James Murphy
James Murphy

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