James Scully
James Scully is a passionate sports analyst who grew up traveling to various sporting events around the country. James follows the NFL and NCAA, but also plays golf and other sports as time allows. Whether it be pro or college football, basketball, baseball…James can share solid insight with actionable information. When James isn’t watching sports, he can be found handicapping horse racing and playing golf. Twitter: @James_Scully111
Scully's Super Bowl LV preview: Ground game is key for Buccaneers
TwinSpires NFL analyst James Scully take a deep dive into Super Bowl LV and delivers his keys to the game for the Chiefs and Buccaneers.
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Scully's AFC Championship Game pick: Bills capable of upset
Will the Kansas City Chiefs defend their AFC title, or will the Buffalo Bills earn their first Super Bowl berth since 1994?
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Scully's NFC Championship Game pick: Tampa Bay found its identity
The Green Bay Packers will seek their first Super Bowl berth since 2010, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are making their first NFC Championship Game appearance since 2003.
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Ohio State vs. Alabama: CFP national championship odds and preview
A pair of high-powered offenses will meet on Monday, Jan. 11 when Alabama and Ohio State square off in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
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Sugar Bowl: Ohio State vs. Clemson odds, preview, and pick
For the second consecutive season, Clemson and Ohio State will meet in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Last year was a thriller, with Clemson overcoming a halftime deficit to prevail 29-23
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Rose Bowl: Alabama vs. Notre Dame odds, preview, and pick
No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Notre Dame will square off in the first College Football Playoff semifinal game on Friday, Jan. 1 at 4:00 p.m. ET.
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Duke’s Mayo Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Wisconsin odds, preview, and pick
Wake Forest and Wisconsin will meet for the first time in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 30.
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Liberty Bowl: Army vs. West Virginia odds, preview, and pick
West Virginia concluded the regular season with a 5-4 record, finishing sixth in the Big 12, and will now play in the Liberty Bowl for the third time.
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Scully’s NFL Week 16 picks: Eagles will overwhelm Cowboys
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 16 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NCAAF takeaways: Alabama and Clemson on a collision course
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from a busy weekend of conference championships.
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Scully’s NFL notebook: Miami is Tua Tagovailoa's team
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NCAAF conference championship picks
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three NCAAF conference championship picks.
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Scully’s NFL Week 15 picks: New Orleans will bounce back vs. KC
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 15 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NFL notebook: Bills are hitting their stride
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 14 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 15 picks: UCLA will keep rolling against USC
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 15 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL Week 14 picks: Browns will silence Ravens
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 14 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NFL notebook: Cleveland's playoff drought could be over
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NCAAF takeaways: Notre Dame and Clemson earn a bye
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top takeaways from Week 14 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL Week 13 picks: Cardinals will silence Rams
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 14 picks: Texas A&M will handle Auburn
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 14 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL notebook: It's Derrick Henry's time of year
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NFL Week 12 picks: Cardinals will bounce back against Pats
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 13 picks: Iowa State will take down Texas
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 13 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NCAAF takeaways: Indiana comes up short against Ohio State
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 12 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL notebook: Chiefs, Raiders could meet again in playoffs
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 11 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NFL Week 11 picks: Burrow will get Bengals back on track
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 11 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 12 picks: Indiana will cover against Ohio State
BetAmerica football analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 12 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NCAAF takeaways: Harbaugh is on his way out at Michigan
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 11 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL notebook: Cardinals win on 'Hail Murray'
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 10 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s Week 11 NCAAF picks: NC State will rout Florida State
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 11 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL Week 10 picks: Ravens will roll over Patriots
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 10 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NCAAF takeaways: Trask leading the way for Florida
It will be difficult to top the excitement from last weekend, but there are some good matchups scheduled for Week 11 of the college football season.
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Scully’s NFL Notebook: Saints are a legitimate Super Bowl contender
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NFL Week 9 picks: Healthy Bucs will blow past Saints
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s Week 10 NCAAF picks: Florida, Georgia clash in SEC play
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 10 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NCAAF takeaways: Clemson stays on top without Lawrence
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 9 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL notebook: Burrow stars behind makeshift line
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully's NCAAF Week 9 picks: Cincinnati will crush Memphis
BetAmerica analysts James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 9 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL Week 8 picks: 49ers will hand Seahawks second loss
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NCAAF takeaways: Chuba Hubbard is hitting his stride
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 8 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL notebook: Steelers only unbeaten team left
Compelling matchups in Week 8 include Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore, San Francisco vs. Seattle, and New England vs. Buffalo.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 8 picks: Purdy will lead Iowa State to upset win
BetAmerica college football analyst James Scully has hit his stride, and he'll look to keep rolling in Week 8.
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Scully’s NFL Week 7 picks: Pack will bounce back against Texans
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 7 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s college football takeaways: Mac Jones keeps Bama perfect
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 7 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL notebook: Nick Foles has the Bears roaring
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 7 picks: Alabama will roll over Georgia
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 7 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully’s NFL Week 6 picks: Browns can't match points with Steelers
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully's NCAAF takeaways: Texas A&M on the rise
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 6 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully's NFL notebook: The Chargers can't win close games
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully's Week 5 NFL picks: Carson Wentz has Eagles back on track
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully's NCAAF Week 6 picks: UNC will find its footing against VT
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 6 of the 2020 college football season.
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College football takeaways: Mac Jones and Alabama came out firing
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 5 of the 2020 college football season.
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Scully's NFL notebook: Tom Brady continues to defy Father Time
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 4 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Scully's Week 5 NCAAF picks: Memphis will stay perfect against SMU
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three picks for Week 5 of the college football season.
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Scully's NFL Week 4 picks: Fade the Colts and Saints
BetAmerica analyst James Scully offers his three best bets for Week 4 of the NFL season.
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Scully's NFL notebook: Mahomes is in a class of his own
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 3 of the NFL season.
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College football takeaways: Cincinnati has AAC title in its sights
BetAmerica analyst James Scully offers his top three takeaways from Week 4 of the college football season.
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Scully's NFL Week 3 picks: Titans will remain perfect against Vikings
BetAmerica analyst James Scully offers his three best bets for Week 3 of the NFL season.
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Scully's Week 4 NCAAF picks: Big 12 battles
BetAmerica analyst James Scully turns his attention to Week 4 of the college football season.
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Scully's NFL notebook: Josh Jacobs has Raiders on the rise
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 2 of the NFL season.
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College football takeaways: Miami is a force to be reckoned with
BetAmerica analyst James Scully offers his top three takeaways from Week 3 of the college football season.
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Scully's NFL Week 2 picks: Bills primed to pound Dolphins
BetAmerica analyst James Scully offers his three best bets for Week 2 of the NFL season.
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Scully's Week 3 NCAAF picks: Louisville, Georgia Tech on the upswing
BetAmerica analyst James Scully turns his attention to some tantalizing games in the ACC for Week 3 of the college football season.
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NFL Week 1 takeaways: DeAndre Hopkins steps up
Here are our takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season.
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College football takeaways: Clemson and Oklahoma start strong
BetAmerica handicapper James Scully weighs in with three key takeaways from Week 2 of the NCAA college football season.
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Scully's NFL Week 1 picks: Packers poised to upset Vikings
With no preseason games, Week 1 of the NFL season will have a different look this year as certain squads will be slow to find their rhythm. James Scully weighs in with his top three picks of the week.
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Scully's Week 2 NCAAF picks: North Carolina is a vulnerable favorite
BetAmerica handicapper James Scully provides his best picks for Week 2 of the college football season.
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A pair of Churchill Downs picks for Thursday, June 4
BetAmerica handicapper James Scully offers his best bets for a busy Thursday at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Churchill Downs pick of the day, May 30
Saturday’s 11-race program at Churchill Downs features a pair of stakes races, the Winning Colors (G3) and Mint Julep (G3). BetAmerica handicapper James Scully is leaning toward chalk in both events.
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A pair of Churchill Downs picks for Thursday, May 28
Churchill Downs is back for another week of racing, and we have you covered for Thursday's action under the Twin Spires.
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Churchill Downs pick of the day, May 23
Five stakes highlight Saturday’s 11-race card at Churchill Downs, and Kentucky Derby qualifying points will be on the line in the $150,000 Matt Winn (G3).
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Churchill Downs pick of the day, May 21
Thursday’s sixth race at Churchill Downs will feature a full field of 12, and #6 Overzealous appears set for a strong showing from just off the pace. He’s James Scully's pick of the day for May 21.
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Churchill Downs pick of the day for May 16
Churchill Downs will begin its 26-day spring meet with a terrific 11-race card on Saturday. BetAmerica handicapper James Scully weighs in with his thoughts on the fifth race of the day.
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Santa Anita opening-day plays for May 15
Santa Anita resumes racing Friday, with an enticing, nine-race program. An average 10.4 horses are entered per race, and I will recommend three horses of interest.
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A Gulfstream Park turf pick for May 14
Thursday’s program at Gulfstream Park features an interesting turf maiden for 3-year-old fillies. We'll focus on race 6 for the play of the day.
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Tampa Bay Downs pick of the day for May 8
Ideal conditions are expected at Tampa Bay Downs on Friday, and Race 5 brings together seven fillies and mares for an optional-claiming allowance event at 5 furlongs on turf.
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Oaklawn spot plays on Arkansas Derby Day
Oaklawn Park will close Saturday with a 14-race card filled with wagering opportunities. The $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1), which remains a major prep for the Kentucky Derby on Sept. 4, has been split into divisions, and Hall of Famer and five-time Kentucky Derby winner Bob Baffert has the favorites in both.
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Oaklawn Park pick of the day for May 1
Friday is the penultimate day of the 2020 Oaklawn Park meet, and the $400,000 Fantasy Stakes (G3) highlights a dynamite 10-race program.
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Gulfstream Park pick of the day for April 30
Horse players could face a wet or drying out track at Gulfstream Park Thursday, with precipitation expected in the a.m. and the possibility of afternoon showers. Eleven races are carded.
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The Triple Crown and sports: An intersection of history, Part IV
Join us as we examine what was going on in the sports world during each year a Triple Crown winner emerged.
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The Triple Crown and sports: An intersection of history, Part III
Join us as we examine what was going on in the sports world during each year a Triple Crown winner emerged.
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The Triple Crown and sports: An intersection of history, Part II
Join us as we examine what was going on in the sports world during each year a Triple Crown winner emerged.
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Oaklawn Park pick of the day for April 24
There is a chance for wet weather in Arkansas, but Louise the Laser should be able to handle any conditions.
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The Triple Crown and sports: An intersection of history, Part I
Thirteen horses have achieved Triple Crown glory since 1919, a 100-year period that covers different eras in American sports.
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Gulfstream Park pick of the day for April 23
Gulfstream Park will have fast and firm conditions for Thursday’s 10-race program, and #8 Dermot is the pick of the day in Race 5.
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Late Pick 4 play at Gulfstream Park on Saturday
Twelve races will be offered at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. BetAmerica handicapper James Scully is focusing on the late Pick 4 at the South Florida track.
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Patriots can wait to upgrade at quarterback in 2021
New England will have to replace a legend, Tom Brady, who left via free agency for Tampa Bay after a 20-year tenure in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Given they haven’t acquired a high-profile quarterback via free agency or trade, Jarrett Stidham is the heir apparent.
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Oaklawn Park handicapping: A Pick 3 single for Friday
If you like handicapping competitive races with large fields, Oaklawn Park is your place. Another challenging, 10-race card awaits Friday, and we have found a play early in the program.
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A pick at price for Gulfstream Park on April 16
Gulfstream Park offers attractive wagering fare Thursday, with large and contentious fields an 11-race program.
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Focusing on a pair of Asmussen runners at Oaklawn Park
A clear second in the trainer standings, Steve Asmussen may not be able to catch Robertino Diodoro, but he looks poised for a strong showing Friday.
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Five NFL teams poised for a quick turnaround in 2020
Here are five NFL teams poised to improve their win total by at least five games in 2020.
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Three reasons why Cincinnati must draft Joe Burrow
Here are 3 reasons why the Cincinnati Bengals must draft LSU QB Joe Burrow with the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
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Oaklawn Park best bet, Pick 3 play for April 3
Nine fillies and mares will contest Friday’s seventh race at Oaklawn Park, a 5 1/2-furlong conditioned starter allowance.
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NFL win totals: No soft landing for New England
It’s the beginning of a new era in New England. James Scully expects a hangover effect from losing Tom Brady, and will play the Patriots to go under nine wins.
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NFL win totals: Bank on Baltimore
NFL win totals are now available, and James Scully is bullish on Baltimore, whom he expects to win over 11.5 games in 2020.
TwinSpires
Fade the Vikings in 2020 NFL win totals
BetAmerica columnist James Scully is bearish on the Vikings, who lost several key players on both sides of the ball this winter.
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Oaklawn Park spot plays for Friday, March 27
The betting fare at Oaklawn Park remains appealing for BetAmerica horse players, with short fields being the exception at the Hot Springs, Arkansas track. Seven of the nine races on Friday’s program feature at least 10 runners, and I’ll spotlight a couple of horses of interest.
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NFL win totals: Bears primed for a bounce-back year
BetAmerica columnist James Scully is bullish on the Bears, who added several key pieces to a team that went 8-8 last season and finished third in the NFC North.
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Handicapping the TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby
The Kentucky Derby (G1) has been rescheduled for Sept. 5, but Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds remains a major qualifier.
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Handicapping Kentucky Derby, Oaks qualifiers at Aqueduct
Saturday’s 11-horse Gotham (G3), a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier that awards points on a 50-20-10-5 scale to the top four finishers, has attracted an abundance of early speed.
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Spring Fever at Oaklawn sets up for What a Fox
Plenty of speed is signed on for Saturday’s $125,000 Spring Fever S. at Oaklawn Park.
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A Pick 4 play at Oaklawn Park on Saturday
Oaklawn Park features a solid late Pick 4 on Saturday, which features a pair of entry-level allowances, a maiden special weight for 3-year-old fillies, and the $125,000 Downthedustyroad Breeders' S. for Arkansas-bred distaffers.
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Handicapping Friday’s John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park
Friday’s $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial S. at Turfway Park has a few horses cross-entered to other races, but it remains extremely competitive on paper
TwinSpires
Projected speed in King Cotton the key to Oaklawn Pick 3
Share the Upside has the potential to be the controlling speed in the King Cotton Stakes.
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Duke of Carthania key to Fair Grounds Pick 3 sequence
Three-year-olds will contest Saturday’s $60,000 Randy P. Romero S. at Fair Grounds, and plenty of speed is signed on for the one-mile turf affair.
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Scully's Super Bowl LIV preview
Super Bowl LIV features a compelling matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Miami will host the championship game for a record 11th time, and kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET.
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Nelson J. Menard Memorial pick & Pick 3 play at Fair Grounds
The $75,000 Nelson J. Menard Memorial S. highlights a nine-race card at Fair Grounds on Saturday, and #5 Hotshot Anna is the one to beat an overflow field, but we like another option.
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Scully’s NFL conference championships preview
The Tennessee Titans will travel to Kansas City, and the Green Bay Packers will return to San Francisco for Sunday’s conference championship games. Both home teams are favored by at least a touchdown, and favorites covered in three of the four Divisional Round games last weekend.
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Scully's NFL Sunday Divisional Round preview
Four of the NFL's best quarterbacks will face off this Sunday in the league's two Divisional Round games. Young studs Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson will take the field in the AFC matchup, while Super Bowl winners Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson will go in the NFC game.
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Scully’s NFL Saturday Divisional Round preview
The No. 1 seeds in both conferences, Baltimore and San Francisco, will be in action Saturday against opponents coming off significant upsets. Tennessee defeated last year's Super Bowl champ, New England, and Minnesota derailed New Orleans. Both Saturday games are eligible to be high-scoring affairs.
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Scully’s CFP National Championship preview: #3 Clemson vs. #1 LSU
Two of the best offenses in college football history will square off in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday in New Orleans, and both teams enter 14-0.
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Scully’s NFC Wild Card preview and picks
Who will advance (and cover) this weekend in the NFC Wild Card games? BetAmerica analyst James Scully has you covered!
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Scully’s AFC Wild Card previews and picks
New England will make a rare appearance as the No. 3 seed, after it earned a first-round bye the last eight seasons, and the Patriots are one of two top defensive teams in action this weekend, along with Buffalo. Houston and Tennessee will need to get things going offensively to prevail.
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Scully’s Gator Bowl preview: Indiana vs. Tennessee
The Gator Bowl on January 2 features a clash between the Big Ten and SEC. Indiana won eight games for the first time since 1993, finishing fourth in the difficult East division behind Ohio State, Penn State and Michigan. Tennessee came on strong after starting the season 1-4, winning the final five games to finish third in the East division at 7-5.
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Scully’s Citrus Bowl preview: Alabama vs. Michigan
A pair of powerhouse programs from the Big Ten and SEC will meet in the Citrus Bowl in Gainesville, Florida on Wednesday, January 1. Both are coming off bitter losses to conference rivals in their respective season finales.
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Scully's Rose Bowl preview: Oregon vs. Wisconsin
The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California is the granddaddy of them all. This year's eagerly anticipated game matches Pac-12 Conference champion Oregon against Big Ten Conference runner-up Wisconsin on Wednesday, January 1.
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Scully’s NFL picks: Packers still have plenty to play for in Week 17
The NFL regular season may be coming to a close, but significant stakes exist for teams like Green Bay, which still has the opportunity for a first-round playoff bye. James Scully examines the Packers' upcoming clash with the Lions as well as four more Week 17 skirmishes.
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Scully's Texas Bowl and Holiday Bowl previews
College football fans will have no shortage of viewing options Friday, December 27, with five fabulous bowl games to dig into. James Scully has surveyed the schedule and has insights and analysis for the Texas Bowl, which features Oklahoma State and Texas A&M, and the Holiday Bowl between USC against Iowa.
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Scully’s Fiesta Bowl preview: Clemson vs. Ohio State
The Fiesta Bowl on Saturday, December 28 promises to be a treat for college football fans. Clemson and Ohio State enter the College Football Playoff semifinal game with unbeaten records and two of college football’s most powerful offenses. They are fierce on both sides of the ball, as well, and rank first and second in passing defense.
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Scully’s Peach Bowl preview: Oklahoma vs. LSU
Offense, offense, offense. The Peach Bowl is likely resemble a track meet when LSU and Oklahoma meet Saturday, December 28 in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Scully's Hawaii Bowl preview: BYU vs. Hawaii
A pair of former rivals will meet in the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve, when BYU and Hawaii go toe-to-toe at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu.
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Scully’s NFL Week 16 picks: Playoff implications aplenty
With two weeks remaining in the NFL's regular season, playoff berths and playoff positioning are on the line.
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Scully's New Mexico Bowl and Boca Raton Bowl previews
Saturday, December 21 is a huge day for college football, with six bowls scheduled for stadiums across the United States. BetAmerica's James Scully has surveyed the landscape and has previews and picks for the New Mexico Bowl, which features Central Michigan and San Diego State, and the Boca Raton Bowl, which will pit Florida Atlantic against SMU.
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Scully's Bahamas Bowl preview: Buffalo vs. Charlotte
Both Buffalo and Charlotte finished the regular season strong, and for their reward they'll get a trip to the islands.
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Scully’s Army-Navy Game preview and pick
After 14 straight wins earlier this century, Navy will look to snap a three-game losing streak to Army when these rivals meet for the 120th time.
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Scully’s Week 15 NFL picks: Showdown in the AFC South
The NFL season is winding down and an exciting matchup between AFC South contenders is among the games we will preview for Week 15.
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Scully’s Week 14 NFL picks: Keep riding the Ravens
James Scully's selections for Week 14 of the NFL season involve a pair of major games with significant conference implications.
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Scully’s NCAAF Championship Week picks
The chase for the national championship in college football is winding down. Bowl matchups will be revealed Sunday, but first we have an exciting round of conference title games to entertain us this weekend.
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Scully’s Week 13 Picks: Ravens set to continue ATS dominance
Week 13 features a meeting between Super Bowl hopefuls with Baltimore and San Francisco set to clash at M&T Bank Stadium. James Scully previews that widely anticipated matchup, as well as four other Sunday games.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 14 picks: Rivalry week
The 2019 college football regular season has flown by, and Week 14 marks the conclusion for most teams. It is also a major rivalry week, so let's finish strong.
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Scully’s Thanksgiving NFL picks: Lions-Bears, Falcons-Saints
BetAmerica analyst James Scully has you covered for Turkey Day selections in the NFL, as the Bears take on the Lions and the Falcons host the Saints.
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Scully’s NFL Week 12 picks: Ravens will keep rolling
Ranked No. 1 by many metrics last year, Baltimore’s defense is starting to play at the same level, and the Ravens offense is explosive. They will keep rolling in Week 12.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 13 picks: Oregon fighting for a playoff spot
It promises to be a fascinating race for the final spot in the College Football Playoff, and with Oregon in the hunt, the Ducks must pass the eye test again in Week 13.
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Scully’s Week 11 NFL picks: New Orleans will bounce back
New Orleans will attempt to rebound after a surprising loss, Baltimore will seek to keep things rolling and an intriguing Monday night matchup is set between AFC West rivals in Mexico City.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 12 picks: Showdown in Waco
A pair of Big 12 teams with playoff aspirations, Baylor and Oklahoma, will square off in Waco, while Minnesota will hope to keep its perfect season alive in Week 12.
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Scully’s Week 10 NFL picks: Playoffs spots up for grabs
The highlight of Week 10 is a matchup between surging teams with playoff aspirations, when the Los Angeles Rams travel to meet the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the action concludes with an important Monday-night battle between NFC West titans.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 11 picks: Big one at Bama
November is the heart of the college football season, with marquee games scheduled through Thanksgiving weekend, and Saturday’s Alabama-LSU tilt is the biggest. Here's what to look forward to this week.
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Scully’s Week 9 NFL Picks: Colts ready to steamroll Steelers
An appealing slate of games is on tap for Week 9, with the opportunity to exploit vulnerable lines. BetAmerica handicapper James Scully expects to keep things rolling after three consecutive winning weeks.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 10 Picks: SMU's perfect record is in jeopardy
November is upon us and this week’s slate features a number of games with significant conference ramifications. Join BetAmerica's James Scully as he focuses on important matchups in the AAC, Pac-12 and SEC in Week 10.
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Scully’s Week 8 NFL picks: Bills exceeding expectations
We'll play against the Eagles and Bears, and also against a sagging Broncos in a difficult road setting. Our last two weeks have been profitable, with a 7-3 ATS record.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 9 picks: Four home teams
After a tough week with college football selections, it is time to put the nose to the grindstone and give out some winners. We're excited to play four home teams in Week 9.
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Scully’s Week 7 NFL picks: Playing against Los Angeles teams
We'll side with some home teams this week, and other plays include the improving Jets and surging Arizona. Let’s keep the momentum rolling after a 4-1 ATS Week 6!
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 8 picks: Big favorites, dangerous underdogs
Most college football teams are entering the second half of their seasons in Week 8, and we will look to exploit some favorable matchups.
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Scully’s Week 6 NFL picks: Carolina, Detroit keep improving
Carolina and Detroit have played well since a slow start to the season, and both will seek another measure of legitimacy in key conference road tests in Week 6 of the NFL season. We will play against a couple bad teams, as well, and look to keep momentum rolling in Week 6.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 7 picks: Fireworks expected for OU-Texas
The most significant regular-season game in the Big 12, Oklahoma vs. Texas, could be a preview of the Big 12 Championship Game in December. Week 7 also offers the opportunity to fade teams with limited offenses.
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Scully’s Week 5 NFL picks: Chicago a vulnerable favorite
Favorites took it on the chin, as underdogs went 11-4 ATS in Week 4. A trio of vulnerable favorites are among our five picks this week.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 6 picks: Quality defenses in the spotlight
We will see more marquee matchups in the weeks to come, but this week of the college football season provides the opportunity to focus on some teams that get after it defensively.
College Football
Scully’s NCAAF Week 5 picks: Unbeaten teams facing key tests
A trio of unbeaten (and perhaps surprising) teams—California, Minnesota and Wake Forest—are in the spotlight in Week 5. We will back two of them and fade the other in our four pack of picks.
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Scully’s Week 4 NFL picks: Taking advantage on the road
We like three road teams capable of rebounding as underdogs this weekend and will lean on heavyweights Dallas and New England, as well.
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Scully’s Week 3 NFL picks: Fading backup QBs, AFC South
Pittsburgh and New Orleans each had offensive questions even before they lost their franchise quarterbacks to injury, and with backups taking over in Week 3, both have as much chance at success as the Jets did last week.
NFL
Scully’s NCAAF Week 4 picks: Laying points with Texas, Texas A&M
Conference action is revving up, and we're excited to wager on four teams in Week 4 of the college football season. This week we recommend a pair of home favorites with lofty expectations, and we'll look to exploit a couple of bad home teams laying too many points.
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Scully’s Week 2 NFL picks: Playing a hot hand in Dallas
Week 1 in the NFL told us a lot about the upper-echelon teams and exposed holes in others. A couple of projected playoff teams that got off to fast starts are among this week’s five pack of picks, and we’re playing the road team Monday night.
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Scully’s NCAAF Week 3 picks: Maryland, USC poised to keep rolling
This week’s quartet of college football picks includes a pair of hot teams outperforming expectations. We also expect a rebound performance from a Big 12 squad that squeaked by in its opener and will fade an ACC team in Week 3.
College Football
Scully’s Week 1 NFL picks: Ravens ready for a blowout
This week our plays focus upon a couple expected playoff teams in favorable spots, a pair of home teams against West Coast opponents and a defensive stalwart looking to regain lost luster.
NFL
Scully’s NCAAF Week 2 picks: Cincinnati poised for breakout game
Our four-pack of weekly College Football picks got off to a fast start in Week 1 with a 3-1 ATS record, and we’re motivated for Week 2. We will play a pair of double-digit dogs, take a stand against a once-proud program now in a mess and back one of the top defenses in the country laying a reasonable number on the road.
College Football
James Scully’s NCAAF free picks: Week 1
A pair of games took place last Saturday, but Week 1's full slate of games begins Thursday, and we’re excited to build upon a successful first season at BetAmerica (35-21-1 ATS) with a weekly four-pack of free picks.
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Scully’s NCAAF free picks: Florida vs Miami, Arizona vs Hawaii
The college football season begins with a pair of games Saturday. We had a successful first year at BetAmerica.com, with a 35-21-1 ATS record from our picks in 2018, and we will look to build on it.
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The Case for Tommy Fleetwood in the 2019 Masters
The third time could be the charm for Tommy Fleetwod in the 2019 Masters.
After failing to make the cut in his first Masters appearance two years ago , Fleetwood shot 66 in the third round last year and was tied for sixth ent ...
Golf
Scully’s South Region Free Picks - Will Oregon Continue Late Season Surge?
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#10 Iowa Hawkeyes vs #2 Tennessee Volunteers -8.0
Tennessee lost their focus in first round win, allowing a 14-point lead slip away as 15-seed Colgate rallied to tie game midway throug ...
College Basketball
South Region Round of 32 Preview: #6 Villanova vs. #3 Purdue
James Scully drops in with his feature game for Saturday as Villanova takes on Purdue!
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#6 Villanova vs #3 Purdue -4
Intriguing second-round match-up between conference champions. Purdue, who shared the Big Ten regu ...
College Basketball
The 2019 NCAA Tournament - South Region Free Picks
James Scully rocks the rim with a full breakdown of South Region Free Picks!
Looking for Oregon-Wisconsin? Well, Scully paid particular attention that matchup for very good reason in a separate deep dive. You can read that preview by clicking h ...
College Basketball
South Region Featured Game - #12 Oregon vs. #5 Wisconsin
Oregon could be the cagiest 12-seed to back in the South Region!
Our own James Scully highlights the clash between Oregon and Wisconsin in his South Region Game of the Week! Check out his full break down for the South region by clicking here . ...
College Basketball
Scully's NFL Championship Preview
A pair of overtime thrillers decided this year’s Super Bowl match-up, with the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots winning conference championships on the road. The Rams opened as a slight choice but bettors quickly pushed New England into the ...
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[VIDEO] 2019 AFC Championship Breakdown ft. Scully and Shapiro
Scott Shapiro and James Scully come together to offer a tight run down of the 2019 AFC Championship game featuring the New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs. This is the first time in eons where the Patriots are underdogs, and the narrative of ...
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[VIDEO] 2019 NFC Championship Betting Preview ft. Scully and Shapiro
Our very own Scott Shapiro and James Scully join forces to discuss the 2019 NFC Championship betting lines. The New Orleans Saints host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, January 20th at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The home bound Saints are 3.5-point f ...
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Scully’s NFL Free Picks – Divisional Playoffs Sunday
Los Angeles Chargers +4 vs New England Patriots (Sunday 1:05 p.m. ET) Intriguing match-up between AFC powerhouse New England, who has made the last two Super Bowls, and a 13-4 Chargers team that has covered seven straight on the road. Los Angeles ...
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Scully’s NFL Free Picks – Divisional Playoffs Saturday
Indianapolis Colts +5.5 vs Kansas City Chiefs (Saturday 4:35 p.m. ET)
Expect fireworks. Kansas City led the NFL in scoring, averaging 35.3 points per game behind superstar Patrick Mahones, who threw for 5,097 yards and 50 TDs in his first year a ...
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College Football Championship Game Preview
Clemson Tigers +5.5 vs Alabama Crimson Tide (Monday 8 p.m. ET) Powerhouse programs will meet in the national championship game for the third time in four years, with Alabama winning by a 45-40 margin in 2015 and Clemson prevailing by a 35-31 sco ...
College Football
Scully’s 2019 NFL Wild Card Free Picks – Playoffs Wildcard Round
After finishing the regular season at an even 40-40-3 ATS (50%), our very own James Scully has survived to tell the tale. He breaks down his favorite 2019 NFL Wild Card Free Picks below with playoff lives on the line! Enjoy. Indianapolis Col ...
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Scully's 2018 College Football Playoff Free Picks
College Football Semi Final - 2018 Orange Bowl
Notre Dame Fighting Irish +13 vs Clemson Tigers
(Saturday 4 p.m. ET)
A pair of stingy defenses will be on display in the first national semifinal game, with Clemson and Notre Dame each ranked in ...
College Football
Scully’s Week 17 NFL Free Picks
The final week of the regular season is the most difficult to find value in, which is why James Scully is delivering a late Christmas present with his Week 17 NFL free picks! Enjoy and happy holidays from all of us here at BetAmerica! *ATS (Again ...
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Scully’s Week 16 NFL Free Picks
Our very own James Scully barrels in to Week 16 with a 34-36 AT record on the season in tow. There's a lot to play for, meaning motivation will be high in these matchups. Check out who Scully likes in his Week 16 NFL free picks with playoff hopes on ...
NFL
Scully Takes on 2018 Birmingham Bowl, Bahamas Bowls!
2018 Birmingham Bowl
Wake Forest +4.5 vs Memphis Tigers
(Saturday 12 p.m. ET)
Wake Forest (+4.5) proved to be an outstanding road team during second half of season, winning last three games away from home as underdogs, and I loved how they fin ...
College Football
Scully's 2018 Boca Raton Bowl Free Pick - UAB or NIU?
Northern Illinois Huskies +2.5 vs University Alabama-Birmingham Blazers
2018 Boca Raton Bowl - Tuesday, December 18th (7pm ET - ESPN)
More than willing to lay this low number with UAB (-2.5) , who enters at 10-3 SU due to strong defense and a ...
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Scully’s 2018 College Football Bowl Games Free Picks (December 15)
2018 CURE BOWL
Tulane Green Wave (-3.5) vs UL-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns (Saturday, 1:30 ET) UL-Lafayette (+3.5) possesses a dynamic rushing attack, ranking 19 th with an average of 229.1 rushing yards per game, and we can expect to see bi ...
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Scully’s Week 15 NFL Free Picks
James Scully went a solid 3-2 ATS last weekend to bring his season long record up to 31-34 ATS. He returns to bring you his best Week 15 NFL free picks during a decisive weekend that will be sure to clarify the playoff picture! *ATS (Against the ...
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Scully’s Week 14 NFL Free Picks
After a strong 3-2 ATS run last weekend during a very turbulent Sunday, James Scully returns once again with his Week 14 NFL Free Picks! Now at 28-32 ATS, Scully's ready to take you down the homestretch. *ATS (Against the Spread) / SU (Straight U ...
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Army-Navy Game Preview
The college football regular season comes to an end with the most revered rivalry in college sports, the Army-Navy game. Saturday marks the 119 th renewal between the service academies. Navy enters with a 50-41-1 series advantage, winning 14 straig ...
College Football
Scully’s Week 13 NFL Free Picks
With just five weeks to go in the season, James Scully sits at 25-31 ATS (44.6%) but is rolling up his sleeves to deliver his Week 13 NFL Free Picks with a set of five selections for you to sink your teeth in to! *ATS (Against the Spread) / SU (S ...
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Scully’s College Football Conference Championship Free Picks
Scully concluded the regular season with a very strong 32-19-1 ATS record (62.7%) and rolls in to a major weekend with his Conference Championship free picks! Enjoy and good luck! *ATS (Against the Spread) / SU (Straight Up)
* PK indicates pick
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Scully’s Week 13 College Football Free Picks
After splitting his picks last weekend, Scully remains with a powerful average as he prepares to unleash his Week 13 College Football free picks for you to devour this Thanksgiving weekend. Scully has a season record of 30-17-1 ATS (63.8%). *A ...
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Scully’s Week 12 NFL Free Picks
James Scully took it on the chin last weekend, and has dropped to 23-28-4 ATS on the year but is ready to roll up his sleeves and dive back in to the trenches with his Week 12 NFL free picks! He begins with the Thursday nighter and rolls right in ...
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Scully’s Week 11 NFL Free Picks
James Scully returns with a rejuvenated 23-23-4 ATS record (50%) fresh off a 3-3-1 ATS run in Week 10. Read on to find out who he likes in his Week 11 NFL Free Picks for the Sunday games, with the Rams-Chiefs war on Monday night serving as the cherr ...
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Scully’s Week 12 College Football Free Picks
Our very own James Scully maintained a strong record in NCAAF betting, going 3-1 ATS last week to bring his season record to 28-15-1 ATS (65.1%). Follow his lead as he guides you through his four favorite games and Week 12 College Football free pick ...
College Football
Scully’s Week 10 NFL Free Picks
After a 2-3 ATS run in Week 9, James Scully is now 20-22-3 ATS (45.6%) and looks to correct his stride with a five-pack of Week 10 NFL free picks. Enjoy! *ATS (Against the Spread) / SU (Straight Up)
* PK indicates pick
*home team in caps ...
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Scully’s Week 11 College Football Free Picks
Scully went even last weekend to keep his percentages up at 25-14-1 ATS (64.1%). He attacks his four favorite Week 11 College Football free picks, beginning with the Friday night marquee matchup! *ATS (Against the Spread) / SU (Straight Up)
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2018 Champions Classic Betting Free Picks
As always, the college basketball season kicks off with a hammer drop and James Scully provides his 2018 Champions Classic betting free picks for tonight's mega matchups featuring Michigan State, Kansas, Kentucky and Duke!
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College Basketball
Scully’s Week 9 NFL Free Picks
James Scully is 18-19-3 ATS (48.6 %) on the season, dipping in to the red for the first time all year after a 2-3 ATS run last weekend. He returns with more resolve than ever, dedicated to turning things up this weekend and finishing this season stro ...
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Scully’s Week 10 College Football Free Picks
James Scully continues to roll hot as he presents his Week 10 College Football free picks! After a flawless Week 9, Scully is ripping off a 23-12-1 ATS (65.7%) record. Check out his favorite games from this weekend below, and note date and times. ...
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Scully’s Week 8 NFL Free Picks
After a rough and tumble outing last weekend, James Scully is looking to bounce back with his Week 8 NFL free picks. Now sitting at 16-16-3 ATS (50%), Scully unveils his five best games, including a pick on the Miami-Houston tilt on Thursday Night F ...
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Scully’s Week 9 College Football Free Picks
Scully returns to the realm of college football with his Week 9 College Football free picks! On the season, Scully is at 19-12-1 ATS (61.3%) and continues to roll hot after going 3-1 ATS last weekend. Check out his best selections for Saturday! ...
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Scully’s Week 8 College Football Free Picks
James Scully is coming off a strong performance in Week 7 with three winners, and improved his NCAAF record to 16-11-1 ATS (59.2%)! He's back for to offer Week 8 College Football free picks, and is leaning hard on favorites this Saturday. *ATS (Ag ...
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Scully’s Week 7 NFL Free Picks
James Scully is back yet again, ready to bounce back from a rough Week 6 that had a lot of heads spinning over the weekend. At 15-12-3 ATS on the season, Scully walks you through the best of his Week 7 NFL Free Picks! *ATS (Against the Spread) / S ...
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Scully’s Week 6 NFL Free Picks
James Scully takes on the upcoming weekend of action after going 3-2 ATS in Week 5 to push his season record to 14-8-3 ATS (63.6%) on the year. Check out his Week 6 NFL Free Picks! *ATS (Against the Spread) / SU (Straight Up)
* PK indicates p ...
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Scully’s Week 7 College Football Free Picks
James Scully is back after splitting last weekend at 2-2 ATS, largely due to NC State blowing a 25-point lead. At 13-10-1 ATS on the season, Scully brings you his Week 7 college football free picks. *ATS (Against the Spread) / SU (Straight Up)
* P ...
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Scully's Week 6 College Football Free Picks
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Week 6 College Football Free Picks
James Scully has gone 3-1 ATS in over the last two weeks and is now 11-8-1 ATS (57.9%) on the year in college football free picks! Follow his lead as he guides you through some of the Week 6 Colleg ...
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Scully's Week 5 NFL Free Picks
Scully’s Week 5 NFL Free Picks
Our own James Scully continues to roll through with strong takes on the 2018 NFL campaign with a record of 11-6-3 ATS (64.7%) so far. His five favorite matchups are listed below in his package of Week 5 NFL free pick ...
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Scully’s Week 5 College Football Free Picks
Scully’s Week 5 College Football Free Picks
James Scully returns to get your ready for the Week 5 College Football schedule on Saturday with four of his favorite free picks! *ATS (Against the Spread) / SU (Straight Up)
* PK indicates pick
*hom ...
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Scully’s Week 4 NFL Free Picks
James Scully is coming off a strong 3-0-1 ATS run last weekend, and is ready to give you his Week 4 NFL Free Picks! *ATS (Against the Spread) / SU (Straight Up)
* PK indicates pick
*home team in caps Minnesota Vikings +7.0 vs LOS ANGELES R ...
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Scully’s Week 4 College Football Free Picks
by James Scully
James Scully brings you his favorite Week 4 College Football free picks! Mississippi State hopes to continue their hot streak against an impressive Kentucky side, while Stanford and Oregon wage Pac-12 war on Saturday! *ATS ...
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Scully’s NFL Week 3 Selections
by James Scully
James Scully returns with his best bets for NFL Week 3. Find out why Scully prefers Luck over Wentz, and the Chargers to overcome the Rams! Find out more about how to bet on football at BetAmerica here ! *ATS (Against the ...
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Scully's Week 3 NCAAF Betting Picks!
by James Scully
Scully unleashes a four-pack of Week 3 NCAAF betting picks to get your wallet primed for the weekend! Home team in caps, and lines subject to change as always. Good luck! Florida State Seminoles -3 vs SYRACUSE ORANGE (Saturda ...
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Scully's "Five To Fade" - NFL Week 2 Betting Picks
L.A. Chargers -7.5 vs BUFFALO BILLS (Sunday 1:00 p.m. ET)
Past trends may favor Buffalo (9-0 ATS as dogs >1 vs opponent off SU fav loss) but with an awful offensive line and bad QB play, Bills don't appear competitive against good teams p ...
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Scully's Five Teams to Fade in the NFL Week 1 Betting
By James Scully
Handicapper James Scully has a beat on five games to fade in NFL Week 1 betting! Check out our sports betting guides while you're here! *ATS (Against the Spread) / SU (Straight Up)
*PK indicates a pick ‘em
*HOME TEAM in c ...
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Scully Scouts Four Teams to Fade in College Football Week 1
By James Scully
Handicapper James Scully brings you four, high-profile teams worth fading in College Football Week 1. Let's get you started with some strong picks out of the gate as we ramp up for a big season! *ATS (Against the Spread) | SU ...
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