Call it election meddling or outside interference from a foreign power if you must, but the recently victorious Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor declared his affection for US President Donald Trump on Twitter Monday, with a tweet that was soon heard — and reheard — around the world. Phenomenal President. […]
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Stanley Cup Odds: Capitals and Blues Co-Favorites at Break
The NHL season is 50 games old, with the All-Star break less than 48 hours away. With the best record in the league, the Washington Capitals (33-11-5) are co-favorites to win the 2020 Stanley Cup at 8/1 odds. The defending champion St. Louis Blues (30-11-8) are also 8/1 odds to […]
Arsenal Fights to Salvage Season with Midweek Scrap at Chelsea
Chelsea and Arsenal are far out of the running for the Premier League title this season, but the two clubs still have plenty to play for in their Tuesday matchup at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea sits in fourth place on the EPL table, while Arsenal is languishing in 10th position. Arsenal […]
Anthony Davis Injury Update: Returns After Missing 5 Games with Bruised Gluteus Maximus
Los Angeles Lakers fans rejoiced when Anthony Davis returned to the lineup after missing the previous five games with a bruised tailbone suffered in a nasty fall against the New York Knicks two weeks earlier. Despite Davis’ return, the Lakers (34-9) lost a road game 139-107 in a blowout against […]
Damian Lillard Explodes for Career-High 61, Sets MLK Day Record (VIDEO)
Portland Trail Blazers All-Star, Damian Lillard, set a career-high and a franchise record with 61 points in a 129-124 overtime victory against the Golden State Warriors. Lillard also set a new NBA record for most points scored on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Lillard dropped 60 points earlier this […]
Odds Increasing on Brady Leaving Patriots
When Tom Brady sidled up to Raiders owner Mark Davis at UFC 246 on Saturday night in Las Vegas, it didn’t take long for social media to start buzzing that #12 could be sporting silver and black if he returns to the field next season. That’s how crazy the speculation […]
NFL Conference Championships Draw Six-Figure Bets in Vegas, Mississippi
It seems bettors were tuning up for Super Bowl 54 wagers by making big bets on the AFC and NFC Championship. Sportsbooks, especially in Las Vegas, reported some sizable bets from regular customers. The AFC Championship opened at 7.5 points in favor of Kansas City, but dropped to seven at […]
NFL Betting Recap: Bettors Get Revenge from Sportsbooks on AFC, NFC Championship Games
A week after sportsbook operators boasted about the biggest win of the season, the public struck back on Sunday in the AFC and NFC Championship games. Both favorites – Kansas City and San Francisco – covered the spread, and the over hit in both games. The public was on all […]
Baylor Leaps Past Gonzaga to Take Top Spot in AP Men’s College Basketball Poll
The Baylor Bears earned 33, first-place votes to take over the No. 1 spot in the AP men’s college basketball poll on Monday, inching past the Gonzaga Bulldogs as the top team in the country. Baylor (15-1) is the seventh team to occupy the top spot in the poll this […]
EPL Value Bets: Playing the Over-Under Game
We laid out three Premier League bets last week that could add some extra folding money to punters’ wallets. We went 2-1, absolutely nailing the Arsenal -1/2 goal line when Sheffield United buried the ball in the back of the net in the 83rd minute to steal a 1-1 draw. […]
Australian Open: Coco Gauff Beats Venus Williams in Opener, Rain Welcomed Despite Delaying Play
Coco Gauff kicked off her 2020 Australian Open in style, beating Venus Williams in straight sets to advance to the second round in Melbourne on Monday. Gauff won 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 to beat Williams for the second time in the opening round of a Grand Slam tournament. Gauff Gaining Confidence […]
UFC Notebook: McGregor Dominates, Barber Suffers Complete ACL Tear
Conor McGregor emphatically announced his presence among the UFC elite on Saturday, finishing Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds to win the main event of UFC 246 in Las Vegas. McGregor (22-4) landed a hard left head kick in the opening seconds of his fight with “Cowboy†Cerrone (36-14), then […]
Raheem Mostert Destroys Green Bay, San Francisco Ships NFC Championship
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert couldn’t be stopped by the Green Bay Packers and, when the damage was done, Mostert racked up 220 rushing yards and four touchdowns to lead the Niners to a 37-20 victory in the NFC Championship. The 49ers jumped out to a 27-0 lead […]
Kansas City Chiefs Shutdown Derrick Henry, Beat Tennessee Titans in AFC Championship
After falling behind 10-0 early in the game, the Kansas City Chiefs shrugged off another slow start with a second-quarter rally in which they seized the lead, and held on for a 35-24 victory over the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship. The Chiefs advanced to Super Bowl LIV, and […]
2020 Super Bowl Odds: Kansas City Favorite Over San Francisco
The Kansas City Chiefs are the favorites to win the 2020 Super Bowl at 4/5 odds, according to the latest update by the William Hill, while the San Francisco 49ers are even money odds to win the NFL championship. The Chiefs and 49ers will square off in Super Bowl LIV […]
Heads-Up Betting Favors Andrew Yang Over Trump
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is still a long shot in the polls, but at least one bookmaker likes the tech exec’s odds to beat President Trump heads up. To some extent, Yang has become the Rodney Dangerfield of Democratic hopefuls because he gets little — if any — respect […]
Can Adam Driver Upset Joaquin Phoenix (1/10 Odds) in the Best Actor Category?
Joaquin Phoenix is the runaway Oscars favorite to win Best Actor at 1/10 odds, according to William Hill. But if anyone has a legit chance of pulling off an Academy Awards upset this year, it’s Adam Driver for his role as a newly divorced single father in “Marriage Story,” directed […]
Barstool Sports Could be Acquired by Penn National
Barstool Sports is reportedly in talks to be acquired by the regional casino company, Penn National Gaming. As legal sports betting expands across the United States, sports media companies are becoming hot commodities. In November, The Big Lead reported that The Chernin Group was looking to sell its interest in […]
NFL Playoffs: Best Bets on the NFC Championship Game
Down to the NFL’s final four, what’s the best bet on the board for Sunday’s two championship games? Here’s a closer look at the Green Bay-San Francisco matchup entirely from a gambling perspective. Let’s begin with a disclaimer by stating the obvious: You don’t have to bet on this game. […]
NFL Playoffs: Best Bets on the AFC Championship Game
Down to the NFL’s final four, what’s the best bet on the board for Sunday’s two championship games? Here’s a closer look at the Tennessee-Kansas City matchup entirely from a gambling perspective. Let’s begin with a disclaimer by stating the obvious: You don’t have to bet on this game. Many […]