James Murphy
James Murphy

Years of Experience: 24+
Specialties & Areas of Focus: NFL, Betting

James Murphy is a preeminent authority on the international gambling industry and has made frequent appearances in the mainstream media including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Entertainment Weekly, CNBC and NPR. He has previously worked as a radio and podcasting host where he broadcast to an international audience that depended on his expertise and advice. Murphy also serves as an odds making consultant for sports and ‘non-sport novelty bets’ covering the entertainment industry, politics, technology, financial markets and just about everything else.

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Chargers Face Texans in Wild Card Round: Odds, Spread, Prediction

The chase for Super Bowl 59 begins in the AFC as the Los Angeles Chargers head to NRG Stadium to face the Houston Texans. Jim Harbaugh’s side is a 3-point road favorite but can the Texans find a way to hold home field-advantage? Let’s break down this Wild Card matchup. Los Angeles Chargers Not many […]

Chargers Face Texans in Wild Card Round: Odds, Spread, Prediction

Texas, Ohio State Meet in CFP Semifinals, Trip to Title Game on the Line

The Texas Longhorns are looking to punch their ticket to the national championship for the first time since 2009 while Ohio State hasn’t been there since 2020. Which one of these power schools has the edge in this epic semifinal tilt? Here’s a preview. Ohio State After losing to Michigan as double-digit favorites, Ohio State […]

Texas, Ohio State Meet in CFP Semifinals, Trip to Title Game on the Line

Australian Open Odds: Sabalenka The Women’s Favorite

It may be 2025 but Aryna Sabalenka is still the favorite to win at the Australian Open. And it all makes sense as she is the two-time defending champion, looking for the natural hat-trick. Will she make it three straight or are there others who could break her streak in Melbourne? Let’s jump in and […]

Australian Open Odds: Sabalenka The Women’s Favorite

Notre Dame-Penn State Clash With Spot in National Title Game on the Line

They’ve met 19 times in their storied history and they are dead even with a record of 9-9-1. The stakes are high in the 20th all-time meeting between Notre Dame and Penn State as the winner advances to the national championship game. Notre Dame The Fighting Irish have been red-hot as they’ve won 12 straight […]

Notre Dame-Penn State Clash With Spot in National Title Game on the Line

Australian Open Odds: Sinner Favored in Men’s Draw

New year means the first major of the 2025 tennis season as the Australian Open kicks off this month. While there may not be the likes of Federer or Nadal, the men’s side is still stacked with Sinner, Alcarez and Djokovic. Let’s dive in and see what the odds say, and can we see an […]

Australian Open Odds: Sinner Favored in Men’s Draw

Broncos Look to Book Playoff Spot Against Resting Chiefs: Odds, Picks

In case you’re wondering, the betting line in this game isn’t a mistake, yes, Denver is a 9-point favorite at home against the defending two-time Super Bowl champions. Bookmakers feel the Chiefs will be resting many of their top stars in a game the Broncos need to win to secure a playoff spot. But is […]

Broncos Look to Book Playoff Spot Against Resting Chiefs: Odds, Picks

Packers to Play Starters vs Bears, But for How Much of the Game?

The Packers still have something to play for while the Bears are trying to avoid their 11th straight loss. Green Bay needs a win and a Washington loss to move into the No. 6 seed, which would mean avoiding the Eagles in the wild-card round. There may be scoreboard watching, as the Commanders-Cowboys game takes […]

Packers to Play Starters vs Bears, But for How Much of the Game?

Commanders Look to Clinch No. 6 Seed Against Dallas: Odds, Props, Picks

The Commanders have clinched a playoff spot but still have something to play for as a win would secure the No. 6 seed, meaning avoiding the Eagles in the opening round. The Cowboys wrap up a very disappointing season but could be in line to ruin their divisional rivals chances of a higher seed. Winning […]

Commanders Look to Clinch No. 6 Seed Against Dallas: Odds, Props, Picks

Vikings vs Lions in Game of The Year, Winner Gets Top Seed in NFC

For the first time in 31 years, the top seed in a conference will be decided in the final week of the season in a winner-take-all as the Vikings and Lions vye for a bye in the NFC. This marks the first time in NFL history two teams with 13 or more wins face off […]

Vikings vs Lions in Game of The Year, Winner Gets Top Seed in NFC

Falcons Face Must Win at Home vs Panthers: Odds, Prediction, Trends

The Falcons controlled their own playoff destiny but that changed after last week’s OT loss to the Commanders. Now Atlanta needs help from New Orleans to upset Tampa but first things first, the Falcons need to beat the lowly Panthers at home. Carolina Panthers The Panthers started the season winning just one of their first […]

Falcons Face Must Win at Home vs Panthers: Odds, Prediction, Trends

Biggest Spread of Week 18 as Browns Face Ravens: Odds, Predictions

The Browns visit the Ravens in the regular season finale for both teams and this matchup features the largest point spread of the Week 18 schedule as the Ravens are listed as 17.5 point home favorites. A win for the Ravens would clinch them the AFC North championship, while the Browns are simply looking for […]

Biggest Spread of Week 18 as Browns Face Ravens: Odds, Predictions

Bengals Try to Keep Slim Playoffs Alive vs Steelers: Odds, Prediction

The Bengals playoff hopes are still alive, albeit barely, while the Steelers have clinched a playoff spot and can still win the AFC North, but the result of the Browns/Ravens game could determine if Pittsburgh even cares by the time this one kicks off. Cincinnati Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals have been red hot of late […]

Bengals Try to Keep Slim Playoffs Alive vs Steelers: Odds, Prediction

College Football Playoff Quarterfinals: Odds, Picks & Predictions

The first round of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff was a bit underwhelming as every favorite won by double-digits at home. Now, the stage is set for neutral site bowl games with a trip to the semifinals on the line. We’ll break down every game and predict who we think advances to the final […]

College Football Playoff Quarterfinals: Odds, Picks & Predictions

College Football Bowl Games: Odds, Picks & Predictions

Tuesday, Dec. 31 – Texas Bowl LSU vs Baylor (-1.5, T-60) This game started with LSU -3 but that quickly changed when offensive linemen Will Campbell and Emery Jones will skip this game for the Tigers as they get set for the draft. Both could go in the first two rounds. And TE Mason Taylor […]

College Football Bowl Games: Odds, Picks & Predictions

NFC Seeding on the Line as Packers Face Vikings in Divisional Showdown

It is the marquee game of Week 17 as the 11-4 Packers visit the 13-2 Vikings in a game that is important for both teams when it comes to playoff seeding. For Green Bay, the division is out of reach but a win would give the Packers a chance at the No. 5 seed heading […]

NFC Seeding on the Line as Packers Face Vikings in Divisional Showdown

Falcons Look to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive vs Commanders

It’s a matchup of two young quarterbacks who could lead their teams into the playoffs in their rookie season as the Commanders (10-5) take on the Falcons (8-7) on Sunday Night Football. Jayden Daniels led Washington to a stunning comeback win last week against the Eagles while Michael Penix Jr. earned his first win in […]

Falcons Look to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive vs Commanders

Saturday Bowl Games: Odds, Picks, Predictions

Pinstripe Bowl Boston College vs. Nebraska (-2.5, T-45.5) The biggest storyline for this game will be transfer as Boston College currently has eight players in the portal, including QB Thomas Castellanos. But Nebraska was hit the hardest with more than 20 players on the move, affecting the teams depth chart. BC’s backup Grayson James started […]

Saturday Bowl Games: Odds, Picks, Predictions

Cardinals Visit Los Angeles as Rams Chase Division Title: Odds, Prediction

The Arizona Cardinals playoff hopes ended last week after a loss to the Panthers but now they’ll try to upend their divisional foes chances of winning the NFC West. The Rams control their own destiny, win out their remaining two games, and clinch a postseason berth. But first, LA has to get by Arizona. Arizona […]

Cardinals Visit Los Angeles as Rams Chase Division Title: Odds, Prediction

Friday Bowl Games: Odds, Picks, Predictions

Lockheed Armed Forces Bowl Oklahoma (-5, T-43.5) vs Navy Navy upset Army a couple of weeks ago as quarterback Blake Horvath ran for 204 yards and scored twice. Army now faces a Sooners defense that allows 2.9 yards per rushing attempt. Oklahoma will have extra time to get ready for Navy’s unique offense but they […]

Friday Bowl Games: Odds, Picks, Predictions

Thursday Bowl Games: Odds, Picks, Predictions

GameAbove Sports Bowl Pittsburgh (-7, T-51) vs Toledo Pittsburgh was one of the hottest teams to start the season, jumping out to a 7-0 record before losing the final five games and quarterback Eli Holstein to injury. Overall, 7-5 was a decent season, given the high expectations in the preseason. But the way the season […]

Thursday Bowl Games: Odds, Picks, Predictions