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Keith McCarthy is an experienced sports analyst with a passion for predicting the outcomes of games spanning across sports such as football, basketball, baseball, and hockey, with a special expertise in college sports.

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will Notre Dame Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season approaches, let’s take a look at Notre Dame’s playoff odds and weigh their chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They should be near the top again. CFP Odds Team News Notre Dame has struggled to crack the top tier of teams over the past few seasons. […]

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MLB Insight

Brewers vs Reds Odds, and Picks (July 14)

The Brewers (49-42) and the Reds (50-41) take each other on in a hugely crucial series for the NL Central. Cincinnati currently holds a 1-game lead, but the winner of this series will overtake the division’s top spot. How to Watch Preview Milwaukee took 2 out of 3 games against the Reds in their final […]

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MLB Insight

Dodgers vs Mets Odds, and Picks (July 14)

The Dodgers (51-38) and the Mets (42-48) face off in an NL matchup between two teams that made the playoffs last season. Los Angeles is on track to make it again this year, but New York has regressed a lot. How to Watch Preview Los Angeles closed out the 1st half of the season with […]

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MLB Insight

Diamondbacks vs Blue Jays Odds, and Picks (July 14)

The Diamondbacks (52-39) and the Blue Jays (50-41) match up in an interleague bout. Both teams are fighting to stay alive in the playoff race, while feeling pressure from their divisions to continue winning. How to Watch Preview Arizona entered the break on a bit of a losing skid, having gone 2-5 in the final […]

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MLB Insight

Marlins vs Orioles Odds, and Picks (July 14)

The Marlins (53-39) and the Orioles (54-35) will meet in a key interleague clash between two underdog teams on the rise. Both teams sit in 2nd place in their divisions, with a chance to push for the top spot. How to Watch Preview Miami entered the break in a much better position than many expected […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will Texas Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season approaches, let’s take a look at Texas’ playoff odds and weigh their chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They are expected to rank near the top again. CFP Odds Team News Texas enters each season with high expectations, but hasn’t been able to turn them into […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will Clemson Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season approaches, let’s take a look at Clemson’s playoff odds and weigh their chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They are aiming to return to their past form. CFP Odds Team News Clemson returned to a NY6 bowl last season, participating in the Orange Bowl, after only […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will Florida State Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season approaches, let’s take a look at Florida State’s playoff odds and weigh their chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They are expected to take a big jump. CFP Odds Team News Florida State finally had a breakthrough season in their 3rd year under head coach Mike […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will LSU Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season approaches, let’s take a look at LSU’s playoff odds and weigh their chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They are expected to rank near the top of the SEC. CFP Odds Team News LSU had a solid first season under new head coach Brian Kelly, winning […]

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MLB Insight

MLB: 2023 Home Run Derby Odds, and Picks (July 10)

The 2023 MLB Home Run Derby is approaching, with several familiar faces taking their spots at the plate. Let’s break down each participant’s individual chances of winning the Derby and project our champion. How to Watch Jump to: #1 Luis Robert Jr. () Luis Robert Jr. enters this year’s Derby as the top-seeded slugger. He’s […]

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MLB Insight

MLB: 2023 All-Star Game Odds, and Picks (July 11)

The 2023 MLB All-Star game is shaping up to be a great bout between some fantastic talents. The American League’s stunning 9-game win streak, dating back to 2013, will once again be put to the test. How to Watch Preview The National League is attempting to break a decade long winning drought in the All-Star […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will USC Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season quickly approaches, let’s take a look at USC’s outlook and chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They are expected to rank near the top of the Pac-12 again. CFP Odds Team News USC was unable to defeat Tulane in last season’s Cotton Bowl, but still had […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will Penn State Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season quickly approaches, let’s take a look at Penn State’s outlook and chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They are expected to fight for the Big Ten title. CFP Odds Team News Penn State has returned to an elite level after regressing a bit over the past […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will Ohio State Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season quickly approaches, let’s take a look at Ohio State’s outlook and chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They are expected to fight for the top spot again. CFP Odds Team News Ohio State came up just short in last year’s CFP semifinals, losing to Georgia by […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will Michigan Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season quickly approaches, let’s take a look at Michigan’s outlook and chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They are expected to rank near the top again. CFP Odds Team News Michigan enters this season as the favorite to win the Big-10, after making the CFP for the […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will Alabama Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season quickly approaches, let’s take a look at Alabama’s outlook and chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They are expected to rank near the top again. CFP Odds Team News Alabama missed the College Football Playoff for the 2nd time in the past 4 seasons last year, […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAAF: Will Georgia Make the 2023-24 Playoffs?

As the 2023-24 college football season quickly approaches, let’s take a look at Georgia’s outlook and chances to make the College Football Playoff this year. They are expected to rank at the top once more. CFP Odds Team News Georgia surprised many people with their dominant season last year. After losing eight defensive starters to […]

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NCAAF Insight

NCAA Football Season 2023-24: Early Odds, and Preview

With the new college football season approaching, let’s take a look at some of the top projected teams. Jump to: Georgia () The Bulldogs are the defending back-to-back champions, after having gone 29-1 over the last two seasons. A 65-7 win in the championship and 15-0 record cement Georgia as college football’s top team. They […]

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MLB Insight

Guardians vs Cubs Odds, and Picks (July 1)

The Guardians (39-42) and the Cubs (38-42) will meet in a key interleague clash. Both teams are seeking to make the most of weak central divisions, with a chance to enter the break on top. This series is crucial. How to Watch Preview Cleveland lost badly in their first game against the Cubs, failing to […]

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Rays vs Mariners Odds, and Picks (June 30)

The Rays (56-28) and the Mariners (38-41) will meet in an AL series between two of the farthest teams by distance. Both teams made the playoffs last year, but Tampa Bay has improved, while Seattle regressed. How to Watch Preview Tampa Bay hasn’t been able to win at the same rate that they did earlier […]

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