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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MOP Market Shifting—Yaxel Lendeborg Dethrones Cam Boozer

The 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament has reached a critical juncture, and the betting markets are reflecting a massive shift in momentum. For the first time since the brackets were released, Cam Boozer is no longer the betting favorite to win the Most Outstanding Player (MOP) award. That distinction now belongs to Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg, whose […]

MOP Market Shifting—Yaxel Lendeborg Dethrones Cam Boozer

WrestleMania 42 Line Movement—Punk Getting Action, New Matches Shake Up the Card

The Road to WrestleMania 42 took another massive turn this weekend on Smackdown, with two blockbuster matchups officially added to the card. Jacob Fatu will clash with Drew McIntyre, while the newly crowned United States Champion, Sami Zayn, will step into the ring against Trick Williams. As the showcase card takes its final shape, oddsmakers […]

WrestleMania 42 Line Movement—Punk Getting Action, New Matches Shake Up the Card

Cy Young Shockwave—Skenes Stumbles and Sanchez Seizes the Crown

The 2026 MLB season is barely a half-week old, and the National League Cy Young futures board has already been flipped completely upside down. Coming into the year, Paul Skenes was the undisputed, heavy favorite to take home back-to-back Cy Young Awards after a historically dominant 2025 campaign. But baseball is a highly unforgiving sport, […]

Cy Young Shockwave—Skenes Stumbles and Sanchez Seizes the Crown

Blood on the Ice? Capping the Radko Gudas vs. Maple Leafs Revenge Props

The 2025-2026 NHL season has been an unmitigated disaster for the Toronto Maple Leafs. For the first time since the 2015-2016 campaign—the agonizing cellar-dwelling year that earned them the right to draft Auston Matthews—Toronto is officially missing the postseason. But the true rock bottom didn’t come from their five-, six-, or eight-game losing streaks. It […]

Blood on the Ice? Capping the Radko Gudas vs. Maple Leafs Revenge Props

Lunar Locks—Capping the Historic Artemis II Mission Props

For the first time in over half a century, humanity is heading back to the Moon, and the betting markets are coming along for the ride. NASA’s Artemis II mission is slated to launch as early as this week, sending a four-person crew on a 10-day journey deeper into space than any human has ever […]

Lunar Locks—Capping the Historic Artemis II Mission Props

The Coaching Carousel—Will the Sweet 16 Spark a Post-March Exodus?

In the modern era of college basketball, the “coaching hot seat” doesn’t just apply to those who lose; it increasingly applies to those who win. As the Sweet 16 kicks off, BetOnline.ag has posted an intriguing prop: “Will all Sweet 16 Coaches stay with their current team next season?” At +100 (Even) for the “No,” […]

The Coaching Carousel—Will the Sweet 16 Spark a Post-March Exodus?

Final Four Geography—The East and Midwest Battle for Supremacy

When betting the Final Four, sometimes it’s better to play the map than the mascot. BetOnline.ag has released odds on which Region will produce the 2026 National Champion, and the early money is flowing toward the East Region (2/1). The East: The “Group of Death” The East is favored for one reason: depth. With Duke […]

Final Four Geography—The East and Midwest Battle for Supremacy

Central Shakeups—Why the Brewers and Royals are Flipping the Script

While the coastal powerhouses usually dominate the headlines, the real movement in the MLB betting markets since January has been concentrated in the heart of the country. As we approach Opening Day, the AL and NL Central have seen a total re-evaluation by the oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag, creating some of the most compelling “win total” […]

Central Shakeups—Why the Brewers and Royals are Flipping the Script

“I Will Take His Soul”: Eddie Hearn Ignites War with Dana White on Politely Raw

If you want a masterclass in the art of the verbal jab, look no further than a boxing promoter with a microphone. From the theatrical bluster of Don King to the sharp-tongued cynicism of Lou DiBella, the giants of the “sweet science” have always been as entertaining outside the ring as their fighters are inside […]

“I Will Take His Soul”: Eddie Hearn Ignites War with Dana White on Politely Raw

Market Shifters and Opening Day Anchors—Capping the MLB Win Totals

As the San Francisco Giants prepare to host the New York Yankees this Wednesday, MLB Opening Day isn’t just about the first pitch—it’s about the massive shift in market sentiment over the last ten weeks. Since win totals first dropped in early January, the “smart money” has moved lines across the league, revealing which front […]

Market Shifters and Opening Day Anchors—Capping the MLB Win Totals