Top NBA Handicappers 2026-27
Top NBA handicappers right now: 1. Jay Briggs (+$1,461), 2. John Ryan (+$1,080), 3. Sean Murphy (+$428). Last updated November 11, 2026.
This is Sports Chat Place’s daily look at which NBA handicappers are actually making money in 2026-27. We sort everyone by dollars won, then add our own read on who’s for real and who’s riding a short hot streak.
NBA Handicapper Power Rankings
| Rank | Handicapper | Record | Win % | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Briggs | 36-20 | 64.3% | +$1,461 |
| 2 | John Ryan | 14-3 | 82.4% | +$1,080 |
| 3 | Sean Murphy | 21-15 | 58.3% | +$428 |
| 4 | Stephen Nover | 9-4 | 69.2% | +$427 |
| 5 | Jay Yang | 30-23 | 56.6% | +$421 |
| 6 | Big Al McMordie | 23-19 | 54.8% | +$221 |
| 7 | Ron Romanelli | 17-14 | 54.8% | +$169 |
| 8 | Nick Lagouretos | 2-1 | 66.7% | +$95 |
| 9 | VIP Sports Syndicate | 12-10 | 54.5% | +$87 |
| 10 | Damian Sosh | 14-12 | 53.8% | +$80 |
Our Take: Real or Hot Streak?
For real: Jay Briggs
Fifty-six plays is a big enough sample to take seriously in mid-November, and Briggs is winning almost two of every three. Even after a split on Tuesday night, nobody is within $380 of him.
Too early to tell: John Ryan
Fourteen wins in 17 tries is eye-catching, and he’s done it mostly by backing underdogs, which pays more per win. But 17 plays is a small sample. Give it another few weeks before calling him the best in the league.
Coin flip for third: Sean Murphy vs. Stephen Nover
One dollar separates them. Murphy has the bigger body of work at 36 plays, while Nover has been more selective at just 13. Whoever wins his next play likely holds third.
Sleeper: Jay Yang
Fifth today, but Yang finished last season up more than $3,200 across 600-plus NBA plays. Volume bettors like him tend to climb as the season goes on.
Trending Up and Down
Up: Big Al McMordie and Ron Romanelli both cashed on Tuesday, and Matt Conley and Brad Francis worked their way back into the black.
Down: Briggs dropped Oklahoma City -2 in Portland, and three handicappers slipped below break-even and fell out of the top group.
How We Rank NBA Handicappers
Profit decides the order, not win rate. A 10-2 record over two weeks and a 60-40 record over two months can look similar by percentage, but the dollars tell you who has been more useful to follow. Every play counts as a bet to win $100, and losses stay on the books.
We’d weigh sample size heavily too: under about 25 plays, treat any record as a first impression, not a verdict.
Top NBA Handicappers FAQ
Who is the top NBA handicapper right now?
As of November 11, 2026, Jay Briggs is the top NBA handicapper of the 2026-27 season at 36-20 for +$1,461. John Ryan is second at +$1,080 and Sean Murphy third at +$428.
Is Jay Briggs’s hot start for real?
We think so. He has 56 graded plays, a big sample for mid-November, and he’s winning almost two of every three with a lead of more than $380.
Is John Ryan the best NBA handicapper this season?
Not yet. He’s 14-3, mostly backing underdogs, but 17 plays is too small a sample to call him the best. We’d want to see a few more weeks first.
Who is third in the NBA handicapper rankings?
Sean Murphy holds third by $1 over Stephen Nover. Murphy has 36 plays to Nover’s 13, so the spot could flip after either one’s next pick.
Which NBA handicapper is a sleeper pick?
Jay Yang. He’s fifth today, but he finished last season up more than $3,200 across 600-plus NBA plays, and high-volume handicappers like him tend to climb as the season goes on.
Who is trending up in the NBA handicapper rankings?
Big Al McMordie and Ron Romanelli both won on Tuesday, and Matt Conley and Brad Francis moved back into the profit.
How are NBA handicappers ranked?
By profit, not win rate. Every play counts as a bet to win $100, losses stay on the record, and the handicapper who has won the most money ranks first. Records under about 25 plays should be treated as a first impression.
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