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NBA Best Bets (41-29 ATS) +36.96 units Dec/Jan/Feb

#1 ranked All-Time NBA Best Bet Sides; 83-54 (61%) +95.92 units in 2023-2024

#1 ranked MLB Best Bets +105.72 units in 2024

#1 ranked All Sports Best Bets +133.04 units in 2024

#1 ranked All Sports +117.69 units Sides 2022-2023

NFL Best Bets +73.84 units, 60% (72-48) L15+ months

Last updated Feb 18, 12:48 PM EST

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Thursday (2/19) Update

Last updated: Feb 19, 12:26 PM EST

Thursday's complete Best Bet report (1 NBA) is now posted. Check back Friday for your next update.

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Release Times for Best Bets:
Daily plays (NBA, NCAAB, MLB) are posted late morning/early afternoon each day.
Advance football plays are posted throughout the week, with final NCAAF report ready overnight Friday, and NFL ready overnight on Saturday.

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(515) Boston Celtics at (516) Golden State Warriors
10:10pm EST - Feb 19/2026

THE PLAY: Boston Celtics -5.5 (-110)

Boston was a surprise in the first half of the season.  The Celtics finished with a 35-19 record, including a solid 17-10 record on the road. Boston has a past history of being ready to roll off the All-Star break, and their winning ways should continue tonight at Golden State.  The Warriors were an up and down team in the first half, and mostly down since the injuries to Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry.  The team will now try and integrate Kristaps Porzingis into the mix, but that will take time to gel.  Tonight’s matchup against the Celtics is difficult, especially right off the extended break.  Boston is the more complete team on both ends of the court, so lay the points with the road favorite in this game on Thursday night.

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Sport
Pick
Result
Feb 18
CBB
Tennessee -10.5 (-105)
(Analysis)
Win
Feb 17
CBB
Ohio State +1.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
Feb 14
CBB
North Carolina -11.5 (-105)
(Analysis)
Win
Feb 14
CBB
Iowa +2.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Loss
Feb 14
CBB
Santa Clara +4.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Loss
Feb 13
CBB
Michigan State -2.5 (-108)
(Analysis)
Loss
Feb 12
NBA
(561) Dallas Mavericks at (562) Los Angeles Lakers Over +235.5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Loss
Feb 11
CBB
Northwestern +15.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
Feb 11
NBA
Denver Nuggets -13.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Loss
Feb 10
CBB
Richmond +4.5 (-118)
(Analysis)
Win
Feb 10
NBA
Phoenix Suns -8 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
Feb 10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers +9 (-114)
(Analysis)
Loss
Feb 09
NBA
Golden State Warriors -8.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Loss
Feb 08
NFL
Total Interceptions Thrown OVER 1.5 (-106)
(Analysis)
Win
Feb 08
NFL
Total Sacks Over 5.5 (100)
(Analysis)
Win
Feb 08
NFL
Drake Maye Passing Attempts Over 30.5 (-109)
(Analysis)
Win
Feb 08
NFL
Kayshon Boutte Receiving Yards Over 30.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Loss
Feb 08
NFL
New England Patriots +5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Loss
Feb 08
NFL
Sam Darnold Longest Passing Completion Over 35.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Loss
Feb 07
CBB
Colorado -3.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
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Consultant Bio

Steve Merril has won consistently for 25+ years as one of the best sports analysts in the nation.  He credits his success to employing a variety of different handicapping techniques such as statistical analysis, quantitative systems, and fundamentals such as matchups and emotion.  By relying on numerous handicapping methods, Steve continues to beat the point spread on a consistent basis in both college football and pro football, college and pro basketball, baseball, and racing.

Steve has numerous documented #1 finishes in all major sports and was the first person ever to win the prestigious $100,000 Insider's Handicapping Invitational.  Steve Merril's unique knowledge and understanding of the gaming industry is what separates him from other handicappers.  Steve has spent the past 25+ years studying the odds and probabilities associated with all forms of gambling, such as poker, casino games, and even the financial markets.  Steve has transferred this unique knowledge and understanding of statistics and probabilities into the sports world, which has enabled him to win on a consistent basis.

The most popular part of Steve Merril's award-winning selections is the fact he backs each game with a full, detailed report and analysis.  Steve is heard each week on numerous radio and TV shows across the nation.  You will learn while you earn with Steve Merril's daily Best Bets, as each selection is packed full of detailed information.  Join forces with the most knowledgeable gaming expert in the industry and have your most profitable season ever!

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