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NFL picks: Week 2 best bets
Looking for the best betting value in Week 2 of the NFL season? We have a play for every Sunday game.
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Mike Clay's guide to NFL player props for Week 2
Will Kyler Murray reach his lofty passing projection? Will Antonio Brown back up his big Week 1? Mike Clay breaks down his favorite player props for Week 2.
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Betting market watch: Line moves, early action and bookmaker insights
David Purdum gives an update on where the money lies in Week 2 NFL games, which teams are popular tickets, college insights and more.
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Best Week 2 NFL Eliminator picks
Who are the top picks in NFL survivor pools? The Packers struggled in Week 1 but are among three double-digit favorites in Week 2. Here are our best options.
NFL Week 2 betting nuggets: ATS, over/unders and trends
Betting notes and trends heading into the biggest games of the weekend.
Betting Takeaways from ESPN.com NFL Power Rankings
With Week 1 in the books, Tyler Fulghum breaks down the ESPN.com Power Rankings to look for an edge for bettors.
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Every NFL team's record against the spread and more
NFL underdogs covered in 12 of 16 games in Week 1. What's in store for Week 2? Here are more league and team trends.
TOP HEADLINES
NEWS - CHALK
Best bets for UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann
Saturday's main event features two fighters trying to get into the crowded light heavyweight title picture. Here is where the betting value lies on the card.
NFL
Notable bets: NFL and betting relationship evolving; bettors' success remains same
Here are the notable bets from Week 1 of the NFL season, including five six-figure wagers on Sunday's games.
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Big changes coming to the NFL's sports betting landscape this season
Sports betting will be infused into the NFL experience more than ever this season.
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NFL best bets: Picks, betting advice and 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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SEASON PREVIEW
NFL storylines from sportsbooks: Bettors looking to bounce back in 2021 after a losing 2020 NFL season
NFL bettors will need to beat the trends if they want to beat the books this season.
Mike Clay's guide to NFL player props
Mike Clay breaks down his favorite 2021 player props for the NFL season.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
College football 2021 SP+ win total predictions
Bill Connelly uses his college football SP+ projections to make his win total predictions for each and every FBS conference heading into the 2021 CFB season.
Stanford Steve and The Bear: College football picks and best bets for 2021
What's in store this season? The fellas preview the 2021 college football season with their best bets, from player props to over/under bets and conference winners.
College football picks: Everything you need to know to bet football this season
Planning to bet on games this season? Here's your one-stop shop for all the information you need to help you make your picks.
BETTING HEAD FAKES
The head-fake game: How sharp bettors fool the betting market
Professional sports bettors have multiple ways to move and shake up the betting market. A betting head fake is one such tactic pros use to game the system and one used very recently in the WNBA.
CONFERENCE PICKS
Best SEC college football bets: The numbers our experts like most
Will Alabama be able to run the table in 2021? Is Georgia a worthy National Championship contender? Our experts provide their SEC best bets.
Big Ten college football best bets: Will Michigan get to eight wins?
Will Michigan turn it around? Can Penn State win the conference? Our experts provide their Big Ten best bets.
Pac-12 college football best bets: Is Washington a strong value?
Is Washington a sleeping giant out West? Will USC get to nine wins? Our experts detail their Pac-12 best bets.
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NFL player props, over/unders, and Super Bowl and playoff odds for all 32 teams
Your one-stop shop for every NFL futures bet, as well as which props our NFL Nation reporters have their eyes on.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
College football best bets for the Group of 5 and independents: Will Notre Dame win nine games?
What type of year will Notre Dame have? Will UNLV find a way to win two games? Our experts go over their best bets for the Group of 5 and independents.
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Rookie QBs, Ravens and low-scoring games among trends to watch
Does the Ravens preseason win streak mean anything? How about the first impressions of Justin Fields and Trey Lance? Joe Fortenbaugh breaks down the insights and trends that bettors should take from this weekend's preseason games.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Big 12 college football best bets: Is TCU being overlooked?
Can TCU get to eight wins? Will Kansas win two games? Our experts weigh in and provide their Big 12 best bets.
NEWS - CHALK
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
Best ACC college football bets: Will the Tar Heels win 10 games?
Will North Carolina get to 10 wins in 2021? Our experts dig into that and provide their ACC best bets.
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Volume and volatility: How should you approach player prop bets?
Our top betting analysts sit down with our top fantasy football analysts to discuss how to approach player props this year.
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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.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
College football conference odds, win totals and early lines
A running list of the latest college football odds by conference.
NEWS - ANALYTICS
Division favorites, win totals and the NFL's best (and worst) teams: Takeaways from the 2021 projections
The ESPN Football Power Index projections are live. Here's how our model believes the 2021 season will play out.
NEWS - CHALK
Betting bullets: Big bets on Buccaneers to go 17-0
Is a perfect season on tap for the Bucs? It would pay off big for some bettors. David Purdum looks at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
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Best NFL player prop bets for the 2021 season
Will Baker Mayfield top his passing yards projection? Can Zeke reach 10 TDs? Our analysts offer an early look at their best player prop bets.
NBA
NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Where the Bucks, Suns and every team stand right now
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
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Best bets on 2021 NFL season win totals
Will Dak's return spark the Cowboys? Will the Dolphins build off a breakout season? Our experts offer their best bets on NFL win totals.
NEWS - CHALK
Winning by losing: Bookmakers' marketing tactic divides betting industry
When is a loss not a loss? Offering refunds or credits on 'bad beats' has been a marketing win for some sportsbooks, while others question the practice.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Betting Bullets: College football teams bettors are targeting, fading
Some college football lines have already seen significant movement. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian look at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
Best Bets: College football win totals
Team win totals are out for the 2021 season, and our analysts are here to offer their best bets.
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A gamble on Brady's move to Tampa Bay leads to profits
Was Tom Brady really going to leave the Patriots? One bettor's intuition turned into a big win with a chance for another score.
PHIL MICKELSON
Mickelson defies 200-1 PGA odds in blow to books
Phil Mickelson faced some of the longest odds of his career at the PGA Championship. But the 50-year-old defied the odds, captured his sixth major title and delivered a blow to some sportsbooks that they hadn't felt since Tiger Woods last won the Masters.
NEWS - CHALK
3-year evolution of American sports betting: From taboo to revenue
Ads, media coverage and pingpong -- the sports gambling industry is booming since the Supreme Court decision allowing for its expansion.
NFL
NFL schedule release: Week 1 games to bet now
The NFL schedule is out, and we have lines for all 16 Week 1 games. Here are some games to jump on early.
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
Bad Beats: Worst of College Basketball Season
Bad beats. They're a part of life for gamblers. ESPN2 will be revisiting some of the worst ones from the college hoops season.
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NFL win total predictions: Our reporters make over/under picks for all 32 teams
The initial Caesars William Hill win total projections for the 2021 NFL season are out, so where does your team fall in the over/under debate?
Top Headlines
- LSU, Caesars agree to historic sponsorship deal
- Sharks' Kane thinks he'll be cleared by NHL
- Raiders' upset caps record week for underdogs
- NFL's opening weekend produces record betting
- Mahomes is MVP favorite; bettors like Bills' Allen
- Survey: 36% more adults expected to bet on NFL
- What does major CFB over- or underachievement mean this early?
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Legalization of sports betting homepage
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.
