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Early Top 20 PPR Wide Receivers for 2025 Fantasy Football (Redraft)
The 2025 fantasy football season brings a fresh landscape for wide receivers after a thrilling 2024 campaign. In PPR (point-per-reception) formats – the standard for Sleeper and many leagues (Yahoo defaults to half-PPR) – target volume is king. Below we analyze last year’s performance, offseason changes, strength of schedule, and multi-year trends to rank the…
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April 30th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (27-23 all time, 7-5 NHL Playoffs) – Connor McMichael 1+ Point. I have no reasoning. He has been relevant lately and I want a lock. -C NHL (34-16 all time, 7-4 NHL Playoffs) – Matthew Tkachuk Anytime Goalscorer. Todays pick is a Matthew Tkachuk anytime goal. He is a big game player and today…
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April 29th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (27-22 all time, 7-4 NHL Playoffs) – Evan Bouchard 1+ Point. Panthers had a wicked comeback last night. Bouch Bomb had two rips the other night to keep the Oilers in the game and force OT. Look for him to stay hot and find the stat sheet again. -C NHL (34-15 all time, 7-3…
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The Shedeur Sanders Saga
Good morning folks, we’re glad to be back after a brief hiatus. And what a time to be alive – the sports world is absolutely buzzing. The NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing and they even sprinkled in some football for us this past weekend. That’s right, the 2025 NFL draft has officially…
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April 28th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (26-22 all time, 6-4 NHL Playoffs) – Florida Panthers Moneyline. I’m all in on the Cats tonight, they lost last game and they hate losing. Expect them to bring the pain. -C NHL (34-14 all time, 7-2 NHL Playoffs) – Sam Bennett 1+ Point. Todays pick is Sam Bennett anytime point. Gets a lot…
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April 26th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (24-22 all time, 4-4 NHL Playoffs) – Ottawa Senators Puckline (+1.5). Ottawa has to keep this game tight to avoid the sweep. I am not confident they win tonight but maybe 3 straight overtimes is in play… -C NHL (32-14 all time, 5-2 NHL Playoffs) – John Tavares Anytime Goalscorer. Today we’re taking Tavares…
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April 25th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (24-21 all time, 3-3 NHL Playoffs) – Carolina Hurricanes Moneyline. Morgan Rielly clutched up. Tonight we are taking the Canes to make it a 3-0 lead on the series. -C NHL (31-14 all time, 4-2 NHL Playoffs) – Montreal Canadiens to Win. Montreal wins. If not now… when? They looked strong in both games…
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April 24th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (23-21 all time, 2-3 NHL Playoffs) – Morgan Rielly 1+Point. Okay well McDavid just avoided the stat sheet like a mid third liner last night… Morgan Rielly has back to back goals in both game 1 and 2. I doubt he scores again but definitely will do his best to register an apple. -C…
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April 23rd – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (23-20 all time, 2-2 NHL Playoffs) – Connor McDavid 2+ Points. Auston Matthews might wait till Game 7 to score his first goal in this series. McDavid showed some spurts of rage near the end of Game 1. Expect this rage to carry over and him to be featured on the stat sheet more…
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April 21st – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (22-19) – Kyle Connor Anytime Goalscorer. You know what, Seth Jarvis was very productive yesterday but just couldn’t get his name on the scoresheet. He will bounce back next game guaranteed. We have some exciting matchups today. I think Kyle Connor keeps burying them though. Binnington is a great goalie but once the floodgates…
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April 20th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (22-18) – Seth Jarvis 1+ Assist. Josh Morrissey lit it up last night and helped the Jets come back in a tight game. Can’t wait for more of that series. Tonight we are riding with a Seth Jarvis assist. I think the Canes won’t have any issues dominating the Devils – I could be…
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The 2025 NHL Playoffs: Where Hope Dies and Jordan Binnington Cries
By: A Leafs fan who knows better… but still believes (a little) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators – Leafs in 6 (to lose, obviously) Ah yes, the Battle of Ontario. A series 21 years in the making. Toronto finally wins the division for the first time since CD players were a thing, and their…
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April 19th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (21-18) – Josh Morrissey 1+ Assist. We are in the playoffs. It is straight vibes – anyone can pop off in the playoffs and we will wait and see who is on fire after the first few games. For now, let’s stick with what we know… Kyle Connor or Mark Scheifele are going to…
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April 17th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (21-17) – Tage Thompson Anytime Goalscorer. He’s got 9 in his last 10 and Philly can’t keep the puck out of their net. Simple play, don’t get cute fellas. -C NBA (6-11) – ON LEAVE. -K NHL (27-11) – Alex Ovechkin 4+ Shots on Goal. Okay fellas even a broken clock is right 2…
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April 16th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (20-17) – Dylan Larkin Anytime Goalscorer. Dylan Larkin to score tonight at +230? Yes please. Dude’s one goal away from 30 on the year and gets to shoot on Nico Daws. Feels like he’s gonna rip one just to keep the vibes right. -C NBA (6-11) – ON LEAVE. -K NHL (26-11) – Lane…
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April 14th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (20-16) – Florida Panthers -1.5 Puckline. The Panthers are still fighting for home-ice advantage in the playoffs, while the Rangers have been eliminated and are just playing out the season. Florida has been solid defensively, allowing three or fewer goals in seven straight games, and they’ve won four in a row against the Rangers,…
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Masters Wednesday: CJ’S Official 2025 Masters Drinking Game (Play Responsibly, or Don’t)
Ah, yes. The Masters. A tradition unlike any other… except maybe your annual spiral into dehydration, poor decisions, and yelling “LET’S GO!” at the TV like your voice changes anything. To prepare for the magic of Thursday, we present: CJ’s 2025 Masters Drinking Game – an absolutely deranged, deeply unserious way to watch the classiest…
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EP’s Picks – April 8th. March Madness Wrap-up!
Thus ends the 2025 March Madness tournament. Florida takes home the hardware and Houston goes home empty handed. I feel bad for coach Sampson, he’s a great coach but it’s starting to look like he may never get one. We see it time and time again – coaches either adopt the grit and tenacity style…
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Masters Tuesday: My 100% Biased, Possibly Drunk, Definitely Right Power Rankings
Welcome to Masters Week, the greatest excuse to ignore work emails, aggressively overanalyze wind direction, and pretend we all understand greens keeping because the broadcast says “sub-air system” 42 times. The green jackets are back. The pressure is heavier than Amen Corner during a collapse. And I’m here to rank this year’s contenders with absolutely…
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April 7th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (19-16) – New York Rangers Moneyline. What a parlay of a day. Happy Masters Monday folks. Alright, here’s the move: I’m riding with the Rangers moneyline tonight. Yeah, they’re slight under dogs, but they’ve been buzzing lately and need this one bad to stay in the playoff mix. Meanwhile, Tampa’s been stumbling around on…
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Breaking: Jays Sign Vladdy Long-Term with Huge Extension Deal
There were some pretty rough months for me during the “slow sports season” this year. Picture this: the NFL isn’t on, it’s the boring months of NBA/NHL seasons, and it’s offseason in Baseball. My commute to work was filled with a lot of Toronto Sports Talk and all they would talk about day after day…
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EP’s Picks – April 7th. Final 4 Recap + A Look at the Finals!
All good things must come to an end – that is the sad reality of life. Tonight is the men’s March Madness final between Florida and Houston and it is always sad to see this amazing tournament come to an end. With that being said, we still have one last awesome game to look forward…
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April 6th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (18-16) – Montreal Canadiens to Win. How do the Lightning lose to Buffalo… Look, I know picking Montreal to win ain’t the sexiest move – but hear me out. They’ve quietly rattled off four straight dubs, while the Preds are sliding as if they’re tanking. Suzuki and Caufield are cooking, and Nashville’s defense is…
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April 5th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (17-15) – Tampa Bay Lightning to Win AND Nikita Kucherov 1+ Point. Bang. Bang. 2/2 last night. The Lightning are primed to strike against the Sabres this afternoon, with Kucherov on a tear – 19 points in his last 10 games. Bet on Tampa to take the win and Kucherov to keep his point…
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EP’s Picks – April 5th. The Final Four
Here we go folks, the final 4 has arrived! We got games at 6 and 8:30 EST tonight. I had an interesting week, lots of discussions with various people that I ran into about the tournament. Some found it fascinating that it was all #1 seeds remaining and some hated it. I filled them in…
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April 4th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (15-15) – Washington Capitals to Cover -1.5 & Dylan Strome 1+ Point. Fiala was always a lock last night. Caps are rolling and facing a weak Hawks squad – perfect setup to cover -1.5. Strome’s been buzzing with 8 points in 8 games, so lock in a point from him while you’re at it.…
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April 3rd – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (14-15) – Kevin Fiala 1+ Point. Well the Nucks got shutout last night while the Kraken put up one goal under the line… all we needed was one Canuck to put the biscuit in the basket but they couldn’t. Tonight, Kevin Fiala’s got 11 points in his last 10 games and is hot on…
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April 2nd – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (14-14) – Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks o5.5 Goals. Suzuki had a clutch performance last night not just for us betting, but for the Habs as well. Tonight, betting the over 5.5 in the Kraken game makes sense – these teams have hit the over in all three matchups this season, both are shaky…
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The Tush Push Debate: Stop Crying and Start Pushing
The NFL had a chance to ban the Tush Push (or Brotherly Shove, if you’re a Philly fan who also likes unnecessary branding), and today they announced they’re leaving it alone – for now. And thank God, because I was starting to worry that the league had officially turned into a daycare for defensive coordinators…
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April 1st – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (13-14) – Nick Suzuki 1+ Point. Sorry folks, didn’t have service or power the last couple days due to the Ontario ice storm, but we are SO back. Suzuki has been a consistent contributor for the Canadiens, leading the team in points. Given the Panthers’ defensive vulnerabilities and their backup goalie starting, Suzuki has…
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EP’s Picks – Elite 8 Recap + Final 4 Preview
Don’t look now folks, but we are gaining some traction late in this tournament. Betting these spreads is not easy, but we have put together two straight 5-3 days (after 3 straight 4-4 days). It was really just the first round of the tournament that hurt us. Our overall record is now 32-41, and there…
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EP’s Picks – March 30th
Well folks, yesterday was our first winning day in this series. I have mixed emotions about it because I’m very happy, but also can’t believe it took us until the elite 8 games to say that. We went 5-3 yesterday which brings our total to 27-38. Let’s get hot and claw back to .500! We…
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March 29th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (12-14) – Tampa Bay -1.5 Puckline. Well Vancouver lost it there for us after regulation. Was a great watch though. For tonight’s NHL action, we are betting on the Tampa Bay Lightning to cover the puck line (-1.5 goals) against the New York Islanders. The Lightning are favorites with a strong scoring average and…
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EP’s Picks – March 29th
Well folks, that’s a wrap on the sweet 16! You can go ahead and chalk up Friday night’s games as another unlucky evening for the program. We went 5-7 with our bets on the day. Some bad beats include Michigan State winning by only 3 and just barely missing the cover of -3.5 (this is…
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March 28th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (12-13) – Vancouver Canucks Win. Tonight’s best NHL bet: Vancouver Canucks moneyline (-110) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets. The Canucks are desperate for a playoff spot and have the third-best road record in the West, while the Blue Jackets have won just two of their last ten. Vancouver needs this win – Columbus? Not so…
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EP’s Picks – March 28th. Recap of Yesterday and Best Bets for Tonight (Sweet 16 Cont.)
Well folks, another day and another 4-4 finish. This is three tournament days in a row now that we have gone 4-4 with our bets. We were in such a great spot to be up on the day yesterday but a couple of our bets got derailed in the last few minutes. Duke was up…
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March 27th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (11-13) – St Louis Blues Win. The smartest NHL bet tonight is the St. Louis Blues moneyline (-145) vs. the Nashville Predators. The Blues are on a seven-game winning streak, scoring four or more goals in each win while keeping opponents to two or fewer. Meanwhile, the Predators are struggling with a 27-36-8 record…
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EP’s Picks – March 27th (Sweet 16)
Here we go folks! Gear up for 4 more great days of basketball! By Sunday night we will have our final 4 men’s teams. Below are my picks for the today’s action! If you haven’t been following this thread, we started off the tourney on a rough note, but we started coming around last weekend…
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Diggs and Patriots Agree on 3-Year Deal
The New England Patriots have acquired Stefon Diggs in free agency. The deal is listed as 3 years – 69 million (26 million guaranteed). This is a really interesting move. Diggs returns to the AFC East, where he played for Buffalo for many years. That relationship didn’t really end well as both parties were mutually…
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March 26th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (10-13) – New Jersey Devils -1.5. The Devils -1.5 is the play tonight because they’re rolling offensively and facing a team that can’t keep the puck out of their own net. With their speed and firepower, they should have no trouble burying a couple of empty-netters if needed. Meanwhile, shoutout to Cale Makar for…
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The Giants’ QB Room: Chaos in Motion
Russell Wilson, The (Probable) Starter The Giants gave Wilson a one-year, $21 million deal ($10.5M guaranteed) to, at the very least, pretend they’re a competitive football team in 2025. This is the NFL equivalent of renting a luxury car when you’re still trying to get your credit score above 600. It looks nice for a…
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Texans & Derek Stingly Jr. Agree on 3 Year, 90m Extension. GM Nick Caserio Finally Reaps Benefits of Risky Draft Pick.
This post has been a long time coming. I’ve been busy with march madness, but it’s an important topic for me to discuss, so better late than never right? This is a 2-part post including details of the signing and then some analysis of this move by Texan’s GM Nick Caserio. 1. Stingly Junior is…
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March 25th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (10-12) – Cale Makar 1+ Assist. How the hell did the Wild get shutout. Whatever. We move on. So look, Cale Makar getting an assist tonight just feels like a lock. He’s got 36 in 41 games, averaging nearly one per night, and he’s been dishing like crazy all season. The guy was literally…
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EP’s Picks – Round of 32 Recap + Looking Ahead at Sweet 16
‘Twas a better weekend for EP’s Picks. Still not great, but at least it was respectable. We went 4-4 both days (8-8 in total) over the weekend betting on every single match in the round of 32. Again, if you haven’t been following – these are all even money bets on the spreads (-110). We’re…
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March 24th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (10-11) – Matt Boldy 1+ Point. Bang, we’re back after a cold streak. Let’s keep it hot with a Matt Boldy point. Guy is a nuke tonight. No reasoning nor research, pure vibes pick. -C NBA (6-9) – Julius Randal o30.5 RPAs. I am returning after a short hiatus over the first two rounds…
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March 23rd – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (9-11) – Mark Scheifele 1+ Point. Mark Scheifele absolutely deserves to notch a point this afternoon. He’s been on fire lately, racking up three assists in a recent game against the Stars. -C NBA (6-9) – On Leave Due to March Madness. -K NHL (15-4) – Florida Panthers +1.5. Today’s pick is the Panthers…
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EP’s Picks – March 23rd. Let’s Build off Yesterday.
Good morning folks. I’m getting into a nice routine of waking up and posting in the mornings before a full day of basketball. I’m going to miss it after today as we wait until Thursday for the sweet 16 games. I have mixed feelings about yesterday’s result. It was our most successful day so far…
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March 22nd- Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (9-9) – William Nylander 1+ Point and/or Toronto Maple Leafs Win. Willy has been on fire lately. Expect him to contribute again tonight against a struggling Nashville team. -C NBA (6-9) – On Leave Due to March Madness. -K NHL (15-3) – Nathan Mackinnon 1+ Assist. Okay 2009 we’re taking a break, thank you…
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EP’s Picks – March 22nd. Can we Rally?
One hour until tip off of the first round of 32 game this weekend. What a time to be alive. I love this tournament even though it’s killing my wallet. I’m going to keep this one short and sweet. I’ve enlisted some help from a good buddy of mine and we’ve put our brains together…
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Jameis Winston Signs with the Giants: Fantasy Fallout & Bold Predictions
The New York Giants have made their quarterback plans clear: Jameis Winston is their guy. With Daniel Jones long gone and no major QB in the room, the Giants signed Winston to a two-year, $8 million deal to lead the offense. The move signals a shift – Big Blue is embracing risk, arm talent, and…
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EP’s Picks – Round 1 Recap. Can We Turn This Thing Around On The Weekend??
Well folks, that marks the end of a pretty rough Thursday/Friday at the office (if your office is tailing my march madness spread bets so far lol). We missed a couple more of our plays today by just a few measly points, which would have helped a lot and had us much closer to .500…
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March 21st – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (9-8) – Kirill Marchenko 1+ Point. Kirill is one of my favourite young players right now. Expect him to be on the stat sheet as a safer pick tonight. -C NBA (6-9) – On Leave Due to March Madness. -K NHL (14-3) – Sidney Crosby Anytime Assist. Thank you Ovi, you’re the goat of…
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EP’s Picks – March 21st. Friday Slate of March Madness
Here we go folks, day 2 of the madness. The beauty of this tourney is the sheer volume of games, especially in the first 4 days. Was yesterday a good betting day? No. Simple as that. But I am surprisingly not discouraged. We lost a few pretty bad beats that we were in really good…
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March 20th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (9-7) – Quinton Byfield 1+ Point. Well that game sucked last night for betting, but if you’re a Leafs fan (like me unfortunately), then you feel over the moon. Tonight we are going with our guy Quinton. Other than last game, he went six straight games on the scoresheet, including an OT winner -…
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Ivan Demidov: The Future of the Canadiens (And the Leafs’ Worst Nightmare)
Montreal, QC – Leafs fans, take a deep breath – you’re going to need it. The Montreal Canadiens’ prized prospect, Ivan Demidov, might be arriving sooner than expected, and if the rumors are true, the Habs are about to get a serious offensive weapon. Demidov: The Russian Dynamo Drafted fifth overall in the 2024 NHL…
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EP’s Picks – March 20th. Thursday Slate of March Madness
Here we go. We’re at 1-1 on the channel. That is soon going to change because we are firing a lot more than two bets today! I would not recommend parlaying any of these bets tbh because March madness is so unpredictable. There’s nothing worse than winning 4/5 bets and still losing money, then asking…
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March 19th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (9-6) – Over 5.5 Goals (TOR vs COL). Dunner got it done last night with an apple. We have gone from 2-6 to 9-6 which is a terrific run, let’s keep it hot. Tonight, I got the line at over 5.5 total goals – it has now moved to 6.5. I still like the…
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EP’s Picks – The Saga Begins.
Okay folks, it is officially that time! Let’s get EP’s Picks started and hope to get hot during the tourney. Betting the tournament games is so much different than making a bracket because you can play the points. There will be a lot of scenarios where I like a team to advance for my bracket…
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Record Breaking 14 SEC Teams Qualify for March Madness. Where did this Dominance Come From?
The 2024-2025 SEC has cemented themselves as the best performing conference in the history of college basketball. They had a record-breaking 14 teams be invited to participate in the March Madness tournament. With that being said, we still have to judge them on their overall performance in the big dance, but as of right now,…
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March 18th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (8-6) – Vince Dunn 1+ Point. Dunner hasn’t gone three straight games without a point in forever. He has missed out on the stat sheet two games in a row. Look for him to bounce back tonight with a helper. -C NBA (6-7) – Kristaps Porzingis o1.5 3PM. We had our bet yesterday rattle…
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Bengals Lethal on Offense after Huge Chase and Higgins Extensions. Is there Any Money Left for Defense??? Hint – No.
The front office in Cincinnati is notoriously cheap. They haven’t really paid anyone…. ever… until Joe Burrow. The management was so bad that Carson Palmer walked out on the team in 2010 and it’s well documented that he wanted out of Cincinnati because he felt they weren’t doing enough to build a team around him…
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Rory McIlroy Wins The Players, Steals a Phone, and Shakes Up the Masters Odds
Rory McIlroy had himself quite a week. He won The Players Championship for the second time, took home $4.5 million, and, oh yeah – he also stole a guy’s phone during a practice round. McIlroy’s win at TPC Sawgrass wasn’t just another trophy for his collection a – it was a big statement heading into…
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March 17th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (7-6) – Toronto Maple Leafs to Win. The Leafs need to win tonight because, honestly, I can’t handle another “there’s always next year” speech. They’ve got the talent, the firepower, and – if the hockey gods have any mercy – maybe even a bit of luck. Just play like it’s October please. -C NBA…
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March 16th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (6-6) – Winnipeg Jets to Win. The Jets are the clear favourites in this matchup. Not loving much else tonight. Even at -170 this is still profitable. -C NBA (5-6) – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander o45.5 RPAs. Not going to lie, I’ve been cold, need to find a winner tonight. Foul grifter? Free throw merchant? MVP?…
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NCAA Updates – Final Games Before Selection Sunday Show Tonight
Yesterday’s afternoon slate of games didn’t disappoint (even though the best game of the day was clearly Tennessee vs Auburn in the early window). Houston beat Arizona for the BIG 12 championship, Saint John’s smoked Creighton for the BIG East title (Rick Pitino, former coach at Louisville, has completely turned that program around and they…
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Huge Slate of NCAA Games Today! Early Match Scores and a Look at Evening Game Schedule
This is the best time of year. Simple as that. Conference tournaments are heating up as teams are playing for their league championships as well as trying to prove their worth to the selection committee (whether trying to boost their seed in march madness or just make the big dance). Auburn just lost to Tennessee…
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Tiger Woods’ Latest Injury: Another Bump in the Road (or Fairway?)
By now, golf fans have developed a routine when it comes to Tiger Woods. First, we get excited about his return. Then, we hear about another injury. Finally, we settle into the familiar cycle of waiting, hoping, and rewatching highlights from the early 2000s. This time, it’s his left Achilles tendon. Just as he was…
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March 15th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (5-6) – Tampa Bay Lightning Win over Boston. The Lightning are rolling into Boston tonight, and honestly, the Bruins might want to call in sick. Tampa’s offense is straight-up lethal, averaging 3.6 goals a game (tied for 1st in the league), while Boston’s offense is… well, let’s just say 28th place isn’t exactly elite.…
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March 14th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (4-6) – Edmonton Oilers Puckline. The Oilers have the edge tonight, having already beaten the Islanders 4-3 in OT earlier this season while outshooting them 42-22. Edmonton’s offense, led by McDavid and Draisaitl, has been dominant, and their power play (26.6%) ranks among the league’s best, while the Islanders’ penalty kill (70.5%) has struggled.…
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March 13th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (3-6) – Macklin Celebrini 1+ Point. Macklin Celebrini is putting up points like a bartender pouring last-call shots – fast and effortless. Betting on him to get one tonight is safer than texting your ex after midnight. -C NBA (4-5) – Cade Cunningham o41.5 RPAs. Tough bounce yesterday with just one triple shy of…
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Cooper Flagg Injury?? How Serious is it and Does it Affect Duke in the Big Dance??
There will be lots more coming from me in the very near future regarding the NCAA conference tournaments (which are happening right now) and of course, ample predictions as selection Sunday for march madness nears (it’s this Sunday btw). For right now though, I just wanted to provide a short update after a scary injury…
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NFL Free Agent Frenzy – Major Signings and Extensions
NFL free agency started on March 12th and it’s always a hell of a ride for football fans. It also has a huge impact on fantasy football, especially for those of us who are in dynasty leagues. Players are being traded left and right, or they are signing on with new teams and will take…
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March 12th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (2-6) – Cole Caufield 1+ Point. Well Brad got scratched last night, makes sense but cost us another ticket. Let’s go with an easier pick tonight. -C NBA (4-4) – Donte DiVincenzo o2.5 3PM. When guard DiVincenzo joined the Timberwolves in the summer via the KAT/Julius Randal trade, everyone in the NBA world believed…
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The NFL’s Ultimate Fantasy: A Complete Redraft (Round 1 Mock Draft)
Imagine a world where the NFL hits the ultimate reset button – a complete redraft. Every team starts from scratch, and the chaos that ensues would be nothing short of legendary. While this scenario is as likely as a 40-yard dash between offensive linemen becoming an Olympic event, let’s dive into the pandemonium, the hilarity,…
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March 11th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (2-5) – Florida Panthers -1.5. Because Brad Marchand is out for revenge, and nothing covers the spread better than a motivated rat on a mission. We are also looking to snap our cold streak and what better way to do that than bet on a team from the sunshine state. -C NBA (3-4) -…
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March 10th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (2-4) – Tim Stützle (OTT) o0.5 points. Tim Stützle is hotter than a fresh Timbit, riding a 14-game point streak and showing no signs of slowing down. He’s Ottawa’s offensive engine, playing big minutes and feasting on weak defenses. Bet on him to grab a point -he’s basically automatic at this point. -C NBA…
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Quarterback Carousel: Darnold Heads to Seattle, Fields Jets to New York
The NFL offseason is definitely in full swing, and the quarterback market is buzzing with activity. Two significant moves have caught the league’s attention: Sam Darnold signing with the Seattle Seahawks and Justin Fields inking a deal with the New York Jets. These transactions not only reshape the futures of these franchises but also have…
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Davante Adams Signs 2 Year Deal with the Rams
The LA Rams have signed Davante Adams to a 2 year contract worth $46 million (with $26 million guaranteed). Adams is a 3-time all pro wide receiver but has had a rough go for the last few seasons. He spent some time with the Raiders, but the team was such a dumpster fire that he…
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DK Metcalf Traded to the Steelers: New Home or Wide Receiver Graveyard?
Welp, it finally happened. DK Metcalf is now a Pittsburgh Steeler. The man who once chased down Budda Baker like a Terminator is heading to the land of Primanti Bros. sandwiches and a quarterback depth chart that looks… questionable at best. For Seattle, this move marks the end of an era – one where they…
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March 9th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (2-3) – Artemi Panarin (NYR) o0.5 Assists. Ain’t no way the Habs got shutout.. whatever I’m over it. Anyways, Panarin has been a playmaking machine, and he’s playing against a team that allows plenty of high-danger chances. -C NBA (3-2) – DeMar DeRozan u24.5pts. Late on the punch with this one I apologize. Let’s…
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Browns and Garrett Agree on Huge Contract Extension Amid Trade Request Drama
Just in – The Cleveland Browns sign Myles Garrett to a 4 year extension (6 total years) at $40,000,000 per year. The extension comes with a no-trade clause and $100,000,000 guaranteed cash during the first three years of the contract. It also boasts $88,800,000 in execution guarantees and $122,796,125 in total guarantees. The Browns were…
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March 8th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (2-2) – Montreal Canadiens Puckline. The Flames are struggling, the Habs are rolling, and Cole Caufield is about to light up Dustin Wolf. Montreal’s taking this one—bet with confidence, cash out with a smile. -C NBA (3-1) – Jaylen Brown o10.5 RAs. Oh boy, we have got a doozy of a matchup tonight. Lakers…
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Geno Smith Traded to the Raiders: Fantasy Fallout and Wild Predictions
In the latest episode of NFL Offseason Chaos, the Seattle Seahawks have traded quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2025 third-round pick. That’s right – the guy who went from Russell Wilson’s backup to Pro Bowler is now packing his bags for Sin City, where Pete Carroll is assembling his old…
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The NHL Trade Deadline: Winners, Losers, and the Marchand Mayhem
The 2025 NHL trade deadline has come and gone, leaving hockey fans either ecstatic, confused, or drowning their sorrows in a Molson. Some teams went all-in, some made questionable moves, and the Boston Bruins apparently decided to just give away their players like it was a Black Friday clearance sale. Let’s break down the biggest…
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March 7th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (1-2) – Winnipeg Jets Moneyline. Betting on the Jets tonight is a smart play. Winnipeg has been one of the best defensive teams in the league, allowing the fewest goals per game, with Connor Hellebuyck providing elite goaltending. Meanwhile, New Jersey has struggled offensively, scoring just seven goals in their last four games, and…
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March 6th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (1-1) – Shane Wright o0.5 Points. Shane Wright is heating up, and betting on him to get a point tonight feels like easy money. He just scored in Seattle’s last game and had a five-game point streak in February—dude’s clearly feeling it. Plus, he helped engineer some comeback wins last month, so he’s not…
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DK Metcalf’s Trade Request: A Hilarious Dive into the Seahawks’ WR Woes
In a plot twist that could rival any soap opera, the Seattle Seahawks have released veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett, prompting star receiver DK Metcalf to request a trade faster than you can say “rebuilding year.” Potential Landing Spots for DK Metcalf As Metcalf updates his LinkedIn profile and contemplates life beyond the Pacific Northwest,…
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Eagles Extend Barkley Through 2029 with Record Breaking Deal
The Philadelphia Eagles are extending the contract of star running back Saquon Barkley. Saquon had only played 1 of his original 3 year deal with the eagles, and he has now added 2 more – making him an eagle for at least 4 more seasons. Barkley signed a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension. Football analyst…
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March 5th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL (0-1) – Robert Thomas o0.5 Points I love Robert Thomas over 0.5 points against the Kings tonight. He’s been absolutely dialed in, averaging 1.4 points per game over his last 10 and hasn’t been held off the scoresheet since January. The guy is just too consistent to ignore, especially against a Kings team that…
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Did the NHL Impress more than just Canada and the Usual U.S. Niche Hockey States with the 4 Nations Faceoff?
This year’s NBA All-Star Weekend found itself clashing with an unlikely opponent for viewership. The NHL??? That’s right, this year’s 4 Nations Hockey Faceoff left many people impressed with the current state of hockey and with a sour taste for the NBA as the all star weekend was, once again, a severe let down for…
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Jets Chaos Continues: No Saleh, No Rodgers, No Davante—But Hey, We Got Aaron Glenn!
Ah, the New York Jets. The franchise that treats stability like a fumbled snap in the rain. First, they fire Robert Saleh. Then Aaron Rodgers packs up his essential oils and darkness retreat brochures and leaves. And now, they’ve cut Davante Adams. At this point, what’s next? Are they moving back to Shea Stadium? Retiring…
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Lakers Shoot into 2nd in the West? Mavs Season Finished with Kyrie and AD Sidelined?
When the big trade went down a month ago that sent Luka to the Lakers, the sports world was stunned. Normally I would mention something like that with emphasis on it being only the North American sports community that was left in awe, but I’m not so sure this time. It was reported that the…
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March 4th – Daily Picks by CJ
NHL – Neal Pionk o1.5 Shots on Goal Neal Pionk over 1.5 shots on goal is a strong bet against the Islanders tonight. He’s been consistently firing the puck, averaging 3.0 shots per game over his last eight outings and hasn’t dipped below two shots since January, showing a high floor for this prop. The…
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Bengals Franchise Tag Tee Higgins Again: Smart Move or Delayed Breakup?
The Cincinnati Bengals have officially placed the franchise tag on wide receiver Tee Higgins for the second straight year, keeping him in orange and black for the 2025 season. This move doesn’t come as a huge surprise—rumors had been swirling for weeks—but it does bring up some big questions about the team’s future and what…
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Deebo Samuel Traded to Washington: How It Impacts the Commanders and Fantasy Football
The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick. This move aims to bolster the Commanders’ receiving corps, providing quarterback Jayden Daniels with an additional offensive weapon. Deebo Samuel’s 2024 Performance: In the 2024 season, Samuel played 15 games, recording 51…
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