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'Stanford Steve' and 'The Bear': Week 3 college football picks, bets, nuggets
What's in store for this weekend? The fellas break down Week 3 of college football with their best bets, underdogs worth playing and more.
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Week 3 college football best bets: Miami worth a shot as underdog?
Looking for the best bets for Week 3 of the college football season? Our betting insiders offer their picks for the biggest games.
NFL Week 2 best bets: Picks on every Sunday game
Looking for the best betting value in Week 2 of the NFL season? We have at least one play for each and every game.
TOP HEADLINES
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Best bets for UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley
Colby Covington is a big favorite over Tyron Woodley in Saturday's welterweight main event. Here's where the betting value lies on the card.
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Best bets for Bass Pro Shops Night Race
The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol on Saturday for the third race of the playoffs. Our insiders offer their best bets, including a 250-1 long shot.
NFL
NFL Week 2 market watch: Five line moves worth noting
Are bettors overreacting to the Cowboys' loss to the Rams? Get Preston Johnson's take on that, and four other big line moves heading into Week 2.
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Connelly: Does home field matter in college football?
Bill Connelly breaks down how home-field advantage has played out in college football so far this season, plus other effects related to the pandemic.
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Best bets for the U.S. Open
Dustin Johnson comes in hot for the U.S. Open at Winged Foot. Is he the best bet to win on this difficult track? Here are our picks for the tournament.
NFL
Best Week 2 NFL Eliminator picks
Here are our recommended selections for your NFL survivor pools this week, including an 0-1 team at the top of the list.
NFL
Every NFL team's record against the spread and more
The 2020 NFL season is underway. How did you team do against the spread or total? A look at all 32 NFL teams in the sports betting world.
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
NFL Week 2 betting first look: Lines I like now
The Week 2 NFL lines are out after an eventful first Sunday. Here's a quick look at games that are worth a bet right away.
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
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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.
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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
'Bettor Days' brings to life true and unforgettable gambling adventures
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Odds to win Big 12, ACC titles
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Is Florida poised to win the SEC title?
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.
PATRIOTS
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How will Pats players opting out affect playoff chances?
49ERS
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Are the 49ers a good bet to make the playoffs?
PACKERS
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Will the Packers regress this season?
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.
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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
2020 MLB betting guide: Best bets for win totals, World Series and more
Will the Twins beat their win-total projections? Which players offer value to win the home run title and Cy Young Award? Our experts are here to offer their best bets.
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The basics of betting baseball: A beginner's guide
Don't know the difference between a moneyline and a run line? Our baseball betting glossary will help get you prepared for MLB's 60-game season.
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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.
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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.
49ERS
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Will Jimmy Garoppolo surpass 26 passing TDs this season?
CHIEFS
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Will Mahomes surpass 37 passing TDs?
COWBOYS
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Will Dak surpass his projected passing yards?
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.
MLB
World Series odds, pennant odds and win totals for all 30 MLB teams
To no one's surprise, the Dodgers and Yankees are still the favorites to reach the Fall Classic. Here are the win totals, pennant, division and World Series odds for all 30 teams.
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.
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Sports betting's growth in U.S. 'extraordinary'
Two years after the Supreme Court ruling, sports betting's growth is the U.S. has been substantial, with more than $20 billion wagered at legal sportsbooks.
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Over a third of the U.S. can legally bet on sports: Here's an updated map
Any U.S. state that wishes can now offer legalized sports betting. Here is an update on where all 50 states (and Washington, D.C.) stand.
Top Headlines
- Bettors back Tiger to win U.S. Open at 40-1 odds
- NJ books took in record $667.9M in bets in Aug.
- Clemson, Bama top updated national title odds
- Self-deprecating Mickelson roots for $45K wager
- Chiefs SB favorites, but most bets are for Bucs
- NFL partners with Costa Rican sportsbook Betcris
- Colorado signs sponsorship deal with PointsBet
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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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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.
