There were few NFL teams as active with player additions as Seattle was heading into the post-season, and coach Pete Carroll hopes his aggressive moves will make a difference in Sunday’s Seahawks-Packers NFC Divisional Playoff game. As it is, Seattle will need all the advantages they can get as they […]
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Injury Concerns for Kansas City in Texans-Chiefs AFC Divisional Playoff Game
Two key players on the Kansas City Chiefs are dealing with injuries that have head coach Andy Reid concerned about the outcome of Sunday’s AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium. Tight end Travis Kelce is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee, while defensive tackle Chris Jones has […]
Two Top-5 Teams Clash When No. 4 Baylor Visits No. 3 Kansas
In Big 12 conference action, a pair of Top-5 teams slug it out with the #4 Baylor Bears (12-1) visiting the #3 Kansas Jayhawks (12-2), where the Bears have yet to win in 17 consecutive attempts. Baylor is riding an 11-game winning streak, including a key, 57-52 victory over #22 […]
One Bet, $100: No Emotional Victory for Vikings in Minnesota-San Francisco NFC Divisional Playoff Game
Emotional victories are draining, especially in the playoffs, and the Viking’s OT win over the the Saints last weekend should affect the outcome of their Saturday NFC Divisional Playoff game against San Francisco. That’s why, with this week’s One Bet, $100, I’m taking the 49ers and giving away the seven […]
NFL Playoffs: Insider’s Guide to Betting Totals in the Divisional Round
NFL Playoff games tend to be lower scoring affairs than their regular season counterparts. However, this week’s four divisional-round games each have a higher-than-average total. So, what’s going on? Four playoff games will take place this weekend — two on Saturday (Minnesota at San Francisco, Tennessee at Baltimore) and two […]
NFL Playoffs: Which Underdog is Most Likely to Pull Off an Upset?
The gambling public loves betting on favorites. That’s amplified even more so in playoff games. For this week’s divisional round matchups, point spreads range from -4 all the way up to -10. Which of the four games looks to offer dog bettors the best chance for a possible outright upset? […]
Can Minnesota Pull Off Another Upset in Saturday’s NFC Divisional Playoff Game?
San Francisco had the luxury of not playing last week, but it was hardly a bye week before they meet the Vikings in Saturday’s NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The team viewed it as a regular week and practiced, except for those that were […]
Lamar Jackson Looks to Run Wild in Titans-Ravens AFC Divisional Playoff Game
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson has run almost at will on NFL defenses this season, and the same scenario could play out Saturday in the Titans-Ravens AFC Divisional Playoff game. Top-seeded Baltimore is a 9.5-point favorite against the the visitors from Tennessee, with the over/under set at 47 points. In the […]
DFS Questions to Ponder During Divisional Playoff Weekend
We have four games on tap this weekend in DFS as divisional playoff weekend hits. Will Lamar Jackson go off? Could a low-salaried tight end be the value of the day? Can anyone stop Derrick Henry? Here are some thoughts on players to roster this weekend. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, Ravens […]
NBA Weekend: Lakers Back-to-Back Without AD, Clippers/Nuggets Throwdown
The Los Angeles Lakers hit the road for back-to-back games without superstar Anthony Davis, who is still nursing a tail bone bruise after a scary fall the other night. On Sunday, the Denver Nuggets host the LA Clippers for a clash among two of the top teams in the Western […]
Joel Embiid Injury: Surgery to Repair Torn Ligament in Dislocated Finger
Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid, will be sidelined indefinitely while he recovers from surgery to repair torn ligaments on his left hand after he suffered a dislocated ring finger injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Thursday, team officials announced Embiid would be out indefinitely. ESPN reported Embiid will be […]
Trae Young and James Harden Make NBA History with 40-Point Triple-Doubles in Same Game
During a Houston Rockets 122-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, both James Harden and Trae Young each unleashed a 40-point triple-double. Harden has been no stranger to the history books the last couple of seasons, while Young has quickly become one of the most exciting young scorers in the NBA. […]
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan Bets on Golf Gambling Success
While some professional sports are hesitant to explore wagering opportunities, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan isn’t shying away from gambling on golf. The man in charge of professional golf in the US says he supports gambling on the game, if it’s done responsibly. In a Sunday press conference, he laid […]
Georgia’s Jake Fromm Joins NFL Draft, 2020 Class Loaded with QBs
Leaving college to pursue an NFL career was a major decision for Georgia QB Jake Fromm, and one the junior signal caller didn’t take lightly. Whether or not skipping his senior year turns out to be the “right” decision for Fromm will be determined by the time April’s NFL draft […]
Can Justin Bieber Score on St. Louis Hockey Goalie Jordan Binnington? (Video)
Justin Bieber has a goal to make a “Bielieber” out of St. Louis Blues net-minder, Jordan Binnington, at NHL All-Star Weekend on Jan. 25. Binnington issued a challenge to the pop singer and recreational hockey player on Instagram that he couldn’t score a goal against him in 10 attempts. Binnington, […]
Golf Notes: Jordan Spieth Out of Sony Open, Brooks Koepka Ready to Return
Jordan Spieth’s season was expected to begin at Thursday’s Sony Open in Hawaii, but the 26-year-old will have to wait a few weeks to continue his comeback. Spieth hasn’t won a golf tournament since winning three in 2017, including the Open Championship. The major championship winner has been mired in […]
Undefeated Teams: No. 7 San Diego State (15-0) Finally Cracks Top 10
While the #5 Auburn Tigers (13-0) are getting all the attention as the only undefeated team in the AP Top 5, it’s the #7 San Diego State Aztecs (15-0) that keep on winning, and who also remain undefeated after winning a clutch road game against Mountain West rival Utah State. […]
Anthony Davis Injury: Bruises Back and Tail Bone After Scary Fall
The Los Angeles Lakers survived a huge scare when center Anthony Davis suffered a bruised tail bone injury after a frightening fall against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. With under three minutes remaining in the third quarter, the Lakers led by 19 points. Knicks center Julius Randle attempted […]
Run of NFL Head Coaching Hires Leaves Cleveland Still Searching for New Leader
Both the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants announced new head coaching hires on Tuesday, which follow similar new year’s resolution to front office quandaries in Dallas and Washington. These moves leave Cleveland as the the only team with a vacancy on the sidelines, as oddsmakers scramble to make sense […]
2020 NBA Championship Odds: Lakers and Clippers on Top at Start of New Year
One week into the new calendar year, the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers are the top two favorites on the NBA futures board, according to William Hill. The Lakers (29-7) and Clippers (26-12), the top two teams in the Western Conference, are both 3/1 odds to win the 2020 […]