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Thursday Night Football best bets: Broncos-Jets
A pair of 0-3 teams will kick off Week 4 on Thursday night. Here are our experts' best bets on the game, including a few props.
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'Stanford Steve' and 'The Bear': Week 5 college football picks, bets, nuggets
What's in store for this weekend? The fellas break down Week 5 of college football with their best bets, parlays worth playing and more.
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Week 5 college football best bets: Big games in the SEC
Looking for the best bets for Week 5 of the college football season? Our insiders offer their picks for the biggest games.
NEWS - CHALK
Best bets for UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana
Saturday's main event pits a tight match between Holly Holm and Irene Aldana. Here is where the betting value lies on the card.
TOP HEADLINES
NBA
Best bets for the 2020 NBA Finals: Lakers-Heat
Will it be the favorite Lakers or the Heat who take the NBA Finals? Our experts offer their best bets for the series.
NFL
NFL Week 4 market watch: Totals on the rise
Will overs continue to hit? Are the Packers laying too many points? Get Preston Johnson's take on shifting point spreads and totals heading into Week 4.
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Connelly: CFB's wild start and biggest overachievers
Bill Connelly breaks down the most unpredictable first month of a college football season ever, and which teams have performed best in terms of the point spreads.
NFL
Best Week 4 NFL Eliminator picks
Here are our recommended selections for your NFL survivor pools this week, with two teams standing way above the rest.
NEWS - CHALK
Best bets for PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship
Who is worth investing in, and whom should you fade? Our experts offer their best bets for the Sanderson Farms Championship.
HORSE RACING
Odds for the 145th Preakness Stakes
With the Preakness Stakes set to take place Saturday, here are the current odds for the 11-horse field. Derby winner Authentic is the favorite, just ahead of Art Collector.
MLB
2020 MLB playoff odds, picks and best bets
Sixteen teams take action in the 2020 MLB playoffs with a brand-new best-of-three first round. Our guys take a look and make picks for the first round, World Series and more.
NFL
Every NFL team's record against the spread and more
Three weeks complete in the 2020 NFL season and two undefeated teams against the spread. How is your team doing against the spread or total? A look at all 32 NFL teams in the sports betting world.
GIANTS
NFL
Daniel Jones, Giants cost bettors over a million
Here are the notable bets from Week 3 of the NFL season, including two $500,000 wagers on a winless team and a struggling young quarterback.
NFL
NFL Week 4 betting first look - Lines we like now
The Week 4 NFL lines are out after another good day for bettors picking overs. Here's a quick look at games worth a wager right away.
TENNIS
French Open 2020 best bets, outside shots, top brackets and picks
The men's draw at Roland Garros favors Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem, while on the women's side, it's anyone's game.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Connelly: Breaking down SEC matchups, win projections
Bill Connelly breaks down the opening of the SEC season, projected win totals, the first slate of games and what teams will have to do to cover spreads.
RAIDERS
NFL
Raiders, NFL took different paths to Las Vegas
An NFL team based in Sin City is now reality -- something unimaginable just a few years ago, but which makes a lot of sense for all sides.
NFL
Chiefs' win equals big loss for bookmakers
Here are the notable bets from Week 2 of the 2020 NFL season, including the ramifications of the Chiefs' comeback against the Chargers.
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Connelly: Does home field matter in college football?
Bill Connelly breaks down how home-field advantage has played out in college football so far this season, plus other effects related to the pandemic.
NFL
Jaguars upset bad for bettors, survivor-pool players
Here are the notable bets from Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season, including the damage inflicted by the Colts' loss to the Jaguars.
NFL
Will the 2020 NFL season see the death of home-field advantage?
A pandemic rages on as the NFL season prepares to kick off. How will COVID-19 and limited or no fans affect spreads? We explore.
BENGALS
NFL
Bengals winning No. 1 seed could make someone a millionaire
One bettor has plunked down $5,000 on the lowly Bengals to finish atop the AFC at 250-1 odds, and the payout would be $1.25 million.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Connelly: Using SP+ spreads to help determine CFB win totals
ESPN's Bill Connelly breaks down teams' potential win totals based on the size of SP+ spreads. Notre Dame is a big favorite in all but two of its games.
NFL
Tom Brady in Tampa Bay equals big betting on Bucs
The Chiefs are the favorites to win the Super Bowl, but the Buccaneers are the most popular choice among bettors -- that, and a whole lot more, in our NFL betting season preview.
NFL
2020 NFL best bets: A number we like on all 32 teams
With Super Bowl, division, over/unders and player props, there are plenty of available bets. Our experts run through the ones they like for each team.
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This bad beat had over bettors in South Alabama-Southern Miss. speechless
'Bettor Days' brings to life true and unforgettable gambling adventures
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Odds to win Big 12, ACC titles
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Is Florida poised to win the SEC title?
NBA
Best bets for the 2020 NBA playoffs
Are the Lakers really the team to beat out West? What about the Bucks in the East? Our experts offer their best bets for the NBA playoffs.
PATRIOTS
NFL
How will Pats players opting out affect playoff chances?
49ERS
NFL
Are the 49ers a good bet to make the playoffs?
PACKERS
NFL
Will the Packers regress this season?
NBA
Why betting big NBA playoff favorites could be a bust in 2020
The playing field has leveled in the NBA, with no home-court edge in Orlando and teams well rested after the coronavirus pandemic halted the season in March.
Best value bets for the NBA season restart
Which teams are worth taking a shot on to win the NBA Finals? Our experts offer their best bets for the championship and more.
NBA betting nuggets: Zest for Zion, Lakers love and notable line moves
As bettors and bookmakers try to figure out where the value lies as the NBA season restarts, here's a look at the market to help you bet.
NBA
Best individual betting seasons for every NBA team
If you were on the 2009-10 Bucks or the 2007-08 Celtics, you probably cashed in. Here are the best betting seasons for all 30 NBA teams over the last 30 years.
NBA's 10 best betting seasons of the past 30 years
The Spurs' 67% mark against the spread in 2011-12 is the NBA's best over the past 30 seasons. Here are the top 10 seasons ATS since 1990.
NBA's five best franchises to bet on over the past 30 years
Along with five championships, the Spurs also have the NBA's best record against the spread over the past 30 seasons. Here are five best cumulative ATS records since 1990.
NBA
Worst individual betting seasons for every NBA team
Bettors hoping to cash in on the Cavs following a Finals loss were dealt a bad hand in the 2017-18 season. Here are the worst betting seasons for all 30 NBA teams.
NBA's 10 worst betting seasons of the past 30 years
The Magic's 33.3% cover percentage in 2003-04 is the NBA's worst over the past 30 seasons. We explore the bottom 10 seasons ATS since 1990.
NBA's five worst teams to bet on over the past 30 years
Outside of the Kevin Garnett era, the Timberwolves have had mostly lean years against the spread over the past 30 seasons. Here are the five worst cumulative ATS records since 1990.
MLB
Baseball betting nuggets: Big bets, live dogs and umpires
Big bets, umpire trends, advanced statistics, hot starting pitchers and more. Here are all the stats to help you bet baseball in 2020.
MLB
MLB betting FAQ: What to make of a shortened season
Going into an unprecedented season, what do we need to know in terms of betting? We answer the biggest questions before play begins.
MLB
2020 MLB betting guide: Best bets for win totals, World Series and more
Will the Twins beat their win-total projections? Which players offer value to win the home run title and Cy Young Award? Our experts are here to offer their best bets.
NEWS - CHALK
The basics of betting baseball: A beginner's guide
Don't know the difference between a moneyline and a run line? Our baseball betting glossary will help get you prepared for MLB's 60-game season.
MLB
Best betting seasons for every MLB team over the past 20 years
Betting on the Orioles and A's in 2012 or the Mariners in 2001 would have paid big dividends. Here are the best betting seasons for each team from the past 20 years.
The 10 best MLB betting seasons from the past 20 years
The 2001 Seattle Mariners won bettors nearly 40 total units over the course of that magical season. Here are the 10 best MLB betting seasons from the past 20 years.
Five best MLB franchises to bet on over the past 20 years
Which five baseball teams have been the best to bet on over the past 20 years combined? Let's just say Moneyball paid off for bettors.
MLB
Worst betting seasons for every MLB team over the past 20 years
Backing the 2018 Orioles or the 2004 Diamondbacks cost bettors a pretty penny. Here are the worst betting seasons for each team from the past 20 years.
The 10 worst MLB teams to bet on over the past 20 years
Which baseball teams have been the worst to bet on over the past 20 years? Here are the bottom 10.
Five worst MLB franchises to bet on over the past 20 years
Which five baseball teams have been the worst to bet on over the past 20 years combined? Look away Detroit Tigers fans.
49ERS
NFL
Will Jimmy Garoppolo surpass 26 passing TDs this season?
CHIEFS
NFL
Will Mahomes surpass 37 passing TDs?
NFL
The best ATS season ever for every NFL team
The New England Patriots went a remarkable 13-2-1 against the spread in 2003. Here are the best betting seasons for all 32 NFL teams.
NFL's 12 best betting seasons of the Super Bowl Era
The San Diego Chargers went an astonishing 13-1-2 against the spread in 2004. Here are the NFL's best team-betting seasons of the Super Bowl Era.
Five best NFL franchises to bet on during the Super Bowl era
Which franchises have been best for bettors to back against the spread during the Super Bowl era? Here are the top five.
NFL
The worst ATS season ever for every NFL team
The 2017 Cleveland Browns went 0-16 and a mere 4-12 against the spread. Here are the worst ATS seasons ever for all 32 NFL teams.
NFL's worst betting seasons of the Super Bowl era
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went 0-14 in their inaugural 1976 season, including 2-10-2 against the spread. Here are the 11 worst team betting seasons of the Super Bowl era.
Five worst NFL franchises to bet on during the Super Bowl era
Who have been the worst teams to bet on against the spread during the Super Bowl era? Here are the bottom five.
MLB
World Series odds, pennant odds and win totals for all 30 MLB teams
To no one's surprise, the Dodgers and Yankees are still the favorites to reach the Fall Classic. Here are the win totals, pennant, division and World Series odds for all 30 teams.
TABLE TENNIS
Gambling on table tennis is blowing up -- but are the matches legit?
When live sports went dark, table tennis became one of the only options for sports bettors. But details on matches are sketchy, scarce and sometimes kept secret.
NFL
Best NFL player prop bets for the 2020 season
Will Christian McCaffrey reach his lofty expectations for 2020? Our gambling and fantasy experts offer their best prop bets.
Top Headlines
- 5Dimes reaches $46.8M settlement with feds
- Lakers heavy Finals faves, but Heat popular bet
- Derby winner Authentic favorite to win Preakness
- Spanish player suspended 4 years for courtsiding
- Seahawks QB Wilson now favorite for NFL MVP
- Chiefs SB favorites, but most bets are for Bucs
- Clemson, Bama top updated national title odds
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Simple rules, huge payoff: This is the oral history of how a little-known NFL betting competition for Las Vegas sharps became a national phenomenon for everyone else.
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Here is your one-stop shop of all relevant content, now that the Supreme Court has struck down PASPA.
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