Tag: Hero
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2018 PGA Championship Betting: Don’t Sleep on Matt Kuchar at Bellerive
I have to thank Justin Thomas for padding the bankroll a week before a major by taking down the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at a completely undervalued 30-1 price. That marks the 11th outright winner picked in my Action Network articles this season. Let’s try to keep it going at this week’s PGA Championship. The mid-tier has…
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Southampton 2018-19 Betting Preview: Another Long Season Ahead of Saints
Southampton 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +65000 To Be Relegated: +700 Point Total: 44.5 (Over +100/Under -130) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. In their first few seasons back in the Premier League, Southampton showed steady progress…
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Brighton 2018-19 Betting Preview: Seagulls Will Avoid Second-Season Swoon
Brighton & Hove Albion 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +100000 To Be Relegated: +230 Point Total: 38.5 (Over -114/Under -116) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. Chris Hughton’s Brighton & Hove Albion were steady as she goes…
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2018-19 English Premier League Betting Odds and Previews
The 2018-19 English Premier League season gets underway on Friday, Aug. 10 as Manchester United host Leicester City at Old Trafford. Manchester City are the favorites (-140) to win a second straight title, while oddsmakers have tabbed Cardiff City (-140) as the team most likely to be relegated. Starting on July 30, our soccer team…
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Kobe and The King? What the Odds Say of a Potential Lakers Comeback
Not too long ago, Shaq — Shaquille O’Neal to the layperson — was asked whether he would come out of retirement to play with LeBron on the Lakers. Shockingly, he said no. However, in what most people would assume was a sarcastic manner, he added that he heard Kobe Bryant was coming out of retirement to…
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Lakers Season Win Total: Will LeBron’s Debut Season Be a Dud?
The Westgate Las Vegas Superbook released its 2018-19 NBA season win totals, playoff props and division odds Sunday, earlier than usual — though preseason games do start in late September — so the debate on the best future bets begins. Let’s start in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Lakers Over/under: 48.5 Make playoffs: Yes (-500) |…
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New Details to Know About the Gilbert Arenas-Javaris Crittenton Gambling Feud
If you haven’t read Jon Gold’s in-depth feature for The Action Network on Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton, stop everything you’re doing and check it out now. It tells the real story behind the high-stakes card game that rocked the NBA back in 2009. For the TL;DR crowd, here’s a quick overview of eight things we learned…
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Monday’s MLB Over/Under: Jake Arrieta Meets Zack Godley in The Desert
Betting odds: Philadelphia Phillies at Arizona Diamondbacks Over/Under: 8.5 First Pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET Probable Pitchers: Jake Arrieta (9-6, 3.32 ERA) vs. Zack Godley (12-6, 4.46 ERA) Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 73-47-3, +20.9 units Yesterday’s Result: Astros-Dodgers Under 7.5, Cole vs. Buehler (WIN) *Each bet graded as if it were to win 1…
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The Action Network NFL Podcast: Top-12 Fantasy Wide Receivers
Continuing their preseason series, Matthew, Sean and Chris break down their top-12 fantasy WRs. After consensus top wideout Antonio Brown, the gang debates Julio Jones’ potential to decline, DeAndre Hopkins’ immunity to bad quarterbacks, and the impact of Tampa’s coaching strategy on Mike Evans. Later, as Matthew and Chris battle it out, listeners learn everything…
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UNC Betting Lines Pulled After it Announces ‘Staggered’ Suspensions of 13 Players
The University of North Carolina announced that 13 football players will miss games this season after the school self-reported a secondary violation to the NCAA. The players sold team-issued UNC Retro Air Jordan 3 sneakers in January. >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time college football odds. Because many of the suspended players occupy…
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Why UNC’s 13 Suspensions May Actually Create Betting Value on Tar Heels
North Carolina announced on Monday that 13 players will be suspended for selling team-issued shoes earlier this year. The suspensions range in length from one to four games, and some will be staggered, so not every player will miss the team’s Week 1 contest against Cal. The Action Network college football handicappers Collin Wilson and…
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Sobel: Which Golfers Raise Their Game At Majors?
We hear it all the time during major championship weeks. This player always steps up his game at the biggest events. That player always seems to underperform. Well, I was sick of theories. I wanted some definitive evidence. So, I waded through the data. >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time golf odds,…
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NBA Free Agency: Biggest Steals and Duds Among Low-Tier Deals
The front offices are on vacation, the players are beefing up in the gym, and the real NBA offseason — a brief, one-month respite from the madness — has truly begun. So with almost all the dust settled on this season (sign the deal, Carmelo!), here’s a look back at the summer that was, with…
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Grading Middle-Tier NBA Free Agency Signings: Pacers Find Good Value in McDermott
The front offices are on vacation, the players are beefing up in the gym, and the real NBA offseason — a brief, one-month respite from the madness — has truly begun. So with almost all the dust settled on this season (sign the deal, Carmelo!), here’s a look back at the summer that was, with…
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16 Best NFL Season Win Total Bets: Chiefs Have Upside With Patrick Mahomes
Football is just around the corner, which means it is time to start placing future bets. NFL win totals are a great place to start. Oddsmakers have released season win totals for every team, and while our simulations agree with most of the odds (25 of 32 teams were within one game), we’ve spotted a…
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Toledo 2018 Betting Preview: Can Rockets Survive Without Woodside?
Toledo 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +500000 To win the MAC: +400 Win Total: 8 (over -110, under -120) Always shop for the best line. Toledo 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 8.6 Bet To Watch Toledo Over 8 (-110) Last season, the Rockets won the MAC Championship led by…
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2018 PGA Championship Odds: Dustin Johnson Leads the Field at Bellerive
The fourth and final major of the year, the PGA Championship, begins on Thursday morning. The field consists of 156 golfers, and the event will be hosted by Bellerive Country Club in Town and Country, Missouri. Bellerive is not on the PGA Tour schedule each year and is instead reserved for the major rotation: This…
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Akron 2018 Betting Preview: Major Regression Coming for the Zips
Akron 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +999999 To win the MAC: +3000 Win Total: 4.5 (over +130, under -160) All lines taken on Aug 6. Always shop for the best line. Akron 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 3.2 Bet To Watch Under 4.5 wins (-160) It may be shocking…
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College Football Betting Tips: Why It Pays to Fade the Public
Betting against the public refers to the sports betting strategy of monitoring which games public bettors are backing, and fading (betting against) their action. Public bettors are simply recreational players who largely bet for fun or to have “action” on a game to make it more interesting to watch. Unlike professionals who use models, data…
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MLB Bettors Pounding Yankees, Cubs Monday Night
For the third straight day, the public’s favorite plays went 2-1 on Sunday. But this time, unlike the past two days, it led to an actual profit. With new series beginning Monday, the public has targeted a few new spots tonight, and as you probably expect, they’re all favorites once again. >> All odds as…
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Reds-Mets Betting Preview: Don’t Expect Syndergaard To Be Lights Out
Betting Odds: Cincinnati Reds @ New York Mets Reds: +149 (Homer Bailey) Mets: -166 (Noah Syndergaard) Over/Under: 7.5 (-120/+100) First pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 11:30 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets After spending a week writing about various overs, the…
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Monday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Mariners-Rangers and Astros-Giants
Wiseguys had a great weekend, going a combined 4-1 with their Saturday and Sunday plays. Sunday’s play on the Dodgers (39% bets, -107 to -122) was a perfect example of sharps buying low on an undervalued home favorite. Since 2005, home favorites getting 40% or less bets with at least 10-cents of reverse line movement…
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Marky’s Monday MLB Forecast: Cubs-Royals Pitchers Will Have Hands Full
It’s the start of a new week and lovers of offense will be happy to see that both the Rockies and Rangers are at home. So, you know … most people (I hope). Reds-Mets Betting Preview: Don’t Expect Syndergaard To Be Lights OutRead now We’ve got action at a new slew of ballparks and…
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Cubs-Royals Betting Preview: Balls Will be Flying in Tornado Alley
Betting Odds: Chicago Cubs @ Kansas City Royals Cubs: -190 (Cole Hamels) Royals: +170 (Jakob Junis) Over/Under: 9 (-119o/+101u) First pitch: 8:15 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 4:00 p.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets Tonight in Kansas City, the lowly Royals host a…
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WTA Rogers Cup Futures Betting Preview: Simona Halep Should Run Deep in Montreal
We head up north for tennis this week for the only trip to Canada on the calendar. The Rogers Cup is a Premier tournament that annually attracts the best players on Tour. The men and women alternate every year between Montreal and Toronto — with the women heading to Montreal in even years. The 64-player…
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Red Sox’s 3-Run Comeback Burns Yankees, Under Bettors
The Red Sox (-102) took the field Sunday night at Fenway Park looking for a rare four-game sweep of the Yankees (-110). It looked good early for Boston with David Price shutting down the Yankees through six innings. However, the Red Sox only led 1-0 after six innings — as Masahiro Tanaka also pitched very well…
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Betting the PGA Championship Favorites: 25-1 Range Ripe With Big-Name Value
I have to thank Justin Thomas for padding the bankroll a week before a major by taking down the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational at a completely undervalued 30-1 price. That marks the 11th outright winner picked in my Action Network articles this season. Thomas is back to No. 2 in the world and is getting much more respect…
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Watford 2018-19 Betting Preview: More Questions Than Answers For Hornets
Watford 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +100000 To Be Relegated: +210 Point Total: 40.5 (Over +105/Under -135) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. Ever since returning to the Premier League in 2015, Watford have developed a reputation…
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Huddersfield Town 2018-19 Betting Preview: Don’t Count the Terriers Out
Huddersfield Town 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +150000 To Be Relegated: +120 Point Total: 34.5 (Over -125/Under -105) > Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. Huddersfield Town survived an up-and-down 2017-18 Premier League campaign, and the aim will…
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West Ham 2018-19 Betting Preview: The Hammers Can Climb The Ladder
West Ham 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +35000 To Be Relegated: +825 Point Total: 46.5 (Over -175/Under +145) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. The 2017-18 season did not treat West Ham very kindly. The Hammers found…
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Premier League Betting: Finding Value In the Relegation Market
Bookmakers expect there to be a crowded field at the bottom of the Premier League table this season. Only eight teams are longer than +800 to avoid the drop. The cutoff lies right between Leicester City, who are the bottom of that top eight at +1400, and West Ham and Wolverhampton, who are tied with…
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Sobel: Surging Justin Thomas Rightfully Among PGA Championship Favorites
AKRON, Ohio – One year ago, Justin Thomas left the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational frustrated with his 28th-place result, but confident that his game was trending in the right direction. He was right, of course, proving it with his first major victory at the PGA Championship the very next week. >> Sign up for The Action Network’s…
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Moose Alert: Murphy’s Law in Effect for Under Bettors in Milwaukee
The Rockies’ starters have been on fire recently, but their bullpen has let them down over the past week. It all started last Monday in St. Louis when Colorado blew a four-run seventh-inning lead. Wade Davis then blew back-to-back saves on Thursday and Friday against the Cardinals and Brewers, respectively. That trend continued on Sunday…
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MLS Betting Preview: Value on New York Red Bulls vs. Los Angeles FC
Saturday was wild around the league with late goals everywhere and home teams struggling. Value plays were successful, going 3-1 for +4.3 units won, and they could have been better if not for a late goal conceded by the New England Revolution. >> Sign up for The Action Network’s daily newsletter to get the smartest…
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NBA Free Agency: Grading All the Big-Name Deals
The front offices are on vacation, the players are beefing up in the gym, and the real NBA offseason, a brief one-month respite from the madness, has truly begun. So with almost all the dust settled on this season (sign the deal, Carmelo!), here’s a look back at the summer that was, with five-star reviews,…
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Westgate College Football Betting Action Report: Alabama Getting Money, Big Ten Getting Tickets
Alabama is favored to repeat for the second time under Nick Saban (2011-12), but that hasn’t stopped bettors from laying down their money, as the Crimson Tide lead the way in money wagered at Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook. When looking simply at total tickets placed, it’s the Big Ten that stands out, with the first-,…
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Northern Illinois 2018 Betting Preview: Brutal Non-Conference Slate Will Hurt Huskies
Northern Illinois 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +400000 To win the MAC: +320 Win Total: 6.5 (over -120, under -110) Always shop for the best line. Northern Illinois 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 6.3 Bet To Watch Northern Illinois Under 6.5 wins (-110) NIU is one of the favorites…
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Sunday’s MLB Over/Under: Oddsmakers Underrating Astros-Dodgers Pitching Matchup
Betting odds: Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers Over/Under: 7.5 First Pitch: 4:10 p.m. ET Probable Pitchers: Gerrit Cole (10-3, 2.55 ERA) vs. Walker Buehler (4-4, 3.65 ERA) Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 72-47-3, +19.9 units Yesterday’s Result: Angels-Indians Under 8.5, Peña vs. Kluber (WIN) *Each bet graded as if it were to win…
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Sharp Bettors Targeting 2 West Coast Matchups Sunday Afternoon
Wiseguys kicked off the weekend with a nice little sweep on Saturday, going 3-0 on three over/under plays. Despite the full slate of games, sharp action has been a tad more scarce on Sunday, as today’s sharpest angles feature only two plays, one of which comes on another total, the other on a side. Mariners,…
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Tigers-Athletics Betting Preview: Going Overboard on the Over
MLB Betting: Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics Tigers: Francisco Liriano (+215) Athletics: Trevor Cahill (-235) Over/Under: 8.5 (+100/-120) First pitch: 4:05 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 11:30 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets. These two teams were unkind to me last night, so when I ran…
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Mariners, Cubs Highlight Sunday’s Most Popular MLB Bets
The public’s top plays went 2-1 Saturday, but because of their high prices they actually lost a fraction of a unit. That hasn’t deterred public bettors from favorites, however, as all of Sunday’s most popular picks are once again at minus money. >> All odds as of 10:45 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App…
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The Three Donkeys Podcast, Episode 45: Lodden, Lodden, and More Lodden
On this week’s episode, the guys play Lodden Thinks and go over every question that was asked during the game at the Gambling Olympics. Check out the Three Donkeys website and running prop records here. Email any ideas/suggestions to TheThreeDonkeysPOD@gmail.com. Subscribe to the podcast here!
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The Action Network Colleges Podcast: 2018 SEC College Football Preview
Stuckey and Collin Wilson head south to continue their preseason conference previews. This week it’s the SEC, and they break down every season win total and tackle the big questions. Is Georgia the best value to win the conference? Will the Magnolia State boast two overachievers? And just how awful will Arkansas be? Later, the…
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Joffe: Baseball Sucks Way Less When It Wins You Money
When the World Cup started, I wasn’t particularly excited. Soccer really wasn’t my thing. I didn’t know a whole lot about it, and the U.S. wasn’t in it, so why should I care? But friggin’ Chad Millman is a persistent SOB. He busted my ass about writing soccer content, I relented, and the joke was on…
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10 Gambling Movies Currently on Netflix and Amazon Prime: What to Binge — and Skip
The last game you bet on just ended and now you can mindlessly watch TV before looking at the next day’s card. After flipping aimlessly for 15 minutes, you decide to browse Netflix (and Amazon Prime), but can’t find anything that really catches your eye. We’ve all been there. Well, after this exact scenario happened…
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Conor McGregor an Underdog vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov in UFC Return
The long-rumored meeting between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor is now a reality. The two will fight for the UFC’s undisputed 155-pound lightweight championship at UFC 229 on Oct. 6 in Las Vegas. Early odds favor the undefeated Dagestani over the outspoken Irishman. Khabib Nurmagomedov: -175 Conor McGregor: +145 >> Sign up for The Action…
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Sobel: Expect Justin Thomas to Convert Another 54-Hole Lead
AKRON, Ohio – Justin Thomas leads by three strokes entering the final round ever at Firestone CC for the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, which had me scrambling to find a few relevant comments from earlier this week. >> Sign up for The Action Network’s daily newsletter to get the smartest conversation delivered into your inbox each morning.…
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Saturday’s MLB Over/Under: Is Felix Peña Any Match For Corey Kluber?
I can’t stress it enough: there’s nothing I love more than an under that concludes with a 1-0 score, so tip of the cap to both Blaine Hardy and Brett Anderson for their magnificent efforts last night. It’s a new day now, though, so let’s get to Saturday. Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 71-47-3,…
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Sharp Bettors Focusing on 3 Saturday MLB Over/Unders
It wasn’t quite the Friday night that sharp bettors were hoping for, finishing 1-2 on their three strongest plays. Sharps are back to the grind Saturday, though. Today’s sharpest angles all involve totals, including a contrarian over opportunity in one of this evening’s west coast matchups. >> All odds as of 1:45 p.m. ET. Download…
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MLS Betting: Four Value Plays on a Busy Saturday Night
It’s another busy Saturday night in MLS with ten matches on the slate and plenty of betting value. Last weekend’s value plays finished a solid 4-2 for +2.67 units, and we’ll look to continue the momentum before all of the major European leagues start up. After analyzing the betting market for tonight, I’ve picked out four…
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Betting Previews for Both Saturday WTA Semifinals in San Jose
It was an unfortunate day for our pre-tournament futures. After blowing three match points, Belinda Bencic lost in a third set tiebreaker vs. Andrea Petkovic, who continues to excel in Washington. Things then got even worse when Victoria Azarenka (who won the first set) retired after sustaining a back injury in the second set against…
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Rays, Athletics Lead Saturday’s Most Popular Baseball Bets
The public’s favorite play didn’t come through last night, as the Mariners lost 7-2 to the Jays as a -165 favorite. And while the public did cash their next two most popular picks, the high-priced lines could only get them back to even on the night. Today’s most popular plays feature more large favorites, with…
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UFC 227 Betting Preview: Can T.J. Dillashaw Finish Cody Garbrandt Again?
The UFC bantamweight title is up for grabs at UFC 227 in Los Angeles on Saturday night. T.J. Dillashaw will defend his championship against Cody Garbrandt in an exciting rematch between two highly skilled ex-training partners. Dillashaw captured the belt from Garbrandt with a second-round knockout at UFC 217. Still, Garbrandt was seconds away from…
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Tigers-Athletics Betting Preview: Heading Back to the Over Well
MLB Betting: Tigers vs. Athletics Tigers Jordan Zimmermann (+171) Athletics: Edwin Jackson (-181) Over/Under: 8.5 First pitch: 9:05 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 11 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets. After cashing another over last night, I’m adopting a “shoot ’til you miss” strategy of writing about…
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Kent State 2018 Betting Preview: New Offense Could Be Fun, But Don’t Expect Wins
Kent State 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +999999 To win the MAC: +12500 Win Total: 2.5 (over +100, under -130) Always shop for the best line. Kent State 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 3.1 Bet To Watch Kent State Under 2.5 wins (-130) Looking for positives for the Golden…
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Friday’s MLB Over/Under: Are Blaine Hardy, Brett Anderson Trustworthy?
Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do about a bad beat, which was our fate last night despite Madison Bumgarner and Zack Greinke doing a nice job taking a 3-1 score into the eighth. It was then, however, that Arizona’s league-best bullpen let things get away. Let’s get back on track heading into the weekend. Zylbert’s…
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Bills Have Enough to Prove Bettors, Oddsmakers Wrong
Bills Mafia celebrated the end of a 17-year long playoff drought last season, after a 9-7 season that significantly exceeded expectations. Entering last season, the Bills’ win total was set at 6.5 (u-150) and over bettors were able to cash in by Week 14. Despite that success, their expected win total is actually lower this…
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Friday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Yankees-Red Sox, Astros-Dodgers and Braves-Mets
Wiseguys split their two Thursday plays, losing the Yankees (+101) moneyline bet, but winning the Braves-Mets under (8.5). Now it’s Friday, which has historically been the best day of the week to fade the public. With recreational bettors wrapping up their work week (and getting their latest paychecks), average Joes are more likely to get down…
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Kansas State 2018 Betting Preview: New Coordinators Will Hinder Wildcats
Kansas State 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +40000 To win the Big 12: +3000 To reach Big 12 title game: +925 To make Playoff: Yes +5000, No -15500 To play in NY6 Bowl: Yes +900, No -1850 Win Total: 6.5 (over -135, under +115) Always shop for the best line. Kansas State…
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Johnny Manziel’s Return: All the Props You Can Bet
One night after the country got its first taste of football in almost six months with the Hall of Fame game between the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens, fans now get the main course. That’s right: Johnny Manziel making his first real start on a football field in almost three full years. Granted, the start…
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Sobel: Not a Fan of the Tiger-Phil Mega-Match? I’d Like a Word
AKRON, Ohio — I can’t wait for this proposed Tiger Woods-Phil Mickelson match. In Vegas terms, I’m all-in. No, I don’t think this is going to be the most transcendent match we’ve ever seen. I don’t think it’s more important than a major championship — or any other golf tournament, for that matter. I don’t…
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Baylor 2018 Betting Preview: Get Ready to Back the Bears in Rhule’s Year 2
Baylor 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +200000 To win the Big 12: +6000 To reach Big 12 title game: +1675 Win Total: 5.5 (over -135, under +105) All lines as of Aug 2. Always shop for the best line. Baylor 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 7.8 Bet To Watch…
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Red Sox-Yankees Betting Preview: Buying a Bounce Back
MLB Betting: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Yankees: -130 (Luis Severino) Red Sox: +117 (Rick Porcello) Over/under: 9u-125 First pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 11 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets The New York Yankees were embarrassed by the…
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Royals-Twins Betting Preview: Bad Bullpens Make Over/Under Worth a Look
MLB Betting: Royals vs. Twins Royals: Heath Fillmyer (+181) Twins: Jake Odorizzi (-191) Over/Under: 9.5 First pitch: 8:10 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 11 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets. Four days, four overs, four winners this week in my “Bet to Watch” series. I could have…
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BlackJack’s Plays of the Day: Here’s Johnny Football!
It’s Friday, baby, and it’s time to start the weekend with a bang. We’ve got football back in our lives for the first time since February and lots of action to pick from tonight, but there are some real standouts on the card to jump on … and jump on quick. So, let’s not waste…
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2018 Hall of Fame Game Breaks NFL Preseason Betting Record
Breaking news: Bettors love the NFL. According to The Action Network’s proprietary number of bets statistic, Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game between the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens set a new record for the most heavily bet preseason game in our database (since 2004). Our number of bets data reflects the total amount of tickets…
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5 Rules for Betting the Heisman: Why Only These Players Can Win
There are some sports-betting markets that aren’t about which teams win and lose games, or who hits specific statistical thresholds. They are actually driven by human behavior. MVP awards in sports behave this way. The Wooden Award in college basketball was given to a player from the best team in the country (Jalen Brunson) over…
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Oklahoma State 2018 Betting Preview: How Quickly Can Cowboys Reload?
Oklahoma State 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +25000 To win the Big 12: +730 To make Playoff: Yes +3300, No -9000 To make NY6 Bowl: Yes +750, No -1580 Win Total: 8 (over -115, under -105) Always shop for the best line. Oklahoma State 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins:…
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League of Legends Europe LCS (8/3-8/4): ROCCAT is Ready to Rock Out
It’s Week 7 of the EU LCS, and everything is starting to feel more familiar for longtime league watchers. The meta is still drastically different, but game times are returning to their prior levels, and traditional attack damage carries continue to sneak into more and more games: Over 50% of teams chose to go that…
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Bournemouth 2018-19 Betting Preview: Is This The End of the Ride for the Cherries?
Bournemouth 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +100000 To Be Relegated: +450 Point Total: 42.5 (Over +105/Under -145) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. What would constitute a step forward for Bournemouth? They’re now in their fourth Premier…
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Burnley 2018-19 Betting Preview: Regression Looms for Clarets
Burnley 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +75000 To Be Relegated: +365 Point Total: 43.5 (Over -135/+115) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. No team surprised more in 2017-18 than Burnley. They didn’t do it in style, but…
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Crystal Palace 2018-19 Betting Preview: Eagles Seeking Better Start Than Last Season’s
Crystal Palace 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +75000 To Be Relegated: +550 Point Total: 45.5 (Over +120/Under -150) > Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. Crystal Palace started the 2017-18 Premier League season worse than any club in…
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Newcastle 2018-19 Betting Preview: Are Benitez’s Boys Primed for Another Top-Ten Finish?
Newcastle 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +75000 To Be Relegated: +550 Point Total: 47.5 (Over -155/Under +125) > Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. In 2017-18, Newcastle finished in a solid 10th position with 44 points in their…
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Mickelson on His Commercial Dance Moves: ‘It’s Fun to Laugh at Yourself’
AKRON, Ohio — In case you haven’t heard, Phil Mickelson isn’t afraid to take a risk. This usually comes in the form of Lefty trying to squeeze an approach between two tree limbs during a competitive round. But he recently proved that he’s not scared to get out of his comfort zone off the course,…
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Thursday’s MLB Over/Under: Will Bumgarner-Greinke Live Up to The Hype?
Betting odds: San Francisco Giants at Arizona Diamondbacks Over/Under: 7.5 First Pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET, Aug. 2. Probable Pitchers: Madison Bumgarner (3-4, 3.06 ERA) vs. Zack Greinke (12-5, 2.96 ERA) Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 70-46-3, +19.1 units Yesterday’s Result: Blue Jays-Athletics Under 8 (loss) *Each bet graded as if it were to win 1 unit…
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Kamala Harris the Favorite to Win Democratic Presidential Primary in 2020 Election
Ever since Donald Trump pulled a massive upset in the 2016 presidential election, Democrats have had November 2020 circled on their calendars. The big question now: Who will the Dems nominate for the highest office in the land? Will former Vice President Joe Biden run and win the primary? Will it be the progressive Bernie Sanders…
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Super Bowl Sharp Action: Big Bets on Rams, 49ers, Giants to Win It All
This week on the Buffet podcast, co-hosted by Chad Millman and Vegas bookmaker Bob Scucci (“Scooch”), the dapper duo delved into NFL futures. Which Super Bowl bets are public bettors all over? Who are the sharps betting? Chad and Scooch hit it all. Here’s a quick recap of their discussion. For a deeper dive, subscribe…
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NFL Hall of Fame Game Betting: Profitable Trend for Bears-Ravens
It has been 176 days and counting since I placed an NFL wager. That streak will end on Thursday when the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens kick off the preseason in the Hall of Fame Game (8 p.m. ET). NFL Preseason Week 1: Full List of Betting Odds and Historical TrendsRead now The Ravens are…
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Kansas 2018 Betting Preview: There’s Reason For Optimism, For Once
Kansas 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +999999 To win the Big 12: +80000 Win Total: 3 (over +140, under -170) Always shop for the best line. Kansas 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 3.6 Bet To Watch Kansas Over 3 Wins (+140) We’re in an exciting time for Rock Chalk…
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NFL Hall of Fame Game: Wiseguys Buying Back Bears-Ravens Value
The NFL preseason officially kicks off tonight as the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens meet in Canton, Ohio for the 2018 Hall of Fame Game (8 p.m. ET). Bettors love football, even preseason football, especially after a long offseason. According to The Action Network’s public NFL betting data, tonight’s Hall of Fame Game has already…
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Thursday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Yankees-Red Sox and Braves-Mets
Wiseguys split their two Wednesday plays, cashing the Cardinals (-135) but losing the Cubs-Pirates Under (8). The Cardinals were a perfect example of a favorite wiseguy spot: “Fading the Trendy Dog.” This means the public is loading up on the underdog, creating rare contrarian value on the favorite. Since 2005, home teams getting 35% or…
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CFL Betting Preview: Is Johnny Manziel Worth a Wager in His First Start?
CFL Betting Odds: Tiger-Cats at Alouettes Spread: Tiger-Cats (-7) at Alouettes Over/Under: 50 Johnny Manziel will make his first start in the Canadian Football League on Friday (7:30 p.m. ET) when the Montreal Alouettes host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Manziel was a backup for the Tiger-Cats before a trade that included two first-round picks sent him…
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Betting Odds Forecast Kyrie Irving’s 2019-20 NBA Team
Somewhat buried among all the LeBron hullabaloo and other NBA drama is the fact that Kyrie Irving’s future in Boston is anything but a guarantee. The star point guard has a player option for the 2019-20 season, but much like most other star players, he is expected to forego that and become a free agent.…
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Sharps Betting on Tiger Woods to Beat Phil Mickelson in Big-Money Match
The long-rumored big-money match between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson has been confirmed for Thanksgiving weekend at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas. Not only is the purse expected to be around $10 million, but this clash of golf’s titans will also generate a massive betting handle. Thanksgiving is already a very popular four-day…
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Marky’s Thursday MLB Forecast: Storms Over D.C. Make Scherzer a Risky Play
As I feared, last night’s game in Atlanta was washed away like the hopes and dreams of every young boy when they realize that they will not be a major-league baseball player. I distinctly remember telling my friend in second or third grade that it was easy to at least get in the minors and…
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The Buffet with Chad and Scooch, Episode 37 – NFL Futures Bets
On this week’s episode, Chad and Scooch break down the new NBA-MGM deal. They discuss how bookmakers are reacting to the news and what this means moving forward for the future of sports betting. The guys also talk NFL futures with training camp here and give some picks. Subscribe to the podcast here! Time Stamps…
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Stuckey: World Series Futures Bets With Value After MLB Trade Deadline
Many pundits called the Yankees losers of the 2009 MLB trade deadline after not doing much of anything. The Bombers’ lone July move that year involved trading catcher Chase Weems to the Reds for utility man Jerry Hairston Jr — who will go down as nothing more than a trivia answer as the player who…
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Bettors Piling on Two NL East Teams and Fading the Orioles
Yesterday was a public 1-1-1 split. Well, technically it was more like a 1-1 split with the third game being rained out, but the one loss was a doozy, as the -269 Yankees screwed the pooch and lost to the Orioles. Not a great day to be Sonny Gray. Three more favorites are being leered…
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Yankees-Red Sox Betting Preview: Another Chance to Fade CC Sabathia
Betting odds: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Yankees: -104 (CC Sabathia) Red Sox: -106 (Brian Johnson) Over/under: 10 (+100/-120) First pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET After three straight overs were hit in the Rockies-Cardinals series, Thursday’s numbers landed me on a much more attractive game, with an equally attractive price. The Yankees and Red Sox resume their…
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West Virginia 2018 Betting Preview: Defense Will Hold Back Will Grier, Offense
West Virginia 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +13000 To win the Big 12: +825 To reach Big 12 title game: +305 To make Playoff: Yes +1250, No -2375 To make NY6 Bowl: Yes +500, No -900 Win Total: 7.5 (over +105, under -135) Always shop for the best line. West Virginia 2018…
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Finding Value in Thursday’s Four WTA Matches in San Jose
Our Victoria Azarenka future (9-1) received a big, unexpected boost on Wednesday when No. 1 seed Garbine Muguruza pulled out with an arm injury. Lucky loser Anna Blinkova didn’t pose much of an issue for Vika, who advanced with an easy 6-1, 6-0 victory. Looking ahead to today, defending champion Madison Keys and former champ…
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NFL Preseason Markets are Unpredictable for Oddsmakers, Too
The NFL preseason kicks off on Thursday with the Hall of Fame Game between the Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) and Chicago Bears in Canton, Ohio. Even though it’s only an exhibition game, it is the first time that fans can bet on an actual NFL game since the Super Bowl. You would think bettors are chomping…
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Bears-Ravens Hall of Fame Game: Get Ready for the Lamar Jackson Show
Football is back! Thursday night’s matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears will feature more backups than starters, and preseason matchups notoriously feature watered-down schemes on both offense and defense, but whatever. Football is back! The Lamar Jackson Era is Here! Jackson was the most polarizing prospect in the 2018 NFL draft for reasons…
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Leicester City 2018-19 Betting Preview: Even Without Mahrez, Foxes Remain Solid
2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +35000 To Be Relegated: +1200 Point Total: 48.5 (Over +115/Under -145) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. In different circumstances one might look at the sale of Riyad Mahrez as a huge…
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Everton 2018-19 Betting Preview: Toffees Should Bounce Back Under Silva
Everton 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +25000 To Be Relegated: +3300 Point Total: 48.5 (Over -165/Under +135) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. Even though Everton finished in the top half of the table, its 2017-18 season…
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Browns Are the Odds-On Betting Favorite to Land Dez Bryant
It’s been a slow interview season for Dez Bryant, but that hasn’t kept him out of the news. His recent twitter tirade called out everyone from Scott Linehan to Sean Lee. Still, the league’s general lack of interest in securing the services of the only wide receiver with 70-plus touchdowns since 2010 has simply been alarming.…
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Sportsbooks Pull Ohio State Betting Odds Following Urban Meyer Reports
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has reportedly known of domestic abuse allegations against former assistant coach Zach Smith, who was fired on July 23, since 2015. Meyer was placed an administrative leave by the university on Wednesday, causing sportsbooks to pull some of the Buckeyes’ odds. In a post on his Facebook page, college…
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2018 Midterm Election Odds: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 90% to Win New York’s 14th District
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shocked the political world in June by winning the Democratic primary in New York’s 14th congressional district, upending incumbent Joe Crowley, who has served as the representative since 2013 and served in the 7th district before that. If Ocasio-Cortez wins the election in November, the 28-year-old will be the youngest woman ever elected…
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Odds for Barstool’s Rough N’ Rowdy 4 Undercard: Local Cop Big Favorite Over Skater
We’re inching closer to another Rough N’ Rowdy. There will be an all-star crew behind the mic, including Barstool’s own El Presidente, Big Cat and Pat McAfee, along with comedic legend Bill Burr. They’ll be calling numerous bouts leading up to the main event: Gay Pat vs. the Convicted Felon AKA Pride vs. Prejudice. >>…
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TCU 2018 Betting Preview: A Legitimate Big 12 Contender?
TCU 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +17500 To win the Big 12: +725 To reach Big 12 title game: +285 To make Playoff: Yes +1500, No -3750 To make NY6 Bowl: Yes +360, No -540 Win Total: 7.5 (over -125, under +105) Always shop for the best line. TCU 2018 Schedule, Betting…