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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Forget the Point Spread: The Real Super Bowl Sweat Starts When Bad Bunny Takes the Stage

Forget the point spread for a moment. The real action this Sunday at Levi’s Stadium isn’t happening between the lines; it’s happening during the 15 minutes when the “King of Latin Trap” takes over the world. Bad Bunny isn’t just a performer; he’s a walking headline, and BetOnline has turned his every move into a […]

Forget the Point Spread: The Real Super Bowl Sweat Starts When Bad Bunny Takes the Stage

The Garland-Harden Swap: Why Cleveland’s ‘Win-Now’ Move is a Bettor’s Dilemma

The NBA trade deadline hasn’t even officially passed, and Koby Altman just dropped a tactical nuke on the Eastern Conference. In a move that feels like a fever dream for Cavs fans—and a headache for anyone trying to price the East—James Harden is officially a Cleveland Cavalier. By shipping out Darius Garland and a 2026 […]

The Garland-Harden Swap: Why Cleveland’s ‘Win-Now’ Move is a Bettor’s Dilemma

The “Lynch” Pin: Why Historical Trends Point to a Super Bowl Shootout

When the oddsmakers at BetOnline opened the Total for Super Bowl LX at 45.5, the “under” crowd immediately pointed to Mike Macdonald’s top-ranked Seahawks defense. But if you’re looking at the board through a professional lens, that 45.5 number feels like a trap for those who haven’t been paying attention to the late-season evolution of […]

The “Lynch” Pin: Why Historical Trends Point to a Super Bowl Shootout

The Script is Written: Predicting the Super Bowl LX Broadcast

When the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots kick off in Santa Clara this Sunday, the real “sharps” won’t just be watching the point spread. While the game itself is a heavyweight bout between Sam Darnold’s redemption arc and Drake Maye’s rapid ascent, the broadcast booth on NBC offers a completely different arena for profit. […]

The Script is Written: Predicting the Super Bowl LX Broadcast

High Stakes on the Ice: Sorting the “Locks” from the Longshots in the NHL Playoff Race

As we hit the Olympic break for Milano-Cortina 2026, the NHL playoff picture is no longer a blurred mess—it’s a battlefield. While the Tampa Bay Lightnings of the world are already scouting hotels for late May, the “bubble” is where the real money is made. BetOnline has released their updated “To Make the Playoffs” odds, […]

High Stakes on the Ice: Sorting the “Locks” from the Longshots in the NHL Playoff Race

Chasing Lord Stanley: Why the “Safe” Money in Colorado Might be a Trap

If you stepped into a sportsbook this past Saturday morning, you likely saw a familiar sight at the top of the board: the Colorado Avalanche sitting as the heavy +275 favorites. On paper, it makes sense. Nathan MacKinnon is playing like a man possessed, recently becoming the league’s first 40-goal scorer this season. But for […]

Chasing Lord Stanley: Why the “Safe” Money in Colorado Might be a Trap

The Greek Exit? Capping the Giannis Sweepstakes Before the Deadline

The NBA trade deadline is officially one week away, and the vibes in Milwaukee are, to put it mildly, catastrophic. The Bucks are currently sitting at a dismal 20-29, occupying the 12th seed in the East. With Giannis Antetokounmpo currently sidelined with a right calf strain and reports surfacing that he’s “ready for a new […]

The Greek Exit? Capping the Giannis Sweepstakes Before the Deadline

NFL Betting Preview: San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

Divisional games often bring out the best in Seattle, even when they’re not the deeper team on paper. That’s why this matchup is always tricky for bettors. The 49ers are the more complete roster, but Seattle plays with enough unpredictability at home to make this a compelling betting opportunity. San Francisco’s offense thrives when they […]

NFL Betting Preview: San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

NFL Betting Preview: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

This divisional matchup has major implications for bettors because both teams have been inconsistent in different ways. Cincinnati opened the season slow, then surged, then dipped again. Baltimore has dominated in some games but also dropped matchups where they were heavy favorites. These swings create opportunities when market perception doesn’t match on-field tendencies. Cincinnati’s offense […]

NFL Betting Preview: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

NBA Betting Preview: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns

This matchup feels like one of those games where the betting market leans too heavily on star power narratives instead of on-court trends. The Lakers and Suns both have top-end talent, but their style of play and game-to-game consistency are not remotely similar, which makes this an intriguing spot for bettors. The Lakers have been […]

NBA Betting Preview: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns