Last week, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale made two different wagers — $2 million each — on the Houston Astros to win the 2022 World series at +500 odds. According to numerous reports, Mattress Mack has at least $10 million wagered on the Astros to win the World Series in October. […]
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Health, Home Runs, Bullpen: Keys to a Successful 2nd Half for the NY Yankees
The New York Yankees (64-28) — thanks to a MLB-leading 33 home runs from Aaron Judge — secured the best record in baseball during the first half of the season, but can they maintain their torrid pace and remain healthy in the second half of the season? The Yankees need […]
Colorado Sports Betting: Tour de France, Wimbledon, F1, NBA Summer League, Sunday Night Baseball
I recently moved from California to Colorado — or in betting terms — from a state where there’s no legalized online gambling to a state that legalized online gambling, including sports betting. As a sportswriter and so-called sports junkie, I had the rare and amazing opportunity to have a successful […]
Will the Yankees Win the World Series Now that Corey Kluber Threw a No-Hitter?
According to a historical trend dating back to 1917, whenever a New York Yankees pitcher throws a no-hitter, the Yankees win the World Series in the same season 70% of the time. Corey Kluber tossed a no-hitter for the Yankees against the Texas Rangers last week, so will this historical […]
Bronx Deep Thoughts: New York Yankees 2021 Season Preview
It’s not officially the start of spring until the first pitch is thrown out on MLB’s Opening Day. Today, the New York Yankees commence their mission to win the World Series for a 28th championship. After multiple injury-plagued seasons, the Yankees hope key players can fade the injury bug and […]
Whale Watch: Mattress Mack Returns, Fires Away $250K on Beloved Houston Astros
It’s not officially the MLB playoffs until Mattress Mack places a six-figure wager on his hometown team, the Houston Astros. Mattress Mack bet $250,000 on the Astros at +150 odds to win Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Minnesota Twins (36-24), who lost 16 postseason games […]