Sports Handicapper John Ryan's Picks & Predictions

Charlotte 49ers vs. Davidson Wildcats  
8-Unit bet on Charlotte priced as a 9.5-point underdog. 

The following NCAA betting algorithm has gone 33-24 SU (58%) and 40-16 ATS (71.4%) since 2019. The requirements needed for this a betting opportunity to be validatedis as follows:  

Bet on teams with 7 or more days of rest.  

That team is coming off a horrid loss by 15 or more points. 

 They were priced as the favorite.  

If these dogs have had 10 or more days of rest, they have gone 12-7 SU (63%) and 15-3 ATS for 83% winning bets since 2019. 

Charlotte 49ers: The 49ers are currently 4-3 and have struggled on the road with a 0-1 record away from home. They average 71.6 points per game on 42.3% shooting and allow 71.4 points per game on 46.2% shooting. 

Davidson Wildcats: The Wildcats are 6-2 and have been dominant at home with a 4-0 record. They average 78.3 points per game on 47% shooting and allow 74 points per game on 45.1% shooting. 

Key Players 

Charlotte 49ers: 

Nik Graves: Averaging 15.6 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. 

Giancarlo Rosado: Averaging 12.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. 

Davidson Wildcats: 

Reed Bailey: Averaging 18.4 points and 7.3 rebounds. 

Connor Kochera: Averaging 16.9 points and 3.1 assists. 

Significant Matchups 

Reed Bailey vs. Charlotte's Defense: Bailey has been a standout player for Davidson, and his performance will be crucial. Charlotte's defense will need to step up to contain him. 

Nik Graves vs. Davidson's Defense: Graves is Charlotte's leading scorer, and his ability to penetrate Davidson's defense will be key for the 49ers. 

Three-Point Shooting: Davidson averages 7.5 made 3-pointers per game, while Charlotte gives up 6.1 per game. Controlling the perimeter will be vital for both teams. 

Three-Point Percentage: Davidson shoots 33.3% from beyond the arc, while Charlotte shoots 30.7%. 

Assist-to-Turnover Ratio: Charlotte ranks third in the AAC with 15.3 assists per game led by Giancarlo Rosado averaging 3.8 assists. Davidson averages 16.6 assists per game. 

Bruins vs Jets NHL Game Preview 
8-Unit bet on the Jets using the –1.5 puck line priced at  

Consider an alternative betting strategy placing 3.5 units on the puck line and 4.5 unit =s using the money line. 

The following NHL betting algorithm has produced a 251-144 SU record (64%) winning bets since 2006 and a highly profitable 49-19 for 72% winning bets that have averaged a -128 wager and has earned a 35% ROI over the past three seasons. A $100 bettor has made a profit of $2,795 over the past three years. The requirements are:  

Bet on home teams using the money line priced between -110 and -150.  

Our home team lost their previous game by three or more goals.  

The visitors scored three or more goals in each of their last two games. 

Team Overview 

Boston Bruins: The Bruins are currently holding a 15-11-3 record overall and a 6-5-1 record on the road. They are first in the NHL with 133 total penalties, averaging 4.6 penalties per game. 

Winnipeg Jets: The Jets have a 20-9 record overall and a 9-3-0 record in home games. They are tied for first in the NHL with 40 points. 

Top Performers 

Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand has 11 goals and 10 assists, while David Pastrnak has one goal and nine assists over the past 10 games. 

Winnipeg Jets: Kyle Connor has 15 goals and 18 assists, and Joshua Morrissey has seven assists over the past 10 games. 

Recent Form 

Boston Bruins: The Bruins have won seven of their last nine games under interim head coach Joe Sacco. They are averaging 2.8 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.6 penalties, and 8.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game over their last 10 games. 

Winnipeg Jets: The Jets have a 4-6-0 record in their last 10 games, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.9 assists, 3.4 penalties, and 8.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. 

Betting Odds and Totals 

Moneyline: Boston Bruins +120, Winnipeg Jets -140 

Over/Under: 5.5 goals 

Significant Matchups 

Shots on Goal: The Jets rank higher in shots on goal compared to the Bruins. 

Short-Handed Goals: The Bruins have been effective with short-handed goals. 

Average Penalty Minutes: The Bruins lead the league in average penalty minutes per game. 

Goaltenders 

Boston Bruins: Jeremy Swayman is scheduled to start with a record of 9-11 and a save percentage of .893. 

Winnipeg Jets: Connor Hellebuyck is set to start with a record of 15-4-0 and a save percentage of .931, which leads the NHL. 

Key Factors 

Bruins' Penalty Kill: The Bruins' penalty kill will be crucial, especially against the Jets' power play which has been struggling recently. 

Jets' Offensive Depth: The Jets have 11 double-digit goal scorers, including Kyle Connor (33 points), Gabriel Vilardi (20 points), and Mark Scheifele (31 points).  

NBA Cup Quarterfinal Preview: Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks 
8-unit bet on the Magic priced as 7-point underdogs. 

Game Details 

Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 

Time: 7:00 PM ET 

Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI 

Broadcast: TNT 

Team Statistics 

Orlando Magic: 17-9 (3rd in the East) 

Milwaukee Bucks: 12-11 (6th in the East) 

NBA Betting Algorithm 

The following NBA situational betting algorithm has gone 21-17 SU and 12-26 ATS for 31% winning bets since 2018. RThe requirements need for a qualified betting opportunity are: 

Fade the Bucks has a home favorite. 

Their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is coming off a double-double. 

Antetokounmpo scored 34 or more points and had 15 or more rebounds in that double-double. 

If the Bucks are priced as 6 to 13,5-point favorite in this situation, they have gone an abysmal 12-8 SU and 5-15 ATS for 25%. 

Key Player Statistics 

Orlando Magic: 

Jalen Suggs: 16 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.5 SPG 

Goga Bitadze: 12.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 4 APG 

Milwaukee Bucks: 

Giannis Antetokounmpo: 32.5 PPG, 11.6 RPG, 6.2 APG, 1.3 BPG 

Damian Lillard: 25.7 PPG, 7.5 APG, 45 FG%, 37.1 3PT% 

Betting Odds and Totals 

Moneyline: Milwaukee Bucks (-285), Orlando Magic (+230) 

Spread: Bucks -7 (-110) 

Total: 214.0 (Over/Under) 

Significant Matchups 

Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Goga Bitadze: Giannis' dominance in the paint will be a major challenge for Bitadze, who will need to step up defensively. 

Damian Lillard vs. Jalen Suggs: Lillard's scoring and playmaking abilities will test Suggs' defensive skills and ability to create offense. 

Three-Point Shooting: The Bucks rank 3rd in the NBA with a 39.4% three-point shooting percentage, while the Magic struggle at 31.1%, the worst in the league. Containing the Bucks' outside shooting will be crucial for Orlando. 

Team Rankings in Key Statistics 

Pace of Play: Bucks rank 14th (113.4 PPG), Magic rank 25th (107.6 PPG) 

Three-Point Percentage: Bucks rank 3rd (39.4%), Magic rank 30th (31.1%) 

Assist-to-Turnover Ratio: Bucks rank 24th (23.7 assists, 14.3 turnovers), Magic rank 10th (13.3 assists, 10.8 turnovers)