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Phil Naessens spent 38 years as a high performance international tennis coach and has been handicapping sports since he was a kid. He published his first tennis article in 2005 and has been writing ever since at places like SB Nation, Winners & Whiners, Stat Salt, Sharp App as well as many others. Phil has published four sports betting books and hosts podcasts This Week in Tennis, The Phil Naessens Show, and Line Grinders Betting Podcast.

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I hit a 23-1 long shot betting on a horse while waiting to pick up my grandmother from bingo at the Showboat in Vegas. What makes it memorable is I wanted to bet just 10, but mistakenly handed the ticket writer $100. Pride made me roll with it and needless to say, I paid for supper that night. Horse name: No Commitment, first race, Santa Anita, October 18, 1992.
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2013 Wimbledon First Round. I was the resident pro at the Corfu Holiday Palace in Corfu, Greece, it was raining, so I stopped in the bar for a beverage. The bartender starts asking me about tennis matches, and little did I know he was filling out a parlay ticket. We hit 16 out of 17 and our only loss was when Rafael Nadal was upset in the first round by Steve Darcis. UGH
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Sweet 16 Parlay Picks: March Madness Predictions for Friday

Mar 28, 2024 • 3:35 PM ET

Phil Naessens is attacking some totals as well as the March Madness player prop markets as he makes his best college basketball betting picks for parlays on Friday evening. Find out his best bets for these Sweet 16 tilts.

UNLV vs Seton Hall Predictions, Picks, and Odds for NIT Quarterfinals Matchup

Mar 27, 2024 • 3:11 PM ET

The second batch of NIT quarterfinals tip off tonight when UNLV takes on Seton Hall in New Jersey. Given both teams struggle to score, our CBB betting picks believe points will be at a premium in this tightly contested affair.

West Virginia vs Iowa Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Caitlin Clark Lets Fire From Deep

Mar 25, 2024 • 5:32 PM ET

Caitlin Clark's final home game for the Iowa Hawkeyes is poised to be a thrilling affair against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Neither team boasts a particularly daunting defense, meaning Clark & Co. could fire away early and often.

Round 2 March Madness Parlay Picks: NC State Stops Gohlke

Mar 22, 2024 • 6:30 PM ET

With March Madness rolling on this weekend, college basketball expert Phil Naessens has put together not one but two Round of 32 parlays featuring a variety of sides, totals, and player props. Will Jack Gohlke stay hot from deep?

Holy Cross vs Iowa Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Caitlin Clark's Title Quest Begins

Mar 22, 2024 • 2:17 PM ET

Caitlin Clark and Iowa begin their run to an NCAA championship on Saturday against Holy Cross. Our women's March Madness picks break down the best bets as the game's best player aims to keep making history.

Round 1 March Madness Parlay Picks: Under the Spotlight

Mar 20, 2024 • 4:49 PM ET

With March Madness set to tip, our college basketball expert Phil Naessens has put together not one, but two round 1 parlays that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Don't expect many points though, as Unders are the focal point.

Xavier vs Georgia Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Musketeers Make for Minor March Madness Upset

Mar 19, 2024 • 10:21 AM ET

The Xavier Musketeers will be visiting the Georgia Bulldogs in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament, but our college basketball betting picks believe the road team has the tools to pull off an upset.

Duquesne vs VCU Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Defenses Dominate A-10 Final

Mar 17, 2024 • 9:21 AM ET

Both the Duquesne Dukes and the VCU Rams have made it to the Atlantic 10 Tournament Final on the backs of their defense, and Phil Naessens' college basketball betting picks don't expect either program to deviate from their strength today.

Brown vs Yale Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Bulldogs Set to Bludgeon in Ivy League Championship

Mar 16, 2024 • 7:16 PM ET

Despite both programs getting the best of one another this season, the Bulldogs possess a significant advantage on both ends of the floor. Phil Naessens has the lowdown for Sunday's Ivy League championship with our Brown vs. Yale betting picks.

Long Beach vs UC Davis Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Beach Hold Betting Value in West Conference Final

Mar 16, 2024 • 3:43 PM ET

California rivals collide when the Beach and Aggies rear their ugly heads in tonight's Conference Tournament final. Read more to see why Phil Naessens is targeting the underdog in our Long Beach vs. UC Davis betting picks.

Texas Southern vs Grambling State Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Battle For Tigers Supremacy

Mar 16, 2024 • 3:40 PM ET

These programs grind things out and Texas Southern will possibly be missing its top offensive threat, P.J. Henry. Does this open the door for Grambling to continue its surprising season? Our betting picks are focusing more on the total than the ML.

St. John's vs UConn Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Johnnies Go All In on Defense

Mar 15, 2024 • 1:14 PM ET

St. John's is fighting for its March Madness life tonight, but UConn won't make it any easier. With so much on the line for the Red Storm, our college basketball picks expect a chippy game with scoring coming at a premium.

Wagner vs Merrimack Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Warriors Win a Snoozer

Mar 12, 2024 • 10:17 AM ET

Two of the best defenses in the NEC will square off in the conference tournament final, and oddsmakers have set the total quite low. Still, our college basketball betting picks believe points will be extremely precious tonight.

East Tennessee St vs Samford Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Tired Legs in North Carolina

Mar 11, 2024 • 9:02 AM ET

ETSU is on a Cinderella run but fatigue could start to set in as the Buccaneers are double-digit underdogs after a comeback overtime win on Sunday. They get a big test against conference-leading Samford, but the spread might not be the angle to take.

Arkansas State vs James Madison Predictions, Picks, and Odds: Seeing Red Wolves

Mar 11, 2024 • 8:31 AM ET

James Madison is the hottest team in the country, riding a 12-game winning streak into the Sun Belt Final against Arkansas State. The hitch is JMU hasn't been particularly strong at covering spreads. Will the Red Wolves add to those woes?

Michigan State vs Indiana Odds, Picks and Predictions: Desperate Hoosiers Hang Tough

Mar 10, 2024 • 10:47 AM ET

Indiana's season hinges on getting a win tonight and, but if nothing else, desperation should allow the Hoosiers to hang around. Read more in our NCAAB betting picks below.

Nebraska vs Iowa Odds, Picks and Predictions: Cornhuskers Go Down Swinging

Mar 10, 2024 • 9:54 AM ET

The Iowa Hawkeyes will look to win the Big Ten tournament and carry that momentum into the madness, but the Hawkeyes are laying 16 points and our college basketball picks think that's simply too many points.

Texas A&M vs Mississippi Odds, Picks and Predictions: Aggies Rough up Rebs on Boards

Mar 9, 2024 • 9:22 AM ET

The Texas A&M Aggies are in a bind in terms of available paths to make the NCAA Tournament, but our college basketball betting picks believe they have the ingredients to upset the Mississippi Rebels on Senior Day.

Memphis vs Florida Atlantic Odds, Picks and Predictions: Owls Grind Out Low-Scoring Win

Mar 8, 2024 • 8:29 PM ET

It's the AAC regular season finale for both teams and there's plenty to play for. Our college basketball betting picks envision this game as a slow, physical affair with limited offense. Read on to find out why we are backing the under on Saturday!

Wichita State vs Tulane Odds, Picks and Predictions: Riding a Green Wave of Scoring

Mar 8, 2024 • 9:40 AM ET

Tulane's defense hasn't been able to stop anyone all year, but our college basketball picks aren't expecting that to matter much when Wichita State pays a visit tonight.

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