Steve Merril

Steve Merril

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Tuesday (10/20) Update

Last updated: Oct 20, 1:00 AM EDT

Tuesday's complete Best Bet report (1 NBA) is now posted. Check back Wednesday for your next update.

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MLB
(925) Cleveland Guardians at (926) Tampa Bay Rays: Moneyline
8:08pm EDT - Oct 19/2026

THE PLAY: Tampa Bay Rays -154 Freddy Peralta (RHP) Must Start

Tampa Bay starter Freddy Peralta projects to give up 1.8 runs with a 2.98 ERA and 1.04 WHIP.  Cleveland’s lineup has hit just .171 (7-41) with a weak .442 OPS against Peralta in his career.  The Guardians will throw a bullpen game and open with Shawn Armstrong.  The rest of their options following Armstrong are pretty weak overall.  With the starting pitching clearly in the Tampa Bay’s favor, look for the Rays to get a solid home win in this game on Monday night.

Play RAYS (-).

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Oct 19
NFL
(285) Washington Commanders at (286) San Francisco 49ers: Total Total Over 51.5 (-112)
(Analysis)
Loss
Oct 18
NFL
Las Vegas Raiders +5.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 18
NFL
Tennessee Titans +7.0 (-114)
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 18
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(263) New York Jets at (264) New England Patriots: Total Total Over 43.5 (-108)
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 17
CFB
Wake Forest -9.5 (-122)
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 17
CFB
Texas Tech -15.5 (-108)
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 17
CFB
Oklahoma -6.0 (-119)
(Analysis)
Loss
Oct 15
NHL
Minnesota Wild -145
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 15
NHL
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Oct 14
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Washington Capitals -125
(Analysis)
Win
Oct 14
MLB
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(Analysis)
Loss
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Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (129) Robert Gasser (LHP), Blake Snell (LHP) Must Start
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Oct 12
NHL
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(Analysis)
Loss
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NFL
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Denver Broncos -3.5 (-107)
(Analysis)
Win
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CFB
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Consultant Bio

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

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 and seen each week on numerous radio and TV shows across the nation and social media platforms.  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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