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Best bets for the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs
From the first round all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, here are the bets our experts like for the playoffs.
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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.
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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.
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PGA Tour best bets: AT&T Byron Nelson
The PGA Championship is a week away, but the tour first will head to Texas for the AT&T Byron Nelson. Here are our best bets for the event.
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Betting bullets: Struggling Lakers still NBA title favorite at some books
Why aren't the Lakers' odds dipping? Where is the early NFL action? David Purdum and Doug Kezirian take a look at the sports betting landscape.
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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.
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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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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.
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Inside NFL draft betting: Why bookmakers hate the props
Pro bettors love betting the NFL draft. Bookmakers, however, despise it. We look at some of the horror stories of taking bets on what's considered one of the "sharpest" betting markets offered.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Sports betting's best of the week: Mattress Mack at it again, props, trends and more
A $1 million NCAA tournament bet, a wild losing streak ... there's plenty going on in the world of betting. Doug Kezirian and David Purdum take a weekly look at the sports betting landscape.
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.
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
Notable bets: Sportsbooks win big as fans and action return for March Madness
Bettors and fans returned to the windows for March Madness, with most losing. However, one bettor turned $10 into more than $33K on NCAA tournament action.
NBA
Nets title faves at books following LeBron's injury
With LeBron James potentially sidelined for multiple weeks due to a high ankle sprain, the Nets have surpassed the Lakers as favorites to win the NBA title at some sportsbooks.
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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.
NBA
The betting takeaways at the NBA All-Star break
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
NHL
Best bets for the 2021 NHL season
What are the best Stanley Cup value bets? Which player is worth a look for MVP? It's all part of our NHL betting guide.
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.
NFL
Every NFL team's record against the spread and more
The Dolphins and Bills finished at 11-5 ATS this season, sitting atop the ATS standings. Here are more league and team trends.
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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.
NBA
NBA champion? League MVP? Bets we like for 2020-21
On the opening day of the NBA season, our experts share their best bets for team performances and individual awards.
NFL
NBA Notable Bets: Lakers love dominating betting market
With the new NBA season about to begin, here's a look at the basketball betting market -- on the title, the MVP award and a whole lot more.
NFL
Notable Bets: A Jets bet you won't believe
The Jets shocked the sports world by upsetting the Rams in Week 15, but one bettor in New Jersey saw it coming way back in September.
Top Headlines
- Rombauer upsets Medina Spirit to win Preakness
- Surprising Knicks covering spread at historic rate
- Big bets on long-shot Hawks to win NBA title
- Betting market surged ahead of Lance pick
- New deal to expand sports gambling in Florida
- NFL game betting-line typo costs BetMGM $10K
- Chiefs, Buccaneers open with highest win totals
- NFL to partner with Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel
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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.
