Phil Naessens
Phil Naessens
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139 Articles
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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Tigers vs Yankees Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Juan Soto's hit streak ended last night, but the Yankees slugger is being served up a perfect opportunity to start another one against Tigers starter Casey Mize this afternoon.
Yankees vs Orioles Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game
The Yankees have an opportunity to split this four-game set with Baltimore, but our MLB picks think Adley Rutschman will do everything in his power to make sure that doesn't happen.
Today’s MLB Prop Picks and Best Bets: Houston is Once Again Becoming a Problem
Guardians starter Triston McKenzie hasn't regained his pre-injury form yet and that will cause problems against an Astros team that finally looks like it's waking up. Our favorite MLB prop picks today focus on a pair of Houston hitters in particular.
Guardians vs Astros Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
The Guardians are the class of the American League thus far, while the Astros are its biggest disappointment. Find out why our MLB betting picks don't see things turning around for Houston at home on Tuesday night.
Astros vs Rockies Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game
The Astros will lay some lumber at high altitude against the Rockies as they close out a two-game set in Mexico City. Our betting picks highlight one particular slugger to get the job done against Colorado lefty Austin Gomber.
Yankees vs Brewers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game
The Yankees may have just laid the smackdown on the Brewers Saturday, but our MLB picks believe the Brewers' bats will be able to get to Marcus Stroman in the early going.
Rays vs White Sox Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
The White Sox offense has been struggling mightily of late, and our MLB picks think Zach Eflin's a nightmare matchup for them to face against the Rays this evening.
Red Sox vs Guardians Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Triston McKenzie's struggled to find his former form, and our MLB picks think that sets the Guardians starter up for disappointment against the Red Sox today.
Diamondbacks vs Cardinals Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
The Cardinals have looked disappointing to start the season, but our MLB picks believe they match up perfectly against Jordan Montgomery.
NBA Parlay Picks: Odds and Predictions for Sunday's Playoff Games
The Heat will be severely undermanned when they take on the Celtics as 14-point underdogs in Game 1 and that means they'll need every point they can get from Tyler Herro. Read more in our NBA parlay picks for Sunday, April 21.
Rays vs Yankees Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Aaron Civale has struck out 6+ batters in three of four starts this season and is going up against a Yankees lineup that's been swinging and missing a ton of late. Read more in our MLB betting picks below.
NBA Parlay Picks: Odds and Predictions for Saturday's Playoff Games
The Knicks may be down Julius Randle, but they still have Jalen Brunson, homecourt, rest, and other factors we like in our NBA parlay picks for Saturday's playoff action.
Braves vs Astros Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game
J.P. France has had control struggles to start the season, and with him taking the hump against the Braves, our MLB picks predict an early night for the Houston hurler.
Rangers vs Astros Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game
Texas Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi had the Houston Astros' number in last year's playoffs, and our MLB betting picks expect that domination to extend into this regular-season meeting at Minute Maid Park on Sunday afternoon.
Rangers vs Astros Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
Houston Astros starter J.P. France could be in for a rough night against the road-warrior Texas Rangers on Friday, per our MLB betting picks, and Adolis Garcia should lead the charge.
Twins vs Tigers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
Carlos Correa has been smashing left-handed pitchers for much of his career and is getting another favorable matchup Thursday afternoon. As such, he's the focus of our Twins vs. Tigers predictions below.
Orioles vs Red Sox Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
The Orioles got the better of the Red Sox in Boston's home opener, but that was with Corbin Burnes on the bump. The Red Sox batters will be licking their chops as they face Cole Irvin tonight, per our MLB betting picks.
Today’s MLB Prop Picks and Best Bets: Value Found in Fading Glasnow
We've got a jam-packed 15-game slate with all 30 MLB teams in action tonight. We're highlighting a trio of pitchers in particular, headlined by Tyler Glasnow taking the ball for the Dodgers.
Marlins vs Yankees Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Bracing For Contact
The Yankees are rightfully favored over the lowly Marlins, who only just grabbed their first win of the season. That momentum may not fully carry over, but the contact-heavy approach will pose problems for NY starter Nestor Cortes.
