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Ryan Gilbert brings the passion and pain of being a Philadelphia sports fan. After graduating from Monmouth University with a finance degree, he now uses his statistical background to find inefficiencies in betting markets. With past stops at NHL.com, NBC Sports, and currently at Covers, Ryan's hot picks blend well with the cold ice of a hockey rink.

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Team: Philadelphia Flyers
Sport to bet on: Hockey
Sports movie: Slap Shot
Sports snack: Pizza
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I threw a dart on the Florida Panthers to win the Eastern Conference and Stanley Cup late in the 2022-23 season as it looked like they needed a miracle to even make the playoffs. Well, they delivered that miracle thanks in part to a Penguins collapse, and the Cats’ Cinderella run lasted all the way to the Stanley Cup Final.
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I identified Roman Josi as a Norris Trophy candidate at +600 late in the 2021-22 season. He became the betting favorite after the season and despite finishing with 96 points - 10 more than Cale Makar - lost to the Avalanche defenseman by 1.28% of the vote.
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Guardians vs Phillies Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 26, 2024 • 2:22 PM ET

Post All-Star break hasn't been too kind to the offenses of Cleveland and Philadelphia, and with two stud pitchers on the mound, our MLB picks expect runs to come few and far between tonight.

Phillies vs Pirates Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jul 21, 2024 • 8:49 AM ET

The Phillies have been far from their best to start the second half of the season and are sending Tyler Phillips to the mound today. Our MLB betting picks expect the Pirates to take advantage.

Phillies vs Pirates Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 19, 2024 • 11:06 AM ET

The Phillies are the best team in baseball and will look to keep it moving with Aaron Nola taking the mound tonight. We break down their chances in our MLB picks below.

Twins vs Giants Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 13, 2024 • 2:46 PM ET

Minnesota Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson has found his groove in his first full season in the big leagues, and the 23-year-old right-hander is due for a big night on the hill when he takes on a subpar San Francisco Giants offense.

Dodgers vs Phillies Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 10, 2024 • 1:53 PM ET

The Philadelphia Phillies made quick work of the Los Angeles Dodgers last night and our MLB expert believes the Phillies can do so again on the strength of a quality start from Cristopher Sanchez. Find out more below!

Dodgers vs Phillies Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 9, 2024 • 2:25 PM ET

The two best teams in the National League are set to face off, but the early advantage lies with the home team in tonight's opener of a three-game set. Ryan Gilbert details more below in his Dodgers vs. Phillies betting picks.

Phillies vs Braves Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Today’s MLB Game

Jul 7, 2024 • 8:42 AM ET

The offenses of both the Phillies and the Braves are in a valley at present, and two starting pitchers on top of their games face off in Sunday's series finale. Our MLB betting picks are pounding the Under in this spot.

Tigers vs Reds Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 5, 2024 • 12:05 PM ET

When you take a closer look at the numbers from tonight's starting pitchers, Friday's interleague matchup at Great American Ballpark strongly favors the Under. Ryan Gilbert provides his expert analysis below.

Padres vs Rangers Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jul 2, 2024 • 1:52 PM ET

Nathan Eovaldi performs markedly better at home than away from it and Dylan Cease is capable of going toe to toe with him at any venue. While both offenses can pack a punch, we like the Under because of the arms.

Rangers vs Orioles Sunday Night Baseball Prop Bets: O's Won't Tee Off vs Heaney

Jun 30, 2024 • 10:14 AM ET

Southpaw starter Andrew Heaney is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday night's showdown with the Orioles, and our MLB betting picks like the Rangers starter to keep his head above water, among other SNB prop picks.

Padres vs Red Sox Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jun 29, 2024 • 1:55 PM ET

Jurickson Profar has had an unorthodox journey in the big leagues, but the 31-year-old is finally living up to expectations in his second tenure with the San Diego Padres. Read along as Ryan Gilbert backs the Friars' utility man this afternoon.

Marlins vs Phillies Prediction, Picks, & Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jun 28, 2024 • 3:12 PM ET

Cristopher Sanchez's high strikeout days look to be behind him, so our MLB picks are finding value in fading the Phillies starter tonight against the Marlins.

Oilers vs Panthers Picks & Predictions: Early Lean on the Under in Game 7

Jun 22, 2024 • 12:06 PM ET

Zach Hyman and the rest of the Oilers forwards could find it tough to put pucks in the Panthers' net in Game 7, at least if history is any indication, per our NHL betting picks.

Panthers vs Oilers Same-Game Parlay Picks for Friday's Game 6

Jun 21, 2024 • 12:21 PM ET

Find out why Ryan Gilbert's NHL betting picks believe Sam Bennett and Connor McDavid will shine in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Friday night.

Panthers vs Oilers Picks & Predictions: Early Lean on the Over in Game 6

Jun 19, 2024 • 12:20 PM ET

Not many thought there would be a Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final after the Panthers raced out to a 3-0 lead, but the Oilers have found their scoring touch. Our NHL betting picks see many more pucks beating the goalies before all is said and done.

Matthew Tkachuk Odds and Props: Giving Skinner Something to Chew On

Jun 18, 2024 • 11:06 AM ET

Matthew Tkachuk is a long shot in the Conn Smythe betting even with the Panthers on the cusp of a Cup win due to a lack of points. Our NHL betting picks see that potentially continuing, though Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner will have to work for it.

Padres vs Phillies Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jun 17, 2024 • 1:53 PM ET

Trea Turner's hitting and speed were sorely missed in the Phillies lineup. He returns to the Phils tonight, and our MLB picks are expecting him to make some noise in his first game back.

Phillies vs Orioles Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Today's MLB Game

Jun 15, 2024 • 1:08 PM ET

Taijuan Walker has a small strikeout line of 3.5 today, and our MLB picks think he'll have more than enough Ks to eclipse that total.

Phillies vs Orioles Prediction, Picks, and Odds for Tonight’s MLB Game

Jun 14, 2024 • 3:09 PM ET

June has been kind to Kyle Schwarber, as the Phillies leadoff hitter is tearing the cover off the ball this month. Find out why Ryan Gilbert expects that to continue when the NL's best take on Baltimore in a potential World Series preview.

Panthers vs Oilers Prop Picks and Best Bets: McDavid Gets Aggressive Returning Home

Jun 12, 2024 • 5:42 PM ET

Connor McDavid has been kept in check through the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final, but we expect the Oilers superstar to turn it up a notch with the series heading back to Edmonton. Find out more in our favorite NHL player props for Game 3.

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