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WNBA betting storylines: Clark the MVP favorite, Bueckers a popular long shot
A closer look at the top betting storylines heading into the 2026 WNBA season, from MVP to Rookie of the Year and more.
MLB
Betting tips for Wednesday: Bank on Nick Kurtz in Philly?
All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Wednesday, May 6.
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PGA TOUR
How to bet the Truist Championship: Schauffele's skill set bodes well at Quail Hollow
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the Truist Championship, and the best bets to make.
NBA ROUND 2 BEST BETS
2026 NBA playoffs betting: Thunder sweep among best bets for Round 2
Our experts provide their best bets for each series in the NBA conference semifinals.
HISTORY FOR LEBRON
Never in his historic career has LeBron James been this big of an underdog. The Los Angeles Lakers are around 15.5-point underdogs to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday in Game 1 of their series. That’s the largest underdog role for James in the playoffs or regular season, per ESPN Research. The next largest spread on a game involving James came in the 2018 Finals when the Cleveland Cavaliers were 13-point underdogs to the Golden State Warriors.
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA Futures: Wolves move to 25-1 after Game 1 win over Spurs
The Timberwolves moved to 25-1 to win the NBA championship after their big road win over the Spurs in Game 1 of the conference semifinals.
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Sabres, Canadiens enter the Round 2 chat
Here are previews for both of Wednesday's games, plus highlights and key plays from Tuesday's contest.
First-round betting guide: A bet and Conn Smythe prediction for every team
Odds, Conn Smythe Trophy picks and future bets for every first-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Stanley Cup odds: Eastern favorite Hurricanes look for 2-0 lead vs. Flyers
The Avalanche, Hurricanes and Golden Knights lead Stanley Cup favorites as the NHL's second round starts.
NFL DRAFT
Showing Jeremiyah some Love? Three bets to make on top of this year's rookie class
Three bets to make following the drafting of two potential franchise stars in the NFL draft in the first three picks.
NFL futures: Hierarchy largely unchanged after draft; Rams still favorites
Every NFL team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.
NFL draft faces a new insider betting risk
Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.
GOLF MAJORS BETTING
Scheffler 4-1 or shorter to win each of the next four golf majors, McIlroy next
Odds for next four golf majors: 2026 PGA Championship, U.S. Open and the Open Championship, 2027 Masters.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Sorsby hires attorney amid NCAA probe
- NCAA reveals Fordham point-shaving plot details
- Key figure in hoops gambling plot to plead guilty
- Jones 1st to plead guilty in NBA gambling case
- Feds planning to file new charges against Rozier
- Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling
- Love favored for ROY, followed by Tate, Mendoza
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Rookie bettors camp
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Rookie bettors camp: Ultimate bankroll survival guide
Sports betting can be fun, but you need to have a plan. Here's everything you need to know about establishing a bankroll to bet responsibly.
Guide to betting
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Rookie bettors camp: Strategies to try to beat the book
Sports betting can be fun, but you need to have a plan. Here are the strategies and everything you need to know to be in the best position to bet this football season
