🗞️ Bandit Betting Newsletter: Lando pulls it off

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In today's email:

• COSM explained: a new innovative way to watch sports.

• Australian Grand Prix: Lando Norris holds off Verstappen in season opener.

• NBA post season tracker: who clinched and who is out.

• Expert Sports Picks: get today’s expert picks for NCAA and NBA.

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SHARED REALITY 🍿 

Believe it or not, these fans are not on the sidelines watching - they’re at COSM.

Watching a game in person is unbeatable, but TV gives you the best view—what if you could have both?

That’s the idea behind Cosm, an immersive entertainment company bringing “Shared Reality” to sports fans.

Founded in 2020, Cosm was built through the acquisitions of Evans & Sutherland (a planetarium giant) and LiveLike VR (a leader in immersive fan experiences).

The company opened its first venues in Los Angeles and Dallas this year, instantly going viral. Think of it as a smaller version of the Vegas Sphere—but focused on sports.

Atlanta and Detroit locations are already in the works, and with $250 million raised at a $1 billion valuation, global expansion is next.

It takes you to space—we’re taking you to the sidelines and courtside.” While Cosm won’t replace live games, it offers the next best thing—bringing fans into the action, whether it’s courtside at the NBA Finals or in the stands at Anfield, all from their own city.

LANDO NORRIS 🏎️ 

Lando Norris wins the Australian Grand Prix in the F1 season opener.

Preseason favorite Lando Norris kicked off the F1 season with a dramatic victory at the Australian Grand Prix, surviving a chaotic race that featured three safety cars, unpredictable weather, and relentless pressure from Max Verstappen.

Norris crossed the line just 0.8 seconds ahead of Verstappen, securing his fifth career win and an early championship lead.

Despite McLaren’s early dominance, a downpour on Lap 44 threw everything into disarray. Both Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri slid off track, costing the team a potential 1-2 finish.

Piastri tumbled down the order, while Norris recovered to fend off Verstappen in a tense final stint. Mercedes’ George Russell rounded out the podium in third.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton had a frustrating start, finishing eighth and tenth respectively. Ferrari’s late gamble in mixed conditions nearly paid off, but a crucial Leclerc spin ended their podium hopes.

With McLaren showing early strength, the big question now is how they’ll manage the Norris-Piastri rivalry as the season unfolds. The battle for the 2025 title is officially on.

NBA POSTSEASON 🏀 

With less than a month to go in the 2024-2025 the playoff picture is getting clearer.

The NBA playoff picture is coming into focus as teams battle for seeding ahead of the postseason. The top six teams from each conference are guaranteed a playoff spot, while teams ranked 7-10 will compete in the Play-In Tournament from April 15-18 to determine the final two playoff berths.

The first round of the playoffs officially begins on April 19.

In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers have secured the No. 1 seed and became the first team to clinch a playoff spot. Their dominant season, highlighted by two separate 15-game winning streaks, has put them in position to claim the top seed for the first time since their championship-winning 2015-16 season.

The defending champion Boston Celtics have also clinched a playoff berth but are likely to finish as the No. 2 seed.

The New York Knicks have at least secured a Play-In Tournament spot as they aim to reach the conference finals for the first time since 2000.

In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been in control for most of the season and have locked in a playoff spot. They are on track to secure the No. 1 seed for the second straight year, boasting an impressive 22-1 record against Eastern Conference opponents.

The race for the No. 2 seed remains tight, with the Lakers, Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Rockets all within two games of each other.

So far, the Cavaliers, Celtics, and Knicks have clinched in the East, while the Thunder are the only team officially in from the West. The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans have been eliminated from playoff contention.

As the season winds down, more teams will punch their tickets to the postseason, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting playoff run.

MEME

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