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It's almost Derby day! Storylines and betting angles to know for the 152nd running
The basics and insider intel you need to sound smart while betting the most exciting two minutes in sports.
Don't see the Kentucky Derby on prediction markets? There might be a reason
Prediction markets pose a threat to the horse racing industry, which depends heavily on gambling tax revenue.
MLB
Betting tips for Thursday: Diamondbacks, Giants should shine
All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Thursday, April 30.
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NBA
Betting tips and DFS picks for Thursday: Back Embiid, Murray in win-or-go home games
Eric Moody breaks down Thursday's three NBA playoff games and offers his favorite bets and DFS plays.
PGA TOUR
How to bet the Cadillac Championship: Best ways to play Scottie Scheffler
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the Cadillac Championship, and the best bets to make.
NFL DRAFT
Showing Jeremiyah some Love? Three bets to make on top of this year's rookie class
Three bets to make following the drafting of two potential franchise stars in the NFL draft in the first three picks.
NFL futures: Hierarchy largely unchanged after draft; Rams still favorites
Every NFL team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.
NFL draft faces a new insider betting risk
Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Ducks, Wild move on to Round 2?
Here are previews for Thursday's games, a best bet, recaps from Wednesday and updated stats.
First-round betting guide: A bet and Conn Smythe prediction for every team
Odds, Conn Smythe Trophy picks and future bets for every first-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Stanley Cup odds: Flyers odds shorten after series win, Avalanche remain favorites
The Avalanche and Hurricanes remain Stanley Cup favorites, with the Flyers' odds shortening after series win.
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA Futures: Rockets still 400-1 long shots to win title, Pistons up to 40-1
Houston remains a big long shot for the NBA championship while Detroit's odds shortened to 40-1 after Wednesday.
GOLF MAJORS BETTING
Scheffler 4-1 or shorter to win each of the next four golf majors, McIlroy next
Odds for next four golf majors: 2026 PGA Championship, U.S. Open and the Open Championship, 2027 Masters.
WNBA FUTURES
Championship odds: Dream on the move after blockbuster trade for Reese
Odds for the 2026 WNBA season, with the Atlanta Dream seeing their odds shorten considerably following the blockbuster trade for Angel Reese.
Top Headlines
- NCAA reveals Fordham point-shaving plot details
- Key figure in hoops gambling plot to plead guilty
- Jones 1st to plead guilty in NBA gambling case
- Feds planning to file new charges against Rozier
- Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling
- Love favored for ROY, followed by Tate, Mendoza
- Bettors split on Bailey, Reese as No. 2 overall pick
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Rookie bettors camp
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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.
Guide to betting
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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
