New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram was suspended for four games on Tuesday after violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. On Wednesday, agents for Ingram released a statement saying that the running back had “vigorously challenged” the suspension, and that his violation was for a substance that could […]
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New England, Pittsburgh, Top NFL Playoff Propositions
Twelve of the 32 teams make the NFL playoffs, and handicapping which ones will make the postseason has become a favorite for gamblers. The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook recently released its playoff propositions for next season. It is pretty easy to project who will be the top four teams from […]
Daily Fantasy Sports Officially Legal in Pennsylvania
It may not yet be legal to place a sports bet in Pennsylvania, but you can now get a stake in the outcome of sporting events via daily fantasy sports. The latest beneficiary of the sweeping changes to state gambling laws last year, daily fantasy sports (DFS) is now officially […]
William Hill Delays NFL Draft Prop Bet Payments Amid Confusion
Cleveland thought it was getting the best player in the NFL Draft, and bettors believed they were going to be paid off on a prop bet on the No. 1 pick, Baker Mayfield. While it remains to be seen about the Oklahoma quarterback’s worth to the Browns, gamblers got temporarily […]
Ben Roethlisberger Says He Has 3 to 5 Years Left at QB for Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger may have been cryptic about his future in recent seasons, but the Pittsburgh Steelers seem to have lit a fire under their quarterback by drafting a potential replacement. Last Friday, Pittsburgh drafted Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph in the third round of the NFL draft. The most set […]
Tom Brady Shoots Down Retirement Talk, Bill Belichick Feud
Tom Brady didn’t waste any time on Monday to put New England fans at ease. One of the NFL’s best quarterbacks of all time said he was returning to the Patriots and that he and Head Coach Bill Belichick are not feuding. The Patriots signal caller was at the Milken Institute […]
New England, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Green Bay Expected to Win at Least 10 NFL Games
A pack of five teams, including defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia, have been tabbed to win at least 10 NFL games in the 2018 regular season. Sportsbooks released their win totals for all 32 organizations earlier this week. In addition to the Eagles, Minnesota, New England, Pittsburgh, and Green Bay […]
Teams Spicing Up NFL Draft Day 3 with Picks at Exotic Locales
The NFL Draft has become big business, but after the first round, interest tends to tail off, which is why teams have come up with unusual ways to keep fans watching. Unusual places for Saturday’s picks have now become commonplace and organizations are trying to outdo one another. ESPN treats […]
Internet Sportsbooks Offer Hugging, Crying Prop Bets for NFL Draft
Already made your bet on which quarterback will go first in the NFL Draft and you are looking for more unique action? The internet sportsbooks have you covered. Sites like BetDSI have listed several unusual proposition wagers to go along with the standard offerings. The NFL Draft, which begins Thursday […]
Gronkowski (not the Horse) Confirms He Will Return to Patriots for 2018 Season
Star tight end Rob Gronkowski announced on Tuesday that he would be returning to the New England Patriots for the 2018 season, bolstering their chances of winning another Super Bowl championship. “I met with coach today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats,” […]
Nevada Sportsbooks Are Spreading Nearly Twice as Many NFL Draft Prop Bets This Year
Nevada sportsbooks will offer prop bets on the 2018 NFL Draft, marking the second year that such bets have been allowed. The Nevada Gaming Control Board approved 32 different betting options on the draft, which gets underway Thursday, 5 pm PT, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the […]
Year of the Quarterback: Signal Callers Will be Focus of NFL Draft’s First Round
With the NFL Draft less than a week away rumors and leaks about what teams are planning to do are flying around the internet. While most of them appear to be disinformation spread by teams to try and throw off their competitors, one running theme is apparent. This is the […]
Early 2018 NFL Betting Odds Raise Many Questions in Run-Up to Draft
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook and internet sites wasted no time setting odds for the 2018 NFL season. The league announced its schedule on Thursday, and oddsmakers were publishing lines for the first week of the season shortly afterward. Jeff Sherman at the Westgate hit Twitter midafternoon with his employer’s […]
2018 NFL Schedule Makes It Tough for Philadelphia Eagles to Repeat as Super Bowl Champions
As if defending a Super Bowl title weren’t difficult enough, the Philadelphia Eagles will play seven teams that made the playoffs last year, and four of those they’ll face on the road. The NFL officially released the 2018 schedule on Thursday, putting to rest speculation about how the season might take […]
Football Fans Buzzing in Anticipation of 2018 NFL Schedule Release
We already knew who’s playing whom, and soon the rest of the regular season picture will fall into place in the NFL. The NFL is set to officially unveil its schedule for the 2018 season tonight, at 8 pm ET, and while matchups have already been set, the public will […]
Oddsmakers Bet Dez Bryant Will Sign with Division Rival to Haunt Cowboys
Now that Dez Bryant’s eight-year run in Dallas is over, where will the talented wide receiver end up? Rumors are running rampant, and Bookmaker.eu has posted a prop bet on where the former Cowboy could be playing next season. Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones made the decision to let Bryant go […]
Could NFL Superstars End Up Being Traded in Offseason?
Could NFL marquee players Rob Gronkowski and Odell Beckham Jr. be traded in the offseason? BetDSI believes it is a possibility and has posted odds on several athletes getting dealt to new squads. There have been several high-profile players traded this year. The first was Kansas City quarterback Alex Smith […]
Kings Task to Even Series Tougher With Drew Doughty Suspended
If the Los Angeles Kings are going to even the best-of-seven NHL Playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights, they will be doing it without Drew Doughty. The team’s star defenseman was suspended Thursday by the NHL for a hit to the head of William Carrier in the teams 1-0 […]
Johnny Manziel Impressing Scouts, Still Searching for NFL Team
Johnny Manziel has turned his life around, but is still searching for an NFL team that wants him. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback has been working out for football scouts, though no organization appears in a hurry to sign the 25-year-old. SportsBettingDime has his odds of playing in the NFL […]
Packers Wide Receiver Trevor Davis Arrested After Making Bomb Joke at LAX
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis was arrested on Sunday after making a joke about a bomb while at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). According to an ESPN report, it appears that the situation was caused by bad decision making rather than any sort of malicious intent on Davis’ […]