Steve Merril Betting Picks, Futures, & Predictions

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

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NBA Team Total Starts Wed 11/4

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CFB Total Starts Thu 11/5

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NBA

(513) Utah Jazz at (514) New Orleans Pelicans: Spread

8:10pm EST - Nov 4/2026

THE PLAY: New Orleans Pelicans -4.5 (-115)

New Orleans comes into this game in good current form. The Pelicans are on a 3-game winning streak where they’ve scored 121 points or more in every game. New Orleans also has in-season revenge after losing in Utah by a single point (120-119) in late October. The Jazz are just 1-6 SU on the season, and they’ve been mostly uncompetitive. Aside from the recent fortunate win over New Orleans, the Jazz have lost the previous 8 meetings between the two. The Pelicans will come with their best effort, so lay the points with the motivated home team in this game on Wednesday night.

Play PELICANS (-).

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Date

Sport

Pick

Result

Nov 02

NBA

New Orleans Pelicans +5.5 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Nov 01

NFL

Kansas City Chiefs -1.0 (-105)
(Analysis)

Loss

Nov 01

NFL

Los Angeles Chargers +6.5 (-108)
(Analysis)

Loss

Nov 01

NFL

Baltimore Ravens +3.0 (-102)
(Analysis)

Loss

Oct 31

CFB

UCLA -22.0 (-110)
(Analysis)

Win

Oct 31

CFB

Louisville -22.5 (-108)
(Analysis)

Win

Oct 31

CFB

(191) Auburn at (192) Mississippi: Total Total Over 57.5 (-108)
(Analysis)

Win

Oct 30

NBA

Charlotte Hornets +1.5 (-120)
(Analysis)

Loss

Oct 29

CFB

James Madison -18.5 (-114)
(Analysis)

Loss

Oct 28

NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves -3.5 (-114)
(Analysis)

Loss

Oct 27

MLB

(957) Milwaukee Brewers at (958) Tampa Bay Rays: Total Total Over 7.0 (-107) Action
(Analysis)

Push

Oct 26

MLB

(955) Milwaukee Brewers at (956) Tampa Bay Rays: Total Total Over 7.0 (-115) Robert Gasser (LHP), Freddy Peralta (RHP) Must Start
(Analysis)

Win

Oct 25

NFL

Cincinnati Bengals -2.5 (-112)
(Analysis)

Win

Oct 25

NFL

Detroit Lions -3.0 (-120)
(Analysis)

Push

Oct 25

NFL

(463) Indianapolis Colts at (464) Minnesota Vikings: Total Total Over 41.5 (-108)
(Analysis)

Loss

Oct 25

NFL

(473) Kansas City Chiefs at (474) Seattle Seahawks: Total Total Over 42.0 (-114)
(Analysis)

Loss

Oct 24

CFB

Boise State -14.0 (-112)
(Analysis)

Win

Oct 24

CFB

UCLA -14.5 (-106)
(Analysis)

Win

Oct 24

CFB

Alabama -13.0 (-110)
(Analysis)

Loss

Oct 23

NBA

New Orleans Pelicans +1.5 (-118)
(Analysis)

Win

Consultant Bio

Steve Merril has won consistently for 30+ years as one of the best sports betting analysts in the nation. He credits his success to employing a variety of different handicapping techniques including statistical analysis, quantitative systems, and fundamentals such as matchups and emotion. By relying on numerous handicapping methods, Steve continues to beat the pointspread on a consistent basis in both college football and pro football, college and pro basketball, and baseball.

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 30+ 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 and seen each week on numerous radio and TV shows across the nation and social media platforms. 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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