Two key players on the Kansas City Chiefs are dealing with injuries that have head coach Andy Reid concerned about the outcome of Sunday’s AFC Divisional Playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium. Tight end Travis Kelce is dealing with a bone bruise in his knee, while defensive tackle Chris Jones has […]
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One Bet, $100: No Emotional Victory for Vikings in Minnesota-San Francisco NFC Divisional Playoff Game
Emotional victories are draining, especially in the playoffs, and the Viking’s OT win over the the Saints last weekend should affect the outcome of their Saturday NFC Divisional Playoff game against San Francisco. That’s why, with this week’s One Bet, $100, I’m taking the 49ers and giving away the seven […]
NFL Week 17: Totals Trends Suggest Four Possible Under Wagers
The NFL may be a pass-happy league, but betting on unders is clearly the way to go in late-season games. Both recent and long-term trends suggest that bettors haven’t yet caught on to the value of unders when wagering on totals, especially in the final week. This Sunday, four games […]
Can’t Guard Mike 99: Saints’ WR Michael Thomas Joins Exclusive Madden 99 Club
Welcome to the exclusive Madden 99 Club, Michael Thomas. The ratings adjusters at EA Sports sent the New Orleans Saints wide receiver an early Christmas present this year when they upgraded Thomas to a 99 rating on their popular football video game, Madden NFL 20. EA Sports bestowed Thomas, known […]
Quickie Recap NFL Week 16: Michael Thomas Reception Record, Ravens No. 1 Seed in AFC
During the penultimate week of the NFL regular season, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas set a new single-season record for most receptions, breaking Marvin Harrison’s record of 143 catches. The Baltimore Ravens (13-2) won their ninth game in a row and locked up the #1 seed in the […]
NFL Betting Recap: Prop Bettors Cash In on Jameis Winston and Brandin Cooks
It didn’t take long for a Jameis Winston and Brandin Cooks prop bet to pay off in their Sunday NFL games. Several sportsbooks offered the prop bet for the two players, and watched as they cashed quickly. The prop bets are a new wrinkle created by sportsbooks this season, and […]
Key Trends in Sports Betting: Monday, December 23, 2019
Here’s a look at some powerful betting trends for today’s — and tonight’s — games in college football, college basketball, the NHL, NBA, and NFL. The most significant trend for each sport is listed below. Check them out. Which teams are hot and which are not? Here’s a quick-and-easy guide […]
LOLJets: Steeltown Beatdown, Pittsburgh Now on AFC Wild Card Bubble
Christmas came early for the LOLJets. The New York Jets (6-9) defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10, and knocked the Steelers (8-7) out of the AFC Wild Card. The defense stepped up big time in the fourth quarter to seal a fifth victory for the Jets over their last seven games. […]
NFL Home Dog Alert Week 16: Bucs, Titans, Jets, Browns, Eagles, Bears
Heading into NFL Week 16, or the penultimate week of the regular season, some of the same familiar faces are home dogs once again, including the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Week 16’s other home dogs include the Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, and Chicago Bears. The […]
Josh Gordon Suspended Indefinitely for Violating NFL Substance Abuse and PED Policies
The NFL has indefinitely suspended Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon for violations of the league’s substance abuse policies, including the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The suspension is the sixth for Gordon since 2013, and the fifth to involve substance abuse issues. Gordon Split Time with Pats, Seahawks in 2019 […]
NFL Playoff Picture: Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles on the Bubble
The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) currently hold the second AFC wild-card spot, but the Tennessee Titans (8-6) are on the NFL playoff bubble. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills secured an AFC wild-card berth, and are currently the #5 seed. The Philadelphia Eagles still have a shot at advancing to the playoffs if […]
Seattle Seahawks Now 8/1 Odds to Ship 2020 Super Bowl
The Seattle Seahawks (11-3) are tied for the best record in the NFC, and currently occupy first place in the NFC West. Oddsmakers recently adjusted the Seahawks to 8/1 odds to win the 2020 Super Bowl, which puts them as the sixth-best favorite on the futures board, according to William […]
Drew Brees Passes Peyton Manning, Sets New Record with 541 Touchdowns
During a 34-7 blowout against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke the record for most career touchdowns when he tossed his 540th TD to snap Peyton Manning’s mark of 539. Brees finished the game with four touchdowns and currently has 541 TD […]
Bad Beats for the Bookies: Last-Second Defensive TDs Let Eagles Cover, 49ers-Falcons Hit Over
Unlikely endings in two games on Sunday’s NFL slate led to bad beats for some bettors, though it was the bookmakers that took the majority of the losses from the last second turnarounds. First, the Philadelphia Eagles came from behind to not only beat the Washington Redskins, but to also […]
NFL Betting Recap: Ravens, Patriots, Tannehill Break NFL Betting Trends
NFL betting trends are meant to broken, and the Ravens, Patriots, and Ryan Tannehill all had theirs snapped in Week 15. Tennessee Titan’s quarterback Tannehill’s was, maybe, the most impressive as he and the Titans failed to hit over for the first time in their last eight games. It started […]
NFL Quickie Recap Week 15: Bad Beats, Big Boost by Texans, and Rams Dunzo
The Houston Texans held off the Tennessee Titans and took a giant leap forward in securing the AFC South title. The loss for the Titans kept them on the AFC wild-card bubble. Meanwhile, bad beats prevailed in NFL Week 15, with bettors getting stiff-armed by last-second gaffes from the San […]
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Talks Patriots Investigation, Playoff Reseeding
In what could be considered a state of the NFL update, Commissioner Roger Goodell took time out of a league meeting in Dallas on Wednesday to brief the media on several topics, including the Patriots videotaping investigation and playoff reseeding. Goodell spent most of his time at the podium discussing […]
2020 Super Bowl Betting: Ravens, Niners, Chiefs Up — Pats, Saints, Seahawks Down
After key victories in Week 14, the betting odds for 2020 Super Bowl improved for the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, Super Bowl betting odds for losing teams such as the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, and Seattle Seahawks all decreased. The Baltimore Ravens […]
NFL Playoffs: Rams and Eagles Back on the Bubble, Titans Surging
The hunt for the NFL playoffs got a whole lot more interesting this weekend, with both the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles wiggling their way back onto the NFC bubble. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans won six out of their last seven games to put themselves into playoff consideration in […]
Quickie Recap NFL Week 14: 94 Combined Points for Saints/Niners in Game of the Year
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the New Orleans Saints during a 48-46 offensive explosion at the Superdome. The shootout between the Saints and Niners is the leading contender for NFL Game of the Year. Fans kept a close eye on the Niners and Saints showdown because the NFC championship could […]