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NBA Player Prop Bets & Picks: Buying Ben Simmons & Dillon Brooks in Game 3 Matchups (Saturday, May 29)
The NBA Playoffs continue to roll along, and Saturday features four games that started early with the Bucks and Heat. The Heat are on the verge of elimination — a huge letdown for a team that went to the Finals last season. I faded this matchup to focus on a trio of games between the…
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76ers vs. Wizards Odds, Predictions & Game 3 Preview: How To Bet Saturday’s Spread
76ers vs. Wizards Game 3 Odds 76ers Odds -6 Wizards Odds +6 Moneyline -240 / +195 Over/Under 227.5 Time Saturday, 7 p.m. ET TV ESPN Odds as of Friday and via DraftKings After their dominant 120-95 win Wednesday, the 76ers took a 2-0 series lead. While Philly was expected to win the first two games,…
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Wednesday NBA Playoffs Betting Odds, Preview for Wizards vs. 76ers: Philadelphia Should Roll in Game 2 Battle (May 26)
Wizards vs. 76ers Odds Wizards Odds +8 76ers Odds -8 Moneyline -360 / +300 Over/Under 230.5 Time 7 p.m. ET TV NBA TV Odds as of Wednesday and via DraftKings. The Philadelphia 76ers are the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and prohibitive favorites over the eighth-seeded Washington Wizards, but it certainly didn’t look…
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Wednesday MLB Betting Odds, Preview, Prediction for Orioles vs. Twins: Pineda Looks To Overwhelm Baltimore in Matinee (May 26)
Orioles vs. Twins Odds Orioles Odds +165 Twins Odds -200 Over/Under 8.5 Time 1:10 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds as of Wednesday morning via BetMGM. Michael Pineda returns after an injury scare to face an ailing Baltimore Orioles lineup. Fortunately, for his sake, the Orioles have struggled all season. Both Pineda and Jorge López place…
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2021 College Football Win Totals: Finding Betting Value Using Collin Wilson’s Projections
The end of May has arrived, which means one thing for college football bettors: Opening win totals. DraftKings released odds for each team on Tuesday, signaling that the 2021 season is drawing near. The Action Network’s very own Collin Wilson has delivered his projected totals (without juice) for every FBS team, which can help bettors…
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MLB Pitcher Props for Tuesday: Should You Fade Aces Max Scherzer & Corbin Burnes? (May 25)
With a full slate of games, there are many props to choose from. Unsurprisingly, most of the pitcher props have been efficiently set for today’s slate. Despite this, there are two strikeout props that I like today, both unders. For this article I will be evaluating my favorite MLB player props based on what my…
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NBA Playoffs Series Odds: 76ers’ Price Doubles After Game 1 Win vs. Wizards
76ers vs. Wizards Series Odds 76ers Wizards Series Winner -2000 +1000 Win in 4 +200 +5000 Win in 5 +160 +8000 Win in 6 +450 +2000 Win in 7 +600 +1500 Odds as of Sunday and via PointsBet. 76ers Promos: $300 if they win Game 1, more! Bet $30, Win $300 if PHI wins! Bet…
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NHL Odds, Prediction, Preview for Bruins vs. Capitals Game 5: How to Bet Elimination Game for Washington (May 23)
Bruins vs. Capitals Odds Bruins Odds -135 Capitals Odds +115 Over/Under 5.5 Time Sunday, 7 p.m. ET TV USA Odds as of Saturday and via PointsBet The Bruins took a 3-1 series stranglehold after dismantling the Capitals 4-1 on Friday night. Boston was clearly much sharper at both ends of the ice, allowing the Capitals…
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NBA Odds, Game 1 Preview, Prediction for Wizards vs. 76ers: How to Back Philly as Heavy Favorite (May 23)
Wizards vs. 76ers Odds Wizards Odds +7.5 76ers Odds -7.5 Moneyline +245 / -305 Over/Under 229 Time 1 p.m. ET TV TNT Odds as of 8 p.m. ET Saturday and via DraftKings The Nets have garnered all the fanfare coming into the postseason as the favorites to make it out of the East, but the…
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Orioles vs. Nationals Odds, Preview, Prediction: Returning Stephen Strasburg Starts as Big Favorite (Friday, May 21)
Orioles vs. Nationals Odds Orioles Odds +184 Nationals Odds -220 Over/Under 8.5 (-114/-106) Time 7:05 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds as of Friday morning via FanDuel. This weekend in an interleague series, the Washington Nationals are hosting the Baltimore Orioles. Both teams are in last place in their division, and both are from the same…
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NHL Playoffs Odds, Picks, Predictions: Capitals vs. Bruins Game 4 Betting Preview (Friday, May 21)
Capitals vs. Bruins Odds Capitals Odds +135 Bruins Odds -165 Over/Under 5.5 (+115 / -135) Time Friday, 6:30 p.m. ET TV NBCSN Odds updated Friday afternoon and via BetMGM The NHL regular season ended and we collectively exhaled because we rid ourselves of the two toughest elements to swallow for hockey bettors: uncertainty surrounding the…
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NBA Betting Odds, Picks, Predictions: Our Best Pacers vs. Wizards Play-In Game Bets (Thursday, May 20)
Thanks to a thriller between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, it’s safe to say the NBA Play-In has lived up to the massive amounts of hype it has received over the past month. The tournament rolls on Thursday night with a single-elimination matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards for the…
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NBA Player Prop Bets, Picks: 3 Plays for the Wizards vs. Pacers Play-In Game (Thursday, May 20)
Well, last night was fun. The Western Conference gave us a pair of memorable, hard fought games after a rough start to the play-in tournament on Tuesday night. Tonight, we’re back in the East for what should be a more open and high-scoring affair between the Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers. For those who are…
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Pacers vs. Wizards Odds, Preview, Prediction: How To Bet Thursday’s Eastern Conference Play-In Game (May 20)
Pacers vs. Wizards Odds Pacers Odds +3.5 Wizards Odds -3.5 Moneyline +125 / -155 Over/Under 239.5 Time 8 p.m. ET TV TNT Odds as of Wednesday and via BetMGM With the eighth and final playoff spot on the line in the East, the Indiana Pacers will visit the Washington Wizards in what should be a…
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Pacers vs. Wizards Odds, Picks, Predictions: Sharp Action on Thursday’s NBA Play-In Game (May 20)
NBA Odds: Pacers vs. Wizards Pacers Odds +3.5 Wizards Odds -3.5 Over/Under 237.5 Time | Channel 8 p.m. ET | TNT The ultimate NBA betting cheat code Best bets for every game Our NBA model’s biggest daily edges Profitable data-driven system picks TRY FOR FREE The Pacers head to Washington to take on the Wizards…
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Wednesday MLB Odds, Picks & Predictions: Nationals vs. Cubs Betting Preview (May 19)
Nationals vs. Cubs Odds Nationals Odds -160 Cubs Odds +135 Over/Under 9 Time 7:40 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds updated Wednesday at 4:40 p.m. ET via BetMGM. The Chicago Cubs jumped out to a 2-0 series advantage against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday on the backs of a strong 6-3 victory at Wrigley Field. The…
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Capitals vs. Bruins NHL Playoffs Betting Preview: Odds, Picks & Predictions for Game 3 (May 19)
Capitals vs. Bruins Odds Capitals Odds +148 Bruins Odds -175 Over/Under 5.5 (+100 / -122) Time | TV Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. ET Odds updated Wednesday afternoon and via DraftKings. Unless you’re a Bruins fan, it’s going to feel weird throwing a big fist pump to the sky when Brad Marchand scores an overtime winner. However,…
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Pacers vs. Wizards Odds For NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament (Thursday, May 20)
Pacers vs. Wizards NBA Play-In Odds Pacers Odds +3.5 WizardsOdds -3.5 Moneyline +135 / -160 Over/Under TBA Time Thursday, 8 p.m. ET TV TNT Odds as of Wednesday and via BetMGM. The Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards will face off in Game 5 of the NBA Play-In Tournament this Thursday night. Find their respective playoff…
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Wizards vs. Celtics Odds, Picks, Preview: Jayson Tatum and Co. Have the Edge in Tuesday’s Play-In (May 18)
Wizards vs. Celtics Odds Wizards Odds +2.5 Celtics Odds -2.5 Moneyline +112 / -134 Over/Under 233 Time 9 p.m. ET TV TNT Odds as of Tuesday evening and via DraftKings. After an intense final few weeks, the dust has settled and the play-in games are set. The Washington Wizards caught fire in April and won…
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NBA Play-In Tournament Betting Odds, Picks, Predictions: Our Staff’s Best Bets for Hornets vs. Pacers, Wizards vs. Celtics (Tuesday, May 18)
The NBA Play-In Tournament is finally here and we’ve got all of the action covered for Tuesday two pivotal matchups on TNT: Hornets vs. Pacers (6:30 p.m. ET) Celtics vs. Wizards (9 p.m. ET). But our NBA analysts are tackling tonight’s two games from every angle. They betting spreads, totals and moneylines in tonight’s games.…
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NBA Player Props & Picks for Play-In Games: 3 Bets for Pacers vs. Hornets & Celtics vs. Wizards (May 18)
The playoffs are here. Well, okay, fine. As my colleague Matt Moore would say, the “playoffs” are not here yet. But the postseason is here, and it’s time to get excited for our first-ever NBA play-in tournament. Tonight, we tip off with a pair of Eastern Conference games, so let’s grab a few props and…
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Nationals vs. Cubs MLB Betting Odds & Pick: Is There Value on Chicago? (Monday, May 17)
Nationals vs. Cubs Odds Nationals Odds +125 Cubs Odds -150 Over/Under 8 Time 7:40 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds as of Monday afternoon and via BetMGM. The Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals are two peas in the same pod. Both teams have losing records and an outside chance of making the playoffs this season.…
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Hornets vs. Wizards Odds, Prediction, Preview: Where There’s Betting Value in Important Eastern Conference Finale (May 16)
Hornets vs. Wizards Odds Hornets Odds +6.5 Wizards Odds -6.5 Moneyline -275 / +220 Over/Under 227.5 Time 1 p.m. ET TV NBATV Odds as of Sunday morning via BetMGM. After six months of basketball with 72 games crammed into a shortened schedule with uncertainty due to health and COVID-19 safety protocols, we’ve successfully made it through.…
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Yankees vs. Orioles Odds, Preview, Prediction: Finding Value on Lopsided Line (Saturday, May 15)
Yankees vs. Orioles Odds Yankees Odds -160 Orioles Odds +140 Over/Under 8.5 (-120 / +100) Time 7:05 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds as of Saturday morning and via bet365. The Yankees got a pinch-hit three-run home run from Gio Urshela to rally from a two-run deficit against the Orioles on Friday night. For New York,…
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MLB Betting Odds & Picks: 5 Best Bets for Yankees vs. Orioles, Rangers vs. Astros, Cardinals vs. Padres & More (Saturday, May 15)
It’s another full Saturday with plenty of MLB action, with a couple afternoon games and a whole spate of games to fill out your Saturday evening. Our analysts have found angles on four games with five bets in total. Here are our five best bets from Saturday’s MLB slate. _BookPromo=351 MLB Odds & Picks Click…
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Friday NBA Odds, Picks & Projections: Betting Analysis for Cavaliers vs. Wizards, Jazz vs. Thunder and Raptors vs. Mavericks (May 14)
For the 2020-21 NBA season, I’ll be publishing my projections for every NBA game on the Wednesday and Friday slate. Here’s what you’ll find in my model: projected team totals, projected combined totals, projected spreads for the matchup and the implied odds for the moneyline. Note: My projections won’t be updated in real-time throughout the…
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Yankees vs. Orioles Odds, Predictions, Pick: Bet the Bronx Bombers to Pile On In First 5 Innings (Friday, May 14)
Yankees vs. Orioles Odds Yankees Odds -185 Orioles Odds +150 Over/Under 8.5 Time 7:05 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds as of Friday afternoon and via BetMGM. Despite getting blown out in yesterday’s contest, the Yankees managed to win their road series over the Rays at the Trop. Meanwhile, the Orioles got swept in a two-game…
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Thursday MLB Betting Odds & Picks for Phillies vs. Nationals: Back Philadelphia in Series Sweep (May 13)
Phillies vs. Nationals Odds Phillies Odds -104 Nationals Odds -112 Over/Under 8 (-114 / -107) Time 1:05 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Thursday at 11 a.m. ET and via DraftKings. The Phillies came back to win a thriller in Washington on Wednesday night in 10 innings. The Nationals were two outs away from…
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NBA Player Prop Bets & Picks: How to Value CJ McCollum & Damian Lillard (Wednesday, May 12)
We’re down to just a few games left in the NBA regular season, and the marquee game on tonight’s slate pits the red-hot Portland Trail Blazers against the likely top-seeded Utah Jazz. Two of our top three props tonight come from that one game. For those who are new to this article, we’ll be using…
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Wednesday MLB Odds & Picks: Our Staff’s Best Bets, Including Phillies vs. Nationals, Blue Jays vs. Braves & Twins vs. White Sox (May 12)
It’s a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, with only the Rangers and Giants off and the Padres and Rockies playing a doubleheader in Denver. A full slate means plenty of betting action to be found, and our analysts have found four different angles to consider. In Washington D.C., two of our analysts are…
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MLB Odds, Picks, Prediction: Phillies vs. Nationals Betting Preview (Wednesday, May 12)
Phillies vs. Nationals Odds Phillies Odds -138 Nationals Odds +118 Over/Under 8.5 Time 7:05 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Wednesday and via DraftKings. The Philadelphia Phillies (19-17) took the first game of this series with the Washington Nationals (13-18) on the road Tuesday night. The Phillies were led by strong offensive performances from…
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Wizards vs. Hawks NBA Odds & Picks: Washington Will Cool Down Against Atlanta (Wednesday, May 12)
Wizards vs. Hawks Odds Wizards Odds +6.5 Hawks Odds -6.5 Moneyline +210 / -255 Over/Under 240 Time 7 p.m. ET TV ESPN Odds as of Wednesday morning and via FanDuel. Atlanta defeated Washington in a thrilling one-point victory on Monday. Now, it’s time for the rematch. This time around, the Hawks will strive for a…
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MLB Odds & Picks for Mets vs. Orioles: New York Has the Edge Against Matt Harvey (Wednesday, May 12)
Orioles vs. Mets Odds Orioles Odds +155 Mets Odds -190 Over/Under 7.5 (-110/-110) Time 12:10 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds updated Wednesday afternoon via BetMGM. The New York Mets host the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday afternoon in an interleague game. Both teams have performed as they were expected to going into the season. The Mets have…
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Tuesday MLB Odds & Picks: Our Staff’s Best Bets, Including Reds vs. Pirates, Phillies vs. Nationals, Mariners vs. Dodgers (May 11)
It’s another busy day in Major League Baseball, with all 15 teams in action, including a number of key divisional series getting underway, such as White Sox-Twins, Cardinals-Brewers, Phillies-Nationals and Yankees-Rays. Our analysts have eyes on three games, with four bets in total, including a pair of divisional matchups. In Pittsburgh, two of our analysts…
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Orioles vs. Mets MLB Odds & Picks: Will John Means Have More Success in New York? (Tuesday, May 11)
Orioles vs. Mets Odds Looking for Wednesday afternoon’s game? Click here. Orioles Odds +125 Mets Odds -148 Over/Under 7 (-103/-120) Time 7:10 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of early Tuesday morning and via DraftKings. On Wednesday, May 5, John Means achieved something that no other Baltimore Orioles pitcher had done since 1991: Throwing a…
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The Skyrocketing Price of Russell Westbrook’s Triple-Double Prop
The Washington Wizards looked dead in the water just one month ago. On April 10, the Wizards were 19-33 and seemingly headed for their third-straight NBA Draft Lottery. Since then, the Wizards are 13-3 and have posted a top-six Defensive Rating and a top-three Offensive Rating. They have the fifth-best Net Rating in the NBA…
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Wizards vs. Hawks NBA Odds & Picks: Betting Value On Monday’s Over/Under (May 10)
Wizards vs. Hawks Odds Wizards Odds +8 Hawks Odds -8 Moneyline +270 / -335 Over/Under 237.5 Time Monday, 7:30 p.m. ET TV NBA TV Odds as of Monday evening and via BetRivers The last week of the NBA regular season is upon us, and there is still little set in stone for the playoffs. The…
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Red Sox vs. Orioles MLB Betting Odds & Pick: Expect Boston To Put Up Runs (Monday, May 10)
Red Sox vs. Orioles Odds Red Sox Odds -140 Orioles Odds +120 Over/Under 9 (-115 / -105) Time 7:05 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds as of Monday afternoon and via PointsBet. The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles will wrap up a four-game series at Camden Yards on Monday might, with the Red Sox looking…
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MLB Odds & Best Bets: Our 3 Top Picks, Including Pirates vs. Reds, Orioles vs. Red Sox & Giants vs. Rangers (Monday, May 10)
It’s a light night in Major League Baseball, with just six games in total and all of them taking place under the lights. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t an opportunity for action. Our analysts have found three bets to recommend on three different games, and the focus is all on the totals. We have…
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Nationals vs. Yankees MLB Odds & Picks: Bet the Over On Sunday (May 9)
Nationals vs. Yankees Odds Nationals Odds +140 Yankees Odds -165 Over/Under 9.5 Time 1:05 p.m. ET TV MLB TV Odds as of Sunday morning and via BetMGM. The Washington Nationals and New York Yankees meet for a rubber match Sunday after New York walked off with Saturday’s win in extra innings. Washington is off to…
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Wizards vs. Pacers NBA Odds & Picks: Target the Total with Fast-Paced Teams in Indiana (Saturday, May 8)
Wizards vs. Pacers Odds Wizards Odds -3.5 Pacers Odds +3.5 Moneyline -160 / +135 Over/Under 247.5 Time 7 p.m. ET TV NBA TV Odds as of Saturday and via BetMGM. The Wizards and Pacers will continue to wind down their respective seasons in two opposite spots on Saturday evening. For Washington, it’s a chance to…
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James Madison vs. Sam Houston State Odds & Pick For Saturday’s FCS Playoffs Semifinal
Sam Houston State vs. James Madison Odds Sam Houston State Odds -0.5 (-108) James Madison Odds +0.5 (-112) Moneyline -108 / -111 Over/Under 46.5 (-114 / -106) Time Saturday, 2:30 p.m. ET TV ABC Odds as of Friday afternoon and via FanDuel. Two of the top three seeds will face off for a chance to…
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Nationals vs. Yankees Odds & Pick: How To Bet Max Scherzer vs. Corey Kluber
Nationals vs. Yankees Odds Nationals Odds +110 Yankees Odds -121 Over/Under 8 (+100 / -120) Time 1:05 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Friday evening and via William Hill. Thirty-one percent of the Cy Young awards that have been handed out since 2013 have gone to either Max Scherzer or Corey Kluber. That’s five…
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Friday MLB Odds, Picks, Prediction: Nationals vs. Yankees Betting Preview ( May 7)
Nationals vs. Yankees Odds Nationals Odds +155 Yankees Odds -175 Over/Under 9 (-125 / +105) Time 7:05 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Thursday evening via Bet365. After a poor start to the 2021 season, the New York Yankees seem to have fully turned things around. After winning two out of three games in…
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MLB Weather Report for Friday, May 7: Rain Threatens Red Sox-Orioles, Reds-Indians, Twins-Tigers, Plus Forecasts for Every Game
There’s a full 15 games on Friday’s MLB schedule, and three of them are looking at the possibility of rain interrupting them. The most serious threat is in Baltimore, where the 7:05 p.m. ET first pitch between the Red Sox and Orioles appears to be in dire straits. Rain is forecast throughout the evening, with…
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Wizards vs. Raptors NBA Odds & Picks: How to Bet Eastern Conference Matchup (May 6)
Wizards vs. Raptors Odds Wizards Odds +3 Raptors Odds -3 Moneyline +123 / -143 Over/Under 235.5 Time 7:40 p.m. ET TV NBA League Pass Odds as of Thursday morning and via DraftKings. The race for the playoffs is on, and two teams that have been red hot against the spread square off on Thursday in…
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MLB Odds & Best Bets: Our Top 3 Picks Including Angels vs. Rays & Nationals vs. Braves (Thursday, May 6)
There are just 10 games on the MLB slate for Thursday as it’s a travel day for a good number of teams, and while most of the games take place this afternoon — including Yankees-Astros and Brewers-Phillies — there are some solid matchups throughout the day. Our analysts have found bets to recommend in each…
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Braves vs. Nationals MLB Odds & Picks: Betting Value On Thursday’s Over/Under (May 6)
Braves vs. Nationals Odds Braves Odds -110 Nationals Odds -110 Over/Under 9 (+100 / -121) Time Thursday, 4:05 p.m. ET TV YouTube Odds as of Thursday afternoon and via PointsBet. Two veteran lefties who allow copious amounts of contact face two lineups that can pound a baseball. What could possibly go wrong? Jon Lester and…
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NBA Betting Odds & Picks: Best Bets for Wizards vs. Bucks & Knicks vs. Nuggets (Wednesday, May 5)
Wednesday night in the NBA rarely disappoints and tonight is no different. Today’s nine-game slate features just one national TV game — Spurs vs. Jazz (9 p.m. ET on NBATV — but there’s plenty of intrigue elsewhere with the Suns facing the Hawks and Knicks battling the Nuggets out West. Our NBA analysts are focused…
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Capitals vs. Rangers NHL Odds & Picks: Value Is on New York Following Brawl (Wednesday, May 5)
Capitals vs. Rangers Odds Capitals Odds -130 Rangers Odds +110 Over/Under 6 Time Wednesday, 7 p.m. ET TV NBCSN Odds as of Tuesday and via BetMGM Wednesday’s matchup between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers might not have a huge impact on the East Division standings, but it might be the most anticipated matchup…
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MLB Odds & Picks: 4 Best Bets for Tuesday, Including Astros-Yankees, Braves-Nationals & Blue Jays-Athletics (May 4)
It’s a full day of MLB action on Tuesday, as two Monday rainouts mean we have a pair of doubleheaders on the schedule and 17 games in total. As always, that means plenty of betting action, and our analysts have found plenty of bets to recommend. We have four best bets for Tuesday’s action, including…
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Braves vs. Nationals MLB Odds & Picks: Atlanta’s Offense Should Get Right Against Joe Ross (Tuesday, May 4)
Braves vs. Nationals Odds Braves Odds -124 Nationals Odds +116 Over/Under 9.0 Time 7:05 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Monday and via PointsBet. The Washington Nationals put their four-game winning streak on the line against the Atlanta Braves’ four-game losing streak on Tuesday in the nation’s capital. Neither team is wowing after one…
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Pacers vs. Wizards NBA Odds, Picks, Predictions: Where Value Lies on the Total (Monday, May 3)
Pacers vs. Wizards Odds Pacers Odds +5 Wizards Odds -5 Moneyline +170 / -200 Over/Under 246.5 Time Monday, 7 p.m. ET TV League Pass Odds as of Monday and via BetMGM If you’re looking for proof that the NBA’s new play-in system is already working, just check this game out. In most other seasons in…
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MLB Odds, Picks, Prediction: Orioles vs. Athletics Betting Preview (Sunday, May 2)
Orioles vs. Athletics Odds Orioles Odds +165 Athletics Odds -195 Over/Under 8.5 Time Sunday, 4:07 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds as of Saturday and via PointsBet After a narrow victory in the opener of this series, the Orioles absolutely smoked the A’s in the second game of this series on Saturday. Matt Harvey pitched very…
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College Football FCS Playoffs Odds, Picks, Predictions: Best Bets for Sunday’s Quarterfinals Games (May 2)
We’re down to eight teams left in the FCS Playoffs after last weekend. The second round will feature matchups of North Dakota State vs. Sam Houston State, Delaware vs. Jacksonville State, North Dakota vs. James Madison, and Southern Illinois vs. South Dakota State. I’ll break down each game here and try to provide some actionable…
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Saturday MLB Odds, Picks, Predictions: Orioles vs. Athletics Betting Preview (May 1)
Orioles vs. Athletics Odds Orioles Odds +174 Athletics Odds -191 Over/Under 8 (-105/-112) Time 4:07 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Saturday morning and via PointsBet. The Orioles stole game one of this series on the back of a strong performance from ace John Means and a two-run homer from Cedric Mullens. However, Oakland…
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Saturday NBA Odds, Picks, Prediction: Wizards vs. Mavericks (May 1)
Wizards vs. Mavericks Odds Wizards Odds +6 Mavericks Odds -6 Moneyline +195 / -245 Over/Under TBD Time Saturday, 9 p.m. ET TV League Pass Odds as of Friday and via DraftKings The Mavericks host the Wizards Saturday night in the second and final meeting between these teams this season. Dallas beat the Wizards 109-87 in…
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NBA Betting Odds & Preview for Lakers vs. Wizards: Back Defenses in Nation’s Capital (Wednesday, April 28)
Lakers vs. Wizards Odds Lakers Odds -1.5 Wizards Odds +1.5 Moneyline -120 / +100 Over/Under 225.5 Time 7:30 p.m. ET TV ESPN Odds as of Tuesday night and via BetMGM. Fresh off a massive performance from their two brightest stars, the Washington Wizards will hope for a repeat — this time in a win —…
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Unibet Sportsbook Is Now Live in Virginia: Everything Bettors Should Know
A new online sportsbook entered the Virginia sports betting scene on Wednesday. Unibet, a European-based book that currently operates in three other states — New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Indiana — has become the seventh legal operator in the Old Dominion (check out all of Virginia’s sportsbook offerings here). _BookPromo=1823 Despite its now seven operators, Virginia…
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MLB Player Prop Odds & Picks: 2 Starting Pitching Bets, Including Max Scherzer (Tuesday, April 27)
With a large slate of games, there are many props to choose from. Today, there are two props I like: an over and an under. For this article, I will be evaluating my favorite MLB player props based on what my model likes and what the Action Labs Player Prop tool likes. The Action Labs…
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MLB Odds, Picks, Betting Predictions: Yankees vs. Orioles Preview (Tuesday, April 27)
Yankees vs. Orioles Odds Yankees Odds -185 Orioles Odds +155 Over/Under 9.5 Time Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. ET TV MASN Odds as of Monday and via PointsBet The Baltimore Orioles’ win over the New York Yankees series opener on Monday night put them ahead of the Yankees, who are now in sole possession of last place…
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NBA Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Our Staff’s Favorite Bets for Grizzlies vs. Nuggets, More (Monday, April 26)
Monday night’s slate NBA slate is stacked with 11 games and has plenty of value to offer, especially on the national TV front. The Phoenix Suns will face the red-hot New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, while the Dallas Mavericks head West to face the Sacramento Kings. For tonight, our NBA analysts are focused…
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Yankees vs. Orioles MLB Odds & Picks: Back Baltimore as Heavy Underdogs in Opener (Monday, April 26)
Yankees vs. Orioles Odds Yankees Odds -186 Orioles Odds +160 Over/Under 9 Time Monday, 7:05 p.m. ET TV MASN Odds as of Sunday and via DraftKings With more than one-eighth of the 2021 season played, the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees are tied for last place in the American League East. The season…
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MLB Odds & Picks for Nationals vs. Blue Jays: Max Scherzer Can Quiet Toronto’s Offense (Tuesday, April 27)
Nationals vs. Blue Jays Odds Nationals Odds -145 Blue Jays Odds +133 Over/Under 8.5 Time 7:07 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Monday and via PointsBet. A resurgent Max Scherzer has been tasked with carrying the Washington Nationals pitching rotation, while Trent Thornton is opening games for Toronto because somebody has to. The two…
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Nationals vs. Mets MLB Odds & Picks: Bet Washington As Big Road Underdog (Saturday, April 24)
Nationals vs. Mets Odds Nationals Odds +183 Mets Odds -203 Over/Under 8.5 Time 4:05 p.m. ET TV FS1 Odds as of Friday evening and via William Hill. The NL East division standings are awfully close, but you wouldn’t know it from the NL East divisional futures odds. The Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Mets are…
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College Football FCS Playoffs Betting Odds & Pick for James Madison vs. VMI (April 24)
James Madison vs. VMI Odds James Madison Odds -14.5 VMI Odds +14.5 Moneyline -670 / +420 Over/Under 45.5 Time Saturday, 2 p.m. ET TV ESPN3 Odds as of Friday afternoon and via DraftKings. The VMI Keydets will travel less than an hour to make their FCS playoff debut Saturday when they square off against the…
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Saturday FCS College Football Playoffs Odds, Picks & Best Bets for the First Round (April 24)
The FCS Playoffs begin this weekend, kicking off with eight games on Saturday’s card. FCS has been overshadowed by the avalanche of other sports we’ve been paying attention to this spring, so this will give you a quick overview of each team and how they stack up against one another. Make sure to check out…
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FCS Playoffs Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need to Bet Saturday’s College Football Games (April 24)
Looking to bet Saturday’s FCS Playoffs games but don’t know where to begin? Our college football staff has worked hard to bring you comprehensive analysis for the spring playoffs, including wall-to-wall coverage of Saturday’s epic slate of games. So, we’ve taken a page from the fall college football season to compile a straightforward betting cheat…
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Nationals vs. Mets MLB Odds & Picks: Back Jacob deGrom to Have Rare Run Support (Friday, April 23)
Nationals vs. Mets Odds Nationals Odds +260 Mets Odds -315 Over/Under 7 Time Friday, 7:10 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds as of Friday and via DraftKings The Nationals and Mets start a three-game series on Friday night with the National League East race wide open early in the season. Washington took two of three from…
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Friday NBA Betting Odds & Picks: Our 4 Best Bets for Nuggets vs. Warriors, Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers & More (April 23)
Friday’s slate of NBA games brings us a night full of games with playoff implications in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Our staff of NBA betting analysts at The Action Network have highlighted three games with betting value, two of which are between playoff teams out west. Check out their picks and detailed breakdowns…
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NBA Odds, Projections & Picks: Betting Analysis for Suns vs. Sixers, Warriors vs. Wizards and More (Wednesday, April 21)
For the 2020-2021 NBA season, I’ll be publishing my projections for every NBA game on the Wednesday and Friday slate. Here’s what you’ll find in my model: projected team totals, projected combined totals, projected spreads for the matchup and the implied odds for the moneyline. Note: My projections won’t be updated in real-time throughout the…
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NBA Player Prop Bets, Picks: Wednesday’s Three Top Selections, Including Kevin Love & Kevon Looney (April 21)
The single most important factor for NBA player props is playing time. That key component almost always dictates our first lean toward going over or under on a play. More opportunity means more chances for shots, passes and rebounds, but it’s not a guarantee. Our three picks Wednesday are seeing nice upticks in playing time,…
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Wednesday MLB Odds, Picks for Cardinals vs. Nationals: Back Scherzer, Washington to Storm Past St. Louis (April 21)
Cardinals vs. Nationals Odds Cardinals Odds +155 Nationals Odds -180 Over/Under 8 Time Wednesday, 4:05 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Tuesday night via DraftKings. The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2021 season as favorites to win the National League Central Division. However, I’ve been a skeptic all season due to the fact I…
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Cardinals vs. Nationals MLB Odds & Picks: Series Opener Could Brings Bats To Life (Monday, April 19)
Cardinals vs. Nationals Odds Cardinals Odds -110 Nationals Odds -110 Over/Under 8 Time Monday, 7:05 p.m. ET TV MLB Network Odds as of Sunday and via PointsBet Former postseason foes meet up to start a series in D.C. on Monday when the Cardinals take on the Nationals. Joe Ross will toe the mound for Washington,…
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NHL Daily Odds & Picks (Saturday, April 17): 4 Best Bets for Blues vs. Coyotes, Blue Jackets vs. Stars, More
We have another stacked slate of games on Saturday’s NHL schedule, with 11 games taking place on North American ice. The day gets off to a fast start at 12:30 p.m. ET when the Philadelphia Flyers host the Washington Capitals. Everything culminates with two 8 p.m. ET meetings, featuring the San Jose Sharks vs. Minnesota…
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NBA Betting Odds & Picks: Our Staff’s Best Bets for Pistons vs. Wizards, Cavaliers vs. Bulls (Saturday, April 17)
On short slates like the one we have for Saturday, it’s easy for the big games to capture all the attention while other games go unnoticed. Today the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers face off in an early game (4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN), while the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics meet in…
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MLB Odds, Picks & Predictions: 3 Bets for Thursday, Including Tigers vs. Athletics & Rockies vs. Dodgers (April 15)
It’s a travel day on MLB, but there are still 11 games on the slate even with several teams off and one game (Mets-Phillies) already postponed because of rain. Our MLB analysts have found angles on three games for this evening, including Diamondbacks-Nationals, Tigers-Athletics and Rockies-Dodgers. Below, you will find our best bets for Thursday’s…
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Diamondbacks vs. Nationals MLB Odds & Picks: Back the Over as Washington’s Lineup Normalizes (Thursday, April 15)
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals Odds Diamondbacks Odds +148 Nationals Odds -176 Over/Under 8.5 Time 7:05 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Wednesday at evening and via FanDuel. The Arizona Diamondbacks have had a streaky start to the 2021 season. They lost their first three games of the season, won two, dropped the next three, won…
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NBA Betting Odds & Picks: Our Staff’s Best Bets for Pacers vs. Rockets, Wizards vs. Kings, More (Wednesday, April 14)
It’s Wednesday in the NBA and that means 12 games on the slate, including two games with postseason implications on national TV: Nets vs. 76ers (7 p.m. ET) and Mavericks vs. Grizzlies (9:30 p.m. ET). Our NBA analysts are focused on three under-the-radar matchups tonight and are betting two spreads and one one total. Take a look…
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Nationals vs. Cardinals Odds & Picks: Washington Is Mispriced
Nationals vs. Cardinals Odds Nationals Odds +102 Cardinals Odds -120 Over/Under 7 Time Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. ET TV BSMW Odds as of early Tuesday afternoon and via DraftKings The Nationals snapped a five-loss streak with a 5-2 road victory against the Cardinals on Monday night. It was a much-needed win for Washington after starting 1-5…
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MLB Odds, Picks, Predictions: Our Staff’s Best Bets for Tuesday, Including Nationals vs. Cardinals, Tigers vs. Astros (April 13)
We have another loaded on Tuesday’s Major League Baseball slate. Our Action Network analysts have uncovered their four top picks, with two coming from the showdown between the Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals. Let’s take a look at their featured plays, which include first five innings, a run total and moneyline wagers, on the…
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Nationals vs. Cardinals Odds & Picks: St. Louis Should Feast On Monday Night
Nationals vs. Cardinals Odds Nationals Odds +118 Cardinals Odds -138 Over/Under 8.5 Time 7:45 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Sunday evening and via FanDuel. The last series for both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Nationals can be deemed forgettable. The Cardinals squandered two of three against the Brewers, while the Nationals…
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Sunday MLB Odds & Picks for Nationals vs. Dodgers: Back Washington To Touch Up Kershaw, Los Angeles (April 11)
Nationals vs. Dodgers Odds Nationals Odds +143 Dodgers Odds -177 Over/Under 7.5 Time Sunday, 4:10 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Sunday morning via DraftKings. Two of the best starting pitchers of the last decade meet Sunday in Los Angeles, with Max Scherzer set to battle Clayton Kershaw. The Washington Nationals, who have dropped the first…
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NBA Odds & Picks for Wizards vs. Suns: Phoenix Will Continue Dominance (April 10)
Wizards vs. Suns Odds Wizards Odds +11 Suns Odds -11 Moneyline -770 / +525 Over/Under 229 Time 10 p.m. ET TV NBA League Pass Odds as of Saturday morning and via DraftKings. Fresh off a thrilling 110-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors, the Washington Wizards hope to build some momentum on their seven game…
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Friday NBA Betting Odds, Picks, Projections: Detailed Analysis for Timberwolves vs. Celtics, Wizards vs. Warriors & More (April 9)
For the 2020-2021 NBA season, I’ll be publishing my projections for every NBA game on the Wednesday and Friday slate. Here’s what you’ll find in my model: projected team totals, projected combined totals, projected spreads for the matchup and the implied odds for the moneyline. Note: My projections won’t be updated in real-time throughout the…
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Friday NBA Betting Odds, Picks, Predictions: Our Staff’s Best Bets for Wizards vs. Warriors (April 9)
Friday brings us another loaded schedule that features some important games for teams trying to keep pace in the standings, including Bulls vs. Hawks, Grizzlies vs. Knicks and Spurs vs. Nuggets. With nine games to choose from, our NBA analysts are all aligned on the same matchup. They are betting one prop, the total and the…
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Dodgers vs. Nationals Odds & Picks: How To Bet Friday’s Game
Dodgers vs. Nationals Odds Nationals Odds +225 Dodgers Odds -285 Over/Under 8.5 Time Friday, 4:10 p.m. ET TV MLB Network Odds as of Thursday and via PointsBet Friday afternoon’s game between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers appears to be a lopsided matchup at first glance. The Dodgers are the defending World Series…
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Thursday’s MLB Odds, Picks, Predictions: 5 Best Bets, Including Red Sox vs. Orioles, Brewers vs. Cardinals & Athletics vs. Astros (April 8)
Thursday’s MLB slate is a bit smaller than we’ve seen so far this season, with nine games on the schedule beginning as early as 1:10 p.m. ET through 8:10 p.m. ET. Despite the smaller slate, our experts have found five bets they like, including a pair of bets on both Brewers-Cardinals and Athletics-Astros. Below, you’ll…
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Yankees vs. Orioles Odds, Picks, Predictions: Expect Hiccups for Taillon, Means on Wednesday
Orioles vs. Yankees MLB Odds Orioles Odds +170 Yankees Odds -200 Over/Under 9 (-115/-105) Time 6:35 p.m. ET TV MLB Network Odds as of Wednesday morning and via PointsBet. After starting the season 1-2, the New York Yankees have now taken the first two games of this series against the Baltimore Orioles after a strong…
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Yankees vs. Orioles Odds & Picks: Expect High Scoring On Tuesday Night
Yankees vs. Orioles Odds Orioles Odds +240 Yankees Odds -305 Over/Under 8 (-115/-106) Time 6:35 p.m. ET TV MLBTV Odds as of Tuesday morning via DraftKings. The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees meet Tuesday in a divisional matchup, with Baltimore looking to win four of its first five games to start the Major League…
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Nationals vs. Braves Odds & Picks: How To Bet Washington’s Delayed Season Opener
Nationals vs. Braves Odds Braves Odds +115 Nationals Odds -125 Over/Under 8 (-110 / -110) Time 4:05 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds as of Monday afternoon and via William Hill. The Washington Nationals’ 2021 season will finally get underway on Tuesday afternoon when they host the Atlanta Braves. While the Nationals will have ace Max…
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Yankees vs. Orioles Odds & Picks: Back Bronx Bombers On Monday
Orioles vs. Yankees Odds Orioles Odds +190 Yankees Odds -230 Over/Under 9.5 Time Monday, 6:35 p.m. ET TV MLB.TV Odds as of Sunday and via DraftKings The Orioles bounced off to a head start to the season over the rest of the American League East, sweeping the Red Sox at Fenway Park over three games.…
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NHL Odds & Pick for Capitals vs. Devils: New Jersey is Due To Beat Washington (Sunday, April 4)
Capitals vs. Devils Odds Capitals Odds -180 Devils Odds +152 Over/Under 5.5 Time Sunday, 3 p.m. ET TV NHL.tv Odds as of Saturday and via FanDuel The Capitals will reacquaint themselves with the Devils on Sunday afternoon, a team they are 7-0-0 against this season. That the Capitals are unbeaten against the Devils, including two…
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MLB Odds & Picks for Mets vs. Nationals: Battle of Aces Puts Value on the Total (Thursday, April 1)
Editor’s note: Thursday’s game between the Mets and Nationals has been postponed reportedly because of issues due to COVID-19. Mets vs. Nationals Odds Mets Odds -162 Nationals Odds +136 Over/Under 6.5 (+102/-124) Time 7:09 p.m. ET TV ESPN Odds as of Wednesday evening and via FanDuel. Opening Day’s primetime game features two of this generation’s…
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NBA Odds & Picks: Our Staff’s Best Bets for Hornets vs. Wizards, Hawks vs. Suns (Tuesday, March 30)
Tuesday’s NBA schedule gives us just four games to choose from and our analysts are eyeing two matchups on the slate, including an East vs. West matchup in the late game between the Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns. Check out where they are finding some betting value on Tuesday’s short slate. NBA Odds & Picks…
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2021 MLB Betting Preview: José Ramírez, Juan Soto Best Bets to Claim MVP Awards
If you’re going to bet on MLB player awards, you should probably consider the criteria voters have relied upon to select previous winners. Over the past two decades, voters have become increasingly reliant upon advanced metrics, like Wins Above Replacement (WAR), when making their MVP selections. _BookPromo=1425 A 2019 study showed that “before the advent…
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NBA Odds, Picks & Predictions: Our Staff’s Favorite Bets for Pacers vs. Wizards, Cavaliers vs. Jazz, More (Monday, March 29)
Monday’s NBA schedule brings us a massive slate of games, including two huge games on the NBA TV front: Pelicans vs. Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET) and Bucks vs. Clippers (10 p.m. ET). Our analysts walk you through their favorite bets for Monday featuring two favorites against struggling teams, an under in one of Monday’s late…
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NBA Odds, Picks, Predictions: Wizards vs. Knicks a Battle of Contrasting Styles (March 25)
Wizards vs. Knicks Odds Wizards Odds +2.5 Knicks Odds -2.5 Moneyline +120 / -143 Over/Under 227 Time 7:30 p.m. ET TV NBA League Pass Odds as of Wednesday night and via DraftKings. The New York Knicks host the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, the second leg of a doubleheader between the two…
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Tuesday’s NBA Odds, Picks, Predictions: Our Staff’s Best Bets for Wizards vs. Knicks, 76ers vs. Warriors (March 23)
The NBA is back in the spotlight with six games scheduled for Tuesday night, including two on national TV: Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans (7:30 p.m. ET) and Philadelphia 76ers vs. Warriors (10 p.m. ET). While the latter matchup is one of two that our NBA analysts are eyeing, there is one more matchup…
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2021 NCAA Tournament Odds, Betting Picks, Predictions: Virginia vs. Ohio (March 20)
Virginia vs. Ohio Odds Virginia Odds -7 Ohio Odds +7 Moneyline -315 / +255 Over/Under 131 Time Saturday, 7:15 p.m. ET TV truTV Odds as of Friday afternoon and via DraftKings. One of the most intriguing battles on Saturday is between No. 4 Virginia and No. 13 Ohio. The Cavaliers won the ACC with a…