When ever is 5/1 equal to 500/1? Forty-two games into the Major League Baseball season, when both the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins share the same bleak fortunes with records of 16-26. Miami Marlins CEO Derek Jeter made the decision to unload his best players in the offseason, creating […]
Can Cleveland Browns Go from 0-16 to Playoff Contender in Just One Year?
The Cleveland Browns have long been the laughingstock of the NFL, but those days might soon be over, perhaps as early as 2018, just one year removed from an 0-16 season. That’s right, the hapless Browns, the franchise that hasn’t been to the playoffs since 2002 and has posted a […]
William Hill Spending Millions in Anticipation of US Sports Betting
The CEO of William Hill is betting that US lawmakers will soon open the door for legalized sports betting, and he has his company in a position to capitalize. In a conference call discussing the company’s earnings, Philip Bowcock revealed that William Hill has already spent “mid-to-high single-digit” millions of […]
2018 NFL Schedule Makes It Tough for Philadelphia Eagles to Repeat as Super Bowl Champions
As if defending a Super Bowl title weren’t difficult enough, the Philadelphia Eagles will play seven teams that made the playoffs last year, and four of those they’ll face on the road. The NFL officially released the 2018 schedule on Thursday, putting to rest speculation about how the season might take […]
Football Fans Buzzing in Anticipation of 2018 NFL Schedule Release
We already knew who’s playing whom, and soon the rest of the regular season picture will fall into place in the NFL. The NFL is set to officially unveil its schedule for the 2018 season tonight, at 8 pm ET, and while matchups have already been set, the public will […]
Injuries Taking Toll on NBA Championship Favorite Golden State
Before the NBA season began, the only variable that could derail the Golden State Warriors from winning the NBA Championship in June were a barrage of injuries. Well, that’s what’s happened to the defending champions, and now we’ll see how the team reacts to adversity. It was a topic the […]
FanGraphs Projected Win Totals Mostly in Line with Vegas Sportsbooks
FanGraphs has released its win-loss projections for all 30 MLB teams, and most are in tune with the Las Vegas oddsmakers, including the team favored to win the World Series, the New York Yankees (5/1). As we head into Spring Training, Fangraphs, a website that makes computer-based projections using different […]
Bolt D’Oro, Good Magic Emerge as Early Kentucky Derby Favorites
Three months away from the Kentucky Derby and Bolt D’Oro and Good Magic have emerged as top picks out of the gate. Bolt D’Oro is listed as the favorite at 4/1 and Good Magic is next at 6/1, according to Sportsbook.ag. There are six other horses that have favorable odds […]
Martin Truex Jr. Ready to Track Progress at NASCAR’s Atlanta Speedway
After an 18th-place finish last week at NASCAR’s Daytona 500, Martin Truex Jr. is ready for Atlanta and a friendlier race track. The reigning NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Champion will be at an advantage at the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday. The layout is […]
Oddsmakers Pick Minnesota Lynx to Defend WNBA Championship
The Minnesota Lynx won the 2017 WNBA Championship and sports books are betting they can defend their crown. BetOnline has them as a 5/4 selection to win their fifth title in the organization’s history. It was the same odds the Westgate LV SuperBook had the Lynx at when they opened […]
US Women’s Hockey Team Golden in Final Against Canada
It didn’t matter that the US Women’s hockey team had to wait for an overtime period and a shootout to win the gold medal against Canada. That small amount of time was nothing compared to the 20 years the squad has had to endure to capture its second gold medal […]
Preseason Baseball Betting Lines Predict Astros and Dodgers Will Have Most Wins in 2018
In baseball, the two teams that faced each other in the 2017 World Series are predicted by sportsbooks to have the most victories this season. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros are both picked to win 97 games, according South Point Casino. An internet betting site has the over/under […]
Crazy-Cool Skeleton Helmets Create Winter Olympic Fairytales
The sport of skeleton just wrapped up its Winter Olympics run this weekend at the Olympic Sliding Center in Daegwallyeong, where host nation South Korea found its first national hero of the Pyeongchang Games. Yun Sungbin dominated on his home track to win South Korea’s second gold medal of 2018, […]
Cleveland Cavs Seem Back on Track After Trades, Still Top Pick in Eastern Conference
After losing 13 of 19, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided the roster that began the season wasn’t going to be enough to get back to the NBA Finals for the fourth straight year. So, to help LeBron James win, the front office went out and traded away nearly half the roster […]
New York Yankees Report to Spring Training Favored to Win 2018 World Series
Pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training, and that means it’s that time of year where every team, well, except for maybe the Miami Marlins, is optimistic about the upcoming season. But Vegas oddsmakers think one team should be extra optimistic: the New York Yankees. The new-look Bronx Bombers, […]
NBA is All for Legalized Sports Betting on One Condition: It Gets a Cut
The NBA doesn’t oppose the concept of legalized sports betting nationwide, so long as the top basketball league in the world receives a share of the money wagered, currently being referred to as an “integrity fee.” Later this year, the US Supreme Court could overturn the Professional and Amateur Sports […]
How West Was Lost This College Basketball Season
March Madness could turn into March Sadness this year for college basketball teams and fans west of the Rockies. . Fourteen weeks into the season, no western teams are in the top 10. St. Mary’s (in California) and Gonzaga (in Washington) are Nos. 10 and 11, and are followed by […]
Hair Color, Wardrobe Malfunctions, Brady Retirement, and Other Crazy Super Bowl Novelty Bets
Millions of dollars will be bet on the 2018 Super Bowl, and only a fraction of that amount will be on who will win the game. The majority of the money will be on the proposition bets. While gamblers can choose the coin toss winner or who will score first […]
Minnesota, New England Favorites to Win NFL Conference Championships
Coming off one of the most miraculous plays to win a football game possibly in NFL history, the Minnesota Vikings will try and complete another feat never reached in the league. If the squad defeats the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the NFC Championship game they will become the first […]
Those Who Hesitate Can Lose Big Waiting for Line Adjustment
While many watched in horror as Minnesota’s Stefon Diggs scored a 61-yard touchdown as time expired to defeat the New Orleans Saints, 29-24, others were holding on to winning betting slips as others couldn’t believe the bad beat they had just experienced. What was the difference between two sets of […]