Washington and Miami are playing the Winless Bowl on Sunday. I’m avoiding picking a winner, and instead, I’m going with the under with my One Bet, $100 pick. The over/under line is 41, and I am betting on both teams to keep the score low. There are a couple of […]
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Five Players to Target in NFL DFS Priced Below $5,000 This Sunday
When trying to squeeze value out of a lineup, every dollar counts. And when you can find players priced below $5,000 who are capable of scoring more than 20 DFS points on any given Sunday, you should consider adding them to your roster. Heading into Week 6 of the NFL […]
2019 ALCS: Healthy NY Yankees 5/2 World Series Odds
The New York Yankees are underdogs facing the Houston Astros in the 2019 ALCS. The Yankees are currently 5/2 odds to win the World Series, while the Astros are even money. The 2019 ALCS is a rematch of the 2017 ALCS. The Astros defeated the Yankees in seven games two […]
2019 NLCS: Washington Nationals Ace Starters, No Bullpen But 4/1 World Series Odds
The Washington Nationals (93-69) pulled off a major upset to advance to the 2019 NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals, but the Nationals are currently 4/1 odds to win the World Series. Only the Cardinals stand in the Nats way of a NLCS title and a berth in the World […]
2019 NLCS Preview: Scrappy St. Louis Cardinals 5/1 World Series Odds
It feels like the St. Louis Cardinals (91-71) have been in playoff mode for months while fighting to win a hotly contested NL Central crown. They won their division the last weekend of the season, and rallied back from being down 2-1 to defeat the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. […]
New England Patriots (6-0) Haven’t Played Anyone and May Not Have To
The New England Patriots have made the most of a soft opening schedule with a 6-0 start. A strong defense has led the way, but a closer look might lead fans to feel like the perennially powerful Pats just haven’t played anyone yet. Their schedule for the rest of the […]
Gerrit Cole 2-Hit Clampdown KO’s Tampa, Houston Astros Advance to Third Straight ALCS
The Houston Astros other ace, Gerrit Cole, allowed two hits and one run through eight innings during a masterful performance to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 in Game 5 of the 2019 ALDS. The Astros eliminated the Rays from the best-of-five series, and advanced to their third-straight American League […]
Washington Mystics Defeat Connecticut Sun to Win 2019 WNBA Title
Emma Meesseman scored 22 points while Elena Delle Donne added 21 to lead the Washington Mystics to an 89-78 victory over the Connecticut Sun in the decisive Game 5 of the WNBA Finals. The victory gave Washington its first WNBA championship, while denying Connecticut its first league title. Mystics Stars […]
Friday Night Football: Buffs and Ducks Tango with Colorado at No. 13 Oregon
This week’s late game on the Friday Night Football slate also doubles as an installment of the Pac-12 After Dark, with the Colorado Buffaloes (3-2) clashing against the #13 Oregon Ducks (4-1) in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon flew out of the gate with a 2-0 record in Pac-12 conference play, but […]
UFC Fight Night 161: Weight Cut Drama Adds Tension to Jedrzejczyk vs. Waterson
The main event of UFC Fight Night 161 between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson could result in the winner moving to the top of the list for a women’s strawweight title fight – but that’s assuming the bout happens at all. Rumors are swirling that Jedrzejczyk is having trouble making […]
(Review) College Football 150: The American Game on ESPN
Halfway through what ESPN is calling “a year-long, multi-platform storytelling experience,” there are some things to be learned from College Football 150: The American Game. This multi-layered series marks ESPN’s celebration and exploration of 150 years of college football. “The American Game” is an 11-episode documentary series focusing on college […]
Regular Season Win Leaders are Only Even Money to Win NBA Championship
In the National Basketball Association, regular season wins aren’t always an indicator of how a team will do in the playoffs. The current odds on regular season wins versus a championship playoff run bear that out. The best NBA team in January might be playing golf in June, as the […]
Jonathan Taylor, Justin Fields, Jake Fromm are Viable Heisman Trophy longshots
Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa has been the favorite, but there might be some Heisman Trophy longshots to consider. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm, and Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor could all pull off the upset. One player that gamblers could have gotten insane odds on was LSU […]
One Bet, $100: Oklahoma-Texas Game Will See Longhorns Cover
The Oklahoma-Texas game is one of the biggest rivalries in college football, and the subject of my “One Bet, $100†pick for this week. Texas is an 11-point underdog, and I believe they will cover that number. Last week’s “One Bet, $100” was another loss. I picked SMU, who was […]
Jimmie Johnson Thinking of Retirement
After missing the Monster Energy Cup Series Playoff for the first time in his career, there were whispers that Jimmie Johnson might be considering retirement. The seven-time Cup champion is 44, and watched as 39-year-old Paul Menard announced he was retiring at the end of the 2019 season. Johnson hasn’t […]
Alabama, Clemson Return From Byes as Heavy Favorites
Oh Alabama and Clemson, we’ve missed you so. Both the No. 1 and No. 2 teams had last Saturday off, but return to the gridiron this Saturday. As usual the Crimson Tide and the Tigers are both double-digit favorites. Clemson is a 27-point pick over Florida State at home. Alabama […]
Errol Spence Jr. Seriously Injured, Expected to Live After One-Car Crash
Welterweight boxing champion Errol Spence Jr. was seriously injured following a one-car crash that took place in the early morning hours Thursday near Dallas. According to Dallas police, the accident took place just before 3 am, while the car was traveling at “a high rate of speed.†Ferrari Flipped Multiple […]
Philadelphia Eagles Begin a Mid-Season Schedule of Pain
The Philadelphia Eagles are 3-2 and tied with the Dallas Cowboys for the NFC East division lead. But, their next six games in the next seven weeks may be the toughest stretch for any team this season. When it’s over, the Eagles season might well be done as well. The […]
Another Mattress Mack Big Bet, Wagers $1.5 Million on Houston Astros to Win ALDS vs. Tampa Bay
Furniture store owner Jim McIngvale backed the Houston Astros once again with a sizable wager. In the last 24 hours, Mattress Mack placed two big bets totaling $1.5 million on the Houston Astros to win the 2019 ALDS. On Wednesday, Mattress Mack initially wagered $500,000 on the Astros at Circa […]
The Red River Rivalry Could Be a DFS Paradise
The day slate for this Saturday’s college football games offers many tough choices in the DFS world as offensive powerhouses like Oklahoma and Texas take the field in the Red River Rivalry. Which two quarterbacks should we draft among Sam Ehlinger, Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa? Which Crimson Tide receiver […]