The schedule for the 2018 NFL regular-season was released on Thursday, April 19th. That same night oddsmakers were quick to post the opening lines for Week 1 of the season. While most of the big free agent signings and trades have already taken place, there’s still a bunch of players who can make significant impacts… Read More »
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With the NBA regular season in the books, the seeding for the NBA Playoffs is set. It’s time to turn up the intensity and find out who will be take home the title in 2018. Beating the books in the regular season is one thing. It’s a whole different animal handicapping the NBA in the postseason. Let our experts do… Read More »
Thinking about placing a wager on who is going to take home the NBA Finals this year? You have come to the right place. Each year I take a detailed look at the future odds for every team to win the championship. Not only does this page look at who will win it all, I… Read More »
With the NBA regular season coming to an end, it’s time to turn our attention to the postseason. The NBA Zig Zag Theory is a popular playoff betting system. It’s a simple strategy for betting the NBA playoffs that has provided consistent profits. The premise is that you wager on the team to cover the… Read More »
The Playoffs is one of the most exciting times of the year. Unlike the regular season when clubs take nights off, every contest matters. In order to win The Finals, teams must eliminate the opposition in the best of seven series. Today I’m going to focus my attention on the rare instances a series goes the distance.… Read More »
We recently took a look at the performance of teams up 2-0 in the playoffs. Now we take the next step and check out how a team does with a 3-0 lead in the postseason. Our focus is simply on their performance against the spread and total in Game 4. However, it’s worth mentioning that no team has come back… Read More »
When it comes to handicapping the NBA, the postseason is whole different beast. There are several different factors that must be accounted when breaking down the odds. One of my favorite strategies for betting the postseason in pro hoops is the Zig Zag Theory. Which looks at how each team responds after a loss in their previous game.… Read More »
There are a never ending amount of angles and trends that can be used to breakdown NBA playoffs games. Using these to your advantage can greatly help when handicapping the NBA. I have already shown you the odds on a team up 3-0 closing the deal in Game 4. Now I want to share with you… Read More »
Jump to Current Past Champions Picking the Winner Below are the most recent odds to win the 2019 NCAA Tournament. The most recent numbers will be under the “Now” column. Teams will be ordered based on who has the best chance of cutting down the nets. We will be back to look at the odds at… Read More »
We are a little less than a month away from the 2018 NFL Draft. First round action is scheduled for Thursday, April 26th at 8:00 EST. Rounds 2-3 will follow on Friday with rounds 4-7 on Saturday. Trying to project how it will unfold is no easy task and near impossible to get right. A… Read More »
This page is all about providing you a detailed look at the odds to win the Super Bowl. As soon as the previous season is in the books, we turn our attention to the future lines for all 32 teams for the next year. We do our best to keep you informed with the latest… Read More »
Each year we take a detailed look at the Las Vegas odds to win the World Series. We don’t waste any time after the previous season is in the books. We continue to update this page with the latest odds. Each time we update, we make a checkpoint to reference how the odds have changed.… Read More »
With the MLB season just around the corner, it’s time to start shifting some attention to the bases. This article takes a look at how the reigning World Series Champion performs in the first month of season. For this study I went back to 2004 and gathered the data on how the defending champs performed in their opening… Read More »
Most square bettors tend to ride the favorites more often than they bet on an underdog in baseball. The average joe sees the team that should win and looks at the other team as the one who should to lose. Losing is no fun. That makes it tough for a lot of amateur bettors. They can’t… Read More »
There’s a certain excitement that comes with the start of a new season and that’s definitely the case when talking about Opening Day for MLB. For fans the beginning of a new season brings hope that this will be the year their team wins it all. For those that handicap and bet on baseball, it… Read More »
The 2018 MLB regular season will be here before you know it. That means it’s time to take a serious look at the future odds. The odds to win the World Series is the most talked about future bet leading up to the new season. However, it’s not the only one worth paying attention to. Sign… Read More »
The start of the 2018 MLB regular season is just around the corner. Now is the time to get in your future bets for the upcoming year. The focus for this article will be on the Cy Young award, but there’s other betting options out there. One that goes right along with this one, is… Read More »
It’s the same thing every year, but it’s still hard to grasp just how quickly the NCAA Tournament unfolds. Just a week ago we were making our predictions on the field of 68 teams. Now we are down to the Sweet 16 and by this time next week we will know what teams will be… Read More »
It is nearly impossible to determine the total amount actually wagered on the NCAA Tournament. Not only do you have to track the legal wagering in Nevada, Delaware, Montana and Oregon. But, you can’t forget the illegal wagering online, through bookies and with friends. Sign up at GTBets and get a 100% match bonus up to $500! On top of that, there is millions (if not billions) bet with office… Read More »
There are many different strategies to winning an NCAA Tournament bracket pool. But, no one strategy covers everyone in every situation. The strategy you’ll see leading up to the tourney is on situational and historical statistics. Strategy to Help You Win NCAA Tournament Bracket Pools & Contests For example, you should generally take teams that are favored by the… Read More »
EVERYONE fills out brackets, but there are also other pools and contests you can get into to participate in March Madness. Personally, I’ve been doing an individual player fantasy draft for the tourney. It’s a live draft in which we go through and pick individual players. The scoring is based on total points scored by the players on your… Read More »
Cinderella stories are what the big dance is all about, and it wouldn’t surprise me if we have more than one in 2018. There are upsets every year, and finding those upsets can help you win your bracket. In this article, I’ll give my top 3 sleepers (schools outside the top 3 seeds) in each region. These aren’t… Read More »
If you are looking for an edge when handicapping the over/under in baseball games this season, you have come to the right spot. This page takes a look at some total systems that have proved to be profitable over an extended period of time. Get a 50% Deposit Bonus up to $1,000 at SportsBetting.ag! We… Read More »
The field of 68 for the 2018 men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament has been set. If you are looking for a blank bracket to print out to keep track of your picks, just click on the button below. The file is in PDF format. Head to Adobe for a free PDF reader if you don’t have… Read More »
The field has been set and there’s just a few days to get your picks in before the games start. If you are a picker who is struggling with filling out your bracket, I’m here to help. Not only am I one of the best predictors around, but each year I give out my expert recommendations on the… Read More »
The NCAA Tournament is considered by many to be the greatest sporting event of the year. While some would argue the Super Bowl is at the top of the list, it’s just one game. And, the ticket prices reflect that scarcity. March Madness spans 67 games over three weeks. If you haven’t had a chance… Read More »
Nearly the entire country will be focusing on picking a perfect bracket this week. It’s reported that 40 millions Americans participate in March Madness by entering some kind of tournament bracket contest. However, some people like to put down some action on the games. The NCAA Tournament brings a lot of gamblers to the window… Read More »
The NCAA Tournament field is set! Millions will take part in office pools this season. We have tracked down the top online March Madness contests with the best prizes. Most are free to join! List of 2018 March Madness Bracket Challenges to Fill Out & Prizes Yahoo Sports Yahoo is definitely a contest worth entering.… Read More »
We pay so much attention to the regular-season records and the star players that make up the best teams. We often overlook the brains behind the success. Head coaches are just as big of a factor as an elite player or experienced roster. If a team isn’t well-coached, chances are they will be heading home… Read More »
Looking to win your office pool or one of those big contests online? This article is all about helping you pick a perfect bracket this year. I’ve put together several March Madness tips that I’m confident will help you finish near the top. I cover the basic strategies to follow from the start, as well… Read More »
Once the field of 68 is announced on Selection Sunday, it’s time to go to work on this year’s bracket. There’s a good chance if you are reading this article, you have filled out a bracket for March Madness. For most of you, it’s something you have done every year since you were a kid. I’ve already… Read More »
Do you want tournament bracket trends that will give you an edge when filling out your bracket this year? Lucky for you I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. I’m sure you know to have a No. 12 picked to beat a No. 5 in your bracket. I’m sure my upset predictions will have one or… Read More »
Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of how far each seed has advanced in the NCAA Tournament. We are focusing on the modern era, meaning when the tourney expanded to 64 teams in 1985 on. Look at the Farthest Each of the Top Seeds Has Gone in the NCAA Tournament #1 – 25 National Championship games have featured… Read More »
Whether you are a college basketball fanatic or not, chances are you will take a stab at filling out a bracket. Once the field of 68 is announced for the upcoming NCAA Tournament, it’s time to go to work. You only have three days after Selection Sunday to analyze the matchups and figure out who will… Read More »
For teams like Kansas, Duke and Kentucky, being seeded as a No. 1 or No. 2 in the NCAA Tournament is common place. Even programs like UNLV, Stanford and Purdue have a long standing history of appearing as top seeds. But what about programs that aren’t used to the attention that a top seed in… Read More »
We are closing in on the end of the 2017-18 college basketball regular season. I wanted to share with you three profitable systems for handicapping conference tournament games. March Madness is a great time of year for NCAA basketball fans. If you are a situational handicapper it can be a great time to make money with your bets too.… Read More »
Stay up to date with all the conference tournament action over the next two weeks. We have a complete rundown of each conference with the schedule, past champions and odds to win it this year. If an underdog in a major conference wins, it can have significant effects on our bracketology. Be sure to check… Read More »
Baseball is back and it’s time to give out my predictions for the 2018 season. The new year officially kicks off with a full slate of games on Thursday, March 29th. It’s the earliest Opening Day in history and will mark the first time since 1966 that all 30 teams open on the same day.… Read More »
After the All-Star Break, how motivated will NBA players be in their first games back? Defense is about effort and motivation. Where there is a lack of motivation, there are typically higher scores. Nowhere is this more apparent than the All-Star game itself, but there are regular season situations where defensive energy is low as well.… Read More »
The 2018 NBA All-Star weekend is just around the corner. This year’s action will take place at the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. It’s the sixth time that LA has served as the host and first time since 2011. Below is a detailed look at the betting lines… Read More »
Below you’ll find the updated win totals for every team in Major League Baseball. These are the projected number of victories for each team. More specifically, they are the number of triumphs each team is expected to have by the sportsbooks. Of course, they are also influenced by public perception. Sign up at Bovada and get a 50%… Read More »
The Super Bowl brings in a lot of betting action across the globe. The Nevada Gaming Commission reports the total amount of wagers taken on the Super Bowl at the state’s sportsbooks each year. Here’s a hint, it’s nearly as much as the amount wagered for the entire NCAA tournament. This is the most accurate way to track… Read More »
Handicapping the NBA leading up to the All-Star break can be a bit of a challenge. Not every team approaches the upcoming time off the same way. Some are motivated to go into the break playing their best basketball, while others have checked out and are counting down the days to the time off with… Read More »
Super Bowl 52 is in the books. What an amazing game – from an offensive standpoint at least. The Eagles outlasted the Patriots for a final score of 41-33. These teams combined for 1,151 yards of total offense (Eagles 538, Patriots 613) in one of the most action-packed Super Bowls ever! Each year we put… Read More »
The Super Bowl has become a larger than life event. When the New England Patriots face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII all eyes will be on the big game. Most will be tuned in to see who wins on the field. As you know, that’s not all that’s worth watching. For… Read More »
Most people don’t have the luxury of making the trip to the big game. Those that can’t go will attend a party or hit up the local bars to watch the last NFL game of the season. Not a bad alternative, especially if you are involved in a pool of some kind. We’ve included our favorites… Read More »
Chances are you’ve heard about people betting on Super Bowl props. These prop wagers are becoming more and more popular each year. Sportsbooks know people love to bet on the big game any way they can. They certainly don’t disappoint, as there’s a ridiculous amount of prop bets. Just looking for a list of the… Read More »
It’s hard to believe that the ticket price to go to the first Super Bowl was a mere $6. That’s certainly not the case anymore. Ticket prices reached historic levels in 2015 when the Patriots faced the Seahawks. The average ticket to see that game was roughly $4,314. Absolutely crushing the previous year average price… Read More »
Heading out to Sin City for the big game? You might be asking is where to watch the Super Bowl in Las Vegas? This will be one of the busier weekends in the city, so make sure you get a plan established early. The first thing that most visitors think of are the sportsbooks on… Read More »
Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about watching the biggest game of the year. It’s about having fun with family and friends. It’s never too early to start preparing, especially if you are planning on hosting. For you hosts out there, I’ve cooked up a few party games to take note of. After all, you need… Read More »
We came as close as we have come, but the Super Bowl curse for the host city will not be broken this year. No team has played on their home field in the Super Bowl, let alone added their names to the list of winners. For those of you who haven’t been paying attention, Super… Read More »
There’s all different kind of ways to bet on the Super Bowl. Sure, the most popular ways are to make a wager on the side or total. A lot of money will also come in on prop wagers. One of the more popular prop bets is the odds to win the Super Bowl MVP. I’ve… Read More »
The Super Bowl ring is the most recognizable ring in the world of sports championship jewelry. From the time every football player steps into the NFL, winning the Super Bowl is the ultimate goal. Once they get that ring, it solidifies their dreams. Few people ever have the opportunity to earn one of these collectibles.… Read More »
The Super Bowl MVP Award is given to the most valuable player in the championship game. It’s an honor unlike any other and can turn a regular player into a super star. At the bottom of this article is a full table that list every MVP winner in Super Bowl History. I also take a… Read More »
The NFL is a quarterback driven league. No player’s performance has a bigger impact on whether they make it to the Super Bowl or not. For the most part, elite signal callers tend to run the show. However, we have seen multiple game-managers find their way into the big game. The big difference between those… Read More »
The success of an NFL franchise is measured on a lot of things. None more so than the number of times they have won it all. This article takes a closer look at what teams have owned the record books when it comes to trophies. Top Six NFL Teams with the Most Championships in Super… Read More »
The table below lists the point spreads for every Super Bowl since the game’s inception in 1966-67 when the Packers were 17 point favorites over the underdog Kansas City Chiefs. Before we get to the complete list, let’s look at some interesting facts about the history of Las Vegas odds in the game: Biggest Point… Read More »
As we look forward to this year’s Super Bowl, I wanted to look back at some of the biggest upsets in NFL history. The list was complied mostly from games where teams won outright as huge underdogs. However, that’s not all we looked at. We also took into account teams not expected to win that… Read More »
There’s been plenty of amazing moments in Super Bowl history. Instead of dwelling on those, I want to focus in on the not so good performances. I’ve compiled what I believe to be some of the worst Super Bowl chokes. The list is compiled of both teams and players who failed on the biggest stage… Read More »
Regular season handicapping and Super Bowl handicapping are not two peas in the same pod. The Super Bowl is the main event on the betting calendar. With that comes it’s own exclusive set of betting guidelines. What makes the Super Bowl so different? Super Bowl Handicapping Tips & Expert Betting Angles Fatigue Both teams are… Read More »
The ultimate goal for almost every player in the NFL is to get to and win a Super Bowl. It’s no different for the head coaches. It’s an equally challenging feat. Especially with how short of a leash these guys are on now a days. This table takes a look at the head coaches that… Read More »
The New England Patriots are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 52. Kickoff is set for 6:30 EST on Sunday, February 4th. The game will be played in Minneapolis, Minnesota at U.S. Bank Stadium (home of the Vikings). Taking a look at the Super Bowl odds, New England opened as a… Read More »
It’s time to talk about some Super Bowl fun facts. Only thing is these types of rumors aren’t verified and need to be taken with a little tongue in cheek. List of Fun Facts & Information Regarding the Super Bowl Flushing You and everybody else is glued to the television set watching the big game and… Read More »
There’s always a ton of excitement leading up to what is known as Championship Sunday in the NFL. Only four teams are left standing and the goal of reaching the Super Bowl is just one win away. It doesn’t matter if your team is in the mix or not. This is one afternoon of football… Read More »
For the seventh straight year, the New England Patriots will be playing in the AFC Championship Game, as they host the Jacksonville Jaguars. Game time is set for 3:05 EST on Sunday, January 21 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The game will be televised on CBS. Oddsmakers view the Patriots as 9-point favorites with… Read More »
The seeds have held in the NFC playoffs, setting up an NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings. Kickoff is set for 6:40 EST on Sunday, January 21 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game will be televised nationally on Fox. Oddsmakers have listed the Vikings as 3.5-point favorites on the… Read More »
Jump to Current Lines Past Champions Preseason Futures Title Game Line History This page is your one stop for the latest odds to win the 2017-18 NCAA Football Championship. We start tracking the odds for the next season right after the conclusion of the title game. We will continue to update the lines throughout the… Read More »
The Minnesota Vikings will begin their playoff journey when they host the New Orleans Saints in the Divisional Round. The game is scheduled for 4:40 EST on Sunday, January 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The game will be broadcast on Fox. Oddsmakers view the Vikings as 4-point favorites with an over/under of 45… Read More »
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to host the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2017 AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs. Kickoff is set for Sunday at 1:05 EST at Heinz Field and will be televised nationally on CBS. Oddsmakers opens with the Steelers at -7 but that has been bet up to -7.5 in most books.… Read More »
The New England Patriots will look to advance to the AFC Championship Game for the seventh straight year when they host the Tennessee Titans in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Game time is set for 8:15 EST on Saturday, January 13 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The game will be broadcast on CBS.… Read More »
The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs will get underway when the Atlanta Falcons visit the Philadelphia Eagles. The game will kickoff at 4:35 EST on Saturday, January 13 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game will be broadcast on NBC. Oddsmakers are listing the Falcons as 3-point road favorites with an over/under of… Read More »
After one exhilarating national semifinal and one not so exhilarating semifinal, the College Football Playoff national championship game will be an all-SEC affair between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs. Kickoff is at 8:00 EST on Monday, January 8 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game will be televised on ESPN. Oddsmakers view Alabama… Read More »
Each week of the season I’ll be providing readers with what is know as my best NFL Teaser Pick of the Week (below). Jimmy has profited on these bets four of the last five years. Fresh off a great 2016 season, I’m now 46-31 (60%) with a profit of +950 units since we started this up… Read More »
The New Orleans Saints will look to beat the Carolina Panthers for the third time this season in this weekend’s Wild Card Round of the playoffs. Game time is set for 4:40 EST on Sunday, January 7 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. The game will be broadcast on Fox. The Saints are listed… Read More »
Two teams that just broke long playoff droughts will meet in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs when the Buffalo Bills visit the Jacksonville Jaguars. Game time is set for 1:05 EST on Sunday, January 7 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. The game will be broadcast on CBS. Oddsmakers view the Jaguars as… Read More »
The much-anticipated NFC playoffs get started when the Los Angeles Rams host the Atlanta Falcons in the Wild Card Round. Game time is set for 8:15 EST on Saturday, January 6 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The game will be broadcast nationally on NBC. Oddsmakers view the Rams as 6.5-point favorites at home with an… Read More »
The Wild Card round of the playoffs gets underway with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Tennessee Titans. Kickoff is set for 4:20 EST on Saturday, January 6 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The game will be televised by ESPN. Oddsmakers are listing the Chiefs as 9-point favorites at home with an over/under… Read More »
The New Orleans Saints’ showdown against the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Wildcard game will mark the third time these opponents have met this season, the other two meetings occurring during the regular season. I decided now was a great time to take a look at how these third division matchups have fared over the… Read More »