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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Colts Try To Keep Playoff Hopes Alive On The Road Against Saints

The Indianapolis Colts overcame a rough start in 2018 to come back and make the playoffs. They’re in a tough spot if they’re hoping to reprise this achievement. After starting the season 5-2 SU the Colts have been ravaged by injuries and have won only 1 of their last 6 games. They’ve covered only 2 […]

Colts Try To Keep Playoff Hopes Alive On The Road Against Saints

Improving Broncos Test Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium

The Denver Broncos are starting to pull it together. They’ve been one of the best pointspread performers in the league this year going 8-5 ATS and have been particularly good as an underdog covering 7 of their 10 spots in that role. They’ll face a tough test on Sunday as they head to Kansas City […]

Improving Broncos Test Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium

AFC South Supremacy On The Line As Titans Take On Texans

The Tennessee Titans have found new life since the mid season quarterback change from underachieving and erratic Marcus Mariota to seasoned veteran Ryan Tannehill. The Titans have now won four straight and 6 of their last 7 going 5-1-1 against the spread in the process. The improbable turnaround of a team that was 2-4 in […]

AFC South Supremacy On The Line As Titans Take On Texans

Philadelphia Eagles Look To Keep Pace In NFC East Against Redskins

Man, how horrible is the NFC East this year? The Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are ‘battling’ for the divisional crown yet both teams enter play on Sunday with a losing record both at 6-7. Dallas has lost 3 straight, 4 of their last 5 and 7 of 10. The Eagles are coming off a […]

Philadelphia Eagles Look To Keep Pace In NFC East Against Redskins

Seahawks Have Eyes On NFC West Lead As They Face Panthers In Carolina

The San Francisco 49ers came roaring out of the gate in the NFC West and have been atop the division all season long. They’re still there with a glossy 11-2 record but now they’ve got some company. The Seattle Seahawks are one game behind at 10-3. Now the bad news–the Seahawks are coming off what […]

Seahawks Have Eyes On NFC West Lead As They Face Panthers In Carolina

Chicago Bears Head To Green Bay Looking For Fourth Straight Win

The Chicago Bears have been struggling to find traction all season long but finally have shown signs of life. They’ve won three straight games SU and four of their last five though they still have the NFL’s worst record against the spread at 4-9 ATS. The Bears have failed to cover 6 of their last […]

Chicago Bears Head To Green Bay Looking For Fourth Straight Win

Army and Navy Play In 120th Rivalry Game

Americans have a sick obsession with war and violence and there is no better metaphor for it than the significance afforded the Army/Navy football game. Unfortunately, once you strip away all of the phony patriotism and nationalistic propaganda you’re left with a college football game and a mediocre one at that. The Army Black Knights–who […]

Army and Navy Play In 120th Rivalry Game

Tampa Bay In Rare Role As Road Favorite Against Lions In Detroit

It might not be appropriate to call the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ‘red hot’ but they have won three straight and four of their last five. They’ll try to make it four straight and five of six as they head to Detroit to take on the Lions. Of note in this game the Bucs are in […]

Tampa Bay In Rare Role As Road Favorite Against Lions In Detroit

Baltimore Ravens Looking For Tenth Straight Win Against NY Jets

Thursday night football features a matchup between the 5-8 New York Jets and the smoking hot Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens enter this matchup at 11-2 and looking for their 10th straight victory. The Ravens won and (barely) covered at Buffalo this past weekend taking a 24-17 victory as a -6.5 point road favorite. The Ravens […]

Baltimore Ravens Looking For Tenth Straight Win Against NY Jets

Pats Head To Cincinnati Hoping To Avoid Three Game Losing Streak

The New England Patriots have lost two straight games and there’s no doubt that Bill Belichick is in a very foul mood. Were that not enough, he’s got to deal with the controversial way Sunday’s game against Kansas City ended with a blown pass interference call that likely cost the Patriots the game and saw […]

Pats Head To Cincinnati Hoping To Avoid Three Game Losing Streak