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Grizzlies at Spurs: What bettors need to know (May 20/13 | 00 Comments)
Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs (-5, 181.5)Spurs lead best-of-seven series 1-0.The Memphis Grizzlies dug themselves a hole in each of their first two playoff series. And the San Antonio Spurs haven’t forgotten what happened in last season’s We...
Equity firm sports betting bill squashed in Nevada (May 20/13 | 00 Comments)
A bill that would allow wagering by private equity groups or entities on behalf of investors was scrapped by Nevada lawmakers Friday, according to a report in Bloomberg Businessweek.The bill, known as SB346 and sponsored by Sen. Greg Brower, failed t...
Tuesday's NHL playoff action: What bettors need to know (May 20/13 | 00 Comments)
Boston Bruins at New York Rangers (-135, 5)Bruins lead best-of-seven series 2-0.The New York Rangers are no strangers to losing the first two games of a series. After all, one needs only to remember their Eastern Conference first-round set versus Was...
Five teams that have dramatically improved their MLB futures odds (May 20/13 | 00 Comments)
We’re over 40 games into the MLB season and many teams have dramatically improved their futures odds since the beginning of the 2013 campaign.Here are five clubs with the most improved odds:Texas Rangers – Opened: 20/1, Now: 8/1The Rangers were expec...
NHL futures odds: Red Wings move up to 13/1 (May 20/13 | 00 Comments)
We’re well into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the LVH SuperBook has released its latest futures odds.Here’s a look at where the teams opened prior to the start of the playoffs and where their odds currently sit heading into action ...
See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities (May 20/13 | 00 Comments)
Spot bets are a classic handicapping practice that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find...
Online book posts Week 1 college football spreads (May 20/13 | 00 Comments)
Online sportsbook BetOnline.com has released spreads for Week 1 of the college football season. Here’s a look at the games available:Thursday, August 29Tulsa at Bowling Green +4.5 Utah State...
LVH Superbook releases 2013 NFL Games of the Year spreads (May 20/13 | 00 Comments)
The LVH Superbook in Las Vegas posted their NFL Games of the Year spread for select matchups this upcoming football season. Here’s the list of the NFL games available for betting this spring:THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013JETS at PATRIOTS -12SUNDAY, SEP...
Blackhawks at Red Wings: What bettors need to know (May 19/13 | 11 Comments)
Chicago Blackhawks at Detroit Red Wings (+122, 5)After an exhausting seven-game series against the Pacific Division champion Anaheim Ducks in the first round, the seventh-seeded Detroit Red Wings ran out of gas in the third period of the opener of th...
Yankees at Orioles: What bettors need to know (May 19/13 | 00 Comments)
New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles (+130, 8.5)The Baltimore Orioles face their first real adversity this season, losing the last five games at home including two in the ninth inning. The Orioles look to change their fortunes when they host the fir...
LVH SuperBook releases 2013 NFL season win totals (May 19/13 | 00 Comments)
The LVH Superbook is the latest sportsbook to unveil its 2013 NFL season win totals.Click here to view the NFL season win totals released by the Atlantis and Cantor for comparison purposes.Here are the teams that have a different win total posted at ...
Indians improve to 7-1 against Cy Young pitchers (May 19/13 | 00 Comments)
The Cleveland Indians have been an awesome bet against Cy Young Award winning pitchers.The Indians are now 7-1 (4-4 over/under) against former Cy Young winners after defeating Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners 6-0 on Sunday.*Image courtesy of ...
Rounding The Bases: The best bets in the bigs (May 19/13 | 00 Comments)
Every week we take a look at the hottest and coldest teams as well as the best over and under bets in Major League Baseball.For the week of May 13-19.Hot team: Boston Red Sox Last week: 5-1Season: 27-17Upcoming schedule: at White Sox, vs. IndiansSkin...
Belmont Stakes odds: Oxbow, Orb co-faves (May 19/13 | 66 Comments)
There won’t be a Triple Crown winner this year, as Oxbow denied heavily-favored Orb and won wire-to-wire at the Preakness Stakes Saturday.Next up is the third leg and the 145th running of the Belmont Stakes on June 8 in Elmont, NY.Here are the odds t...
NBA Eastern Conference finals preview: Heat vs. Pacers (May 19/13 | 00 Comments)
The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers duke it out in the Eastern Conference championship with a ticket to the NBA Finals on the line. Here’s a look at how these teams stack up and their odds to win the series heading into Game 1 Wednesday:No. 1 Miami Hea...
NBA futures odds: Heat are the team to beat (May 19/13 | 00 Comments)
Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists and Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points as host San Antonio dominated Memphis in the opening contest of the Western Conference finals Sunday to take a 1-0 series lead.The Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers open their ...
Sunday's NHL playoff action: What bettors need to know (May 18/13 | 00 Comments)
New York Rangers at Boston Bruins (-127, 5)Bruins lead best-of-seven series 1-0.New York Rangers coach John Tortorella did his best to divert attention away from the team's punchless power play by calling out Carl Hagelin, a player who doesn't even r...
2013 Preakness Stakes: Oxbow shocks at 15/1 (May 18/13 | 00 Comments)
There won’t be a Triple Crown winner this year, as Oxbow denied heavily-favored Orb and won wire-to-wire at the Preakness Stakes.Bettors could have bought Oxbow at 20/1 earlier in the week, but he was being dealt at 15/1 in the days leading up to the...
Sens' Spezza to return for Game 3 vs. Penguins (May 18/13 | 00 Comments)
Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza is expected to suit up for Game 3 of the team’s Eastern Conference Semifinal series with the Pittsburgh Penguins.Ottawa trails the best-of-seven series 2-0 and is hoping the return of its No. 1 center to the lineup...
Sunday Night Baseball: Tigers at Rangers (May 18/13 | 00 Comments)
The Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers take the spotlight this week on Sunday Night Baseball.Detroit Tigers at Texas Rangers (-115, 9)FISTING FOR VICTORIESDoug Fister has been stellar for the Tigers, going 5-1 with a 3.06 ERA on the year. He'll face a ...
Braves pitchers stellar at home, poor on the road (May 18/13 | 00 Comments)
The Atlanta Braves have only played 17 of their first 42 games at home and have a ton of contests coming up at Turner Field. That’s important for bettors to know because Braves pitchers have been dominant at home early and not so impressive away from...
Playoff action report: Public loves Pacers, Sharks (May 18/13 | 00 Comments)
The final piece of the NBA Conference Finals puzzle could be solved tonight as the Indiana Pacers take a 3-2 series back home against the New York Knicks. The home team is 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings and the Pacers are 5-point faves. In the NHL...
Grizzlies at Spurs: What bettors need to know (May 18/13 | 00 Comments)
Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs (-4.5, 182.5)The San Antonio Spurs haven’t been part of the NBA Finals since 2007 when they swept the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Memphis Grizzlies have never played for the title and are in the Western Conference ...
Serena Williams -400 to win final matchup in Rome (May 18/13 | 00 Comments)
Serena Williams has been one of the most consistent betting plays in sports recently as she won her 23rd straight match to reach the WTA Italian Open final in Rome.Williams made fairly quick work of Romanian Simona Halep 6-3, 6-0 in their semifinal m...
English Breakfast: Premier League betting notes (May 18/13 | 00 Comments)
It's the final weekend of English Premier League football! Sunday features a full slate of matches but it already lacks the potential drama that we saw on the final weekend last year. The title is already Man United's. We already know who is being re...
Knicks at Pacers: What bettors need to know (May 17/13 | 33 Comments)
New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers (-5, 179.5)Pacers lead best-of-seven series 3-2.For all the love that Paul George has gotten during the postseason, it is becoming apparent that George Hill might actually be the most important player for the Indiana...
Seahawks DE Irvin suspended four games for PEDs (May 17/13 | 00 Comments)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.Irvin was a huge part of a Seattle defense that held opponents to a league-low 15.3 points per game last season and will miss ...
Three streaking pitchers worth a look on the road Saturday (May 17/13 | 00 Comments)
Saturday's MLB schedule features a few starters that maybe didn't get off to the best starts in the 2013 season, but might just be turning things around lately. Here is a rundown of some guys on the hill Saturday that have had some recent success on ...
NASCAR betting: Sprint All-Star Race preview (May 17/13 | 00 Comments)
The field for this year's 29th NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race will feature 22 drivers and the 90-lap race will take place at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday night.The race will consist of four 20-lap segments followed by a mandatory pit stop an...
NHL playoff action: What bettors need to know (May 17/13 | 00 Comments)
Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks (-130, 5)Los Angeles leads series 2-0.Entering their Western Conference second-round series against their Pacific Division rivals, the sixth-seeded San Jose Sharks were one of the most dangerous teams on the power...
NBA Draft Lottery odds: Can Pelicans steal No. 1 pick again? (May 17/13 | 22 Comments)
Sharp bettors would have scored big if they read between the lines and bet on the league-owned New Orleans Hornets to win the NBA Draft Lottery – and No. 1 pick Anthony Davis – last year. The Hornets had just a 13.7 percent chance of scoring the top ...
NBA Western Conference finals preview: Spurs vs. Grizzlies (May 17/13 | 44 Comments)
The San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies duke it out in the Western Conference championship with a ticket to the NBA Finals on the line. Here’s a look at how these teams stack up and their odds to win the series heading into Game 1 this Sunday.No....
Preakness Stakes betting: Horse-by-horse preview and picks (May 17/13 | 88 Comments)
A small field of nine will head to the post for the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Saturday. Orb, who won the Kentucky Derby by 2.5 lengths, looks to move a step closer to the Triple Crown, as the odds-on favorite.Here’s a look at t...
Senators at Penguins: What bettors need to know (May 17/13 | 00 Comments)
Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins (-190, 5.5)Penguins lead best-of-seven series 1-0.When they were at even strength, the Ottawa Senators more than held their own against the top-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins in the opener of their Eastern Conferenc...
Allergies to blame for Rays LHP Price's struggles? (May 16/13 | 44 Comments)
Tampa Bay Rays stud pitcher David Price is off to an uncharacteristic slow start and the problem could be in the laundry. Price believes a new injector system used to wash the Rays’ laundry is contributing to a series of severe allergy outbreaks he’s...
World Hockey: Sweden team to beat after upsetting Canada (May 16/13 | 11 Comments)
The IIHF World Hockey Championships are often overlooked because of NHL and NBA playoffs, but more NHLers are showing up to support their respective countries and action is heating up ahead of semifinal play Saturday in Helsinki, Finland.Team USA rou...
Rihanna knows why Knicks can't cover the spread (May 16/13 | 44 Comments)
If you’re a New York Knicks bettor that has had your pockets turned inside out by the team’s horrific shooting, pop starlet Rihanna knows just who you should blame.Rihanna blasted Knicks sixth man J.R. Smith on Instagram Thursday after New York faith...
Where the action is: Sharp money sides with Spurs (May 16/13 | 11 Comments)
Two teams have already advanced to their respective NBA conference finals. Two more are looking to join them Thursday night. The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs try to punch their tickets versus the Knicks and Warriors. We talk to online sportsb...
David Beckham 12/1 to net free kick before retirement (May 16/13 | 11 Comments)
David Beckham has announced his retirement from soccer and simultaneously sent the Twitter-sphere and footy fans everywhere into a frenzy Thursday.Beckham has two matches left with his current club Paris Saint Germain. The French Ligue 1 side has alr...
UFC on FX 8 betting: Belfort undervalued by MMA public (May 16/13 | 00 Comments)
Vitor Belfort is once again being underrated by the betting public.The former UFC light heavyweight champion takes on former Strikeforce middleweight champion Luke Rockhold in the main event of UFC on FX 8 in Jaragua do Sul, Brazil Saturday. Sportsbo...
NFL 2013 betting breakdown: Pittsburgh Steelers (May 16/13 | 00 Comments)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2012: 8-8 SU, 6-9-1 ATS, 7-9 O/U)2013 NFL season win totalAtlantis Casino: Over 10 (-130) / Under 10 (even)Cantor Gaming: Over 9.5 (-110) / Under 9.5 (-110)Covers Experts advice“We've seen plenty of personnel changes in Pittsburg...
Orb draws rail, Preakness Stakes odds adjusted (May 16/13 | 33 Comments)
Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner and favorite to win the 2013 Preakness Stakes, drew the rail for the second leg of the Triple Crown and quickly had his horse racing odds adjusted to win at Pimlico Saturday.Oddsmakers have moved Orb from +150 to Even m...
Preakness Stakes betting: Are the long shots worth a look? (May 16/13 | 44 Comments)
Even in a Triple Crown field as small as the nine horses, there are a few entries that would really need a perfect day to win. For those looking to score big on a long-shot wager at the 2013 Preakness Stakes, we check out the three horses with the bi...
Blue Jays scoring in bunches; dogs Friday in NY (May 16/13 | 00 Comments)
The Toronto Blue Jays have won four straight games heading into Friday's matchup versus the New York Yankees. They've also taken seven of 10 dating back to May 5 against the Seattle Mariners.Their bats appear to be waking up as they've scored at leas...
Dancing With The Stars odds: Zendaya leads final four (May 16/13 | 00 Comments)
Dancing With The Stars is down to its final four heading into Season 16’s final shows Monday and Tuesday and sportsbooks have updated their odds to win the popular celebrity dance contest.Zendaya Coleman, who opened Season 16 as a +400 favorite, is p...
Thursday's NBA playoff action: What bettors need to know (May 15/13 | 11 Comments)
Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks (-5, 179)Indiana leads series 3-1.The New York Knicks have not been able to get anything done against the Indiana Pacers’ defense. The Pacers will be looking to ride that defense to a series victory when they attempt...
Wade will 'give it a go' for favored Heat in Game 5 (May 15/13 | 00 Comments)
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade will "give it a go" tonight for their Game 5 matchup versus the Chicago Bulls, according to a tweet from SportsCenter.Wade took part in the morning shootaround Wednesday and was a game-time decision heading into Game 5.Th...
Thursday's NHL playoff action: What bettors need to know (May 15/13 | 11 Comments)
San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings (-143, 4.5)Los Angeles leads series 1-0.The fifth-seeded Los Angeles Kings attempt to continue their home dominance Thursday when they host the sixth-seeded San Jose Sharks in Game 2 of their Western Conference se...
Are Bitcoins the future of online betting? (May 15/13 | 00 Comments)
Bitcoins - an online "virtual currency" - may very well become the go-to alternative for online bettors, according to an article from Yahoo! Sports.That is, if they aren't already.Bitcoins, which are dubbed "the first neutral global currency", can be...
NFL 2013 betting breakdown: Atlanta Falcons (May 15/13 | 00 Comments)
Atlanta Falcons (2012: 13-3 SU, 9-6-1 ATS, 5-11 O/U)2013 NFL season win totalAtlantis Casino: Over 10 -135 / Under 10 +105Cantor Gaming: Over 10 (-115) / Under 10 (-105)Covers Experts advice"On the surface, it might seem like a low total for an Atlan...