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Date

Sport

Pick

Result

Apr 24

NBA

4% – (547) New York Knicks at (548) Detroit Pistons New York Knicks Total Over 106.5 (-105)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 24

NBA

4% – New York Knicks -1.0 (-105)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 23

NBA

4% – (541) Golden State Warriors at (542) Houston Rockets Houston Rockets Total Over 103.5 (-108)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 23

NBA

4% – Houston Rockets -3.0 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 22

NBA

4% – (529) Milwaukee Bucks at (530) Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks Total Over 112.0 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 22

NBA

4% – (529) Milwaukee Bucks at (530) Indiana Pacers Total Over 228.5 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 22

NBA

4% – Los Angeles Lakers -5.5 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 22

MLB

4% – Philadelphia Phillies -129 C Sanchez (LHP), G Canning (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 21

MLB

4% – (961) New York Yankees at (962) Cleveland Guardians Total Over 8.5 (-113) C Schmidt (RHP), G Williams (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 20

MLB

4% – (929) San Diego Padres at (930) Houston Astros Total Under 7.5 (-103) D Cease (RHP), F Valdez (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 20

MLB

4% – Los Angeles Dodgers -133 T Glasnow (RHP), T Mahle (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 20

NBA

4% – Houston Rockets -1.0 (-112)
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 19

NBA

4% – Detroit Pistons +7.0 (-108)
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 19

NBA

4% – Los Angeles Lakers -4.0 (-110)
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 19

MLB

4% – Atlanta Braves -1.5 (+100) S Woods Richardson (RHP), C Sale (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

No Play

Apr 18

MLB

4% – Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+107) S Alcantara (RHP), Z Wheeler (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 18

NBA

4% – Memphis Grizzlies -6.0 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 16

MLB

4% – Los Angeles Angels -119 J Soriano (RHP), P Corbin (LHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Loss

Apr 15

MLB

4% – (969) Los Angeles Angels at (970) Texas Rangers Total Under 8.5 (-108) Y Kikuchi (LHP), T Mahle (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Apr 14

MLB

4% – San Diego Padres -146 J Taillon (RHP), D Cease (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Consultant Bio

Steve Merril has won consistently for 25+ 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 25+ 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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