When it comes to MLB betting, it's all about finding the right mix of player performance, weather conditions, and hot streaks. Tonight's matchup between the Colorado Rockies and the San Francisco Giants has all the ingredients for a perfect storm, with Ryan McMahon at the eye of it all.


McMahon has been on fire lately, putting up impressive numbers that make the ...  read more

Friday night's MLB face-off between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles is shaping up to be a run-fest, with both teams eager to make a statement after recent stumbles. Despite the Pirates' recent skid, dropping nine of their last 10 games, and the Orioles' roller-coaster performances against division leaders, this matchup has all the makings of a high-scoring affair. The Total is set at ...  read more

If you've been sleeping on the New Jersey Devils, it's time to wake up and smell the winning momentum. The Devils, who just booked their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a decisive 4-0 victory over the New York Rangers, are looking like a force to be reckoned with as they gear up to face the Carolina Hurricanes.


Speaking of offense, the Devils' top l ...  read more

I have three MLB season win totals once again this season (2023). I went 2-1 last year.


Miami Marlins Over 76.5 (Might have the best pitching staff of any team with a win total at this level!)


New York Yankees Over 94.5 (Team is loaded and motivated!)


LA Dodgers Under 95.5 (Still really good, but lost a lot of proven talent. The Dodgers are ...  read more

The elite left-handed starters have a big advantage just for the simple fact that most players see a lot more right-handed pitching. Look for teams that have not faced a Quality Left-handed starter for some time (five games or more) and you will have a nice winning investment. Here are my Top 5 Left-handed starting pitchers age 27 or younger going forward for the 2023 season. I'm very excited to s ...  read more

Grade 3 Razorback H. (Race 9)


Oaklawn Park, Saturday, February 18, 2023


#8 Hero Status (12/1) to win, place, and show


This 4-year Colt by Flatter has hit-the-board in seven of eight career starts, including wins in three of his past four. Yes, he's stepping up the class ladder and ships in from California. I believe this horse is ...  read more

Jeff (JH-Sportsline) is an 8-time NHL handicapping champion with just one non-winning season in his 23+ year career fully documented at The Sports Monitor of OK. Get Every NHL service selection Jeff releases through the Stanley Cup Finals for just $799. It's the biggest no-brainer in the history of mankind. Quality over Quantity. Expect 2-3 selections each week on average. 100% Profit Guaranteed! ...  read more

Jeff's Grade 2 Eddie D Stakes Spot Play (Race 7)


Santa Anita (Saturday)


#2 Air Force Red (5/1) to win, place, and show


Jockey: Victor Espinoza


Trainer: Leonard Powell


Owner: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners or Golightly



You want to bet on horses that are cutting back in dista ...  read more

Jeff (JH-Sportsline) is an 8-time NHL handicapping champion with just one non-winning season in his 23+ year career fully documented at The Sports Monitor of OK. Get Every NHL service selection Jeff releases through the Stanley Cup Finals for just $599. It's the biggest no-brainer in the history of mankind. Save $200 if you signup on or before October 1st, 2022. 100% Profit Guaranteed!

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Jeff (JH-Sportsline) is an 8-time NHL handicapping champion with just one non-winning season in his 23+ year career fully documented at The Sports Monitor of OK. Get Every NHL service selection Jeff releases through the Stanley Cup Finals for just $599. It's the biggest no-brainer in the history of mankind. Save $200 if you signup on or before October 1st, 2022. 100% Profit Guaranteed!

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Jeff's Grade 1 Run Happy Travers Stakes Selection (Race 11)


Saratoga Race Track (5:44 PM ET)


#8 Zandon (5/1) to Win & Place



This would seem to be a competitive race on paper, except for those two longshots. I'm looking for value and it's backed by a strong double angle. Epicenter defeated Zandon by 1 1/2 lengths in the Grade 2 Jim Dand ...  read more

Arizona Cardinals UNDER 8.5 (Last Season: 11)


Atlanta Falcons UNDER 5 (Last Season: 4)


Baltimore Ravens OVER 9.5 (Last Season: 8)


Buffalo Bills OVER 11.5 (Last Season: 11)


Carolina Panthers OVER 6.5 (Last Season: 5)


Chicago Bears UNDER 6.5 (Last Season: 6)


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Jeff's 2022 Pac-12 Spotlight Team


Utah Utes (2021: 10-4 SU, 7-7 ATS)


I think the Utes are in prime position to win the Pac-12 title once again. The Utes are stout on the offensive line, returning three starters from a team that ranked No. 21 last season. Junior QB Cameron Rising returns after leading the offense to a Pac-12 Championship. He passed for 2,943 ya ...  read more

Jeff's 2022 ACC (Coastal) Spotlight Team


Miami Hurricanes (2021: 7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS)


The Hurricanes get a major bump up this season thanks to former Ducks' head coach Mario Cristobal taking over on a 10-year, 80 million dollar contract. He led Oregon to a 35-13 record from 2017-2021, winning multiple conference championships. Tyler Van Dyke should improve after t ...  read more

Betting the NFL Preseason in 2022


by Jeff Hochman of JH-Sportsline


The Hall of Fame Game is the first NFL preseason game of the year, which closes the annual Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities. On August 4th, 2022, Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars will kick-off the preseason at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The game marks the ...  read more

The 2022-23 NFL season will be here before you know it. It's now time to start thinking about what handicapper or service you will be investing in. Here are my documented NFL records for the regular season and playoffs since 2008. As you can see, just three non-winning seasons which happened to be in 2010, 2011, and 2021. You can view my past records at The Sports Monitor of OK for verification. ...  read more

Jeff's Grade 1 Caesars Belmont Derby Selection


Saturday, July 9th, 2022 @ 5:12 PM E


Belmont Park Race 9 (5:12 PM E)


We like #10 Nations Pride (5/1) across-the-board quite a bit. This 3-year old colt, owned & bred by Godolphin, has finished first or second in five of six career starts. Nations Pride finished 8th, in a "salty" field of 17 when ...  read more

The 2022-23 NFL season will be here before you know it. It's now time to start thinking about what handicapper or service you will be investing in. Here are my documented NFL records for the regular season and playoffs since 2008. As you can see, just three non-winning seasons which happened to be in 2010, 2011, and 2021. You can view my past records at The Sports Monitor of OK for verification. ...  read more

Jeff's 2022 Grade 1 Belmont Stakes Selection (Race 11)


Saturday, June 11th @ 6:45 PM E


#6 Mo Donegal (5/2) to Win & Place


This 3-year old colt by Uncle Mo is bred for this distance more than any other horse in the field. Past five years in all dirt routes (excluding all weather tracks), the progeny of Uncle Mo win 20%, and finish in-the-mone ...  read more

Jeff's Grade 1 Preakness Stakes Selection (Race 13)


#5 Early Voting (7/2) Win & Place


I have been on the Epicenter bandwagon, picking him to win his past three races. At 6/5 and two week turnaround, I'm jumping off after his career-best 105 Equibase speed figure. Chad Brown skipped the Kentucky Derby to train this 3-year colt by Gun Runner and specifically poi ...  read more

Grade 3 Santa Barbara Stakes (Race 5)


Santa Anita Race Track: Saturday, May 14th, 3:00 PM P/6:00 PM E


#1 Queen Goddess (6/5), trained by Michael McCarthy & ridden by Victor Espinoza


This 4-year old filly by Empire Maker has hit-the-board (4-1-1) in six of eight career starts with earnings of $385,850. She beat multiple graded s ...  read more

Here are my Top 5 choices for Saturday's Grade 1 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.


#3 Epicenter (7/2), trained by Steve Asmussen & ridden by Joel Rosario


After finishing sixth at first asking, this 3-year old son of Not This Time has been first or second in all five starts (4-1-0) with career earnings of $1,010,640. Has posted four straight 97 Equibase spee ...  read more

Saturday, April 1st (7:35 PM E)


Grade 1 Arkansas Derby (Race 12)


#9 We the People (7/2) across-the-board


This son by Constitution has two wins from two starts at Oaklawn Park. Owns the fastest middle pace speed figure (97.4) and the fastest late pace (113.5) in this field. Will need a clean break to establish position into the first turn. Th ...  read more

Grade 3 Santa Ana Stakes


Saturday, March 26th (4:00 PM PT)


Santa Anita Race Track (Race 7)


Play #9 Carpe Vinum (12/1) to Win, Place, and Show


Handicapping horse racing is about projecting. You can't just rely on past performances. Leading jockey Flavien Prat rode Carpe Vinum last race, and said after he wants to ride he ...  read more

The elite left-handed starters have a big advantage just for the simple fact that most players see a lot more right-handed pitching. Look for teams that have not faced a Quality Left-handed starter for some time (five games or more) and you will have a nice winning investment. Here are my Top 5 Left-handed starting pitchers age 27 or younger for the 2022 season. Baseball is back baby!

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No. 1 San Francisco Giants Under 85.5 -115


The Giants benefited from career years by aging stars Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford last season. Busty Posey retired and a major regression is in store for this Giants team. The Dodgers and Padres figure to be really good once again. The Diamondbacks and Rockies will playing all year with revenge against the Giants. They stay relat ...  read more

Jeff's Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap Preview (Race 11)


Saturday, March 5th, 2022 (5:00 PM PT)


#1 Spielberg (8/1), trained by Bob Baffert & ridden by Abel Cedillo


Purchased for 1 million dollars.This 4-year old Chestnut Colt by Union Rags has finished in-the-money in 7 of 11 (3-3-1) starts with career earnings of $475,900. Finish ...  read more

Jeff's Grade 2 Rebel Stakes Preview (Race 11)


Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas


Saturday, February 26th, 2022 (6:22 pm et)


#1 Kavod (12/1), trained by Chris Hartman & ridden by Francisco Arrieta


Has finished first or second (11-3-1-0) in four of 11 career starts, earning $293,000. Was a distant fourth (beaten 5 ...  read more

Risen Star Stakes (Grade 2) Fair Grounds--- Race 13


Saturday, February 19th, 2022


#1 Pappacap (4/1), trained by Mark Casse & ridden by Tyler Gaffalione


This 3-year old Colt by Gun Runner has finished in-the-money five of six (6-2-2-1) tries, earning $596,000. Earned a career best Equibase speed figure of 96 when finishing 3rd in the Lecomt ...  read more

1*LA Rams -4 & 1*Under 48.5 points


The Rams played the much tougher schedule (No. 2 vs. No. 25) and they get to play at home. This line suggests the Rams are 2.5 points better than the Bengals on a neutral field. The Rams lost the Super Bowl in 2019 (New England) and bring in a lot of experience . This line should really be closer to 5 or 5.5 points. Both teams are ranked in the ...  read more

GULFSTREAM PARK Race 12 Saturday Pegasus World Cup Invitational (Grade 1)


Play #1 Knicks Go (6/5) to Win.


Proven winner at 1 1/8 miles going 4-for-4. Also 1-for-1 at GP. Life Is Good will attract money. Never raced at this distance & Trainer Pletcher wins just 12% off 2-6 months. Brad Cox (Knicks Go) wins 28% off 2-6. Good Luck and stay safe!


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Jeff's Free NFL Sunday Selection (Bengals vs. Chiefs)


1*Bengals vs. Chiefs Under 27 (-105) First Half


I think both teams will be a bit on the conservative side in the first half. The Bengals offense is not exactly clicking right now. Both teams are going to run the ball early and often. The past two Chiefs' games went Over in the first half. The public will be ...  read more