The New England Patriots (5-2) head to Buffalo for an AFC East showdown, while Tom Brady is seeking his 29th victory over the Bills (2-5). Patriots are a two-touchdown favorite against the last-place Bills, who are forced to start third string quarterback Derek Anderson on Monday Night Football. The Patriots […]
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Mitch Trubisky Wears Mike Ditka Costume and Odell Beckham Makes Spectacular Arm-Handed Snag (VIDEOS)
Week 8 of the NFL season kicked off with a couple of viral videos. Bears QB Mitch Trubisky dressed up like Bears’ legendary coach Mike Ditka … or Coach Mitchka as the Bears called him when tweeting the vid. Meanwhile, Odell Beckham made another spectacular one-handed grab. Trubisky’s Trick-or-Treat Mike […]
Fridge 2.0? See Clemson’s 315-Pound Lineman Christian Wilkins Bust into End Zone (VIDEO)
Christian Wilkins, a 315-pound defensive tackle, lined up as a running back and scored a touchdown for No. 2 Clemson (8-0) in a 59-10 blowout of Florida State (4-4). Wilkins became the first lineman to score a rushing touchdown in Clemson history. His rumble into the end zone was reminiscent […]
‘We’re No. 32!’ Which Struggling NFL Team Has Best Odds of Finishing Last?
While Kansas City and the LA Rams battle it out to be the best in the NFL, there’s an equally spirited competition for the worst NFL team. MyBookie has a prop bet for those who want to wager on the league’s most futile squad. The Australia-based sportsbook has San Francisco […]
Lean Towards Favorites in Division Rivalry Games in NFL Week 8
It is division rivalry time with this week’s Five Bets for NFL Week 8. Three of the five games we selected have conference foes facing each other, and all except Cleveland at Pittsburgh, will be the first meeting of two for the teams. These contests tend to have a little […]
Could This Be Urban Meyer’s Last Season at Ohio State?
Urban Meyer has compiled a 77-9 record and a National Championship in six-plus seasons at Ohio State, but many are speculating that this year will be his last. Meyer has faced mounting criticism about the way he runs his program from fans, media, and reportedly athletic director. One internet sportsbook […]
Hidden College Football Betting Gems: Alcorn State, UNLV, Fresno State, UTEP, Princeton
Week 9 in college football has several must-win games for teams in lesser-known conferences such as the SWAC and Mountain West. UTEP is trying to avoid losing its 20th game in a row, while UNLV and Hawaii are both seeking to halt losing streaks. Meanwhile, two of the oldest schools […]
With Top College Football Teams Off for Bye Week, Five Bets Finds These Games Extra-Attractive
With three of the top 5 teams in the AP Top 25 enjoying a bye week, Five Bets had to dig a little deeper into the College Football schedule to find the good action. The five contests that caught our eye this week mostly involve teams that are not in […]
Six NFL Storylines from Week 7 that Could Shape Second Half of Season
With a crushing 39-10 victory over the San Francisco Niners, the Los Angeles Rams improved to 7-0 under Sean McVay, who at 32 is the youngest head coach in the NFL. The unstoppable Rams starting the season 7-0 is the big story of Week 7, but it didn’t overshadow other […]
Thursday Night Football Preview: Brock Osweiler Returns to Houston to Battle Former Team Texans
A pair of 4-3 teams square off on Thursday Night Football. Backup QB Brock Osweiler returns to Houston to lead the Miami Dolphins in battle against the Houston Texans. The Dolphins will be playing without their starting QB and two WRs with Ryan Tannenhill, Kenny Stills, and Albert Wilson not […]
Winless in LA: LeBron James and Lakers Start Season 0-3
LeBron James is seeking his first win with the Los Angeles Lakers a week into the season. The Lakers started 0-3 after losing 143-142 to the San Antonio Spurs in a dramatic overtime game. OT Thriller On Monday night in Los Angeles, the Lakers lost a tough one in overtime […]
Another Top 5 College Football Team Falls out of Playoff Picture
After last week’s seismic shifts in the AP Top 25, where four teams fell out of the first 10 spots, Week 8 only saw one upset. But it was a huge one and has serious implications for the college football playoff picture. No. 2 Ohio State, who was the only […]
Amari Cooper Traded to Dallas Cowboys for 2019 First-Round Draft Pick
The Dallas Cowboys traded for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper on Monday, giving up a first-round draft pick in order to add another weapon to their struggling passing game. The trade gives Oakland three first-round picks in 2019, as the franchise looks to rebuild under new head coach Jon […]
NFL Week 7: Road Teams Trounce Hosts Against the Spread
For those who bet on the road teams, NFL Week 7 was very profitable. Of the 13 games, those that traveled away from home were 10-3 against the spread. There are three teams that are undefeated on the road ATS. Detroit is 3-0, Kansas City is 4-0, and New Orleans […]
One of the Best QBs in History: Drew Brees Joins Elite 500 TD Club
In a close game against Baltimore Ravens, Drew Brees threw a touchdown pass to tight end Benjamin Watson to reach 500 touchdowns for his career. With that end-zone connection, Brees joined an elite group of current and future Hall of Famers, the 500 TD Club, which consists of only three […]
Upset of the Year: Ohio State Loss to Purdue Crushes Bettors’ Souls
There were only two upsets in the AP Top 25 during College football Week 8, but one of them was huge. Unranked Purdue destroyed No. 2 Ohio State, 49-20 to hand the Buckeyes their first loss of the season. The Boilermakers, who had lost its first three games of the […]
Monday Night Football Preview: Job in Jeopardy, Eli Manning and Giants Desperate for Win in Atlanta
Beleaguered quarterback Eli Manning leads the New York Giants into battle against the Atlanta Falcons, who are hosting their fifth home game in six weeks. Although rookie RB Saquon Barkley has been outstanding so far, the Giants lost three games in a row and desperately seeking their second win of […]
Five Bets: Separation Becoming More Apparent in NFL Week 7
There have been some mild surprises this season, but as NFL Week 7 begins the picture is getting clearer of who the good teams are. There are some marquee match ups like New England at Chicago, and New Orleans at Baltimore which will answer that question further. Those games are […]
College Football Betting: Undefeated Princeton Headlines Week of Big-Little Rivalry Games
Dig into some college football games outside the AP Top 25 and you can really unearth some precious betting opportunities. These hidden gems at a minimum promise to give bettors a fun sweat, and this week feature two of the oldest rivalries in university athletics. This is a week for […]
Six Weeks into 2018 NFL Season, Why So Many Overtimes and Ties?
It’s been a wild season in the NFL with an unprecedented number of overtime games (9) and tied games (2), and we’ve only completed Week 6. After six weeks of action in the NFL, we are witnessing one of the closest seasons in recent memory. According to a report from […]