Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder have officially set a date for their rematch, with the odds showing Fury as the slightest of favorites when the two meet for a second time. Representatives for both fighters told ESPN earlier this week that the second fight between the two undefeated heavyweights has […]
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Conor McGregor Returning to UFC in January to Face Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone
Conor McGregor will fight in the UFC for the first time in over a year in January, when he takes on Donald “Cowboy†Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246. The welterweight fight is scheduled for Jan. 18 in Las Vegas, according to UFC president Dana White. McGregor Takes […]
Arizona Cardinals’ Josh Shaw Suspended for Betting on NFL Games
The NFL indefinitely suspended Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw for betting on multiple NFL games. At a minimum, Shaw’s suspension will last through the end of the 2020 season. Shaw is currently on injured reserve, and has not played in the 2019 season. As it stands, Shaw won’t be eligible […]
Alabama-Auburn Chance at Redemption, Milestone for Gus Malzahn
A victory in the Alabama-Auburn game will not only provide Tigers coach Gus Malzahn a chance at a milestone, but more importantly, maybe an opportunity to silence those clamoring for his firing. Malzahn has been the Auburn coach since 2012, and has beaten Alabama twice in the annual Iron Bowl. […]
One Bet, $100: Expect Close Oklahoma-Oklahoma State Game
I despise rivalry games, and the Oklahoma-Oklahoma State game is no different. Handicapping these contests always makes me queasy, but I’m going to take the Cowboys at home — and the 13 points — with my One Bet, $100. Last week, I had Tennessee and six points against Missouri, and […]
Ole Miss Player’s Dog Pee Celebration Costly to Team, Bettors
Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore found himself in the doghouse after his dog pee celebration when scoring the potential tying touchdown against rival Mississippi State on Thursday. The sophomore caught a 2-yard TD pass with four seconds left to make the score 21-20 in the annual rivalry game called […]
Rivalry Week: Georgia/Georgia Tech, ULM/ULL, Oregon/Oregon State, UNLV/Nevada
Rivalry week continues in college football with Georgia at Georgia Tech, UNLV at Nevada, Arizona at Arizona State, Oregon State at Oregon, and Louisiana-Monroe at Louisiana-Lafayette. Athens is only 70 miles away from Atlanta, and the Georgia and Georgia Tech rivalry dates to 1893. The two schools have shed a […]
NBA Weekend: Lakers/Mavs Rematch and Greek Freak Back-to-Back
The Los Angeles Lakers (16-2) boast the best record in the NBA, and hit the road to play road games against the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks (15-3) have the best record in the Eastern Conference while riding a nine-game winning streak. The Greek Freak and […]
CFB DFS Day Slate: Stack SMU, Tulane, Oregon
With Thanksgiving over, the college football season is winding down. Week 14 marks the final regular season slate for most teams, as conference championship games start on Dec. 7. This week’s DFS day slate features an intriguing set of games, including possible sneaky games between Wake Forest-Syracuse, and Tulane-SMU. Quarterbacks […]
Cheap NFL DFS Plays of the Week: Dalton, Lindsay, Shepard
Sunday’s Week 13 slate features 11 games with plenty of potential for firepower from big-time DFS point earners like Patrick Mahomes and Christian McCaffrey. To squeeze in these high-priced guys, we need some cheap DFS plays this week. Luckily, I’ve found my usual five for $5,000 or less. Consider these […]
NBA Data Mining: What the Numbers Say about Betting on Black Friday
Data mining is precisely what it seems to be — lots of digging, sifting through vast quantities of worthless rubble, and only on occasion finding buried treasure. Unfortunately, for every discovery that’s potentially profitable, there are dozens and sometimes hundreds of disappointments and dead ends. Nonetheless, all new knowledge is […]
NASCAR Championship at ISM Raceway in 2020, but Will it Move in 2021?
After 18 years at Homestead-Miami Speedway, NASCAR championship weekend is moving to ISM Raceway near Phoenix in 2020. Some drivers would like to see it rotate to another racetrack the following year. Nascar officials won’t release the 2021 schedule until the spring. Odds to Win 2020 NASCAR Championship Driver                                   Odds […]
Thanksgiving Day Football in Dallas Provides Bounty of Warm Memories
Thanksgiving is as much about football and gambling as it is about turkey and dressing. Family dinners are now scheduled around game time. If you grew up in Dallas (or Detroit), football on Thanksgiving Thursday was a rite of passage and way of life — one in which Thanksgiving dinner […]
Buffalo, Oakland Surprisingly Over Oddsmaker’s NFL Win Totals
With five games remaining for most teams, the NFL win totals are starting to become clearer. Several teams have already reached the total that oddsmakers set before the start of the season. Others have a slim chance of getting there. The Los Angeles Rams were pegged to have 10.5 victories […]
Air Raid Comes to Seattle, Washington State/Washington in Apple Cup
Friday features the Apple Cup, which is the annual rivalry between Washington State (6-5) and Washington (6-5) that began in 1900. UW comes into this year’s Apple Cup as a -7 favorite against Wazzu. The Pac-12 has already been decided, but the Washington State and Washington game will be the […]
Eight Teams In, Eight Spots Still Open for Champions League Knockout Stage
With only one round of matches remaining in the Champions League group stage, eight of the 16 teams that will advance to the knockout rounds have already been determined, while eight spots will be determined on the tournament’s final pool play matchday. European giants like Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and […]
Ohio State, LSU Switch Spots Again in College Football Playoff Rankings
Ohio State and LSU have once again traded places atop the College Football Playoff Rankings. In the fourth edition, released Tuesday night, the two undefeated teams flip flopped for the second time. Clemson, who is the only remaining team without a loss, was No. 3. Georgia has the last playoff […]
One Bet, $100: Buffalo Should Pull Off Upset in Bills-Cowboys Game
Of the three Thanksgiving games, the one that should be the most entertaining is Bill-Cowboys. I also think it is the one that has the most potential from a betting standpoint. So with this holiday special of One Bet, $100, I am taking Buffalo on the moneyline. The Bills, who […]
Jason Garrett on the Hot Seat as Dallas Cowboys Host Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving
The Dallas Cowboys (6-5) will look to ease the pressure on head coach Jason Garrett with a marquee win as they host the Buffalo Bills (8-3) for the middle game of the Thanksgiving NFL slate. Dallas comes into the game as a 6.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, but that […]
Lions-Bears Start Thanksgiving NFL Games Off with a Real Turkey
Detroit and Chicago’s already long-suffering seasons might be entering another chapter on Thanksgiving Day in the Lions-Bears game. Detroit is one loss away from being officially eliminated from the playoffs, while Chicago is also in danger of missing the postseason. Both teams have injuries that will affect them going into […]