The bowl schedule and matchups were released and I’m ready to make my early predictions. Covid-19 has really thrown us a curveball this season with bowls getting cancelled and players opting out, so I apologize in advance if there are bowls up here that end up getting cancelled. I’ve picked the straight up winner for… Read More »
Every single human suffers from cognitive biases. The book Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman takes a look at how humans make errors in decision-making due to biases and heuristics. No one is immune, but you can improve your decision-making (and sports betting) by becoming aware of your biases and taking them into account.… Read More »
Jump to Basics Payouts Best Numbers 6-Points 6.5-Points 7-Points 10-Points Totals I have been making profits betting NFL teasers for years and my teaser of the week has become one of the most visited pages on the site due to its consistent success. Simply put, they are beatable and you should add this bet type to your gambling arsenal… Read More »
The 2020 Belmont Stakes is complete. Tiz the Law won the first leg of this year’s Triple Crown by a 3 3/4 lengths over Dr Post. Tiz the Law was a heavy favorite coming into the race and did not disappoint. This year’s race was much different than it has been in the past. In… Read More »
It is easy to write a Bovada sportsbook review because they are such a great place to wager. They have been around for years and have always had a solid reputation. This site is not only financially stable but they take care of their customers. The website is is very easy to use and offers… Read More »
The state of Oregon legalized sports betting in late August of 2019. The first sportsbook operation to accept bets was the Chinook Winds Casino Resort, which is located in Lincoln City. Note that Oregon was one of the few states that had some form of legal sports betting prior to the repeal of the PASPA… Read More »
When the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort took its first sports bet on July 1, 2019, Arkansas officially became the eighth state outside of Nevada to do so. Arkansas was just the second state in the south portion of the country to open its doors to the sports betting industry, joining neighboring state Mississippi, which was… Read More »
While the state of New Mexico has not officially legalized sports betting, there are sportsbooks in the state that residents can legally go to and place a bet. This is possible because of an agreement that tribal casinos have with the state. Due to the fact that sports betting wasn’t listed as a negotiable item,… Read More »
The state of Rhode Island opened its doors to the sports betting industry in late November of 2018. At the time Rhode Island was just the seventh state outside of Nevada to make it legal. Joining Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia and Pennsylvania as states along the east coast to make the jump. The first… Read More »
The state of Iowa legalized sports betting in August of 2019, just in time for the start of football season. WWII vet Joseph Reynolds made the inaugural first wagers at Lakeside Hotel and Casino. Reynolds was spot on with his wagers. He put $20 on the Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LIV and… Read More »
Pennsylvania opened its doors to the sports betting industry in November of 2018, becoming the sixth state outside of Nevada to provide legal sportsbooks in its major casinos and resorts. The first wager was played at the Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville. That was the first of many sportsbooks to get… Read More »
In late August of 2018, West Virginia became the fifth state (fourth outside of Nevada) to legalize sports betting. The first wager in the Panhandle State was taken at the Hollywood Casino. At the time this was not only a big deal for those that lived in the state, but also those in surrounding states.… Read More »
The state of Mississippi was one of the first outside of Nevada to make sports betting legal. In fact, only Delaware and New Jersey were quicker to open their doors to this massive money-making industry. Mississippi accepted wagers for the first time on August 1, 2018 at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi and Gold… Read More »
The state of Delaware legalized sports betting on June 5, 2018, becoming the first state to do so outside of the state of Nevada. They just narrowly beat out New Jersey, which opened their doors to the industry on June 14, 2018. Not a big surprise to see Delaware as one of the first states… Read More »
The state of New York legalized sports betting in the summer (July) of 2019. The first official wager was placed at Rivers Casino, with mayor Gary McCarthy placing the first bet. New York joins several other states on the east coast that have made sports betting legal. Two nearby states, New Jersey and Delaware, were… Read More »
The state of New Jersey played a massive role in getting sports betting legalized outside of Nevada. It was only fitting given how attractive gambling already was in the state with the high volume of casinos that littered the boardwalk in Atlantic City. While Delaware was technically the first to take bets outside of Nevada,… Read More »
It wasn’t that long ago that in order to place a wager on sporting event in the state of Nevada, you had to physically go to a casino to place each bet. While this wasn’t a big deal for those visiting Sin City, you can imagine the inconvenience it would cause for locals. Tourists are… Read More »
Welcome to the BoydsBets Newsletter for Thursday, March 12! If you are looking for help handicapping today’s card, you have come to the right place. Jimmy Boyd is a *2x Basketball Champion* He’s absolutely owned the books on the hardwood. Between the NBA and CBB, Jimmy and his clients have enjoyed 9 Top 10 Finishes!… 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. In the tables below we’ve broken out each… Read More »
The Super Bowl has become a larger than life event. When the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49erss in Super Bowl LIV 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.… 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Regular season handicapping and Super Bowl handicapping are not the same thing. The Super Bowl is the main event on the betting calendar. With that comes its own exclusive set of betting guidelines. Let’s take a look at what makes the Super Bowl so different. Super Bowl Handicapping Tips & Expert Betting Angles Fatigue Both… Read More »
Since the 2002 expansion and reorganization, the playoffs have consisted of the four division winners and two Wild Card teams from each conference. In order to make the six-team bracket work, the NFL awarded the top two division winners from each conference a first round bye, leaving the other two division champs to host the… Read More »