Linebacker Mychal Kendricks was released by the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday after federal prosecutors charged him with insider trading related to investments he made four years ago. According to US Attorney William McSwain, Kendricks could face “substantial prison time” if he is convicted of the crimes. Analyst Tipped Kendricks Off […]
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Trio of Unusual Prop Bets Tempt Daring Gamblers
Internet sportsbooks usually offer some unusual prop bets that cover anything from what color shirt a golfer might wear to President Donald Trump’s chances of winning a Nobel Peace Prize. MyBookie has three wagers currently available that are slightly outlandish. OG has taken a look, and offers some advice for bettors […]
Contract Extension Makes Odell Beckham Jr. Highest-Paid Wide Receiver in NFL
Odell Beckham Jr. agreed to a contract extension with the New York Giants on Monday, working out a deal that will make him the highest-paid wide receiver in professional football. According to an ESPN report, sources say the deal could be worth as much as $95 million over six years, […]
Injured NFLers, Now Healthy, Make Case for Comeback Player of the Year
It was a brutal 2017 in the NFL, especially for star players. Several experienced season-ending injuries and had to go through surgery and rehab in the offseason. But as painful as all that may have been, it sets up some promising situations for glorious comebacks, with bettors likely to benefit. […]
Richard Sherman Launches New ‘Daily Number’ DFS App
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman announced the launch of a new daily fantasy sports app last week, one that promises a slightly different kind of action than what’s found at DraftKings or FanDuel. Known as Daily Number, the site asks participants to build teams of players with the goal […]
Esports Community Shaken as Mass Shooting at Madden NFL 19 Tournament Unfolds Live on Twitch (Video)
The esports community suffered a multi-fatality shooting that aired live on Twitch when one gamer opened fire on a Madden NFL 19 tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, killing two innocent players and injuring 11 more before using the gun to end his own life. The two victims who lost their lives […]
Philadelphia Eagles Coach Doug Pederson Favorite to Win Coach of the Year
Winning the Super Bowl has its perks, as Philadelphia coach Doug Pederson is finding out. First it gives the head man of an NFL team job security, at least through the next year. Since 2009, only two coaches are not with the team that they led to a Super Bowl […]
Le’Veon Bell Might Not Ring True for Pittsburgh Steelers (Video)
Running back Le’Veon Bell might be a Pittsburgh Steeler right now, but oddsmakers believe he might land somewhere else before the start of the regular season in two weeks. The disgruntled NFL player has not shown up to training camp for the second consecutive year. The organization classified Bell with […]
Five Bets: Look for Starters to Shine in Week 3 of NFL Preseason
The intensity level gets ramped up a bit in the third week of the NFL preseason. Starters will get more playing time, and battles are commonplace between second and third string players trying to compete for a roster spot. There are several intriguing contests this week, and OG took the […]
Top Draft Pick Baker Mayfield Find His Place in Cleveland with Off-Field Antics
NFL No. 1 draft pick Baker Mayfield hasn’t been making much news on the field for the Cleveland Browns, but he is making up for it off of it. The rookie has been upgrading quarterback RVs, making a parody video of one of his bosses, and signing an endorsement deal […]
Cleveland Browns Becoming Trendy Pick for Las Vegas Sports Bettors
The Cleveland Browns may be coming off one of the worst seasons in NFL history, but that doesn’t seem to be dissuading bettors from liking the team, as sportsbooks are reporting a surprisingly large number of bets on the franchise that many see as the NFL’s laughingstock. According to ESPN, […]
Josh Allen, Sam Darnold Trending as Possible Preseason Starting QBs Likely to Convert
With speculation swirling that Sam Darnold of the New York Jets would be the first rookie quarterback to be named a starter, it appears Buffalo first-year signal caller Josh Allen might beat him to the honor. Allen, the No. 7 pick in the NFL Draft overall, will be the No. […]
New NFL Helmet Rule Spurs Controversy, Confusion for Players and Coaches
With the first two weeks of preseason behind them, NFL players and coaches are expressing confusion about a new helmet rule that they say is still unclear abut what is and isn’t allowed under the new regulations. The rule, designed to increase player safety, prohibits a player from lowering their […]
Five Bets: NFL Preseason Week 2 Presents Opportunity for Backups to Impress
OG learned more about the teams in the first week, and even more should be gleaned in NFL Week 2 of the preseason. The starters will play a bit more, but the real battles between second- and third-string players should show who will be survive the first round of cuts. […]
Pennsylvania Sports Betting Won’t Be Ready for Start of NFL Season
The defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will kick off their season on Sept. 6 when they host the Atlanta Falcons, but Pennsylvania bettors won’t have the opportunity to place legal bets on the game in their home state. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) issued its temporary regulations for […]
Mr. Irrelevant? Last Draft Pick Chad Kelly Suddenly Key on Broncos Depth Chart
The last pick in the NFL Draft is affectionately called Mr. Irrelevant, but the 2017 final pick, Denver’s Chad Kelly, is turning into Mr. Essential. The second-year quarterback just got promoted to backup for the Broncos, and the coaching staff is getting more and more comfortable with the 24-year-old. After […]
Green Bay Favored to Sign Training Camp Holdout Khalil Mack if Oakland Can’t Deal
Two weeks into the preseason, three weeks before Oakland’s first regular season game, the Raiders’ star defensive player Khalil Mack is still a no-show. The All-Pro linebacker is in the midst of a holdout during contract negotiations. And if he and his team can’t come to an agreement soon, there’s […]
Beware of Early Betting Lines for Week 1 of NFL Regular Season
Sportsbooks released their lines for the first week of the NFL regular season in early May, but it’s tough to get a sense of how a team is going to be before they’ve even signed their draft picks. Gamblers pour over the odds, trying to get an edge, and now […]
Tampa Bay’s Dirk Koetter Moves to Front of Betting Line for NFL Coaches to Be Fired
Apparently Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson can breathe a little easier, as his odds of being the first NFL coach fired this season have dropped. The new frontrunner is Tampa Bay Buccaneers head man Dirk Koetter, who went from 12/1 to 5/2 that he’ll be the first NFL coach shown […]
NFL Preseason Betting Increasingly Popular and Profitable for Sharp Bettors
Ask the average football fan about the NFL preseason, and their eyes are likely to glaze over. Limited playbooks, plenty of time for marginal players who are trying to make one of the final roster spots, and an emphasis on avoiding injuries tends to make these games uninspiring and dull […]