John Ryan

Predators vs Flyers 
7-unit bet on the Predators priced as a dog and is valid up to a –115 favorite. 

The following NHL betting algorithm has gone 207-175 SU (54%) that has averaged a +110 wager resulting in a solid 15% ROI and a $83,000 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $4,150 profit for the $50 per game bettor since 2010. The requirements are: Bet against home favorites between –100 and –150 using the money line. The favorite is coming off two consecutive OVER results. They are allowing 2.85 or more goals per game. The game occurs in the second half of the regular season. 

Kings vs Pacers 
7-Unit bet on the Kings priced as 5.5-point underdogs. 

The following NBA betting algorithm has produced a 37-15 ATS mark for 71% winning bets over the past 6 seasons. The requirements are: ØBet on dogs between 2.5 and 9.5 points. ØThat do has lost to the spread by 50 or more points spanning their last 7 games. ØThe opponent has seen their last seven games play Over by 50 or more points. If our team is a home under they have gone 14-5 ATS for 74% winning bets since 2018. 

Celtics vs Grizzlies 
7-unit bet on the Grizzlies priced as a 5-point underdog. 

The following NBA Basketball betting algorithm has produced a 34-69 SU record and a 69-33-1 ATS record good for 68% winning bets since 2016. The requirements are: Bet on underdogs priced between 2.5 and 6.5 points. The dog had a losing record in the previous season. The foe had a winning record in the previous season. The foe is coming off a road win in which they scored 125 or more points. The total is 220 or more points. This algorithm had hardly any plays prior to the 2017 season since it was that season that saw the steady increase in scoring in each year culminating to the current scoring barrage. So, this algorithm has not had a losing record since 2016. Also, include teams with an ATR>=1.8 and playing at home. 

Clippers vs Magic 

7-Unit bet on the Magic priced as a 2.5-point underdog. 

The following NBA betting algorithm has done very well posting a 97-36 SU and 89-41-3 ATS record for 69% winning bets over the past five seasons. The requirements are: ØBet on home teams. ØThat home team has allowed 105 or fewer points in each of their last two games. ØThe opponent is coming off a game in which they scored 120 or more points. If the opponent is coming off a loss, our home team soar to a highly profitable 16-4 SU and 15-5 ATS record for 75% winning bets over the past five seasons. 

Utah vs Butler 
7-Unit bet on Utah priced as a 1.5-point favorite and I prefer the money line. 

College Basketball Crown Tournament. 

The following NCAA betting algorithm has gone 40-31 SU (58%) and 46-24 ATS (66%) since 2019. The requirements needed for this a betting opportunity to be validated is as follows:  

Bet on teams with 7 or more days of rest.  

That team is coming off a horrid loss by 15 or more points.  

They were priced as the favorite.  

If these teams have had 10 or more days of rest, they have gone 12-7 SU (63%) and 15-3 ATS for 83% winning bets since 2019. 

Red Sox vs Orioles 
7-Unit bet on the Orioles priced as a –135 favorite. 

This game was moved from 3:05 EST to 2:35 EST given the immediate severe weather expected to hit the Baltimore area after 6 ET. 

The following MLB betting algorithm has produced a 69-39 record for 64% winning bets that have averaged a –115 wager resulting in a consistent money making 24% ROI and a $30,500 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $1,525 profit for the $50 per game bettor since 2019. The requirements are: 

Bet against AL road teams priced between a 125 favorite and a 125 underdog. 

They are facing as foe that is outscoring their opponents by 1 or more RPG. 

The road team is allowing 3.9 or fewer RPG. 

Pitching Matchup 

Sean Newcomb (LHP, Red Sox) 

2024 Stats (OAK): 2-1, 4.50 ERA, 35 K, 1.42 WHIP, 32 IP (mostly relief)  

Advanced Metrics: 4.62 FIP, 9.8 K/9, 4.8 BB/9, 44.6% GB%  

Pitch Mix: Fastball (92-94 mph, 45%), Curveball (30%), Slider (15%), Changeup (10%)  

Outlook: Newcomb, acquired by Boston in the offseason, transitions from a relief role with Oakland to his first MLB start since 2022. His 2024 spring (3.86 ERA, 12 K in 11.2 IP) earned him this nod, but his career 5.2 BB/9 as a starter signals command issues. The curveball (36% whiff rate) is his putaway pitch, though Baltimore’s lefty-leaning lineup (Henderson, Rutschman) could exploit his 1.3 HR/9 tendency if he leaves pitches up. 

Cade Povich (LHP, Orioles) 

2024 Stats: 2-9, 5.36 ERA, 85 K, 1.53 WHIP, 99 IP  

Advanced Metrics: 4.82 FIP, 7.7 K/9, 3.8 BB/9, 42.3% GB%  

Pitch Mix: Fastball (91-93 mph, 40%), Curveball (28%), Slider (20%), Changeup (12%)  

Outlook: Povich steps into his first Opening Day start after a rocky 2024, buoyed by a strong spring (3.60 ERA, 18 K in 15 IP). His curveball (38% whiff rate) generates swing-and-miss, but a 1.5 HR/9 rate and shaky control leave him vulnerable to Boston’s right-handed power (Devers, Casas). Camden’s hitter-friendly dimensions post-2024 wall adjustments could amplify any mistakes. 

Final Thoughts 

The Orioles open as -120 favorites, driven by home-opener buzz and a slight edge in offensive metrics. Newcomb’s strikeout potential could keep Baltimore quiet early, but Povich’s curveball might stifle Boston’s lefties. Weather is the wildcard: a full game favors a slugfest, but a rain-shortened contest (5–6 innings) tilts toward the team that grabs an early lead. Baltimore’s bullpen depth gives them a significant edge if play extends. 

Prediction (Weather-Permitting): Orioles 5, Red Sox 4 
Weather Scenario: 60–70% chance of a delay post-5:00 PM; 30% chance of suspension if storms escalate. An official game (5+ innings) is likely, but completion isn’t guaranteed. 

Rangers vs Reds 
7-Unit bet on the Rangers priced as a –120 favorite and boxed with starting pitcher Kumar Rocker. 

The following MLB betting algorithm has produced a 149-82 record for 65% winning bets that have averaged a –133 wager resulting in a consistent money making 17% ROI and a $44,900 profit for the Dime Bettor and a $2,245 profit for the $50 per game bettor. The requirements are: 

Bet on road favorites. 

The game is the first game of the series. 

They are coming off a home win. 

The opponent is not a divisional rival. 

Kumar Rocker, born November 22, 1999, in Watkinsville, Georgia, is a towering right-handed pitcher standing at 6-foot-5 and weighing 245 pounds. He takes the mound today, March 31, 2025, as the starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers in what marks his first Opening Day start in the Major Leagues. Rocker’s journey to this moment has been a winding one, defined by resilience, elite talent, and a relentless competitive spirit. 

Rocker first gained national attention at North Oconee High School in Bogart, Georgia, where he dominated as a junior in 2017 with a 1.63 ERA and 68 strikeouts over 55.2 innings. His performance earned him spots in the Under Armour All-America Game and the Perfect Game All-American Classic, as well as a stint with the USA Baseball 18U National Team. Opting for college over a 38th-round selection by the Colorado Rockies in 2018, Rocker committed to Vanderbilt University, where he quickly established himself as one of the premier arms in college baseball. 

At Vanderbilt, Rocker’s freshman year in 2019 was nothing short of spectacular. He went 12-3 with a 3.25 ERA, striking out 114 batters in 99.2 innings, and capped his season by throwing the first no-hitter in NCAA Super Regional history against Duke, earning him College World Series Most Outstanding Player honors as the Commodores won the national title. His junior year in 2021 solidified his status as an elite prospect, as he led the nation with 14 wins and 179 strikeouts, earning unanimous First-Team All-American honors. Despite his college success, Rocker’s pro career faced early hurdles. Selected 10th overall by the New York Mets in the 2021 MLB Draft, he didn’t sign due to medical concerns following a physical, leading him to pitch briefly for the Tri-City ValleyCats in the independent Frontier League in 2022, where he posted a 1.35 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 20 innings. 

The Texas Rangers took a chance on Rocker, selecting him third overall in the 2022 MLB Draft and signing him for a $5.2 million bonus. His pro debut was delayed by Tommy John surgery in May 2023, but Rocker roared back in 2024. After rehabbing, he tore through the minors with a 1.96 ERA and 55 strikeouts in 36.2 innings across three levels, culminating in a September call-up to the big leagues. In his MLB debut on September 12, 2024, against the Seattle Mariners, he tossed 4 innings, allowing 1 run while striking out 7, showcasing his mid-90s fastball (touching 100 mph) and a devastating mid-80s slider that generated 17 swings-and-misses. He finished his brief 2024 stint with a 3.86 ERA over 11.2 innings, striking out 14. 

Entering 2025, Rocker earned a spot in the Rangers’ Opening Day rotation alongside fellow Vanderbilt alum Jack Leiter, bolstered by a strong spring training where he capped his final outing with 8 strikeouts over 4.2 innings. Now 25, Rocker brings a high-octane arm and a mature mound presence to a Rangers rotation that includes veterans like Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom. With his power pitching and ability to adapt, Rocker is poised to be a cornerstone for Texas as they aim to reclaim their 2023 World Series glory. Today, he faces his first test of the season, ready to prove he’s not just a prospect—but a frontline starter in the making.