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Best bets for Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers
Two NFC South rivals in desperate need of a win meet on Thursday. Here are our experts' picks for the game, including some props.
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Stanford Steve and The Bear: Week 9 college football picks, bets, nuggets
What's in store for this weekend? The fellas break down Week 9 of college football with their best bets, parlays worth playing and more.
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Week 9 college football best bets
Our college football experts offer their picks on some of the biggest games this weekend, including Ohio State's prime time game at Penn State.
NEWS - CHALK
Best bets for UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva
Saturday's main event features Anderson Silva in his final fight, against Uriah Hall. Here is where the betting value lies on the card.
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NFL Week 8 market watch: Unbeaten Steelers are overrated
Preston Johnson offers his take on the NFL power rankings, and analyzes three Week 8 games that bettors have been jumping on.
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Connelly: College football's Reliables and Unreliables
Bill Connelly breaks down which teams you can count on every week, and which ones are highly unpredictable, from a betting perspective.
NFL
Best Week 8 NFL Eliminator picks
Here are our recommended selections for your NFL survivor pools this week, including a team from the NFC East, seriously.
NFL
Betting battleground: The fight over where people bet in the future
Las Vegas has suffered through the pandemic, and increased competition, but Derek Stevens is betting big on Sin City and the future of sportsbooks.
NFL
Todd Gurley mistake, missed PAT produce big swings at sportsbooks
Todd Gurley's unintentional touchdown and Cody Parkey's missed extra point led to millions of dollars changing hands on Sunday.
NFL
Every NFL team's record against the spread and more
Seven weeks complete in the 2020 NFL season and no team is undefeated against the spread -- and the Cowboys are now 0-7 ATS. How is your team doing against the spread or total? A look at all 32 NFL teams in the sports betting world.
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NFL Week 8 betting first look: Lines we like now
Week 7 isn't quite over, but the point spreads are out for all the Week 8 matchups. Preston Johnson picked out three games right away.
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Why Memphis-UCF was a bad beat
JETS
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Jets still attracting Super Bowl bets ... seriously
Here are the notable bets from Week 6 of the NFL season, including a few wild wagers on the 0-6 Jets to win it all.
NFL
A $3 million parlay, and a huge bet that nearly backfired
Here are the notable bets from Week 5 of the NFL season, plus a $240,000 wager on BYU that earned only $3,400 and barely came through.
NFL
NFL scoring uptick challenges bookies, benefits bettors
NFL scoring is at an all-time high, and the sportsbooks can't keep up. Here's an inside look at the high NFL totals and what books are doing about them.
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Bettors, sportsbooks adjust to COVID-19 postponements
Here are the notable bets from Week 4 of the NFL season, plus what happened in the betting world when Steelers-Titans and Patriots-Chiefs were pushed back.
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Bayern, Man City are Champions League favorites
The defending champs have been made co-favorites after the Champions League draw, but there are better choices from a betting perspective.
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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.
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.
GIANTS
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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- Billy Walters sues federal officials for leaks
- N.J. books top own monthly sports betting mark
- Capital One Arena book sees 3,800 bets a day
- Las Vegas getting first men's hoops regional
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SuperContest oral history
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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All you need to know before making your picks. PickCenter's data comes from two main sources: TeamRankings and numberFire.
