Scott Kacsmar

Scott is a historian, writer, and data analyst from Pittsburgh, PA who has studied NFL and NBA statistics since 2003. He standardized the fourth-quarter comeback and game-winning drive stats for the NFL at Pro Football Reference. His work has been featured at Sports Illustrated, ESPN, FiveThirtyEight, and Bookmakers Review. He has also watched over 7,500 films and 1,000 TV series and keeps statistics on those as well.
  • NBA

    NBA Player Prop Picks for Tuesday Night’s Playoff Slate

    By Scott Kacsmar The NBA playoffs continue with a trio of Game 2s this Tuesday evening. We are looking at our favorite over/under player prop picks in each game. Do not overlook the markets for steals and blocks as players pick up their defensive intensity in these playoff games. Atlanta…

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    The Golden State Warrios dynasty target another NBA ring

    By Scott Kacsmar The 2023 NBA playoffs start Saturday, and the Golden State Warriors are the defending champions. But they are in an unusual position as the No. 6 seed with a 44-38 record, meaning they will open on the road against the No. 3 Kings (48-34). Of course, it…

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    Scoring record

    Do the Los Angeles Lakers Have NBA Championship Value Again?

    By Scott Kacsmar The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping for a triumphant return to playoff basketball with a spot in the play-in tournament as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. After a 43-39 regular season, the Lakers may finally be healthy at the right time and poised to…

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    Jimmy Garoppolo

    Does Jimmy Garoppolo Make the Las Vegas Raiders Better?

    By Scott Kacsmar Remember when Josh McDaniels and Jimmy Garoppolo were going to follow Bill Belichick and Tom Brady in New England once those two retired? Well, nine years later, it will happen in Las Vegas after the Raiders have agreed to terms with Garoppolo in one of the early…

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    Daniel Jones

    Where Should the Giants Find Receivers for Daniel Jones?

    By Scott Kacsmar The New York Giants did not let the suspense build on whether Daniel Jones would return for a fifth season and beyond with the team. Jones has received a four-year extension worth up to $160 million, making him one of the better-paid quarterbacks in the league while…

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    Damian Lillard

    NBA DFS Prop Picks for Friday Night

    By Scott Kacsmar The NBA continues this Friday with a 6-game slate, including an NBA TV doubleheader with Cavaliers-Heat and Raptors-Lakers. We are looking at some of our favorite over/under props grouped by the markets for points, rebounds, assists, and three-point field goals. Points – Over/Unders Joel Embiid (76ers) –…