An unidentified online gambler managed two big parlay card wins on Friday and Saturday. The savvy bettor utilized everything from the NBA to the NFL to European basketball leagues to hit his first parlay card. On his second card, he bet on seven Friday NBA games. He spent a total […]
College Football Betting Recap: Kent State, Florida Atlantic Surprise Bowl Game Winners
Friday kicked off college football’s postseason, and the weekend had a few surprises, including Florida Atlantic and Kent State, who were both bowl game winners. Those two schools came into their respective contests as seven-point underdogs, but won their games outright. Florida Atlantic pulled off what was arguably the biggest […]
One Bet, $100: Why I’m Convinced Miami Will Prevail in Bengals-Dolphins Game
There’s not a whole lot of motivation for either team in Sunday’s Bengals-Dolphins game, which is why I struggled on who I would pick with my One Bet, $100. At the end of the day, I simply found the Dolphins to be a more attractive wager than the Bengals. Not […]
NFL Line Movements Shaking Up Sunday Contests
Bettors have been taking advantage of breaking news surrounding several games Week 16 NFL games, and betting lines are moving as a result. The Lions-Broncos, Giants-Redskins, and Ravens-Browns matchup have all seen significant NFL line movements in recent days. Neither the Detroit Lions nor the Denver Broncos are playing in […]
Prop Bets: Which Eddie Murphy Characters will Appear on SNL?
Eddie Murphy’s return as a Saturday Night Live guest host is generating buzz not only with fans, but with one sportsbook, which is offering prop bets related to his appearance. It’s been 35 years since Murphy was a guest host on the show he is credited for saving when he […]
One Bet, $100: Georgia Southern Will Run Over Liberty in Cure Bowl
I haven’t seen Georgia Southern play one down this season, but I love them to dominate Liberty in the Cure Bowl at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday. There are several reasons for my infatuation with the Eagles, who are 4.5-point favorites. It’s the same feeling I had when […]
First Saturday NFL Games of Season Could Produce Three Upsets
The three Saturday NFL games could be a day for the underdogs. The Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers all have realistic chances for a victory over the favorites. The first slate of Saturday NFL games features two division rivals. Buffalo is at New England, and the […]
Saturday is Seventh Heaven for College Football Bowl Game Fans
Seven college football bowl games are on the schedule for Saturday, with the Celebration Bowl (Atlanta), New Mexico Bowl (Albuquerque), Cure Bowl (Orlando), Camellia Bowl (Montgomery, Ala.), Boca Raton Bowl, Las Vegas Bowl, and New Orleans Bowl all kicking off. The Las Vegas Bowl, which is the second-to-last college football […]
Complete College Bowl Game Schedule (with Odds) = Parlay Card Frenzy
Bowl season is upon us — 40 extra college football games in December and January make for festive holiday betting opportunities, particularly for parlay card players. The first bowl games kick off on Friday, in Frisco, Texas, and Nassau, Bahamas. Then on Saturday are seven more. While successful sports bettors […]
Utah State’s Jordan Love Cleared for Frisco Bowl After Marijuana Charge
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love said he wanted to end his college career “with a bang†at Friday’s Frisco Bowl in Frisco, Texas. Instead, it almost ended with a bong when he was cited for misdemeanor drug possession on Saturday. Love, starting running back Gerold Maurice Bright, and reserve wide […]
UNC-Charlotte 49ers Thrilled by Bahamas Bowl Invite
Friday’s Bahamas Bowl is the fulfillment of a promise University North Carolina-Charlotte coach Will Healy made when he took over the program this year. Healy pledged to turn his squad around, but not many thought that included getting the university to its first bowl game in school history. The 49ers […]
San Francisco 49ers Control Their Playoff Destiny
The San Francisco 49ers were upset on Sunday by the Atlanta Falcons, but still clinched a playoff spot and remain in position to be the NFC’s No. 1 seed. To make that happen, the 49ers just need to win their last two games of the season. The first of those […]
Fallon Sherrock Becomes First Woman to Win a PDC World Championship Match
History was made on Tuesday as Fallon Sherrock became the first female darts player to beat a man at the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championship. The competition was held at Alexandra Palace in London. Sherrock was a 6/1 underdog to upset Ted Evetts, who was 2/1 favorite, according to […]
Golf Notes: Presidents Cup Captain Tigers Woods Earns Rave Reviews
There were a couple of slip ups, but for the most part, Presidents Cup captain Tiger Woods earned high praise for his first attempt at leading a team. The US team staged a huge comeback to capture the trophy at Royal Melbourne in Australia on Sunday. International team captain Ernie […]
More NFL Coaches Taking Spots on the Hot Seat
With the NFL’s regular season rapidly drawing to a close, the list of NFL coaches who may be looking for new jobs next season seems to be growing by the day. Black Monday is less than two weeks away, and while some coaches have given themselves a little breathing room […]
Patriots Suspend Video Producer in Filming Incident, NFL Penalties Still Possible
The New England Patriots have suspended the video producer in charge of filming the Cincinnati Bengals sideline last week, according to the Boston Globe. Dave Mondillo, a longtime employee of Kraft Sports and Entertainment, was at Cleveland’s FirstEnergy Stadium overseeing a film crew for a Patriots’ online series entitled “Do […]
NFL Betting Recap: Ravens, Patriots, Tannehill Break NFL Betting Trends
NFL betting trends are meant to broken, and the Ravens, Patriots, and Ryan Tannehill all had theirs snapped in Week 15. Tennessee Titan’s quarterback Tannehill’s was, maybe, the most impressive as he and the Titans failed to hit over for the first time in their last eight games. It started […]
One Bet, $100: Pittsburgh’s Defense Will Dominate in Bills-Steelers Game
There are some betting lines that make gamblers scratch their heads, and the Bills-Steelers game on Sunday is one of those. The fact that Pittsburgh is favored by only one point at home makes absolutely no sense to me. It is the same feeling I had when I took 10.5-points […]
Rams-Cowboys in Must-Win, Desperation Game on Sunday
Both teams in Sunday’s Rams-Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium in Dallas are desperately trying to secure their spots in the postseason. The Rams almost need to win their last three games, while the Cowboys are in a fight with Philadelphia in the NFC East. The Eagles are tied for lead […]
Heisman Trophy Looks Like a Lock for LSU’s Joe Burrow
The Heisman Trophy ceremony is Saturday in New York City, and the outcome looks to be a foregone conclusion. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is all but sure to walk away with the prestigious title, and the only intrigue around the ceremony seems to be whether the senior will garner the […]