NCAA Tournament Odds: March Madness Betting Favorites

March Madness is the most exciting time in college basketball. The NCAA Tournament features 68 teams competing for the national championship. NCAA Tournament Odds # Team Conf Odds Prob 1 Duke ACC +650 13.3% 2 Michigan Big Ten +700 12.5% 3 Florida SEC +800 11.1% 4 UConn Big East +1100 8.3% 5 Illinois Big Ten… Read More »

Heisman Trophy Odds: Favorites to Win College Football’s Top Award

The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Betting on the Heisman is one of the most exciting futures markets. Heisman Trophy Odds # Player School Pos Odds Prob 1 Arch Manning Texas QB +750 11.8% 2 CJ Carr Notre Dame QB +750 11.8% 3 Dante Moore Oregon QB… Read More »

College Football Playoff Odds: Betting Favorites to Win the National Championship

The College Football Playoff has expanded to 12 teams, making the race to the national championship more exciting than ever. College Football Championship Odds # Team Conf Odds Prob 1 Ohio State Big Ten +650 13.3% 2 Notre Dame Independent +700 12.5% 3 Indiana Big Ten +750 11.8% 4 Texas SEC +750 11.8% 5 Oregon… Read More »

NFL MVP Odds: Favorites to Win the Award

The NFL MVP award is given to the league’s most valuable player. Quarterbacks have dominated recent voting, but elite players at other positions can also contend. NFL MVP Odds # Player Team Pos Odds Prob 1 Josh Allen Buffalo Bills QB +550 15.4% 2 Lamar Jackson Baltimore Ravens QB +650 13.3% 3 Patrick Mahomes Kansas… Read More »

Super Bowl Odds: NFL Championship Betting Favorites

The Super Bowl is the biggest event in American sports betting. Below are the current odds for each team to win the championship. Super Bowl Odds # Team Odds Prob 1 Rams +800 11.1% 2 Ravens +950 9.5% 3 Seahawks +950 9.5% 4 Bills +1000 9.1% 5 Chiefs +1500 6.2% 6 Patriots +1600 5.9% 7… Read More »

Derby Payouts & Historical Look at How Much You Would Win on $2 Bet

The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is in the books. This year’s winner of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” was Golden Tempo, ridden by Jose Ortiz. Golden Tempo went off at 23-to-1 and won by a nose in a thrilling photo finish. The victory was historic, as Cherie DeVaux became the first… Read More »

Live Derby Odds: Betting Favorites, Contenders & Rest of the Field

The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 2nd at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The big day is finally here, and it’s time for the “Run for the Roses.” Coverage will begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with post time scheduled for 6:57 p.m. ET. For everything you need… Read More »

Horse Racing 101: Where & How to Bet on the Derby for Beginners

Betting the 2026 Kentucky Derby The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby is coming up fast, and whether you’re in it for the action, the tradition, or just the chance to cash a ticket, this is the one horse race nobody wants to miss. It’s a two-minute sprint that draws millions of dollars in bets… Read More »

Projected Winner & Betting Odds: Run For the Roses at Churchill Downs

We are just hours away from the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. The 2026 “Run for the Roses” is set to take place on Saturday, May 2nd, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. With the field officially set and post positions drawn, I’m ready to release my win/place/show predictions. The official morning line odds… Read More »

Kentucky Derby Jockeys: Current Assignments & Historical Winning List

Each Kentucky Derby brings a fresh crop of 3-year-olds looking to make their mark on the biggest stage in horse racing. While the horses change every year, the jockeys often look familiar. Top riders trusted with the chance to make history. These elite athletes are as much a part of the story as the horses… Read More »

2026 NCAA Basketball Tournament Pro Bracket Help: Boyd’s Expert Picks

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 »

NCAA Tournament Player Fantasy Draft Pool Rankings

EVERYONE fills out brackets, but there are also other pools and contests you can get into to participate in March Madness betting. 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 the total points scored… Read More »

Download & Print Your March Madness Bracket & Schedule

The field of 68 for the 2026 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 »

Best NCAA Tournament Coaching Records & Most National Championships

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, but if you want to win at college basketball betting, you better not. Head coaches are just as big of a factor as an elite player or experienced… Read More »

March Madness Betting: ATS Results by Seed Ranking & Round

Nearly the entire country will be focusing on picking a perfect bracket this week. It’s reported that roughly 45 million Americans participate in March Madness by entering some kind of tournament bracket contest. However, many fans prefer college basketball betting on individual games or tracking the NCAA basketball championship odds. The tournament is a massive… Read More »

Cost of Attending March Madness: Average Ticket Prices For Each Round

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 »

March Madness Trends & Historical NCAA Tournament Bracket Statistics

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… Read More »

Perfect March Madness Bracket: Chances of Getting Every Game Right

Whether you are a college hoops fanatic or not, chances are you will take a stab at filling out a bracket this year. Once the field of 68 is announced on Selection Sunday (March 15, 2026), it’s time to go to work on the most popular way people bet on college basketball. You only have… Read More »

How to Win NCAA Tournament Bracket Pools & Contests

There are many different strategies for winning an NCAA Tournament bracket pool. But, no one strategy covers everyone in every situation. Most people focus solely on historical statistics and seeding, which is great for betting on individual games, but winning a contest requires a different mindset: Game Theory. Strategy to Help You Win NCAA Tournament… Read More »

March Madness Bracket Tips: Basic Strategies & Picking Upsets

Looking to win your office pool or one of those big contests online? This article is all about helping you pick a perfect bracket in 2026. I’ve put together several March Madness tips that I’m confident will help you finish near the top of the leaderboard. I’ll cover the basic strategies to follow from the… Read More »

Roughly 70 Million March Madness Bracket Contests Entered Last Year

Once the field of 68 is announced on Selection Sunday, it’s time to dive into this year’s bracket and start betting on the NCAA tournament games. If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve participated in March Madness bracket challenges before. For many, it’s an annual tradition dating back to childhood. As always, I’ve posted my… Read More »

Top 2026 March Madness Bracket Contests to Fill Out, Prizes & Payouts

List of 2026 March Madness Bracket Challenges to Fill Out & Prizes Millions will take part in college basketball betting with office pools this season. We have tracked down the top online March Madness contests with the best prizes. Most are free to join! Top Free to Enter Contests Note that most contests require a… Read More »

Breaking Down the Seeds: How Far Each Has Advanced in March Madness

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—specifically since the tourney expanded to 64 teams in 1985—to see if we can find value in the current odds to win March Madness. Look at the Farthest Each of the Top… Read More »

Picking NCAA Tournament by Seed: Records, Results & Chances of Winning

The NCAA Tournament is one of the most exciting times of the year.  More than 50 million Americans fill out over 80 million brackets. That is a lot of competition. Our goal here is to help you be better than average.  We want to help you fill out more winners and increase your chances of… Read More »

NFL Playoff Odds: Each Team’s Chances to Make It

The goal for every NFL team entering the season is to make it into the playoffs and play their way into a Super Bowl championship. Most will fail. Below are the current odds to make the playoffs for each NFL team. You can use these odds to help make your predictions on which teams have… Read More »

Super Bowl Betting Tips & Handicapping Guideline

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 Control Board 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… Read More »

List of Available Prop Bets for Super Bowl 60

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

NFL Playoffs Fantasy Player Projections: Optimizing Lineups for Your League

Our Methodology: Probability-Weighted Projections To create accurate player projections, we analyzed the odds for each team to advance to each round of the playoffs. We could adjust player projections by assigning probabilities to each team’s path. Players on teams likely to make a deep playoff run have higher overall projections, while those on teams with… Read More »

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