-seven games away from concluding (depending on the team), meaning each game carries massive playoff/seeding implications, or other teams are embracing the tank. Below is a pair of bets that I am targeting Sunday. If odds are available at the time of writing, they are listed. If not, I…
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Gambling: Go with the underdogs on a couple of NHL Thursday games
There are six games on the NHL schedule for Thursday, with five of the six favorites checking in as at least -205 on the money line. Below you’ll find a few of my favorite picks and shot props, which can be beneficial on a night with so many heavy favorites on the board. If you’re…
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Gambling: A close look at 3 NBA games Tuesday
There are seven NBA games Tuesday night, as the season winds down. Of course, there is so much happening in the basketball world, which impacts your DFS and betting approach every night. Let’s take a look at a few things that stand out to me for Tuesday. The Sacramento Kings remain extremely banged up. De’Aaron…
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Gambling: An in-depth look at 2 of the 10 MLB games Monday
There are 10 games on the MLB schedule for Monday, so there’s plenty of action on the board. Below you’ll find a few of my favorite picks and shot props. If you’re looking for more bets this season, check out the FTN Bet Tracker at FTNBets.com. Make sure you check out FTN’s free Parlay Calculator…
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Gambling: Looking at options on three NBA Sunday games
The NBA season rolls on with more all-day action Sunday. DFS players and bettors still have plenty of opportunity to get in on the action. Let’s take a look at some intriguing aspects from this slate, shall we? The Phoenix Suns are tied for first place in the Western Conference and look to keep it…
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Gambling: This betting expert leans toward CB Jaycee Horn for the Broncos’ top pick
Currently the Denver Broncos have the ninth overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, and what they do could shape their future and have a domino effect on Thursday night’s first round. The Broncos could trade up for a quarterback of the future in Justin Fields, Trey Lance, or Mac Jones; they could stay put…




