Jeff's 2022 Grade 1 Belmont Stakes Selection (Race 11)


Saturday, June 11th @ 6:45 PM E


#6 Mo Donegal (5/2) to Win & Place


This 3-year old colt by Uncle Mo is bred for this distance more than any other horse in the field. Past five years in all dirt routes (excluding all weather tracks), the progeny of Uncle Mo win 20%, and finish in-the-mone ...  read more

Jeff's Grade 1 Preakness Stakes Selection (Race 13)


#5 Early Voting (7/2) Win & Place


I have been on the Epicenter bandwagon, picking him to win his past three races. At 6/5 and two week turnaround, I'm jumping off after his career-best 105 Equibase speed figure. Chad Brown skipped the Kentucky Derby to train this 3-year colt by Gun Runner and specifically poi ...  read more

Grade 3 Santa Barbara Stakes (Race 5)


Santa Anita Race Track: Saturday, May 14th, 3:00 PM P/6:00 PM E


#1 Queen Goddess (6/5), trained by Michael McCarthy & ridden by Victor Espinoza


This 4-year old filly by Empire Maker has hit-the-board (4-1-1) in six of eight career starts with earnings of $385,850. She beat multiple graded s ...  read more

Here are my Top 5 choices for Saturday's Grade 1 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.


#3 Epicenter (7/2), trained by Steve Asmussen & ridden by Joel Rosario


After finishing sixth at first asking, this 3-year old son of Not This Time has been first or second in all five starts (4-1-0) with career earnings of $1,010,640. Has posted four straight 97 Equibase spee ...  read more

Saturday, April 1st (7:35 PM E)


Grade 1 Arkansas Derby (Race 12)


#9 We the People (7/2) across-the-board


This son by Constitution has two wins from two starts at Oaklawn Park. Owns the fastest middle pace speed figure (97.4) and the fastest late pace (113.5) in this field. Will need a clean break to establish position into the first turn. Th ...  read more

Grade 3 Santa Ana Stakes


Saturday, March 26th (4:00 PM PT)


Santa Anita Race Track (Race 7)


Play #9 Carpe Vinum (12/1) to Win, Place, and Show


Handicapping horse racing is about projecting. You can't just rely on past performances. Leading jockey Flavien Prat rode Carpe Vinum last race, and said after he wants to ride he ...  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. 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 for the 2022 season. Baseball is back baby!

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No. 1 San Francisco Giants Under 85.5 -115


The Giants benefited from career years by aging stars Buster Posey and Brandon Crawford last season. Busty Posey retired and a major regression is in store for this Giants team. The Dodgers and Padres figure to be really good once again. The Diamondbacks and Rockies will playing all year with revenge against the Giants. They stay relat ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Boston Bruins vs. Winnipeg Jets
Friday, March 18, 2022 8:05 PM
Play: Money Line: -115 Boston Bruins
1*Boston Bruins -115

The Bruins lost 4-2 at Minnesota on Wednesday. The Bruins were out-shot 33-26. Boston is 4-1 in their past five games, out-shooting four of the five. Winnipeg scored 7 goals for the second time in seven days. On Tue ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Arizona Coyotes vs. Ottawa Senators
Monday, March 14, 2022 7:35 PM
Play: Money Line: -155 Ottawa Senators
1*Ottawa Senators -155

On March 5th, Arizona defeated the Senators 8-5 despite getting out-shot 46-31. The Coyotes are ranked dead last in shot differential (-512) and No. 31 in shots allowed (2,028). Major fade bait! Only Columbu ...  read more

Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Boston Bruins vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Saturday, March 05, 2022 7:05 PM
Play: Point Spread: -1.5/140 Boston Bruins
1*Boston Bruins -1.5 (+140)

The Boston Bruins own a +327 shot differential this season, while Columbus is -323 this season. Columbus ranks dead last in shots against (1,930), thru games played Thursday. Columbus is just ...  read more

Jeff's Grade 1 Santa Anita Handicap Preview (Race 11)


Saturday, March 5th, 2022 (5:00 PM PT)


#1 Spielberg (8/1), trained by Bob Baffert & ridden by Abel Cedillo


Purchased for 1 million dollars.This 4-year old Chestnut Colt by Union Rags has finished in-the-money in 7 of 11 (3-3-1) starts with career earnings of $475,900. Finish ...  read more

Jeff's Grade 2 Rebel Stakes Preview (Race 11)


Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas


Saturday, February 26th, 2022 (6:22 pm et)


#1 Kavod (12/1), trained by Chris Hartman & ridden by Francisco Arrieta


Has finished first or second (11-3-1-0) in four of 11 career starts, earning $293,000. Was a distant fourth (beaten 5 ...  read more

Risen Star Stakes (Grade 2) Fair Grounds--- Race 13


Saturday, February 19th, 2022


#1 Pappacap (4/1), trained by Mark Casse & ridden by Tyler Gaffalione


This 3-year old Colt by Gun Runner has finished in-the-money five of six (6-2-2-1) tries, earning $596,000. Earned a career best Equibase speed figure of 96 when finishing 3rd in the Lecomt ...  read more

1*LA Rams -4 & 1*Under 48.5 points


The Rams played the much tougher schedule (No. 2 vs. No. 25) and they get to play at home. This line suggests the Rams are 2.5 points better than the Bengals on a neutral field. The Rams lost the Super Bowl in 2019 (New England) and bring in a lot of experience . This line should really be closer to 5 or 5.5 points. Both teams are ranked in the ...  read more

GULFSTREAM PARK Race 12 Saturday Pegasus World Cup Invitational (Grade 1)


Play #1 Knicks Go (6/5) to Win.


Proven winner at 1 1/8 miles going 4-for-4. Also 1-for-1 at GP. Life Is Good will attract money. Never raced at this distance & Trainer Pletcher wins just 12% off 2-6 months. Brad Cox (Knicks Go) wins 28% off 2-6. Good Luck and stay safe!


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Jeff's Free NFL Sunday Selection (Bengals vs. Chiefs)


1*Bengals vs. Chiefs Under 27 (-105) First Half


I think both teams will be a bit on the conservative side in the first half. The Bengals offense is not exactly clicking right now. Both teams are going to run the ball early and often. The past two Chiefs' games went Over in the first half. The public will be ...  read more

Jeff's Horse Racing Spot Play Gulfstream Park Saturday, January 29, 2022


INSIDE INFORMATION STAKES (Grade 2)

Play #8 Just One Time (7/2) to win, place, and show


Strong analytical numbers that also support her speed figures and class rating. Trainer Brad Cox & Jockey Joel Rosario win 29% together. The extra 1/8th of a mile should be no problem for ...  read more

Grade 1 Breeders Cup Turf Sprint Selection (Race 5)


Saturday, November 6th, 2021 (12:40 PM PT)


Play #4 Lieutenant Dan to win, place, and show


ML: 6/1


The local boy gets a dream post in this salty group of 12 three-year old an up colts and geldings. You don't want to be way outside in this type of turf race at Del Mar. LD h ...  read more

Del Mar, Saturday, November 6th, 2021.


Grade 2 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes


Race:2 (10:50 AM PT)


Play #4 Tizamagician to Win & Place.


Morning Line: 8/5


Yes, Lone Rock beat Tiz in the Grade 2 Brooklyn Stakes, but that was like a road game with Tiz's poor start. Watch the replay. The track announ ...  read more

Jeff's Horse Racing Spot Plays for Saturday, October 2nd, 2021


SANTA ANITA PARK


Race 8 (Grade 2 Santa Anita Sprint)


#2 Vertical Threat (6/1) win, place, and show


Vertical Threat has won four of seven career starts, including a 3 1/2 length victory in Russell Road Stakes at odds of 3.5 to 1 on August 27th. Owned by Slam Dun ...  read more

Jeff (JH-Sportsline) is an 8-time NHL documented handicapping champion at The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff cashed 62% in the 2020-21 Covid-19 reduced regular season, and was ranked No. 1 in ROI. It was very challenging finding NHL selections, especially with the realignment and quirky schedule. Jeff has shown a profit in Hockey for seven straight seasons. Jeff's Early Bird NHL discount is available ...  read more

Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby Preview (Parx Casino and racetrack)


1 1/8 miles on dirt with a $1,000,000 purse


Saturday, September 25th, Race 12 (5:49 PM E)



#1 Fulsome (12/1), trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Florent Geroux

This 3-year old colt by Into Mischief has hit the board in 7 of 9 (5-1-1) lifetime starts ...  read more

Jeff (JH-Sportsline) is an 8-time NHL documented handicapping champion at The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff cashed 62% in the 2020-21 Covid-19 reduced regular season, and was ranked No. 1 in ROI. It was very challenging finding NHL selections, especially with the realignment and quirky schedule. Jeff has shown a profit in Hockey for seven straight seasons. Jeff's Early Bird NHL discount is available ...  read more

Grade 1 Travers Stakes Preview

Venue: Saratoga Race Track, Saratoga Springs, NY

Date: Saturday, August 28, 2021

Time: 6:12 PM ET


#1 Midnight Bourbon (9/2), trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by Ricardo Santana Jr.

This 3-year old colt by Tiznow has hit the board in 8 of 10 (2-3-3) career starts with earnings of $673,920. He d ...  read more

2021 TVG Pacific Classic (G1) Preview


Venue: Del Mar Race Track, Del Mar, CA (Race 10)


Date: Saturday, August 21st, 2021


Time: 6:30 PT, 9:30 ET


#1 Tripoli (5-1), trained by John Sadler and ridden by Tiago Pereira

Was a close (1/2 length) second in the San Diego Handicap behind today's ML favorite Express Train ...  read more

Jeff's 2021 NBA Finals Preview


By Jeff Hochman of JH-Sportsline


Why the Milwaukee Bucks will Win

The Bucks seem to have better spacing and ball movement when the "Greek Freak" is not on the floor. I would never say the Bucks are a better basketball team without Giannis. But, seeing is believing. After some huge performances early, the B ...  read more

Betting the NFL Preseason in 2021


by Jeff Hochman of JH-Sportsline


The Hall of Fame Game is the first NFL preseason game of the year, which closes the annual Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities. On August 5th, 2021, the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers will kick-off the preseason at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The game marks ...  read more

#15 Rock Your World (W+P+S) ML: 5/1

The Son of Candy Ride is bred to handle the distance and the second betting choice. He won the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby in dominating fashion by 4 1/4 lengths. If the Derby was a beauty contest, they might not have to take a vote. The tall, near-black 3-year-old out of the Empire Maker mare Charm the Maker – bred by Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAna ...  read more

Race 5: #2 Spiritual King for Win and Place. ML is 3/1.

Has the highest Equibase speed figure in the race (92) by far, after finishing 5th in a MSW (Maiden Special Weight) race at Gulfstream on March 7th. Much tougher race! Trainer Todd Plecther has a +29% ROI (return on investment) when dropping horses into claiming. Jockey Zayas ITM (in the money) win percentage is a robust 39%. The ...  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. 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 going forward for the 2020 season. Blake Snell (TB) woul ...  read more

Jeff (JH-Sportsline) is a now a 7-time NHL Handicapping champion after ranking #1 in win percentage last season at The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff is a 15x Top 10 NHL handicapper. Do yourself a favor and jump on board. Full season NHL packages are now available.


Jeff's 2019-20 NHL Western Conference Spotlight Team: Colorado Avalanche (2018-19 record: 38-30-14, 90 points)
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Jeff is a now a 7-time NHL Handicapping champion after ranking #1 in win percentage (71.4%) last postseason at The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff cashed over 65.8% in the regular season. Jeff is a 15x Top 20 NHL handicapper. Do yourself a favor and jump on board. Jeff's Full Season NHL package (Early Bird) is now available.


Jeff's 2019-20 NHL Eastern Conference Spotlight Team: Caro ...  read more

Betting the NFL Preseason in 2019


by Jeff Hochman of JH-Sportsline


The Hall of Fame Game is the first NFL preseason game of the year, which closes the annual Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities. On August 1st, 2019, the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons will kick-off the preseason at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The game starts at ...  read more

I'm playing #7 Alwaysmining for Win, Place, and Show in the #PreaknessStakes on Saturday. Morning Line is 8/1. Should be around half that by post time. This is a very talented Colt with some of the best speed figures in the field. Loves Maryland and should be right up there from start to finish. After getting screwed in the Kentucky Derby with Maximum Security getting disqualified, you might say t ...  read more

AL EAST


1) New York Yankees (97-65)

2) Boston Red Sox (89-73) WILD CARD

3) Tampa Bay Rays (85-77) WILD CARD

4) Toronto Blue Jays (76-86)

5) Baltimore Orioles (59-103)


AL Central


1) Cleveland Indians (97-65)

2) Mi ...  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. 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 going forward for the 2019 MLB season.


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Dirt Mile (Post Time: 1:16 PM E)

#10 Catalina Cruiser (Win and Place) ML: 8/5

Four career starts. Never lost. Three straight Beyer figures over 100. Trainer John Sadler is 4-for-13 (31%) when stretching out in graded company. This horse is the class of the field. Emerging star. Great post. Will be a short price but should win easily. Best bet of the day!
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Jeff's (JH-Sportsline) NHL Spotlight teams are squads that will make the playoffs (and/or improve by at least 15 points) after missing out the previous year. Jeff is a now a six-time NHL Handicapping champion documented by The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff cashed a record 78.6% in 2013 NHL regular season and 70% in the Postseason. Jeff was ranked No. 3 in 2015 and ranked No. 1 in win percentage two s ...  read more

Jeff's (JH-Sportsline) NHL Spotlight teams are squads that will make the playoffs (and/or improve by at least 15 points) after missing out the previous year. Jeff is a now a six-time NHL Handicapping champion documented by The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff cashed a record 78.6% in 2013 NHL regular season and 70% in the Postseason. Jeff was ranked No. 3 in 2015 and ranked No. 1 in win percentage two s ...  read more

AFC East


New England Patriots (11-5)

Miami Dolphins (8-8)

New York Jets (6-10)

Buffalo Bills (3-13)


AFC North


Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5)

Baltimore Ravens (10-6) WILD CARD

Cincinnati Bengals (8-8)

Cleveland Browns (6-10)


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Betting the NFL Preseason in 2018


by Jeff Hochman (JH-Sportsline)


The Hall of Fame Game is the first NFL preseason game of the year, which closes the annual Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities. On August 2nd, 2018, the Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears will kick-off the preseason at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The game starts at 8 ...  read more

AL EAST


1) New York Yankees (97-65)

2) Boston Red Sox (89-73) WILD CARD

3) Tampa Bay Rays (80-82)

4) Toronto Blue Jays (79-83)

5) Baltimore Orioles (69-93)


AL Central


1) Cleveland Indians (97-65)

2) Minnesota Tw ...  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. 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. This prestigious list featured Clayton Kershaw from his rookie season until he turned 28. Here are my Top 3 Left-handed st ...  read more

Jeff's (JH-Sportsline) NHL Spotlight teams are squads that will make the playoffs (and/or improve by at least 15 points) after missing out the previous year. Jeff is a now a six-time NHL Handicapping champion documented by The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff cashed a record 78.6% in 2013 NHL regular season and 70% in the Postseason. Jeff was ranked No. 3 in 2015 and ranked No. 1 in win percentage last ...  read more

Jeff's (JH-Sportsline) NHL Spotlight teams are squads that will make the playoffs (and/or improve by at least 15 points) after missing out the previous year. Jeff is a now a six-time NHL Handicapping champion documented by The Sports Monitor of OK. Jeff cashed a record 78.6% in 2013 NHL regular season and 70% in the Postseason. Jeff was ranked No. 3 in 2015 and ranked No. 1 in win percentage last ...  read more

Top NFL Breakout Players in 2017-18


QB Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans)

He's the real deal and should have a career year in his third season as a pro. His numbers have improved each season and another year in the same system can only help. If you wait on QB than grab Mariota in the mid rounds.


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Betting the NFL Preseason in 2017


by Jeff Hochman of JH-Sportsline


The Hall of Fame Game is the first NFL preseason game of the year, which closes the annual Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities. On August 3rd, 2017, the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys will get the party started at Tom Benson Hall of Fame stadium in Canton, Ohio.


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My College Football Spotlight teams are squads that will improve by at least 3 games from the previous year. This often results in a lot of upset wins (covers). I would expect more of the same this coming season. Take a long look when any of the following teams are installed as underdogs this season.


Jeff's Top 3 College Football Spotlight Teams in 2017-18


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Jeff cashed with long shot Cloud Computing in the Preakness for all customers/followers. Lets hope for the same result in the last leg of the Triple Crown. With no clear cut choice, I have another huge value play which should hover around 15:1 by post time. Here's my selection with analysis to follow.


Belmont Stakes (G1) Race 11 (Post Time: 6:37 PM E on NBC)


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