Scott Kacsmar

Scott is a historian, writer, and data analyst from Pittsburgh, PA who has studied NFL and NBA statistics since 2003. He standardized the fourth-quarter comeback and game-winning drive stats for the NFL at Pro Football Reference. His work has been featured at Sports Illustrated, ESPN, FiveThirtyEight, and Bookmakers Review. He has also watched over 7,500 films and 1,000 TV series and keeps statistics on those as well.
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    Scoring record

    Do the Los Angeles Lakers Have NBA Championship Value Again?

    By Scott Kacsmar The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping for a triumphant return to playoff basketball with a spot in the play-in tournament as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. After a 43-39 regular season, the Lakers may finally be healthy at the right time and poised to…

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    Jimmy Garoppolo

    Does Jimmy Garoppolo Make the Las Vegas Raiders Better?

    By Scott Kacsmar Remember when Josh McDaniels and Jimmy Garoppolo were going to follow Bill Belichick and Tom Brady in New England once those two retired? Well, nine years later, it will happen in Las Vegas after the Raiders have agreed to terms with Garoppolo in one of the early…

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    Daniel Jones

    Where Should the Giants Find Receivers for Daniel Jones?

    By Scott Kacsmar The New York Giants did not let the suspense build on whether Daniel Jones would return for a fifth season and beyond with the team. Jones has received a four-year extension worth up to $160 million, making him one of the better-paid quarterbacks in the league while…

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    Damian Lillard

    NBA DFS Prop Picks for Friday Night

    By Scott Kacsmar The NBA continues this Friday with a 6-game slate, including an NBA TV doubleheader with Cavaliers-Heat and Raptors-Lakers. We are looking at some of our favorite over/under props grouped by the markets for points, rebounds, assists, and three-point field goals. Points – Over/Unders Joel Embiid (76ers) –…

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    Aaron Rodgers

    Where Should Aaron Rodgers Play in 2023?

    By Scott Kacsmar With the quarterback dominos starting to fall in place, Aaron Rodgers remains one of the most interesting puzzle pieces for the 2023 NFL season. Does Rodgers return to Green Bay for a 19th season, does he follow in Brett Favre’s steps (minus the Crocs) and go to…

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    Trae Young

    NBA DFS Prop Picks for Friday Night

    By Scott Kacsmar The NBA heads into the first Friday of March with a 10-game slate, including an ESPN doubleheader with Nets-Celtics and Grizzlies-Nuggets. We are looking at some of our favorite over/under props grouped by the markets for points, rebounds, assists, and three-point field goals. Points – Over/Unders Trae…