Shane Pratt

Bio

Shane is a seasoned sports betting handicapper and analyst with more than 3 decades of experience breaking down odds, trends and matchups across all major leagues. Known for data and stats-driven insights, specializing in NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NHL and MMA.

Shane Pratt’s recent articles

MLB: Spring Training-Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers

MLB16 Mar 26

MLB Pitching Futures: Odds, Predictions For Wins, Saves, Strikeouts

Pitching statistics have evolved over the last couple of decades as analytics have altered so much. Gone are the days when winning the most games would...

Boxing14 Mar 26

Barboza Jr vs. Sims Jr: Best Boxing Bets for Saturday, March 14

Boxing fans will be treated to some intriguing bouts this weekend, with a major card at Honda Center in Anaheim with three marquee fights, while a key...

Soccer: International Mens Friendly-Argentina at Puerto Rico

Soccer14 Mar 26

10 Players to Watch at the FIFA World Cup 2026

We are six months from the biggest World Cup in history as 48 nations vie for football's most prestigious trophy. The World Cup is where legends are...

Soccer: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022-Morocco vs Spain

Soccer13 Mar 26

Ranking 10 Teams with Best Chance to Win the World Cup

The draw is complete and now teams and fans await the start of the greatest tournament in sports – World Cup 2026. For the first time in history, the...

MLB13 Mar 26

2026 MLB Player Prop Odds for Home Runs, RBIs, Stolen Bases

Since COVID-19, only one favorite has led the Majors in home runs and once again, Aaron Rodgers is at the top of the betting board in 2026. Last year,...

NCAAB12 Mar 26

March Madness Betting: First-Round Trends You Must Know

Any bettor knows once March Madness tips off, expect the unexpected. Upsets, and buzzer-beaters are more common than you might think and typically...

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Cleveland Cavaliers

General11 Mar 26

Top Eight Sports Trades That Nearly Happened or Vetoed

In a shocking turn, the Baltimore Ravens backed out of a trade for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. The blockbuster move sent two first-round picks to the...

NBA10 Mar 26

NBA Daily Best Bets for Tuesday, March 10

Toronto Raptors vs Houston Rockets 8:00 p.m. EST

Soccer: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022-Iran at USA

Soccer10 Mar 26

What Happens if Iran Withdraws from the World Cup? What Can FIFA Do?

With less than 100 days before the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s participation remains uncertain amid the military conflict in the Persian Gulf. Iran has...

MLB8 Mar 26

MLB Rookie of the Year: AL & NL Favorites, Odds, Predictions for 2026

In 2024 two pitchers were named MLB Rookie of the Year as Pirates Paul Skenes (National League) and the Yankees Luis Gil (American League) took the...

NFL6 Mar 26

Top 10 Free-Agent Signings in NFL History

Free agency means optimism for every NFL team. Super Bowl contenders look to sign that missing piece, while playoff hopefuls are trying to add players...