The NFL Conference Championships are this weekend, with the Broncos hosting the Patriots for the AFC crown, and the Seahawks hosting the Rams in the NFC. While the excitement of the playoffs will continue, the total football betting opportunities get fewer as we near the end of another season.

If you're looking to bet on the games this weekend and you haven't been following our Upset Watch column, be sure to check it out as we've had a historical season up to this point, including an 11-week streak of profit, and we're looking to finish strong. To get full access to Upset Watch and much more, you can try BetSmart for FREE for 14 Days today.

In the meantime, the NBA and NHL are taking center stage, and producing many great betting opportunities on a daily basis, including Positive EV bets to help you increase your bankroll over time.

Positive EV Bets: Friday, January 23

There are eight games each on the NBA and NHL schedule today plus even more this weekend. That, plus the two NFL playoff match-ups provide us with 432 opportunities for Positive EV bets over the next few days according to the BetSmart Positive EV Bet Finder.

As we continue to look for ways to improve your experience, among the many upgrades include the Positive EV tool. It has features like the Star Rating for an easier sorting of bets. You can also filter columns to find the following:

Odds: Best betting odds among all available sportsbooks in your state
EV%: Filter by Expected Value percentage
Matchup: Opponent's rank against the specific betting market
Form: See the bet market's success rate over the Last 5 Days, 10 Days, and Full Season

Most Profitable Markets

Another unique feature is the Most Profitable Markets Tool, which combined with the Positive EV tool can enhance your ability make the best wagers. Using the tool can help you identify which markets have the best Return on Investment (ROI) over the last 7 Days, 14 Days, 30 Days and over the Full Season.

Here are some trending Positive EV Betting markets with a strong ROI over the last 7 days.

NBA - Moneyline: 65% ROI
NHL - Total Assists: 46% ROI
NBA - First Half Moneyline: 40%

If you haven’t heard of Positive EV betting yet, read our guide here: What is Positive EV Betting?

NBA Positive EV Bets

As football season wind downs, basketball season is heating up. That means there are many chances to get some good Positive EV wagers each day.

Today, the Positive EV Bet Finder is identifying 355 Positive EV bets in the NBA. Be sure to lock in bets quickly and check back often throughout the week, as these odds and lines change frequently. Also, be sure to utilize BetSmart Notifications, and get alerted as soon as new Positive EV bets become available.

Here's tonight's NBA slate and spreads, along with a sneak preview of some Positive EV wagers you can unlock with a FREE BetSmart trial.

Houston Rockets @ Detroit Pistons (-3.5) — 7:00 p.m. ET
Phoenix Suns @ Atlanta Hawks (-3) — 7:30 p.m. ET
Boston Celtics (-8) @ Brooklyn Nets — 7:30 p.m. ET
Sacramento Kings @ Cleveland Cavaliers (-11.5) — 7:30 p.m. ET
New Orleans Pelicans @ Memphis Grizzlies (-5.5) — 8:00 p.m. ET
Indiana Pacers @ Oklahoma City Thunder (-16.5) — 8:00 p.m. ET
Denver Nuggets @ Milwaukee Bucks (-6) — 9:30 p.m. ET
Toronto Raptors (-3.5) @ Portland Trail Blazers — 10:00 p.m. ET

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Looking for guaranteed profit opportunities? Here's today's NBA Arbitrage Bets.

NHL Positive EV Bets

The BetSmart Positive EV Tracker is currently identifying 40 NHL Positive EV bets. Here's tonight's NHL schedule and Moneyline odds:

Vegas Golden Knights (-120) @ Toronto Maple Leafs (+100) — 7:00 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Lightning (-290) @ Chicago Blackhawks (+235) — 7:00 p.m. ET
St. Louis Blues (+140) @ Dallas Stars (-165) — 8:00 p.m. ET
Philadelphia Flyers (+250) @ Colorado Avalanche (-310) — 9:00 p.m. ET
Washington Capitals (-130) @ Calgary Flames (+110) — 9:00 p.m. ET
New Jersey Devils (-150) @ Vancouver Canucks (+125) — 10:00 p.m. ET
New York Rangers (-100) @ San Jose Sharks (-115)— 10:00 p.m. ET
Anaheim Ducks (-100) @ Seattle Kraken (-120) — 10:00 p.m. ET

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Looking for guaranteed profit opportunities? Here are today's NHL Arbitrage Bets.

NFL Positive EV Bets

The playoffs continue Sunday with the AFC and NFC Championship Games. There are just two games this weekend, but still several opportunities for Positive EV wagers.

The Positive EV Tracker is currently identifying 46 NFL Positive EV bets. Here's the weekend's schedule:

New England Patriots (-5) @ Denver Broncos — 3:30 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Rams @ Seattle Seahawks (-2.5) — 6:30 p.m. ET

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Looking for guaranteed profit opportunities for the NFL Conference Championship Round? Here's some NFL Arbitrage Bets you can lock in now.

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