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Betting bullets: Colts' $100 betting incentive shows how much NFL has changed its tune
A league that seemingly loathed betting now is allowing teams to incentivize fans to bet on their games. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian look at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
Westbrook boosts Lakers' title odds
With Russell Westbrook headed to Los Angeles, sportsbooks adjusted the Lakers' odds of winning it all next season.
NFL
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.
SUMMER OLYMPICS
Best bets for the Olympics
The Tokyo Olympics might not have fans in this edition, but there are still betting opportunities. Our analysts break down USA Men's Basketball chances and offer their best bets for the Games.
TOP HEADLINES
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.
NFL
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
Betting Bullets: Odds take big swing in Bucks' favor after win at Phoenix
Following three straight wins, the Bucks now have taken over as big favorites to win the NBA title. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian look at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
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.
MLB
Best bets heading into MLB's second half
Coming out of the All-Star break, our analysts look at more bets they like heading into the second half of the season.
NEWS - CHALK
Betting Bullets: McGregor injury creates brief confusion for bettors following loss to Poirier
Dustin Poirier's win over Conor McGregor capped off a big night for favorites at UFC 264. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian look at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
NFL
Who's the best bet to lead the NFL in rushing?
NFL
QB wagers to keep an eye on this season
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.
NEWS - CHALK
Betting Bullets: Online sportsbook launches from Nationals Park
The first online sports betting app tethered to a Major League Baseball venue launched last week. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian look at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
NEWS - CHALK
Betting bullets: Oddsmakers grapple with Aaron Rodgers, DeShaun Watson uncertainty
How do you handle spreads with the status of two star QBs up in the air? David Purdum and Doug Kezirian look at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The best bets for college football's opening week
NFL
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.
NFL
NFL schedule release: Bucs open title defense as 6-point favorite over Cowboys
The defending champion Buccaneers open the season as 6-point favorites against the Cowboys in their 2021 opener. Here are the spreads for every Week 1 game, including Monday Night Football in Las Vegas on ESPN.
NEWS - CHALK
No more bets: Q&A with retiring veteran Vegas bookmaker
Art Manteris, one of the longest tenured Las Vegas bookmakers announced his retirement this week. We look back at the biggest bets, biggest mistakes and what's next.
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.
NEWS - CHALK
Betting bullets: Aaron Rodgers report causes stir at sportsbooks
With the Aaron Rodgers report and the NFL draft, there is plenty going on in the sports world. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian take a look at the sports betting landscape.
NEWS - CHALK
Betting bullets: Sportsbooks seeing early action as NFL draft approaches
From the NFL draft to the NBA, there is plenty going on in the sports world. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian take a look at the sports betting landscape.
NEWS - CHALK
Betting bullets: Early NFL win total action, Jake Paul exceeds books' expectations
From the NFL to NBA to boxing, there is plenty going on in the sports world. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian take a look at the sports betting landscape.
NFL
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?
MLB
Best bets for the 2021 MLB season
We scoured the futures market to find you our best bets heading into the 2021 baseball season.
MLB
By the numbers: The betting impact of the new baseballs
What will be the impact of the new baseball on scoring and home runs in 2021? We explore some recent numbers.
MLB
Win totals, World Series odds and more for all 30 MLB teams
The Dodgers and Yankees are typical favorites, but some new teams join them near the top of World Series odds. Here are win total projections and odds for all 30 teams.
MLB
The basics of betting baseball: A beginner's guide
Don't know the difference between a money line and a run line? Our baseball betting glossary will help get you prepared for the 2021 MLB season.
NEWS - CHALK
Judge aims to get gambling addicts 'out of chaos' rather than send them to prison
As sports betting and online gambling spreads across the U.S., a judge is pushing for people with gambling problems to get treatment through diversion courts rather than jail time.
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
When March Madness went quiet in Las Vegas
The lights went out at sportbooks a year ago due to the coronavirus, but the return of the NCAA tournament is a big step in the industry's recovery.
NETS
NBA
How the Nets have transformed their championship odds
MLB
Go high on the Mets and Padres and other MLB over/unders to take
Baseball's over/unders are set. A look at some of those totals shows there are some good bets to be made.
NEWS - CHALK
Sports Betting's best of the week: Golden tickets, props, trends and more
From NBA to college hoops, NHL and UFC, there is plenty going on in the sports world post-football. Doug Kezirian and David Purdum take a weekly look at the sports betting landscape.
NEWS - CHALK
Dana White on growth of gambling and impact on MMA
NFL
Chiefs (+550) start as '21 favorite; Bucs at 11-1
The Chiefs, listed at +550 at Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill, are the favorite to win Super Bowl LVI. The Packers are next at +900, followed by the champion Buccaneers at +1,100.
NFL
How a Florida TV reporter caused a Super Bowl national anthem betting kerfuffle
"Some of the responses have been hilarious; some people are really mad." Zach Maskavich disrupted the international betting market on Friday.
NFL
It's flipping madness: 'Startling' amount bet on Super Bowl coin toss
It's a simple 50-50 scenario before the Super Bowl even begins, but the coin flip is the unofficial start -- and most popular part -- of betting the big game.
NFL
Super Bowl LV betting first look: Factors that could impact the spread
The spread and total have stayed relatively stable for the Super Bowl. Preston Johnson takes an early look at what could change as the game gets closer.
CHIEFS
NFL
Notable Super Bowl betting trends
Super Bowl LV is set with the Chiefs and Buccaneers. Here are some betting nuggets and trends for the big game
NFL
Notable Bets: Mahomes' injury throws oddsmakers for a loop
Patrick Mahomes' injury has thrown a wrench into setting lines for the AFC Championship, and there's a new favorite in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
NFL
Notable Bets - Bettors split on Ohio State, Alabama
Tons of action is coming in on the College Football National Championship, with books seeing near even action on both sides.
NFL
Notable Bets: Favorites, and bettors, win big in Week 17
The sportsbooks have had a very lucrative NFL season overall, but they were the big losers on the final Sunday before the playoffs.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Ending of Abilene Christian vs. Virginia holds the crown for 2020's Baddest Beat
NFL
Notable Bets: Receiverless Browns let down betting public
Most bettors liked the Browns over the Jets, even after their roster was decimated because of COVID-19 protocols. That led to a painful Week 16 for many people.
NFL
Purdum: After incredible Jets pick, same bettor faces $1 million sweat
Brian Wood bet the Jets would beat the Rams for their first win back in September, and now he's on the verge of winning $1 million.
Top Headlines
- Kane denies wife's allegations he bet on games
- Sources: Lakers agree to Westbrook blockbuster
- Volatile Packers' odds settle with Rodgers back
- Over/unders, SB, playoff odds for all NFL teams
- Nets open as '21-22 favorites; Lakers, Bucks next
- Avalanche, Golden Knights favorites for 2022 Cup
- Chiefs, Buccaneers open with highest win totals
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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.
