Expert Sports Picks and Betting Predictions

After a 0-3 start, the Texans and their fans were in a crisis. In fairness, they lost those games by a total of 13 points. Starting in Week 4, they righted the ship and began winning...and winning...and winning.

The Chargers had a very good regular season...in context.

To show the fickleness of the fans and media, the 49ers were being celebrated as the most dangerous team in the NFL playoffs. They had overcome the litany of injuries to QB Brock Purdy, defensive lineman Nick Bosa, linebacker Fred Warner, tight end George Kittle, and tackle Trent Williams, among others, to be on the verge of getting the #1 seed in the conference and a great shot at Super Bowl LX.

After the Rams' Week 15, 41-34 shootout win over the Lions, they were in contention for the NFC West title, the #1 seed in the conference, and perhaps a clear road to Super Bowl LX.

One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Dallas Mavericks hosting the Brooklyn Nets. Who has the edge in our Mavericks vs Nets pick?

One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Indiana Pacers hosting the Boston Celtics. Who has the edge in our Pacers vs Celtics pick?

One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Utah Jazz. Who has the edge in our Cavaliers vs Jazz pick?

One of the games on Sunday's NBA slate features the Denver Nuggets hosting the Milwaukee Bucks. Who has the edge in our Nuggets vs Bucks pick?

Cross-conference NHL action is set for Jan 11, as the Winnipeg Jets chase successive wins when they travel to the New Jersey Devils. Find our picks here.

Western Conference NHL action is set for Bridgestone Arena on Jan 10. Find our Blackhawks vs. Predators picks here.

An interesting matchup in the Eastern Conference of the NHL is set for Jan 10, as the in-form Tampa Bay Lightning travel to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Teams that find themselves at contrasting ends of the NHL standings collide on Jan 10, as the Colorado Avalanche host the Columbus Blue Jackets. Find our picks here.

Oregon and Indiana face off in the CFP Semifinals in a key rematch. The Ducks are looking to avenge their only defeat of the season, but face an uphill battle against the absolutely dominant Hoosiers.

Miami and Ole Miss meet in the CFP Semifinals on Thursday. Ole Miss enters as the underdog and the SEC's last hope at having a team in the Finals this year. This one should come down to the wire.

The 2025 ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa will be the first ever meeting between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Vanderbilt Commodores. This adds an extra layer of intrigue to this SEC vs. Big Ten showdown in Florida.

Allegiant Stadium will host the matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Utah Utes in the SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl. These teams have met four times in the past, with Nebraska winning all four.

The third-round weekend in the FA Cup concludes on Jan 12, as Barnsley travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool. Find the odds and our picks here.

An FA Cup classic could be on the cards at Fratton Park on Jan 11, as Premier League leaders Arsenal travel to Championship side Portsmouth. Find our picks here.

An all-Premier League clash is set for the FA Cup this weekend, as Man United welcome Brighton to Old Trafford. Find the odds and our picks for the third-round clash here.

A tie that indicates exactly what the FA Cup is about will be staged at the Etihad Stadium on Jan 10, as Premier League heavyweights Man City host League One Exeter City. Find the odds and our picks here.

Ohio State and Maryland meet on Sunday in a key Big-10 battle. The Terrapins will look to remain as the conference's second-highest ranked team. They face a challenge against Ohio State's defense.

Oklahoma and Kentucky face off this week in a crucial SEC clash. The winner of this game may lock down a spot in the top-5 as they take one step closer to earning a top seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Texas and LSU clash this week in a meeting of SEC giants. The Tigers have slid since losing their last two games, and will aim to stop the bleeding against an undefeated Texas team that looms large.

Houston and Florida meet in the NCAA Championship Game, facing off for the first time in over 50 years. In our Florida vs Houston pick, we expect the Cougars to enter with momentum after stunning Duke. They will face another uphill battle against the SEC champion Gators.