NASCAR racing returned with a bang this past weekend, with The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. The sport has joined the UFC in being at the forefront of bringing live sporting action back to the United States amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Kevin Harvick claimed Sunday’s return race, but there is no rest for the weary as far as the Cup Series drivers are concerned. The race action returns Wednesday, May 20th, with some Toyota 500 betting action. The Toyota 500 is named based on its distance in kilometers, which equates to roughly 310 miles and 228…
Author: Henry John
Henry John
Henry’s passion for sports dates all the way back to childhood and has ultimately led to a full-fledged career as an analyst and content creator. After getting his start penning fantasy football articles, he forrayed into the betting side of the business in early 2019. His love for sports and statistics proved to be an ideal match with the dedicated research and strategy that handicapping requires. Henry currently specializes in betting analysis and picks for college football, college basketball and NASCAR. He counts the NFL, the WNBA, and NBA player props as additional leagues/markets of interest. Henry graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 2021 with a Communication Studies degree and a Psychology minor. A native of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, he and his pup, Harold, have since relocated to Laramie, Wyoming. Thanks to his professional goals within the sports betting industry, there has been a whole lot of steam on the odds for a move to Las Vegas in 2023! Most of Henry’s free time is spent on outdoor adventures, playing chess, snowboarding, or reading a good book. He is also a competitive powerlifter and aspires to qualify for the USAPL Nationals meet within the next 2-3 years.
The NFL Draft is a time of great hope and optimism for the future. While every team is ultimately doing their best to build a roster that will find and enjoy sustained success, the landing spots of draft prospects can significantly impact their fantasy football outlooks, regardless of their player profile and collegiate accolades. Here are some members of the 2020 rookie class that saw their fantasy stocks rise or fall simply based on the teams that selected them. Rookies Fantasy Football Value Changes Stock Rose Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | Kansas City Chiefs The Kansas City Chiefs were widely…
Much of the 2019 season for the New York Jets was one to forget. However, the Jets did manage to win six of their final eight games to salvage a final record of 7-9, finishing third in the AFC East. Entering the second season of the Adam Gase era, the Jets must address a number of needs in the NFL Draft. The Jets entered the free agency period with needs all across the roster. To their credit, they addressed many positions with several signings that, although not exactly sexy, were sorely needed. The Jets will look to round out their…
The Raiders bid farewell to the state of California last season with a 7-9 finish, good for ninth in the AFC. While it marked the third straight year in which the team finished with a sub-.500 record, the team showed signs of life, as they continue a massive rebuilding project. The project is certainly ongoing, with a number of needs for the Raiders in the NFL Draft. Sin City is the new home for the Silver and Black, and the excitement and anticipation of the team’s beginning play in Las Vegas bring expectations that winning football will soon follow. With…
The Tennessee Titans were the darlings of the NFL Postseason this past year, getting hot at the right time. Not many saw the playoff run coming for a Titans team that went 9-7 in the regular season. Now, they have the opportunity to take the next step, if the Titans fill their draft needs. Expectations will be much higher in 2020, on the heels of last year’s success. The quarterback switch from Marcus Mariota to Ryan Tannehill early last season paid off in a big way. Of course, tailback Derrick Henry is the star of the offense and receiver A.J.…
While the COVID-19 pandemic has the start of the WNBA regular season in limbo, the league has held firm to the original April 17th date for the WNBA Draft. Just like the NFL Draft that is set to take place the following week, the 2020 WNBA Draft will be conducted virtually. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will announce the picks live and several top prospects will take part in the festivities remotely. The draft will be televised live on ESPN beginning at 7 p.m. E.T. Read on for a full preview of the WNBA Draft, including notable headlines, top prospects, draft order and…
The Denver Broncos are coming off a 2019 season that saw them play three different quarterbacks The end result was a 7-9 record, but Denver played significantly better down the stretch, winning four of their last five games. Denver could be in position to take the next step, but the Broncos playoffs odds depends on the quality of play from the quarterback position. Drew Lock was the quarterback in each of those five games and will be the starter for the Broncos this season. The progress, or lack thereof, that he makes in his sophomore NFL season is the key…
The 2019 season saw the Philadelphia Eagles squeak into the NFL Playoffs with an overall record of just 9-7, which was good enough to win an NFC East. Thanks to playing in a division that saw all four of its teams combine to go 24-40 last year, the Eagles playoffs odds suggest another postseason birth is on the horizon. Eagles Playoffs Odds Despite a handful of question marks across the roster, particularly when it comes to health and durability, the Eagles are tabbed as a likely candidate to participate in the postseason. The Eagles playoffs odds sit at a favorable…
The climax of NFL Free Agency came when 42-year-old quarterback Tom Brady announced that he was leaving the New England Patriots. After 219 regular season wins, six Super Bowl rings, four Super bowl MVPs, three NFL MVPs and 14 Pro Bowl selections across 20 seasons, TB12 is now a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Despite the long-time quarterback not returning, the Patriots’ playoff odds still point to a postseason birth (-160), according to Bovada Sportsbook. Patriots Odds to Make Playoffs Even though there isn’t a definitive answer as to who will be Brady’s successor at quarterback, the Patriots playoff odds suggest they…
Despite all of the obstacles in the outside world, WWE’s biggest show will go on. WrestleMania 36 will be unique on several fronts. Whether you view it through the lens of being the only WrestleMania too big for one night or through the one that recognizes it will be the first, and perhaps only, WrestleMania to take place in front of no fans, there is a different vibe all around this year. So, why exactly should you pay up for WrestleMania this year? Well… 1) When Will the Next Major Sporting Event Be? COVID-19 has laid waste to the 2020 year…