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About Pablo Figueroa

Pablo majored in Finance at ITESM, and spent a year at Tulane University´s exchange program. He has held a couple of office jobs, but his real passion resides in sports, particularly the art of baseball. He provides fantasy baseball and betting analysis for Sporting Charts. Pablo is a firm believer in WAR and other advanced metrics, and is still bitter that Cabrera won the MVP over Trout.

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Articles Written By Pablo Figueroa

Should You Draft Giancarlo Stanton?

Giancarlo Stanton is one of the most gifted offensive players in the MLB with significant power? But from a fantasy perspective, does he have the supporting cast to make him draft worthy?... Read More...

Where should you draft Aroldis Chapman?

Cincinnati Reds star Aroldis Chapman is a rare talent, to say the least with his imposing physique and fastballs. And he has continued to progress as a reliever but is his move to starting pitcher worthy of a high pick in your fantasy draft?... Read More...

How high should you draft Jose Bautista?

Jose Bautista is one of the most powerful bats in the league and between 2009 and his injury in 2012 he led the league in homers. But coming off his injury, is he worth taking in the first round? Find out. ... Read More...

6 MLB Pitchers To Remember For A Lifetime

The fate of almost every team relies on their pitchers, and even as great hitting performances are admired, pitching feats tend to have a special connection with fans. We looked at the 6 best pitchers of our generation.... Read More...

Longest Active Playoff Droughts in the MLB

In the past 10 years, 26 of the 30 MLB franchises have been to the playoffs at least once. We look at the teams with the longest active playoff droughts including four teams that haven't played in 10+ seasons.... Read More...

The 10 MLB Players Most Unlikely To Walk

We take a look at the 10 players who have sustained a walk rate below 5% since the beginning of the 2012 campaign. Some of them are wily veterans, while others are rising stars, but they all share a common trait: walking is simply not for them.... Read More...

10 Pitchers That Struggle To Strikeout Batters

Whether it is because of the lack of overpowering stuff, being finesse pitchers or adhering to a team´s philosophy, the players presented on this list are not known for racking up strikeouts. To compile the list we took into account qualified starters since the start of the 2012 season up to today.... Read More...

10 MLB Players Most Likely To Strikeout

Since the start of 2012 there have been 56 players that have a strikeout rate above 20 percent. We look at the 10 players with the highest strikeout rates including three who average above 30 percent.... Read More...

Which 5 MLB Pitchers Have Benefited From The Most Luck?

And while determining the batting average of balls in play for hitters is a good tool to measure a batters luck, the same can be done for pitchers, as it can help us determine if a pitcher is really dominating or only benefitting from the efficiency of his defense.... Read More...

The Sad Story of Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez can hear the booing, which grows louder and louder with each passing at-bat. Even at home he cant get away from it, and us as fans watch it from afar, as we see who was supposed to be the best player of his generation become baseballs version of “The Walking Dead”.... Read More...

The American League Wild Card Race

At this point in the MLB season, the AL Wild Card race is wide open with 8 teams having an 18% or better chance of making the playoffs and 6 teams within 5 games of the second Wild Card.... Read More...

Who Should Win NL Rookie of the Year?

The class of 2013 features a handful of worthy hurlers who will contend for the award all the way to the end, and so today we present the 5 players who are most likely to earn the hardware.... Read More...

The Slow Race for AL Rookie of the Year

The race for AL Rookie of the Years is not one dominated by a single player or single performance but a mix of players who have fell short of expectations. We look at the top 5 candidates for AL rookie of the year.... Read More...

The Year Of Disappointment: 2013 Toronto Blue Jays

Starting a new recurring series we now present the story of the most disappointing teams of the 2013 season today we start with the Toronto Blue Jays, who were the unanimous pick as the winners of the preseason and now will finish last in their division.... Read More...

The Year Of Disappointment: Starting Pitchers

These five pitchers are well established major leaguers with a very respectable track record, as their combined 3 Cy Young Awards and 10 other top-10 finishes in the Cy Young voting demonstrate. But 2013 was simply not their year.... Read More...

History of MLB Tie-Breaking Games

Previous MLB tiebreakers have produced some of the most memorable games in history. We take an in-depth look at the previous 13 games and how the format has changed over the years.... Read More...

Previewing the American League Division Series

While the race to the World Series in the National League could have some mismatches along the way, the AL will feature 4 teams that have a very good shot of winning the pennant. Starting Friday, the Junior Circuit is bound to present us with a memorable set of games.... Read More...

How the Red Sox Won the World Series

The Boston Red Sox incredible ascent from last place to World Champion and we break down how they managed to outlast the St. Louis Cardinals over 6 games and clinch a World Series at home for the first time in 95 years.... Read More...

How Much is Robinson Cano Worth?

Robbie Cano is well on his way of shaping a Hall of Fame career and he will be paid accordingly but his current demands are probably a little outlandish. We take a look at why.... Read More...

The Biggest MLB Trades of the 21st Century

While blockbuster trades are not such a common thing in most of the major sports, baseball has been usually more open when it comes to moving big names from one team to another. We take a look at the biggest since 2000.... Read More...

The Legacy of Roy Halladay

Roy Halladay is considered to be one of the best pitchers of the current generation who has decided to retire after the 2013 MLB season. We look over his career and if he will get into the HOF.... Read More...

MLB Success of Japanese Posted Players

The agreement between the MLB and the Nippon Professional Baseball has allowed for Japanese players to move to the majors by way of large transfer payments. We take a look at the past amounts paid and the performance of these players.... Read More...

Analyzing the 2014 MLB Hall of Fame Ballot

The 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot saw Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas all be accepted into Cooperstown. We take a look at how the vote broke down, the trends uncovered and who is likely to be added in 2015.... Read More...

The Busy Offseason of the Atlanta Braves

For the better part of 25 years the Atlanta Braves have been the model of consistency in the MLB with 20 winning seasons, 17 postseason appearances and 5 NL pennants. We look at how 2014 is shaping up for the Braves.... Read More...

Can Johan Santana Make a Comeback in MLB?

Johan Santana is among the best pitchers of his generation in which he went 86-39 from 2004 to 2008. But with some injuries he had a quick decline from 2011 and on. We take a look as to whether he can make a comeback to previous form with the Baltimore Orioles. ... Read More...

Betting on MLB Opening Day

We take a look at the trends and stats from the last 5 Opening Days to see if there are any ways to take advantage as a bettor. We also provide our three best bets for opening day 2014.... Read More...

Evolution of 500 Homerun Hitters

We look at how the MLB 500 home run club has evolved since Babe Ruth became its inaugural member and which active hitters have a chance to join the list in the next few seasons.... Read More...

Early Returns of MLB Instant Replay

Which teams have taken the most reviews? What's the success ratio for challenges? Has any overturned call decided the outcome of a game? Today we will answer these and many more questions about the MLB review system.... Read More...

Yu Darvish and his Near No-Hitters

If there is an active pitcher that can be easily identified with power pitching and dominance, Yu Darvish would certainly appear atop the list. We take a look at Yu Darvish's near no-hitters, how they were set up and how they were broken up in the end.... Read More...

No-Hitters By Decade

We take a look at how no-hitters have evolved over MLB history with special attention to the increased number of no-nos since 2010.... Read More...

Analyzing MLB Doubleheaders

How difficult is it for a team to win two games in the same day? We take a look at doubleheaders since 2005 and break down all of the statistics including home team winning percentage.... Read More...

MLB All Bad Defense Team

Defense is an integral part of the game, even as it is sometimes ignored aside from highlight-reel plays. Using advanced statistics we present the worst everyday defensive players in MLB. ... Read More...

MLB All Great Defense Team

Defense wins championships is an often used cliche in sports. We take a look at nine everyday MLB players who in their respective positions will continue to collect Gold Gloves and bring a lot of value to their teams.... Read More...

Who are the Best Baserunners in the MLB?

We present the best baserunners that MLB has had since 2010. As expected having speed certainly helps but many times value on the basepaths is derived from being smart avoiding mental blunders and knowing the context of the game.... Read More...

The Suddenly Mediocre AL East

The AL East has been one of the most dominating divisions in baseball with the likes of the Yankees and Red Sox. However with the two powerhouses of the division taking a step back and little headway made by the other three teams we look at the AL East.... Read More...

The 2014 MLB All Disabled List Team

The 2014 has been seemingly riddled with injuries including elite pitchers going down with Tommy John and big hitters missing key stretches. We take a look at the biggest injuries of the season by way of an all-star team.... Read More...

MLB Potential September Spoilers

Today we take a look at the 5 teams that will have the most games against playoff contenders profile their chances of tripping them up and try to predict which squads will ultimately snag the 10 available postseason spots.... Read More...

History of Combined No-Hitters

A combined no-no is a complete game in which the no-hit bid is achieved by a combination of the starting pitcher and one or more relievers. We take a quick look at the 11 combined no-hitters in MLB history which date back to 1917.... Read More...

Derek Jeter's Sad Ending

While it is undeniable that Jeters farewell is a big deal and he is a surefire Hall of Famer and one of the best Yankees ever. But it is still puzzling why the Yankees have not budged in its desire to give Jeter full control instead of trying to field a better team.... Read More...

Corey Kluber's Cy Young Case

Corey Kluber has quietly put himself into the running for the AL Cy Young award. We take a look at the pitchers impressive season and all the stats behind it.... Read More...

The Last At-Bats of First Ballot Hall of Famers

We look at how each of the first-ballot Hall of Famers who were primarily hitters fared on their last appearance in the batters box. While it is understandable that most of them were on their last legs and way past their prime it is nevertheless interesting to see how their glorious careers ended.... Read More...

American League Wild Card Prediction

The 2014 MLB playoffs are now here and the first part of the story is the wild card which in the American League sees the Kansas City Royals face the Oakland Athletics. We preview and predict.... Read More...

National League Wild Card Prediction

The 2014 MLB playoffs are now here and the first part of the story is the wild card which in the National League sees the San Francisco Giants face the Pittsburgh Pirates. We preview and predict.... Read More...

Clayton Kershaw's Playoff Woes

We take a look at the numbers behind the October failures of Clayton Kershaw a few historical comparisons and his chances of turning things around in the future.... Read More...

5 Teams That Could Use Joe Maddon

Even if manager Joe Maddon lacks the allure of a superstar like Max Scherzer or Pablo Sandoval there is no doubt that Maddon will be one of the most attractive free agents of the baseball offseason. We look at where he may land.... Read More...

15 Moments That Defined The 2014 San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are World Series champions again and have now won three of the last five. Even as the title was a product of literally thousands of plays and transactions and lucky bounces today we present the 15 moments that perfectly encapsulated yet another magical season in San Francisco. ... Read More...

The Many Paths of MLB Rookies of the Year

For every Rookie of the Year winner that becomes a perennial star like Mike Piazza there are many more who could never regain their status as award-worthy players. We take a look at the past 10 honorees in each league and examine how their careers have evolved after their initial success.... Read More...

Boston Red Sox Interesting Offseason

Boston Red Sox became the first team in baseball history to finish last then first and then back to last place. And looking ahead to the 2015 MLB season they look to continue the trend and get back to first with some big moves. We take a look at their active offseason.... Read More...

Jon Lester and the 2015 Chicago Cubs

The Chicago Cubs are at 106 consecutive years without a World Series win but with some big moves and some movie magic on their side they may have their best chance in years to win it all.... Read More...

Projecting the 2015 San Diego Padres

Since 1998 the San Diego Padres have only made the postseason in 2 of the last 16 seasons. The team has made big moves to become competitive for the 2015 MLB season. We look at the moves and look ahead to the 2015 San Diego Padres.... Read More...

How Much Money will Scott Boras Make in 2015?

After starting his career as a sports agent in 1983 Scott Boras has become the most powerful individual in his sector. We take a look at his 2015 list of clients their huge contracts and the lineup his clients could field.... Read More...

The Two Sides of James Shields

James Shields was one of the big three free-agent pitchers this off-season and eventually signed with the very active San Diego Padres. We take a look at Shields and his career.... Read More...

Fantasy Baseball Talk – the All-Bounceback Team

We present a lineup full of quality veterans who are coming off a rough 2014 but could be a good fantasy option for 2015. Whether it was because of poor luck, injuries, or a change of scenery, these players delivered uncharacteristic productions last year but hold the promise of bouncing back to where they truly belong.... Read More...

NL West 2015 Divisional Preview and Predictions

The NL West is led by a juggernaut flanked by the defending champions and a surprising upstart and two teams that will fight furiously to avoid last place and start building towards better times. The division is full of new faces on the field and in the front offices so how will the season play out?... Read More...

NL East 2015 Divisional Preview and Predictions

We look at the NL East home of the mighty Nationals and the lowly Phillies alike. In terms of players with upside the division may be one of the richest in the sport. Will the Nationals really run away with this thing? Can the Mets and Marlins contend? Just how bad will Atlanta and Philly be?... Read More...

AL West 2015 Divisional Preview and Predictions

The AL West looks like the least competitive in the league. There appears to be no truly great team here, with the division-champ Angels almost unchanged, the As in yet another team reconstruction the Mariners primed for a comeback and both Texas squads fighting to avoid the cellar.... Read More...

AL East 2015 Divisional Preview and Predictions

The AL East is shaping up to be a highly competitive one with the teams being fairly bunched up. All teams are currently pegged to win between 78 to 87 games with all of them have a shot at the division title while at the same time possessing various levels of potential implosion... Read More...

AL Central 2015 Divisional Preview and Predictions

Four of the past 7 winners in the Central did so without surpassing 90 wins, and the following season should play out in a similar tone. With the top 4 teams separated by 4 games in most projections, and none higher than 85 wins, expect a riveting race towards the playoffs.... Read More...

Is it fair to worry about Clayton Kershaw?

Sometimes when once-in-a-generation talents spoil us with their feats, we become very surprised when they falter just a little bit. More than any other slow starter in 2015, Clayton Kershaw has the tools and track record to bounce back in a smooth transition. As we await his hundredth win, it's important to remember that he is still human.... Read More...

The Return of Tim Lincecum (?)

Counting out Tim Lincecum has been a theme since he began his career but he had one of the best peaks of the 21st century and with 3 World Series rings and two Cy Youngs he is one of the most successful on the field.... Read More...

Redefining the Mendoza Line

The Mendoza Line is used as a threshold for poor batting but with its origins coming during the 70-80s the game has changed considerably. We take a look at redefining this famous baseball term.... Read More...

Who will escape the American League mess?

The American League has been fairly mediocre so far this season with few teams setting themselves apart. There are at least 10 teams with a solid chance of making the playoffs at this point. We investigate.... Read More...

The Cy Youngs that weren't All-Stars

We take a look at those who were spurned in the middle of summer but got the last laugh in the fall, and try to explain why they were left out of the game in the first place. The list begins in 1956, when the Cy Young was established as a lone award for the best pitcher in all of MLB.... Read More...

2015 MLB Midseason Awards

We take a look at those player who are front-runners in the 2015 MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year races, and also try to predict who has the best chance of earning these awards by season’s end.... Read More...

101 Awesome Babe Ruth Facts

Little did the BoSox know that the July 11, 1914 debut of a burly pitcher would end up redefining the sport and the industry as a whole. We look at some of the most interesting biographical and statistical facts of the mythical Babe.... Read More...

The Immortal Joe Blanton

We take a look at Joe Blanton’s career and his collection of stats, accomplishments, and how he has been able to remain part of Major League Baseball for more than a decade.... Read More...

Turning Around the Boston Red Sox

With a shade under two months left in the 2015 baseball season, the Red Sox are officially out of the race. It's now clear that yet another season that began full of hope will end in utter despair and a ton of unknowns.... Read More...

MVPs who didn't make the MLB playoffs

We take a look at the Divisional Era players who won an MVP but didn’t make the playoffs. While Harper will most certainly join their select club after the season is over, he would likely trade the distinction for a shot at a World Series title.... Read More...

Importance of Marco Estrada

The Blue Jays are back in the MLB playoffs. There is always a place reserved for the unsung heroes and the surprise contributors. And for the Blue Jays, that player has been Marco Estrada.... Read More...

MLB Playoff Preview – The 2015 ALCS

As the two best teams in the American League get ready to face off for a trip to the World Series, which includes home-field advantage for the winner, we take a look at some of the most important factors to consider in the series.... Read More...

MLB Playoff Preview – The 2015 NLCS

As they face each other in what should be a riveting NLCS, which team has the edge to reach the World Series? Today we take a look at the most important factors surrounding this matchup, which should be a ratings darling for MLB and a nail-biter for fans in Chicago and Queens.... Read More...

Modern History of Unanimous MLB MVP's

Bryce Harper became the youngest unanimous MVP in baseball history and crowned his full potential in what was his fourth full season in the league. We take a look at the exclusive club joined by Bryce Harper, and how each special season was achieved.... Read More...

Keuchel, Arrieta, and Cy Young Redemption

Before the season few would have bet that pitchers like Dallas Keuchel or Jake Arrieta would be Cy Young winners. Here are their career numbers divided by their spans of disappointment, the 2014 resurgence, and the 2015 that earned them a Cy Young.... Read More...

History of 60 Point Games in the NBA

In NBA history a 60-plus point game has only been achieved a total of 64 times whcih makes it a relatively rare feat in the game. We look at the history of the 60-plus point game in the NBA.... Read More...

History of NBA Game 7's Since 2003

Since the 2003 postseason was modified to make every series a best-of-7 affair (previously the First Round was set to win 3 of 5), games 7 have been mostly scarce in the NBA. We take a look at the history of the game 7 in the NBA.... Read More...

Breaking Down Kevin Durant's MVP By The Charts

Many can argue that LeBron is still the best player in the league, but Kevin Durant's numbers and impact were too much to be snubbed once again. Today we take a look at some of the key stats and moments that won Durant the MVP.... Read More...

History of the NBA Draft Lottery

Before the NBA lottery was adopted draft order was determined from worst to best records. To prevent intentional tanking the NBA adopted the lottery. We take a look at its history since 1985.... Read More...

History of NBA Finals Rematches

We take a look at the history of NBA Finals that have featured rematches in consecutive years which have been more abundant in the NBA than in any other major American sport, giving us some of the most memorable rivalries and games the league has ever seen.... Read More...

Anatomy of the San Antonio Spurs Revenge Season

The San Antonio Spurs were basically a defensive rebound away from sealing their fifth title in June 2013. At that moment it seemed as though the aging Spurs had missed their last chance at NBA glory, but they would get their revenge in June 2014.... Read More...

Are the Oklahoma City Thunder Doomed?

What happens when you have two superstars on your team but both of them go down with injuries? In the case of the Oklahoma City Thunder it could mean that 2014-15 goes from a title-contending season to a complete disappointment.... Read More...

Celebrating the 2014-15 Atlanta Hawks

One of the best stories of the 2014-15 NBA season has been the performance of the Atlanta Hawks have moved solidly into contention as one of the favorites to win the NBA title. We look at their amazing season so far.... Read More...

NBA Midseason Report - Who is the MVP?

At the midpoint of the NBA season and the during the all-star game we can take a moment to review the season so far and look at which players are putting themselves in the running for regular season MVP.... Read More...

NBA Midseason Report - Who Takes the #8 Seeds?

We are at the midway point of the NBA season and we take a look at the teams right around the playoff bubble. Which teams from the east and west will pull out the final playoff spot and which teams will fall out of contention?... Read More...

7 Habits of Highly Effective NBA Champions

Even as we strive for unpredictability and exhilaration in sports, the NBA's model of superstars, long series, and consistency doesn't allow for that many huge upsets, and instead promotes dynasties. We look at the teams that fit this model best.... Read More...

5 Quarterbacks to Avoid in Fantasy Football

With the NFL turning into a pass-first league and 5,000-yard seasons becoming commonplace it seems that many QBs are able to post videogame numbers with ease. A few QBs can become a nightmare – complete disappointments that can end up hurting your team.... Read More...

Fantasy Football Strategy – Week 2

The much-awaited first week of the NFL delivered a healthy dose of exciting contests along with sloppy play, which ended up producing a few low-scoring games. Nevertheless, seeing the first week is a good start to begin with fantasy evaluations, as many players were a mystery coming into the season.... Read More...

Week 3 Fantasy Football Strategy

Entering Week 3 of the NFL season, a handful of teams have entered desperation mode, while others are still settling in to find an identity. We present a few tips that should help you make smart decisions when it comes to your starting fantasy lineup.... Read More...

Fantasy Football Week 4 Strategy

In Week 4 a total of 11 of the 14 games have posted point spreads of 4 points or less, which seems to predict a weekend full of close games. Also, we have the first byes of the season, so be sure to set your lineup accordingly.... Read More...

Fantasy Football Week 5 Strategy

Its Week 5 in the NFL which could prove pivotal, both for the real squads and their fantasy counterparts. Today we present the weekly recommendations that could earn you that much-needed fantasy win.... Read More...

The Sad State of the NFC East

Under its current 8-division format, the NFC East has traditionally been among the most prestigious, controversial and, ultimately, successful ones. After week 5, the division´s combined record stands at a paltry 5-14, worst in the NFL. We look at why.... Read More...

Fantasy Football Week 6 Strategy

Its Week 6 in the NFL which could prove pivotal, both for the real squads and their fantasy counterparts. Today we present the weekly recommendations that could earn you that much-needed fantasy win.... Read More...

NFL Against The Spread Rankings

Against the spread records for each NFL team for the 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 seasons including their straight up records and overall records. See who the top teams are.... Read More...

A Comprehensive History of NFL Ties

Ties are fairly rare occurrences in the NFL but that hasn't always been the case. We look at the history of the tie in the NFL and how the frequency has changed over the seasons due to rule changes.... Read More...

Analyzing the NFC Playoff Picture

The NFL has a yearly tradition: as the weather turns colder playoff races get hotter and hotter. And in the NFC there is a still a lot of potential movement. We take a look at the teams and their chances.... Read More...

State of Quarterbacking – The NFC

As has been always pointed out, quarterback is probably the most difficult position in sports, and can define the fate of a squad. We take a look at how each NFC team has done QB-wise since the start of the 2013 season.... Read More...

State of Quarterbacking In The AFC

Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL. The fortunes of one team can change with the right player behind center. We take a look at each team in the AFC and evaluate their QB situation. ... Read More...

Biggest Playoff Comebacks in NFL History

If a regular season comeback can become memorable, it clearly can gain epic status in the playoffs, where the stakes are at the highest level. We take a look at the biggest comebacks in the NFL playoff history.... Read More...

Winners and Losers of Super Bowl XLVIII

While the Super Bowl in itself was like something out of the 80s when the Big Game was used to blowout wins and uninteresting games it left a trail of things to analyze as we prepare for the idea of 7 months without football.... Read More...

Most Unlikely MVPs in Super Bowl History

When it comes to the Super Bowl, being awarded the MVP is a completely different thing, as it comes from the shortest of samples and has to be decided in a matter of minutes. We look at the most unlikely. ... Read More...

5 NFL Teams Most Likely to Rebound in 2014

We take a look at 5 teams that underachieved in 2013 but now have a nice chance to rebound and make the playoffs in 2014. Positive regression, injury luck, and a few other factors will need to work in their favor, but on paper they should have a solid base to get back on track.... Read More...

How do West Coast Teams fare on the East Coast?

One of the most common football betting principles is that West Coast teams tend to struggle when they play on the East Coast. We take a look at the numbers since 2010 to determine if West Coast teams really are at a disadvantage.... Read More...

NFC East: 2014 NFL Divisional Preview

The 2014 NFL season is upon us and now is the time for predictions. We take a look at how the 2014 season looks for the teams in the NFC East as well as make some predictions regarding their posted win totals.... Read More...

NFC North: 2014 NFL Divisional Preview

The 2014 NFL season is upon us and now is the time for predictions. We take a look at how the 2014 season looks for the teams in the NFC North as well as make some predictions regarding their posted win totals.... Read More...

NFC South: 2014 NFL Divisional Preview

The 2014 NFL season is upon us and now is the time for predictions. We take a look at how the 2014 season looks for the teams in the NFC South as well as make some predictions regarding their posted win totals... Read More...

NFC West: 2014 NFL Divisional Preview

Even as the division is due to suffer a pullback in 2014 it still looks as one of the strongest in the sport with two powerhouses flanking two young teams that are trying to build on a surprising campaign. Today we take a look at the NFC West.... Read More...

AFC South: 2014 NFL Divisional Preview

Continuing with our NFL win totals previews today we take on what may be and by far the weakest division in the game. The Colts look like men amongst boys when compared to their division rivals.... Read More...

AFC North: 2014 NFL Divisional Preview

The AFC North has been one of the premier divisions in the last decade, with only the Cleveland Browns serving as the perpetual punching bag under 3 perennial contenders that have to be considered among the best-run franchises in the league.... Read More...

AFC East: 2014 NFL Divisional Preview

We take a look at the only division in the league in which one team has dominated for more than a decade the AFC East. The Patriots have won 11 of the last 13 division titles and again it all looks like it can continue that way for Bill Belichicks squad.... Read More...

Problem with Starting 0-2 in the NFL

Seven NFL teams have started the 2014 season with two straight losses. How bad is that for them? Being winless after 2 weeks has proven to be almost a death sentence and we look at why.... Read More...

Just How Good are the 2014 Dallas Cowboys?

In what seems to be a shaky year especially in the NFC the Cowboys appear to have a chance to break through and make the playoffs for the first time 2009. Today we take a look at the underlying numbers the factors that have driven this improbable run.... Read More...

Is Peyton Manning's TD Record Unbreakable?

Peyton Manning is the new passing TD king in the NFL. We take a look at how Peyton Manning overcame everyone in his path to the top the evolution of football tactics and the possible candidates to eventually replace the Denver Broncos QB in the record books.... Read More...

Will the Oakland Raiders Finish 0-16?

Before the 2014 season even started the Oakland Raiders were pegged to be one of the worst teams in the league. They are in a tough division and lack talent. Will the Raiders join the ranks of winless infamy?... Read More...

Worst Quarterback Games Since 2000

Did you know that if a quarterback somehow throws each of his passes during a game right to the ground he still gets a QB rating of 39? We look at some quarterback performances that were far worse than just spiking the ball.... Read More...

Year of Bad Primetime Games in the NFL

The narrative began with some sloppy Thursday Night games but it has actually been even worse in Sunday Night contests. We take a look at the 31 prime-time games we have seen this season as they have also provided some interesting betting trades to analyze going forward.... Read More...

Modern History of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Games

Even as the league has recognized that a large chunk of America wishes nothing but to eat and watch football all day and now gives us three games to watch on this joyous date most of the attention goes to the team we grew up watching while we ate turkey the Dallas Cowboys.... Read More...

MVP Case for J.J. Watt

JJ Watt is having one of the best defensive seasons of all-time. But in a typically quarterback dominated award like the regular-season MVP does the dominant Texans defensive leader stand a chance? We take a look.... Read More...

Tale of the Tape: 2014 NFC South vs 2010 NFC West

With the 2014 NFL playoffs rapidly approaching one of the most mentioned narratives in the NFL has emerged from the dreadful NFC South with similarities to the 2010 NFC West. We take a look at these two terrible divisions and how they match up.... Read More...

2014 NFL Playoff Picks: NFC Wild Cards

The 2014 edition of the NFL playoffs are upon us and we present a comprehensive rundown of each NFC Wild Card team involved the betting trends that are most relevant to the games and finally make an informed pick to make the weekend much more interesting. ... Read More...

2014 NFL Playoff Picks: AFC Wild Cards

The 2014 NFL playoffs are upon us and we preview the AFC Wild Card round looking at the Ravens at Steelers and Bengals at Colts. We breakdown how they got there and who will walk away with the wins this weekend.... Read More...

Ranking Peyton Manning's Playoff Losses

There is little question that Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks to play the game with 179 career regular season wins and huge stats. But this regular season success hasn't led to the same success in the playoffs.... Read More...

Dissecting the Green Bay Packers Collapse

In the NFC Championship of the 2015 NFL Playoffs the first 55 minutes of the game had played out almost exactly as the Packers could have scripted them. But after that everything went wrong with the Seattle Seahawks walking away with the win.... Read More...

Grading the New NFL Coaching Hires

Starting off with Black Monday the annual coaching carousel occurs every January as teams offload coaches and look to bring a new regime to change their fortunes. We analyze the 2015 NFL coaching changes.... Read More...

7 Super Bowl XLIX Prop Bets to Consider

The Super Bowl is one of the greatest events to watch and bet on and when it comes to the big game it isn't just about betting on who will win or the over under. We present our complete rundown of the 7 prop bets that I recommend for this Sunday at Super Bowl XLIX.... Read More...

Ranking the Last 10 NFL Hall of Fame Classes

We take a look at the past 10 HOF inductions in Canton, and rank them in order of relevance and quality. For this exercise, we take into account all individuals selected for the Hall, including coaches, executives, and overall contributors for the NFL.... Read More...

How has each NFL team performed in the preseason?

We list the results of the last 10 preseasons to rank all 32 NFL teams during this span. While each year, a few teams play 5 exhibition games instead of the traditional 4, the totals are balanced and the sample significant enough to produce some nice conclusions.... Read More...

Ranking the 0-2 NFL teams

We take a look at the 9 0-2 teams and rank them according to their remaining hopes. Four of them made the postseason in 2014 but history suggests that at least half of them won’t repeat.... Read More...

The Troubles of Prime Time Andy Dalton

Andy Dalton has started to emerge as an elite QB in the NFL but has struggled in prime time games. We take a look at each of Dalton's prime time games and how his numbers compare for each situation.... Read More...

Ranking the AFC's Backup Quarterbacks

We rank the NFL's backup quarterbacks from worst to best finishing off with the AFC. We list the backup QB according to their career performance and how they have performed when called upon.... Read More...

Fate of 10-0 NFL Teams

The 2015 NFL season has seen the Patriots and Panthers start the season 10-0 becoming just the 16th and 17th teams to achieve this feat in NFL history. How have past 10-0 teams performed over the remainder of their seasons?... Read More...

Who Will Win the NFC East?

After Week 13 of the NFL season the NFC East is rife with losing records which could easily lead to a team with a very poor record making the playoffs this season. We look at each teams odds.... Read More...

The NFL Playoffs have Become Repetitive

With the Denver Broncos clinching the AFC West to close out Week 16 it will mean that we will see 7 repeat playoff squads for the third straight season. We look at the repetitive nature of the NFL playoffs.... Read More...

2014 FIFA World Cup: Statistics and Picks

One of the biggest sporting events in the world is set to kick off and we have your betting primer. We unearthed some interesting statistics and facts for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as well as giving our picks.... Read More...

Best and Worst Years for Championship Series'

There is nothing better than a championship series that goes 7 games. Which year has produced the longest playoff series among the MLB, NHL and NHL? Which years have seen the most games and which have produced the fewest? ... Read More...

Worst Defending Champions of the Last Decade

American sports used to be known for their dynasties as teams tended to define certain eras by winning multiple championships. But modern factors such as the salary cap have made repeating much harder. We look at how champions have performed the next season.... Read More...