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| Sean has been handicapping professionally since 2003 and at SportsCapping since 2016. Check out his track record for yourself and see why so many clients are putting his 20+ years of experience to work for them! |
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| Matchup | Selection | W/L |
| NHL | Jan 18, 2025 Blues vs. Utah Hockey Club |
Utah Hockey Club -123 at BETONLINE |
in 15h |
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Saturday NHL Free play. My selection is on Utah over St. Louis at 9:05 pm ET on Saturday. The Blues enter this game on the heels of back-to-back home wins over Calgary but remain inconsistent overall, going 3-3 in their last six contests. Notably, St. Louis has dropped its last two road games, a troubling trend as they hit the road for this critical matchup. Utah, meanwhile, is looking to end a three-game losing streak, all of which occurred on home ice. Despite the recent skid, Utah has faced the tougher overall schedule this season and sits just five points behind St. Louis in the standings. This is a pivotal spot for the Hockey Club as it looks to finish strong on its seven-game homestand before facing a daunting matchup against Winnipeg on Sunday. Expect Utah to bring an elevated level of urgency and effort in front of its home crowd, taking advantage of a Blues team that has struggled to find its footing away from home. Take Utah. Projected score: Utah 4, St. Louis 2. |
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NBA | Jan 17, 2025 Thunder vs Mavs |
Mavs +8 -110 at betonline |
Won $100 |
| Play Type: Free | ||
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Friday NBA Free play. My selection is on Dallas plus the points over Oklahoma City at 8:40 pm ET on Friday. The Mavericks are in need of a bounce-back effort after dropping three straight games, including a tough loss to New Orleans on Wednesday in a back-to-back situation. That game ended in controversial fashion, which should fuel Dallas' motivation to respond on its home court. Despite their recent skid, the Mavericks are still a formidable team when focused, and this matchup offers an opportunity to turn things around. Oklahoma City enters this contest riding high with four straight wins both straight-up and against the spread. However, the Thunder face a challenging spot here, playing on the second night of a back-to-back following a blowout revenge win over Cleveland on Thursday. With a three-game homestand on deck starting Sunday, this could be a natural letdown spot for OKC. Expect Dallas to capitalize on the scheduling advantage and deliver a focused performance. Take Dallas. Projected score: Oklahoma City 113, Dallas 112. |
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NBA | Jan 17, 2025 Grizzlies vs Spurs |
UNDER 239½ -115 |
Lost $115.0 |
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Southwest Division Total of the Year. My selection is on the 'under' between Memphis and San Antonio at 9:40 pm ET on Friday. While both teams are coming off high-scoring performances and have trended toward the 'over' in recent games, I anticipate a shift in pace and defensive intensity in this rematch. Memphis, despite its recent stretch of 'over' results, has shown defensive consistency by holding four of its last five opponents to 41 or fewer made field goals. That defensive capability will likely come into play here. Additionally, San Antonio, which has struggled defensively in stretches, is capable of tightening up. The Spurs had held nine of their previous 11 opponents to 44 or fewer made field goals before Wednesday’s game. That poor showing defensively likely serves as a wake-up call as they aim to limit Memphis’ shooting efficiency, which was an unsustainable 51-for-103 in the last meeting. Expect both teams to make adjustments and this game to trend lower-scoring compared to their recent clash. Take the 'under.' Projected score: Memphis 115, San Antonio 106. |
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Sean Murphy made his professional debut as lead handicapper for Pat Miller Sports in 2003, continuing on with The Miller Group from 2006 through 2009. Sean broke away to found his own sports service in September 2009 and has now delivered 12 of 17 winning NFL seasons. Sean’s also cashed big in NCAA Football, as he’s won each of the last 3 seasons, recording wins with 57% of his overall bets. A key factor in Sean’s success is his knack for Over/Unders, which is no surprise given Sean’s reputation as a ‘numbers guru.’ Indeed, Sean’s knack for handling numbers is deep-rooted. He owns a business degree, with a major in finance, and is a member of the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma honor society for business students and scholars. Although Sean took a circuitous route to become a professional handicapper, sports betting has been a part of his life for as long as he can remember. In fact, he still fondly recalls his first successful venture into sports betting – a winning three-game NFL ‘Pro-Line’ parlay (offered by the Canadian lottery) when he was just 12 years old. Sean — along with the rest of his 7th grade class — was hooked. His passion for sports is unmatched. The phrase “find something you love to do and you’ll never ‘work’ a day in your life” is Murph's mantra. Sean's love for numbers, combined with his passion for sports, makes a career in sports handicapping the perfect fit. After building The Miller Group from the ground up, and turning it into one of America’s most respected handicapping services, Sean has continued to prosper as an independent, thanks to an honest approach and strong belief in delivering value to the customer. Sean’s selections are based on his extensive knowledge of the game, and his approach is both situational and statistical. He prides himself on going against the majority and thinking outside the box, and his unique analysis keeps his clients coming back. When you purchase one of Sean’s selections, you can always count on insightful and expert information to back it up. Sean rates all of his plays from 8* to 10* with free plays qualifying as 8* releases, and the majority of his selections warranting a 10* designation. As you would expect, the higher the rating, the stronger the play. |
