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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    NBA Player Prop Picks for Tuesday Night’s Playoff Games

    By Scott Kacsmar The NBA playoffs continue with a trio of Game 5s this Tuesday evening. We are looking at our favorite over/under player prop picks in each game, including points, rebounds, assists, made threes, steals, and blocks. Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics The Celtics can win the series at…

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    NBA Spread Picks for Thursday Night’s Playoff Games

    By Scott Kacsmar The NBA playoffs continue with an exciting trio of Game 3s this Thursday evening. With the teams changing venues, we look at the best spread pick for each game. Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets (+4.5) The 76ers lead 2-0 and have controlled play so far despite Joel…

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    NBA Player Prop Picks for Wednesday Night’s Playoff Action

    By Scott Kacsmar The NBA playoffs continue with another trio of Game 2s this Wednesday evening. We are going over our favorite over/under player prop picks in each game, including some looks at defensive stats like steals and blocks. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies Memphis guard Ja Morant is…

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    NBA Player Prop Picks for Tuesday Night’s Playoff Slate

    By Scott Kacsmar The NBA playoffs continue with a trio of Game 2s this Tuesday evening. We are looking at our favorite over/under player prop picks in each game. Do not overlook the markets for steals and blocks as players pick up their defensive intensity in these playoff games. Atlanta…

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    The Golden State Warrios dynasty target another NBA ring

    By Scott Kacsmar The 2023 NBA playoffs start Saturday, and the Golden State Warriors are the defending champions. But they are in an unusual position as the No. 6 seed with a 44-38 record, meaning they will open on the road against the No. 3 Kings (48-34). Of course, it…

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    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…