Sports Handicapper John Ryan's Picks & Predictions

Cavs vs Nuggets 
9 EST 
7-Unit bet on the UNDER currently priced at 240.5 points. 

Since 2019, this NBA betting strategy has achieved a record of 120 wins, 48 losses, and 4 pushes on Under bets, resulting in a 71% success rate. To use the algorithm: 

Place an Under bet when both teams have won at least 60% of their games so far that season. 

The game’s total is above the road team’s average total for the year. 

The road team is playing their third game after having had four or more days of rest. 

When these conditions are met in the second half of the regular season, the Under bet has been exceptionally profitable, posting a record of 87 wins, 32 losses, and 4 pushes—a 74% win rate. 

Bulls vs Nets 
7:30 EST 
5-Unit bet on the Bulls priced as a 3.5-point favorite. 

The following NBA betting algorithm has produced an exception record going 140-51 SU and 119-69-3 ATS for 63% winning bets since 1995. The requirements are:  

Bet on road favorites.  

The opponent has won 67% or fewer of their games on the season.  

The opponent led by 20 or more points at the half o their previous game.  

If the game is a conference matchup, our favorites have compiled a 95-30 SU and 83-39-3 ATS mark good for 68% winning bets. 

NBA Betting Algorithm: Road Favorite Dominance Strategy 

This NBA betting algorithm has established a remarkable track record, achieving a 140-51 straight-up (SU) record and a 119-69-3 against-the-spread (ATS) record since 1995. This equates to a 63% win rate for qualifying bets, highlighting its effectiveness over a significant sample size. 

Algorithm Criteria 

Target road favorites as the basis for all bets. 

The opposing team must have won 67% or fewer of their games during the current season, ensuring the favorite is not facing a dominant opponent. 

The opponent must have held a lead of 20 points or more at halftime in their previous game, indicating the possibility of a letdown or regression in their next outing. 

When the game is a conference matchup, the reliability of this strategy increases. In these situations, road favorites have compiled an outstanding 95-30 SU record and an 83-39-3 ATS mark, producing a 68% success rate for bettors. The algorithm leverages both team performance trends and situational factors to identify high-probability betting opportunities on the road, particularly within conference play. 

76ers vs Blazers 
7 EST 
7-Unit bet on the 76ers priced as a 3.5-point favorite. 

Since 2017, this NBA betting algorithm has achieved a 179-69 SU (72%) and 142-100-6 ATS (59%) record. Criteria: 

Bet on favorites with a 3.5 to 9.5 point spread in the second half of the regular season. 

The favorite’s last three games had totals going Under by at least 30 points. 

Only four or fewer double-digit scorers in their previous game. 

For non-conference matchups, results improve to 58-17 SU (77%) and 48-26-1 ATS (65%). 

The following NBA betting algorithm has produced a 74-26 SU and 65-25-1 ATS record for 65% winning bets since 2017. The requirements are:  

Bet on favorites between 3.5 and 7.5 points.  

That favorite has seen their last three games play UNDER by 30 or more points over their last three games.  

The game occurs in the second half of the season.  

The total is priced between 225 and 234.5 points. 

NBA Betting Algorithm: Second Half Favorite Strategy 

This NBA betting algorithm has demonstrated a strong track record since 2017, producing a 74-26 straight-up (SU) and 65-25-1 against-the-spread (ATS) record. This equates to a 65% success rate for winning bets. The strategy is built on a specific set of criteria, targeting favorites in select situations during the second half of the NBA season. 

Algorithm Criteria 

Wager on favorites with a point spread between 3.5 and 7.5 points. 

The favorite must have had their last three games collectively finish UNDER the posted total by 30 or more points. 

The game must occur in the second half of the NBA season. 

The total for the matchup is set between 225 and 234.5 points. 

By adhering to this framework, the algorithm isolates high-probability betting opportunities, leveraging market trends and team performance patterns to maximize its effectiveness. The historical data underscores the reliability of this approach for those seeking consistent returns in NBA betting. 

Grizzlies vs Warriors 
7 EST 
7-Unit bet on the Warriors priced as a 6.5-point favorite. 

The following NBA betting algorithm has produced a solid 123-41 SU (75%) and 103-57-4ATS mark good for 64.4% winning bets over the past five seasons. The requirements are:  

Bet on favorites priced between 3.5 and 7.5 points.  

That team has seen the total play Under by 35 or more points spanning their previous three games.  

The game occurs in the second half of the regular season and the playoffs.  

Our favorite has the better true shooting percentage. 

NBA Betting Algorithm: Second Half and Playoff Favorite Strategy 

This NBA betting algorithm has demonstrated consistent success over the past five seasons, delivering a strong 123-41 straight-up (SU) record (75%) and a 103-57-4 against-the-spread (ATS) mark, resulting in a 64.4% rate of winning bets. The system is built around a distinct set of criteria designed to identify optimal betting opportunities for favorites during key points of the season. 

Algorithm Criteria 

Wager on favorites with a point spread between 3.5 and 7.5 points. 

The favorite must have had their previous three games collectively finish UNDER the posted total by 35 or more points. 

The game must occur in the second half of the regular season or during the playoffs. 

The favorite must possess the superior true shooting percentage compared to their opponent. 

By adhering strictly to these parameters, the algorithm isolates high-probability matchups and leverages performance data to maximize effectiveness and reliability for bettors seeking consistent returns. 

Pistons vs Hornets 
7 EST 
5-Unit bet on the Pistons priced as a 1.5-point favorite. 

The following NBA betting algorithm has produced a 56-43 SU (57%) and 60-37-2 ATS record good for 62% winning bets since 1996. The requirements are:  

Bet on road teams priced between a 3.5-point favorite and 3.5-point underdog.  

That team is coming off a home win by 20 or more points.  

The opponent has scored 105 or more points five or more of their last 6 games.  

If the total is priced at 225 or more points, road teams have gone 41-29 SU and 44-24-2 ATS for 65% winning bets. The clincher is if our team is playing with 2 days of rest has produced an incredible 11-2 SU (85%) and 12-1 ATS good for 92% winning bets. 

1 Arizona vs 11 Kansas 
9 EST ESPN 
10-Unit bet on Kansas priced as a 2.5-point underdog and is valid up to a 2.5-point favorite. 

I do not think the line will jump to a 3.5-point favorite, but just in case a rare situation takes place, we are all prepared. The following NCAA Basketball betting algorithm has compiled a 26-5 ATS record for 84% winning bets since 2017. The required situations are: 

Bet on a home team priced between the 3’s. 

The opponent is undefeated on the season. 

The opponent has won at least 8 games on the season. 

Kansas has been a home dog just 9 times under head coach Bill Self and his Jayhawks have gone 5-2 SUATS. Back on January 13th, I had a 10-UNIT MAX bet on Kansas priced as a 3.5-point home underdog to Iowa State and they won 84-63! Kansas has hosted top 5 teams 11 times since 2010 and have gone an impressive 9-2 SU and 7-4 ATS. Even for top-rated teams, the Allen Fieldhouse is one of the most difficult venues to come away from with a win. 

Oregon vs Indiana 
8:30 EST 
7-Unit bet on Oregon priced as an 11.5-point underdog. 

The following NCAA Basketball betting algorithm has compiled a 26-5 ATS record for 84% winning bets since 2017. The required situations are: 

Bet on a road team. 

That road team has seen their games play UNDER the total by 6 or more points in each of their previous games. 

The host has seen their last seven games play OVER by 42 or more points.