No one told the Vegas Golden Knights they weren’t supposed to be any good. But the expansion team is playing like a well-oiled machine, and in the process are breaking NHL records and Las Vegas sports books alike. The latest mark they set was Thursday when the defeated the Winnipeg […]
Rob Gronkowski Cleared to Play in Super Bowl, Should Give Eagles Defense Headache
The first prop bet of the 2018 Super Bowl paid off on Thursday when New England tight end Rob Gronkowski was cleared from concussion protocol. Sports books thought the All Pro player was going to be in action on Sunday. They posted a line of -150 he would play and […]
Cleveland Browns, New York Jets Favored to Sign QB Kirk Cousins
When the Washington Redskins officially gave up on quarterback Kirk Cousins by trading for Kansas City’s Alex Smith, it didn’t take long for internet sports books to speculate on where he was headed. The is no shortage of teams that need a quality signal caller, but it appears two organizations […]
Time Running Out for Good Odds on Tiger Woods to Win Masters
When Tiger Woods hit his tee shot on No. 16 in the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open the ball missed rolling into the cup by inches, and fans let out a roar that reminded the golf world the 42-year-old’s comeback might have some legs this time. Woods elicited […]
Where’s the Smart Money on Long Shot Super Bowl Prop Bets?
Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles is going to be a Super Bowl rookie with all the nerves that go with it, and if bettors believe the jitters will get to him, there’s an intriguing prop bet that could pay off well. Foles is a +200 to throw an incompletion on his […]
Hideki Matsuyama Seeks Three-Peat at Waste Management Open
With the Tiger Woods circus off the PGA Tour for the next two tournaments, the emphasis on betting will be on the favorites at the PGA Tour’s Waste Management Open. Two-time defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and No. 3 ranked Jordan Spieth are 9/1 picks to win this week in Scottsdale, […]
Mystery World Series Gambler Bets $1.7 Million on Super Bowl
The Las Vegas bettor dubbed “Sir Let it Ride,” who won $14 million on the first six games of the World Series, is trying his skill at football. He has reportedly placed seven-figure wagers at several area sports book on Sunday’s Super Bowl. He apparently likes the underdog Philadelphia Eagles […]
Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin Set for Cinco de Mayo Rematch
It wasn’t a matter of if Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin were going to have a rematch, it was when it would occur — and now both have agreed on May 5. Promoters for the fighters said they hope the Cinco de Mayo rematch will quell the controversy after the […]
Will Rob Gronkowski Play? Super Bowl Status Still Uncertain for Patriots TE
Tight End Rob Gronkowski, one of the most integral parts of New England’s offense, worked out on Saturday but has still not been cleared from concussion protocol. Internet sportsbooks still believe the tight end will be on the field in the 2018 Super Bowl and have him at a -150 […]
Tom Brady Clear Favorite to Win Super Bowl MVP, for Fifth Time
New England quarterback Tom Brady has won more MVPs in the Super Bowl than any other player in history and oddsmakers believe he will capture the honor for the fifth time. The two-time winner of the regular-season MVP award opened as a 4-5 favorite to take the hardware on Sunday. […]
Big Money Being Bet on Underdog Philly, Driving Down Super Bowl Odds
Money is flowing into Nevada sports books for Super Bowl bets, and a good portion of it is being placed on the Philadelphia Eagles. So much so that facilities are adjusting the line to try and entice more wagers on New England. So far it isn’t working. The line at […]
Top College Football Recruiting Classes Improve Georgia, Ohio State Title Odds
Two weeks from National Signing Day for high school football recruits, Ohio State seems to hold a slight edge over Georgia when it comes to who has the top class of incoming freshman, according to 247 Sports, which tracks recruiting nationwide. Another site has Georgia a small favorite over Ohio […]
NHL All Star Game Format Presents Unique Hockey Betting Opportunities
Professional All Star games tend not to receive much action at the betting window. But with three games, an over-under, and MVP voting, the NHL All Star Game presents several advantage situations for the savvy hockey bettor. The unique format calls for the Metropolitan Division to face off against the […]
Miami Marlins Fire Sale Helps Other Teams Improve Their World Series Odds
The Miami Marlins dealt another high-salary player on Thursday when it shipped outfielder Christian Yelich to Milwaukee for Lewis Brinson and three minor leaguers. The trade was the fourth in an effort to reduce the club’s payroll. The team was set to pay out $140 million had they kept all […]
Oddsmakers Like Villanova, Duke as Early Faves to Win Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship
It has been two years since Villanova won its second NCAA Basketball Championship, and 33 years since winning their first, but oddsmakers like their chances to cut down the nets this year at the culmination of March Madness 2018. The Wildcats are currently a 5/1 favorite to win its third […]
First Place Vegas Golden Knights Shocking NHL Fans, Nevada Sports Books
On the afternoon of New Years Eve, the Vegas Golden Knights were facing the Toronto Maple Leafs and were competing with the final regular season of the NFL for viewers and sports bettors alike. While the televisions at one sports book off the Las Vegas Strip was showing all the […]
Tiger Woods Not Only Golfer to Bet on at Farmers Insurance Open
While eyes of the golf world are focused on Tiger Woods and whether or not he can make a successful return to the competitive links, golf bettors might see some more attractive wagering options in other players at this week’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. […]
LeBron James Reaches Scoring Milestone, But Cleveland Cavs Still Struggle Against Spread
While LeBron James attained a rare scoring milestone for the Cleveland Cavaliers, his team reached a new low. Last year’s Eastern Conference champions lost to the San Antonio Spurs Tuesday night, for their sixth defeat in seven games. James notched his 30,000th point, joining only seven players who have reached […]
Rafael Nadal Injury at Australian Open Unsettles Odds
The first Grand Slam event of the professional tennis calendar has been besieged by injuries. On Monday, it was top-seeded Rafael Nadal who fell, forced to retire early in his Australian Open quarterfinal match against Marin Cilic with what would later be diagnosed as a torn interior hip muscle. Nadal […]
Tiger Woods Return to PGA Tour Invites Prop Bets on His Performance at Torrey Pines
Tiger Woods is making his return to the PGA Tour this week at the Farmers Insurance Open, and that has spurred sports books to offer several proposition bets. The 42-year-old is making another comeback attempt after his fourth back surgery and chose Torrey Pines as his first event of the […]