Hi Sports Fans!


The NHL season begins on October 6th, 2011. I am the #1 documented NHL Handicapper at The Sports Monitor of Oklahoma. Nobody has won more in Hockey over the past 13 years fully documented. I finished #1 in 2002 (NSM) and #1 again in 2006, 2007, and 2009. Last season was another winning one as doc. by The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff has enjoyed six straight winni ...  read more

The NHL season begins on October 6th, 2011. I am the #1 documented NHL Handicapper at The Sports Monitor of Oklahoma. Nobody has won more in Hockey over the past 13 years fully documented. I finished #1 in 2002 (NSM) and #1 again in 2006, 2007, and 2009. Last season was another winning one as doc. by The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff has enjoyed six straight winning NHL seasons and going for lucky 7! ...  read more

Key Factors to Consider When Handicapping the NFL


by Jeff Hochman of JH-Sportsline

The main thing to remember is that the NFL is played by human beings and no one game can be called a sure thing or a "Lock". It's a good idea to limit your selections in this sport because Murphy's law applies big time. If something can go wrong it will go wrong. How man ...  read more

The elite left-handed starters have a big advantage just for the simple fact that most players see a lot more right-handed pitching. Also, batting practice is mostly thrown by righties. Look for teams that have not faced a Quality left-handed starter for some time ( five games or more) and you will have a nice winning investment. Here are my Top 5 left-handed starting pitchers age 27 or younger go ...  read more

4-time NHL Handicapping Champion Jeff Hochman updates his Top 30 NHL teams every two weeks. Here are my updated NHL Power Rankings for the week of November 1st, 2010.


No. 1 Los Angeles Kings (8-3-0) Pacific Division

The Kings are showing everyone in the Pacific division they mean business this season. If you read my Western Conference Spotlight team ...  read more

4-time NHL Handicapping Champion Jeff Hochman updates his Top 30 NHL teams every two weeks. Here are my updated NHL Power Rankings for the week of October 18th.


Biggest Move Up: Nashville Predators

Biggest Move Down: San Jose Sharks


No. 1 Washington Capitals (4-1-0) Southeast Division

Head C ...  read more

4-time documented NHL Handicapping Champion Jeff Hochman updates his Top 30 NHL teams every two weeks. Lets get started with his opening NHL Power Rankings for the week of October 4th.


No. 1 Vancouver Canucks (0-0-0-0) Northwest Division

Key additions on defense with Keith Ballard and Dan Hamhuls give the high-scoring Canucks their best all-around team ...  read more

2010-11 NHL Western Conference Spotlight team: Los Angeles Kings


If you are saying to yourself, wasn't the LA Kings Jeff's Spotlight team out West last year, than you would be absolutely correct. For the first time in 12 years, all NHL teams that had a losing record last season in the Western Conference figure to do so again in 2010-11. Anaheim, Dallas, St. Louis, Columbus, Ca ...  read more

Hi Sports Fans!


I am looking forward to another profitable NHL season. I finished the 2009-10 season ranked #1 for the fourth time in my career.

Pay close attention as this article has produced major profits since I started in 1998. Last year, we pretty much nailed both of our two spotlight NHL teams with the Ottawa Senators and LA Kings. The Senators made the ...  read more

Jeff's 2010 NFL Preseason QB Depth Chart Report


Subject to change.


* = Unsigned


Arizona: Matt Leinart, Derek Anderson, John Skelton, Max Hall


Atlanta: Matt Ryan, Chris Redman, John Parker Wilson, D.J. Shockley


Baltimore: Joe ...  read more

Betting the NFL Preseason in 2010


by Jeff Hochman of JH-Sportsline


The Hall of Fame Game is the first pre-season game of the year, and closes the annual hall of fame enshrinement festivities. The Bengals will face the 2009 NFC East Champion Dallas Cowboys. The game will start at 8:00 PM and will be televised on NBC.

You will hear people sa ...  read more

Top Daytime Starting Pitchers over the last three Seasons.


I think generally speaking most pitchers will perform better in the daytime than at night. Most day games are played after night games which helps the pitcher a great deal. Also, the sun creates shadows that gives all batters fits. The following 8 starters have been awesome in day games over the last three seasons.
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Jeff's 2010 Stanley Cup Finals Preview


Philadelphia Flyers vs. Chicago Blackhawks (Best of 7)


Game 1: Saturday, 5-29-10 @ Chicago

Game 2: Monday, 5-31-10 @ Chicago

Game 3: Wednesday, 6-2-10 @ Philadelphia

Game 4: Friday, 6-4-10 @ Philadelphia

Game 5: Sunday, 6-6-10 @ Chicago (If Necessary) ...  read more

With the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby this Saturday lets take a look at my top 7 contenders in random order. These are my odds. The official odds and PP's will be determined on Wed.

I have picked the winner in three of the past four Kentucky Derby's and 10 of 17 in Triple Crown Races. Two years ago, most Horse experts thought Big Brown would flop as the favorite in the 20th PP. ...  read more

The 76th Masters Tournament will take place this week at Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia. Participants in the season's first major will play for a $7,000,000 purse on the par 72, 7,435 yard course. The event is scheduled to get underway this Thursday, April 8th and it will conclude on Sunday, April 11th. Here are my top four picks to win it all in random order. I shoot in the low ...  read more

MLB Opening Sunday Night Preview


NY Yankees (0-0) vs. Boston Red Sox (0-0) 8:07 PM E


Opening Line: Pick Em (-110) O/U: 9o -115


Current Line: Boston -117 O/U: 9o -115


Yankees Projected Lineup: Jeter (SS), Granderson (CF), Teixeira (1B), A-Rod (3B), Posada (C), Canoe (2B), Johnson (DH), Swisher (LF) ...  read more

Hi Sports Fans!

Below is my fearless forecast for the upcoming 2010 MLB season. Get ready for a lot of MLB winners. My Early Bird Package expires on April 1st. If you missed any of my MLB 2010 Fantasy Preview please visit this website for some good reading.


AL East:


Tampa Bay Rays (96-68)

Boston Red Sox (92-70) **Wild C ...  read more

JH-Sportsline's 2010 MLB Fantasy Preview: The Outfield


3-Year Average Leaders (2007-09)


Batting Average: Ichiro Suzuki (.337)

Games Played: Nick Markakis (160)

Home runs: Adam Dunn (39)

Doubles: Nick Markakis (45)

Triples: Curtis Granderson (15)

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Hi Sports Fans!

Baseball starts in less than 3 weeks and I know every team like the back of my hand. I have been writing baseball articles for numerous websites since the beginning of the Year. I am ready for a Monster winning year. Below is my 2010 MLB Fantasy Preview (Third Baseman) and if you missed any other position previews please visit this website.


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Jeff's 2010 MLB Fantasy Preview: Shortstops


If you have the #2 overall pick in your draft please take Hanley Ramirez. Look how he has dominated the 3-year average leaders. He is getting better! I see a lot of good young players at this position that I haven't seen in quite some time. I dropped Jose Reyes a few spots because he most likely will start the season on the DL. ...  read more

Jeff's 2010 MLB Fantasy Preview: Second Baseman


I would try to grab one of my Top 7 or take a strong look at my sleeper pick. The talent really falls off at this position so it would behoove you to draft a top-notch elite player. There could be at least 3 rookies to start the year at 2B, which is always a gamble. Cleveland (Luis Valbuena), Detroit (Scott Sizemore) and LA ...  read more

Jeff's 2010 MLB Fantasy Preview: First Baseman

There are a lot of really solid First Baseman once again this season. If you don't get a Top-notch guy chances are you will still end up with a very productive player. This position has historically been the least injured. *My #1 Overall pick would be Albert Pujols. He is as close to a LOCK as it gets in Fantasy and has a really good ...  read more

It really helps to grab two solid Catchers when playing Fantasy Baseball. I know that's not an easy thing to do. The average starting Catcher plays about 110 games with the other 52 going to back-ups. Injuries are always a concern at this position and you should draft accordingly.

3-Year Avg. Leaders: (2007-09)

Games Played: Russell Martin (150)

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With approximately 20 games left for each team we separate the contenders from the pretenders for NHL Postseason play. I also list four teams to fade the rest of the way in each conference.


Top 5 NHL Western Conference teams

#1 Chicago Blackhawks (41-15-5, 87 points) 1st Place in Central

In my opinion they are the best team in Hockey right no ...  read more

MINNESOTA (13-4) @ NEW ORLEANS (14-3)


ATS Records: Minnesota (10-6-1) @ New Orleans (9-8)

Sunday, Jan 24 2010 at 6:40 PM

Current Line: New Orleans -4 O/U: 52.5

So which team were you more impressed with in last week's victories. The Vikings embarrassed the listless Cowboys while the Saints took advantage of a very tired Cardinals t ...  read more

This should be one dandy of a game. I am 3-1 so far in the NFL Playoffs doc. by The Sports Monitor of OK. Don't miss the huge weekend of winners at www.VegasTopDogs.com from all the experts.


Arizona Cardinals (11-6) vs. New Orleans Saints (13-3)

ATS Records: Arizona (9-7-1) vs. New Orleans (8-8)

Saturday, Jan 16, 2010 at 4:37 PM TV: ...  read more

NFC Wild Card Preview


Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) vs. Dallas Cowboys (11-5)

ATS Records: Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) vs. Dallas Cowboys (9-7)

Saturday, Jan. 9th 2010 @ 8:05 PM E.

Current Line: Dallas -4 O/U: 45

The Cowboys and Eagles hook up for the second straight week, but this time it's win ...  read more

Indianapolis Colts (13-0) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-6)


ATS Records: Colts (9-4) vs. Jags (5-8)

Thursday, Dec 17 2009 at 8:20 PM

Current Line: Colts -3 Total: 41.5

The Colts will look to win their 23rd straight game overall, against division rival Jacksonville. The first game was close with the Colts winning 14-12 as 6 ...  read more

Oakland Raiders (3-7) vs. Dallas Cowboys (7-3)


ATS records: Oakland (5-5) vs. Dallas (5-5)

Thursday, Nov 26 2009 at 4:15 PM

TV: Fox

Current Line: Dallas -13.5 O/U: 40

The Oakland Raiders are coming off a big win at home vs. the much improved Bengals and will be looking to win back-to-back games for t ...  read more

New England Patriots (6-2) @ Indianapolis Colts (8-0)


ATS Records: New England (4-4) @ Indianapolis (5-3)

Time: 8:20 PM E TV: NBC

Current Line: Colts -3 O/U: 49.5

I have some good info that pertains to this game so sit back, relax, grab a cold one, and enjoy the ride.

For the second straight Sunday ...  read more

Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) (5-2)


Time: 8:20 PM E TV: NBC

ATS Records: Dallas 4-3 @ Philadelphia 5-2

Current Line: Eagles -3 O/U: 47.5

This should be one dandy of a football game in front of a National audience this coming Sunday Night. I will be watching from Pre-game through Post-gam ...  read more

By Jeff Hochman of VegasTopDogs.com


MINNESOTA (6-0) AT PITTSBURGH (4-2)

ATS Records: Minnesota (4-2) Pittsburgh (1-5)

Sunday, Oct 25th, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Line: Steelers -6 O/U: 45

This should be the marque match-up in Week #7. Lets take a look at some news and notes. These teams don't normally play each other. MINNESOTA ...  read more

I am looking forward to another profitable NHL season. We finished the 2008-09 season going 27-13 (7-0 on 10*'s) on my last 40 service plays. I had another winning season fully documented.

Pay close attention as this article has produced major profits since I started in 1998. Last year, we pretty much nailed both of our two spotlight NHL teams with the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago ...  read more

Hi Sports Fans!

I am looking forward to another profitable NHL season. We finished the 2008-09 season going 27-13 (7-0 on 10*'s) on my last 40 service plays. I had another winning season fully documented.

Pay close attention as this article has produced major profits since I started in 1998. Last year, we pretty much nailed both of our two spotlight NHL teams with the ...  read more

NFL Opening Week betting preview and more

by Jeff Hochman


Value is the Key

Not just for underdogs! There are many games in the NFL when taking the favorite is the more Value play.

You will hear many people say I only take favorites in the NFL and you will also hear many people say I only take Underdogs. In the NFL everyone has their pr ...  read more

AFC East


New England Patriots (12-4)

If they all stay healthy this could be one heck of a team. That's a big IF! They are certainly loaded with talent from top to bottom.

Miami Dolphins (8-8)

Many experts are predicting big things from the Fish this year. I am not one of them. Teams and defensive coordinators will be better ...  read more

Top AFC Sleeper team (ATS)


Cincinnati Bengals

Head Coach: Marvin Lewis enters season #7 as the Bengals head coach. The Bengals have a history of holding on to head coaches for long periods of time so his job is safe for the unforeseeable future. He is 46-50-1 the past six years but 50-45 against-the-spread (ATS). His team always plays hard. Cincinnati enters the new ...  read more

NFC Sleeper team (ATS)

Green Bay Packers


Head Coach: Mike McCarthy returns for his 4th season in Green Bay and is making the switch to the 3-4 defense like most teams seem to be doing this decade. After last year's 6-10 performance his career record is now 22-28. Not good enough in Green Bay. Four of the 6 wins last season came in the division. If this team can st ...  read more

New NFL Head Coaches in 2009-10 by Jeff Hochman:


We have 11 new NFL HC's this season. There has never been this many changes over 1 season. Here is a rundown along with my take on what you can expect this season.

Kansas City Chiefs: Todd Haley

Todd Haley capitalizes on Arizona’s Super Bowl run with a promotion to Herm Edwards’ old job in Kansas Cit. But ...  read more

Betting the NFL Preseason in 2009

by Jeff Hochman

You will hear people say Don't bet on NFL Preseason Football. Big Mistake! It's actually easier than capping the regular season. I feel the NFL preseason is a great opportunity to start and build a nice bankroll for the upcoming regular season. I have never had a losing NFL Preseason 17 years of Handicapping. You can se ...  read more

With the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby this Saturday lets take a look at my top five contenders in random order. These are my ML odds. The official odds and PP's will be determined on Wed.

I have picked the winner in three straight Kentucky Derby's and 9 of 13 in Triple Crown Races. Most Horse experts thought Big Brown would flop as the favorite in the 20th PP. Not me! He ended ...  read more

Hi Sports Fans!

Below is my fearless forecast for the upcoming MLB season. I am red hot in all sports documented here and at The Sports Monitor of OK. LAST DAY TO SAVE $200!


AL East:

NY Yankees (101-61)

Boston Red Sox (98-64) **Wild Card**

Tampa Bay Rays (88-74)

Baltimore Orioles (80-82) ...  read more

Jeff Hochman's 2009 MLB Fantasy Preview: Third Basemen (3B)


As you might expect this position is also thin and very injury riddled. I bumped Alex Rodriguez from #1 to #5 based on his injury. He is basically undraftable until we know exactly how long he will be out. Someone will either steal him or draft him too soon this year. I personally like drafting guys that start the sea ...  read more

Jeff Hochman's 2009 MLB Fantasy Preview: Shortstops


This position is very thin like most years so draft accordingly. I see about 15 shortstops that are worth drafting and than a lot of question marks that will give you a major headache. Depending on the number of teams in your league, you could end up taking supermarket knock-off Advil on a nightly basis. Do yourself a favor ...  read more

Jeff Hochman's 2009 MLB Fantasy Preview: Catchers

It really helps to grab two good Catchers when playing Fantasy Baseball. The average Catcher plays about 110 games with the other 52 going to back-ups. Injuries are always a concern at this position and you should draft for depth.

3-Year Avg. Leaders: (2006-08)

Games Played: Russell Martin (142)
...  read more

Jeff Hochman's 2009 MLB Fantasy Preview: Second Baseman


I would try to grab one of my Top 6 or take a strong look at my sleeper pick. The talent really falls off at this position so it would behoove you to draft a top-notch proven stud. If your drafting around #7 in the 1st round don't hesitate on scooping up Chase Utley. The guy has a short-compact swing and that fits nicel ...  read more

Here are the top 10 Runs Per Game by team in a season since 1901. Notice 2000, which is said to be the peak of the juiced ball and juiced player era. (Year-RPG)


1930-- 5.549

1936-- 5.188

1929-- 5.186

2000-- 5.140

1925-- 5.129

1999-- 5.085

1996-- 5.036

1901-- 4.986
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Jeff Hochman's 2009 MLB Fantasy Preview: First Baseman


There are a lot of really good First Baseman this season so if you don't get a Top-notch guy chances are you will still end up with a very productive player. This position has historically been the least injured and it makes sense since the majority of time they are receiving the ball rather than throwing it.
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2009 MLB Fantasy Rankings: This week= Catchers


It really helps to grab two good Catchers when playing Fantasy Baseball. The average Catcher plays about 110 games with the other 52 going to back-ups. Injuries are always a concern at this position and you should draft for depth.


3-Year Avg. Leaders: (2006-08)


Games Played: Russell Martin ...  read more

2008-09 College BOWL SYSTEM (24-8-1 ATS) you might want to consider.

*The Heisman Jinx*

One of the Simplest & most Successful Bowl Systems from my database. We play against the team on which the current Heisman Trophy winner plays. Let's see how this simple & uncomplicated trend has fared over the last 34 bowl seasons.


YEAR BOWL FOE OF HEISMAN WINNER LI ...  read more