The 2018 NFL offseason hasn’t even begun yet, but the first major trade of the year has already happened. The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to send quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins in exchange for a third-round draft pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller. According to a report by […]
Sports Betting
Where’s the Smart Money on Long Shot Super Bowl Prop Bets?
Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles is going to be a Super Bowl rookie with all the nerves that go with it, and if bettors believe the jitters will get to him, there’s an intriguing prop bet that could pay off well. Foles is a +200 to throw an incompletion on his […]
Kevin Love Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks with Hand Injury, Adding to Cleveland Woes
The recently struggling Cleveland Cavaliers will be facing even more adversity, as forward Kevin Love will likely miss six to eight weeks with a fractured left hand. Love suffered the injury during the first quarter of Cleveland’s game Tuesday, a contest they would go on to lose 125-114 to the […]
Hideki Matsuyama Seeks Three-Peat at Waste Management Open
With the Tiger Woods circus off the PGA Tour for the next two tournaments, the emphasis on betting will be on the favorites at the PGA Tour’s Waste Management Open. Two-time defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and No. 3 ranked Jordan Spieth are 9/1 picks to win this week in Scottsdale, […]
Goodell: NFL Will Focus on Integrity if Supreme Court Overturns PASPA
With the Supreme Court still months away from ruling on the fate of the legalized sports betting in the United States, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says that his league will be ready to deal with the outcome, no matter what it might be. During an appearance on ESPN’s Golic and […]
Ronda Rousey Moves from MMA to Pro Wrestling by Inking Contract with WWE
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has signed a full-time contract with WWE, a new direction for the mixed-martial artist that was announced simultaneously with her surprise appearance at the end of Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. Rousey didn’t speak and didn’t wrestle, but instead appeared at the conclusion of […]
Mystery World Series Gambler Bets $1.7 Million on Super Bowl
The Las Vegas bettor dubbed “Sir Let it Ride,” who won $14 million on the first six games of the World Series, is trying his skill at football. He has reportedly placed seven-figure wagers at several area sports book on Sunday’s Super Bowl. He apparently likes the underdog Philadelphia Eagles […]
LA Clippers Trade Blake Griffin to Detroit Pistons in Blockbuster Six-Player Deal
The Los Angeles Clippers traded All-Star forward Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons as part of a blockbuster deal announced Monday evening. The deal involves six players and two draft picks in total. The Pistons are receiving Griffin along with Brice Johnson and Willie Reed. In exchange, the Clippers will […]
Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin Set for Cinco de Mayo Rematch
It wasn’t a matter of if Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin were going to have a rematch, it was when it would occur — and now both have agreed on May 5. Promoters for the fighters said they hope the Cinco de Mayo rematch will quell the controversy after the […]
Chief Wahoo to be Dropped from Cleveland Indians Uniforms
The controversial “Chief Wahoo” logo that has adorned the uniforms of the Cleveland Indians since 1948 will soon be gone from Major League Baseball games. On Monday, the team announced that the logo will be removed from the uniforms worn by players starting in the 2019 season. The logo, a […]
Will Rob Gronkowski Play? Super Bowl Status Still Uncertain for Patriots TE
Tight End Rob Gronkowski, one of the most integral parts of New England’s offense, worked out on Saturday but has still not been cleared from concussion protocol. Internet sportsbooks still believe the tight end will be on the field in the 2018 Super Bowl and have him at a -150 […]
Tampa Bay Lightning Enter Second Half of Season as Stanley Cup Favorites
The Tampa Bay Lightning are not only at the top of the standings coming out of the NHL All-Star Break, but they’re also the odds-on choice to win the 2018 Stanley Cup. Tampa Bay is listed as an 11/2 favorite to walk aw at William Hill, where oddsmakers have the […]
Tom Brady Clear Favorite to Win Super Bowl MVP, for Fifth Time
New England quarterback Tom Brady has won more MVPs in the Super Bowl than any other player in history and oddsmakers believe he will capture the honor for the fifth time. The two-time winner of the regular-season MVP award opened as a 4-5 favorite to take the hardware on Sunday. […]
Roger Federer Wins 20th Grand Slam Title at Australian Open
Roger Federer survived a five-set battle against Marin Cilic to claim his sixth Australian Open title and his 20th overall Grand Slam championship. The finalists battled throughout a back-and-forth affair, with the Swiss legend eventually coming out on top 6-2, 6-7 (7-5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. Federer looked to be just about […]
Hair Color, Wardrobe Malfunctions, Brady Retirement, and Other Crazy Super Bowl Novelty Bets
Millions of dollars will be bet on the 2018 Super Bowl, and only a fraction of that amount will be on who will win the game. The majority of the money will be on the proposition bets. While gamblers can choose the coin toss winner or who will score first […]
Big Money Being Bet on Underdog Philly, Driving Down Super Bowl Odds
Money is flowing into Nevada sports books for Super Bowl bets, and a good portion of it is being placed on the Philadelphia Eagles. So much so that facilities are adjusting the line to try and entice more wagers on New England. So far it isn’t working. The line at […]
Top College Football Recruiting Classes Improve Georgia, Ohio State Title Odds
Two weeks from National Signing Day for high school football recruits, Ohio State seems to hold a slight edge over Georgia when it comes to who has the top class of incoming freshman, according to 247 Sports, which tracks recruiting nationwide. Another site has Georgia a small favorite over Ohio […]
NHL All Star Game Format Presents Unique Hockey Betting Opportunities
Professional All Star games tend not to receive much action at the betting window. But with three games, an over-under, and MVP voting, the NHL All Star Game presents several advantage situations for the savvy hockey bettor. The unique format calls for the Metropolitan Division to face off against the […]
Roger Federer, Simona Halep Favored to Win Australian Open Finals
Roger Federer will look to win his sixth Australian Open championship and 20th Grand Slam title when he takes on Marin Cilic Sunday. Federer eased into the finals after Hyeon Chung retired while trailing 6-1, 5-2 in their semifinal match. Chung was suffering from blisters on his left foot when […]
Miami Marlins Fire Sale Helps Other Teams Improve Their World Series Odds
The Miami Marlins dealt another high-salary player on Thursday when it shipped outfielder Christian Yelich to Milwaukee for Lewis Brinson and three minor leaguers. The trade was the fourth in an effort to reduce the club’s payroll. The team was set to pay out $140 million had they kept all […]