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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Lions Seek Revenge Against 49ers on MNF: Odds, Picks, Prop Plays

When the schedule came out, fans were stoked about this matchup as many expected this game could determine the top seed in the NFC. It was going to be a rematch of last year’s NFC Championship Game, between two teams considered to be Super Bowl contenders. Well, how times have changed. The Lions are still […]

Lions Seek Revenge Against 49ers on MNF: Odds, Picks, Prop Plays

Saints March Into Lambeau Field to Face Packers on MNF

The Green Bay Packers continue their playoff push after an impressive win last week in Seattle. They’ll host a Saints team ravaged by injuries. Can Jordan Love and company keep the rolling, or can we see an upset on Monday Night Football? Saints vs Packers Predictions: Packers -13.5 The Packers are motivated to keep on […]

Saints March Into Lambeau Field to Face Packers on MNF

Buccaneers-Cowboys Tangle on SNF: Odds, Prediction, Injuries, & Trends

Sunday Night Football features the Buccaneers taking on the Cowboys. Tampa Bay controls its own destiny, win the final three games and capture the NFC South for the fourth straight season. Meanwhile, Dallas is technically still alive in the playoff race but needs a lot of help to get in. Tampa Bay Buccaneers The Bucs […]

Buccaneers-Cowboys Tangle on SNF: Odds, Prediction, Injuries, & Trends

Chiefs Are Underdogs at Home vs Texans, Will Mahomes Play?

The Texans travel to Kansas City for a big Week 16 matchup on Saturday and Houston is listed as a 2.5-point favorite. Houston comes in after a win against Miami that clinched the AFC South while the Chiefs downed the Browns to pull two games ahead of the Bills for the No. 1 seed in […]

Chiefs Are Underdogs at Home vs Texans, Will Mahomes Play?

Steelers, Ravens in Battle For First: Odds, Picks, Props & Injuries

The AFC North title is on the line as the Steelers (10-4) visit Baltimore (9-5) on Saturday afternoon. Pittsburgh beat the Ravens earlier this season and can clinch the division with a road win. Best Bet: Ravens -6 The Baltimore Ravens were the favorites to win this division but lost to a couple of teams […]

Steelers, Ravens in Battle For First: Odds, Picks, Props & Injuries

College Football Playoff: SMU-Penn State Odds, Predictions, Player Props

The Mustangs and Nittany Lions square off with the winner moving onto the quarterfinals to take on No. 3 Boise State. These teams haven’t met in a high-stakes game since the 1948 Cotton Bowl, a game that ended in a 13-13 tie. Both sides lost in the conference championship game, Penn State falling to Oregon […]

College Football Playoff: SMU-Penn State Odds, Predictions, Player Props

Tennessee-Ohio State: College Football Playoff Odds, Picks Prop Plays

It’s Tennessee traveling to Ohio State in a first-round matchup in the College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes are a 7.5-point favorite but come off a stunning loss to Michigan. The winner of this advances to the quarterfinals to face Oregon at the Rose Bowl. Tennessee vs Ohio State Preview Call it the worst time to […]

Tennessee-Ohio State: College Football Playoff Odds, Picks Prop Plays

Indiana vs Notre Dame: College Football Playoff Odds, Picks, Prop Plays

The CFP kicks off Friday as Indiana travels to South Bend to face Notre Dame in a thrilling inner-state matchup. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals to face Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Hoosiers vs Fighting Irish After being upset by Northern Illinois back in Week 2, Notre Dame has been on fire ever […]

Indiana vs Notre Dame: College Football Playoff Odds, Picks, Prop Plays

College Football Playoffs: Clemson vs Texas Odds, Predictions and Props

It’s one of the highly anticipated games of the CFP as two powerhouse programs with rich football traditions clash in the first round. 3-time national champions, the Clemson Tigers battling the four-time champs, the Texas Longhorns. Texas Longhorns Team Overview: Texas has been a program in resurgence under head coach Steve Sarkisian, and they have […]

College Football Playoffs: Clemson vs Texas Odds, Predictions and Props

Army vs Navy: Odds, Picks and Prop Plays

Army and Navy renew their rivalry in Landover, Maryland as the Black Knights look for their seventh win in the last 9 meetings against the Midshipmen. With the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy on the line, we should see a competitive game Saturday afternoon. Army Analysis The Black Knights were 11-1 this season and covered in 8 of […]

Army vs Navy: Odds, Picks and Prop Plays