Steve Merril

Steve Merril

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NFL Best Bets +73.84 units, 60% (72-48) L20+ months

#1 ranked MLB Best Bets +105.72 units in 2024

#1 ranked All Sports Best Bets +133.04 units in 2024

#1 ranked NBA Best Bets 109-80 +84.36 units 2025-2026 Regular Season

#1 ranked All-Time NBA Best Bet Sides; 83-54 (61%) +95.92 units in 2023-2024

#1 ranked All Sports +117.69 units Sides 2022-2023

Last updated Aug 5, 3:46 PM EDT

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Wednesday (8/5) Update

Last updated: Aug 5, 2:59 AM EDT

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(909) San Diego Padres at (910) Arizona Diamondbacks: Moneyline
9:40pm EDT - Aug 5/2026

THE PLAY: San Diego Padres -110 Casey Mize (RHP), Mitch Bratt (LHP) Must Start

San Diego starter Casey Mize projects to give up 2.3 runs with a 3.31 ERA and 1.18 WHIP.  Arizona’s lineup has hit just .187 (6-32) with a weak .603 WHIP against Mize in his career.  The Diamondbacks will start Mitch Bratt.  The lefty projects to give up 2.8 earned runs with a 4.74 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.  With the starting pitching clearly in San Diego’s favor, look for the Padres to get a solid road win in this game on Wednesday night.

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Sport
Pick
Result
Aug 04
MLB
(957) Los Angeles Dodgers at (958) Chicago Cubs: Total Total Over 9.0 (100) Tarik Skubal (LHP), Javier Assad (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Aug 03
MLB
(907) San Diego Padres at (908) Arizona Diamondbacks: Total Total Under 9.0 (-110) Michael King (RHP), Brandon Pfaadt (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Aug 02
MLB
(977) Milwaukee Brewers at (978) Los Angeles Angels: Total Total Under 7.5 (102) Jacob Misiorowski (RHP), Walbert Urena (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Aug 02
MLB
(961) Texas Rangers at (962) Houston Astros: Total Total Over 8.5 (-120) Kumar Rocker (RHP), Peter Lambert (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Aug 01
MLB
Detroit Tigers -132 Framber Valdez (LHP), Jack Perkins (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Aug 01
MLB
Philadelphia Phillies -138 Cristopher Sanchez (LHP), Shane Baz (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Jul 31
MLB
(975) Kansas City Royals at (976) Colorado Rockies: Total Total Over 11.0 (-115) Michael Wacha (RHP), Tomoyuki Sugano (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Jul 31
MLB
(963) Detroit Tigers at (964) Oakland Athletics: Total Total Over 10.5 (-120) Casey Mize (RHP), Jeffrey Springs (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
No Play
Jul 30
MLB
(903) Miami Marlins at (904) New York Mets: Total Total Under 7.0 (-105) Eury Perez (RHP), Nolan McLean (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Jul 29
MLB
(979) Seattle Mariners at (980) Los Angeles Dodgers: Total Total Over 9.0 (-120) Action
(Analysis)
Loss
Jul 29
MLB
Minnesota Twins -1.5 (120) Randy Dobnak (RHP), Joe Ryan (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Jul 28
MLB
(929) Seattle Mariners at (930) Los Angeles Dodgers: Total Total Over 9.5 (100) Action
(Analysis)
Win
Jul 28
MLB
San Diego Padres -1.5 (122) Michael Lorenzen (RHP), Michael King (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Jul 27
MLB
Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (-108) Zack Wheeler (RHP), Tyler Phillips (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Jul 26
MLB
Detroit Tigers -1.5 (112) Luinder Avila (RHP), Framber Valdez (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Jul 25
MLB
Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 (100) Ryan Feltner (RHP), Robert Gasser (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Jul 24
MLB
(921) Seattle Mariners at (922) Texas Rangers: Total Total Under 7.5 (-108) Bryce Miller (RHP), MacKenzie Gore (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Jul 23
MLB
(953) Minnesota Twins at (954) Cleveland Guardians: Total Total Over 7.5 (-118) Taj Bradley (RHP), Gavin Williams (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Loss
Jul 22
MLB
(927) Detroit Tigers at (928) Chicago Cubs: Total Total Under 8.0 (-105) Keider Montero (RHP), Colin Rea (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
Jul 21
MLB
(979) Cincinnati Reds at (980) Seattle Mariners: Total Total Under 7.5 (-110) Chase Burns (RHP), Luis Castillo (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
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Consultant Bio

Steve Merril has won consistently for 30+ years as one of the best sports analysts in the nation.  He credits his success to employing a variety of different handicapping techniques such as statistical analysis, quantitative systems, and fundamentals such as matchups and emotion.  By relying on numerous handicapping methods, Steve continues to beat the point spread on a consistent basis in both college football and pro football, college and pro basketball, baseball, and racing.

Steve has numerous documented #1 finishes in all major sports and was the first person ever to win the prestigious $100,000 Insider's Handicapping Invitational.  Steve Merril's unique knowledge and understanding of the gaming industry is what separates him from other handicappers.  Steve has spent the past 30+ years studying the odds and probabilities associated with all forms of gambling, such as poker, casino games, and even the financial markets.  Steve has transferred this unique knowledge and understanding of statistics and probabilities into the sports world, which has enabled him to win on a consistent basis.

The most popular part of Steve Merril's award-winning selections is the fact he backs each game with a full, detailed report and analysis.  Steve is heard each week on numerous radio and TV shows across the nation.  You will learn while you earn with Steve Merril's daily Best Bets, as each selection is packed full of detailed information.  Join forces with the most knowledgeable gaming expert in the industry and have your most profitable season ever!

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