CHARLES JAY grew up around the gaming business, was raised in the boxing business, and along the way has developed a colorful background through a wide range of experiences. He has been the host of numerous radio programs, including Sportswatch with Charles Jay on KDWN in Las Vegas, Total Action on WAXY 790 in Miami, and Charles Jay's Winning Edge, syndicated into 55 markets by the American Radio Networks. For the past 24 years, he has been a professional sports handicapper and a consultant to the casino industry. Also, he's been a casino/sports gaming columnist for a number of leading publications, including Sports Form, Casino Player, Card Player, and The Gambler. We are happy to bring you his weekly insights here at OSGA.
The Oklahoma City Thunder will continue chasing a playoff spot as they play host to the Dallas Mavericks in pro basketball betting action that is taking place as the first half of the TNT doubleheader.
Read More . . .The North Carolina Tar Heels will be pulling into Cameron Indoor Stadium on something of a downturn, having lost three of their last four games, so a win against the Duke Blue Devils could be very critical.
Read More . . .There will again be something of a party atmosphere surrounding the NBA All-Star Game, and especially this week as it is being held in the Big Apple. Basketball betting action is set to begin at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn at 8:30 PM ET.
Read More . . .The UConn Huskies will be seeking to extract a little revenge for their pair of losses to the SMU Mustangs last season in American Conference action in college hoops, scheduled for 9 PM ET at Moody Coliseum in Dallas.
Read More . . .Trey Burke is the defending champion in the NBA Skills Challenge, but he is not the favorite for the event which is scheduled to take place on Saturday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Read More . . .Four of the league's young stars will be prominently on display on Saturday night as the NBA conducts its Slam Dunk Contest, part of the All-Star Weekend festivities at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Read More . . .LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are on a major roll right now. Will they be able to take over sole possession of third place in the East as they visit the Chicago Bulls? That's what is at stake as these teams clash at the United Center.
Read More . . .The SMU Mustangs are not terribly deep, but they may be headed toward an NCAA Tournament berth nonetheless. On Thursday night they will pay a visit to the Houston Cougars in American Athletic Conference action that begins at 9 PM ET.
Read More . . .Things have been very rough for the Sacramento Kings lately, but they will try to get out of their funk when they meet the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night in NBA betting action at the Sleep Train Arena in California's capital city.
Read More . . .The Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies are two of the best teams in the NBA. They will tangle on Sunday night at the FedEx Forum, as Atlanta goes after its 22nd win in 23 games.
Read More . . .Should there be an "upset alert" for the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night? They will do battle against the Florida Gators in a hostile environment, mindful of the fact that they were beaten all three times head-to-head last season.
Read More . . .The Villanova Wildcats suffered quite an embarrassment the last time they met up with the Georgetown Hoyas, so understandably revenge is on their minds when they play host to the Hoyas at the Wells Fargo Arena at 2 PM ET.
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