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NFL Week 13 market watch: A coaching mismatch like no other
Preston Johnson breaks down Patriots-Chargers from a coaching perspective, plus he shares his weekly power rankings.
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Connelly: Alabama's numbers are entering historic territory
Alabama looks like one of the best teams ever on paper. Here's a look at how the Crimson Tide's numbers compare to those of other contenders and previous versions of the Tide.
TOP HEADLINES
NFL
Every NFL team's record against the spread and more
12 weeks into the 2020 NFL season, the Dolphins and Steelers sit at the top of the ATS standings. The Cowboys fell to 2-9 ATS, at the bottom of the standings by themselves.
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
These Bad Beats prove costly for college basketball bettors
NFL
Notable Bets: The remaking of the Saints-Broncos point spread
The Broncos weren't the only ones scrambling this week. Bookmakers had to try envisioning a team without any quarterbacks, too.
NFL
Notable Bets: Survivor contest disaster, plus another bad Sunday for betting public
One bettor might have cost himself a million dollars by oversleeping on Saturday, and the sportsbooks cleaned up on Sunday as well.
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The ending of Abilene Christian vs. Virginia creates all-time Bad Beat
NBA
Best bets for 2020-21 NBA season win totals
NBA win totals are out. Here are some of our favorite bets to go over or under entering the season, including the defending champs.
MMA
McGregor's strong fan base impacting betting line vs. Poirier
NFL
Notable Bets: Chubb's choice, Hail Murray and Patriots upset light up sportsbooks
Week 10 featured two wild finishes that made a big difference for bettors, plus a big upset to wrap up the slate Sunday.
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Toledo vs. Western Michigan was a disaster for MACtion bettors everywhere
NFL
Midseason NFL betting report: Prime time 'dogs and overs shining
Bookmakers and bettors have battled back and forth, while underdogs and overs have been money-makers through nine weeks.
NFL
Notable Bets: Steelers comeback completes parlay worth nearly $500K
Steelers and Chiefs survive upset bids but don't cover, leading to another winning weekend for the sportsbooks, except for one notable winning bettor.
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There's a lot to unpack in this VA Tech - Liberty Bad Beat
NFL
NFL 'dogs bark in Week 8, betting public suffers
The Vikings' upset of the Packers and the Bengals' takedown of the Titans, among other surprises, led to a rough weekend for many NFL bettors.
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This all-time bad beat has SVP beside himself
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.
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How will shortened Pac-12 season affect CFP chances?
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.
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.
NFL
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.
NEWS - CHALK
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
- Wolves take Edwards 1st; Wiseman, Ball go next
- Chubb choice costs bettors as Browns fail to cover
- NCAA official warns against player-based betting
- Johnson wins Masters in record-breaking fashion
- Authentic's Breeders' Cup track record updated
- Louisiana, Md., S. Dakota approve sports betting
- Clemson's Lawrence no longer Heisman favorite
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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.
