Only eight MLB teams remain in the relentless pursuit of the championship after the first-ever Wild Card Series has come to an end. The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to be the team to beat and oddsmakers at DraftKings listed the boys in blue at +240 odds to win the World […]
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NBA Finals: Banged-Up Heat Down 0-2, Bam and Dragic Out for Game 3?
Without Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo, the Miami Heat lost Game 2 and fell into an 0-2 hole against the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 65 points, and LeBron missed a triple-double by a one rebound and one assist. The Heat come into Game 3 […]
Possibly Tainted Feed Scratches Four as Enable Seeks Third Arc Crown
Controversy rocked the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on the eve of Europe’s richest race when standout trainer Aidan O’Brien withdrew his four remaining horses after all four failed drug tests. O’Brien pulled the four: Mogul (16/1), Serpentine (16/1), Japan (18/1) and Sovereign (100/1) after they tested positive for trace […]
One Bet, $100: Team Penske Will Continue Talladega Success
Team Penske has been dominant at Talladega Superspeedway over the last six races, with four victories. It is a trend that is hard to overlook, and I believe will continue on Sunday at the YellaWood 500. That is why with this week’s One Bet, $100, I am going to take […]
Ford Drivers Racing Past Competition at YellaWood 500
As fickle as superspeedways can be, Fords have had a strong record at Talladega, and it is no surprise that Ryan Blaney is the favorite to win Sunday’s YellaWood 500. The Ford driver won the last two races at the famed racetrack in Lincoln, Alabama, including the playoff race in […]
Gotta Get Unstuck: Eagles/49ers (SNF), Falcons/Packers (MNF)
If you Gotta Get Unstuck after a rough Sunday, there’s always Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football to help you get even. The Philadelphia Eagles (0-2-1) seek their first win of this season, but their outlook seems grim with a SNF matchup against the San Francisco 49ers (2-1). The […]
One bet, $100: Baltimore, Washington Defenses Should Keep Total Under
Sometimes you have to go against the grain, and that is definitely what I did this week for the Baltimore Washington game. No, I didn’t take Washington, my mental state has not plunged that far down … yet. With this week’s One Bet, $100, I took the under on the […]
NFL Week 4: Ravens, Rams Dubious About Double-Digit Point Spreads
NFL Week 4 is the first time this season there have been two games with double-digit point spreads, and only the third with a spread of 10 or more. Last week Indianapolis was a 12.5-point pick over the New York Jets, and covered easily, 36-7. Baltimore has the highest point […]
Superman Grounded, Cam Newton Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Do not expect a Cam Newton “Outfit of the Week”, unless you were anticipating hospital scrubs. ESPN reported that the New England Patriots had one player test positive for coronavirus, quarterback Cam Newton. He is listed as out for a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead in Kansas […]
UFC on ESPN 16 Odds: Irene Aldana Hunts for Star Making Win vs. Holly Holm
Irene Aldana will become the first Mexican woman to headline a UFC event on Saturday, and there may be even more in store for the bantamweight if she beats Holly holm in the main event of UFC on ESPN 16 on Fight Island. Aldana (12-5) comes in as the No. […]
The Triple Crown Ends Here: Breaking Down the 2020 Preakness Stakes
It’s October 2020, which in this bizarre of all bizarre years, means it’s Preakness Stakes time. That there is no Triple Crown at stake does not mean there is nothing at stake in the third and final jewel of a wild, 15-week Triple Crown campaign. The 2020 American Classics trail […]
One Bet, $100: North Carolina, Boston College Late Bloomers
North Carolina and Boston College have been slow starters in the beginning of the 2020 college football season. Both teams have managed to score just seven points in the first half of the games they have played. That is why with this week’s One Bet, $100, I am going to […]
NFL Week 4 Quickie: Quest for 4-0 with Rodgers, Mahomes, Allen, Foles
The Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, and Chicago Bears are trying to stay among the few remaining undefeated teams in the NFL by winning their matchups in Week 4. The Chiefs have a rematch of the 2019 AFC Championship game against Bill Belichick and the […]
College Football Week 5: No. 2 Alabama, No. 4 Georgia Host Ranked Teams in SEC Showdowns
Four teams in the AP Top 25, all in the SEC, face one another in College Football Week 5, and upsets could change the race in the conference. Alabama, ranked No. 2, hosts No. 13 Texas A&M, while No. 4 Georgia takes on No. 7 Auburn. No. 2 Alabama faces […]
All Hands on Deck for Padres Against Cardinals in Game 3 of NL Wild Card Series
San Diego hasn’t picked a starter for Game 3 of its National League wild card series vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, as the Padres will be looking for strong pitching performances from anyone and everyone on Friday night. The Padres forced the decisive Game 3 after a come from behind […]
WNBA Finals Odds: Seattle Storm Favored Over Las Vegas Aces in Bradenton Bubble
The top two teams in the WNBA will collide when the Seattle Storm face the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals beginning on Friday night, with oddsmakers giving the Storm a clear edge in the series. Las Vegas swept the regular season series 2-0 over Seattle, and the Aces […]
LOL Jets: Now 0-4, Fail to Beat Broncos with 3rd String QB
The New York Jets missed their best chance to secure a victory in the first half of the season after a dismal performance on Thursday Night Football against the previously winless Denver Broncos. The LOL Jets could not even beat a team starting a third-string, rookie quarterback, who threw three […]
Yu Darvish Attempts to Save Cubs Season Against Surprising Marlins in Game 2
The Chicago Cubs need a win on Friday to keep their season alive, as they trail the Cinderella Miami Marlins 1-0 in their National League wild card series. Yu Darvish will take the mound for the Cubs with the chance to justify his six-year, $126 million contract by giving Chicago […]
NBA Finals Game 2: Miami’s Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo Questionable
The Miami Heat head into Game 2 of the NBA Finals with the possibility of not having two starters after Goran Dragic suffered a torn plantar injury and Bam Adebayo injured his neck and shoulder in Game 1. The Los Angeles Lakers took a 1-0 lead with a blowout victory […]
NFL: This Week’s Best, Cheap DFS Plays
If you want to play Lamar Jackson or Dalvin Cook this week, you’ll need to dig deeper into the salary pool in other roster spots to afford the high-priced guys. As always, I’m here to help with five cheap DFS plays under $5,000 on DraftKings. Let’s dig in. Myles Gaskin, […]