Sportsbooks released the opening lines for the NFC and AFC Championship games on Monday, favoring both San Francisco and Kansas City by at least a touchdown each. The Chiefs will face Tennessee in Sunday’s AFC Championship, and opened at 7.5-point favorites. The line has held steady at most facilities, though […]
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Baylor Jumps to No. 2 in Latest AP Poll, Gonzaga Retains No. 1
Gonzaga (18-1) remains ranked #1 in the AP Top 25 Poll for a fourth week in a row, while Baylor (13-1) jumped two spots from #4 to #2 after the Bears went on the road and easily defeated Kansas. Five different college basketball teams were ranked #1 this season before […]
Cleveland Browns Choose Kevin Stefanski as New Head Coach
After finishing second a year ago when interviewing for the Cleveland Browns head coaching job, Kevin Stefanski went from bridesmaid to bride on Monday. The team formally introduced the former Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator as their 18th head coach in a press conference on Tuesday. This was the second time […]
2020 Oscars: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and 1917 Lead Best Picture Odds
The race for best picture at the 92nd Academy Awards in Hollywood is shaping up to be a two-film contest for the coveted Oscar between Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and Sam Mendes’ World War I film, “1917”. According to William Hill, “Once Upon a Time in […]
Kansas City Chiefs New Super Bowl Favorite, Green Bay Packers Now 7/1 Odds
The Kansas City Chiefs are the new Super Bowl LIV favorites at 5/4 odds, according to William Hill. The new odds reflect the significant amount of wagers made over the past 24 hours backing Kansas City to win the NFL championship. With four teams remaining in the playoffs, the San […]
NFL Betting Recap: Titan Derrick Henry Runs Over Ravens, KC Believes in Comeback Miracles
The live betting in Sunday’s AFC Divisional Playoff game between Kansas City and Houston at Arrowhead Stadium was the type of day that gives bettors gray hairs. The spread jumped around in the first period more than a kangaroo, as Houston shot out to a three-touchdown lead in the first […]
Integral DFS Value Plays in College National Championship Showdown
Two high-powered offenses play for the College Football Playoff National Championship tonight as Clemson takes on LSU, and the pricing for the DFS showdown matchup on DraftKings reflects the potential. It’s nigh impossible to craft a lineup with most of the offensive weapons from both teams, so lineup construction requires […]
Sportsbooks Score Mammoth Victory with Tennessee’s Win Over Baltimore
Players and fans weren’t the only ones celebrating the Tennessee Titan’s surprise win over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Sportsbook operators were claiming one of the biggest victories of the year after the AFC Divisional Playoff game. Several oddsmakers boasted on Twitter that Tennessee’s 28-12 upset over Baltimore gave them […]
2020 Oscars Nominations: Joker Leads with 11 Nods, Joaquin Phoenix Favorite for Best Actor
“Joker” tallied 11 total 2020 Oscars nominations in Hollywood on Monday morning, including Best Picture, Best Directing, and Best Actor. Joaquin Phoenix won the Golden Globe for his disturbing portrayal of the Joker, and he’s the inside favorite to win the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 2020 Oscars. […]
Green Bay Packers Hold Off Seattle, Advance to NFC Championship
The Green Bay Packers (14-3) nearly blew a 21-3 lead, but held on to defeat the Seattle Seahawks (12-6) 28-23 in the NFC divisional playoffs round. The Packers advanced to the NFC Championship next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Aaron Rodgers hooked up with his favorite target, Davante Adams, […]
Texans Blow 24-0 Lead, KC Chiefs Advance to AFC Championship
The Houston Texans (11-7) blew a 24-0 lead against the Kansas City Chiefs (13-4), who scored four touchdowns in the second quarter to regain the lead 28-24 by halftime. The Texans imploded during their worst meltdown in playoff history as the Chiefs coasted to a 51-31 victory. With the win, […]
One Bet, $100: LSU Will Dominate Clemson in National Championship Game
While gamblers are having a difficult time deciding on which team to back in Monday’s College Football Playoffs National Championship game, I haven’t wavered once on my choice. That’s why I’m using my One Bet, $100 on LSU, and giving away five points. I was fortunate to get the line […]
Nervous LSU-Clemson Spread Bettors Can Find Value in Prop Bets
The line movement in the LSU-Clemson game has made some bettors a little anxious about picking a side in Monday’s College Football Playoffs National Championship game, but several sportsbooks are still giving them attractive gambling options through a variety of proposition bets. The line for the National Championship game opened […]
Will Delay Impact Clemson, LSU in College Football Playoff Championship Game?
The last time either LSU or Clemson played football it was 16 days ago, and both teams were getting anxious waiting for Monday’s College Football National Championship game at the Superdome in New Orleans. It’s the longest layoff in the CFP’s six-year history, and both players and coaches desperately want […]
Final 4 Super Bowl Odds: San Francisco New Favorites 3/2, Kansas City 2/1
With four teams remaining in the hunt for the NFL championship, the San Francisco 49ers are the favorite to win the 2020 Super Bowl at 3/2 odds, according to William Hill. The Kansas City Chiefs are 2/1 odds to win Super Bowl 54, while the Green Bay Packers are 5/1 […]
Movie Review: ‘Uncut Gems’ Inaccurate Portrayal of Sports Gambling Renders It Tackier than Costume Jewelry
Uncut Gems, the new movie starring Adam Sandler, may have transformed the box-office buffoon into a bona fide actor, but the way sports gambling is portrayed makes the film an excruciating test of endurance. Here are some ridiculous inaccuracies that make this film virtually unwatchable … The Hustler, released in […]
Nike Vaporfly Running Shoes Could Get Banned From Competition
Nike’s Vaporfly running shoes risk getting banned from international competition because of the significant advantage they provide. Nike’s rivals, like Asics and Mizuno, are among those hoping for new regulations. Vaporfly running shoes (trainers) are a result of “Breaking2,” Nike’s mission to break the two-hour marathon barrier. The first retail […]
Big D Leads San Francisco Over Minnesota, Niners Advance to NFC Title Game
The San Francisco 49ers (14-3) defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-10 in the NFC Divisional round and their swarming defense pitched a shutout in the second half. The Niners advance to the NFC Championship game and will play the winner of Green Bay and Seattle. The Vikings (10-7) kept the game […]
NFL Playoffs: Derrick Henry and Tennessee Titans Stun the Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens (12-5) were favorites by as much as 10 points during the lead up to the AFC Divisional playoff game against the Tennessee Titans (11-7). Even as a double-digit road dog, the Titans jumped out to a 14-0 lead to silence the crowd in Baltimore, and never looked […]
One Bet, $100: Home Field, Revenge Give Packers Edge in Seattle-Green Bay NFC Divisional Playoff Game
There a few home-field advantages as impactful as the one Lambeau Field provides the Green Bay Packers. It’s history. It’s fans. It’s frozen tundra. They’re all part of the magic that makes Green Bay special, and should be the decisive factor in Sunday’s Seattle-Green Bay NFC Divisional Playoff game. That’s […]