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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Storm vs Liberty Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game
With the Storm playing the second half of a back-to-back and Nneka Ogwumike's status still up in the air, Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty are in good shape. Ionescu looked better in her last game and is starting to find a rhythm from beyond the arc.
Padres vs Braves Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
Yu Darvish is cruising but faces a dangerous Braves lineup in Atlanta. Additionally, for as well as Darvish has pitched, the Padres have played it safe, not allowing him to go beyond five innings in two of his last three. An early hook is likely.
White Sox vs Yankees Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Carlos Rodon has been lights out on the Yankee Stadium mound and we expect another strong showing from him against the White Sox today. Find out why in our MLB betting picks below.
Sky vs Wings Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game
Angel Reese is going to get plenty of opportunity to prove herself early in the Sky's young season, and our WNBA picks are confident she can show and prove in a rematch with the Wings.
Mariners vs Orioles Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Luis Castillo hasn't racked up Ws for the Mariners this year, but he's still putting Ks on the board like it's good for business. And our MLB picks think it's very good business to back him against the Orioles this afternoon.
Yankees vs Twins Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game
Clarke Schmidt has been excellent away from home and has been getting the run support needed to help the Yankees notch some wins. We break down his impact in our Yankees vs. Twins betting picks below.
Royals vs Mariners Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game
The Royals are a pesky team. They make a ton of contact and irritate opposing pitchers. With the Mariners trotting Bryan Woo out for just his first start since a forearm injury forced him out of action, KC could see the bullpen plenty.
Lynx vs Storm Predictions, Picks, Odds for Tonight’s WNBA Game
Skylar Diggins-Smith is coming off a two-year layoff and is playing her first ever game for the Seattle Storm. The Minnesota Lynx are poised to take advantage of this situation, as our WNBA betting picks explain.
Braves vs Mets Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game
The Braves and Mets have both been struggling at the plate, and our MLB picks expect that to continue Saturday when Max Fried toes the rubber.
Padres vs Cubs Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game
Dylan Cease has pitched very well away from home this season and now takes his skills to Wrigley Field to face the club that drafted him. Can the Padres take the rubber-match with their ace on the mound?
Giants vs Phillies Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today’s MLB Game
Mason Black should cause trouble for a Phillies' lineup that has never seen him before, but Zack Wheeler won't be knocked around, either. Our MLB picks believe this pitching duel is the perfect recipe for an Under.
Braves vs Dodgers Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game
Max Fried vs. James Paxton is the matchup of the day and while the surface numbers favor Paxton on the season, underlying metrics aren't as bullish on the home hurler. Still, see how our betting picks handicap this matchup between MLB's best.
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.
