Tag: Highlight
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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Two Mississippi Casinos Will Begin Accepting Sports Bets on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Mississippi will become the third state to begin offering legal sports gambling since the Supreme Court’s ruling. The Magnolia State put legislation for legalized sports betting in place in 2017, when lawmakers passed a bill to allow it if the federal ban was lifted. That happened in May, and on Aug. 1 at noon,…
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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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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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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 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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The Biggest Gambling Upsets in MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL Since 2006
Cheering for underdogs is one of the best things about being a sports fan. Sure, they’re going to lose more times than not, but that just makes it even more special when they win. Just ask Danny O’Shea: Royals fans and bettors got to feel that jubilation Saturday when they knocked off the Yankees as…
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Raybon: How I Quit My Accounting Job and Got Paid to Watch Sports
Five years ago, I was an accountant. I hated that shit. Today, I’m a Senior Editor at The Action Network and a co-host of the ESPN+ show “I’ll Take That Bet.” This is the story of how it all happened and what I learned along the way. I started watching football as a toddler As…
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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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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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Phil Hughes on PMT: Derek Jeter Would Pay Bets Off With Pennies
Former Yankees hurler Phil Hughes joined Pardon My Take on Wednesday and shared some insight into Derek Jeter’s gambling habits. Per Hughes, Jeter was the pettiest gambler — often paying off $100 college football bets with pennies. The reason? His burning hatred of losing, which I can actually respect. The full quote: “He had this thing. He…
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Even With LeBron James, the 2018 Lakers Have No Identity
The other day, I was watching Return of the Jedi, and the sequence where the TIE fighters are chasing the Millennium Falcon through the Death Star tunnels — with both sides banging into the walls and careening all over — reminded me so much of what the Los Angeles Lakers did this offseason. Let me…
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Sobel: Horschel Leads Bevy of Value Bets at the RBC Canadian Open
Appearance fees are strictly forbidden in PGA Tour events. This can be a hot-button issue. The European Tour allows appearance fees, which is a smart way for tourneys with traditionally weaker fields to buy some attention. Then again, the practice also pits events against each other in a back-room bidding war, each one jostling to…
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Locky’s Astros-Rockies Preview: Why Coors Field Doesn’t Worry Me
Betting Odds: Houston Astros at Colorado Rockies Astros: Charlie Morton (-122) Rockies: Jon Gray (+111) Over/under: 10u-120 First pitch: 8:40 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 10 a.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets Coors Field is one of my favorite places in baseball. Sometimes…
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Lo Duca’s Nationals-Brewers Betting Preview: A Good Time To Fade Mediocre Pitching
Betting odds: Washington Nationals at Milwaukee Brewers Nationals +107 (Tanner Roark) Brewers -127 (Freddy Peralta) Over/Under: 9 First Pitch: 2:10 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 5 p.m. ET Tuesday. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets I have to admit, I was a bit perplexed by…
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NFL QB Competition Odds: Baker Mayfield a Massive Underdog to Win Browns Job
With NFL teams reporting to training camp, battles for starting jobs are officially getting underway. The Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and New York Jets still have to decide who will be their starting quarterbacks in Week 1, and oddsmakers have posted odds for each situation. Browns’ HBO ‘Hard Knocks’ Trailer Is Here: Cleveland’s…
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BlackJack’s Favorite Tuesday Bets: Spotting Value in Philly
Editor’s note: This story initially contained a pick and write-up on tonight’s Giants-Mariners game. The bet was voided after Mariners starter James Paxton got scratched. We’ve removed the blurb from the story. Tuesday is just another word for a Winning Day on this team, baby. We started the week right with a 4-2 Monday, and…
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Tuesday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Padres-Mets, Three Other Games
Wiseguys continued their hot streak yesterday, cashing two of their three Monday plays. Pros are starting to get breaks that eluded them in the first half. At Wrigley Field, the Diamondbacks raced out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning, but the Under 9 still hit. With the Red Sox-Orioles Under 9 cashing as…
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Athletics-Rangers Betting Preview: Is This Game Really a Toss-Up?
Betting Odds: Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers Athletics (Frankie Montas): -106 Rangers (Mike Minor): -104 Over/under: 11 (u-115) First pitch: 8:05 p.m. ET >> All odds as of 3:45 p.m. ET. Download The Action Network App to get real-time MLB odds and track your bets Tonight’s A’s-Rangers line is just a hair off a pick’em,…
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Bales: How to Overcome and Exploit Anchoring 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,…
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Jim Harbaugh Is Not a Fan of Sports Betting
On Monday, Jim Harbaugh had some choice words about betting on sports and the people who choose to do so. Sports Betting Outlook for 50 Biggest U.S. Cities: Legal in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII?Read now When asked about sports gambling at Big Ten Media Days, Harbaugh made it quite clear that he was not…
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Monday Sharp Report: Pros Betting D-backs-Cubs, Two Other Games
After a disappointing first half of the MLB season, wiseguys have quietly crushed since the All-Star break. Since Friday, Sharp Report plays have gone 8-3, earning roughly +5.5 units. Pro players hope this is the start of the big second-half regression, with public favorites coming back down to earth, dogs barking and contrarian Unders continuing…
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Sports Betting Outlook for 50 Biggest U.S. Cities: Legal in Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII?
It’s been two months since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of New Jersey, putting sports betting legalization in the hands of state lawmakers for the first time since 1992. Ever since the floodgates opened, we’ve been inundated with one question more than any other: When will I be able to legally bet in my…
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What We Learned at the British Open: Tiger’s Time Is Coming Soon
What a week. What a final round. Even if you were rooting for Tiger Woods to rekindle the old magic with a 15th career major or Jordan Spieth to rise from his recent depths and successfully defend his title, The Open Championship checked all the boxes for what we want to witness on a Sunday…
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Legal Sports Betting in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago? Outlook for 25 Biggest U.S. Cities
It’s been nearly two months since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of New Jersey, putting sports betting legalization in the hands of state lawmakers for the first time since 1992. Ever since the floodgates opened, we’ve been inundated with one question more than any other: When will I be able to legally bet in…
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Trump’s Impeachment Odds: Helsinki Misstep Moving the Betting Market
Unless you’ve instituted a personal media blackout, you’ve probably heard that President Trump caused an uproar during his visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki this week. Bookmakers, of course, pounced on the opportunity to offer their take. >> Sign up for The Action Network’s daily newsletter to get the smartest conversation delivered into your…
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British Open 2018 Betting: Rory, Spieth Are Smart Wagers for Weekend
At this point in The Open Championship, you likely have a good feel for whether this week has been a personal winner or loser. You know by now if your pre-tournament bets still have a chance or if they’re dead money. Whether you’re stepping on the gas pedal or trying to do some damage control,…
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2018 NFL Odds, Lines, Props for All 32 Teams
We know what you are thinking. … It’s the middle of July, the dog days of summer, and the only thing you want to do more than jump in the pool is bet a damn football game. Today is a special day on the calendar: We’re fewer than 50 days away from the first NFL…
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Cardinals-Cubs Betting Preview: Will Chicago Extend NL Central Lead?
My, how things have changed over such a short span in the NL Central. Just take a look at what happened during the final weekend before the All-Star break: Brewers lost FIVE STRAIGHT games to the Pirates. Cubs swept the Padres. Reds took two of three in St. Louis. Cardinals fired manager Mike Matheny. After…
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British Open Golf Betting Guide: Analysis and Tips for the 90 Best Golfers
Who’s ready for some early wake-up calls? That’s right: It’s British Open week, which means nostalgic shots of Scottish pubs, baked-out fairways, and very little sleep for the golf/betting obsessed. We know we’re preaching to the choir, which is why we’ve compiled breakdowns on the 90 best players in the field below (listed in alphabetical…
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British Open Experts Picks: Favorite Bets for Carnoustie
If you’re in the States, set your alarm clocks for 1:35 a.m. ET Thursday for the start of the British Open. You really shouldn’t have any issue getting plenty of rest Wednesday night — one of the worst betting nights of the entire year. To help get you prepared for the weekend at Carnoustie, we…
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Betting the MLB All-Star Game: Finding Value in the Total
Many will focus on the fact that Tuesday’s All-Star Game will break an all-time tie between the American League and National League, as both are 43-43-2 in the Midsummer Classic. (Well, unless Bud Selig somehow shows up and finds a way to declare another tie.) Others will focus on recent AL domination, as the NL…
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Jean Van de Velde and a $17K Score: The Story of the Worst Golf Gambling Beat Ever
In the world of sports gambling, there are losses, there are bad beats, and then there’s the type of historically bad beat that befell a man named Bob Bubka back in 1999. A longtime golf radio broadcaster who is still covering the game’s professional ranks, Bubka showed up to Carnoustie for The Open Championship that…
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Joffe’s World Cup Challenge: I Didn’t Lose Everything
#JOFFIFA is over and I survived! Over the course of the month, I bet almost $1500. It wasn’t easy, I never thought I’d make it, and I never envisioned I’d be sad to see it end. But here we are. I’m feeling a void. Crap. Thanks to the idiots at FIFA, we have to wait…
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Ewing: History Says Fade Bryce Harper in the Home Run Derby
The MLB All-Star break is almost upon us, which means the Home Run Derby is just around the corner. The bracket for Monday’s event (8 p.m. ET) has been revealed. Dingers on deck. Here’s the field for the 2018 @TMobile #HRDerby. pic.twitter.com/bhBnC5k92X — MLB (@MLB) July 12, 2018 Bryce Harper (+300) is the early favorite.…
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Betting the 2018 Home Run Derby: Staff Selections
Well, no more World Cup, and Wimbledon also ended on Sunday. Add in the start of the MLB All-Star break, and bettors everywhere have already started dreaming of pigskins. Well, if you need to feed your degenerate hunger Monday, you may have to bet on the Home Run Derby. If you decide to head down…
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Leboff: How Luka Modric Made Me Fall in Love With Betting Again
A few days ago, there was a meeting at The Action Network office. Given the roster of people in the conference room, it seemed like an important gathering, which was a little weird because I wasn’t invited and the people upstairs usually like to have me sit in on these things to keep everybody in…
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Steph Curry Loses Golf Bet to His Dad, Jumps in Lake Tahoe
Golf and betting go together like Steph Curry and 3s from the tunnel. And betting on golf with your dad? It’s downright un-American to pass up on that kind of action. Steph and his pops, Dell, seem to agree, if their weekend festivities are any indication. The two played in the American Century Championship, a…
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Betting Tips for Golf Majors: Mid-Tier Players Offer Best Values
At golf majors, fields are obviously full of the best players in the world. And while odds adjust in response to the talent level, do they adjust enough? Dustin Johnson, for example, is currently 12-1 to win the British Open next week. Is that enough of a move down given the field’s strength? Where’s the…
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Charles Oakley’s Vegas Scandal and 5 Cardinal Sins of Casino Gambling
LAS VEGAS — NBA legend Charles Oakley was arrested last weekend here in Nevada. According to TMZ, he’s alleged to have removed a $100 chip from a table at the Cosmopolitan once he realized he would lose his bet. That’s a pretty big faux pas in Las Vegas. What should you make sure NOT to…
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2018 World Cup Final: Staff Predictions for Croatia vs. France
And then there were two. France and Croatia will battle it out for all of the marbles in the World Cup final on Sunday. In our pre-tournament article, quite a few members of The Action Network staff nailed either France or Croatia — Sean Newsham even had France as his pick and Croatia as his…
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Download Our Free World Cup Finals Prop Sheet
Did you bet Germany to win the 2018 World Cup? What about Brazil? Are you kicking yourself for not pulling the trigger on that Croatia future you talked up to your friends before the tournament? Well, there are no time machines in betting, but we’re here to help you get some more action on the…
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Thursday MLB Sharp Report: Pros Betting Phillies-Orioles and Mariners-Angels
Pro players swung and missed on their three Wednesday plays, losing the Reds-Indians Under, Cardinals-White Sox Over and Angels moneyline. It’s been a rough 48-hour stretch for the wiseguys. After a 2-0 Monday, they’ve gone 1-6 in the last two days. Baseball betting is the most volatile of any sport. The 2,430-game season provides countless ups and…
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Dodgers-Padres Strikeout Prop: Ross Stripling Should Deal Against San Diego
Betting odds: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres, 10:10 p.m. ET Dodgers (Ross Stripling): -190 Padres (Tyson Ross): +170 Over/under: 7.5 (o-115) Ross Stripling — NL All-Star Ross Stripling, that is — is a new man this season. One might call him a boss. I guess that could also refer to Tyson Ross, the Padres’ starter tonight,…
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2018 Gambling Olympics: Top 5 Moments
The Main Event is over, but the memories will live forever. Here are the top five moments from the 2018 Gambling Olympics. Jonathan Bales Wins Inaugural Gambling Olympics Main EventRead now 1. Ingram Beats Bales at Rock-Paper-Scissors Jonathan Bales prides himself on one thing: his Rock-Paper-Scissors ability. He talked about it at length on The…
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Jonathan Bales Wins Inaugural Gambling Olympics Main Event
Highlights The 2018 Gambling Olympics is a two-day contest in Las Vegas. The buy-in is $2,500, and the winner gets $10,000. Jonathan Bales wins the Main Event thanks to finishing top-five in 8-of-11 individual contests. Sometimes the logical is the inevitable. Jonathan Bales has won the inaugural Gambling Olympics, an outcome that surprises nobody, considering that he’s…
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Mariners-Angels Betting Preview: Halos a Rare Contrarian Favorite Again
Seattle Mariners at Los Angeles Angels, 10:07 p.m. ET Mariners (Marco Gonzales): +102 Angels (Jaime Barria): -112 Over/under 8.5 (o-120) Bet to watch Yes, this is going to be the same play I had last night, but there’s plenty to like here, so bear with me. First, the Angels are once again a contrarian favorite.…
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Wimbledon ATP Quarterfinals Betting Preview: Eight Seeds Clash on Wednesday
Let the real tournament on the men’s side begin, as eight seeds will collide for four spots in the Wimbledon semis. We should see more entertaining tennis on Wednesday than we did in a very chalky fourth round. For the first time since the 2015 French Open, Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic are…
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Tuesday MLB Sharp Report: Pros Betting Blue Jays-Braves, Three Other Games
Wiseguys started their week off in style yesterday, cashing both of their Monday plays en route to a 2-0 day. The Marlins (+123) and Giants (-121) were classic examples of what sharp bettors look for: a low percentage of bets, a higher percentage of dollars, reverse line movement, multiple bet signals and profitable Bet Labs…
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Two Profitable Over/Under Trends for NBA Summer League
Let’s get this out of the way first: Betting on the NBA Summer League does not make you a degenerate — especially if you use data to back up your plays. NBA Summer League Buzz: Trae Young Panic, Jaren Jackson Hype, Betting Mania, More Read now These exhibition games in Vegas showcase the league’s…
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Marky’s Tuesday MLB Forecast: A Perfect Weather Rating at Coors Field
The Highlights Coors Field has a perfect 100 Weather Rating as temperatures will be near triple digits at first pitch. Hardly any poor hitting conditions exist on the 15-game slate. A minimal chance of rain across the board should help DFS players stay clear of any roster-decision headaches. It’s not often you see absolute perfection.…
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Bad Beat Monday: Two MLB Bets Lose in Brutal Fashion
The Highlights In Pittsburgh, a bevy of early runs got hopes up for the 77% who took over 9.5 in Pirates-Nationals. In Cleveland, under bettors could still cash if three runs or fewer scored in the ninth of Reds-Indians. The under cashed in Pittsburgh, and the over cashed in Cleveland. Go figure. Pittsburgh and Cleveland…
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Monday MLB Sharp Report: Pros Betting Brewers-Marlins and Cubs-Giants
With the World Cup off today and no WNBA or CFL games on the board, all eyes will be on baseball tonight. Public players are focusing on two doubleheaders today (Yankees/Orioles and Phillies/Mets), but wiseguys are quietly eyeing a pair of under-the-radar matchups in Miami and San Francisco. After analyzing Monday’s 13-game slate using Sports…
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Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson: Who Has The Edge in the $10 Million Match?
Highlights Unlike many sports debates, Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson can, and likely will, be solved on the field of play. While career accomplishments matter, they don’t guarantee success in a head-to-head matchup. Woods has the advantage in driving distance, but Mickelson is the far superior putter. One of the great things about sports is that…
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Moore: Will LeBron Win a Title in LA? Picking Props for New-Look Lakers
The Highlights The Westgate puts LeBron James’ odds on winning a title in Los Angeles by 2022 at +200. The presence of the Warriors makes it tough to bet “yes.” The Lakers’ season win total? 52.5 games. This just isn’t a great team right now — and trading for Kawhi Leonard wouldn’t change that overnight.…
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2018 World Cup Betting: Can Hosts Russia Continue Their Dream Run?
World Cup Betting: Croatia vs. Russia, 2 p.m. ET, FOX Croatia +124 Russia +298 Draw +210 Bet To Watch Mario Mandzukic to score first (+600) It’s been a dream World Cup so far for Croatia and Russia, both longshots before the tournament. Now they’ve got realistic goals of advancing to the final. Both sides were…
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Joffe’s World Cup Challenge, Day 22: Conspiracy Is Alive, Da?
Viva la France! J’adore Griezmann aussi. See, I knew my three years in high school and four semesters in college of French would come in handy one day. I would have won BOTH of my France bets had the Uruguayan goalie batted the ball properly, but I’ll take 1-0-1, as it meant I didn’t have…
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NBA Summer League 2018 Betting: Trends and Leans for Friday’s Slate
If you’re still wallowing in the news of Kevin Durant DeMarcus Cousins the Golden State Warriors ruining the NBA, have no fear: Summer League is here. The Las Vegas SL circuit begins Friday, and there are 10 games on the docket from 3 p.m. ET all the way through the night. There are some big…
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Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson Planning $10 Million Head-To-Head Match
The Highlights Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson joked in May about playing head-to-head for a large sum of money. That might become a reality. Golf.com reports that the two are planning a $10 million match after the initial target date of July 3 didn’t work out. Two months ago, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson engaged…
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Joffe’s World Cup Challenge, Day 21: No More Meltdowns Allowed
The Highlights England is through to the World Cup quarterfinals and I’ve only lost $91.50 of my $500 budget. It’s all comin’ up Joffe! On Thursday, I’m all-in on Belgium against Brazil — when has fading the tourney fave ever gone wrong?!? — and a low-scoring game in France-Uruguay. Joffe Note: This article contains some…
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2018 Gambling Olympics: Line Movement Reveals a New Favorite
The Highlights Brandon Adams (+400) is now the overall favorite, taking the spot from Peter Jennings (+450). Pete Manzinelli has seen crazy movement in the Beer Pong event, going from +800 to +100. The 2018 Gambling Olympics is a two-day, 12-person contest taking place in Las Vegas on July 9-10. The buy-in is $2,500; the winner gets…
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Belgium Has The Formula To Upset World Cup Favorite Brazil
Brazil vs. Belgium, 2 p.m. ET, Fox Brazil +113 Belgium +257 Draw +244 Bet to Watch: Belgium to advance +152 After a smooth sail through the group stages, Belgium were almost upended by Japan in the Round of 16. The Red Devils generated plenty of great scoring chances but found themselves trailing, 2-0, after 52…
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A Profitable MLB Betting Trend for the Fourth of July
The Highlights On holidays, Americans want to spend time with family and friends. That’s not possible for road teams in baseball, which creates an edge for the home side. One of the most profitable days of the year to bet home teams is the Fourth of July. Since 2005, home teams on the Fourth of…
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Tuesday MLB Sharp Report: Pros Betting Angels-Mariners, Two Other Games
Wiseguys went 1-2 with their plays on Monday. They cashed the White Sox/Reds Under 9.5 but suffered a pair of tough-luck total losses in Washington and Arizona. The Red Sox/Nats Over was a prime example of how important a half run can be on a total. Sharps hit the Over 7, causing it to rise…
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BlackJack’s Tuesday Plays of the Day: Ladies Night
This is an exciting night for me, and most of you reading, as we prepare to celebrate America’s birthday tomorrow. The Fourth of July is one of the great days of celebration for everyone in our great land. The United States shines like a beacon of hope, whose light reaches even the darkest corners of…
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DeMarcus Cousins to the Warriors: Time to Take the NBA Title Odds Off the Board
The Highlights All-NBA center DeMarcus Cousins agreed to join the Golden State Warriors on Monday. The Warriors’ NBA title odds are now -150, but with this roster, they are a near lock to repeat. Even if Cousins is 60 to 70 percent of the player he was before tearing his Achilles, that’s still a massive…
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Moore: Signing With Lakers Is LeBron James’ Biggest Bet Yet
The Highlights LeBron James took a huge leap by signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. His supporting cast is talented, but it’s young and comes with some baggage (ahem, LaVar Ball). The Lakers are an iconic franchise. Winning in LA would solidify LeBron’s legacy. Failing there might tarnish it a bit. Moving out West means playing…
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Moore: Celtics’ Path to the Finals Clear With LeBron’s Move West
The Highlights The Lakers vaulted themselves back into relevance by signing LeBron James, and also cleared the path for the Celtics, their biggest rivals. Boston is now the prohibitive favorite to win the East. The Celtics’ 2019 NBA title odds sit at 7-2. The Celtics have the length — and maybe the talent — to compete…
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Monday MLB Sharp Report: Pros Betting Cardinals-Diamondbacks, Two Other Totals
Contrarian dogs are finally starting to bark for wiseguy baseball bettors. After posting their worst April since 2005 (-21.77 units), dogs getting 30% or less bets bounced back to produce +5.68 units in May and +12.95 units in June. The slow but steady regression is a great sign for sharps as they flip the calendar…
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Red Sox-Nationals Betting Preview: Good Spot to Back Rare Contrarian Favorite?
Boston Red Sox at Washington Nationals, 7:05 p.m. ET Red Sox (Rick Porcello): +162 Nationals (Max Scherzer): -180 Over/under 8 (u-119) Red Sox-Nationals bet to watch: This one’s gonna sting a little bit. I certainly don’t enjoy betting against my Red Sox, but tonight I don’t think I have a choice. Washington is in a…
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Rays, Indians Among Monday’s Most Popular MLB Bets
The Highlights Public bettors went 1-2 on their three most popular Sunday plays, all of which came on favorites. Tonight they’re backing three new favorites in the Rays, Brewers and Indians. The public’s rough stretch continued on Sunday. Two of the three most popular plays of the night suffered losses, costing public bettors prices of…
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Monday’s MLB Over/Under: Handicapping Twins-Brewers Series Opener
All right, a rough end to what started out as a nice week, but it’s a new week now and time to get this train back on track. Zylbert’s 2018 MLB Over/Under Betting Record: 55-35-2, +16.25 units Yesterday’s Result: Pirates-Padres Under 7.5 (loss) *Each bet graded as if it were to win 1 unit Minnesota…
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LeBron to the Lakers: The Scenarios and Odds to Know
*Editor’s note: This story was published before LeBron James’ decision to join the Lakers and Paul George’s decision to re-sign with the Thunder. Here’s how LA’s odds would shift, depending on what happens next. LeBron, LeBron, LeBron. Say it three times fast in honor of the number of times he has held the world captive…
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2018 ATP Wimbledon Betting Futures Preview: Federer Goes For No. 9
Highlights Wimbledon starts Monday at 6:30 a.m. ET. Roger Federer (+200) is the betting favorite to win his ninth Wimbledon title and 21st Slam. The Big 4 (Federer, Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray) will compete at the same Slam for the first time since last Wimbledon. Ah, The Championships, Wimbledon. The most prestigious…
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2018 ATP Wimbledon Quarterly Betting Preview: Who Can Challenge Cilic?
World No. 5 Marin Cilic is the top dog in this quarter. The Croat enters the tournament on great form after taking the title at Queen’s Club, where he beat Gilles Muller and current seeds Fernando Verdasco, Sam Querrey, Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic. Cilic has recently been a picture of consistency at Wimbledon, advancing…
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World Cup Sunday: Lopsided Betting Action on Croatia to Win Fourth Straight
Sunday’s World Cup Round of 16 action kicks off with hosts Russia taking on Spain, followed by Croatia-Denmark. Download The Action Network App to track all of your World Cup bets. Here’s a breakdown of the market for both matches and which sides the sharps/public are betting. Spain vs. Russia (10 a.m. ET) Moneyline Odds:…
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How to Bet Surging Tiger Woods at Quicken Loans National
After a stellar second-round 65, Tiger Woods has worked his way into contention at the Quicken Loans National. Woods’ odds to win are still in the same range as when the tournament began, dropping slightly from +1200 to +1000. If he’s going to come out on top over the weekend, Woods will need to maneuver…
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Friday MLB Sharp Report: Pros Betting Nats-Phillies, 3 Other Games
Wiseguys and sportsbooks got taken to the woodshed on Thursday as public favorites went an absurd 9-1 (+5.95 units). Sharps are eyeing big regression tonight. Historically, Friday has been the best day to Fade the Public. With recreational bettors wrapping up their work week, Average Joes are more apt to get down on games (specifically…
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World Cup Thursday: Sharp Bets on Panama-Tunisia Over/Under
Thursday’s World Cup action wraps up the group stage of the tournament before the round of 16 begins Saturday. The early matches are Senegal-Colombia and Japan-Poland in Group H, followed by England-Belgium and Panama-Tunisia in Group G. Download The Action Network App to track all of your World Cup bets. Here’s a breakdown of the…
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How Tennis Pros Once Cleaned Out a Sportsbook by (Legally) Betting on Matches
The Highlights In 1975, the British bookmaker offered betting odds on head-to-head tennis matches for the first time. The rules at the time stated that the players could bet on the matches, so long as they weren’t playing in them. The pros won so much money betting on their peers that Ladbrokes had to send an…
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Rockies-Giants: Weather, Sharp Bettors on Kyle Freeland’s Side
Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants, 10:15 p.m. ET Rockies (Kyle Freeland): +128 Giants (Madison Bumgarner): -142 Over/Under: 7 Bet to Watch The rough patch of strikeout props continues, but I’m on a handful today and one on the West Coast is really popping out. Pirates-Mets Betting Breakdown: Buying the Mets as Home Favorite Read…
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The Action Network: Get the New Mobile App for iOS and Android
The Action Network mobile app empowers you to make smarter bets and ride your wins to “Green Dot City.” Track your bets and easily access live scores, sports betting news, real-time odds, and more. >> Download the new app now This brand new update includes a new Today view, which rolls up everything you care…
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Padres-Rangers Betting Preview: First 5 Over/Under Offers Value
San Diego Padres at Texas Rangers, 8:05 p.m. ET Padres (Joey Lucchesi) +122 Rangers (Cole Hamels) (-135) Over/under 9.5 By nature, I’m a contrarian bettor. You’ll never* find me on any heavy MLB public sides, meaning most favorites and overs are off limits. *alcohol-influenced bets excluded So, if you’ve already skipped to the bottom, you…
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Monday Sharp Report: Pros Betting Orioles-Mariners, Two Other Games
MLB Wiseguys have been on a roll lately. After a brutal start to the season in which public favorites cashed at a historic rate, contrarian underdogs have woken up and started to bark again for the sharps. Dogs getting 30% or fewer of the bets went 37-81 (31.4%), -21.8 units in April but in May and…
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Mariners vs. Orioles: Betting on King Felix to Rack Up K’s
Betting odds: Seattle Mariners vs. Baltimore Orioles, 7:05 p.m. ET Mariners (Felix Hernandez): -122 Orioles (Andrew Cashner): +111 Over/under: 9.5 Bet to Watch There’s been plenty of talk regarding King James prop bets over the past month — and rightfully so. I haven’t seen many articles out there about the other King, though. No,…
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Saudi Arabia’s Last-Gasp Winner Cashes Ninth Straight Over
Make it nine overs in a row in Russia. Not only did Salem Al-Dawsari’s 95th-minute winner give Saudi Arabia (+420) a 2-1 win over Egypt, it also cashed the over (2) for the ninth consecutive match at the World Cup. And with that late winner, Egypt (and anyone who backed the Pharaohs PK) endured the…
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Joffe’s World Cup Challenge, Day 12: The Grand Russian Conspiracy Continues
Four days and 16 matches to go in the group stage and ya girl is still alive! And you know who I’m giving the bulk of the credit (besides myself)? Harry Kaaaaaaannnnneeeee! The English striker is quickly becoming my modern-day version of Luc Robitaille. My “bet on England because I have ancestors from there” theory…