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Ole Miss to the CFP? Fade Texas again?! Previewing the best bets for the SEC

Breaking down the best bets in the SEC ahead of the 2026 season, including wagers on Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Alabama, as well as how to bet on Texas and Florida.

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BETTING ON SOCCER

Predictions: Which Premier League teams will out-perform their betting odds?

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MLB

Betting tips for Friday: Will Washington keep slim wild-card hopes alive?

NCAA FOOTBALL

Big Ten betting preview: How to bet Oregon, Ohio State, Indiana and more

2dPamela Maldonado and Mark Zinno

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2027 CFP ODDS

Let's look ahead to the 2027 CFP: Futures, odds for the next National Championship

NCAA FOOTBALL

Big 12 betting preview: Will BYU catch Texas Tech in 2026?

3dPamela Maldonado and Mark Zinno

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NCAA FOOTBALL

ACC betting preview: Is 11 wins too much to ask for new-look Miami?

4dPamela Maldonado and Mark Zinno

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WNBA

WNBA betting: How to bet MVP, Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year

3dAndre Snellings

NFC WEST OUTLOOKS

Los Angeles Rams 2026 betting preview: It's Super Bowl or bust in L.A.

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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