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NBA Best Bets 74-51 ATS +72.72 units since Dec. 1st

#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 Mar 19, 12:37 PM EDT

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Thursday (3/19) Update

Last updated: Mar 19, 12:39 PM EDT

Thursday's complete Best Bet report (4 CBB + 2 NBA) is now posted. Complete NCAA Tournament Bracket is now available for all subscribers. Check back Friday for your next update.

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NCAA TOURNEY $$$ MAKER

Steve Merril is RED~HOT in basketball, and he has isolated a strong side play in tournament action for Thursday - NCAA TOURNEY $$$ MAKER - Don’t miss out - Get this EASY TV WINNER right now - Guaranteed Side that will CASH IN BIG!

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NCAA TOURNEY **BEST BET** TOTAL

Steve Merril doesn’t release many college basketball totals, so when he does you need to TAKE NOTICE!  Steve has dominated the NCAA tournament for 2 decades, and he’s releasing a BEST BET total on Thursday that you don’t want to miss - Get on this EASY TV WINNER right now - Guaranteed Over/Under that will CRUSH YOUR BOOK!

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NBA Totals Crusher

Steve Merril is SMOKIN’ HOT in the NBA right now - (74-51 ATS) over his last 125 plays!  Steve has isolated a strong BEST BET totals play for Thursday night - Totals Crusher - You don’t want to miss this EASY WINNER - Get it RIGHT NOW!  Guaranteed Over/Under that will CASH IN BIG!

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NBA Spread Crusher

Steve Merril is SMOKIN’ HOT in the NBA right now - (74-51 ATS) over his last 125 plays!  Steve has isolated a strong BEST BET side play for Thursday night - Spread Crusher - You don’t want to miss this EASY WINNER - Get it RIGHT NOW!  Guaranteed Side that will CRUSH YOUR BOOK!

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**FRIDAY** NCAA Tourney SHOCKER

Steve Merril is CRUSHING THE BOOKS in basketball right now!  Steve has uncovered a powerful LIVE UNDERDOG side play for Friday in college basketball - NCAA Tourney SHOCKER - you don’t want to miss this one - Guaranteed Side that will CASH IN BIG!

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Friday - NCAA Tourney Steamroller Blowout

Steve Merril has been SMOKIN’ THE BOOKS in basketball, and he’s releasing his STRONGEST BEST BET side play of the First Round in the NCAA Tournament on Friday night! You don’t want to miss this one - Steamroller B-L-O-W-O-U-T - Guaranteed Side that will WIN BIG!

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(723) Pennsylvania at (724) Illinois: Spread
9:25pm EDT - Mar 19/2026

THE PLAY: Illinois -25.5 (-108)

Pennsylvania was the surprise team to come out of the Ivy League.  The best team in the conference was Yale by a pretty wide margin, but the Quakers got hot late and upset the Bulldogs to get this bid.  However, Penn is not a good team, and they may be missing their best player as well.  This is a monumental step-up in class against an Illinois team poised to make a deep run in this tournament.  The Illini lost to Wisconsin in overtime after blowing a 15-point lead with just 10 minutes left in their first conference tournament game.  Illinois has had 5 days to regroup and get ready for this matchup, so we can expect a big effort for all 40 minutes.  This is a complete mismatch, so lay the points with Illinois in this game on Thursday night.

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Date
Sport
Pick
Result
Mar 19
CBB
Nebraska -13 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 18
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies +13.5 (-118)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 18
CBB
Murray State +8.5 (-113)
(Analysis)
Loss
Mar 18
NBA
Dallas Mavericks +8.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Loss
Mar 17
NBA
(531) San Antonio Spurs at (532) Sacramento Kings Under +236.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 17
NBA
(529) Philadelphia 76ers at (530) Denver Nuggets Under +236.5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 17
NBA
(527) Phoenix Suns at (528) Minnesota Timberwolves Under +222.5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 17
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks +10.5 (-105)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 17
NBA
(519) Miami Heat at (520) Charlotte Hornets Under +233.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Loss
Mar 16
NBA
(505) Portland Trail Blazers at (506) Brooklyn Nets Over +221 (-108)
(Analysis)
Loss
Mar 15
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers +8.5 (-114)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 15
NBA
(571) Golden State Warriors at (572) New York Knicks Over +218.5 (-100)
(Analysis)
Loss
Mar 14
CBB
Virginia +7.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 14
NBA
(557) Denver Nuggets at (558) Los Angeles Lakers Over +245.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 14
NBA
(549) Milwaukee Bucks at (550) Atlanta Hawks Under +228.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 13
NBA
(541) Minnesota Timberwolves at (542) Golden State Warriors Over +223.5 (-105)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 13
NBA
(539) New Orleans Pelicans at (540) Houston Rockets Under +230.5 (-115)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 13
NBA
Chicago Bulls +13.5 (-105)
(Analysis)
Win
Mar 13
NBA
(533) Memphis Grizzlies at (534) Detroit Pistons Under +233.5 (-110)
(Analysis)
Loss
Mar 12
CBB
New Mexico -14.5 (-115)
(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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