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 […]
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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 […]
Arena Football League Announces Partnerships with DraftKings and VSiN
That Arena Football League has announced a series of partnerships designed to improve fan engagement over the next two seasons, including deals with DraftKings and the Vegas Stats and Information Network (VSiN). The overall goal of these partnerships is to provide a more interactive experience for AFL fans, who will […]
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’ […]
Rob Gronkowski “Pretty Certain” He’ll Return to New England Patriots
The future of Rob Gronkowski seems a little clearer, and New England Patriots fans should be happy. The 28-year-old has been considering retirement, but ESPN reported that sources now say he is “pretty certain” he’ll return to the team for at least one more year. Two months ago, Gronkowski’s future was […]
Former NFLer Clinton Portis Agrees to Payment Plan with Borgata Casino to Settle $190K Gambling Debt
Former NFL running back Clinton Portis has reached an agreement with the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City that will see him pay $190,000 to the casino over the next few years. The agreement stems from a 2011 gambling trip in which the Borgata extended Portis $200,000 in credit to play. […]
Patriots Trade WR Brandin Cooks to Rams for 1st Round Draft Pick
The New England Patriots have sent wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a first round pick in this year’s NFL draft. The deal will see New England get the 23rd overall pick in the draft, along with the Rams’ sixth-round pick. Meanwhile, Los Angeles will […]
NFL Draft Prop Bets Return for Second Year at Nevada Sportsbooks
For the second consecutive year, the Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved sportsbooks in the state to offer NFL Draft prop bets. And this year’s approval includes an expanded , though, they have expanded what will be offered to bettors. Last year, GCB approved 17 specific bets related to the […]
NFL Owners Unanimously Approve New Simplified Catch Rule
All 32 NFL owners voted unanimously on Tuesday at to make changes to the league’s catch rule in hopes of simplifying the concept for players, officials, and fans. The change comes following a smattering of high-profile controversies that have cropped up over the last few seasons. Commissioner Roger Goodell had […]
Ndamukong Suh Signs One-Year, $14 Million Contract with LA Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have beefed up their defensive line by signing Ndamukong Suh to a one-year contract worth $14 million. Suh may have been the most prominent free agent still available on the NFL market. The five-time Pro Bowl selection has 51.5 sacks and 289 tackles in his eight-year […]
Hold Up, XFL! Alliance of American Football Ready to Offer New Spring League Alternative
Vince McMahon made plenty of headlines when he announced that the XFL would be returning for the 2020 season. But a group of football and media insiders are hoping to beat him to the punch by launching the Alliance of American Football in February 2019. Charlie Ebersol, son of longtime […]
Who Will Cleveland Pick? 2018 NFL Draft Prop Bets Emphasize QB Priorities
It’s generally assumed the Cleveland Browns will be taking a quarterback with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft on April 26. Which signal caller they’ll take is still up for debate, but internet sportsbooks have placed odds on who bettors believe will receive the first invite to […]
With $84 Million Pending, Kirk Cousins Tops List of Early NFL Free Agent Signings
The NFL free agency period got off to a fast start on Tuesday, as many of the top available players on the market reached agreements with new teams even before they could officially sign contracts on Wednesday afternoon. While there were a number of free agents on the market this […]
Sweepstakes for Free Agent QB Kirk Cousins Down to Four Teams
The list of suitors trying to sign free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins apparently is down to four: the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals, and Denver Broncos. Bovada has the Vikings as the -205 favorite to land his services. The Jets are next at +300, followed by the Broncos […]
Scouting Combine Winners and Losers: NFL Draft Prospects Strut Their Stuff
First impressions matter. And at the NFL Scouting Combine last week, future professional football players got to essentially audition for their next gridiron roles, with some players exceeding expectations, and others delivering subpar efforts that should see their names slip down the board at the upcoming NFL draft, to be […]