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#1 ranked NBA Best Bets 108-74 +106.88 units this season

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

#1 ranked MLB Best Bets +105.72 units in 2024

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

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

NFL Best Bets +73.84 units, 60% (72-48) L15+ months

Last updated Apr 8, 2:04 PM EDT

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Wednesday (4/8) Update

Last updated: Apr 8, 2:09 PM EDT

Wednesday's complete Best Bet report (2 NBA + 1 MLB) is now posted. Check back Thursday for your next update.

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(967) Oakland Athletics at (968) New York Yankees: Spread
7:05pm EDT - Apr 8/2026

THE PLAY: New York Yankees -1.5 (105) Luis Severino (RHP), Will Warren (RHP) Must Start

Athletics starter Luis Severino projects to give up 3.0 runs with a 4.88 ERA and 1.47 WHIP.  New York’s lineup has hit a solid .290 (18-62) with a strong 1.052 OPS against Severino in his career.  The Yankees will start Will Warren.  The righty projects to give up 2.2 earned runs with a 3.33 ERA and 1.16 WHIP.  With the starting pitching clearly in New York’s favor, look for the Yankees to get a solid home win on Wednesday night.

Play YANKEES (-1.5 runline).

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Result
Apr 07
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves -12.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
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CBB
Arizona +400
(Analysis)
Loss
Apr 07
MLB
(927) Houston Astros at (928) Colorado Rockies: Total Total Over 10.5 (-117) Mike Burrows (RHP), Kyle Freeland (LHP) Must Start
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Loss
Apr 06
MLB
(971) Los Angeles Dodgers at (972) Toronto Blue Jays: Total Total Over 8.5 (-122) Justin Wrobleski (LHP), Max Scherzer (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)
Win
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CBB
(701) Connecticut at (702) Michigan: Total Total Under 145.5 (-110)
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Minnesota Timberwolves +1.5 (-105)
(Analysis)
Loss
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CBB
(649) Illinois at (650) Connecticut: Total Total Over 139.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
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CBB
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(561) New Orleans Pelicans at (562) Sacramento Kings: Total Total Under 235.5 (-118)
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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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