At first glance on the betting sheet, the Dallas-New Orleans contest has all the appearances of a trap game. The Cowboys, who are 3-0, are facing a Saints team without starting quarterback Drew Brees. Surely, the line should be more than 2.5 points. Not so fast, though. Brees’ replacement, Teddy […]
Look for Under as Points a Premium in Buffalo, New England Match Up
The Buffalo Bills haven’t had much success against the New England Patriots. Not only in victories, but also in scoring points. Because of that, I am taking the under in the Buffalo-New England game for this week’s One Bet, $100 selection. The over/under is at 42, though BetMGM in New […]
Cup Series Makes First Playoff Cut at Roval 400
It is cut-down weekend for the Monster Energy Cup Series when the drivers race in Sunday’s Roval 400. If the race is anything like last year, it should be a thrilling afternoon. For those drivers on the bubble, the Roval 400 will create even more anxiety. Four of the 16 […]
Rams, Patriots Big Favorites to Stay Undefeated
The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots are the favorites to remain in the ranks of the undefeated this week. Both teams are highly favored to defeat their opponents. There are seven undefeated teams going into Week 4. Green Bay faces Philadelphia in the Thursday night game, while San […]
Rickie Stenhouse Jr. Third Cup Driver Dropped From Racing Team
Rickie Stenhouse Jr. got a surprise this week when his employer, Rousch Fenway Racing, dropped him from their lineup. Stenhouse is the third driver to lose his ride this season. Matt DiBenedetto was the first to hear he would be without a car. Leavine Family Racing told the 29-year-old they […]
Opening Conference Games Will Test Top-Ranked College Teams
College football conference games begin for several of the ranked teams this weekend, though only a few will be tested. Several of the teams in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll are facing opponents that might be in their conference, but don’t pose much of a threat. Clemson, the […]
Hawaii Offense Could Run Cold in Chilly Nevada
Can Hawaii handle both a potent Nevada offense, and expected cold weather? I don’t believe so. So, for this week’s One bet, $100, I’ll be putting my money on the Wolf Pack, and giving away two points to the Rainbow Warriors. This bet is the shakiest one I’ve made, and […]
 Munoz Becomes Second Straight PGA Tour First-Time Winner
After 72 holes at last week’s Sanderson Farms Championship, it was certain there would be another PGA Tour first-time winner. We just needed an extra hole to figure out who it was going to be. After Sunday’s final 18 holes Sebastian Munoz of Columbia was tied with South Korea’s Sungjae […]
Houston QB King Passing on Season, Taking a Redshirt Despite Starting
Houston quarterback D’Eriq King announced Monday that he will be taking a redshirt this season, and plans to return to the school for the 2020 season. It was an unusual step being that King is the team’s starting signal caller. But the Cougars are 1-3 under first-year coach Dana Holgorsen, […]
Philadelphia, Green Bay Meet, Headed in Opposite Directions
The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers are certainly going different directions early this season. The two teams meet Thursday at Lambeau Field. Philadelphia will be trying to get its second victory in four games, while Green Bay is seeking its fourth consecutive victory. The Eagles won its opener, 32-27, […]
Freddie Kitchens, John Harbaugh Play Calling Under Fire After Losses
Two NFL Coaches, Freddie Kitchens and John Harbaugh, were criticized for their play calling after both their teams lost on Sunday. Kitchens and the Cleveland Browns lost to the Los Angeles Rams, 20-13, while Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs, 33-28. There were two […]
Wisconsin, Cal, Jump in AP Top 25 College Football Poll
Wisconsin and Cal each jumped up the AP Top 25 College Football Poll after signature victories on Saturday. Wisconsin pummeled No. 11 Michigan, 35-14, while Cal defeated the SEC’s Ole Miss, 28-20. Clemson remained No. 1, and the next five spots were unchanged, with Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State, and […]
Central Florida Falls from Ranks of Undefeated Against the Spread
Central Florida was the darling of bettors, undefeated against the spread in three games. That is until Saturday, when they were beaten outright by Pittsburgh, 35-34. The loss snapped the team’s 27-game regular season win streak, and destroyed any remote chance of the team playing for the national championship. The […]
Sportsbooks Make Rare Mistake on Los Angeles Rams Line
It doesn’t happen very often, but sportsbooks got it wrong when setting the line between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cleveland Browns. As a result, they paid for their mistake. Odds for the game opened at 3 points in the Rams’ favor, and sharps and the public jumped on […]
Undefeated NFL Teams Shooting for Three Straight Victories in 16-0 Quest
There are nine undefeated NFL teams going into Week 3, but how many will be 3-0 after Sunday? They might win in the third week, but oddsmakers don’t have much faith a team will finish with an unblemished record in the regular season. Bovada has the yes at +1000, and […]
Busch, Hamlin Try to Rebound at Richmond Raceway After Crapping Out in Vegas
Not too many NASCAR fans are going to feel sorry for Kyle Busch, but the driver is starting in a hole going into Saturday night’s race at Richmond Raceway. The 34-year-old had a disastrous start to the Monster Energy Cup playoff, and now has to rebound at the Federated Auto […]
Backup QBs Take Stage for Pittsburgh, New York Giants in NFL Week 3
NFL Week 3 will be a test for several teams. Some like the New York Giants, will see if the quarterback they drafted in April is ready to take over the franchise. Cleveland will see if they can live up to the preseason hype. Still others, like the Houston Texans […]
NFL Winless Teams Have Hurdles to Become Victorious
There are 11 winless teams going into Week 3 of the NFL season. Some are surprises, such as Carolina and Pittsburgh, while others, like Miami and Denver, are as futile as predicted. Before the season began, Fan Duel put the odds on a team going winless at +1600 yes, and […]
One Bet, $100: Denver Broncos will Run Into Powerful Packer Punch
One Bet, $100 is putting our money on Green Bay to cover 7.5 points against the Denver Broncos. There are several reasons why I believe the Packers will get their third consecutive victory. It has been a rough two weeks for my NFL prognostication. I got crushed by the Detroit […]
Look for Underdogs with NHL Season Prop Bets
The NHL season is less than two weeks away, and the preseason has been underway for a week. While the odds on which team will win the Stanley Cup have been out for months, lines are now starting to pop up for both team and individual wagers. The Tampa Bay […]