Super Bowl LIV is just over a week away, and the excitement in the air is palpable. One would’ve been hard-pressed to deliver a more intriguing matchup for this year’s edition of the big game. Patrick Mahomes leads the high-flying offensive attack of the Kansas City Chiefs against the loaded defense and run-heavy offense of the San Francisco 49ers. The lure of having betting action on the Super Bowl has been around forever, but with sports gambling becoming increasingly available thanks to nationwide legalization, there will likely be even more action this year. Read on for a basic betting preview…
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 approaching NBA All-Star break means that season-long fantasy basketball leagues will soon be rounding the bend and hitting the stretch run. Roster management decisions are more imperative now than ever. This includes trade discussions with your league mates. No matter what the current standing of your team is, a well-executed trade could spring you forward into the postseason or make you a championship contender. Here are some players to consider buying and selling right now before the calendar turns to February. Buy Brandon Ingram, SF, New Orleans Pelicans For fantasy basketball owners who are in the market for a…
NFL Conference Championship weekend is here! The football betting season might be ending soon, but there are still three games left to pick your spots and win some dough (make that four if the Pro Bowl is your thing). With just two games to handicap this weekend, the likelihood of finding numerical edges is slimmer. However, with a multitude of player and game props listed at most sportsbooks, there are still plenty of ways to have action. Without further ado, here are my favorite bets and player prop bets for the AFC and NFC title games. AFC Championship Tennessee Titans…
Raptors at Thunder Game Info Toronto Raptors (25-14, 11-7 Away) at Oklahoma City Thunder (26-17, 13-7 Home)Date: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020Start Time: 8 p.m. EST Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena — Oklahoma City, OKCoverage: FOX Sports Oklahoma Raptors at Thunder Betting Odds Moneyline: TOR: (+102) | OKC: (-120) Spread: TOR: +1.5 (-110) | OKC: -1.5 (-110) Total: 214.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110) Public (Spread) Betting Percentages: TOR: 58% | OKC: 42% Overview Raptors Outlook Despite having to maneuver various injuries and playing some rather inconsistent basketball of late, the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors still find themselves in fourth…
While most would say that the NFL Playoffs are a totally different animal from the regular season (and rightfully so from a stakes perspective), sometimes bettors tend to over-complicate things in the postseason. Recency bias, key injuries and, in the case of this week’s Divisional Round games specifically, the bye week all play a factor in many decisions made at the window. When it comes down to it, the best way to bet the NFL Playoffs this week or any week in my opinion is to keep it simple. In an effort to do just that, I place my trust…
With the second half of the Fantasy Basketball season already underway, every matchup becomes increasingly critical to determine your team’s standing, and ultimately, postseason fate. With so many big-name stars missing games with injuries, the ability to find depth on the free agent market that can contribute consistently is critical. Here are my favorite upside players who are currently owned in less than half of leagues to add for each position. *Ownership percentages reflect those in ESPN leagues* PG: Markelle Fultz, ORL (27.6%) While he isn’t the best point guard option in terms of scoring the basketball, Markelle Fultz has…
There are just two weeks left in the NFL regular season. If you have had a successful betting campaign, you are undoubtedly looking to finish strong. On the flip side, the final two weeks of the season could turn around a season’s worth of frustration for other bettors. With the added element of motivation playing a role in late-season NFL handicapping, it is important to weigh out all aspects of a matchup before placing a wager. After pouring over the Week 16 card in depth, here are my favorite bets against the spread. Odds Courtesy of MyBookie Sportsbook Dallas Cowboys…
All betting lines and odds courtesy of MyBookie Sportsbook All Start times Eastern Bahamas Bowl Buffalo vs. Charlotte Conferences: MAC vs. Conference USA Date/Time: Friday, December 20th at 2pm Stadium/Location: Thomas Robinson Stadium; Nassau, Bahamas TV: ESPN Lines: Buffalo (-7, -245); Charlotte (+195); O/U 51.5 Frisco Bowl Utah St. vs. Kent St. Conferences: Mountain West vs. MAC Date/Time: Friday, December 20th at 7:30pm Stadium/Location: Toyota Stadium; Frisco, TX TV: ESPN2 Lines: Utah St. (-6, -225); Kent St. (+185); O/U 65 New Mexico Bowl Central Michigan vs. San Diego St. Conferences: MAC vs. Mountain West Date/Time: Saturday, December 21st at 2pm…
College Football Championship Week is finally here. After a season’s worth of great games, thrilling finishes and statements made, each of the ten FBS conferences will crown a football champion over the course of Friday and Saturday. With bowl season just around the corner, this serves as the last chance for teams to improve their standing, earn a better bowl bid and, for some, punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff or a New Year’s Six bowl game. Read on for a preview and breakdown of the Mountain West Championship between Hawaii and Boise State, or click one of…
College Football Championship Week is finally here. After a season’s worth of great games, thrilling finishes and statements made, each of the ten FBS conferences will crown a football champion over the course of Friday and Saturday. With bowl season just around the corner, this serves as the last chance for teams to improve their standing, earn a better bowl bid and, for some, punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff or a New Year’s Six bowl game. Read on for a preview and breakdown of the AAC Championship between Cincinnati and Memphis, or click one of the other…