NFL Week 13 betting lines came out Sunday and three teams are favorites of 10 or more points. Kansas City and Pittsburgh were expected to be double-digit picks, but few expected Miami to open at 10.5 at home against Cincinnati. Bettors didn’t even think that was enough. They leaned heavy […]
College Football Week 14 Betting: Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame Lines Trending Up After Opening Big
Alabama, Clemson, and Notre Dame are used to having big point spreads, but the lines for the trio’s Saturday games are some of the biggest they’ve seen all season. The Week 14 betting lines for the three are only increasing as the week wears on. Alabama, the No. 1 team […]
Worst Bad Beat of All Time? Bettor Feels the Pain of Losing $500K in 12 Seconds
It would probably be wise to keep the sharp objects away from the bettor who wagered $500,000 on Seattle against Philadelphia on Monday Night Football, then watched in horror as he suffered the worst bad beat in recent memory. The unidentified gambler placed the half-million-dollar wager at BetMGM Monday afternoon, […]
NFL Betting Recap Week 12: Chiefs, Giants, Raiders, Bears all Cost Bettors in Big Win for Sportsbooks
Nothing went right for NFL Week 12 bettors as the teams backed by gamblers lost or failed to cover the spread, with losses punctuated by several six-figure wagers. BetOnline reported that the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders had some of the heaviest action from gamblers. At BetMGM, 98% […]
NFL Week 12 Highlights: Receiver Doesn’t Pass Up QB Chance, Defensive Ends Watt, Sweat Swat and Score (Videos)
The most anticipated question of NFL Week 12 was how Denver practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton would do at quarterback for the Broncos. Hinton, who was a backup signal-caller at Wake Forest, had to step in when Denver’s three QBs couldn’t play after being put on the reserve/COVID-19 list. […]
Washington Dallas Thanksgiving Game Comes with a Side of First Place
If Washington and Dallas were in any other NFL division, they would be focusing on their draft plans. Instead, the two teams with losing records have a realistic chance to make the playoffs. The winner of Thursday’s game will take sole possession of first place in the NFC East. It […]
Burrow’s Knee Injury Gives Herbert Leg Up on NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is now the overwhelming favorite to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending knee injury on Sunday. The two quarterbacks were locked in a battle at sportsbooks for the postseason honor, but Burrow’s misfortune now gives […]
NCAA Seeks One Location for 2021 Men’s Basketball Tournament
Eight months after the bubble burst on the 2020 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, officials believe they’ve come up with a sane idea to protect next year’s March Madness from the coronavirus epidemic. College sports’ ruling body announced on Monday they are in discussions with Indianapolis city officials to play all […]
Who Will be the Next Jeopardy Host? Betting Lines Open
With the tragic passing of long-time Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek from pancreatic cancer on Nov. 8, speculation has begun on who the next host will be. Oddsmakers believe former contestant Ken Jennings, the show’s all-time winningest player, will be chosen to replace Trebek. BetOnline has Jennings the favorite at +100, […]
NFL Week 10 Highlights: No-Name Players Pad Bettors’ Wallets with High-Paying TDs
While gamblers took a hit wagering on teams in NFL Week 10, some bettors enjoyed a couple of highlights by backing little-known players to score the first touchdowns of their games. This prop bet has proven to be quite lucrative over the season and was especially profitable on Sunday. The […]
NFL Week 10 Betting Recap: Heavily Backed Ravens, Browns Crush Gamblers
Gamblers were certain Baltimore and Cleveland would cover against teams with losing records in NFL Week 10 betting, but instead saw sub-500 New England and Houston destroy their dreams. Sportsbooks also won on Carolina, Green Bay, and Philadelphia. Baltimore faced New England in the Sunday night game and was hammered […]
College Football Week 11 Betting Recap: Mass Cancelations Bring Out Six-Figure Bettors
Fifteen games were either postponed or canceled in Week 11 because of COVID-19, and the betting took on a different dynamic as a result. There were several high-dollar wagers on Saturday games as gamblers didn’t have as many contests on which to spread their money around. Of the AP Top […]
College Football Week 11 Highlights: Touching Tributes for Marshall Plane Crash Victims
Our highlights usually focus on the weekend’s best and most spectacular plays, but this week, we’re looking at some touching moments that took place on the field in Week 11. There was Kentucky’s tribute for their coach who died earlier in the week, and Marshall’s recognition of the 50th anniversary […]
From Hogan to Tiger: OG’s Complete List of Masters Winners Since 1934
We have compiled a complete list of Masters winners since the tournament began in 1934, as well as some of the historic moments from the most prestigious of golf’s four major championships. It might be the youngest of the bunch, but it is the most iconic, and has provided some […]
One Bet, $100: Dustin Johnson Great Under Radar Masters Pick at 9/1
Pushed down the Masters headlines from Bryson DeChambeau’s muscles and Tiger Woods’ chances at repeating, is Dustin Johnson. The 36-year-old is playing like a major champion, and is flying under the radar. Johnson is 9/1 at several sportsbooks, behind 8/1 favorite DeChambeau, who many prognosticators have all but handed the […]
Bryson DeChambeau Ready to Push Augusta National Around at Masters
Ever since Byson DeChambeau muscled his way to a US Open win nearly two months ago, there’s been speculation on whether the bulked up golfer will bully Augusta National at this week’s Masters. Oddsmakers certainly believe he will dominate the major championship: he’s the 8/1 favorite at William Hill, Ladbrokes, […]
NFL Week 9 Betting Recap: Dallas Nearly Spoils Pittsburgh’s Undefeated Season, $442,643 Parlay Card
The Dallas Cowboys almost ruined the Pittsburgh Steelers perfect season and a parlay card worth more than $440,000 in NFL Week 9 betting. An unidentified gambler at the Venetian in Las Vegas put down $4,000 on a seven-team parlay card, with six of his picks on college teams. All were […]
NFL Week 9 Highlights: Baltimore’s Defense Shines, Miami’s Scores
It’s usually offenses that score, but the defenses for Baltimore and Miami each found their way into the end zone — and the highlight reel — in Week 9. Both scoring plays also paid off handsomely for bettors lucky enough to make a wager on the Ravens or Dolphins defense […]
College Football Week 10 Betting Recap: Clemson Repercussions, Michigan Upsets
Clemson lost its top ranking and Michigan could lose its head coach after the two programs were upset in Week 10. Notre Dame defeated the No. 1 Tigers, who were 5.5-point favorites. Indiana, who got four points, shocked the Wolverines. There was quite a bit of line movement during the […]
College Football Week 10 Highlights: Rutgers Perfects Lateral, Ref Gets Handsy
Rutgers tried the lateral and failed last week, but earned a Week 10 highlight after perfecting the play on Saturday. It was one of the few plays that went right for the Scarlet Knights in their 49-27 loss to Ohio State. The lateral happened early in the fourth quarter. Avery […]