What is An Edge in Sports Betting & Why It Matters

If you want to win at sports betting you need to have an “edge,” but what is it?  An edge is simply an advantage you have over the sportsbook. If you expect to make a long-term profit from betting, it means you’ve found an angle or a strategy that beats the market. Without an edge,… Read More »

How to Use an Odds Screen For Your Sports Betting

To win in today’s sports betting landscape, information is everything—and nowhere is that more evident than when you’re tracking the market in real-time. An odds screen is arguably the sharp bettor’s most valuable resource, giving you a panoramic view of the action in one convenient place. Below are ten compelling reasons why having an odds… Read More »

Handicapping Totals: It All Starts with Pace

When it comes to betting on totals—whether you’re talking football or basketball—everything begins with pace. The tempo at which teams run their offense lays the foundation for how many points you’re likely to see on the scoreboard. Here’s why: Handicapping Basketball Totals: Estimating Possessions In basketball, the key metric is the number of possessions. Each… Read More »

Most Super Bowl Wins: List of NFL Teams with the Highest Number of Rings

The success of an NFL franchise is measured by a lot of things. None more so than the number of Super Bowl wins they have complied and how many rings are on their fingers. This article takes a closer look at what teams have owned the record books.  Hopefully, it will help you decide which… Read More »

Historical Super Bowl Lines: Past Las Vegas Point Spread & Totals

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events in sports, and the point spread is an integral part of the betting process. Let’s take a look at the history of the point spread in the Super Bowl. Biggest Point Spread: The biggest point spread ever in the Super Bowl was 18.5 points in Super… Read More »

Super Bowl 59 Prop Bet Results

Super Bowl 59 is in the books. The Eagles dominated the Chiefs in one of the biggest blowouts in Super Bowl history. Each year we put together our own Super Bowl prop betting sheet for you to use. Here’s a look at the results you can use to grade any pools you might have ran.… Read More »

How to Tell if a Line Move Is Due to Sharp Action

When the oddsmakers post their opening lines, it’s officially open season for bettors to drive the action. Spreads and totals will shift as the sportsbooks start taking on bets, and these moves can be triggered by a variety of reasons: sharp action, new information (like injuries), or simply an influx of public money that forces… Read More »

Amount Bet on the Super Bowl & How Much Vegas Won

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 is nearly as much as the amount wagered for the entire NCAA tournament. This is the most accurate way… Read More »

Current Vegas Betting Odds to Win NFL Super Bowl 59

This page is all about providing you with a detailed look at the Super Bowl betting odds for this year’s NFL championship. 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… Read More »

List of Available Prop Bets for Super Bowl 59

Be sure to follow Jimmy Boyd on Twitter for all of his Super Bowl props! 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,… Read More »

Super Bowl Ticket Prices: How Much Would Is the Average Cost to Go

The Super Bowl is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of the year, and tickets to the big game are some of the most sought-after items in the sports world. But as the game has grown in popularity over the years, so have the prices of Super Bowl tickets. From the inaugural Super… Read More »

Super Bowl Winning & Losing NFL Head Coaches with Most Appearances

The ultimate goal for almost every player in the NFL is to 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 nowadays. This table takes a look at the head coaches who have guided their team to the… Read More »

List of Quarterbacks With Multiple Super Bowl Starts

The NFL is a quarterback-driven league. No player’s performance has a bigger impact on a team’s odds of winning 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 »

Super Bowl Party Games: Block Pool & Prop Bet Sheet

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 »

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