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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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.
Iowa vs South Carolina Predictions, National Championship Picks, and Odds for Today's Matchup
The most exciting season in women's college hoops comes to a close Sunday afternoon with Caitlin Clark looking to take down the favored Gamecocks. Win or lose, our college basketball picks believe defense will tell the story.
Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Arizona Gives Sale Hell
Chris Sale struck out seven in his Braves debut a week ago but we're not so sure he'll have the same luck against the Diamondbacks this afternoon. Find out why in our MLB picks for Arizona vs. Atlanta below.
Astros vs Rangers Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Gray Gets Messed With in Texas
Find out why our MLB betting picks are fading Texas Rangers starter Jon Gray in a Lone Star State Saturday night battle with the Houston Astros despite the latter team's season-opening struggles at the plate.
Diamondbacks vs Braves Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Henry Handling Hardwood?
Tommy Henry's had a tough start to this season, but can he hold his own against this Braves lineup? See why our MLB picks are finding value in the troubled Diamondbacks starter.
Indiana State vs Seton Hall Predictions, NIT Championship Game Picks, and Odds for Thursday's Matchup
Robbie Avila has stolen the show for Indiana State during the NIT, but our college basketball betting picks believe Seton Hall will put an end to the joyride in Thursday night's tournament final.
Guardians vs Twins Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Lopez Misfires in Home Opener
Find out why our MLB betting picks are fading the steady Pablo Lopez in one of his MLB player prop markets when the Cleveland Guardians come to town for the Minnesota Twins' home opener.
Reds vs Phillies Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Wheeler Shines Despite Little Run Support
The Phillies' offense looked sharp last night on the back of Harper's three home runs, but aside from that they haven't looked great. With Wheeler taking the mound for them plus their shaky offense, our MLB picks expect a low-scoring affair.
