The live betting in Sunday’s AFC Divisional Playoff game between Kansas City and Houston at Arrowhead Stadium was the type of day that gives bettors gray hairs. The spread jumped around in the first period more than a kangaroo, as Houston shot out to a three-touchdown lead in the first […]
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Integral DFS Value Plays in College National Championship Showdown
Two high-powered offenses play for the College Football Playoff National Championship tonight as Clemson takes on LSU, and the pricing for the DFS showdown matchup on DraftKings reflects the potential. It’s nigh impossible to craft a lineup with most of the offensive weapons from both teams, so lineup construction requires […]
Sportsbooks Score Mammoth Victory with Tennessee’s Win Over Baltimore
Players and fans weren’t the only ones celebrating the Tennessee Titan’s surprise win over the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday. Sportsbook operators were claiming one of the biggest victories of the year after the AFC Divisional Playoff game. Several oddsmakers boasted on Twitter that Tennessee’s 28-12 upset over Baltimore gave them […]
Green Bay Packers Hold Off Seattle, Advance to NFC Championship
The Green Bay Packers (14-3) nearly blew a 21-3 lead, but held on to defeat the Seattle Seahawks (12-6) 28-23 in the NFC divisional playoffs round. The Packers advanced to the NFC Championship next Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Aaron Rodgers hooked up with his favorite target, Davante Adams, […]
Texans Blow 24-0 Lead, KC Chiefs Advance to AFC Championship
The Houston Texans (11-7) blew a 24-0 lead against the Kansas City Chiefs (13-4), who scored four touchdowns in the second quarter to regain the lead 28-24 by halftime. The Texans imploded during their worst meltdown in playoff history as the Chiefs coasted to a 51-31 victory. With the win, […]
One Bet, $100: LSU Will Dominate Clemson in National Championship Game
While gamblers are having a difficult time deciding on which team to back in Monday’s College Football Playoffs National Championship game, I haven’t wavered once on my choice. That’s why I’m using my One Bet, $100 on LSU, and giving away five points. I was fortunate to get the line […]
Nervous LSU-Clemson Spread Bettors Can Find Value in Prop Bets
The line movement in the LSU-Clemson game has made some bettors a little anxious about picking a side in Monday’s College Football Playoffs National Championship game, but several sportsbooks are still giving them attractive gambling options through a variety of proposition bets. The line for the National Championship game opened […]
Will Delay Impact Clemson, LSU in College Football Playoff Championship Game?
The last time either LSU or Clemson played football it was 16 days ago, and both teams were getting anxious waiting for Monday’s College Football National Championship game at the Superdome in New Orleans. It’s the longest layoff in the CFP’s six-year history, and both players and coaches desperately want […]
Final 4 Super Bowl Odds: San Francisco New Favorites 3/2, Kansas City 2/1
With four teams remaining in the hunt for the NFL championship, the San Francisco 49ers are the favorite to win the 2020 Super Bowl at 3/2 odds, according to William Hill. The Kansas City Chiefs are 2/1 odds to win Super Bowl 54, while the Green Bay Packers are 5/1 […]
Big D Leads San Francisco Over Minnesota, Niners Advance to NFC Title Game
The San Francisco 49ers (14-3) defeated the Minnesota Vikings 27-10 in the NFC Divisional round and their swarming defense pitched a shutout in the second half. The Niners advance to the NFC Championship game and will play the winner of Green Bay and Seattle. The Vikings (10-7) kept the game […]
NFL Playoffs: Derrick Henry and Tennessee Titans Stun the Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens (12-5) were favorites by as much as 10 points during the lead up to the AFC Divisional playoff game against the Tennessee Titans (11-7). Even as a double-digit road dog, the Titans jumped out to a 14-0 lead to silence the crowd in Baltimore, and never looked […]
One Bet, $100: Home Field, Revenge Give Packers Edge in Seattle-Green Bay NFC Divisional Playoff Game
There a few home-field advantages as impactful as the one Lambeau Field provides the Green Bay Packers. It’s history. It’s fans. It’s frozen tundra. They’re all part of the magic that makes Green Bay special, and should be the decisive factor in Sunday’s Seattle-Green Bay NFC Divisional Playoff game. That’s […]
Key Seattle Additions will Challenge Green Bay in Seahawks-Packers NFC Divisional Playoff Game
There were few NFL teams as active with player additions as Seattle was heading into the post-season, and coach Pete Carroll hopes his aggressive moves will make a difference in Sunday’s Seahawks-Packers NFC Divisional Playoff game. As it is, Seattle will need all the advantages they can get as they […]
Injury Concerns for Kansas City in Texans-Chiefs AFC Divisional Playoff Game
Two key players on the Kansas City Chiefs are dealing with injuries that have head coach Andy Reid concerned about the outcome of Sunday’s AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium. Tight end Travis Kelce is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee, while defensive tackle Chris Jones has […]
One Bet, $100: No Emotional Victory for Vikings in Minnesota-San Francisco NFC Divisional Playoff Game
Emotional victories are draining, especially in the playoffs, and the Viking’s OT win over the the Saints last weekend should affect the outcome of their Saturday NFC Divisional Playoff game against San Francisco. That’s why, with this week’s One Bet, $100, I’m taking the 49ers and giving away the seven […]
NFL Playoffs: Insider’s Guide to Betting Totals in the Divisional Round
NFL Playoff games tend to be lower scoring affairs than their regular season counterparts. However, this week’s four divisional-round games each have a higher-than-average total. So, what’s going on? Four playoff games will take place this weekend — two on Saturday (Minnesota at San Francisco, Tennessee at Baltimore) and two […]
NFL Playoffs: Which Underdog is Most Likely to Pull Off an Upset?
The gambling public loves betting on favorites. That’s amplified even more so in playoff games. For this week’s divisional round matchups, point spreads range from -4 all the way up to -10. Which of the four games looks to offer dog bettors the best chance for a possible outright upset? […]
Can Minnesota Pull Off Another Upset in Saturday’s NFC Divisional Playoff Game?
San Francisco had the luxury of not playing last week, but it was hardly a bye week before they meet the Vikings in Saturday’s NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. The team viewed it as a regular week and practiced, except for those that were […]
Lamar Jackson Looks to Run Wild in Titans-Ravens AFC Divisional Playoff Game
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson has run almost at will on NFL defenses this season, and the same scenario could play out Saturday in the Titans-Ravens AFC Divisional Playoff game. Top-seeded Baltimore is a 9.5-point favorite against the the visitors from Tennessee, with the over/under set at 47 points. In the […]
DFS Questions to Ponder During Divisional Playoff Weekend
We have four games on tap this weekend in DFS as divisional playoff weekend hits. Will Lamar Jackson go off? Could a low-salaried tight end be the value of the day? Can anyone stop Derrick Henry? Here are some thoughts on players to roster this weekend. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, Ravens […]