Kevin Harvick was the favorite to win the NASCAR Cup Championship at 2/1, but instead, will be watching four other drivers compete for the top prize. The 44-year-old seemed to be a cinch to make the Championship 4, but finished 17th at Sunday’s Xfinity 500 and was eight points shy […]
Trevor Lawrence Falls as Heisman Trophy Favorite, Mac Jones Now on Top
Clemson might be the favorite to win the national championship, but their quarterback Trevor Lawrence is no longer the top pick to win the Heisman Trophy. The junior, who had been the favorite to win college football’s highest honor, has slipped after missing last Saturday’s game due to a COVID-19 […]
NFL Week 8 Betting Recap: Winds of Change Fail Under Bettors
One of the most overrated factors the public uses when determining wagers is the weather, and that was proven again in NFL Week 8 betting. There were five games that saw the over/under drop four or more points after weather reports of heavy wind were forecast. Bettors started to hammer […]
NFL Week 8 highlights: Mahomes TD Lob, Field Goal Exits Stage Left
NFL Week 8 saw Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes finding a new way to throw a touchdown pass and Las Vegas Raiders field goal kicker Daniel Carlson finding that the wind was definitely not his friend. There were also a couple of cheap-shot punches thrown by Chicago’s Javon Wims that […]
College Football Week 9 Betting Recap: Michigan Upset Again, Clemson Avoids Scare
There were two upsets in College Football Week 9 betting, and one of them was huge for bettors. Michigan, which was ranked No. 13, was a 21.5-point favorite to defeat in-state rival Michigan State at home on Saturday. Gamblers believed Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh would have another meltdown at […]
College Football Week 9 Highlights: Long TDs Come in Many Forms
College football saw more long touchdowns scored in a variety of ways on Saturday. There were the usual long runs from scrimmage, but there were also two long fumble recoveries that were taken to the house, as well as a screen pass that hit pay dirt for Memphis receiver Tahj […]
One Bet, $100: Brad Keselowski Not Racing Safe at Martinsville
Sunday’s Xfinity 500 at Martinsville Speedway is the last race before the NASCAR Cup Championship, and though Brad Keselowski likes his chance of advancing, he isn’t taking any chances. The Ford driver is currently third in the standings and would seem to be in a fairly safe position to advance […]
One Bet, $100: Bills Ready for Revenge Against New England
There was a time in recent years where you would never bet against New England when they face Buffalo. The Patriots have won the last seven meetings, and are 26-4 since 2003. Now, however, Buffalo is the better team in the AFC East. The Bills are 5-2, while New England […]
Past Champions Woods, Mickelson Fighting Long Shot Tag at Masters
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson have seven Masters titles between them, but neither one is considered a good bet to win this year’s tournament at Augusta National, which begins Nov. 12. Woods, who has five green jackets, is currently 25/1 to win the Masters, while Mickelson is at 80/1. Those […]
Circa Sportsbook Grand Opening: See Las Vegas’ New High-Tech Betting Palace
Circa Sportsbook opened Wednesday with the goal of being the biggest facility in the world, and owner Derek Stevens certainly believes he has accomplished that objective. The avid sports bettor has reinvented downtown Las Vegas with his new facility. The Circa Sportsbook spans three stories and has a 78-million pixel […]
As Election Prop Bets Flourish, Political Wagers are No Sure Thing
The US Presidential race will be finished in a week, though it’s possible we’ll have to wait at least a little while to know who the winner is. In anticipation of an ongoing election battle, overseas sites like Bovada, BetOnline, and Ladbrokes are seeing brisk business on the US election, […]
NFL Week 7 Betting Recap: Has Time Expired to Bet Over Totals?
Over totals were heating up with gamblers in Week 7 betting, despite colder weather and sportsbooks adjusting lines. That didn’t deter bettors from hammering the over on Sunday. The Thursday game, and every Sunday contest at William Hill, saw the majority of tickets written backing the over. In the first […]
NFL Week 7 Highlights: Cheap Shot on Andy Dalton, Odell Beckham Jr. Out for Season
NFL Week 7 saw two high-profile players suffer nasty and, potentially, season-altering injuries. The first was a cheap shot on Dallas quarterback Andy Dalton who took the helm just two weeks ago after Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending ankle injury. In his first start of the season, Dalton was chased […]
College Football Week 8 Betting Recap: the Big 10’s Dramatic Return
The Big Ten Conference began its 2020 season last weekend and wasted no time in providing drama for fans and bettors alike. Saturday’s games included two big upsets when Rutgers stunned Michigan State 38-27, and No. 8 Penn State fell to Indiana, 36-35 in overtime. Rutgers, who was a 9.5-point […]
College Football Week 8 Highlights: Crushing Hit, End Zone Robbery, Quadruple-Doink Field Goal Try
In Week 8’s college football matchups, the challenge for most teams was simply to follow the bouncing ball. There was a field goal attempt by Rice kicker Collin Riccitelli that ricocheted off of both goal posts and the crossbar — twice — in a failed try, and a pass that […]
One Bet, $100: Rory McIlroy Will Prevail Over Favorite Jon Rahm in Zozo Championship Matchup
There’s a lot of buzz about Jon Rahm winning the Zozo Championship, but I think someone who should get as much attention is Rory McIlroy. It’s true Rahm is the 10/1 favorite to win at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA, but McIlroy isn’t far behind at 16/1. That’s […]
New York Can Make Giant Statement with Win Over Philadelphia
Four days ago, the New York Giants were winless. Now, however, they have the chance to grab a share of first place in the NFC East if they can get past the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Whichever team wins will be tied with Dallas for the most victories in the […]
Logano Punches NASCAR Cup Championship Ticket, Elliott Facing Elimination
Joey Logano earned one of the four coveted spots to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, and with his win at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, shook up the playoff standings. As a result of Logano’s victory, Chase Elliott is now on the outside looking in at the NASCAR Cup Championship. If […]
NFC (L)east on Track for Worst Divisional Record in NFL History
The NFC East was the laughing stock of the NFL last year when Philadelphia earned a playoff spot at 9-7. This season, however, the division may not only top 2019’s mediocrity, but post the worst divisional record in league history. The 2008 NFC West currently holds that dubious distinction. Arizona […]
Texas A&M Climbs Back into AP’s Top 10
Texas A&M has seen more movement in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll than any other team this season, and the Aggies are again in a different spot than they were last week. After defeating Mississippi State, 28-14, on Saturday, Texas A&M climbed back into the top 10, moving […]