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Sia Nejad

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Sia Nejad is a trial attorney turned analyst who specializes in the PGA, NFL and college basketball. He further specializes in the DFS and prop market. Sia's golf plays -- matchups, first-round leaders, tournament outrights -- have achieved legendary status, but he's also coming off two highly successful NFL seasons. Since he began posting NFL bets on SportsLine in 2023, Sia is 145-106-5 (plus $2,123 for $100 players). Sia hosts The Early Edge at 10 a.m. ET every weekday on SportsLine's YouTube page, plus he hosts EE on CBS Sports Network. In addition, Sia is a personality and host on SiriusXM, host of Fantasy Football Today DFS, analyst on The First Cut, and co-host of "By The Book" on Monumental Sports Network. For Sia Nejad media inquiries, contact SportsLine@CBSInteractive.com.

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Sia's Past Picks

Mar 31 2025, 11:45 pm UTC
League
L.A. Angels
5
@ St. Louis
4
Analysis:

Angels are coming in winning 2 out of 3, but it wasn't exactly impressive against the White Sox, as the runs were hard to come by. Contrast that with the Cardinals who swept the Twins and put up 19 runs across the three game series. But, hold everything, as Miles Mikolas is on the mound and he'll be a big fade target of mine. Doesn't really matter which metric you look at, it's not going to look pretty for Mikolas. Tyler Anderson, on the other hand, was solid last season and is the far better pitcher. I'll take the +0.5 at a very reasonable price, but I like the F5 ML as well.

Pick Made: Mon 3:49 am UTC on FanDuel
Mar 27 2025, 11:09 pm UTC
League
Brigham Young University
88
@ University of Alabama
113
+375
6-2 in Last 8 NCAAB Picks
+275
5-2 in Last 7 NCAAB ATS Picks
+185
3-1 in Last 4 BYU ATS Picks
Analysis:

BYU has been my adopted team this year and now that the line has moved from +3.5 to +5.5, it's time to jump right back in. BYU continues to be disrespected in the market in spite of losing just once over their last 12 games. In that time they've taken out Kansas, Iowa State, Arizona, VCU and Wisconsin. Many of their big wins have also been away from home. Both offenses should flourish and while Alabama may be the better team, this is too many points for a team that has a chance to win this game outright.

Pick Made: Mar 25, 1:28 pm UTC on DraftKings
Mar 23 2025, 12:27 am UTC
League
Brigham Young University
91
@ University of Wisconsin
89
+375
6-2 in Last 8 NCAAB Picks
+275
5-2 in Last 7 NCAAB ATS Picks
+185
3-1 in Last 4 BYU ATS Picks
Analysis:

I don't make a ton of college basketball bets, but when I do, they're usually on BYU. I've been tracking this team all year and I think they can make a deep run. Wisconsin has some impressive wins on their resume, but I'm more impressed with what BYU's wins against very good teams down the stretch. This BYU offense simply doesn't go away and the Badgers don't have the defensive profile to stop it.

Pick Made: Mar 22, 6:09 pm UTC on DraftKings
Mar 20 2025, 8:05 pm UTC
League
Virginia Commonwealth University
71
@ Brigham Young University
80
+375
6-2 in Last 8 NCAAB Picks
Analysis:

The VCU Rams are a trendy Bracket Buster this week, but they're up against an underrated BYU team that has played well all season in the Big 12. VCU is very balanced and have some impressive metrics, but some of that is a product of playing in the A-10. The Rams have the big travel spot and will be in altitude in a likely shootout and that also benefits BYU. I would play this ML up to -135 and I really don't mind laying the 2.5 either.

Pick Made: Mar 20, 12:36 pm UTC on Caesars
Mar 13 2025, 4:30 pm UTC
League
Iowa State University
92
@ Brigham Young University
96
+375
6-2 in Last 8 NCAAB Picks
+275
5-2 in Last 7 NCAAB ATS Picks
+185
3-1 in Last 4 BYU ATS Picks
Analysis:

BYU is one of the hottest teams in the country and have had some extra time to prepare for Iowa State. The Cyclones are a contender when healthy, but I'm willing to gamble that Tamin Lipsey and Keshon Gilbert are not 100% today (Gilbert may not suit up but Lipsey is expected to play). BYU can be relentless on offense, but will need to clean up the turnovers. I expect it to be close down the stretch with BYU having a chance to win this one.

Pick Made: Mar 13, 1:56 pm UTC on DraftKings
Mar 11 2025, 11:47 pm UTC
League
Syracuse University
66
@ Florida State University
62
+375
6-2 in Last 8 NCAAB Picks
+275
5-2 in Last 7 NCAAB ATS Picks
Analysis:

Syracuse has been fairly competitive down the stretch of the season, but they'll be up against a better Seminole team which dispatched Syracuse comfortably earlier in the season. The Seminoles should be able to get plenty of good looks and second-chance opportunities against a porous Syracuse defense, particularly because Malique Ewin is back in the lineup after missing a couple weeks. The Seminoles just beat SMU, and if they beat Syracuse, they get SMU again in the 2nd round. I think they believe they can make some noise in the ACC Tournament and it starts tonight.

Pick Made: Mar 11, 1:58 pm UTC on Caesars
Feb 19 2025, 2:00 am UTC
League
University of Kansas
57
@ Brigham Young University
91
+375
6-2 in Last 8 NCAAB Picks
+275
5-2 in Last 7 NCAAB ATS Picks
+185
3-1 in Last 4 BYU ATS Picks
Analysis:

These two teams are heading in opposite directions and I think that will continue for at least for one more game. Kansas has lost 2 of 3 since their home win against Iowa State and BYU is surging with back to back wins against West Virginia and Kansas State. BYU now finds itself on the right side of the bubble and this will be a critical win for their resume. The Jayhawk defense will limit BYU, but they haven't been great on the road and I think we see a big win from the home team in Provo.

Pick Made: Feb 18, 2:31 pm UTC on DraftKings
Feb 18 2025, 3:00 am UTC
League
University of Arizona
74
@ Baylor University
67
+375
6-2 in Last 8 NCAAB Picks
+275
5-2 in Last 7 NCAAB ATS Picks
Analysis:

The Baylor Bears are great at home, but I think the wrong team is favored. I expect Arizona's three point shooting woes to regress to the mean, but more importantly, I expect Arizona to get some easy baskets, especially with Baylor continuing to pile up injuries. Add to that Arizona has done a good job covering spreads lately and you've got a nice spot to take a solid road dog. The Wildcats have lost two tough games in a row and I don't expect the slide to continue.

Pick Made: Feb 17, 2:35 pm UTC on FanDuel
Feb 11 2025, 12:00 am UTC
League
University of North Carolina
65
@ Clemson University
85
+375
6-2 in Last 8 NCAAB Picks
+275
5-2 in Last 7 NCAAB ATS Picks
+300
3-0 in Last 3 UNC ATS Picks
Analysis:

You're going to hear that this is a classic "let down" spot for Clemson after their big win against Duke, but UNC is simply not a good basketball team and their cover rate has been abysmal. UNC escaped with a narrow win against Pittsburgh on Saturday, but they have struggled all season, particularly on the road. Clemson's defense should get after UNC and turn them over and UNC will need to shoot well to keep up. Clemson pulls away at home.

Pick Made: Feb 10, 2:31 pm UTC on FanDuel
Feb 09 2025, 11:30 pm UTC
League
Kansas City
22
@ Philadelphia
40
+400
4-0-1 in Last 5 NFL Game Props Picks
Analysis:

The Eagles and Chiefs tend to play conservatively and can eat up clock through long clock-running drives. The Eagles do that via Saquon and the Chiefs via the short area passing game. Add in that both defenses are very solid and you can see this first half being played conservatively and between the 20 yard lines. I see plenty of first half drives stalling and/or ending in field goals, and perhaps, the second half is when one of these teams (in a trailing position) tries to open things up.

Pick Made: Jan 28, 2:31 pm UTC on DraftKings
Jan 26 2025, 11:30 pm UTC
League
Buffalo
29
@ Kansas City
32
+1464
40-22 in Last 62 NFL Player Props Picks
Analysis:

James Cook has cruised past this number in 4 of his last 6 games. More importantly, the Chiefs have shown themselves to be vulnerable against the run down the stretch of the season, and that includes last week against Joe Mixon and the Texans. Cook is projected to get 14 carries and he only requires 4 YPC to attain this number on that volume. I suspect he'll do much better than that. Expect a heavy dose of Josh Allen and James Cook and look for them both to have success.

Pick Made: Jan 25, 4:26 pm UTC on FanDuel
Jan 19 2025, 11:30 pm UTC
League
Baltimore
25
@ Buffalo
27
+400
4-0-1 in Last 5 NFL Game Props Picks
Analysis:

I think the Bills are way more live to win this game than most, but I want to target the first half as I worry about Derrick Henry running downhill against an undersized defense in the second half. The Bills defensive splits at home are much better and they've got a relatively healthy defense going into this game versus the Week 4 matchup. I also like this Bills offense at home (and in general) and there's a possiblity this Ravens newfound defensive prowess has been a result of some layup matchups over the last two months. Give me the Bills 1st half behind their home field crowd.

Pick Made: Jan 19, 10:14 pm UTC on BetMGM
Jan 19 2025, 1:00 am UTC
League
Washington
45
@ Detroit
31
+1464
40-22 in Last 62 NFL Player Props Picks
Analysis:

I believe this number opened at 28.5 and most sportsbooks took some action and it's now 33.5 at most places. BetMGM still has the 29.5 and I'm happy to take it there (I'm ok with the 33.5. It's not my favorite ladder, but that is in play as well). Dyami is averaging 4+ targets over his last 5 games and he's been very efficient with them. He's also a big play threat and could potentially get this on one catch. JD is slated to throw for 230+ in what's likely to be a negative game script and it's not all going to Terry McLaurin. I expect Dyami and Olamide to get their fair share.

Pick Made: Jan 16, 2:06 pm UTC on BetMGM
Jan 18 2025, 9:30 pm UTC
League
Houston
14
@ Kansas City
23
+1464
40-22 in Last 62 NFL Player Props Picks
Analysis:

This is not an offense that wants to put it in CJ Stroud's hands for an entire game, but they may have no choice. Against good rush defenses, Joe Mixon has been largely ineffective and this Chiefs rush defense is quite good. With Mixon being held in check it will all rest on Stroud and a host of backup WRs (outside of Nico Collins). This will result in more passing volume than normal. Passing efficiency is a different question which is why I'm going with "Attempts" over "Completions." You can catch this number at FanDuel, but I'd be willing to play it at 34.5 if that's where your book has it.

Pick Made: Jan 16, 2:13 pm UTC on FanDuel
Jan 18 2025, 9:30 pm UTC
League
Houston
14
@ Kansas City
23
+2050
64-38-2 in Last 104 NFL Picks
+289
14-10-1 in Last 25 NFL ATS Picks
+177
4-2 in Last 6 HOU ATS Picks
Analysis:

This is a big number, but I think we are about to see the best version of the Chiefs. Key players have been resting for 2-3 weeks and additional key players are back on both sides of the ball. I don't see how the Texans score, particularly with Jaylen Watson back and what will amount to a non-existent Texan running game. I like the Texans Team Total Under as well, but I'm going to lay the points as I think the Chiefs put up enough offense to cover this line.

Pick Made: Jan 18, 5:32 pm UTC on BetMGM
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