Matt resets after a tough -16 unit week, with another frustrating golf near-miss as Straka, Fleetwood, and Bhatia circle contention without closing, while Collin Morikawa takes down the Genesis Invitational at Pebble. College hoops grinds to a 9-8 stretch, but the deeper dive into KenPom and Bart Torvik power ratings sharpens the long-term edge, plus a look at the NBA’s best ATS teams at the All-Star break.

Soccer action stays selective with no FA Cup plays, but EPL and UCL spots are lining up. The NHL pauses for the Olympic break through the 24th, shifting focus to Milano-Cortina Winter Games markets — USA women look poised to dominate again, the men chase Sweden, and Canada vs. USA previews headline the hockey slate. Best bets span curling, bobsled, alpine skiing and more from Italy, while golf turns toward Atlanta with early card targets. Add in futures accounting, betting-market movement, and broader industry notes, and Episode 161 is about recalibration, discipline, and finding edges when variance bites.