Tag: PRO
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NBA Thursday Betting Picks & Angles (Nov. 7): How to Bet Heat vs. Suns, Blazers vs. Clippers
Here are two betting angles for Thursday’s slate based on matchups and trends. Odds as of Thursday at 11 a.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). THE ANGLE: The Public Is Still Behind on the Suns’ Emergence…
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Our Experts’ 4 Favorite Picks for Chargers vs. Raiders on Thursday Night Football
Chargers at Raiders Odds & Picks Odds: Chargers -1.5 Over/Under: 48.5 Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX, NFL Network Odds as of noon ET on Thursday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Los Angeles Chargers and…
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3 Chargers vs. Raiders Prop Bets & Picks for Thursday Night Football
NFL player prop bets can offer some of the best betting value on the board in any given week. They typically feature smaller limits and take less action than traditional game bets, so the market can often be less efficient than NFL sides and totals. This is where the FantasyLabs Player Props tool comes in handy. We…
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Chargers vs. Raiders Odds & Picks: Back LA as a Thursday Night Football Road Favorite?
Chargers at Raiders Odds & Picks Odds: Chargers -1 Over/Under: 49 Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX, NFL Network Odds as of Wednesday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). There’s been some interesting line movement for…
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Evan Silva’s Fantasy Football Matchups Breakdown for Raiders vs. Chargers
Below is a breakdown of Monday night’s matchup by Evan Silva of Establish The Run. The goal is to help fantasy players and bettors alike understand the game at the deepest level. For all of Silva’s breakdowns and more fantasy analysis, visit EstablishTheRun.com. Team Totals: Raiders 24.5, Chargers 23.5 Winners of two straight in non-cakewalk…
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Celtics vs. Hornets Sharp Betting: Pros Finding Over/Under Value in Kemba’s Return
There’s not a whole lot going on in the NBA tonight from a game quantity standpoint. And to be honest, the betting market isn’t offering a ton of exciting action, either. There is, however, one game that has sharps in one-sided agreement, and it’s one that should have the attention of NBA fans as well.…
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Temple vs. South Florida Spread Attracting Sharp Action Thursday
Tonight’s sports betting slate is loaded with options across several different leagues, and while there’s no question that the NFL will take in the brunt of the action (including some from sharps), the pros have also found plenty of value on tonight’s “marquee” college football matchup. Odds as of Thursday at 12 p.m. ET. Check…
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Chargers vs. Raiders Sharp Betting: Professional Action Moving Over/Under
Line movement for tonight’s Chargers vs. Raiders matchup on Thursday Night Football has been interesting. At first glance, it appears that pro money is responsible for the spread flipping from Raiders -1.5 to Chargers -1.5. While a team moving from underdog to favorite seems significant, there’s no clear sharp consensus regarding the point spread. Sports…
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Temple vs. South Florida Betting Odds & Picks: Should the Owls Be Favored?
Temple at South Florida Odds & Picks Spread: Temple -1.5 Over/Under: 49 Time: Thursday, 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Temple at South Florida Line Movement While the line movement hasn’t been all…
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Thursday College Football Betting Picks & Odds: Temple-USF & Louisiana-Coastal Carolina
You’re not tired of mid-week college football yet, are you? We have two more games on Thursday night — Louisiana at Coastal Carolina (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU) and Temple at USF (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). Our college football betting experts break down both matchups below, highlighting the bets that are offering the most value. Let’s…
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Stuckey’s Temple-USF Betting Pick: Will Bulls Cover as Home Underdogs?
Temple at South Florida Odds Spread: Temple -1.5 Over/Under: 49 Time: Thursday, 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). We have an interesting AAC matchup on Thursday night between two teams coming off of…
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Louisiana vs. Coastal Carolina Betting Picks & Odds: Time to Back the Ragin’ Cajuns?
Louisiana at Coastal Carolina Odds Spread: Louisiana -14 Over/Under: 58.5 Time: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPNU Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Louisiana at Coastal Carolina Line Movement After opening as low as -11, UL Lafayette has…
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Thursday’s NBA Expert Betting Picks: Our Staff’s Favorite Bets, Including Heat vs. Suns
Thursday’s slate features just four games, but each one has interesting an interesting matchup. The surprisingly good Miami Heat will face the even more surprising Phoenix Suns. Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard will face the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center after resting on Wednesday. Our NBA crew has found value in both matchups and analyzed how…
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Koerner’s Week 10 NFL Power Ratings: Best Bets According to My Projected Spreads & Over/Unders
This week’s 12-game slate features three double-digit favorites and already lots of line movement. Like every week, I’ll use my projected spreads and over/unders to identify the best bets, so let’s run through every matchup and identify my favorite picks for Week 10. Odds as of Wednesday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users…
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NFL Super Bowl Futures with Value: Time to Buy Low on the Patriots?
The New England Patriots’ undefeated season came to an end after a 37-20 loss to the Ravens on Sunday Night Football. Lamar Jackson had his way against what many considered to be the best defense in the league. Baltimore’s quarterback went 17 for 23 for 163 passing yards and a touchdown, while adding 61 yards…
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The NFL Bets Our Experts Made Early for Week 10
NFL spreads usually open up on Sunday evenings for the following week — and after they do, they’re almost immediately on the move. The early bets serve as a signal to bookmakers for what the “true” odds should be, and sportsbooks aren’t shy about adjusting on the fly if the market is telling them they…
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Devils vs. Flames Betting Odds, Pick: Is New Jersey Trending Up?
New Jersey Devils at Calgary Flames Odds Devils odds: +140 Flames odds: -160 Over/Under: 6.5 Time: 9 p.m. ET Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). I was skeptical of the New Jersey Devils coming into the season. The…
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Koerner’s Week 10 NFL Pick ‘Em Confidence Rankings: Best ATS Bets & Straight-Up Picks
Whether you’re playing pick’em in our app or going old school with your co-workers, you can follow my straight-up and against-the-spread pick ’em confidence ratings throughout the season for the best options each week. AffiliatePromoCTA Let’s quickly run through my methodology, then dig into my ratings for Week 10 complete with a downloadable spreadsheet you can…
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Wednesday’s Best NBA Player Props: Will Paschall Shine vs. Rockets?
Betting on props can be one of the easiest ways to build your bankroll. Sportsbooks tend to offer lower limits and take less action on props than they do on games, so they don’t have as much incentive to post an accurate line. That’s where our Player Prop tool comes in handy. We compare our industry-leading NBA…
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NBA Wednesday Betting Picks & Angles (Nov. 6): How I’m Betting Knicks vs. Pistons, 76ers vs. Jazz
Here are two betting angles for Wednesday’s slate based on matchups and trends. Odds as of Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). THE ANGLE: Reggie Jackson Is Bizarrely Important The Pistons are facing…
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Wednesday NBA Odds, Picks (Nov. 6): DFS Strategies, Betting Analysis, Injuries & More
This NBA season, I’m trying something new. I’m going to write a daily piece that highlights everything bettors and DFS players need to know for that night’s slate. For more on what to expect, read the inaugural piece. Yesterday I finished 0-1-1 for -1.1 units. While I don’t want to get sucked into the past,…
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College Basketball Sharp Report: UVA vs. Syracuse Spread Causing Pros vs. Joes Disagreement
College basketball returned with a bang last night, and contrarian bettors were probably happy with the result — at least in the two biggest games of the night. Both Duke and Kentucky won outright as underdogs (at the closing number) and received less than 40% of spread bets. Tonight’s slate doesn’t bring with it quite…
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NBA Betting Picks: Magic vs. Mavericks Among Our Experts’ 3 Favorite Bets
There are nine games on Wednesday’s NBA slate. The bad news is Kawhi Leonard is out vs. the Bucks and all of the notable Warriors are out vs. the Rockets. The good news? Our NBA crew still sees some betting value in tonight’s games. They’ve detailed their favorite plays for tonight below. Odds as of…
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Wednesday’s College Basketball Betting Odds & Picks: Cincinnati-Ohio State, Virginia-Syracuse
Wednesday brings us our first look at the defending national champion Virginia Cavaliers. Head coach Tony Bennett’s squad travels to Syracuse in a battle between two teams losing several starters from last season. We also get our first look at another top 25 team in Ohio State. The Buckeyes open their doors to welcome the…
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NBA Sharp Report: Pros Betting Knicks vs. Pistons, Kings vs. Raptors
With the college basketball season tipping off Tuesday night, casual bettors flocked to yesterday’s season-opening slate, with both Kansas vs. Duke and Michigan State vs. Kentucky dominating professional hoops in terms of betting volume. But bettors are back on the NBA tonight, headlined by a Bucks vs. Clippers matchup that’s attracting massive overall action. Sharps,…
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Miami (Ohio) vs. Ohio Betting Odds & Picks: Dare Bet the Under in Midweek MACtion?
Miami (Ohio) at Ohio Odds Spread: Ohio -7 Over/Under: 54.5 Time: Wednesday, 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 Looking to bet some Midweek MACtion? Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Miami (Ohio) at Ohio Line Movement The story of…
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Sharp Money Finally Strikes LSU vs. Alabama Matchup
As recently as Wednesday morning, all was quiet regarding Saturday’s LSU vs. Alabama SEC showdown. There had been very little spread and over/under movement, and that was to be expected considering the status of Tua Tagovailoa is still up in the air as the Crimson Tide quarterback continues to recover after undergoing surgery to repair…
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Week 10 NFL Survivor Pool Picks: The Jacoby Brissett Injury Effect
It’s Week 10 of the NFL season and there are six teams with byes this week. Our survivor pool options are going to be more limited than usual, so it will be interesting to see how the pick percentages play out as the week progresses. Before diving in, let’s recap last week in terms of…
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Tuesday College Basketball Betting Odds & Picks: How to Play Fresno State-Oregon, Montana State-Utah State
Welcome back, college basketball! The 2019-2020 season kicks off today with a full 82-game Tuesday slate. In our first college hoops piece of the season, we dive into games featuring two Top 25 teams. Fresno State at No. 15 Oregon (-13.5) — 9 p.m. ET Montana State at No. 20 Utah State (-21.5) — 10…
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Tuesday NBA Odds & Picks (Nov. 5): Betting Analysis, DFS Strategies, Injuries, More
This NBA season, I’m trying something new. I’m going to write a daily piece that highlights everything bettors and DFS players need to know for that night’s slate. For more on what to expect, read the inaugural piece. Yesterday I finished 0-1 for -0.56 units. While I don’t want to get sucked into the past,…
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College Basketball Betting Odds & Picks: Michigan State vs. Kentucky, Duke vs. Kansas
Eli Hershkovich is an Action Network contributor and hosts the You Better You Bet Podcast on RADIO.COM Sports. Screw Christmas. College basketball is back, and it’s the most wonderful time of the year. I’m excited to be back with The Action Network, where I’ll be writing a weekly column, as well as adding to the…
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Ball State vs. Western Michigan MACtion Betting Odds, Picks: More Cardinals Money on the Way?
Ball State at Western Michigan Odds Spread: Western Michigan -6.5 Over/Under: 63.5 Time: Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 Looking to bet some Midweek MACtion? Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Ball State at Western Michigan Line Movement…
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Kent State vs. Toledo MACtion Betting Lines, Picks: Projected Odds Suggest Betting Value
Kent State at Toledo Odds Spread: Toledo -7 Over/Under: 61.5 Time: Tuesday, 7 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network Looking to bet some Midweek MACtion? Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Kent State at Toledo Line Movement This…
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Tuesday College Football Betting Picks & Odds: Kent State vs. Toledo, Ball State vs. Western Michigan
The most wonderful time of the year is back: MACtion, the best way to get your mid-week college football betting fix as we await a big Saturday slate. This week, we have two games — Kent State at Toldeo (7 p.m. ET) and Ball State at Western Michigan (8 p.m. ET). We analyze the betting…
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Duke vs. Kansas Over/Under Drawing Sharp Action Tuesday
For most college basketball fans and bettors, the season doesn’t really get exciting for a couple of months (once conference play begins to heat up). Opening night, however, always brings with it some cross-conference play between some of the biggest names in the country, and will undoubtedly feature the most heavily bet games of the…
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Tuesday’s Best NBA Player Props: Is Kevin Love a Passer Now?
Betting on props can be one of the easiest ways to build your bankroll. Sportsbooks tend to offer lower limits and take less action on props than they do on games, so they don’t have as much incentive to post an accurate line. That’s where our Player Prop tool comes in handy. We compare our industry-leading…
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NBA Tuesday Betting Picks & Angles (Nov. 5): How I’m Betting Magic-Thunder, Spurs-Hawks
Here are my two angles for Tuesday’s NBA slate based on matchups and trends. Odds as of Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Angle: God Help The Magic Offense Let’s just start…
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Stuckey: My 5 College Basketball National Title Futures for the 2019-20 Season
Last year, we came excruciatingly close to cashing an Auburn future. I’m still not over the Chuma Okeke injury and/or a one-point loss to Virginia in the Final Four. We still made some profit on the investment but oh, what could’ve been. Well, with college basketball getting underway today, it’s time to forget about last…
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College Basketball Sharp Report: How Pros Are Betting Michigan State vs. Kentucky
March Madness is arguably the best time of the year for sports bettors. Everyone is already filling out NCAA Tournament brackets, so the college basketball betting market gets flooded with money from the most recreational of bettors looking for action since they’re already analyzing every matchup for tourney pools. But this isn’t March. For the…
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Wilson: My Projected College Football Odds for Every Week 11 Matchup
The College Football Playoff rankings will have their first release this Tuesday. And if the committee just used the Action Network power ratings, the semifinals would consist of two SEC teams. Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson and LSU are the top 4 teams in our system. The Bengal Tigers would be short favorites over the next…
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Wilson: 2 Early College Football Bets for Week 11, Including Alabama-LSU
College football’s Week 11 opening numbers witnessed a flurry of activity on opening lines, none more than Penn State, LSU and Charlotte. Who? The 49ers have strung together a fantastic 2019 under new had coach Will Healy, formerly of Austin Peay. After suffering a 22-48 record under Brad Lambert since 2013, Charlotte’s transition from an…
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Wilson: My Projected Over/Unders for All Week 11 College Football Matchups
Our totals continued to roll on The Action Network App last week, with unders on UCLA-Colorado and Bowling Green-Akron, while an over on Navy-UConn nearly cashed in the first half. Plenty of teams have formed identities at this point in the season, and the sample sizes are meaningful. Wisconsin, Utah and Kansas State dominate time…
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2019 Turkish Airlines Betting Preview: Who Can Stop Justin Rose From a Three-Peat?
With the PGA Tour taking a week off following the Asian swing, we’ll shift our focus to the European Tour and the Turkish Airlines Open this week. Two-time defending champ Justin Rose headlines this no-cut event along with Patrick Reed. The Course Montgomerie Maxx Royal in Belek, Turkey will play host to the event this…
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Our Favorite Cowboys vs. Giants Picks for Monday Night Football
Cowboys at Giants Odds & Picks Odds: Cowboys -6.5 Over/Under: 48.5 Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN Odds as of early Monday afternoon and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants bring…
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Cowboys vs. Giants Odds & Picks: Can Dallas Cover As Big Road Favorite?
Cowboys at Giants Odds & Picks Odds: Cowboys -6.5 Over/Under: 48 Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN Odds as of Sunday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Dallas Cowboys are near touchdown favorites on the…
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Cowboys vs. Giants Prop Bets & Picks for Monday Night Football
NFL player prop bets can offer some of the best betting value on the board in any given week. They typically feature smaller limits and take less action than traditional game bets, so the market can often be less efficient than NFL sides and totals. This is where the FantasyLabs Player Props tool comes in handy. In…
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How Pros Are Betting Cowboys vs. Giants on Monday Night Football
Week 9 of the NFL season comes to a close tonight when the Dallas Cowboys take on the New York Giants on Monday Night Football. The Cowboys are off a bye, which has provided a profitable situation for bettors. Per our Bet Labs software, teams off their bye week have covered the spread 53.3% of…
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Evan Silva’s Fantasy Football Matchups Breakdown for Cowboys vs. Giants
Below is a breakdown of Monday night’s matchup by Evan Silva of Establish The Run. The goal is to help fantasy players and bettors alike understand the game at the deepest level. For all of Silva’s breakdowns and more fantasy analysis, visit EstablishTheRun.com. Team Totals: Cowboys 27.5, Giants 20.5 Having last played on October 20th,…
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Monday’s Best NBA Player Props: Can Giannis Antetokounmpo Continue to Dominate the Glass?
Betting on props can be one of the easiest ways to build your bankroll. Sportsbooks tend to offer lower limits and take less action on props than they do on games, so they don’t have as much incentive to post an accurate line. That’s where our Player Prop tool comes in handy. We compare our industry-leading NBA…
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Senators at Rangers Betting Odds, Pick: Are These Teams That Far Apart?
Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers Odds Senators odds: +160 Rangers odds: -190 Over/Under: 6.5 Time: 7 p.m. ET Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Ottawa Senators’ reputation as a terrible hockey team is pretty well known.…
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NBA Betting Picks: Our Experts’ 4 Favorite Bets for Monday, Including Pelicans-Nets
Tonight’s NBA schedule features six games with injuries and suspensions to a variety of star players. That’s providing some betting value on today’s slate, and our experts are here to detail their favorite bets. Odds as of Monday at 4:30 p.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to…
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NBA Sharp Betting Picks (Monday, Nov. 4): Pros Hitting Pistons vs. Wizards, Pelicans vs. Nets
While most bettors will be focused on Monday Night Football, there are six games scheduled to tip off in the NBA to provide bettors a few more options tonight. Sharps have been taking advantage of every option in the sports betting market, hitting more than just the primetime game in the Meadowlands. They’ve also found…
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Monday NBA Odds & Picks (Nov. 4): Betting Analysis, DFS Strategies, Injuries, More
This NBA season, I’m trying something new. I’m going to write a daily piece that highlights everything bettors and DFS players need to know for that night’s slate. For more on what to expect, read the inaugural piece. Friday I finished 7-0 for +2.5 units. While I don’t want to get sucked into the past,…
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NHL Sharp Report: How Pros Are Betting Senators vs. Rangers, Coyotes vs. Oilers
If you’ve stopped by our lovely website for sharp betting information in the past, there’s a good chance you’ve read something about how the pros were betting some sort of football, basketball or baseball slate. It’s not often that some of the most interesting sharp betting storylines come by way of the ice. As of…
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NFL Betting Tip: The Smart Way to Play Teams Coming off Byes
A popular betting strategy in the NFL is targeting teams coming off a bye week. In theory, the extra rest should give teams time to get healthy, practice and prepare for future opponents. Historically, it has been profitable to wager on teams coming off a bye. Since 2003, teams playing on 13 or more days…
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Oregon vs. USC Odds & Betting Pick: Can Air Raid Spark Trojans’ Upset?
Oregon at USC Odds & Pick Spread: Oregon -4 Over/Under: 62 Time: FOX TV: 8 p.m. ET Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Model Prediction for USC-Oregon Collin Wilson’s power ratings can be used to project the point…
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NBA Player Prop Picks (Saturday, Nov. 2): The Damian Lillard Bet That Has Value
Betting on props can be one of the easiest ways to build your bankroll. Sportsbooks tend to offer lower limits and take less action on props than they do on games, so they don’t have as much incentive to post an accurate line. That’s where our Player Prop tool comes in handy. We compare our industry-leading NBA…
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SMU at Memphis Odds & Pick: Will Mustangs Finally Be Exposed?
SMU at Memphis Odds & Pick Spread: Memphis -6 Over/Under: 71.5 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV: ABC Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Model Prediction for SMU-Memphis Collin Wilson’s power ratings can be used to project the point…
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College Football Sharp Report: 4 Saturday Games Drawing Pro Action
Sharps wasted no time hitting this week’s biggest matchup. As PJ Walsh noted earlier in the week, pros came down hard on Georgia’s opening number right away, finding plenty of value in the initial -3.5, driving the line up to -5/5.5 immediately. Since that point, a bit more movement has come on the spread, but…
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NBA Saturday Betting Picks & Angles (Nov. 2): How to Bet Wolves and Sixers with Towns and Embiid Suspended
There’s a book my kids love called “Pumpkin Soup.” And in it, there’s a cat, and a squirrel and a duck. In every book, they wind up in a fight. The narration always goes “then there was trouble, a horrible squabble, a row, a racket, a rumpus in the old white cabin.” Well, we had…
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Utah vs. Washington Odds & Pick: Time to Back the Huskies?
Utah at Washington Odds Spread: Utah -3 Over/Under: 47.5 Time: 4 p.m. ET TV: FOX Odds as of Friday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Some may argue that all of the motivation will be on Utah’s…
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Georgia vs. Florida Odds, Pick & Prediction: Can Gators Stop Bulldogs Ground Game?
Georgia vs. Florida Odds & Pick Spread: Georgia -6.5 Over/Under: 46.5 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET TV: CBS Odds as of Saturday morning and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). A pair of one-loss teams with national championship aspirations meet…
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Kansas State vs. Kansas Odds & Prediction: How Legit Is Jayhawks Offense?
Kansas State vs. Kansas Spread: Kansas +5 Over/Under: 54.5 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET TV: Fox Sports 1 Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). It of course remains to be seen how many more games Kansas will win this season. But…
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NBA Sharp Betting Picks (Saturday, Nov. 2): Pros Hitting Over/Unders in Nuggets vs. Magic, T’Wolves vs. Wizards
This time of year, Saturday betting is reserved mostly for one sport. But while college football dominates at the ticket window, it’s not the only sport offering value — at least according to sharp bettors. The pros aren’t forgetting about the NBA today, even with a loaded college football slate, and they’ve hit two games…
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Zerillo’s 2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic Card: Bet Mitole to Win the Sprint?
Saturday features nine Breeders’ Cup races, with coverage beginning at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. The Breeders Cup Classic goes off at 8:44 p.m. ET, with coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. What am I betting on Saturday? Looking to bet the Breeders’ Cup? Check out TVG, where Action Network users can access…
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Early NFL Betting Picks for Week 9
NFL spreads usually open up on Sunday evenings for the following week — and after they do, they’re almost immediately on the move. The early bets serve as a signal to bookmakers for what the “true” odds should be, and sportsbooks aren’t shy about adjusting on the fly if the market is telling them they…
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College Football Week 10 Betting Picks & Live Show with Collin Wilson & Stuckey
Ahead of the Week 10 college football Saturday slate, our experts — Collin Wilson and Stuckey — will host a live betting show at 10:40 a.m. ET. In the show, they’ll run through Saturday’s slate, hitting on interesting line moves, their favorite plays and the biggest games. Throughout the show they’ll answer user questions, so…
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Army vs. Air Force Odds & Picks: Bet Another Service Academy Under?
Army vs. Air Force Odds Spread: Air Force -15.5 Over/Under: 45.5 Time: 3:30 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Model Prediction for Army-Air Force Collin Wilson’s power ratings can be used to…
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Georgia vs. Florida Expert Picks: Our Staff’s 3 Best Bets for Gators-Bulldogs
The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party wouldn’t be complete without some good old-fashioned gambling, would it? That’s why we’ve compiled our favorite bets for Georgia vs. Florida in one convenient place before the 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match…
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Wilson: How I’m Betting UAB-Tennessee Based on Week 10 Havoc Ratings
Mayhem should play a factor in the biggest game of the weekend, a neutral site clash between Georgia and Florida. The national average for defensive havoc is generally 16%, Georgia checks in at 18.3% while Florida is top 10 at 21%. And totals for Georgia may be a bit deflated, ranking 128th in defensive plays…
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2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic Trifecta, Superfecta Betting Picks: Bet Against the Favorite McKinzie?
The 2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic will go to post at 8:44 p.m. ET on Saturday, with the Bob Baffert trained No. 8 McKinzie (3-1) listed as the morning-line favorite. McKinzie has finished in first or second place in 12 of 13-lifetime starts – only missing the board in the 2018 Classic. Baffert is seeking his…
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2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic Day Picks, Bets and Exotics Preview: Which Favorites Are Vulnerable at Santa Anita?
Starting strong at the Breeders’ Cup on Friday was something we wanted to do and delivered. Three wins in five races have set us up nicely going into Saturday’s nine-race card, highlighted by the $6 million Classic. Coverage will begin at 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday on NBCSN, with the Classic being aired at 8 p.m.…
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Wilson: My 6 Favorite College Football Betting Picks for Week 10
Consider Week 10 the calm before the storm. Next week, we get Tuesday and Wednesday #MACtion and Fun Belt games. The powerhouse AAC will join in on the party on Thursday night, while #Pac12AfterDark will continue on Friday. The shape of every conference will be on the line five nights a week, but the biggest…
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Our Staff’s 5 Favorite College Football Bets for Saturday
Going at any college football card alone — especially one lacking marquee games — can be a daunting task. Don’t do it alone. Our staff has worked hard all week to narrow down their favorite plays for Saturday, and came up with some interesting ones involving Blazers, Beavers and Demon Deacons. Let’s get weird on…
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Miller: My 4 Favorite Under-the-Radar College Football Bets for Week 10
Everyone will have their eyes on Oregon-USC, Georgia Florida and Utah-Washington this weekend, but don’t forget that there’s plenty of value in some less heralded games. The lines often aren’t as sharp and there aren’t as many eyes on the games. If you know personnel mismatches, coaching staffs and advanced stats for Group of Five…
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Clemson vs. Wofford Odds & Pick: Will Terriers Get on the Scoreboard?
Wofford vs. Clemson Odds Spread: Clemson -47.5 Over/Under: 59.5 Time: 4 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). This is a free excerpt from Collin Wilson’s best bets for Week 10, available to Action…
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Colorado at UCLA Odds & Pick: Can Bruins Take Next Step Under Chip Kelly?
Colorado at UCLA Odds Spread: UCLA -6.5 Over/Under: 64.5 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: Pac-12 Network Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Don’t look now, but Chip Kelly’s UCLA is…improving? The Bruins have scored 76 points combined in…
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Michigan vs. Maryland Betting Odds, Picks: Can Terps Take Advantage of Situational Edge?
Michigan at Maryland Betting Odds Spread: Michigan -21.5 Over/Under: 56 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: ABC Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). One year ago, Maryland coach Mike Locksley was offensive coordinator for Alabama, preparing for LSU and…
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Stuckey & Wilson: 2 College Football Moneyline Underdogs to Bet in Week 10
As we do each week on The Action Network Colleges Podcast, Collin Wilson and I pick our two favorite moneyline underdogs on Saturday’s college football slate. Welp, we split AGAIN last week, which makes it eight splits in nine weeks. The sweep will eventually come. For Week 10, we’re both going with mid-afternoon games that…
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Friday NBA Odds & Picks (Nov. 1): Betting Analysis, DFS Strategies, Injuries, More
This NBA season, I’m trying something new. I’m going to write a daily piece that highlights everything bettors and DFS players need to know for that night’s slate. For more on what to expect, read the inaugural piece. Yesterday I finished 4-0 for +1.5 units. While I don’t want to get sucked into the past,…
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Spurs vs. Warriors Betting Odds: What Will Golden State Look Like Without Curry?
Spurs at Warriors Betting Odds Spread: Spurs -7 Total: 222 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET Well, the Warriors are done. The Warriors announced Friday that Steph Curry will miss (at least) three months after surgery to repair his broken left hand. The one remaining shining thing about the Warriors — the reason to watch them —…
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Navy vs. UConn Betting Picks & Odds: Bank on the Under?
Navy at UConn Picks & Betting Odds Spread: Navy -27.5 Over/Under: 54.5 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Navy vs. UConn Line Movement UConn may be getting plenty of points, but it’s…
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2019 Breeders’ Cup Friday Picks & Exotics: Handicapping All 5 Races
The 2019 Breeders’ Cup, a 14-race showcase spanning two days at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Ca., begins Friday, with five stakes races. Opening things will be the Juvenile Turf Sprint for 2-year-olds, with a 4:12 p.m. EST scheduled post time. New to horse racing or just want to learn more? Check out our betting…
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Moore’s Friday Angles: How I’m Betting Bucks vs. Magic, Rockets vs. Nets
Here are two betting angles to consider on Friday night’s games based on matchups and trends. Odds as of Friday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The Angle: God Help Me, I’m Buying The Magic Offense Have…
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Friday’s Best NBA Player Prop Bets: Can Harden Feast on the Nets?
Betting on props can be one of the easiest ways to build your bankroll. Sportsbooks tend to offer lower limits and take less action on props than they do on games, so they don’t have as much incentive to post an accurate line. That’s where our Player Prop tool comes in handy. We compare our industry-leading NBA…
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NBA Betting Picks: Our Experts’ 3 Favorite Bets for Friday, Including Spurs vs. Warriors
Tonight’s NBA schedule features eight games with some significant star power throughout. Notably missing from tonight’s slate, however, is Stephen Curry. He will be out for the foreseeable future after undergoing hand surgery. Still, there’s plenty of value to be found in Friday’s games and our experts have detailed the bets they like most below.…
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NBA Sharp Report: Rockets vs. Nets Historic Over/Under Among Friday’s Top Pro Bets
The NBA season is off and running, Halloween has come and gone (though it’s still socially acceptable to wear costumes to bars this weekend) and college basketball starts next week. Before we know it, a new decade will be starting up … yikes. Right now, the NBA dominates the Friday sports slate when it comes…
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Blue Jackets at Blues Betting Odds, Pick: Which Team Is Headed for Regression?
Columbus Blue Jackets at St. Louis Blues Odds Blue Jackets odds: +150 Blues odds: -170 Over/Under: 5.5 Time: 8 p.m. ET Check out PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). There was only one path to contention for the Columbus Blue…
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NBA Expert Betting Picks: 5 Bets Our Staff Likes, Including Spurs vs. Clippers
There are just three games on the docket, but there is plenty betting value to be found in those games. Kawhi Leonard sat out Wednesday’s 14-point blowout loss in Utah to the Jazz, but will go up against his former team, the Spurs on Thursday. Should we expect domination from a rested Leonard tonight? Our…
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Thursday NBA Sharp Report: Wiseguys Betting Nuggets vs. Pelicans Over/Under
While Thursday’s sports schedule isn’t all that exciting from a high level, there are plenty of interesting betting angles to discuss across tonight’s NFL and college football matchups. And while the conversation is largely centered around the three football games, a small three-game NBA slate isn’t deterring professional bettors. In fact, sharp money has already…
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Thursday NBA Odds & Picks (Oct. 31): Betting Analysis, DFS Strategies, Injuries, More
This NBA season, I’m trying something new. I’m going to write a daily piece that highlights everything bettors and DFS players need to know for that night’s slate. For more on what to expect, read the inaugural piece. Yesterday I finished 4-6 for -0.6 units. While I don’t want to get sucked into the past,…
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Thursday’s Best NBA Player Props: How to Play LaMarcus Aldridge’s, Dejounte Murray’s Rebounds
Betting on props can be one of the easiest ways to build your bankroll. Sportsbooks tend to offer lower limits and take less action on props than they do on games, so they don’t have as much incentive to post an accurate line. That’s where our Player Prop tool comes in handy. We compare our industry-leading…
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Thursday NBA Injury Report (Oct. 31): How Trae Young, Derrick Favors Injuries Impact Betting, DFS
Thursday’s NBA slate features three games with a couple notable injuries and questionable players. We’ll hit on the following situations: Miami Heat at Atlanta Hawks: 7 p.m. ET Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Pelicans: 9:30 p.m. ET Note: The information below is as of 4:30 p.m. ET. For up-to-the-minute news and analysis, check out our…
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Thursday Night Football Sharp Report: Pro Bettors Shaping 49ers vs. Cardinals Over/Under
Halloween night brings with it a Thursday Night Football matchup, which is enough of a treat in itself for sports bettors. It’s made even sweeter when there’s a clear sharp side in the betting market. Wiseguys haven’t waited around for game day to get down on this one, either. They’ve been hitting the over/under since…
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49ers vs. Cardinals Expert Picks: How We’re Betting This Thursday Night Football Spread
49ers at Cardinals Odds & Picks Odds: 49ers -10 Over/Under: 43 Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX, NFL Network, Amazon Prime Odds as of noon ET on Thursday and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). After opening at…
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49ers vs. Cardinals Betting Odds & Preview: Can You Trust SF As A Large Favorite?
49ers at Cardinals Betting Odds & Picks Odds: 49ers -10 Over/Under: 42.5 Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET TV Channel: FOX, NFL Network, Amazon Prime Odds as of Wednesday evening and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). The San Francisco 49ers…
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Thursday Night Football Prop Bets & Picks: 3 Best Plays for 49ers vs. Cardinals
NFL player prop bets can offer some of the best betting value on the board in any given week. They typically feature smaller limits and take less action than traditional game bets, so the market can often be less efficient than NFL sides and totals. This is where the FantasyLabs Player Props tool comes in handy. We…
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Evan Silva’s Fantasy Football Matchups Breakdown for 49ers vs. Cardinals
Below is a breakdown of Thursday night’s matchup by Evan Silva of Establish The Run. The goal is to help fantasy players and bettors alike understand the game at the deepest level. For all of Silva’s breakdowns and more fantasy analysis, visit EstablishTheRun.com. Team Totals: 49ers 26.5, Cardinals 16.5 A successful run-first, defense-oriented team in…
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Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Odds & Pick: Can Eagles Get Option Offense Going in Rain?
Georgia Southern vs. Appalachian State Odds Odds: App State -14.5 Over/Under: 44 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPNU Odds as of Wednesday night and via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). Last year, 6-1 Georgia Southern hosted Appalachian State as…
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West Virginia vs. Baylor Odds & Pick: Can Bears Live Up to Increasing Hype & Big Spreads?
West Virginia at Baylor Odds Spread: Baylor -18.5 Over/Under: 55.5 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Odds via PointsBet, where Action Network users can access an exclusive promotion to get a 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150). It wasn’t that long ago that Baylor was a serious national player, posting four 10-win seasons…