Tag: Hero
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Will Urban Meyer Get Fired? 2 Sportsbooks Post Wildly Different Odds
Urban Meyer is under fire for his alleged knowledge of an assistant coach’s domestic abuse, which has fueled speculation that he’ll be fired as Ohio State’s head football coach. How has the betting market responded? It depends which sportsbook you look at. At one book, Meyer is a -200 favorite to be fired by Sept.…
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Wednesday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Rockies-Cardinals and Cubs-Pirates
Tuesday night was rough for the wiseguys and the books. Public players cleaned up, as teams getting 60% or more of bets went 10-3 (76.9%), winning +4.37 units for a 33.6% return on investment (ROI). Baseball betting is the ultimate roller coaster. The long season brings big volatile swings. The key is staying the course…
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Marky’s Wednesday Forecast: Expect More Rain In Atlanta
With a split slate on hand today, we’ll be focusing on the 7 p.m. ET games … all six of ’em. My work is cut out for me tonight, let me tell ya. My fingers have been feverishly typing away at a breakneck pace, each letter struck so loudly that my coworkers appear visibly annoyed.…
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Sobel: Quick Starts Should Lead to Strong Finishes at WGC-Bridgestone
AKRON, Ohio – I’m going to miss this place. The course is a bit repetitive but obviously yields some great champions. The traffic is light, which is always a big plus. And the city is fun, with one of the best minor-league baseball stadiums I’ve ever seen. Nothing against Memphis in July on the direct…
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Lo Duca: Believe in Anibal Sanchez and the Braves Against the Marlins
Betting Odds: Miami Marlins at Atlanta Braves Marlins: +157 (Pablo Lopez) Braves: -175 (Anibal Sanchez) Total: 8.5 (-105/-115) First pitch: 7:35 p.m. ET >> Follow Paul Lo Duca in The Action Network App to get free alerts on all his MLB bets during the season. Sometimes a pitcher just finds it. Look at Justin Verlander…
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Oklahoma 2018 Betting Preview: Kyler Murray Should Lead Sooners to Big 12 Glory
Oklahoma 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +3150 To win the Big 12: +132 To reach Big 12 title game: -168 To make Playoff: Yes +460, No -700 To play in NY6 Bowl: Yes -155, No +115 Win Total: 10 (over -130, under +110) Always shop for the best line. Oklahoma 2018 Schedule,…
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Wednesday’s MLB Over/Under: Oddsmakers Underrating Two Quality Pitchers
Whoa boy. It couldn’t really get any closer than it did in last night’s Indians-Twins Under 8.5 bet. While Trevor Bauer and Kyle Gibson each delivered quality starts, the bullpens made us sweat a ton, and ultimately we cashed in a 6-2 Cleveland win. Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 70-45-3, +20.3 units Yesterday’s Result:…
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WGC-Bridgestone Side Action: Banking on a Justin Thomas Bounceback
In what’s become a weekly tradition reverberating around the golf world like a Sunday roar at Augusta, The Action Network Golf Podcast crew is back for another snake draft for the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. This Week’s Rules The Rules: The participants — Peter Jennings, Jason Sobel and Drew “The Sleeze” Stoltz — can pick any golfer with…
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Public Bettors Targeting Yankees, Braves Wednesday
Public bettors had another solid day Tuesday, as the three most popular bets went 2-1, winning a bit over half a unit. After playing a couple of totals last night, they’re back to their usual strategy and backing three favorites on Wednesday night. >> All odds as of 11 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network…
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Rockies-Cardinals Betting Preview: Value on the Total Again
MLB Betting: Rockies at Cardinals Rockies: Kyle Freeland (+121) Cardinals: Luke Weaver (-131) Total: 8 First pitch: 8:15 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 10:30 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets. This series has been fun, especially for me, or those of you who have followed along. Each of the…
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Betting Notes for Wednesday’s Most Intriguing WTA Matches
We had a profitable 2-0 day in San Jose, but the major news was Johanna Konta’s absolute beatdown of Serena Williams. The Brit went breadstick-bagel (6-1, 6-0) on Serena, who suffered the worst loss of her 23-year career. Williams once again showed how vulnerable she can be early in a tournament. Meanwhile, the…
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Liverpool 2018-19 Betting Preview: Klopp’s Reds Are Set For Contention
Liverpool 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +375 To Be Relegated: +150000 Point Total: 79.5 (Over -128/Under -108) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. It’s fair to say that now is an exciting time to be a Liverpool…
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Arsenal 2018-19 Betting Preview: What Are Realistic Expectations Under New Coach Emery?
Arsenal 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +2500 To Be Relegated: +50000 Point Total: 69.5 (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. Arsenal enter the 2018-19 season with a new manager for the first time in…
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Chelsea 2018-19 Betting Preview: Sarri Will Have His Work Cut Out For Him
Chelsea 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +1400 To Be Relegated: +50000 Point Total: 70.5 (Over -170/Under +140) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. Chelsea are a very different team than they were last season. Antonio Conte is…
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From 1,199th to 50th: How Tiger Pulled Off the Impossible to Qualify for WGC-Bridgestone
AKRON, Ohio — Because Tiger Woods is Tiger Woods, and because when he speaks people listen, he can often pepper his speech with previously uncoined verbiage, much to the rollicking delight of everyone doing the listening. It was years ago, during one of his post-round interview scrums, when Woods casually dropped a reference about his…
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Sobel: Dustin Johnson Makes Golf Look Easier Than Anyone Else Ever Has
AKRON, Ohio — In the midst of cruising to a Canadian Open victory Sunday, as Dustin Johnson trudged after another smoothed 330-yard drive with all the enthusiasm of a husband being dragged through Bed, Bath & Beyond on Super Bowl Sunday, I took to social media to convey what was going through my mind at…
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Point Spreads Indicate Redskins Won’t Win 7 Games in 2018
The Washington Redskins came into 2017 with a Vegas win total of 7.5. At 7-9, they weren’t able to come through for over bettors, and perhaps as a result, oddsmakers have dropped the Skins’ 2018 total to 7. Some books are offering this total with equal juice (-115) on both sides, but around most of…
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2018 Midterm Election Odds: Democrats Favored to Win Back the House
While the Republicans are large favorites to retain control of the Senate in the 2018 midterms in November, the Democrats are the favorites in several betting markets to win back the House. This obviously has large implications on the overall political climate, as the House has sole power to initiate articles of impeachment against the…
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Moore: The NBA Wins Big With MGM Partnership
The NBA unveiled its first major sports betting-related sponsorship Tuesday, as the league announced MGM Resorts as its official gaming partner. We covered the big takeaways here — and had an exclusive Q&A with the NBA’s head of gaming here — but if we want to really look at the most important part of this deal,…
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WGC-Bridgestone Betting Guide: 2 Elite Golfers Are Way Underpriced
The PGA Tour heads to Firestone Country Club for the final time, as we get the last installment of the Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio. The tournament is best known for Tiger Woods’ dominance. He’s won here eight times, and after his sixth-place finish in The Open Championship, he’s in great form looking for No.…
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2018 World Series Odds: MLB Deadline Deals Don’t Move Needle Much
The 2018 non-waiver trade deadline has passed and some big pieces changed locations, including Chris Archer (Rays to Pirates), Brian Dozier (Twins to Dodgers), Kevin Gausman (Orioles to Braves) and Wilson Ramos (Rays to Phillies). The deadline is one of the checkpoints in a baseball season, so it’s always interesting to see if there’s a…
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Exclusive Q&A: The NBA Details Its Role in Sports Betting, Integrity Fees and More
With the NBA announcing a formal partnership with MGM Grand on Tuesday, the league’s first foray into formal relationships with the gaming industry represents a shift in the sports industry and the next step in a burgeoning frontier opened after the Supreme Court ruling this spring. The NBA continues to lead the way among sports…
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Tuesday’s MLB Over/Under: Will Pitchers Stay Hot in Indians-Twins Showdown?
Losing last night’s Under 8.5 bet in Rangers-Diamondbacks was a good example of never counting chickens. We move onto Tuesday. Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 69-45-3, +19.3 units Yesterday’s Result: Rangers-Diamondbacks Under 8.5 (LOSS) *Each bet graded as if it were to win 1 unit >> Follow Matt Zylbert in The Action Network App…
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Tuesday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Phillies-Red Sox, Two Other Games
Wiseguys kept the good vibes going last night. They split their five Monday plays 2-2-1, but thanks to the plus-money won with the Twins (+113) and the Brewers (+137), pros were able to turn a profit of a half-unit. This is the beauty of betting baseball. It’s one of the only sports in which can…
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Orioles-Yankees Betting Preview: 3 Reasons to Bet an Unpopular Underdog
Betting Odds: New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles Orioles: +270 (Yefry Ramirez) Yankees: -330 (Masahiro Tanaka) Total: 9u-119 First pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET It has paid to be contrarian since the All-Star break. https://twitter.com/johnewing/status/1024314925546700800 One of Tuesday’s most lopsided games (in terms of moneyline tickets) is Yankees-Orioles. Oddsmakers opened the O’s as +270 underdogs in…
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Cubs-Pirates Betting Preview: Oddsmakers Taking Advantage of Public Perception
Betting Odds: Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Cubs (Jon Lester): -104 Pirates (Jameson Tallion): -106 Over/under: 7.5 First pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. There’s a lot to unpack here so bear with me. Let’s start…
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Marky’s Tuesday MLB Forecast: Return of the Rain
Yesterday was boring. Well, there were a couple of power-outage delays that I somehow missed in my forecast. The meteorology game does not include electricity that’s not related to lightning, so I refuse to take the loss on that one. (Apparently there was a baboon involved in at least one of the power outages, which…
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WNBA Betting: Should Bettors Buy Low on the Dallas Wings?
In their last game before the All-Star break, the Dallas Wings were routed by Connecticut Sun, 92-75, at home as 4.5-point favorites. It was the second time in as many games that Dallas lost by double digits. The poor finish to the first half of the season hasn’t stopped oddsmakers from listing the Wings as…
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Rockies-Cardinals Betting Preview: Pouncing On A Low Total
Betting Odds: Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals Rockies: +109 (Jon Gray) Cardinals: -119 (Jack Flaherty) Total: 7 (-115/-105) First pitch: 8:10 p.m. ET >> Follow Ken Barkley in The Action Network App to get free alerts on all his MLB bets during the season. On Monday I wrote about how I thought there were…
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Two MLB Overs Drawing Heavy Public Action on Tuesday
The public swept their three favorite plays last night, but they’ve switched up their strategy on Tuesday. Only one team on tonight’s slate is getting more than 70% of bets. So instead of laying money on big favorites as they usually do, the public is taking two totals and just one side. >> All odds…
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Iowa State Betting Preview: Cyclones Still Steaming Upward Under Campbell
Iowa State 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +60000 To win the Big 12: +2700 To make Playoff: Yes +8000, No -26000 Reach Big 12 Championship: +800 Win Total: 6.5 (over -110, under -110) Always shop for the best line. Iowa State 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 7.2 Bet To…
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New Jersey’s Borgata Casino to Offer Mobile Sports Betting This Week
An interesting nugget came out of today’s NBA and MGM Resorts partnership announcement — Atlantic City’s Borgata casino will begin accepting mobile sports bets at the end of the week, according to MGM CEO Jim Murren. New Jersey racetracks and casinos put legal sports betting into motion quickly after the Supreme Court ruling in May.…
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The NBA and MGM Partner on Sports Betting: All You Need to Know
The NBA on Tuesday announced a landmark deal in its first partnership with a gaming corporation, as MGM Resorts became the official gaming partner of the NBA and the WNBA. ESPN’s Darren Rovell reported that the deal is for three years and $25 million. BREAKING: NBA & WNBA signs MGM as official gaming partner. Sources…
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Betting Odds Suggest Bryce Harper Trade Is Unlikely
The MLB non-waiver trade deadline is today at 4 p.m. ET, and everyone wants to know whether Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper will be on the move. Harper will enter free agency following the 2018 season and is in line or a monster contract wherever he signs. >> Sign up for The Action Network’s daily…
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Lo Duca: The Agony and Ecstasy of Getting Traded
Maybe I should have named this ‘The Night Before I Got Traded.’ It started when I heard rumors that my name was on the trading block while I was watching SportsCenter, Fox Sports and all the other major sports outlets. What did I do? I was hitting .301 with 10 homers and 49 RBI with the…
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Texas Tech 2018 Betting Preview: A Big 12 Dark Horse Thanks To … Defense?
Texas Tech 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +200000 To win the Big 12: +4000 To reach Big 12 title game: +1250 Win Total: 6 (over -135, under +105) Always shop for the best line. Texas Tech 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 5.5 Bet To Watch Texas Tech over 6…
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WTA Citi Open Betting Preview: Rain and Travel May Impact Tuesday Play
Disappointing handicapping results on Monday, as all three underdogs never really had a shot. After a five-hour rain delay yesterday and more rain in the forecast throughout the week, I may tread lightly at the Citi Open. I try to avoid matches that may have post-delay momentum swings as much as possible. With that said,…
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Texas 2018 Betting Preview: Back Longhorns to Reach Big 12 Title Game
Texas 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +5000 To win the Big 12: +325 To reach Big 12 title: +142 To make Playoff: Yes +650, No -1175 To make NY6 Bowl: Yes +200, No -280 Win Total: 8.5 (over -135, under +115) Always shop for the best line. Texas 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds…
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Bales: How to Overcome & Exploit Bandwagon Effect in Betting & Fantasy Sports
Way back when I was in my prime — before all the sex and drugs blogging and data collection — I wrote some books. The Fantasy Sports for Smart People collection is the best-selling fantasy sports and DFS book series of all time. Is that actually true? I don’t know. And if I don’t know, you don’t know, which…
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WTA San Jose Betting Preview: Serena-Konta Headlines Solid Tuesday Slate
I didn’t bet anything yesterday in San Jose, but still had to sweat out our future bet on Victoria Azarenka, who eventually closed out a pesky Kateryna Bondarenko in a match that lasted almost three hours. That was stressful! We have a solid San Jose slate on Tuesday — highlighted by a few intriguing teenagers…
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Manchester United 2018-19 Betting Preview: Mourinho’s Red Devils Will Fall Short of Expectations
Manchester United 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +800 To Be Relegated: +150000 Point Total: 75.5 (Over -145/Under +115) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. Manchester United are in a weird place right now. They have a lot…
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Manchester City 2018-19 Betting Preview: Can Pep Guardiola Deliver Another Title?
Manchester City 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: -140 To Be Relegated: +400000 Point Total: 84.5 (Over -160/Under +130) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. Looking at Manchester City is mostly an exercise in deciding how they’re going…
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Tottenham 2018-19 Betting Preview: Will Spurs Take Another Step Forward Under Pochettino?
Tottenham 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +1800 To Be Relegated: +100000 Point Total: 73.5 (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. Most clubs spend the summer months working on transfers. Players come and they go.…
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Nolan Arenado Grand Slam Helps MVP Case, Hurts First-Five-Innings Bettors
A pitchers’ duel for four innings turned into a bloodbath (slight exaggeration) in the fifth, which is unfortunately the exact inning in which first-five bets are decided, hence the name “first five.” St. Louis starter Carlos Martinez picked a bad time to aggravate an old injury for F5 under bettors, as he had to leave…
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Best Group of 5 Futures Bets: Do You Dare Fade Lane Kiffin, FAU?
Check the expiration date on your milk. It’s more than likely within range of the Duquesne-UMass kickoff on Aug. 25. So now is the perfect time to start finalizing your college football futures card. We looked at my five favorite Power 5 future bets on Monday, but we can’t forget about the Group of 5. After…
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Monday’s MLB Over/Under: Perez, Ray Set to Clash in The Desert
I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday’s Mets-Pirates game as it ended, 1-0, and cashed our Under 7.5 bet. Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 69-44-3, +20.4 units Yesterday’s Result: Mets-Pirates Under 7.5, Wheeler vs. Musgrove (WIN) *Each bet graded as if it were to win 1 unit >> Follow Matt Zylbert in The Action Network App to…
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2018 Midterm Election Odds: GOP a Large Favorite to Retain Senate Majority
Considering the current political climate, increased partisanship within U.S. politics and the ongoing Russia investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller, the 2018 midterms in November come with stakes as high as we’ve seen in a long time. The GOP currently controls all three branches of government — and the Supreme Court will become even more…
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Marky’s MLB Forecast: Phillies-Red Sox Total on the Move, But Not Because of Weather
Today’s weather is not the most exciting I’ve ever seen. In fact, I would call it a snoozefest. I guess my job today is a bit simple, but I’d honestly prefer some more excitement. A little fun. All work and no play makes Marky a dull boy. Our Weather Rating distills the hitter-friendliness for a particular…
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Monday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Phillies-Red Sox, Four Other Games
It was a great weekend for MLB wiseguys. Sharp Report plays went a combined 4-1 on Saturday and Sunday. Overall, dogs went 16-15 (+9.38 units) and teams getting 40% or fewer bets went 17-9 (+15.44 units). Since the All-Star break, dogs getting 40% or fewer bets have gone 46-46 (+21.29 units). Pro players will look to…
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Georgia State 2018 Betting Preview: Expect a Rebuilding Year, So Bet Under 4.5 Wins
Georgia State 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +999999 To win the Sun Belt: +5000 To win the Sun Belt East: N/A Win Total: 4.5 (over -120, under -110) All lines as of July 30. Always shop for the best line. Georgia State 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 4.0 Bet…
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Giants, Braves Among Monday’s Most Popular MLB Bets
‘Twas not the best weekend for public bettors. Teams getting more than 50% of bets went 11-20 over the past two days, losing 12.7 units for a -41% return on investment. Perhaps it’s only coincidence, but following the tough weekend, tonight’s most popular betting percentages aren’t quite as lopsided as usual. Of Monday’s most popular…
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Arkansas State 2018 Betting Preview: New Sun Belt Divisions Give Red Wolves Big Edge
Arkansas State 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +500000 To win the Sun Belt: +130 To win the Sun Belt West: N/A Win Total: 8.5 (over -150, under +130) All lines taken on July 28. Always shop for the best line. Arkansas State 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 8.7 Bet…
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The Action Network Colleges Podcast, Episode 1: Big Ten Preview
In the debut episode of The Action Network Colleges Podcast, Stuckey is joined by college football expert Collin Wilson as they preview the Big Ten. They talk Wisconsin’s chances at a College Football Playoff berth, futures value in the Illini, and all the conference bets they love. Subscribe to the podcast here!
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Rockies-Cardinals Betting Preview: All Signs Point To Under, But Ignore Them
Betting Odds: Colorado Rockies vs. St. Louis Cardinals Rockies: +130 (Tyler Anderson) Cardinals: -140 (Carlos Martinez) Total: 8 (+100/-120) First pitch: 8:10 p.m. ET On the surface, the Rockies and Cardinals appear to share very little in common. They play in different divisions, are assembled with different philosophies, have spent their money differently and one…
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Appalachian State 2018 Betting Preview: New-Look Mountaineers Still Among Sun Belt Elite
Appalachian State 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +999999 To win the Sun Belt: +260 To win the Sun Belt East: N/A Win Total: 8.5 (over +115, under -145) All lines taken on July 28. Always shop for the best line. Appalachian State 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 8.2 Bet…
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WTA San Jose Futures Value and Monday Betting Outlook
The lead-up to the U.S. Open begins with two hard-court tournaments kicking off on both U.S. coasts today. In the Bay Area, the inaugural Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic will take place in San Jose. It will replace the Bank of the West Classic, which Stanford hosted since 1971. WTA Washington, D.C., Futures Betting, Plus Three…
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WTA Washington, D.C., Futures Betting, Plus Three Monday Underdogs
Good news for tennis bettors in the U.S., as the second hard-court swing of the season gets underway today with tournaments in Washington, D.C., and San Jose, California. That should mean a more normal sleep schedule, and daytime action to help bridge the gap to the U.S. Open — and football. WTA San Jose Futures…
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Soccer Betting: Tottenham, Atletico Madrid Can Upset the Odds This Season
Manchester City are -139 to win the 2018-19 Premier League title. If City stay at minus-money, it will be the first time in at least the past decade that England’s top flight will enter play with an odds-on favorite. It would also mean that all five of Europe’s “major” leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Serie…
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Cardiff City 2018-19 Betting Preview: Will Bluebirds Beat the Odds Once Again?
Cardiff City 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +200000 To Be Relegated: -135 Point Total: 32.5 (Over -145/Under +115) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. For a team that started the previous Championship season with shorter odds to…
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Fulham 2018-19 Betting Preview: Cottagers Should Stay Up Thanks to Sessegnon
Fulham 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +100000 To Be Relegated: +190 Point Total: 35.5 (Over -160/Under +110) After the jubilation of their playoff final win over Aston Villa, which seems an eternity ago, it’s been very much back to business for a Fulham side who mean just that this season. Returning to…
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Wolverhampton 2018-19 Betting Preview: Will Premier League New Boys Make Noise?
Wolverhampton 2018-19 Premier League Betting Odds To Win Title: +25000 To Be Relegated: +650 Point Total: 42.5 (Over -150/Under +120) >> Download The Action Network App to get real-time Soccer odds, track your bets and follow all of our experts’ picks. Wolverhampton are back in the Premier League for the first time since 2011-12, and…
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Sports Betting Legalization: Biggest Issues Preventing Widespread Wagering
It’s been more than two months since the Supreme Court ruled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) unconstitutional and opened the doors for states to legalize sports betting. Some legislators across the country have jumped at the opportunity and have drafted bills to introduce legalized betting to their constituents, while other politicians are completely…
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Texas State 2018 Betting Preview: Plenty of Spots to Back the Bobcats
Texas State 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +999999 To win the Sun Belt: +11000 To win the Sun Belt West: N/A Win Total Over 3.5 (over +115, under -145) Always shop for the best line. Texas State 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 3.7 Bet To Watch Texas State Over…
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Wilson: My 5 Favorite Power 5 Futures Bets for 2018
Go ahead and take a look at the sports schedule for the first Saturday in August. The only major sporting event you can bet on before 4 p.m. ET is a thriller between the Cubs and Padres. Does it get any better? Yes. Yes, it certainly does. Just fast-forward to the last Saturday in August.…
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South Alabama 2018 Betting Preview: Jaguars Should Roll Past Their Win Total
South Alabama 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +999999 To win the Sun Belt: +5500 To win the Sun Belt West: N/A Win Total Over 4 (over -160, under +130) Always shop for the best line. South Alabama 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 6.1 Bet To Watch South Alabama Over 4…
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MLS Sunday: Two Value Bets on East vs. West
Sunday night’s MLS action kicks off with a couple of in-form teams with the Seattle Sounders taking on New York City FC, followed by LA Galaxy-Orlando City SC. Both matches feature a Western Conference team hosting an Eastern Conference side. Saturday’s value plays went 2-2 for +0.78 units earned, and are now up more than…
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Sunday’s MLB Over/Under: Wheeler, Musgrove Go Head-to-Head in Series Finale
OK, nice to see both Vince Velasquez and Matt Harvey come through in last night’s victorious Phillies-Reds Under 9.5 wager. Now it’s time to close out the final weekend in July, hopefully with a win. Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 68-44-3, +19.4 units Yesterday’s Result: Phillies-Reds Under 9.5, Velasquez vs. Harvey (WIN) *Each bet…
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Troy 2018 Betting Preview: Defense Still Stellar, But Offense Could Struggle
Troy 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +999999 To win the Sun Belt: +300 To win the Sun Belt East: N/A Win Total: 7.5 (over -135, under +105) Always shop for the best line. Troy 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 7.6 Bet To Watch Troy Under 7.5 +105 A number…
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Sunday Sharp Report: Fading Trendy MLB Road Underdogs
Saturday night was successful for sharp bettors as MLB plays went 3-0 for +2.86 units won. It was a great night for contrarians overall, as teams getting less than 40% of bets went 9-4 for a profit of +10.56 units. You can track all the latest odds and betting percentages here. The Biggest Gambling Upsets…
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BlackJack’s Haskell Invitational Betting Preview
Sunday at Monmouth Park is the Haskell Invitational, one of horse racing’s premier summer events. It will feature several horses who ran in Triple Crown races and is the biggest date on Monmouth Park’s calendar. Yours truly will be in attendance and will give updates live from the track. If you’re interested in betting the…
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UL Monroe 2018 Betting Preview: Warhawks Still Can’t Stop Anyone
UL Monroe 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +999999 To win the Sun Belt: +1200 To win the Sun Belt West: N/A Win Total: 5.5 (over -120, under -110) Always shop for the best line. UL Monroe 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 6.1 Bet To Watch UL Monroe Under 5.5…
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Dez Has Twitter Beef with Cowboys, but Bettors Still Might Have Beef with Bryant
Dez Bryant had a few things he wanted to get off his chest on Friday afternoon. The issue started with Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones mentioning that part of Dak Prescott’s sophomore year slump may have had something to do with “Dez in his ear.” Jones also mentioned Jason Witten in his original quote, but…
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Saturday’s MLB Over/Under: Will Trade Rumors Fuel Matt Harvey?
Well, the main line of thinking in last night’s Blue Jays-White Sox under 9 wager turned out accurate, as Marcus Stroman did his thing, but Reynaldo Lopez was way off and doomed our bet from the beginning. Let’s just set our sights on the last Saturday of July. Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 67-44-3,…
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MLB Sharp Report: Pros Betting 3 NL Games on Saturday
Sharp bettors keep plugging along after the All-Star break and are making up for early season losses. With nearly all of Saturday’s MLB games starting at night, they’ve been patiently picking out value on small favorites/underdogs. After analyzing the remaining 15-game slate, I’ve identified three bets that sharp money has focused on (all bets risk one unit). >> All…
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Big MLS Favorites Creating Betting Value on Saturday Night
Saturday night features a busy eight-match slate in MLS, including a marquee matchup between the Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City. After analyzing the betting market for all eight matches, I’ve picked out four value plays today. Season Record: 35-41-2, +16.68 units, 22% ROI > Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLS odds…
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Friday’s MLB Over/Under: Can Stroman Keep Trending Up and Lead the Way?
When you do this job and grind for 180-ish consecutive days (minus the All-Star break), you’re bound to at least make one bad call. And that looked like the case in last night’s Mets-Pirates under 8.5 wager that fell in defeat early on. It’s the weekend now, though, and since it’s the final one in…
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Brett Kavanaugh’s SCOTUS Confirmation Odds Shortening
Pundits on both sides of the aisle were surprised when Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced he was stepping down in June, giving President Trump his second SCOTUS nominee in his first two years. Trump’s selection to replace Kennedy is Brett Kavanaugh, a current appeals judge appointed by former president George W. Bush. Kavanaugh’s confirmation…
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Pittsburgh 2018 Betting Preview: Another Long Year for Narduzzi
Pittsburgh 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +120000 To win the ACC: +10000 To win the ACC Coastal: +1800 Win Total: 5 (over -145, under +115) Always shop for the best line. Pittsburgh 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 4.8 Bet To Watch Penn State -13.5 vs. Pitt, Sept. 8 Pittsburgh…
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Wake and Rake: Sharps Eyeing Dodgers-Braves Matchup
There are no sure things in sports betting. Locks don’t exist. Through smart models, systems and bankroll management, professional bettors can find enough edges to remain profitable over the long haul. Recreational bettors, on the other hand, bet for action and are therefore drawn to popular teams playing in nationally televised games, regardless of the…
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Friday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Mets-Pirates, Three Other Games
Wiseguys cashed bigly last night, going a perfect 3-0 with their Thursday plays (Mets +136, Twins-Red Sox Under 10 and Brewers -101). 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…
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NFL Preseason Week 1: Full List of Betting Odds and Historical Trends
The 2018 NFL preseason officially kicks off Aug. 2 when the Chicago Bears take on the Baltimore Ravens in the Hall of Fame Game. The full slate of preseason Week 1 begins on Aug. 9, and sportsbooks have already released lines for the majority of those matchups. The table below includes point spreads and totals…
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Boston College 2018 Betting Preview: Tough Schedule Could Sink Up-Tempo Eagles
Boston College 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +40000 To win the ACC: +4200 To win the ACC Atlantic: +2450 To make Playoff: Yes +5500, No -17500) Win Total: 6 (over -175, under +145) 5Always shop for the best line. Boston College 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 6.5 Bet To…
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BlackJack’s Favorite Friday Bets: Why I’m Taking the Home Rockies
It’s summertime. It’s Friday. It’s time to crack open a few cold ones, fire up the grill and throw some meat on there. But tonight, we’re not cooking burgers, hot dogs or even the finest cuts of steak; no, no, no. Tonight we’re grilling up wins. Tender, juicy, dry-aged wins. And the good news, brothers,…
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Which SEC Coach Will Be Fired First? Oddsmakers Tab Ed Orgeron as Favorite
The SEC’s coaching carousel hit full chaos mode last year. Five programs made new hires — Tennessee even had to make two hires. Expecting a milder winter after one of the wildest ever? We’re not. And neither is a sportsbook that just made Ed Orgeron the favorite to be the first SEC head coach to…
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Virginia 2018 Betting Preview: JUCO QB Could Create Explosive Offense
Virginia 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +250000 To win the ACC: +30000 To win the ACC Coastal: +4000 Win Total: 5 (over +125, under -155) Always shop for the best line. Virginia 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 5.4 Bet To Watch Virginia Over 5 Wins Fading Virginia was one…
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Yankees-Royals Betting Preview: Why CC Sabathia’s Knee Has Inflated the Total
Betting Odds: Royals vs. Yankees Royals: +255 (Brad Keller) Yankees: -280 (CC Sabathia) Total: 9.5 First pitch: 7:05 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. When evaluating the Royals-Yankees game, I was reminded that college football will be here quite soon. You…
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Athletics-Rockies Betting Preview: Which Team Will Stay Hot on Friday?
Betting odds: Oakland Athletics at Colorado Rockies Athletics: +105 (Sean Manaea) Rockies: -115 (Kyle Freeland) Over/Under: 11.5 (u-120) First Pitch: 8:40 p.m. ET Even if you lost a few games betting against Oakland the past few nights (like I did), don’t be afraid to go back to the well. The Athletics have won six straight,…
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North Carolina 2018 Betting Preview: Heels Can Rebound With Favorable Schedule
North Carolina 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +400000 To win the ACC: +13500 To win the ACC Coastal: +2500 Win Total: 5.5 -115 Always shop for the best line. North Carolina 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 6.2 Bet To Watch North Carolina Over 5.5 Wins -115 There is plenty…
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NFL Betting Tips: How Rule Changes Impact Margin of Victory
Professional bettors don’t bet teams — they bet numbers. Successful sports bettors don’t care which team is attracting their action as long as the available line is offering value. Because of the rules of NFL scoring (field goals, touchdowns, extra points, etc.), points are scored in various multiples, making some margins of victory much more…
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Over/Under: Carmelo Anthony 98.2% Chance to Make the Hall of Fame?
Let’s first define the argument here. This is not a piece in which I’m arguing whether Carmelo Anthony is a good teammate, whether he’s underrated or overrated by advanced plus-minus metrics, or whether he should be historically dinged by a seeming unwillingness to evolve his game. It’s unclear (at best) if those things matter to…
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Wake Forest 2018 Betting Preview: High-Powered Offense Will Lead to Major Upsets
Wake Forest 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +50000 To win the ACC: +5000 To win the ACC Atlantic: +2650 Win Total: 6.5 (under -120) Always shop for the best line. Wake Forest 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds The Action Network Projected Wins: 7.4 Bet To Watch Wake Forest Over 6.5 (-110) In 2017, Dave…
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Thursday’s MLB Over/Under: Kingham Meets Matz in Series Opener at PNC Park
Nothing makes me happier than a winning under bet that involves two of my favorite pitchers coming through with terrific outings, which was the case in yesterday’s victorious Pirates-Indians Under 8 bet. Now it’s on to Thursday. Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 67-42-3, +20.7 units Yesterday’s Result: Pirates-Indians Under 8, Taillon vs. Bauer (WIN)…
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MLS Betting: Finding Value in Thursday Night’s El Tráfico
Wednesday night’s MLS action was an extremely rare occurrence where all three road teams won, and home teams failed to earn a single point. Value plays were also a success, going 2-1 for +1.7 units. There are two more matches on the slate for Thursday night and both should be worth tuning in for: New…
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Thursday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Twins-Red Sox, Two Other Games
After a brutal first half for the wiseguys in which public favorites crushed at an absurd rate, sharps have enjoyed significant regression since the All-Star break. It’s early, but so far in the second half we’ve seen dogs go 42-44 (48.8%), winning +13.24 units with a 15.4% ROI. Meanwhile, contrarian unders (40% or fewer bets,…
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Johnny Football Props: Is “Montreal” Manziel Worthy of Your Action?
In 2012, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny “Football” Manziel knocked off No. 1 Alabama, earned his place as a consensus All-American, and became the first freshman to ever win the Heisman Trophy. In 2014, Manziel decided to forgo his junior season at College Station to go pro; he was selected 22nd overall in the NFL draft…
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Marky’s Thursday Forecast: Khris Davis Primed for More Dramatic Homers
For a stretch, the Athletics were quietly winning ballgames and catching up to the Mariners in the race for the second wild-card spot. But there’s nothing quiet about what they’ve done the past few games in Arlington. >> Sign up for The Action Network’s daily newsletter to get the smartest conversation delivered into your inbox…
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Diamondbacks-Cubs Betting Preview: All Signs Point to Over/Under Value
Betting Odds: Arizona Diamondbacks at Chicago Cubs D-backs: Zack Godley (-101) Cubs: Tyler Chatwood (-109) Over/under: 9o-120 First pitch: 2:20 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 The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up their four-game series…
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Athletics-Rangers Betting Preview: Can You Trust Bartolo Colon in the Heat?
Betting odds: Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers Athletics: -134 (Trevor Cahill) Rangers: +121 (Bartolo Colon) Over/Under: 11 First Pitch: 8:05 p.m. ET Here’s how sick of a person I am: I see a series with absurd eight-run comebacks, crazy lead changes, double-digit total runs in every single game, and I think to myself “now THAT…
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N.C. State 2018 Betting Preview: Expect Plenty of Overs, Little Defense
N.C. State 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +40000 To win the ACC: +4000 To win the ACC Atlantic: +2300 To make Playoff: Yes +6000, No -20000 To make NY6 Bowl: Yes +1100, No -2300 Win Total: 7 ( over -130) Always shop for the best line. N.C. State 2018 Schedule, Betting Odds…
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Are the Detroit Lions Really an 8-Win Team?
In a year where no NFC team with fewer than 10 wins made the playoffs, the 9-7 Detroit Lions were the first team out of the 2017 conference playoff picture. Despite missing the postseason, the Lions certainly exceeded expectations — at least the ones set by Vegas. Their season win total was listed at 7.5…