The presidents and chancellors of all 14 Big Ten schools unanimously voted to start a shortened fall football season during the fourth weekend of October. Each school could play an eight-game regular season, beginning on the weekend of Oct. 23-24. The vote comes a little over a month after an […]
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Saints Injury Report: WR Michael Thomas to Miss Monday Night Football in Las Vegas
Only an ankle injury can stop Michael Thomas of the New Orleans Saints. Drew Brees won’t have his favorite wide receiver on the field during Monday Night Football when the Saints visit the Las Vegas Raiders. Thomas, a three-time Pro Bowler, sprained his ankle in the season opener against Tampa […]
Week 2 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups: Benny Snell, Malcolm Brown, Nyheim Hines
The first week of the NFL season wouldn’t be complete without a slew of injuries to key players. For Week 2 waiver wire pickups, you should target Malcolm Brown, Nyheim Hines, Frank Gore, and Benny Snell Jr. for your rosters. In Week 1, three running backs went down with injuries, […]
NFL Betting Recap: Colts, Lions Upsets Burn Bettors in Week 1
Sportsbooks scored minor wins against gamblers in NFL Week 1, as bettors wagered against Jacksonville, Chicago, and Washington, each of whom pulled off upsets. The Colts losing to Jacksonville was the biggest blow to bettors in Week 1 of the NFL season. William Hill reported 79% of the tickets were […]
LOL Jets Return: Gang Green 0-1 Start in 5 of Last 6 Seasons
The LOL Jets returned and they’re just as bad as ever. The New York Jets started the season 0-1, and lost for the fifth time in their last six season openers. For a franchise that’s become meme fodder and the laughingstock of the league, the Jets didn’t help themselves after […]
College Football Betting Recap: Big 12 Flounders in Week 2
The Big 12 was one of two Power 5 Conferences in action on Saturday, but Kansas, Kansas State, and Iowa State might have wished for a postponement in Week 2 of the college football season. All three of those teams were upset by far inferior squads. Kansas State and Iowa […]
One Bet, $100: Minnesota Will Expose Green Bay’s Flaws
Geen Bay had more offseason turmoil, and in their season opener against Minnesota presents far more instability than gamblers should be comfortable with accepting. That is why with my NFL Week 1 One Bet, $100 I am taking Minnesota against Green Bay, and giving away the 2.5 points. The line […]
NFL Week 1: Will Tampa Bay, New England Succeed with Brady, Newton?
NFL Week 1 is upon gamblers, and with no preseason games, information on how teams will perform on Sunday has been almost non-existent. This will be the first time to see them in action, so handicap at your own risk. There are several marquee NFL Week 1 games, including Seattle […]
Gotta Get Unstuck Games: Week 1 SNF and MNF Doubleheader
Welcome to Gotta Get Unstuck, which will be your guide to the last games on the weekly NFL schedule. The NFL celebrates Week 1 with a rare doubleheader of Monday Night Football (MNF) games. Toss in the usual Sunday Night Football (SNF) festivities, and you have three games at the […]
Ian Book, Jarret Doege Top College Football DFS Options for Saturday
Power 5 football returns on Saturday, with the ACC and Big 12 joining in on the action. Several games on the day slate will likely be blowouts, which will likely provide opportunities for stars and reserves alike to put up high DFS scores. Consider these players for your rosters on […]
One Bet: $100: Clemson Should Score Early, Often on Wake Forest
Clemson loves to score, and it should be on display Saturday when they face Wake Forest. The team showed that last year when they averaged more points per game than all but three other teams. The Tigers averaged 26.2 points per game, and with Clemson playing 10 of 11 games […]
Clemson, Texas, Oklahoma Huge Favorites in College Football Week 2
While the last 10 days have been an appetizer for college football, the meat of the season begins in Week 2. No teams in the AP Top 25 have played as of yet, but five will make their season debuts on Saturday. Week 2Â is highlighted by No. 1 Clemson […]
5 NFL Week 1 Value Plays Under $5,000 in DFS
Week 1 of the NFL season will kick off in full force on Sunday, and DFS operators will crown more millionaires in their biggest tournaments. To afford the Christian McCaffreys and Davante Adams of the world, we’ve got to find the lower-priced value plays. Throughout the 2020 season, I’ll scour […]
Sammy Picks a Lot? Jets’ Sam Darnold Projected NFL Interceptions Leader
DraftKings updated its selection of NFL prop bets, which include wagers on the interceptions leader and the most picks thrown by a quarterback. NY Jets QB Sam Darnold begins the season at 10/1 odds to lead the NFL in interceptions. With Jameis Winston no longer a starter in Tampa Bay, […]
Unusual NFL Prop Bets: How Many Players Get Arrested?
NFL proposition bets are always big business for sportsbooks, but while traditional props are often popular, there are enough unusual wagers to keep even the most die-hard fan busy. Sportsbooks are offering everything from how many interceptions Cam Newton will throw this season to who will be the first player […]
NFL Week 1 Betting Preview: So Many Questions Heading into the Great Unknown
More than ever, we have so many questions heading into Week 1 of the NFL season. Without any preseason games to gauge the status of teams, we’re essentially flying blind here with this NFL Week 1 preview. The conservative betting approach would be to tread lightly and proceed with caution […]
5 Under-the-Radar Picks for Thursday Night DFS
The Houston Texans head to the Kansas City Chiefs to open the NFL season Thursday night in a game expected to have a lot of offensive firepower. That should make for some high-scoring DFS teams during Thursday night contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. Obviously, you must play the QBs, Patrick […]
Kansas City Tackling Defensive Issues With Houston in NFL Opener
To say that Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is a little concerned about how his defense will play against Houston on Thursday night could be an understatement. With no preseason games and very little serious contact in practice, Spagnuolo is slightly anxious about the first game of the 2020 […]
2021 Super Bowl Odds: Kansas City Chiefs Back-to-Back Favorites
Will Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes win again? At the start of the 2020 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs (6/1 odds) and Baltimore Ravens (13/2 odds) are the top favorites to win the 2021 Super Bowl. Patrick Mahomes recently signed a contract extension making him the highest-paid player in […]
Clowney, Peterson Find Different Routes to New NFL Teams
It took edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney about four months to find a new NFL team, while running back Adrian Peterson was signed in two days. They, along with some other key players, found new NFL teams while other high-profile players are still waiting for a phone call. Clowney found a […]