Sports Handicapper John Ryan's Picks & Predictions

Wild vs Avalanche 
8-Unit bet on the Wild priced as a 180-underdog. 

The following NHL betting algorithm has produced a 105-99 record averaging a 155 underdog and earning a 28% ROI and earning the Dime Bettor a $74,510 profit over the past five seasons. The requirements are:  

Bet on road underdogs priced between 110 and 200 using the money line.  

That road team lost to a divisional foe in their previous game.  

That road team is playing their third game over the past 7 days.  

If the game occurs in the second half of the season, they have produced a highly profitable 58-46 record averaging a 155-underdog bet earning a 35% ROI and making the Dime bettor a $50,320 profit over the past five seasons. 

Blues vs Knights 
8-Unit bet on the Knights priced as –190 money line favorites. 

Consider betting 5-Units on the money line and 3-units on the –1.5 puck line for a more conservative risk/reward profile. 

The following NHL betting algorithm has produced a 14-1 record good for 93% winning bets that have averaged a –202-favorite wager resulting in a 55% ROI and a $12,600 profit for the $1,000 per game bettor. The requirements are: 

Bet on home teams. 

They are coming off a horrid upset road loss priced as a –250-or more favorite. 

The opponent has won fewer than 60% of their games. 

The opponent scored 6 or more goals in their previous game. 

Clippers vs Bulls 
8-Unit bet on the Clippers priced as a 6.5-point home favorite. 

The following NBA betting algorithm has gone 156-56 SU (74%) and 122-84 ATS (59%) record since 2017. The requirements are:  

Bet on favorites priced between 3.5 and 9.5 points.  

The game occurs in the second half of the regular season.  

The favorite has seen the total play Under by 30 or more points over their previous three games. 

That favorite had four or fewer double-digit scorers in their previous game. 

If the foe is playing on back-to-back nights, our team has gonen12-3 SU and 11-4 ATS good for 73% winning bets. 

Celtics vs Warriors  
8-unit bet UNDER the total currently priced at 225 points. 

The following NBA betting algorithm has produced a 106-60-2 Under record for 64% winning bets since 2017. The requirements are:  

Bet the Under in games with a total of at least 210 points.  

The game occurs in the second of the season and playoffs.  

A team in the matchup averages between 114 and 118.5 PPG.  

The opponent has a defense allowing between 108-114 PPG.  

The team is coming off a loss of six or fewer points.  

The first mathematical Integral of this betting algorithm has gone 38-14 ATS for 76% winning bets and this system is coming off an OVER result making this a valid application of the algorithm.  

Idaho vs Montana 
8-Unit bet on Montana priced as  

The following college basketball betting algorithm has gone 120-76ATS good for 61% winning bets since 2020.The requirements are: 

Bet on favorites priced between 3.5 and 9.5 points. 

The opponent has allowed 75 or more points in each of their last two games. 

The favorite has scored 65 or fewer points in each of their last two games. 

If the total is less than 150 points these teams have gone 77-27 SU (74%) and 61-39-4 ATS for 61% winners. Last, if it is a conference matchup, these teams have gone 47-16 SU and 37-23-3 ATS for 62% winning bets. 

With the high percentage straight up records in mind, betting 80% preflop and then looking to add the 20% remaining amount on Montana at pick-em or immediately following the first 10-point unanswered scoring run by Idaho is a exceptional strategy to execute. 

Ohio State vs Notre Dame 
8-Unit bet on Notre Dame priced as an 8.5-point underdog. 
5-Unit bet OVER the posted total currently priced at 46.5 points. 

Consider betting 6-Units on Notre Dame getting the 8.5 points and then 2-Units on the money line. Another strategy is to bet 6-Units on the line preflop and then if OSU scores a TD first or scores a TD to make it 10-0 or 10-3, add 2-more units on the money line. This applies only to the first half of action. 

First, I want to thank all of you for another highly successful College and NFL season. I finished 8th best among 125 pro cappers on Sports Capping and marked my 28thTop 10 finish in any sport on this site. 10-Unit Max Bets went 15-6 ATS this season and have hit 68% ATS over the past six seasons. I am the defending NHL Champion and currently ranked 6th this season.  

College Football Playoff Championship Preview: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State 

The College Football Playoff National Championship game is set to be an epic showdown between two of the most storied programs in college football history: Notre Dame and Ohio State. This game will take place on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Team Statistics 

Ohio State Buckeyes: 

Record: 13-2 

Points per game: 42.1 

Points allowed per game: 12.2 (1st in the nation) 

Total yards per game: 520.3 

Yards allowed per game: 251.1 (1st in the nation) 

Rushing yards per game: 210.5 

Rushing yards allowed per game: 90.2 

Notre Dame Fighting Irish: 

Record: 14-1 

Points per game: 38.7 

Points allowed per game: 14.3 (2nd in the nation) 

Total yards per game: 450.2 

Yards allowed per game: 298.3 

Rushing yards per game: 200.1 

Rushing yards allowed per game: 110.5 

Key Matchups 

Notre Dame's Run Game vs. Ohio State's Run Defense: Notre Dame boasts one of the best rushing attacks in college football, averaging over 200 yards per game. However, they will face a formidable Ohio State defense that has allowed less than 90 rushing yards per game1. Running back Jeremiyah Love will need to break through the Buckeyes' stout defensive line to give the Irish an edge. 

Notre Dame's Pass Game vs. Ohio State's Pass Defense: Quarterback Riley Leonard has been a dual threat for Notre Dame, averaging more than five yards per carry and rushing for 16 touchdowns. However, Ohio State's defense has been exceptional at containing mobile quarterbacks1. Leonard will need to use his legs to extend plays and avoid the Buckeyes' aggressive pass rush. 

Ohio State's Offense vs. Notre Dame's Defense: Ohio State's offense, led by TreVeyon Henderson, has been explosive, averaging 42.1 points per game. The Fighting Irish defense, which ranks second in points allowed, will need to step up and contain the Buckeyes' high-powered offense2. 

Special Teams: Both teams have shown proficiency in special teams, with Ohio State's kicker being particularly reliable. Notre Dame will need to capitalize on any special teams opportunities to keep the game close. 

Supporting the OVER wager is the following betting algorithm that has gone 33-18 for 65% winning bets since 2007. The requirements are: 

Bet on games being played in neutral site in January. 

The total is between 42.5 and 49 points. 

One of the teams have won four or five of their previous 6 games.  

If that team is favored between 3.5 and 9.5 points, the Over has gone 10-3! If the total is fewer than 50 points, the team has won five or more of their previous six games, is favored by 6 or more points, and the opponent has won their last two games, the Over has gone 7-2 ATS good for 78% winning bets. 

From the predictive model: My predictive model is looking for Notre Dame to make the same or fewer field goals and to have the same or fewer turnovers. In past games in which they met these measures has produced a 32-3 SU and 26-9 ATS record for 74% winning bets since Marvin Freeman became head coach.  

In addition, the model is looking for Notre Dame to get the same more rushing first downs and the same or more rushing touchdowns. IN past games in which Notre Dame met these expectations they have gone 50-1 SU and 37-14 ATS for 73% winning bets. When they have been priced as the dog in these situations, they have gone 4-0 SU and ATS and every game under the watchful eye of Marcus Freeman.