Handicapping during bowl season is distinct from handicapping college football during the regular season. Teams take on unfamiliar matchups, there are different motivational factors in play, some teams have longer layoffs, and more. Our goal this season and every season is to help you prepare for betting on CFB bowl games and guide you toward… Read More »
Let’s take a break from handicapping college football and look back through history at the times the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams in the AP poll faced off on the gridiron. For those that don’t know the AP Poll was started back in 1936. It’s basically the press’ version of their power rankings,… Read More »
Welcome to the most comprehensive NCAA football betting guide on the planet! We’ve compiled an exhaustive list of resources with one goal in mind: to help you win more of your wagers! There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Quality Information To be sure, you need to find quality information, however, we belive that the… Read More »
If you are familiar with betting on college football, you may have heard of key numbers on point spreads before. Key numbers are the most common final scoring margins in college football games. For example, a final score of 35-21 would have a margin of 14 points. We’ve taken a look at every college football… Read More »
In the world of sports betting, bettors are always on the lookout for strategies and bet types that can increase their chances of winning. One such intriguing option that has gained popularity over the years is the “teaser bet.” At its core, a teaser bet offers a blend of the excitement found in parlays with… Read More »
Power rankings are a tool that should be in every handicapper’s arsenal. They provide you with a simple and basic predicted line on a game. Some offer specific numbers whereas others just rank the order of the teams. You can combine power rankings to come up with your own unique take on each team. I… Read More »
What is the home field edge really worth in the NFL? You’ve probably heard many different answers from many different sources. Looking for just one number to tell you how much the spreads adjust? The public perception is that it’s roughly a field goal and that’s pretty close. A more exact number would be closer to 2.7-point… Read More »
If you’ve bet the NBA for very long, you are probably familiar with teasers. Teasers are typically more popular in football, but that doesn’t mean they don’t give you an opportunity to make money when betting the NBA. For the uninitiated, teasers are basically parlay bets in which you get additional points on every line… Read More »
Every team gets an edge playing in front of the home crowd. But, do you know exactly how much home field is worth for each MLB team? If you simply look at the league average over the years, you’ll find playing in the friendly confines is worth about 0.15 runs. That’s almost nothing. This is a little surprising. … Read More »
Welcome to the biggest and best baseball handicapping guide on the planet. Trying to handicap the MLB is no easy task. That’s why we’ve assembled a comprehensive list of tools and resources to help you beat the sportsbooks! Handicapping Major League Baseball: Finding What Works & What Doesn’t Baseball is a sport of statistics, perhaps… Read More »
Many novice bettors are told to stick only to straight bets. That’s because they don’t do the work or research to make wise investments with teasers and parlays. You too may have been told that parlay wagers are considered sucker bets. That’s not accurate at all. One time where they are a profitable proposition is… Read More »
The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 7th at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. We are just a few days away from the big race. For everything that you need to know about betting this race, check out my Kentucky Derby Betting Guide. I’ll also have my win/place/show picks posted shortly… Read More »
We are less than a day away from the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby. The 2022 “Run for the Roses” is set to take place on Saturday, May 7th. The race takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Coverage for will start at 2:30pm ET on NBC. Post time is set for 6:57pm… Read More »
Each Kentucky Derby brings a new set of 3-year-olds to race on the biggest horse racing stage. One constant is the familiar faces on top the backs of these horses. It only makes sense to provide these horses with the best jockeys. These aren’t your typical athletes that you see across other sports. Jockeys are typically very… Read More »
It’s time to get out those fancy hats, as we are quickly approaching the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby. It’s the biggest horse racing event of the year and arguably the quickest. There’s a reason it’s referred to as the “Fastest Two Minutes in Sports.” All you have to do is look at the yearly betting… Read More »
The Kentucky Derby is a special event that happens each year at Churchill Downs. Even those that aren’t horse racing fanatics fill inclined to not only watch but wager on this big event. I found myself wondering just how much money was being wagered. What I found was staggering, considering we’re talking about something that lasts a mere… Read More »
On August 15, 2019 Elite Sportsbook Iowa was launched at Rhythm City Casino and was a huge success. Although, the mobile online sportsbook only opened towards the end of the month. Elite Sportsbook is an online sports betting provider with operations in Iowa and Colorado. Parent company Elite Casino Resorts, LLC is native to Iowa… Read More »
David Portnoy founded Barstool Sports in 2003, a digital media company. The company’s two key investors are The Chernin Group and Penn National Gaming. Barstool Sportsbook is driven by iSport Genius, the same data supplier used by operators such as Flutter (FanDuel), DraftKings, Bet365, and 888 Sport. Barstool Sports officially entered the sports betting business… Read More »
States Where Caesars Sportsbook is Legal Arizona Colorado Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan New Jersey Tennessee Virginia West Virginia Louisiana Is Caesars Sportsbook Legit? Caesars is one of the biggest names when it comes to gambling. Caesars was predominantly a casino site before and was among the main operators to launch an online sportsbook directly following… Read More »
In 2017 PointsBets was founded in Australia. PointsBet has since managed to work its way over to the US and has become one of the country’s leading sports betting sites. PointsBet sportsbook was launched in the US in January of 2019, after signing a deal with Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford and has since become… 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 »
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 »
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. On top of that, there is millions (if not billions) bet with office pools and other bracket contests. So, I did the research based off of what I could… Read More »