Justin Rose first round leader
“You said Justin Rose. I hit him first-round leader at the Masters. I was so stoked for that, and you know what? I ran it back here.”
Five players shared the first-round lead at the 2025 Open Championship at 4-under 67 (Bezuidenhout, English, Fitzpatrick, Haotong Li, Skov Olesen); Justin Rose shot 69 and was not among them. (R1 leaders 67 (-4); Rose 69 (-2))
Viktor Hovland to win The Open Championship
“All right, you have one bullet to fire, Brad. Just one. Single bullet on who is going to win the tournament. Who is going to lift the claret jug? I'm going with Mr. Viktor Hovland. Listen, I was on Viktor Hovland earlier this season when he won at Copperhead, and a lot of people downgrade Viktor Hovland at this course because his around-degree play is just poor. But I think with Viktor Hovland, he's not going to win tournaments. He's done once before where he lost minus 1.8 strokes. But typically, he's not going to win tournaments when he's not hitting greens. His elite iron play is phenomenal. That's what sets him above all of the other players. I think Viktor Hovland, when he was in an interview, they asked him, who is the best golfer without a major? He said, I'm going to have to go with myself. I think he changes that. I use my single bullet on him.”
Scheffler 267 (-17); Hovland 288 (+4), T63 — Scottie Scheffler won the 2025 Open Championship at 17-under; Viktor Hovland finished T63 at 4-over and did not win.
Alabama Crimson Tide to win SEC
“I do the homer bet of Alabama primarily every single year. This year was the first year to win the SEC that it was actually good value.”
Georgia 28, Alabama 7 — Georgia beat Alabama 28-7 to win the 2025 SEC Championship; Alabama did not win the SEC.
Paul Goldschmidt over 1.5 total bases (-120)
“Holy Paul Goldschmidt, gentlemen. I'm going to take the over on total bases. One and a half. Minus money, unfortunately. They were at a minus 120.”
Paul Goldschmidt went 0-for-5 with 0 total bases in the Yankees' loss to Cincinnati on 6/23/25 (ESPN box score), under the 1.5 total-bases line. (0 total bases (0-for-5))
Stephen Kolek under 3.5 strikeouts (+100)
“Give me Stephen Kolek. I'm going to take the under on three and a half strikeouts against the Nationals. Plus 100.”
Stephen Kolek struck out 5 batters over 4.1 innings for San Diego against Washington on 6/23/25 (ESPN box score), over the 3.5-strikeout under line. (5 strikeouts (4.1 IP))
Ludvig Aberg to win U.S. Open
“I'm actually taking Ludvig Aberg I got him around 35.”
Ludvig Aberg missed the cut at the 2025 U.S. Open with an even-par 148 total; J.J. Spaun won the title (ESPN leaderboard). (E (148), missed cut)
Jon Rahm over Rory McIlroy
“I'm taking Jon Rahm in the three-way market over Rory Malcaroy.”
Jon Rahm finished T7 at +4 (284) at the 2025 U.S. Open while Rory McIlroy finished T19 at +7 (287); Rahm beat McIlroy (ESPN leaderboard). (Rahm T7 +4 (284) vs McIlroy T19 +7 (287))
Under 2.5 goals
“I think the best bet if you're gonna take a side or a total would be the under right it is a cup final cup finals just scream unders under 2.5”
5-0 — Paris Saint-Germain beat Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final; 5 goals is over 2.5, so Under 2.5 lost.
Alessandro Bastoni to be booked (+380)
“So I'm going to tell you the player prop first. It's Bastoni to be booked. It's around plus 380 to plus 400. He's second on the teams in most booking, but I'm not really caring about the season stats. I'm just talking about this moment.”
Inter Milan's only cautions in the Champions League final went to Nicola Zalewski, Marcus Thuram, and Francesco Acerbi; Alessandro Bastoni was not booked. (Inter cautions: Zalewski, Thuram, Acerbi. Bastoni not booked.)
Stephan Jaeger top German over Matti Schmid (-138)
“I'm going to take Steven Yeager over Matti Schmid as the top German. It's around minus 138 on BetMGM.”
Stephan Jaeger finished T44 at 293 at the 2025 Memorial Tournament while Matti Schmid missed the cut at 150, so Jaeger placed ahead as top German. (Jaeger 293 (T44); Schmid 150 (missed cut))
Viktor Hovland winner without Scottie Scheffler
“Viktor Hovland in the winner without Scotty market.”
Ben Griffin finished runner-up at 6 under at the 2025 Memorial Tournament, the top finisher excluding winner Scottie Scheffler; Viktor Hovland was not the top finisher without Scheffler. (Ben Griffin 6 under (2nd))
Walter Clayton Jr. over 19.5 points
“I'm going with Walter Clayton Jr. over 19 and a half points.”
63-65 — Walter Clayton Jr. scored 11 points for Florida in the national championship win over Houston, under his 19.5-point prop line (ESPN). (Walter Clayton Jr.: 11 points)
Both teams to score (-115)
“I'm taking both teams to score the price is around minus 115 I actually went a little overboard on this bet”
3-0 — Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the April 8, 2025 Champions League quarterfinal first leg; Real Madrid failed to score, so both teams to score was No (ESPN).
Xander Schauffele outright winner (+2200)
“I'm actually going to go Xander Shoffley. And so I was torn between Colin Morikawa and Xander Shoffley. Morikawa, great history here. Finished T3 last year, but his price is around 16 to 1. Xander Shoffley coming off the layoff, he's looked better. He's 22 to 1.”
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters in a playoff over Justin Rose; Xander Schauffele finished T8 at -5, not the outright winner (ESPN leaderboard). (Xander Schauffele: T8, -5)
Jon Rahm top LIV golfer
“I took a little bit of Jon Rahm”
Among the 12 LIV Golf players at the 2025 Masters, Patrick Reed was the top finisher (solo 3rd); Jon Rahm tied for 14th, so Rahm was not the top LIV golfer (ESPN leaderboard). (Jon Rahm: T14, -3; Patrick Reed: 3rd (top LIV golfer))
Barcelona moneyline (-118)
“My favorite bet, it's going to be Benfica versus Barcelona, and I'm taking Barcelona to win. It's minus 118.”
0-1 — Barcelona beat Benfica 1-0 on March 5, 2025 in the Champions League round of 16 first leg (Raphinha winner), so the Barcelona moneyline cashes (ESPN).
Both teams to score
“So we'll start with the Madrid Derby, and I'm going to go with both teams to score. That's my favorite bet in this.”
2-1 — Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League round of 16 on March 4, 2025 (Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz for Madrid, Julian Alvarez for Atletico); both teams scored (ESPN).
Club Brugge draw no bet (+110)
“I'm taking Brews draw no bet. It means if it's a tie, you get your money back. If Brews win, you win. It's plus 110.”
1-3 — Aston Villa beat Club Brugge 3-1 in the Champions League round of 16 first leg on March 4, 2025 (ESPN); Club Brugge draw-no-bet loses since Villa won outright.
Arsenal first-half corner handicap -1.5 (-140)
“My favorite bet, I'm going to go with Arsenal, minus one and a half, first half, corner, handicap. It around minus 140”
0-1 — Arsenal lost to West Ham United 0-1 at the Emirates on 2025-02-22 (Bowen goal, 44'). ESPN's team stats show Arsenal finished with 2 corners to West Ham's 0 for the full match, and ESPN's play-by-play shows one of Arsenal's two corners came at 90+8' (second-half stoppage time), so Arsenal led first-half corners by at most 1-0, short of the -1.5 first-half corner handicap. (Arsenal 2 corners (1 in 2H stoppage, 90+8'), West Ham 0 corners)
Mohamed Salah anytime goal scorer (+125)
“I'm going with Mohamed Salah to score a goal. It's around plus 125, plus 130.”
Mohamed Salah scored in the 14th minute as Liverpool beat Manchester City 2-0 on Feb 23, 2025, so his anytime-goalscorer prop won (ESPN match report). (1 goal (14th minute))
De'Aaron Fox over 24.5 points
“nba i'm taking De'Aaron Fox over 24 and a half points”
SA 120, PHX 109 — De'Aaron Fox scored 26 points as San Antonio beat Phoenix 120-109 on Feb 20, 2025, covering his over 24.5 points prop (ESPN box score). (De'Aaron Fox: 26 points)
Manchester City double chance (-105)
“Well, I'm taking a double chance in this game. Why? Carlo Ancelotti, the manager for Real Madrid, knows all they have to do is advance, is they need a draw at best. Manchester City, they need to actually win. I think they have the tools to at least get a draw out of this match. I don't know about the win. there's just massive value on manchester city double chance it's around minus 105 at this time”
3-1 — Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 on Feb 19, 2025 in the UCL playoff second leg (ESPN match report), a Mbappe hat trick sending City out; City's double chance (draw or win) failed, so the bet lost.
Sporting CP over 4.5 team corners
“I'm taking over four and a half team total corners for Sporting.”
In the Feb 19, 2025 UCL playoff second leg (Dortmund 0-0 Sporting), Sporting CP recorded only 2 corners against Dortmund's 6, well under the 4.5 line, so the over bet lost. (Sporting CP 2 corners)
Justin Thomas to win the Genesis Invitational
“I'm gonna give you two outrights one favorite one long shot I'm going with Justin Thomas you can find him anywhere from 18 to 1 to 20 to 1”
Ludvig Åberg won the 2025 Genesis Invitational (Feb 13-16, 2025 at Torrey Pines) at 12-under, one stroke ahead of Maverick McNealy; Justin Thomas did not win (PGA Tour).
Daniel Berger to win the Genesis Invitational (+10000)
“I'm also going with Daniel Berger, 100-1.”
Ludvig Åberg won the 2025 Genesis Invitational (Feb 13-16, 2025 at Torrey Pines) at 12-under, one stroke ahead of Maverick McNealy; Daniel Berger did not win (PGA Tour).
Ousmane Dembélé over 1.5 shots on target (+110)
“I'm taking him two ways. First, I'm taking him one and a half, over one and a half shots on target.”
Ousmane Dembélé recorded 2 shots on target in PSG's 3-0 Champions League playoff win at Brest on Feb 11, 2025, clearing the over 1.5 line (ESPN match stats). (2 shots on target)
Ousmane Dembélé anytime goal scorer (+110)
“First match, Brest versus PSG. And I'm taking Usman Dembele. I'm taking him two ways. First, I'm taking him one and a half, over one and a half shots on target. And I'm taking him to score a goal both around plus 110.”
Ousmane Dembélé scored twice (45', 66') in PSG's 3-0 Champions League playoff win at Brest on Feb 11, 2025 (ESPN). (2 goals)
Randal Kolo Muani anytime goal scorer (+240)
“I'm also going to go to the other game, Juventus versus PSG. and I'm taking Kolomuani to score a goal. He's the leading striker for Juventus now. His odds are just ridiculous. Plus 240 against a PSV side”
2-1 — Juventus beat PSV 2-1 on Feb 11, 2025 on goals from Weston McKennie (34') and Samuel Mbangula (82'), with PSV's from Ivan Perišić (56'); Randal Kolo Muani did not score (ESPN).
Desmond Bane over 17.5 points
“Listen, I took him at over 17.5 before John Morant became doubtful.”
MEM 120, HOU 119 — Desmond Bane scored 24 points as the Grizzlies beat the Rockets 120-119; over 17.5 covers (ESPN box score). (Desmond Bane: 24 points)
Barcelona-Atalanta both teams to score / Manchester City -1 (-120)
- Both teams to score won
- Manchester City -1 won
“Barcelona, Adelana, both teams to score. Barcelona live by the high line, die by the high line. Conceded goals in five straight. Nine goals to be exact. Adelana, they can score. The second leg of that parlay, Manchester City versus Bruges. I'm taking Manchester City minus one. This team has new life. Desperation mode. This is a championship caliber team who, if they do not win, they are eliminated. So I'm taking that parlay. Pays out about minus 120.”
Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta; Man City 3-1 Club Brugge — Both parlay legs hit: Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta (both teams scored) and Manchester City beat Club Brugge 3-1, covering -1 (ESPN final scores).
Cade Cunningham triple-double
“I went with Cade Cunningham triple-double against the Atlanta Hawks.”
DET 114, ATL 104 — Cade Cunningham had 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 11 assists in Detroit's 114-104 win over Atlanta on Jan 22, 2025 (ESPN box score) — a double-double, not a triple-double. (Cade Cunningham: 29 pts, 6 reb, 11 ast)
Nottingham Forest +0.5
“I'm taking them plus the half goal.”
BOU 5, NFO 0 — Bournemouth beat Nottingham Forest 5-0 on Jan 25, 2025 (ESPN), an outright loss so the +0.5 Asian handicap on Forest does not cover.
Los Angeles Lakers -4.5
“I'm taking the Lakers minus five. I bet it at the open at four and a half.”
LAL 117, MIA 108 — Lakers beat Heat 117-108 on Jan 15, 2025, a 9-point margin that covers Lakers -4.5 (ESPN box score).
Guerschon Yabusele over 6.5 rebounds
“but I'm still going to lock it in. I took over 6.5 rebounds for him.”
118-102 — Guerschon Yabusele recorded 7 rebounds for Philadelphia in the Thunder's 118-102 win, covering over 6.5 (ESPN box score). (Guerschon Yabusele: 7 rebounds)
Golden State Warriors -3
“I like the Warriors. Minus three. Gave this out earlier on NBC.”
105-139 — Warriors beat 76ers 139-105 on Jan 2, 2025, a 34-point margin that easily covers Golden State -3 (ESPN box score).
Jalen Brunson over 25.5 points
“Yeah, going back to Jalen Brunson, over 25 and a half points.”
126-106 — Knicks beat Wizards 126-106 on Dec 30, 2024 (ESPN box score); Jalen Brunson scored 18 points, under the 25.5 line. (Jalen Brunson: 18 points)
Notre Dame Fighting Irish moneyline
“Man, you can't count on Kirby Smart, but I'm going with Notre Dame here.”
23-10 — Notre Dame beat Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl CFP quarterfinal (ESPN final); the Notre Dame moneyline wins.
Gunner Stockton over 225 passing yards (+350)
“Gunnar Stockton's going to go over his 225 passing yards. That's plus 350.”
23-10 — In the Sugar Bowl (Notre Dame 23, Georgia 10), Gunner Stockton went 20-of-32 for 234 passing yards, over the 225 line. (Gunner Stockton: 234 passing yards)
Cade Cunningham over 24.5 points
“I'm going Cade Cunningham over 24 and a half points.”
UTAH 126, DET 119 — Jazz beat Pistons 126-119 on Dec 19, 2024; Cade Cunningham scored 33 points, over the 24.5 line (ESPN game recap). (Cade Cunningham: 33 points)
Both teams to score (-105)
“I'm going to take both teams to score in this match. It's a really good price, minus 105.”
Nottingham Forest 2, Brentford 0 — Nottingham Forest beat Brentford 2-0 on Dec 21, 2024, with goals from Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga; Brentford failed to score, so Both Teams to Score loses (ESPN match report).
Tennessee Volunteers +7.5
“First I'm going to take Tennessee plus the 7.5.”
OSU 42, TENN 17 — Ohio State beat Tennessee 42-17 in the CFP first round on Dec 21, 2024; Tennessee's 25-point loss margin fails to cover +7.5 (ESPN box score).
Dylan Sampson over 90.5 rushing yards
“I also took Dylan Sampson over 90 and a half rushing yards.”
In Ohio State's 42-17 CFP first-round win over Tennessee on Dec 21, 2024, Dylan Sampson left early with a hamstring injury after 2 carries for 6 yards, far under the 90.5 line (Washington Post). (6 rushing yards on 2 carries)