Covers.com: general News and Storiesgeneral news, previews and analysis from Covers.com.uuid:a5c969b6-d857-416c-98ba-a8fcda238a65;id=86592024-03-19T06:13:48ZCS Media Limitedhttps://www.covers.comhttps://www.covers.com/cfl/grey-cup-odds2024 Grey Cup Odds: Winnipeg Favored to Earn RedemptionThe Winnipeg Blue Bombers are favored in the early betting as we look at the latest 2024 Grey Cup odds.2024-03-18T20:33:00ZTrevor Knapp<p>There was a <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/football/cfl/odds" target="_self">CFL odds</a><span> shocker in the 2023 Grey Cup final when the heavily favored </span>Winnipeg Blue Bombers were picked apart in the second half by<span> Cody Fajardo and the Montreal Alouettes, en route to a 27-24 defeat. It was their second straight loss in the final after faltering vs. the Toronto Argonauts in 2022.</span><a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/football/cfl/odds" target="_self"></a></p>
<p><span>Despite these shortcomings, Zach Collaros and the Blue Bombers are the favorites in the early wagering to earn their second Grey Cup since 2021. Amidst free agency, l</span>et's take a look at the latest Grey Cup odds for 2024.</p>
<h2 id="odds">2024 Grey Cup odds</h2>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 28.8889px; width: 62.2824%;">Team</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 28.8889px; width: 37.7071%;"><img src="https://images.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/20/caesars.svg" alt="Caesars" width="75" height="24" style="font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"></th>
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<td style="width: 62.2824%; height: 29.8889px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/cfl/win.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Blue Bombers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Winnipeg Blue Bombers</td>
<td style="width: 37.7071%; height: 29.8889px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+200>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 62.2824%; height: 29.8889px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/svg_logos/cfl/tor.svg" alt="Argonauts" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Toronto Argonauts</td>
<td style="width: 37.7071%; height: 29.8889px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+225>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 62.2824%; height: 29.8889px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/cfl/mtl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Alouettes" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Montreal Alouettes</td>
<td style="width: 37.7071%; height: 29.8889px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+600>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 62.2824%; height: 29.8889px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/svg_logos/cfl/bc.svg" alt="Lions" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> BC Lions</td>
<td style="width: 37.7071%; height: 29.8889px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+600>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 62.2824%; height: 29.8889px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/svg_logos/cfl/cgy.svg" alt="Stampeders" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Calgary Stampeders</td>
<td style="width: 37.7071%; height: 29.8889px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,000>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 37.7071%; height: 29.8889px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,200>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 62.2824%; height: 29.8889px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/svg_logos/cfl/ssk.svg" alt="Roughriders" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Saskatchewan Roughriders</td>
<td style="width: 37.7071%; height: 29.8889px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,200>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 62.2824%; height: 29.8889px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/svg_logos/cfl/edm.svg" alt="Elks" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Edmonton Elks</td>
<td style="width: 37.7071%; height: 29.8889px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,500>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 62.2824%; height: 29.8889px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/svg_logos/cfl/ott.svg" alt="RedBlacks" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Ottawa Redblacks</td>
<td style="width: 37.7071%; height: 29.8889px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,800>></a></td>
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<p><em>Odds as of March 18, 2024.</em></p>
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<h2>Favorites to win the 2024 Grey Cup</h2>
<h3>Winnipeg Blue Bombers (+200)</h3>
<p>Mike O'Shea's club fell just short of reaching CFL immortality in 2022, as they could've been the first team to three-peat since Edmonton did so in the 1980s. The Blue Bombers brought much of the same roster back in 2023, including two-time MOP quarterback <span>Zach Collaros, but they came up just short in a thrilling season finale.</span></p>
<p>Nevertheless, the Blue Bombers remain a dynasty of sorts and should be in the running next season.</p>
<h3>Toronto Argonauts (+225)</h3>
<p>The Argonauts' stunning exit in the 2023 divisional round was one for the ages as they committed nine turnovers vs. the eventual Grey Cup champions. However, led by Chad Kelly, the betting favorite for much of 2023 has a solid chance to rebound and make it two championships in three seasons in 2024.</p>
<h3><span>Montreal Alouettes (+600)</span></h3>
<p><span>Nobody gave Montreal much of a chance vs. the mighty Argonauts in the divisional round, especially after Toronto swept the three-game season series, but a 106-yard Pick 6 early in the first quarter had the Argos playing catch-up for most of that tilt. Then came the Grey Cup final and </span><span>Cody Fajardo's unforgettable performance. </span></p>
<p><span>Did Montreal simply get hot at the right time, or is this something they can build on going into a fresh campaign? </span></p>
<h2 id="trends">Grey Cup trends</h2>
<p>• Edmonton has won the most Grey Cup titles (11) during the league’s post-merger era.</p>
<p>• The CFL’s Most Outstanding Player has been a member of the Grey Cup-winning team just four times since 2010.</p>
<p>• There have been just 10 instances of a Grey Cup-winning team repeating as champions the following season.</p>
<h2 id="history">Past Grey Cup winners</h2>
<p>As noted above, having such a small league and lots of player movement promotes a lot of parity among the teams. Seven of the nine current CFL clubs have won a Grey Cup over the last 10 seasons.</p>
<p>The Toronto Argonauts have the most Grey Cup titles in league history with 17, while the Winnipeg Blue Bombers lead the CFL with 27 Grey Cup appearances.</p>
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<td>2023</td>
<td>Montreal Alouettes</td>
<td>Winnipeg Blue Bombers</td>
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<td>Toronto Argonauts</td>
<td>Winnipeg Blue Bombers</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">2021</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Winnipeg Blue Bombers</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Hamilton Tiger-Cats</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">2020</td>
<td style="height: 20px;"><em>No season: COVID-19 related.</em></td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">2019</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Winnipeg Blue Bombers</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Hamilton Tiger-Cats</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">2018</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Calgary Stampeders</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Ottawa Redblacks</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">2017</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Toronto Argonauts</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Calgary Stampeders</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">2016</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Ottawa Redblacks</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Calgary Stampeders</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">2015</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Edmonton Eskimos</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Ottawa Redblacks</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">2014</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Calgary Stampeders</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Hamilton Tiger-Cats</td>
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<td style="height: 20px;">2013</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Saskatchewan Roughriders</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Hamilton Tiger-Cats</td>
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<h2>Understanding CFL futures</h2>
<p>Sportsbooks release CFL futures odds shortly after the end of the previous football season. Picking the outright winner of the Grey Cup is one of the only other ways to wager on CFL futures. During the offseason and preseason, you'll be able to get a nice plus-money price on basically any team in the CFL as there is so much uncertainty around what will happen next year, particularly in a league with only nine teams.</p>
<p>CFL futures odds will usually look like this:</p>
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<li>Hamilton Tiger-Cats +285</li>
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<p>This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to profit $285 should Jeremiah Masoli & Co. capture their first Grey Cup title since 1999. If it's close to the end of the season or one team is simply that dominant, you might see a minus sign (-) ahead of their odds.</p>
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<li>Saskatchewan Roughriders -175</li>
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<p>This means that you would need to bet $175 to win $100 if Saskatchewan wins the Grey Cup.</p>
<p>Of course, futures odds are a fluid market. They can change every day based on news, injuries, suspensions, etc. And they will certainly change based around big CFL events, such as free agency or the draft.</p>
<p>All the odds seen above are in American format. If you find decimal format or fractional format easier to read, simply convert the odds using our simple <a href="https://www.covers.com/editorial/HowToBet/OddsConverter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">odds converter tool.</a></p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/cfl/grey-cup-odds">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/industry/georgia-house-committee-amendments-sports-betting-resolution-march-2024Georgia Senate’s Sports Betting Resolution Sounds Headed for House AmendmentsThe latest bid to legalize sports betting in the Peach State may need amendments before it makes it any further.2024-03-18T20:00:00ZGeoff Zochodne<p>The latest bid to legalize sports betting in the Peach State may need to prune what appeared to be a relatively harmless provision before the measure can make further progress, among other potential changes.</p>
<p>Members of the Higher Education Committee of the Georgia House of Representatives met Monday and considered Senate Resolution 579. </p>
<p>The resolution <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/georgia-senate-resolution-sports-betting-ballot-question-february-2024" target="_self">proposes an amendment to the Georgia constitution</a> that would permit lawmakers to legalize and authorize sports betting in the southern state.</p>
<h2>Promote yourself</h2>
<p>S.R. 579 also sets out that 80% of the money raised by legal sports betting will flow to a fund for education, 15% will be deposited into a responsible gambling fund, and 5% will be earmarked for a "Sports Promotion Fund" to help cover the costs of attracting and hosting major sporting events.</p>
<p>More specifically, the sports promotion fund will provide money “for the advancement of sports in the state, including, but not limited to, the costs and expenses associated with soliciting, promoting, honoring through sports halls of fame, sponsoring, and hosting regional, national, and international sporting events within this state.” </p>
<p>According to Republican Sen. Bill Cowsert, one of the resolution's sponsors, the promotion fund “came at the request of the Atlanta sports teams.”</p>
<p>It looked like a relatively uncontroversial provision. However, the section was panned by Rep. Chuck Martin, the chairman of the higher education committee. </p>
<p>“You can move on past that one,” Martin said as Cowsert began to explain the section. </p>
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<p>Later, Martin said he and others take issue with the provision, as it is for the legislature to decide whether to appropriate money in any given year to attract a World Cup or other event to the state.</p>
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<p>“It is the chair's opinion… that you should come in and compete for that every year in a budget process like every other dollar,” said Martin, who had noted earlier in the meeting that the resolution “doesn't quite agree with the enabling legislation,” and so some changes could be coming to the resolution, the bill, or both. </p>
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<p>Based on comments made by the chair later in the meeting, that could include ensuring funding for problem gambling in a prominent place in the state constitution. The Georgia constitution earmarks lottery proceeds for educational programs in five different categories, such as scholarships and voluntary pre-kindergarten. Martin said he'd like to see problem gambling education no lower than third on that list.</p>
<h2>Buddy bill</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/georgia-senate-resolution-bill-sports-betting-referendum-progress-february-2024" target="_self">S.R. 579 is being considered by lawmakers</a> in addition to Senate Bill 386, which was passed by the chamber on Feb. 1 and is further awaiting action in the House. </p>
<p>S.B. 386 would legalize online sports betting through as many as 16 bookmakers but would only take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, after the ratification of a constitutional amendment like the one proposed by S.R. 579.</p>
<p>First, however, two-thirds of lawmakers would need to approve the resolution and a majority of voters would have to vote “yes” to the following question:</p>
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<p>“Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for sports betting in this state and to provide for such proceeds to be used for educational funding for pre-kindergarten and HOPE scholarships, services for gambling addiction, and the advancement and promotion of sports in this state?"</p>
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<p>As the eighth-most populous state in the U.S., Georgia legalizing sports betting would be a material win for the gambling industry in a year that may not produce many legislative victories. </p>
<p>That said, if there is an amendment to S.R. 579 or S.B. 386, the Senate may need to concur with those changes, or the two chambers would have to work out a compromise. They’d also have to do so quickly, as the Georgia General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session is scheduled to end on March 28. </p>
<h2>Why do it at all?</h2>
<p>Cowsert said he was flexible about where the money raised by <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/usa/georgia" target="_self">Georgia sports betting</a> could go, as it would be a relatively “insignificant amount” of around $50 million a year for the state. The senator was then asked what the purpose of legalizing sports betting was, if the state was not going to make serious money and would still have problem gambling.</p>
<p>"Constituents want it," Cowsert said. "All the sports teams want it. A whole bunch of other states are doing this because it is so popular in American culture. And particularly in the SEC, in the South… we have been betting on college football and pro football in our state, in our region, for generations."</p>
<p>No vote was taken on the resolution on Monday. Further action on the measure may have to wait until a meeting on Wednesday.</p>
<p>“Democracy is a pretty powerful thing,” Cowsert said. “And I don't think you can rightly criticize allowing the citizens of this state to decide what they do or do not want. They might make a bad choice, they might make a good choice. But it is not always appropriate for us to dictate our will on them, especially on huge policy issues like this.”</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/georgia-house-committee-amendments-sports-betting-resolution-march-2024">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/industry/kansas-handle-sports-betting-revenue-drop-third-straight-month-2024Kansas Handle & Sports Betting Revenue Drop For Third Consecutive MonthOverall, the statewide hold was a meager 1.5% across all retail and online sports betting in Kansas.2024-03-18T19:26:00ZGrant Leonard<p>The Kansas Lottery <a href="https://www.kslottery.com/media/4244/sports-wagering-monthly-revenue-2024-02.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reported</a> a total handle of $203 million for February, which is the lowest since sports betting in Kansas only amassed a $94.4 million handle in August 2023. </p>
<p>Although February’s $203 million figure is a year-over-year increase from February 2023’s $194 million, it’s a month-over-month decline from the <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/sports-betting-momentum-slows-in-kansas-as-january-handle-falls-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$239.6 million in wagers for January</a> and is at a lower number for the third straight month. November set the high-water mark for handle in 2023 with $260.9 million and December just narrowly missed that mark with $259.6 million. </p>
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<p>Sportsbooks in Kansas claimed just over $3 million in February revenue, a massive YoY revenue spike compared to the paltry $35,916 reported in February 2023. That $3 million is the lowest revenue reported since last February, however, and monthly revenue from Kansas sports betting has now declined for the third consecutive month as well. </p>
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<p>It was not a winning month for online sportsbooks in Kansas. DraftKings reported just under $2 million in revenue with its 2% hold on an $87.6 million handle, while FanDuel didn’t even break the million mark with their $885,938 in revenue and 1.5% hold on a $58.5 million handle. BetMGM took in the third-most wagers with their $20.1 million handle, while ESPN Bet and Caesars brought in $14.6 million and $11.2 million respectively. Of those three, Caesars was the only one to report <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/usa/kansas">Kansas sports betting</a> revenue, albeit with an underwhelming $198,496, a 1.7% hold.</p>
<p>Overall, the statewide hold was a meager 1.5% across all retail and online sports betting in Kansas. The underdog Kansas City Chiefs winning Super Bowl LVIII definitely didn’t do the books any favors as <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/super-bowl-betting-recap-sportsbooks-take-beating-on-chiefs-overtime-win-feb-12-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sportsbooks nationwide took a beating</a>.</p>
<p>Operators paid out $305,494 in taxes to the state in February, a considerable decline from the $1.4 million paid in January. Looking at the big picture though, the state only collected $1,134 in taxes from sports betting in Kansas in February 2023, so a year-over-year increase is still encouraging for the jurisdiction. </p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/american-gaming-assoc-estimates-2-billion-legal-march-madness-bets-march-14-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">American Gaming Association is projecting $2.72 billion to be wagered on 2024’s March Madness</a> tournament which officially kicks off this week, so hopefully the Kansas sports betting landscape can get a much-needed boost in March from its college basketball fanatics.</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/kansas-handle-sports-betting-revenue-drop-third-straight-month-2024">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/industry/bruno-mars-reportedly-in-50-million-debt-to-mgm-resorts-2024Bruno Mars Reportedly Suffers $50 Million in Gambling Losses With MGM ResortsA NewsNation source says that Mars “owes millions to the MGM (from gambling)," though MGM Resorts International denies the report.2024-03-18T18:41:00ZAmy Calistri<p>Bruno Mars has reportedly suffered a whopping $50 million in gambling losses with MGM Resorts, though there are conflicting reports as to whether the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter is actually in debt to the gaming giant.</p>
<p>Bruno Mars has been a fixture in Las Vegas ever since his first residency back in 2013. It may be more than the bright lights and sellout crowds, however, that keep the entertainer coming back for more. </p>
<p>According to an unnamed <a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NewsNation</a> source, Mars “owes millions to the MGM (from gambling). (MGM) basically own him.”</p>
<p>MGM Resorts International denied the report Monday, telling <a href="https://www.fox5vegas.com/app/2024/03/18/does-bruno-mars-owe-millions-mgm-fox5-finds-out-after-viral-online-discussions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FOX5 Las Vegas</a>: "He has no debt with MGM." </p>
<p>That may be a matter of semantics, however, as the singer clearly has resources to cover any gambling losses. Mars will make roughly $1.5 million per night during his upcoming residency at Park MGM. Silk Sonic, a duo featuring Mars and Anderson Paak, is also performing at Park MGM this year. Mars recently opened a lounge, The Pinky Ring, at MGM’s Bellagio property. And there are rumors of another Mars-themed project pending with MGM. </p>
<h2>Not the First…</h2>
<p>Las Vegas has always been known for its ability to attract top entertainment. From Liberace and the Rat Pack to Adele and U2, Vegas residencies are popular with performers for several reasons. Spending a couple of months in Sin City cuts down on the wear and tear of touring. Entertainers can always count on a full house and the accommodations are stunning. </p>
<p>For most entertainers, the casinos are incidental. But for a few, they can be the draw. It sounds like Mars was one of those few. But his residency isn’t the only one that’s been associated with gambling – or gambling debts.</p>
<p>Celine Dion had a Las Vegas residency for years. And no, the Canadian songstress wasn’t shooting dice on her nights off. But her late husband, René Angélil was frequently seen in Las Vegas casinos and poker rooms. </p>
<p>The rumors about Angélil’s gambling debts were so persistent, he let <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6324715.stm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Caesars release his gambling results for 2005 and 2006</a>. In that time, he lost $230,300 in the casinos – but reportedly won $259,000 playing poker tournaments. </p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/bruno-mars-reportedly-in-50-million-debt-to-mgm-resorts-2024">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/nba/hawks-vs-lakers-picks-predictions-march-18-2024Hawks vs Lakers Odds, Picks, and Predictions Tonight: Murray Spoils Lake ShowNBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers on March 18. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.2024-03-18T17:35:00ZAndrew Caley<p>LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to move up in the Western Conference standings as the regular season comes down the home stretch.</p>
<p>The Lakers are currently tied with the Warriors for ninth in the West but are just three games back of sixth. However, inconsistent play continues to plague L.A. with losses in four of its last seven overall.</p>
<p>Will a matchup with the Trae Young-less Atlanta Hawks help get the Lakers back on track? The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/odds" target="_self">NBA odds</a> have L.A. as nearly double-digit home favorites but the Hawks will have come in with some confidence following an upset of the Clippers as 9.5-point pups last night.</p>
<p>I break it all down and bring you the best bet, plus a same-game parlay, in my <a href="https://www.covers.com/picks/nba" target="_self">free NBA picks</a> for Hawks vs. Lakers.</p>
<h2 id="Odds">Hawks vs Lakers odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Hawks vs Lakers predictions</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/los-angeles-lakers/odds" target="_self">Los Angeles Lakers</a> can’t get out of their own way. Sometimes they look like a team that could win a few playoff rounds in the Western Conference and other times... not so much.</p>
<p>Their last three wins have come against the Timberwolves, Bucks, and Thunder, but their last two games came against teams they're chasing in the standings: the Kings and Warriors. They lose both despite being favored in both. Anthony Davis played just 12 minutes against Golden State but either way, this team lacks consistency. </p>
<p>They lack effort on the defensive end of the floor, ranking 18th in defensive rating with their biggest problems coming on the perimeter. They allow the fifth-most 3-point attempts per possession in the NBA, resulting in the third-most made threes per possession.</p>
<p>And while you might think the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/atlanta-hawks/odds" target="_self">Atlanta Hawks</a> would be limited in that regard without Trae Young, Dejounte Murray has them covered. </p>
<p>He's had no problem leading the way offensively. The guard is putting up 26.1 points while shooting 46.5% from the floor and adding 8.4 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game during this 11-game absence from Young. He's also been on fire from beyond the arc.</p>
<p>Murray is letting it fly, jacking up 10.4 threes per game over his last seven games, with that added volume not hurting his efficiency. He’s draining a ridiculous 42.5% of those attempts.</p>
<p>The Hawks have also been getting solid contributions from guys like Bogdan Bogdanovic and Jalen Johnson recently, which has helped take some of the pressure off Murray.</p>
<p>Either way, Murray's on fire. He’s hit 4+ threes in six of his last seven games and is going up against a Lakers perimeter defense that is super suspect. Add in the plus money? Sign me up.</p>
<p><strong>My best bet:</strong> Dejounte Murray Over 3.5 threes (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">+122 at FanDuel</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Hawks vs Lakers same-game parlay</h2>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Dejounte Murray Over 3.5 made threes<br><br>Dejounte Murray Over 4.5 rebounds<br><br>Bogdan Bogdanovic Over 2.5 made threes</p>
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<p>Beyond the arc isn’t the only place I like Dejounte Murray to contribute. The Hawks guard has always been adept at stuffing the stat sheet dating back to his time in San Antonio and we’ve really been able to see what he’s capable of without Trae Young on the court.</p>
<p>Murray has also been one of the better rebounding guards in the last few NBA seasons. He's averaging 5.2 rebounds per game this season and outside of the questionable Anthony Davis, the Lakers are not a great rebounding team, ranking 24th in rebounding rate on this season. </p>
<p>Bogdan Bogdanovic is shooting nearly 37% from 3-point range this season and is taking 8.4 threes per game in Young’s absence. That has resulted in him hitting 3+ threes eight times over that stretch. Close this SGP out with Bogdanovic Over 2.5 made threes.</p>
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<h2>Hawks vs Lakers spread and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p>The Lakers opened this NBA matchup as 9-point home favorites and that’s essentially where this line sits as of Monday afternoon.</p>
<p>Despite the Lakers' inconsistencies, they have the rest advantage with the Hawks playing the second half of a back-to-back after upsetting the Clippers 110-93 as 9-point underdogs in this same building last night.</p>
<p>And while the Lakers can look great with the basketball in their hands at times, you just don’t know what you'll get from them on a night-in, night-out basis. So, it’s not surprising to see the Lakers ranked 16th in offensive rating heading into this matchup.</p>
<p>It also shouldn’t be shocking that the Hawks have gotten better at playing defense since Trae Young has been out. They're eighth in D-rating during this 11-game period so even though the Hawks are playing their second game in as many nights, I believe they have some value as a big underdog here.</p>
<p>The total hit the board at 227 and has been bet down to 225.5. That improved defense from the Hawks has helped them cash some Unders, going 3-8 O/U since Young has been out. </p>
<p>Keep an eye on the status of LeBron and Davis. If either is out, the Under looks like a solid play here. </p>
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<h2>Hawks vs Lakers betting trend to know</h2>
<p>The Hawks have played to the Under in eight of their last 11 games without Trae Young. Find more <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/matchup/trends/291480">NBA betting trends</a> for Hawks vs. Lakers.</p>
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<h2>Hawks vs Lakers game info</h2>
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<td style="width: 88.1329%; height: 23px;">Monday, March 18, 2024</td>
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<h3 id="Injuries">Hawks vs Lakers latest injuries</h3>
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<p><a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMLXlwsw9ICvAw" data-linkcount="gnews-editorial-image" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/googlenewsicon.svg?width=173&height=47" alt="Google News" width="173" height="47" style="font-weight: bold;"></a><br>Stay updated with the latest picks, odds, and news! Tap the <img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/staricon.jpg?width=15&height=15" alt="star" width="15" height="15" style="font-weight: bold;"> to add us to your favorites on <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMLXlwsw9ICvAw" data-linkcount="gnews-editorial-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google News</a> to never miss a story.</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/nba/hawks-vs-lakers-picks-predictions-march-18-2024">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/industry/scottie-scheffler-players-repeat-hands-bet365-worst-result-of-year-march-18-2024Scottie Scheffler’s Players Repeat Hands bet365 Worst Result of YearSportsbook operator calls Scheffler's come-from-behind Players Championship victory a 'pain in the neck for bookmakers.'2024-03-18T16:59:00ZBrad Senkiw<p dir="ltr"><span>Scottie Scheffler became the first golfer ever to repeat as winner of The Players Championship on Sunday with his final-round 64. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Making history doesn’t mean making money, though, for sportsbook operators when a guy with odds as low as +3300 in live wagering rallies from a five-shot deficit to win the premier event at TPC Sawgrass. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>In fact, bet365 called it the <a href="https://news.bet365.com/en-gb/article/scottie-scheffler-us-masters-odds/2024031809092507917ain=news.bet365.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">worst result of the year</a>.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>“Scheffler looked the obvious pick coming into the tournament having won the Arnold Palmer a week earlier as well as winning the Players the year before – the only slight negative was that nobody had managed to go back-to-back at Sawgrass,” bet365’s Steve Freeth said. “He really is a pain in the neck for bookmakers!”</span></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Expect the expected</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>It was a predictable ending in an unpredictable way. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Scheffler was the pre-tournament odds-on favorite at +550 to win The Players again. After all, he was coming off a victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational the week before after switching putters and fixing his greatest weakness. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Who wouldn’t want to bet Scheffler? DraftKings told Covers that 18% of the total bets and handle at the online sportsbook were on Scheffler. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>However, battling a neck injury and needing work done to it on the course, Scheffler wasn’t the 36-hole or 54-hole leader. Golf is made for live wagering and bettors took advantage. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The world’s No. 1 ranked golfer made a run past Xander Schauffele and Brian Harman and survived Wyndham Clark, who watched a tying birdie putt lip out on the final hole to seal the win for Scheffler and the agony for sportsbooks. </span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Green Jacket watch</span></h2>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Not that he needed any boost, but Scheffler left Sawgrass as the <a href="https://www.covers.com/golf/masters/odds" target="_self">clear favorite to win the Masters</a>, which runs April 11-14. Scheffler moved from +600 to +450 at bet365 following The Players win. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The online sportsbook also lowered Scheffler’s odds to claim the Grand Slam in 2024 from +20000 to +6600.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The legendary Bobby Jones is the only golfer to have ever won all four Majors in a single year. Five golfers have claimed the career Grand Slam. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Scheffler has one Major, the 2022 Masters. He’ll likely be one of the most bet golfers there this year, and pretty much any other tournament he plays in for the time being. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Rory McIlroy is listed second behind Scheffler by bet365 at +1000 while 2023 Masters winner Jon Rahm is third at +1100. </span></p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/scottie-scheffler-players-repeat-hands-bet365-worst-result-of-year-march-18-2024">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/mlb/home-run-title-odds2024 MLB Home Run Title Odds: Healthy Cruz Tearing Cover Off Ball in SpringOdds to lead MLB in home runs for the 2024 regular season. Aaron Judge is the betting favorite with Matt Olson and Pete Alonso next in line.2024-03-18T16:57:00ZJason Wilson<p>Spring training is chugging along and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/odds/futures" title="MLB futures odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB futures</a> are coming out in full force as we get ever closer to Opening Day. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/odds" title="MLB odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB odds</a> for the 2024 home run title are readily available and some familiar faces litter the top of the board.</p>
<p>Let's take a look at the current betting odds to emerge as baseball's home run king for the upcoming season. Additionally, we have <a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/world-series/odds" target="_self">World Series odds</a>, <a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/mvp-odds" target="_self">MLB MVP odds</a>, and <a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/cy-young-odds" target="_self">MLB Cy Young odds</a> among the futures currently on the board.</p>
<h2 id="Odds">Odds to win 2024 MLB home run title</h2>
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<td style="height: 30px; width: 14%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+400></a></td>
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<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+800>></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+700></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+700></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+650></a></td>
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<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+700></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+800>></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
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<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+750></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+750></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nyy.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Yankees" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Juan Soto</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Shohei Ohtani</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Yordan Alvarez</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,100></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,400>></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sd.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Padres" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Fernando Tatis Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,900></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,300>></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Austin Riley</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,900></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,900></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Ronald Acuna Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,900></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,000>></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tor.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Blue Jays" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,500>></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/laa.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Angels" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;">Mike Trout</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,300>></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bos.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Red Sox" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Rafael Devers</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sf.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Giants"> Jorge Soler</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+10,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/phi.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Phillies" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Bryce Harper</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tex.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Rangers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Corey Seager</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+6,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tex.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Rangers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Adolis Garcia</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 30%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/pit.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Pirates"> Oneil Cruz</td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+15,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+11,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 14%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+10,000></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<p><em>Odds as of March 18, 2024</em></p>
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<h2 id="Latest_update">Latest MLB HR title analysis</h2>
<p><strong>3/18/2024: </strong>Despite a lingering abdominal injury slowing <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13005/aaron-judge" target="_self">Aaron Judge</a>'s ramp-up to game action, he's the betting favorite to lead the majors in home runs. He's expected to be ready for Opening Day, so it's reasonable that his odds haven't gotten longer.</p>
<p>The sleeper to monitor is <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/pittsburgh-pirates/odds" target="_self">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> shortstop <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/158930/oneil-cruz" target="_self">Oneil Cruz</a>, whose odds have shot up to +5,000 at DraftKings and are generally 100/1 or longer. Cruz is tied for the MLB lead with seven home runs during spring training, and while exhibition results can not be used as a clear throughline, his power has not ever been questioned. He's 6-foot-7 and has 80-grade raw power. He smashed 17 home runs in his brief 87-game run with the Pirates in 2022 and was injured before he got a chance to get going in 2023. With some books already moving in that direction, long odds won't be available for much longer if it carries over into the regular season.</p>
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<h2><strong>Previous MLB HR title action</strong></h2>
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<p id="mlbhranalysis" class="collapse" aria-expanded="false"><strong>3/4/2024: </strong>Some slight shifts have hit the odds board, but they've been mostly negligible. For now, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/new-york-yankees/odds" target="_self">New York Yankees</a> outfielder <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13005/aaron-judge" target="_self">Aaron Judge</a> is viewed as the top dog. Still, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/atlanta-braves/odds" target="_self">Atlanta Braves</a> first baseman <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14619/matt-olson" target="_self">Matt Olson</a>, last year's homer king, is available as long as +850. For now, Olson's teammate <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14259/austin-riley" target="_self">Austin Riley</a> has the widest range of odds among the top contenders, available as short as +1,900 and as long as +5,000.<br><strong>2/14/2024: </strong>Numbers haven't moved since our last update, but one domino did fall. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12382/jorge-soler" target="_self">Jorge Soler</a> was the only free agent listed in the home run leader odds and he has since signed a three-year contract with the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/san-francisco-giants/odds" target="_self">San Francisco Giants</a>. While Oracle Park is a pitcher-friendly venue that traditionally plays large, Soler has the kind of power that can't really be contained by any ballpark. He's also played a good chunk of his games throughout his career at power-suppressing parks in Kansas City and Miami. Injuries are a concern, but he could approach 50 bombs if he's healthy like he did when he played all 162 games and mashed 48 in 2019 — 21 of which came in spacious Kauffman Stadium.<br><strong>2/5/2024:</strong> These odds likely won't change all that much between now and the start of the season, so if you're betting these lines it's important to look for discrepancies. A month ago, we found value with Rafael Devers and Adolis Garcia, and those lines are still available. Now, we can add <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/atlanta-braves/odds" target="_self">Atlanta Braves</a> third baseman <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14259/austin-riley" target="_self">Austin Riley</a> to the list because he's available at +5,000 at bet365 compared to +3,000, at best, elsewhere. Riley has hit at least 33 homers in three consecutive seasons and finished in 10th with 37 in 2023. Another player whose odds aren't as short as expected is <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/15506/luis-robert-jr." target="_self">Luis Robert</a>, who smacked 38 dingers a year ago and is available at 80/1 at bet365. The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/chicago-white-sox/odds" target="_self">Chicago White Sox</a> will probably be terrible, and health is always a concern with Robert, but he showed what he can do when he can stay on the field in 2023. <br><strong>1/4/2024:</strong> Aaron Judge is certainly capable of leading MLB in home runs in any given year assuming he's healthy. With the Yankees adding Juan Soto to the lineup, he should — in theory — get a little more lineup protection. Judge has led the majors in home runs twice (2017 and 2022). Those two years also represent the only times he's played at least 150 games. And though he was limited to just 106 games in 2023, he still sent 37 bombs into the stands, so it's reasonable to think he'd at least have been in the running opposite Matt Olson's 54. The Atlanta Braves first baseman cruised past his previous career high of 39 while leading the NL in slugging at .604. It will be interesting to see how Shohei Ohtani fares as a pure DH in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers as he recovers from elbow surgery, which will prevent him from pitching. The two biggest disparities between books at this time are Rafael Devers (50/1 at Caesars, 25/1 or shorter everywhere else) and Adolis Garcia (80/1 at BetMGM, 50/1 or shorter elsewhere).</p>
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<h2 id="History">Home run title trends</h2>
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<li>While a National League player (Matt Olson) won the home run title in 2023, it had been claimed by an AL slugger in each of the previous four seasons.</li>
<li>Aaron Judge’s 62 home runs in 2022 made him just the second AL player to surpass 60 home runs in a season after Roger Maris in 1961.</li>
<li>Pete Alonso was the last rookie to lead the majors in home runs in 2019 when he hit 53 (also setting a new Mets single-season mark).</li>
<li>Babe Ruth holds the record for the most home run titles won by a player with 11.</li>
<li>The last player to win back-to-back home run titles was Jose Bautista in 2010 and 2011.</li>
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<h2>Understanding MLB HR title betting odds</h2>
<p>Betting MLB home run title odds is about as simple as it gets. You are just betting on which player will end the regular season with the most home runs in the MLB. HR title betting futures are usually shown in American-style odds and usually look like this:</p>
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<li>Pete Alonso +800</li>
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<p>This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to profit $800 if Alonso wins the MLB home run title. Now, most of these markets close when the season starts. But some sportsbooks may post updated odds at different points in the season, and if one player has a large lead in home runs you might see a minus sign (-) ahead of their odds:</p>
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<li>Aaron Judge -110</li>
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<p>This means that you would need to bet $110 to win $100 on Judge winning the MLB home run title. If you want to see the odds in a different format check out our <a href="https://www.covers.com/editorial/howtobet/oddsconverter">odds converter tool</a>.</p>
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<p>Jalen Brunson has delivered back-to-back 40-point performances for New York, and while betting on the Over for his points prop is always tempting, my focus will be on one of his teammates.</p>
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<h2 id="Odds">Knicks vs Warriors odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Knicks vs Warriors predictions</h2>
<p>I was hoping to get this article written before O.G. Anunoby was ruled out for the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/new-york-knicks/odds" target="_self">New York Knicks</a> because then you would be sitting pretty with a <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/4190/donte-divincenzo" target="_self">Donte DiVincenzo</a> Over 15.5 points (-122) that was available earlier this morning. Unfortunately, that's not the case.</p>
<p>The good news is, there's still a probability gap for DiVincenzo at his updated price of 17.5 (-104) because with Anunoby out, DiVincenzo's projection for his points prop also increases from 17.8 points to 19.1. </p>
<p>So why do I love DiVincenzo's points prop in this spot? Well, for starters, the Knicks need his offense, with a big emphasis on need. Without Julius Randle and now Anunoby, someone needs to shoot the ball. Even if DiVincenzo is running cold, he'll be encouraged to keep shooting. He has to, and you can see that in the number of attempts he takes from beyond the arc.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/golden-state-warriors/odds" target="_self">Golden State Warriors</a> also like to play a small-ball lineup and have very limited rim protection. The majority of DiVincenzo's points come from the 3-pointer, but he's plenty capable of getting downhill and attacking the rim. Against teams with shot blockers, not really, but that's not the case with Golden State.</p>
<p>I also like this play because the game is at Chase Center, which was DiVincenzo's home court last season. It may seem minimal, but every edge in sports betting counts, and for someone who played all of his home games in this building last season, he'll be familiar with the shooting backdrop.</p>
<p>DiVincenzo is projected to have 19.1 points which allows us to price the Over 17.5 points at -130, but it's available at -104 at BetRivers for a positive expected value of 11%.</p>
<p><strong>My best bet</strong>: Donte DiVincenzo Over 17.5 points (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=29&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-104 at BetRivers</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Knicks vs Warriors same-game parlay</h2>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Donte DiVincenzo Over 17.5 points<br><br>DiVincenzo Over 3.5 threes made<br><br>DiVincenzo Over 2.5 assists</p>
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<p>Pairing the Over 3.5 threes made for DiVincenzo isn't going to multiply the odds as much as you'd probably like, but it's because these two props are extremely connected, especially for this player. I'd be stunned if DiVincenzo goes Over his points prop and doesn't make at least four 3-pointers to help us get over the 17.5 points.</p>
<p>If you want to chase a bigger payout but still want to use only the DiVincenzo props, you could use the alternate total of 19.5 points with the alternate Over of 4.5 threes made. Your odds will jump to +375 on this same-game parlay. I just wouldn't go higher than 19.5 on the alternate points because you want that extra 3-pointer to cover the extra points you added.</p>
<p>I'm also pairing the Over 2.5 assists with the points and threes made for DiVincenzo. The Warriors are familiar with his game and will try to run him off his spot and force him to become a facilitator instead of a shooter. With limited rim protection for the Warriors, I wouldn't be surprised if we see DiVincenzo find a cutting Josh Hart for some buckets at the rim.</p>
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<h2>Knicks vs Warriors spread and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p>The Warriors opened as a four-point favorite over the Knicks on Monday, and we've seen that line climb to Warriors -6.5. No doubt, this is a response to Anunoby being ruled out, as New York is missing several key pieces tonight. Unlike the Dubs who are completely healthy and ready to roll.</p>
<p>The total opened at FanDuel at 211.5 and is still trading there as we approach tip-off. It did touch as high as 213 at FanDuel but has found its way back to the opening number of 211.5. The total of 211.5 is also a consensus number across the board, so don't be surprised if this is where it settles.</p>
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<h2>Knicks vs Warriors betting trend to know</h2>
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<h2>Knicks vs Warriors game info</h2>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 88.5888%;">Chase Center, San Francisco, CA</td>
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<td style="width: 11.4112%; height: 23px;"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">Monday, March 18, 2024</td>
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<td style="width: 11.4112%; height: 23px;"><strong>Tip-off:</strong></td>
<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">10:00 p.m. ET</td>
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<h3 id="Injuries">Knicks vs Warriors latest injuries</h3>
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<p>Either way, Purdue's <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/odds" target="_self">March Madness odds</a> remained the same and the Boilermakers still managed to land a No. 1 seed.</p>
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<h3>First Round</h3>
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<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px;">Wednesday, March 13</td>
<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px; text-align: center;">6:30 p.m</td>
<td style="width: 44%; height: 23px; text-align: center;"><strong>(12) Maryland</strong> vs. (13) Rutgers</td>
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<td style="width: 28%; height: 10px;">Wednesday, March 13</td>
<td style="width: 28%; height: 10px; text-align: center;">9:00 p.m.</td>
<td style="width: 44%; height: 10px; text-align: center;"><strong>(11) Penn State</strong> vs. (14) Michigan</td>
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<h3>Second Round</h3>
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<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px;">Thursday, March 14</td>
<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px; text-align: center;">12:00 p.m</td>
<td style="width: 44%; height: 23px; text-align: center;"><strong>(8) Michigan State</strong> vs. (9) Minnesota</td>
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<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px;">Thursday, March 14</td>
<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px; text-align: center;">2:30 p.m.</td>
<td style="width: 44%; height: 23px; text-align: center;"><strong>(5) Wisconsin</strong> vs. (12) Maryland</td>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 28%;">Thursday, March 14</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 28%; text-align: center;">6:30 p.m</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 44%; text-align: center;">(7) Iowa vs. <strong>(10) Ohio State</strong></td>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 28%;">Thursday, March 14</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 28%; text-align: center;">9:00 p.m.</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 44%; text-align: center;"><strong>(6) Indiana</strong> vs. (11) Penn State</td>
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<h3>Quarterfinals</h3>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 17px; width: 28%; text-align: center;">Time (ET)</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 17px; width: 44%; text-align: center;">Matchup</th>
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<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px;">Friday, March 15</td>
<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px; text-align: center;">12:00 p.m</td>
<td style="width: 44%; height: 23px; text-align: center;"><strong>(1) Purdue</strong> vs. (8) Michigan State</td>
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<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px;">Friday, March 15</td>
<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px; text-align: center;">2:30 p.m.</td>
<td style="width: 44%; height: 23px; text-align: center;">(4) Northwestern vs. <strong>(5) Wisconsin</strong></td>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 28%;">Friday, March 15</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 28%; text-align: center;">6:30 p.m</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 44%; text-align: center;"><strong>(5) Wisconsin</strong> vs. (10) Ohio State</td>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 28%;">Friday, March 15</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 28%; text-align: center;">9:00 p.m.</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 44%; text-align: center;"><strong>(5) Wisconsin</strong> vs. (6) Indiana</td>
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<h3>Semifinals</h3>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 28%; text-align: center;">Time (ET)</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 44%; text-align: center;">Matchup</th>
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<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px;">Saturday, March 16</td>
<td style="width: 28%; height: 23px; text-align: center;">1:00 p.m</td>
<td style="width: 44%; height: 23px; text-align: center;"><strong>(5) Wisconsin</strong> vs. (1) Purdue</td>
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<td style="width: 28%; height: 22.4px;">Saturday, March 16</td>
<td style="width: 28%; height: 22.4px; text-align: center;">3:30 p.m.</td>
<td style="width: 44%; height: 22.4px; text-align: center;">(3) Nebraska vs. <strong>(2) Illinois</strong></td>
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<h3>Championship</h3>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 28%; text-align: center;">Time (ET)</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 44%; text-align: center;">Matchup</th>
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<td style="width: 28%; height: 30px;">Sunday, March 17</td>
<td style="width: 28%; height: 30px; text-align: center;">3:30 p.m</td>
<td style="width: 44%; height: 30px; text-align: center;">(5) Wisconsin vs. <strong>(2) Illinois</strong></td>
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<h2>Big Ten Conference Tournament analysis</h2>
<p><strong>3/18:</strong> Purdue might have opened the No. 1 betting option to win the Big Ten tournament but Illinois (opened +300) ended up the last team standing after overcoming a second-half deficit to take down Wisconsin 93-87 in the final. That win gives the Fighting Illini their second conference title in four years. </p>
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<h2><strong>Previous Big Ten Conference Tournament action</strong></h2>
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<p id="prevbigten" class="collapse" aria-expanded="false"><strong>3/17: </strong>The madness has already begun, with Wisconsin pulling off the outright win over Purdue last night as a 5.5-point dog. The Badgers will look to pull off one more upset heading into the NCAA Tournament, with the Fighting Illini labeled as 3.5-point faves to take home the banner.<br><strong>3/16: </strong>Despite a spirited defensive effort from Michigan State, favorite Purdue prevailed to meet Wisconsin in the semis after the Badgers pulled a narrow upset over 4-seed Northwestern. Elsewhere, Nebraska thrashed Indiana, and Indiana effectively ended Ohio State's season with a narrow win.<strong><br>3/15:</strong> Following its win over Minnesota in the second round, Michigan State is now up to fourth on the odds board to win the conference tournament, sitting as short as 8/1 as some operators — and posting better odds than No. 3 seed Nebraska and fourth-seeded Northwestern.<br>However, Tom Izzo's squad faces the favorite (and a likely No. 1 seed in the Big Dance) in Purdue, opening as 7.5-point underdogs, while Nebraska is -3.5 vs. Indiana, No. 2 Illinois is -4.5 against the Buckeyes, and Northwestern is an underdog vs. fifth-seeded Wisconsin.<br><strong>3/14:</strong> No surprise in the first round, as favorites Maryland and Penn State advanced, setting up a Round 2 action today that features Michigan State (an eighth seed) and pre-tournament public play Ohio State, which is a slight favorite against seventh-seeded Iowa.<br>Purdue remains the favorite, although it went from being odds-on (or even money) across most outlets to now sitting as short as +115 at some outlets, with Illinois (3/1 range) the only other school generally shorter than +1,000 to win.<strong><br>3/13: </strong>Purdue remains the favorite to win, with No. 2 seed Illinois around 3/1 and every other school available 10/1 or longer, but the public seems to be split in where its backing... at least at BetMGM.<br>The sportsbook is reporting that the Boilermakers lead the way with about 31% of the handle, but it's No. 10 seed Ohio State drawing most of the tickets (20.4%) in the 25/1 range — as the Buckeyes enter the tournament on a four-game win streak and winning five of their last six... including a win over Purdue on February 18.<br>Ohio State also has a longer path to the Big Ten title starting play in the second round Thursday vs. No. 7 Iowa.<strong><br>3/11:</strong> Purdue enters the tournament as the clear favorite, drawing as long as even money and as short as -135 to reign supreme for a second straight year. Zach Edey & Co. have run roughshod through the competition and have won five straight with tournament play about to begin.</p>
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<h2 id="Regular_season_standings">2024 Big Ten regular season standings </h2>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 18px; width: 47.4898%;">Team</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 18px; width: 39.6201%;">Big Ten</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 18px; width: 115.468%;">Overall</th>
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<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/pur.png" alt="Boilermakers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Purdue</td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">17-3</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">28-3</td>
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<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/ill.png" alt="Illini" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Illinois </td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">14-6</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">23-8</td>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 47.4898%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/neb.png" alt="Cornhuskers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Nebraska </td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 39.6201%;">12-8</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 18px;">22-9</td>
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<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/nw.png" alt="Wildcats" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Northwestern </td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">12-8</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">21-10</td>
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<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/wis.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Wisconsin </td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">11-9</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">19-12</td>
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<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/iowa.png" alt="Timberwolves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Iowa </td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">10-10</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">18-13</td>
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<td style="height: 29px; width: 47.4898%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/iu.png" alt="Hoosiers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Indiana</td>
<td style="height: 29px; width: 39.6201%;">10-10</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 29px;">18-13</td>
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<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/msu.png" alt="Browns" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michigan State </td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">10-10</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">18-13</td>
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<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/minn.png" alt="Gophers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Minnesota </td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">9-11</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">18-13</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/osu.png" alt="Cavs" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Ohio State</td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">9-11</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">19-12</td>
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<tr style="height: 18px;">
<td style="height: 18px; width: 47.4898%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/psu.png" alt="Nittany Lions" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Penn State</td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 39.6201%;">9-11</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 18px;">15-16</td>
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<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/mary.png" alt="Terrapins" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Maryland</td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">7-13</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">15-16</td>
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<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/rutg.png" alt="Scarlet Knights" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Rutgers</td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">7-13</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">15-16</td>
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<td style="width: 47.4898%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/mich.png" alt="Suns" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michigan</td>
<td style="width: 39.6201%; height: 30px;">3-17</td>
<td style="width: 115.468%; height: 30px;">8-23</td>
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<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Purdue has maintained its conference supremacy, going 17-3 in conference play after going undefeated outside the Big Ten. Unsurprisingly, the Boilermakers were heavyweight favorites to go back-to-back.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">A once prominent contender, Michigan is in the basement by a considerable margin. The Wolverines will be in tough before looking for a hard reset in 2024-25.</span></p>
<h2 id="Past_winners">Past Big Ten Conference tournament champions </h2>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 18px; width: 650px;">Team</th>
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<td style="width: 193px;">2024</td>
<td style="width: 650px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/ill.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Illinois</td>
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<td style="width: 193px;">2023</td>
<td style="width: 650px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/pur.png" alt="Boilermakers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Purdue</td>
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<td style="width: 193px; height: 30px;">2022</td>
<td style="width: 650px; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/iowa.png" alt="Timberwolves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Iowa</td>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 193px;">2021</td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 650px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/ill.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Illinois</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 193px; height: 30px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 650px; height: 30px;">COVID-19</td>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 193px;">2019</td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 650px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/msu.png" alt="Browns" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michigan State</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 193px; height: 30px;">2018</td>
<td style="width: 650px; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/mich.png" alt="Suns" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michigan</td>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 193px;">2017</td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 650px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/mich.png" alt="Rockets" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michigan</td>
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<td style="width: 193px; height: 30px;">2016</td>
<td style="width: 650px; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/msu.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michigan State</td>
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<td style="width: 193px; height: 30px;">2015</td>
<td style="width: 650px; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/wis.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Wisconsin</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 193px; height: 30px;">2014</td>
<td style="width: 650px; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/msu.png" alt="Spurs" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michigan State</td>
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<p>It was a Michigan-heavy run in the mid/late-2010s, with either the Spartans or Wolverines winning the Big Ten tournament five times in six years, but following the canceled COVID season, the "roarin' 20s" have seen some new blood.</p>
<p>There was <em>another</em> newish name on the winner's list in 2023, as Purdue claimed its first Big Ten tourney title since 2009. </p>
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<p>In addition to <a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/world-series/odds" target="_self">World Series odds</a>, we've seen Cy Young odds take shape in addition to early <a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/mvp-odds" target="_self">MLB MVP odds</a>.</p>
<p><span><a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/odds">MLB odds</a> had Gerrit Cole positioned as the favorite to repeat as the AL winner but an injury is going to keep him sidelined for an extended period to open the season. For now, Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider remains top dog in the NL.</span></p>
<p><span>With spring training chugging along, players are feeling the pain, and several pitchers, not just Cole, are dealing with injuries. Let's take a look at the latest Cy Young odds.</span></p>
<h2 id="AL_odds">Odds to win 2024 AL Cy Young award</h2>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 30px; width: 19.4387%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://images.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/2/bet365.png" alt="bet365" width="75" height="24" style="font-weight: 400;"></th>
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<td style="height: 30px; width: 41.6838%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tor.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Blue Jays" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Kevin Gausman </td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 19.4387%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+650></a></td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 19.4387%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+900>></a></td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 19.4387%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+550></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Framber Valdez</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,100>></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bal.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Orioles" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Corbin Burnes</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+750></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/det.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Tigers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Tarik Skubal </td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sea.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mariners" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Luis Castillo</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+850></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sea.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mariners" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> George Kirby</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,400>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/min.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Twins" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Pablo Lopez</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,400>></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+850></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/kc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Royals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Cole Ragans </td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,000>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bal.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Orioles" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Grayson Rodriguez</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,500>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nyy.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Yankees" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Gerrit Cole</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,200>></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">OTB</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,600></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sea.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mariners" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Logan Gilbert</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,900></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tex.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Rangers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Nathan Eovaldi </td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+4,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,300></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/cle.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Guardians" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Shane Bieber</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,300>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tb.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Rays" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Zach Eflin</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+4,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,300></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/min.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Twins" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Joe Ryan</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,700></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 41.6838%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nyy.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Yankees" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Carlos Rodon</td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.4387%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
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<p><em>Odds as of March 14, 2023.</em></p>
<h2 id="AL_update">AL Cy Young odds analysis</h2>
<p><strong>3/14/2024: </strong>Uh oh. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/new-york-yankees/odds" target="_self">New York Yankees</a> ace <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14356/gerrit-cole" target="_self">Gerrit Cole</a> will miss 1-2 months with an elbow injury and met with Tommy John specialist Dr. Neal ElAttrache. While a season-ending surgery hasn't been announced, and the Yankees are outwardly optimistic about his chances of returning this year, Cole's odds are understandably taking a nose dive. Elbow injuries are no joke and even if he does pitch this year, he'll be behind the 8-ball. Now, this could open up some opportunity from a betting perspective if the odds get long enough, but they're not there just yet. I'd want to see him at +5,000 or better to place a speculative wager on him but the longest we're seeing is +2,200. That juice is not worth the squeeze.</p>
<p>It's crazy how quickly things can change. The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/toronto-blue-jays/odds" target="_self">Toronto Blue Jays</a> may shift their rotation around to allow ace <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13244/kevin-gausman" target="_self">Kevin Gausman</a> a little more time to ramp up following his recent shoulder fatigue but, for now, anyway, the right-hander isn't expected to be on the shelf to open the season. He's also now the betting favorite at some books to win AL Cy Young with Cole sidelined. Still, if that shoulder barks, these numbers could change quickly.</p>
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<h2><strong>Previous AL Cy Young action</strong></h2>
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<p id="alcyupdate" class="collapse" aria-expanded="false"><strong>3/5/2024: </strong>The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/toronto-blue-jays/odds" target="_self">Toronto Blue Jays</a> were the luckiest team in baseball when it came to pitcher health in 2023, with four hurlers tallying 30+ starts apiece, something no other team in the majors accomplished. Well, ace <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13244/kevin-gausman" target="_self">Kevin Gausman</a> is dealing with shoulder fatigue and his status is suddenly up in the air for the rest of spring training and Opening Day. Now, it could be something he overcomes quickly and doesn't miss much — if any — time during the regular season. But, anytime the word "shoulder" pops up in terms of a pitcher injury, it's worth some concern. For now, betting odds haven't shifted, but it'd be wise to hold off on placing any wagers on Gausman until his situation clears because you're not getting a good price for the risk. Speaking of risk, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/new-york-yankees/odds" target="_self">New York Yankees</a> left-hander <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/15507/carlos-rodon" target="_self">Carlos Rodon</a> is now on our odds list. Most importantly, he seems healthy. He's also working on adding a cutter to his arsenal, which could help against right-handed hitters. Barring an injury setback, these odds probably won't get longer, so if you're looking to take a flier on the big southpaw, now's the time. Remember, between 2021 and 2022 — both All-Star seasons — Rodon went 27-13 with a 2.67 ERA in 310 2/3 innings across 55 starts between the White Sox and Giants. He also struck out 422 batters for a 12.2 K/9. He's got the stuff, he just has to stay healthy.<br><strong>2/29/2024: </strong>Since our last update, there's been some interesting movement. For one, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/minnesota-twins/odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minnesota Twins</a> ace <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13816/pablo-lopez" target="_self">Pablo Lopez</a> is trading as long as +1,600 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DraftKings</a>) after being between 10/1 and 12/1 just 10 days ago. Meanwhile, sophomore <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/baltimore-orioles/odds" target="_self">Baltimore Orioles</a> right-hander <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/247068/grayson-rodriguez" target="_self">Grayson Rodriguez</a> is as short as +1,600 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Caesars</a>) after the consensus had him no shorter than +2,500. Lopez got knocked around in his spring training debut, but we can't put too much stock in preseason results. With Kyle Bradish and John Means in limbo to start the year, Rodriguez will be under the spotlight in Baltimore. He's added a two-seamer to his pitch repertoire, which could be a huge step forward as he looks to live up to his top-prospect shine.<br><strong>2/19/2024: </strong>And now the injury news starts trickling out. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/baltimore-orioles/odds" target="_self">Baltimore Orioles</a> right-hander Kyle Bradish is dealing with a sprained UCL, which could cost him a large chunk of the season or more. That diagnosis is often, though not always, a precursor to Tommy John surgery. Not all books have reacted to this news, however, as DraftKings and bet365 are still trading him between +3,000 and +3,300. FanDuel has bumped his odds a bit more to +7,000, but with his season hanging in the balance, that's a lot of risk to take on before a single pitch has been thrown. Bradish's teammate John Means is dealing with a setback to his throwing elbow. Means logged 23 2/3 innings last September as he returned from Tommy John and it looks like he'll open the season on the injured list. Manager Brandon Hyde said the tentative plan is for Means to make his season debut at some point in April. Similarly, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/houston-astros/odds" target="_self">Houston Astros</a> veteran Justin Verlander said he's a couple of weeks behind schedule due to a shoulder issue. At 40, the three-time Cy Young winner is understandably winding his career down despite being able to compete at a high level when healthy. It will depend on exactly how much time he misses or if he's able to ramp up throughout spring to be ready for Opening Day.<br><strong>2/12/2024: </strong>Other than some slight adjustments to Corbin Burnes' odds at bet365 and Grayson Rodriguez seeing his number shorten to +2,500 at bet365 and Caesars, AL Cy Young odds have been mostly in a holding pattern as we await more moves.<br><strong>2/4/2024: </strong>All right, now we're cookin'. The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/baltimore-orioles/odds" target="_self">Baltimore Orioles</a> landed a massive fish in acquiring <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13891/corbin-burnes" target="_self">Corbin Burnes</a> for Joey Ortiz and DL Hall. Ortiz is a talented infielder who might be all glove and no bat while Hall has long been touted as a rotation piece but control issues have limited him to the bullpen. Even if the Orioles don't extend Burnes, he is a top-of-the-rotation arm they've sorely needed as the young core has emerged. They dealt from a position of strength and depth and nabbed a 29-year-old righty who owns a 3.26 ERA over 709 1/3 career innings since debuting in 2018. Now, his ERA has trended up and his strikeout rates have trended down since winning the NL Cy Young in 2021. It remains to be seen if this will continue or if a change of venue brings him back to his most dominant self. For now, he's either fourth or fifth on the odds board a few weeks before pitchers and catchers report. If Burnes were able to pull it off with Baltimore, he would become the eighth pitcher to win a Cy Young in both the American League and National League, joining (in chronological order) Gaylord Perry, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens, Roy Halladay, Max Scherzer, and Blake Snell — who accomplished the feat just last year as a member of the San Diego Padres.<br><strong>1/15/2024: </strong>Marcus Stroman signed a multi-year pact with the New York Yankees, but is either not on the board at all yet or is distantly outside the favorites (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">+8,000 at Caesars</a>). There isn't a ton of variance from book to book, and Gerrit Cole is fairly firmly entrenched as the top option with Kevin Gausman right behind him.<br><strong>1/2/2024: </strong>Not much has changed here since the last update. Gerrit Cole has seen his odds shorten at FanDuel while other books have started to open their markets. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing in the National League, there's at least a little less competition for the New York Yankees ace to worry about in his attempt to win consecutive trophies. <br><strong>12/14/2023: </strong>Win one Cy Young and you're suddenly expected to do it all over again? That's what's happening for New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, who finally won his first Cy Young in 2023. AL East rival Kevin Gausman was one of the finalists and certainly has the stuff to challenge Cole. Sonny Gray, the third finalist, signed a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals and will be competing for NL honors this season. These odds should shuffle a bit as the offseason progresses. Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery are still free agents. Yoshinobu Yamamoto still hasn't signed, though there is widespread interest for his services. Tyler Glasnow might be on the verge of being dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers and both Dylan Cease and Shane Bieber have had their names pop up in trade rumors. If they get traded to NL teams, they would switch odds boards. Also, the hype machine has caught up with Royals lefty Cole Ragans, whom Kansas City acquired from the Rangers in exchange for Aroldis Chapman last June. In 12 starts following the trade, Ragans went 5-2 with a 2.64 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 89 strikeouts in 71 2/3 innings. <br><strong>11/20/2023: </strong><span>It's at least slightly surprising that Gerrit Cole waited this long to win his first Cy Young award</span><span>. He probably </span><em>should</em><span> </span><span>have won in 2019 when the honor fell to his then-teammate Justin Verlander on the Houston Astros. Though Cole's numbers in 2023 weren't as eye-popping as they have been in seasons past, he showcased a consistency and durability that many of his peers didn't. He simply never got blown up, rarely issued walks, and kept the ball in the park. His 209 innings pitched represented a new career-high and his 2.63 ERA trailed only his 2015 and 2019 seasons. </span><span>With the victory, Cole became the first Yankees pitcher to win a Cy Young since Roger Clemens in 2001.</span><span> </span><span>Sonny Gray and Kevin Gausman rounded out the Top 3</span><span>.</span></p>
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<h2 id="NL_odds">Odds to win 2024 NL Cy Young award</h2>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 30px; width: 34.9076%;">Player</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://images.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/811/draft_kings.png" alt="DraftKings" width="75" height="24" style="font-weight: 400;"></th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://images.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/818/fanduel.png" alt="FanDuel" width="75" height="24" style="font-weight: 400;"></th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://images.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/2/bet365.png" alt="bet365" width="75" height="24" style="font-weight: 400;"></th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://images.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/20/caesars.svg" alt="Caesars" width="75" height="24" style="font-weight: 400;"></th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="height: 30px; width: 34.9076%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves"> Spencer Strider</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+450></a></td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+450></a></td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+500>></a></td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+450></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/phi.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Phillies" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Zack Wheeler</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+850></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,000>></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sf.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Giants" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Logan Webb</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+950></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,200>></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Yoshinobu Yamamoto</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,400>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/ari.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Diamondbacks" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Zac Gallen</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,400>></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves"> Max Fried</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,400>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Tyler Glasnow </td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,800>></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/chc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cubs" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Justin Steele</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,800></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/phi.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Phillies" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Aaron Nola</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,500>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sd.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Padres" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Dylan Cease </td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">OTB</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">OTB</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/mia.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Marlins" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Jesus Luzardo</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,300>></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/mil.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Brewers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Freddy Peralta</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Bobby Miller</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+4,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/pit.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Pirates" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Mitch Keller</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves"> Chris Sale</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,500>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">OTB</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/mia.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Marlins" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Eury Perez</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/ari.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Diamondbacks" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Merrill Kelly</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/stl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cardinals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Sonny Gray </td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+7,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sd.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Padres" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Yu Darvish</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/cin.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Reds"> Hunter Greene</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nym.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mets" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Kodai Senga</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,300></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/chc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cubs" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Shota Imanaga</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+15,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
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<p><em>Odds as of March 14, 2024.</em></p>
<h2 id="NL_update">NL Cy Young analysis</h2>
<p><strong>3/14/24: </strong>The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/san-diego-padres/odds" target="_self">San Diego Padres</a> made a massive splash by trading for right-hander <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/15432/dylan-cease" target="_self">Dylan Cease</a> this week. Cease's odds to win Cy Young aren't available at all books just yet, but he's looking like he'll be just outside the favorites to open the season. The 28-year-old is coming off a disappointing 2023 but he finished second in AL Cy Young voting in 2022 when he went 14-8 with a 2.20 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 184 innings. He has excelled strikeout upside but also some dodgy command.</p>
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<h2><strong>Previous NL Cy Young action</strong></h2>
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<p id="nlcyupdate" class="collapse" aria-expanded="false"><strong>3/5/24: </strong><a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/st.-louis-cardinals/odds" target="_self">St. Louis Cardinals</a> prized acquisition <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12980/sonny-gray" target="_self">Sonny Gray</a> left his most recent spring training start with hamstring tightness. Losing Gray for any time would be borderline catastrophic for that rotation as he's the clear ace. From a betting perspective, it's hard to trust him at his current number because of the uncertainty. The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/philadelphia-phillies/odds" target="_self">Philadelphia Phillies</a> locked up <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13670/zack-wheeler" target="_self">Zack Wheeler</a> on a three-year, $126-million extension. This is significant because it could indicate that the club is confident that past injuries won't suddenly flare up again. Somehow, Wheeler still wears the "injury-prone" label despite barely missing time since 2018.<br><strong>2/29/24: </strong>We got our first glimpse of <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/291753/yoshinobu-yamamoto" target="_self">Yoshinobu Yamamoto</a> as he made his spring training debut by making short work of the Texas Rangers this week. The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/los-angeles-dodgers/odds" target="_self">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> righty struck out three batters over two scoreless innings. He allowed one hit to Evan Carter but was otherwise spotless. We can't place too much stock into spring results, but it's encouraging to see early success even in such a relaxed environment as the Cactus League. In injury news, DraftKings is slow to update <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/new-york-mets/odds" target="_self">New York Mets</a> right-hander <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/264007/kodai-senga" target="_self">Kodai Senga odds</a> after he was shut down for three weeks due to a shoulder strain. DK is still trading him at +1,500 to win NL Cy Young while FanDuel has adjusted him to +5,000. Even then, this injury might keep him out for a long stretch of the season, which would nullify his chances.<br><strong>2/19/24: </strong>There haven't been any high-profile injuries or signings in the Senior Circuit in the last couple of weeks and we haven't seen much movement. Keep an eye on workouts, though, as we'll get a clearer picture of where pitchers stand as the season approaches. One thing that finally happened is <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/los-angeles-dodgers/odds" target="_self">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> right-hander <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/291753/yoshinobu-yamamoto" target="_self">Yoshinobu Yamamoto</a> is now listed at bet365. However, that also happens to be where he's drawing the shortest odds at the moment.<br><strong>2/12/24: </strong>Lines haven't seen any movement since Corbin Burnes was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. Now we wait and see if Blake Snell stays in the NL or if Jordan Montgomery returns. <br><strong>2/4/24: </strong>Corbin Burnes went from fourth on the NL board to fourth in the AL. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/atlanta-braves/odds" target="_self">Atlanta Braves</a> right-hander <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/238194/spencer-strider" target="_self">Spencer Strider</a> looks like he'll enter the regular season with the shortest odds to claim his first Cy Young with <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/philadelphia-phillies/odds" target="_self">Philadelphia Phillies</a> righty <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13670/zack-wheeler" target="_self">Zack Wheeler</a> and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13670/zack-wheeler" target="_self">San Francisco Giants</a> ace <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/27841/logan-webb" target="_self">Logan Webb</a> rounding out the Top 3. <br><strong>1/15/24: </strong>Caesars has updated its ranks to include Aaron Nola, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Sonny Gray. And if you're shopping for value, it's offering the best odds for several competitors. Yoshinobu Yamamoto remains OTB at bet365 and is between +1,200 and +1,600 at the other books.<br><strong>1/2/24: </strong>The Los Angeles Dodgers went shopping and landed Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the most coveted free agent on the pitching market this offseason. Yes, even moreso than reigning NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell, who remains without a team for 2024 at the moment. Books have been careful with his odds (bet365 doesn't have him listed yet) as the transition from Japan to MLB isn't always smooth right off the bat. Still, 16/1 might be the best we see, especially if he starts strong. He also doesn't have the chronic injury risk associated with him that fellow new Dodger Tyler Glasnow does. As a result, while the right-hander's stuff is clearly elite, he's drawing longer odds in his move to the NL. Weirdly, Caesars doesn't have Aaron Nola, Eduardo Rodriguez, or Sonny Gray listed. They were each free agents earlier in the offseason but their deals were inked a while ago and that FA status didn't stop them from listing Yamamoto.<br><strong>12/14/23: </strong>Spencer Strider wasn't among the finalists in 2023, but he did dominate opposing hitters for much of the season. No one even touched his strikeout numbers. He punched out 36.8% of opponents, leading all qualified starters. Only three other SPs had strikeout rates north of 30% and eventual NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell was tops at 31.5%. Like with a couple of AL names, we could be in for some trades on this front. The most notable name that could be on the block is former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes. The Brewers might be headed for a rebuild and would be in a decent position to expedite the process by dealing the right-hander. Burnes has just one year of team control remaining and it's unlikely the three-time All-Star signs an extension. Two pitchers who have jumped from the Junior Circuit are Sonny Gray and Eduardo Rodriguez. Gray was a finalist for the AL award in 2023 after recording arguably the best season of his career. E-Rod, meanwhile, came back admirably from injury to post a career-best 3.30 ERA while going 13-9 with 143 strikeouts in 152 2/3 innings across 26 starts. He will offer better stability to the middle of the Diamondbacks rotation.<br><strong>9/25/23: </strong><span>The primary knock against Blake Snell in 2023 was his walk rate. On the surface, this criticism makes sense as his 13.3% walk rate was the highest of his career and was the highest among all qualified starters this season. But, he simply didn't allow any hits. Snell maintained a 2.25 ERA across 180 innings despite all those baserunners thanks in large part to his 11.7 K/9 (31.5 K%). Now a free agent, his status as a two-time Cy Young winner (previously winning in 2018 with the Rays) will likely garner him a lucrative contract. </span><span>Logan Webb and Zac Gallen were the other finalists</span><span>.</span></p>
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<h2>Previous Cy Young Award winners</h2>
<p>Here are the last 10 winners of the AL and NL Cy Young Award, with Cleveland and the New York Mets each leading the way with three. Overall, the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers have the most Cy Youngs all time (12), followed by the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Mets with seven.</p>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 33.3%; text-align: center;">American League Winner</th>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2023</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nyy.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Yankees"> Gerrit Cole</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sd.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Padres"> Blake Snell</td>
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<td style="height: 30px; width: 33.3%; text-align: center;">2022</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 33.3%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Justin Verlander</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 33.3%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/mia.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Marlins" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;">Sandy Alcantara</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2021</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tor.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Blue Jays" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Robbie Ray</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/mil.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Brewers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Corbin Burnes</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/cle.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Guardians" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Shane Bieber</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/cin.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Reds" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Trevor Bauer</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Justin Verlander</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nym.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mets" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Jacob deGrom</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2018</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tb.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Rays" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Blake Snell</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nym.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mets" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Jacob deGrom </td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/cle.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Guardians" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Corey Kluber</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/was.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Nationals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Max Scherzer</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2016</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bos.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Red Sox" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Rick Porcello</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/was.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Nationals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Max Scherzer</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2015</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Dallas Keuchel</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/chc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cubs" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Jake Arrieta</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2014</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/cle.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Guardians" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Corey Kluber</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Clayton Kershaw</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2013</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/det.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Tigers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Max Scherzer</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Clayton Kershaw</td>
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<h2>Pitchers with multiple Cy Young Awards</h2>
<p>There are 22 pitchers who have won multiple Cy Young Awards, led by Roger Clemens' seven trophies. Of those 22 winners, six are still currently active in the Majors.</p>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 50%; text-align: center;">Roger Clemens</td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 50%; text-align: center;">7 (1986, 1987, 1991, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004)</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">Randy Johnson</td>
<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">5 (1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002)</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">Steve Carlton</td>
<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">4 (1972, 1977, 1980, 1982</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">Greg Maddux</td>
<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">4 (1992, 1993, 1994, 1995)</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">Seven different pitchers</td>
<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">3</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">11 different pitchers</td>
<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center;">2</td>
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<h2>Understanding Cy Young odds</h2>
<p>Most sportsbooks will display odds in the American format as listed above. When Shane Bieber looked to have the AL Cy Young locked up in 2020, his odds had a minus (-) sign ahead of the number.</p>
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<li>Shane Bieber -300</li>
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<p>That means that a bettor in September had to wager $300 to win $100 by betting on Bieber. Before this year's race even began, every candidate had a (+) sign in front of their number.</p>
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<li>Jacob deGrom +550</li>
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<p>With deGrom's preseason odds, a bettor stands to profit $550 for every $100 wagered on him.</p>
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<p>More than eight decades later, the NIT is hoping to capture some of that past glory with its annual 32-team single-elimination showdown. This year's field features a dazzling selection of top programs including <span>Seton Hall, Indiana State, Villanova, and Wake Forest, among many others. </span><a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/odds">College basketball odds</a> have the Demon Deacons favored, but experience has taught us to expect the unexpected when the NIT tips off.</p>
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<th style="width: 17.5365%; height: 52.4444px; text-align: center;"> <img src="https://img.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/818/fanduel_2.svg" alt="FanDuel" width="75" height="24"> </th>
<th style="width: 17.4339%; height: 52.4444px;"> <img src="https://images.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/811/draft_kings.png" alt="DraftKings" width="75" height="24"></th>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/wake.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Wake Forest" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Wake Forest</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+600></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+600></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/osu.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Ohio State"> Ohio State</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+700></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+700></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/vill.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Villanova"> Villanova</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; height: 30.3333px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+750></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/inst.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Indiana State"> Indiana State</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 26.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/hall.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Seton Hall"> Seton Hall </td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 26.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 26.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 26.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/but.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Butler"> Butler </td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 26.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 26.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/utah.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Utah"> Utah</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/iowa.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Iowa"> Iowa</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,600></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/vt.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Virginia Tech" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Virginia Tech </td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 26.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/prov.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Providence"> Providence</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 26.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 26.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30.3333px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/unlv.png?width=25&height=25" alt="UNLV" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> UNLV</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,900></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30.3333px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
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<p><em>Odds as of </em><em>March 18, 2024.</em></p>
<p>The <strong>Wake Forest Demon Deacons</strong> have the shortest odds to win the 2024 National Invitational Tournament at +600, followed by the <strong>Ohio State Buckeyes</strong> at +700, and <strong>Villanova Wildcats</strong> at +750. Check out our <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/2024-nit-bracket" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024 NIT bracket</a> to see all upcoming matchups and results.</p>
<h2 id="favorites">NIT favorites</h2>
<h3>Wake Forest (+600)</h3>
<p>NIT opponents could have a hell of a time trying to contain the Demon Deacons. Led by First Team all-conference guard <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/players/238683/hunter-sallis" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hunter Sallis</a>, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/wake-forest-demon-deacons/odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wake Forest</a> was one of the toughest outs in the hyper competitive ACC, where it compiled an 11-9 record and knocked off Duke in late February. </p>
<h3>Ohio State (+700)</h3>
<p>Don't be deceived by <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/ohio-st.-buckeyes/odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ohio State</a>'s pedestrian 20-13 record, as the Buckeyes looked like an entirely different squad after firing head coach Chris Holtmann late in the season. The team found a new sense of urgency under former assistant Jake Diebler, who led the Scarlet and Gray to a shocking win over Purdue in his first game after being promoted on February 18. The Buckeyes closed the year with five straight wins and come into the NIT with a serious sense of momentum. </p>
<h3>Villanova (+750)</h3>
<p>The sky appeared to be the limit for <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/villanova-wildcats" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Villanova</a> early in the season following impressive overtime wins against North Carolina and Creighton. Unfortunately, Kyle Neptune's crew struggled to achieve the same high-level of success once the calendar turned to 2024. Not only did the Wildcats lose five straight games from January 15-30, but they were also badly exposed in the Big East tournament, where they were easily eliminated by Marquette in the quarterfinals. There's no questioning Villanova's talent, it's just a matter of whether it can deliver consistently when it matters most.</p>
<h3>Indiana State (+900)</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/indiana-st.-sycamores" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indiana State</a> was arguably the biggest snub on Selection Sunday after compiling a dazzling 28-6 record, including a 15-5 mark away from the friendly confines of the Hulman Center. Not only did the Sycamores take care of business at home and on the road, but they also had the highest NET of any team ever excluded from the NCAA Tournament. Expect <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/players/258437/robbie-avila" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Robbie Avila</a> & Co. to use that as a bit of extra motivation as they try to slice through the NIT like a knife through warm butter.</p>
<h3>Seton Hall (+1,000)</h3>
<p>Few teams in the NIT can boast as many quality wins as <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/seton-hall-pirates" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Seton Hall</a>, who toppled UConn, Providence, Marquette, <em>and</em> St. John's during the regular season. Unfortunately, a pair of losses to the Red Storm in mid-March and in the Big East tournament ultimately sealed the Pirates' fate. Still, this is one team opponents should be weary of when they're rolling thanks to a sensational backcourt featuring First Team All-Big East selection <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/players/222886/kadary-richmond" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kadary Richmond</a> and former Team USA guard <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/players/game-log/188482/al-amir-dawes/2023-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Al-Amir Dawes</a>. Underestimate Seton Hall at your own risk.</p>
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<h2>Where can I bet on the NIT?</h2>
<p><span>March is one of the busiest times of the year for online sportsbooks thanks to March Madness and the NIT. Every betting site will offer NIT odds, but the best sites are safe and secure, offer a wide range of banking options, and give you a ton of markets for each game. Check out the </span><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/march-madness-sites" target="_blank" rel="noopener">best college basketball betting sites</a> in your region.</p>
<h2>What is the NIT?</h2>
<p>The National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament held annually in the United States. It was founded in 1938 and predates the NCAA Tournament by one year. The NIT was originally considered the premier postseason tournament in college basketball, but its status has diminished somewhat over the years with the growth of March Madness.</p>
<p>The NIT typically invites teams that did not receive bids to the NCAA Tournament, although there have been instances where NCAA Tournament teams that were considered on the bubble or from mid-major conferences have participated. The tournament is organized by the NCAA and is played at various neutral-site locations, with the semifinals and championship game typically held at Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City.</p>
<p>While the NCAA Tournament determines the national champion, the NIT provides an opportunity for teams to continue their seasons and potentially win a postseason title. Winning the NIT can still be a significant achievement for college basketball programs, particularly those that may not have had as much success in the regular season or missed out on the NCAA Tournament.</p>
<h2>NIT odds explained</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting">Sportsbooks</a> post odds for the NIT immediately following Selection Sunday on March 17. These odds are constantly adjusted due to a number of factors including seeding, team performance, and player injuries. Sportsbooks also adjust NIT futures odds based on handle and liability to certain teams.</p>
<p>NIT futures odds will usually look like this:</p>
<ul>
<li>San Diego State +550</li>
</ul>
<p>This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to win $550 if the Aztecs win the title. If it's close to the end of the regular season or even during the tournament and college basketball has a very dominant team, you might see that a team has a minus sign (-) ahead of its odds. </p>
<ul>
<li>UConn Huskies -120</li>
</ul>
<p>This means that you would need to bet $120 to win $100 on a UConn championship.</p>
<p>Above we have posted the American odds for NIT futures. However, these are easy to convert to decimal odds or fractional odds with our <a href="https://www.covers.com/editorial/HowToBet/OddsConverter">odds converter tool</a>.</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/final-four-odds">March Madness MVP odds</a></li>
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<h2>How to bet college basketball futures</h2>
<p>Learning how to successfully bet on the National Invitational Tournament is one of the hardest things to do in sports betting. The single elimination format of the NCAA Finals and the fact that a school needs to win four straight games against quality opponents means that the favorites don't always take home the title.</p>
<p>Another factor that comes into play is that the tournament bracket isn't set until Selection Sunday. As the college basketball season winds down, you can be pretty sure that the big favorites will slide into the bracket as top seeds. But for teams in the middle of the pack, nothing is certain.</p>
<p>As always when betting futures odds, be sure to look into <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/injuries" target="_blank" rel="noopener">college basketball injuries</a> and suspensions. You might find some current value in a team that is expecting to get a key player back before the NIT begins.</p>
<h2>Where can I find NIT spreads?</h2>
<p>Check out our <a href="https://www.covers.com/sports/ncaab/matchups">college basketball scores and matchups</a> page daily to see the latest college basketball lines. In addition to NIT spreads, total, and moneyline info, you'll also find game previews, betting trends, line movement history, and ATS and O/U consensus data for every National Invitational Tournament game. We don't sleep until the nets are cut down.</p>
<h2 id="prevwinners">Past NIT winners</h2>
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<th style="width: 18.5242%; height: 23px;">Year</th>
<th style="width: 44.1968%; height: 23px;">Champion</th>
<th style="width: 37.279%; height: 23px;">Runner-Up</th>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">2023</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/unt.png?width=25&height=25" alt="North Texas" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> North Texas</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/uab.png?width=25&height=25" alt="UAB" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> UAB</td>
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<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">2022</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/xav.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Xavier"> Xavier</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/tam.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Texas A&M"> Texas A&M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">2021</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/mem.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Memphis" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Memphis</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/msst.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mississippi State"> Mississippi State</td>
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<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 23px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 23px;">No tournament (COVID-19)</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 23px;"></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/tex.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Texas"> Texas</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/lip.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Utah"> Lipscomb</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">2018</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/psu.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Penn State"> Penn State</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/utah.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Utah"> Utah</td>
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<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/tcu.png?width=25&height=25" alt="TCU"> TCU</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/gt.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Georgia Tech" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Georgia Tech</td>
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<tr style="height: 23px;">
<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 23px;">2016</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 23px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/gw.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Stanford"> George Washington</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 23px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/valp.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Georgia Tech" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Valparaiso</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">2015</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/stan.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Stanford"> Stanford</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/mia.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Miami" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Miami</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">2014</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/min.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Minnesota"> Minnesota</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/smu.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Southern Methodist" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> SMU</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">2013</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/bay.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Baylor"> Baylor</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/iowa.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Iowa"> Iowa</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">2012</td>
<td style="width: 44.1968%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/stan.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Stanford"> Stanford</td>
<td style="width: 37.279%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/min.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Minnesota"> Minnesota</td>
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<h2>Schools with the highest winning percentages in NIT history</h2>
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<h2>Best NIT betting promos</h2>
<p>Betting boosts are special promotions offered by legal <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting" target="_self">sports betting sites</a> that increase the odds for a specific game, event, or prop, designed to <strong>give you better value on your bets</strong> or encourage you to <strong>sign up for a new sportsbook</strong> with unique rewards and offerings.</p>
<p>They can be a great way for bettors to get better value for their wagers, as the odds are temporarily increased, thereby increasing a potential payout. The promotions are usually limited to a specific period and are subject to terms and conditions, so it's always important to read the fine print for more details.</p>
<h3>Types of odds boosts</h3>
<p>There are a number of different types of betting boosts available, with some targeting specific games, some aimed at specific leagues, and some just enticing users to try a new sportsbook. Here are the most common types of betting boosts:</p>
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<li><strong>Odds boost</strong>: When a sportsbook enhances the value of a specifically chosen player prop or a curated parlay/SGP, offering better odds than if you normally bet or created the wager yourself.<br><br></li>
<li><strong>Profit boosts</strong>: When you are given a token that increases the value of any bet you want (such as a 25% boost on one Super Bowl bet). Sometimes these tokens are for all bets, while sometimes they have specific criteria (such parlays/SGPs only or bets above a certain price).<br><br></li>
<li><strong>Sign-up offers</strong>: Operators offer benefits such as free bonus bets after your first wager, bonus bets offered as insurance if your first bet loses, an initial account deposit match, or even giving you discounts on other services for signing up with a sportsbook.</li>
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<p><a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMLXlwsw9ICvAw" data-linkcount="gnews-editorial-image" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/googlenewsicon.svg?width=173&height=47" alt="Google News" width="173" height="47" style="font-weight: bold;"></a><br>Stay updated with the latest picks, odds, and news! Tap the <img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/staricon.jpg?width=15&height=15" alt="star" width="15" height="15" style="font-weight: bold;"> to add us to your favorites on <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMLXlwsw9ICvAw" data-linkcount="gnews-editorial-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google News</a> to never miss a story.</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/2024-nit-odds">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/mlb/mvp-odds2024 MLB MVP Odds: Soto Close to Surpassing Teammate Judge on BoardMLB MVP odds for the 2024 season are on the board, with Aaron Judge the favorite to win the AL MVP and Ronald Acuna Jr. having the best NL MVP odds.2024-03-18T16:24:00ZJason Wilson<p>Spring training games are going to start winding down and Opening Day is nearly here for the 2024 MLB season. And even though there are still some key names on the open market, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/odds/futures" target="_self">MLB futures</a> do not rest.<span> </span><span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/odds">MLB odds</a> are available for AL and NL MVP, and the latest odds have Ronald Acuna Jr. drawing the shortest number in the National League. On the American League side of things, Aaron Judge is still the favorite at some, but not all, books.</p>
<p>See who else is projected to be a top contender below.</p>
<h2 id="alodds">Odds to win 2024 AL MVP</h2>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 30px; width: 20%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://images.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/811/draft_kings.png" alt="DraftKings" width="75" height="24" style="font-weight: 400;"></th>
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<td style="height: 30px; width: 20%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nyy.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Yankees" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Aaron Judge</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 20%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+550></a></td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 20%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+650>></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+500></a></td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 20%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+600></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nyy.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Yankees" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Juan Soto</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+600></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+500></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+550></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+600></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Yordan Alvarez</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,200>></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tex.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Rangers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Corey Seager</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+700></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<1,200></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sea.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mariners" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Julio Rodriguez</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bal.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Orioles" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Adley Rutschman</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,500>></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,600></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bal.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Orioles" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Gunnar Henderson</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/kc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Royals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Bobby Witt Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Kyle Tucker</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,700>></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/laa.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Angels" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Mike Trout</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,200>></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tor.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Blue Jays" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,100></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/cle.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Guardians" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Jose Ramirez</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,500>></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bos.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Red Sox"> Rafael Devers</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,800></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tor.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Blue Jays" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Bo Bichette</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tb.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Rays"> Yandy Diaz</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+6,500>></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,000></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 31px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 31px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tex.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Rangers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Marcus Semien</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/min.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Twins" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Royce Lewis</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&amp;location=editorial"></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 20%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Jose Altuve</td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_self"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 20%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
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<p><em>Odds as of March 18, 2024.</em></p>
<h2 id="alupdate">AL MVP odds analysis</h2>
<p><strong>3/18/2024</strong>: All winter and spring, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/new-york-yankees/odds" target="_self">New York Yankees</a> outfielders <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13005/aaron-judge" target="_self">Aaron Judge</a> and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12709/juan-soto" target="_self">Juan Soto</a> have been 1-2 in the AL MVP odds. With Judge battling a lingering abdominal injury preventing him from playing in spring training games, Soto has surpassed Judge at FanDuel and matched him at Caesars. Judge is still hopeful to be ready for Opening Day, and while a stint on the IL won't prevent him from winning the award, it would put him behind the 8-ball if Soto were to start hot.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/kansas-city-royals/odds" target="_self">Kansas City Royals</a> infielder Bobby Witt Jr. has seen steady movement over the last few months. Even just two weeks ago, Witt was available at +2,000 at most books. While bet365 is still offering that line, everywhere else has shortened. If you like Witt's shot at a big power-speed breakout on top of what he already accomplished in 2023, get that best line before it goes. </p>
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<h2><strong>Previous AL MVP odds analysis</strong></h2>
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<p id="almvpupdate" class="collapse" aria-expanded="false"><strong>2/29/2024</strong>: Spring games are underway and it's mostly par for the course for MVP odds in the Junior Circuit. There have been some adjustments, though, notably Caesars lengthening Corey Seager's odds to 12/1 (he's no longer than +1,000 elsewhere) and FanDuel offering <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14328/yordan-alvarez" target="_self">Yordan Alvarez</a> at +1,100. What could stand in Alvarez's way, and why other books could follow FD's lead, is his status in the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/houston-astros/odds" target="_self">Houston Astros</a> outfield. With lingering knee injuries, the Astros might be inclined to shift him to be an even more permanent fixture at designated hitter, and no true DH has ever won an MVP award. This is the issue with betting on Shohei Ohtani in the NL this season. And if Hall of Famers David Ortiz and Edgar Martinez can't win MVP as a DH, it's doubtful that anyone will<br><strong>2/19/2024</strong>: No line movement of any significance, which has become the norm as we wait for more players to sign. However, Baltimore Orioles infielder — and reigning AL Rookie of the Year — Gunnar Henderson is dealing with a strained oblique. Whether this affects his availability or effectiveness to open the season remains to be seen.<br><strong>2/12/2024</strong>: As spring training gets closer and the same several free-agent names remain unsigned, the odds for both AL and NL MVP have remained mostly in lockstep with where it was, with some minor exceptions. As rosters start to be finalized and those FAs eventually sign, we could see more substantial movement. For now, we wait.<br><strong>2/1/2024</strong>: Pitchers and catchers are due to report in a couple of weeks and some big fish are still unsigned. As a former winner, Cody Bellinger could challenge for an MVP but he has to sign first. For now, the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/new-york-yankees/odds" target="_self">New York Yankees</a> duo of <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13005/aaron-judge" target="_self">Aaron Judge</a> and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12709/juan-soto" target="_self">Juan Soto</a> continues to lead the way. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/seattle-mariners/odds" target="_self">Seattle Mariners</a> outfielder <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/159085/julio-rodriguez" target="_self">Julio Rodriguez</a> has seen some money come in on him, though, as he's gone from +1,500 at longest to +1,300. Not massive movement, but something.<br><strong>1/15/2024</strong>: We remain in relative stasis in the American League. No big moves have come in the last couple of weeks other than Mitch Haniger rejoining the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/seattle-mariners/odds" target="_self">Seattle Mariners</a> in the trade that sent Robbie Ray to the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/san-francisco-giants/odds" target="_self">San Francisco Giants</a>, and that may not classify as a "big" move, anyway.<br><strong>1/2/2024</strong>: Now we play the waiting game. Not much has changed in the last few weeks of December as we keep checking our watches to see when the remaining big-name free agents ultimately land. For now, the duo in the Bronx — <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13005/aaron-judge" target="_self">Aaron Judge</a> and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12709/juan-soto" target="_self">Juan Soto</a> — is drawing the shortest betting odds to win AL honors.<br><strong>12/14/2023</strong>: The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/new-york-yankees/odds" target="_self">New York Yankees</a> boast a formidable duo now that they've acquired outfielder <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12709/juan-soto" target="_self">Juan Soto</a> from the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/san-diego-padres/odds" target="_self">San Diego Padres</a>, and bookmakers took notice. They're 1-2 across the board with Judge narrowly edging out his new teammate for the shortest odds available. Assuming health, Judge is understandably the best bet as a former MVP and Rookie of the Year. Hitting behind an on-base machine like Soto should only bolster his RBI opportunities while also resulting in better pitches being thrown his way — harder to pitch around him with Soto already on base. Soto is an All-Star talent with MVP upside. He's only 25 and is in his final season before free agency if you put any stock in "walk-year performance." The most interesting discrepancies on the early board belong to <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/193884/adley-rutschman" target="_self">Adley Rutschman</a> and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12814/carlos-correa" target="_self">Carlos Correa</a>. Rutschman may suffer in the eyes of voters because he doesn't boast the same eye-popping offensive numbers that some of his peers do, but he's a complete player, especially behind the plate. In Year 3, if he adds a little more pop, he could easily make a run and the +2,500 available at FanDuel may be long gone by May. Correa is among the favorites at DraftKings, maybe a tier or two below the top shelf, and is further down at Caesars (50/1) and way down the board at FanDuel (100/1). His talent is undeniable but he's constantly injured and he's probably worth a wait-and-see. <br><strong>11/20/2023</strong>: Corey Seager and Mookie Betts made admirable pushes, but neither would ultimately knock the eventual winner off his throne. Shohei Ohtani is now a free agent after winning his second AL MVP in three years thanks to hitting .304/.412/.654 with 44 home runs, 95 RBI, and 20 stolen bases to go along with a 3.14 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 167 strikeouts in 132 innings pitched. Next season's version will not include the pitching side of things, but he showed that he was likely worthy of the award with his bat alone, the pitching only sweetened the deal.</p>
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<h2 id="nlodds">Odds to win 2024 NL MVP</h2>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://images.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/811/draft_kings.png" alt="DraftKings" width="75" height="24" style="font-weight: 400;"></th>
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<td style="height: 30px; width: 34.9076%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Ronald Acuna Jr.</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+500></a></td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+500></a></td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+450></a></td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+500></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Mookie Betts</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+650></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+650></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+600></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+700>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Shohei Ohtani</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+750></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+950>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+600></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+850></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sd.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Padres" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Fernando Tatis Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/phi.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Phillies" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Bryce Harper</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Freddie Freeman</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,200>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+900></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Matt Olson</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,400>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/ari.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Diamondbacks" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Corbin Carroll</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,200>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sd.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Padres" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Manny Machado</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,900>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/phi.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Phillies" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Trea Turner</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,800></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Austin Riley</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,800></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nym.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mets" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Francisco Lindor</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nym.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mets" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Pete Alonso</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/cin.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Reds"> Elly De La Cruz</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/stl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cardinals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Nolan Arenado</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michael Harris II</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+12,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+10,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+8,000></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/stl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cardinals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Paul Goldschmidt</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+4,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,300></a></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/mil.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Brewers"> William Contreras</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+12,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+10,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+8,000></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<p><em>Odds as of March 18, 2024.</em></p>
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<h2 id="nlupdate">NL MVP odds analysis</h2>
<p><strong>3/4/2024:</strong> And just like that, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12276/ronald-acuna-jr." target="_self">Ronald Acuna Jr.</a> appears poised for Opening Day. He's been playing since his knee flared up and it doesn't look like it will cost him any time or effectiveness. It could mean a couple of DH days are in his future, but not enough to generate concern just yet.</p>
<p>Beyond that, there has just been no real odds movement as we await the start of the regular season.</p>
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<h2><strong>Previous NL MVP odds analysis</strong></h2>
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<p id="nlmvpupdate" class="collapse" aria-expanded="false"><strong>3/4/2024:</strong> Some spring injuries are relatively meaningless, with general aches and pains following a lengthy offseason. Others, however, portend more serious ends. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12276/ronald-acuna-jr." target="_self">Ronald Acuna Jr.</a>, who won NL MVP in 2023 and is the early favorite to win it again, is undergoing tests on his right knee. The Atlanta Braves have stated that it's not expected to keep him out for Opening Day, but this is the same leg he injured in 2021 when he tore his ACL. Monitor the situation because if he misses time, or is otherwise hampered, it would affect his chances in this market.<br><strong>2/29/2024:</strong> Cody Bellinger re-signed with the Chicago Cubs on a three-year, $80-million contract that includes opt-out clauses after each of the first two years. Bellinger — winner of the 2019 award — finished 10th in MVP voting last year, his first season with the Cubs. It was also his best season since his MVP campaign with the Dodgers, as he hit .307/.356/.525 with 26 homers in 130 games for the Cubbies. He's trading as long as 100/1 and isn't listed at every book yet. DraftKings is a bit of an outlier with a couple of players who are deemed as long shots by other sportsbooks. DK has Elly De La Cruz, Michael Harris, and William Contreras at +4,000 while FD and bet365 have them all between +10,000 and +12,000. So if you plan to throw your hat into that ring, going with the higher odds is the best choice.<br><strong>2/1/2024:</strong> There has been no significant movement in the NL MVP market since our last update. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/san-diego-padres/odds" target="_self">San Diego Padres</a> infielder <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13310/manny-machado" target="_self">Manny Machado</a> has seen his odds lengthen at some books, but it's mostly negligible.<br><strong>1/15/2024:</strong> The biggest curiosity remains how books are treating <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12397/shohei-ohtani" target="_self">Shohei Ohtani</a>. He could very easily win multiple MVP awards during his Dodgers tenure, but he will be limited to being a designated hitter in 2024 and no traditional DH has ever won the honor. Obviously, there's a first time for nearly everything and Ohtani is a prodigious talent with the bat, but his offensive stats in previous years likely wouldn't have won him the hardware on their own.<br><strong>1/2/2024: </strong>Like in the AL, there has been minimal odds movement on the Senior Circuit board. One minor bit of movement had <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/194333/corbin-carroll" target="_self">Corbin Carroll</a> go from 25/1 to 22/1 at FanDuel after other books had him listed at 18/1. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12397/shohei-ohtani" target="_self">Shohei Ohtani</a> was drawing the shortest odds at Caesars but has since drawn even with <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12276/ronald-acuna-jr." target="_self">Ronald Acuna Jr.</a>, who is the betting favorite at most books after completing a ridiculous 40/70 campaign in 2023. <br><strong>12/14/2023: </strong>The talk of the town is obviously <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12397/shohei-ohtani" target="_self">Shohei Ohtani</a>. The newest addition to the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/los-angeles-dodgers/odds" target="_self">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> lineup is one of the most feared hitters in the game. The problem with picking him to win MVP this year, despite having won two of the last three AL trophies, is that he will not pitch. That added layer has been a key reason for his success and why he felt inevitable to win in 2023. No traditional DH has ever won an MVP. Granted, Ohtani's whole MLB experience has been unprecedented, but his odds are skewed either way. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12276/ronald-acuna-jr." target="_self">Ronald Acuna Jr.</a> is getting the shortest odds at most books to repeat as NL MVP. Were he to pull it off, he'd be the first back-to-back NL MVP winner since Albert Pujols won in 2008 and 2009. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/194333/corbin-carroll" target="_self">Corbin Carroll</a> is worth keeping an eye on. Carroll was unanimously named NL Rookie of the Year in 2023 and was getting some consideration for MVP before Acuna stormed to a 40/70 season and cemented his status. Barring a sophomore slump, Carroll possesses a similar power-speed combo to Acuna that should continue to blossom.<br><strong>11/20/2023: <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12276/ronald-acuna-jr." target="_self">Ronald Acuna Jr.</a></strong><span> became the fifth player in MLB history to hit at least 40 home runs while stealing at least 40 bases. The swiped bags were never in question, as he finished the season with an MLB-leading 73 — making him just the fourth player since 2000 to steal 70+ bases in a season (2009 Jacoby Ellsbury, 2007 Jose Reyes, and 2004 Scott Podsednik being the others). He needed 10 home runs in September to reach 40 on the season. He hit 11. Acuna finished second in the NL batting title race behind <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/27835/luis-arraez" target="_self">Luis Arraez</a> in a truly electric season</span><span>.</span></p>
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<h2>Previous MVP winners</h2>
<p>Here are the last 10 winners of the AL and NL MVP Award, with Mike Trout leading the way as a three-time winner. Bryce Harper has won twice with two different teams and Miguel Cabrera was the last player to win back-to-back MVP awards (2012-13). Barry Bonds holds the record for most MVP awards (seven)</p>
<p>The New York Yankees have won the most MVPs in MLB history with 23 while the St. Louis Cardinals are second, leading all NL teams, with 21. No player for the Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets, or Tampa Bay Rays has ever won MVP.</p>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 33.3%; text-align: center;">Year</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 33.3%; text-align: center;">American League Winner</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 33.3%; text-align: center;">National League Winner</th>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2023</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/laa.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Angels" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Shohei Ohtani</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves"> Ronald Acuna Jr.</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="height: 30px; width: 33.3%; text-align: center;">2022</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 33.3%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nyy.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Yankees" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Aaron Judge</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 33.3%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/stl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cardinals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Paul Goldschmidt</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2021</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/laa.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Angels" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Shohei Ohtani</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/phi.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Phillies" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Bryce Harper</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/chw.png?width=25&height=25" alt="White Sox" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Jose Abreu</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Freddie Freeman</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/laa.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Angels" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Mike Trout</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Cody Bellinger</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2018</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bos.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Red Sox" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Mookie Betts</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/mil.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Brewers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Christian Yelich</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Jose Altuve</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/mia.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Marlins" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Giancarlo Stanton</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2016</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/laa.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Angels" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Mike Trout</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/chc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cubs" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Kris Bryant</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2015</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tor.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Blue Jays" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Josh Donaldson</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/was.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Nationals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Bryce Harper</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2014</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/laa.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Angels" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Mike Trout</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Clayton Kershaw</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;">2013</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/det.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Tigers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Miguel Cabrera</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/pit.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Pirates" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Andrew McCutchen</td>
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<h2>Popular MLB futures markets</h2>
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<li><a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/world-series/odds" target="_self">MLB World Series odds</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/cy-young-odds" target="_self">MLB Cy Young odds</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/rookie-of-the-year-odds" target="_self">MLB Rookie of the Year odds</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/playoff-odds" target="_self">MLB playoff odds</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/home-run-title-odds" target="_self">MLB HR title odds</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>Understanding MLB MVP odds</h2>
<p>Most sportsbooks will display odds in the American format as listed above. When Goldschmidt ran away with the MVP award in 2022 his odds had a minus (-) sign ahead of the number for a large part of the season. </p>
<ul>
<li>Paul Goldschmidt -6,000</li>
</ul>
<p>That means that a bettor in August had to wager $6,000 to win $100 by betting on Goldy to win MVP. Before the season starts, almost every player will have a plus (+) sign ahead of their odds.</p>
<ul>
<li>Shohei Ohtani +200</li>
</ul>
<p>That means a bettor would have profited $200 for a $100 wager on Ohtani before the season started. </p>
<p>If American odds aren't your thing, simply use a tool like <a href="https://www.covers.com/editorial/HowToBet/OddsConverter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our odds converter</a> to switch the odds to decimal or fractional format. Most online sportsbooks also give you the option to change the odds format that you see.</p>
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<p>Track their movement with our <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/2024-nit-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NIT odds</a> and follow along with each round of the 2024 National Invitational Tournament as we update our bracket daily.</p>
<h2 id="bracket">The 2024 NIT bracket</h2>
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<h2>NIT schedule</h2>
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<td style="width: 18.5242%; height: 30px;">March 17</td>
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<h2>How are teams chosen for the NIT?</h2>
<p>The National Invitation Tournament features the top teams that did not receive an invitation to the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Automatic bids are given to teams that had the best regular season record in their conference but were eliminated from their postseason conference tournament. </p>
<p>The selection committee then fills out the remaining spots with at-large selections. These selections are based on a team's overall performance throughout the season, including factors like their record, strength of schedule, quality wins, and various advanced metrics.</p>
<p>Once the field is determined, teams are seeded and placed into a bracket, and the tournament proceeds in a single-elimination format until a champion is crowned.</p>
<h2>Where are the NIT Semifinals and Championship games being played?</h2>
<p>The 2024 NIT Semifinals and National Championship Game will be played at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Built in 1928 on the sprawling campus of Butler University, "Indiana's basketball cathedral" was the largest hoops arena in America until 1950. It has since undergone extensive renovations that have modernized the interior while preserving the charming architectural features that have made the Hinkle Fieldhouse a National Historic Landmark.</p>
<h2>Tips for filling out your NIT bracket</h2>
<p>Here are a few things you'll want to consider when filling out your own NIT bracket:</p>
<p><strong>Know the teams: </strong>Familiarize yourself with the teams participating in the tournament. Understand their playing styles, key players, recent performances, and any injuries that might impact their gameplay.</p>
<p><strong>Consider recent performance:</strong> Look at how teams have performed in their most recent games leading up to the NIT. Teams with momentum often perform well in tournaments.</p>
<p><strong>Analyze matchups:</strong> Pay attention to the matchups between teams. Consider factors such as offensive and defensive strengths and weaknesses, styles of play, and head-to-head history if available.</p>
<p><strong>Look for experience:</strong> Teams with players who have prior postseason experience may have an advantage in high-pressure situations. Consider the experience of both the players and the coaching staff.</p>
<p><strong>Beware of fatigue: </strong>Some teams may be fatigued from a long regular season or conference tournament play. Consider how well-rested teams are and whether fatigue (and travel) might impact their performance.</p>
<p><strong>Study statistics:</strong> Analyze team statistics such as scoring offense and defense, rebounding, turnovers, and shooting percentages. These can provide insights into team strengths and weaknesses.</p>
<p><strong>Trust your instincts: </strong>Ultimately, filling out a bracket involves some level of intuition. Don't be afraid to go with your gut, even if your picks run contrary to popular opinion.</p>
<h2>Schools with the most NIT titles</h2>
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</div><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/2024-nit-bracket">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/nhl/blackhawks-vs-kings-picks-predictions-march-19-2024Blackhawks vs Kings Odds, Picks, and Predictions Tonight: Defensive Battle in LANHL odds, picks, and predictions for the Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings on March 19. NHL betting best bet and free pick analysis.2024-03-18T16:10:00ZTony Sartori<p>Tuesday’s NHL nightcap features a Western Conference tilt with the Los Angeles Kings hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/odds">NHL odds</a> have Los Angeles as a massive –360 favorite while the total sits at 5.5.</p>
<p>The Under has been the bet to make when these two teams have squared off over the past couple of seasons, going 5-0 over the past five meetings. There were five or fewer total goals scored in each of those five outings.</p>
<p>Will the Under cash once again, or can the goals pick up? Find out in my free <a href="https://www.covers.com/picks/nhl">NHL picks</a> for Blackhawks vs. Kings on Tuesday, March 19.</p>
<h2 id="Odds">Blackhawks vs Kings odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Blackhawks vs Kings predictions</h2>
<p>The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/teams/main/los-angeles-kings/odds">Los Angeles Kings</a> are one of the best Under teams in the league, and that trend has been exasperated lately with five or fewer total goals scored in each of its past five games. The Under is 5-0 over that stretch.</p>
<p>This trend exists due to a couple of factors. First, the offense has gone cold as the Kings are averaging just 2.2 goals scored over those five games.</p>
<p>On the season, they now rank in the bottom half of the league in goals scored per game and shooting percentage. Second, the goaltending has been tremendous as <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/players/520/cam-talbot">Cam Talbot</a> is once again expected to start between the pipes.</p>
<p>He is coming off a shutout against the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/teams/main/chicago-blackhawks/odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chicago Blackhawks</a>, a game that resulted in a 5-0 victory for Los Angeles. I believe we will see a similar result on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Talbot now boasts a .917 SV% and 2.43 GAA through 43 appearances in the crease this year. Now, his job is certainly made easier by the fact that he plays behind one of the best defensive teams in hockey.</p>
<p>At 5-on-5, the Kings rank sixth in expected goals against per 60 minutes (xGA/60). With this combination of great defensive play and excellent goaltending, it is not shocking that they rank in the top five in goals allowed per game, shots on goal allowed per game and penalty kill percentage.</p>
<p>It’s incredibly tough to score against this group, especially if you are a Hawks offense that ranks in the bottom five in goals scored per game, shots on goal per game, power play percentage, and shooting percentage. They are even worse analytically, ranking last in expected goals for per 60 minutes (xGF/60) at 5-on-5.</p>
<p><strong>My best bet</strong>: Under 5.5 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-104 at FanDuel</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Blackhawks vs Kings same-game parlay</h2>
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<p>Another reason to like the Under in this contest is that goaltender Petr Mrazek is expected to guard the cage for Chicago. Despite playing against this disaster of a team, Mrazek has put together a tremendous campaign with a .907 SV% and 3.03 GAA through 47 appearances between the pipes.</p>
<p>This success is likely to continue against a below-average Kings offense, especially given Mrazek’s incredible history against them. Through seven career appearances against Los Angeles, he is 3-2-1 with a commanding .957 SV% and 1.32 GAA.</p>
<p>There were five or fewer total goals scored in six of those seven outings. Combining the Under with the Kings moneyline is a good way to back such a massive favorite at plus-money.</p>
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<h2>Blackhawks vs Kings moneyline and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p>The Kings opened as a -360 favorite and are holding steady at that mark. I do not know how much the market will want to push a team towards the four-dollar mark, but there is really not a single reason to like Chicago here as Los Angeles is better offensively, defensively, in net, on special teams, and in the faceoff circle.</p>
<p>That brings us to the total, which opened at 5.5 and also remains at that number. If you like the Under, I suggest locking it in sooner rather than later as the market is only to keep pushing this line down.</p>
<p>Both goaltenders are strong, both offenses are below average, and the trends all point to a low-scoring game.</p>
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<h2>Blackhawks vs Kings betting trend to know</h2>
<p>The Under is 5-0 over the past five meetings between these two teams. Find more <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/matchup/trends/287781">NHL betting trends</a> for Blackhawks vs. Kings.</p>
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<h2>Blackhawks vs Kings game info</h2>
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<p>He'll now head a few hours south to headline the final leg of the Florida Swing: the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course.</p>
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<h2 id="Odds">Odds to win the 2024 Valspar Championship</h2>
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<h2 id="Field_and_favorites">Valspar Championship field and favorites</h2>
<p>Despite sharing an 18-hold lead and having the 54-hole lead to himself, Xander Schauffele couldn't seal the deal on what would have been the biggest win of his career. </p>
<p>However, his form coming into the week is undeniable and his status as an 8/1 favorite reflects just that. He's finished T10 or better in seven of his last 10 starts going back to August in a stretch that includes two runner-ups and a T3. </p>
<p>Two-time Valspar champ (2021, 2022) Sam Burns is second on the board at 11/1 despite cooling down after a hot start to the season. He logged four straight Top-10 finishes over the West Coast Swing before going T30 at Bay Hill and T45 at THE PLAYERS.</p>
<p>2015 winner Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas are third and fourth at +1,400 apiece after missing the cut at TPC Sawgrass. Brian Harman rounds out the Top 5 at 22/1 after falling just short over the weekend (T2).</p>
<p>Defending champion Taylor Moore is on the board between 60/1 and 75/1 after going T48 at Bay Hill and T31 last week.</p>
<h2 id="Best_bets">Valspar Championship picks and predictions</h2>
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<h2 id="Recent_winners">Valspar Championship recent winners and odds history</h2>
<p>Here are the recent Valspar Championship winners and their closing odds to win:</p>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 33.3238%;">2023</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 33.3238%;">Taylor Moore</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 33.3238%;">+5,000</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3238%;">2022</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">Sam Burns</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">+2,000</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3238%;">2021</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">Sam Burns</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">+6,000</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3238%;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;"><em>No event: COVID-19 related.</em></td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;"></td>
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<td style="width: 33.3238%;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">Paul Casey</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">+2,000</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3238%;">2018</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">Paul Casey</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">+2,000</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3238%;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">Adam Hadwin</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">+8,000</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3238%;">2016</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">Charl Schwartzel</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">+3,000</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3238%;">2015</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">Jordan Spieth</td>
<td style="width: 33.3238%;">+1,200</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 9.90988%; height: 23.3333px;">March 21-22</td>
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<td style="width: 9.90988%; height: 23.3333px;">March 23-24</td>
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<td style="width: 9.90988%; height: 23.3333px;">April 6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona</td>
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<td style="width: 9.90988%; height: 23.3333px;">April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona</td>
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<h2 id="odds">March Madness odds</h2>
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<h2 id="bracket">All things bracket</h2>
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<h2 id="picks">March Madness picks</h2>
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<h2 i="past">Past March Madness winners</h2>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%;">2023-24</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%;">TBD</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%;">TBD</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%;">2022-23</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%;">Connecticut Huskies</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%;">+2000</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%;">2021-22</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%;">Kansas Jayhawks</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%;">+900</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%;">2020-21</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%;">Baylor Bears</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%;">+500</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 18px;">2019-20</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 18px;"><em>Tournament cancelled</em></td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 18px;">N/A</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2018-19</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Virginia Cavaliers</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+675</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2017-18</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Villanova Wildcats</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+570</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2016-17</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">North Carolina Tar Heels</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+535</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2015-16</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Villanova Wildcats</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+1,500</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2014-15</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Duke Blue Devils</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+1,000</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2013-14</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Connecticut Huskies</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+9,500</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2012-13</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Louisville Cardinals</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+450</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2011-12</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Kentucky Wildcats</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+185</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2010-11</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Connecticut Huskies</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+2,500</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2009-10</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Duke Blue Devils</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+650</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2008-09</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">North Carolina Tar Heels</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+400</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2007-08</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Kansas Jayhawks</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+700</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2006-07</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Florida Gators</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+400</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2005-06</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Florida Gators</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+2,000</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2004-05</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">North Carolina Tar Heels</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+350</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2003-04</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Connecticut Huskies</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+450</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2002-03</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Syracuse Orange</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+1,800</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2001-02</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Maryland Terrapins</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+350</td>
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<td style="width: 17.4318%; height: 17px;">2000-01</td>
<td style="width: 31.6024%; height: 17px;">Duke Blue Devils</td>
<td style="width: 50.8649%; height: 17px;">+250</td>
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<p>That doesn’t mean it can’t be a profitable one, and that’s what I’m banking on as I deliver my three best <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/player-props" target="_self">NHL player props</a> for today’s slate.</p>
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<h2>NHL prop picks and best bets for March 18</h2>
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<li><strong>Kadri Over 0.5 points (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=82&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-170 at Bet99</a>)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Tuch Over 0.5 goals (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=82&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">+220 at Bet99</a>)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Ovechkin Over 0.5 points (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=82&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-180 at Bet99</a>)</strong></li>
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<h3>Prop bet #1: Catching Kadri</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/teams/main/calgary-flames/odds" target="_self">Calgary Flames</a>' leading scorer, Nazem Kadri, has registered a point in three straight games, and a fourth would match a season-best. Kadri was one of the main driving forces Saturday night as the Flames dumped the Montreal Canadiens 5-2, picking up his 23rd goal of the season, along with an assist.</p>
<p>The 33-year-old has been getting it done at home of late, recording points in five straight games at the Scotiabank Saddledome, and in eight of his last 10.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/teams/main/washington-capitals/odds" target="_self">Washington Capitals</a> are right in the middle of the pack in terms of goals against, 15th at 3.06, so it’s not like they’re offering an airtight defense.</p>
<p>A wager on <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/players/369/nazem-kadri" target="_self">Nazem Kadri odds</a> to register a single point is an easy one to ease you into Monday’s action.</p>
<p><strong>Nazem Kadri prop</strong>: Over 0.5 points (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=82&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-170 at Bet99</a>)</p>
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<h3>Prop bet #2: Tuch and roll</h3>
<p>When I’m targeting a goal-scoring prop, I like the player to have a decent recent history against the opponent, and even a decent showing in recent games.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/teams/main/buffalo-sabres/odds" target="_self">Buffalo Sabres</a> winger Alex Tuch checks off both boxes and has +220 odds to light the lamp against a Seattle team that ranks inside the Top 10 in goals against.</p>
<p>Tuch has points in two of the last three games, with a goal against the Red Wings on February 12 in a 7-3 win, while picking up an assist in the rematch Saturday night. In three career matchups against the Kraken, the 27-year-old has three goals and four points.</p>
<p>He tallied a goal and an assist in Buffalo’s 5-2 home win over Seattle on January 9, while picking up a pair of goals in a January 2023 game. Buffalo is also catching Seattle at a good time, with the Kraken having dropped four straight.</p>
<p>During that span, Seattle has been outscored 14-6, a goals against average of 3.5. I’ll happily bet on <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/players/1624/alex-tuch" target="_self">Alex Tuch's odds</a> of lighting the lamp.</p>
<p><strong>Alex Tuch prop</strong>: Over 0.5 goals (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=82&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">+220 at Bet99</a>)</p>
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<h3>Prop bet #3: The Great 8</h3>
<p>Let’s wrap this up with NHL royalty, as Alexander Ovechkin comes into this contest against Calgary off a game-winning goal performance to dust the Vancouver Canucks 2-1.</p>
<p>That goal broke a four-game goalless drought for the Great 8, and he rolls into the Saddledome having gone two straight games without a point against the Flames. That’s the limit number for him, as Ovechkin has never gone three consecutive games without a point against the Flames in his storied career.</p>
<p>The first time it happened, Ovechkin responded with two assists, while pumping seven shots on goal in a November 2014 matchup. In 2018, he picked up a single assist to break the goose egg.</p>
<p>He has three goals and four assists in the eight March games, and while they aren’t the greatest Alex Ovechkin odds we've seen, I still love for him to find the score sheet.</p>
<p><strong>Alexander Ovechkin prop</strong>: Over 0.5 points (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=82&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-180 at Bet99</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Picks">Covers' March Madness best bets + SGPs</h2>
<h3 id="First_Four_Tuesday">16 Wagner vs 16 Howard (March 19, 6:30 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>J.D. Yonke's best bet: Over 128 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-108 at DraftKings</a>)</h3>
<p>Wagner’s defense may have some decent numbers, but it hasn’t been tested; The Seahawks’ strength of opposing offenses ranks just 354th, per Kenpom, and Howard is a different test entirely — the Bison rank 20th in 3-point shooting (37.4%) led by Marcus Dockery and Seth Towns.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Over 128<br><br>Marcus Dockery Over 2.5 made threes</p>
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<p><em>Read J.D.'s full analysis in his <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/wagner-vs-howard-picks-prediction-offenses-do-damange-in-opener" target="_self">Wagner vs. Howard predictions</a>.</em></p>
<h3>10 Colorado State vs 10 Virginia (March 19, 9:00 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Ed Scimia's best bet: Over 120.5 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-110 at FanDuel</a>)</h3>
<p>The Rams have played above this total in 32 of their 34 games this year, while the Cavaliers have hit the Over in four of their last five games — all of which were played at higher totals than this line — while Virginia has also gone Over 120.5 points in 20 of its 33 games this season.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Over 120.5<br><br>Colorado State moneyline<br><br>Isaiah Stevens Over 5.5 assists</p>
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<p><em>Read Ed's full analysis in his <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/colorado-state-vs-virginia-picks-prediction-overcorrection" target="_self">Colorado State vs. Virginia predictions</a>.</em></p>
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<h3 id="First_Four_Wednesday">16 Grambling vs 16 Montana State (March 20, 6:30 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Rob Paul's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Rob's full analysis in his Gambling vs. Montana State predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>10 Colorado vs 10 Boise State (March 20, 9:00 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>J.D. Yonke's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read J.D.'s full analysis in his Colorado vs. Boise State predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>9 Michigan State vs 8 Mississippi State (March 21, 12:15 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Jason Logan's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Jason's full analysis in his Michigan State vs. Mississippi State predictions.</em></p>
<h3>11 Duquesne vs 6 BYU (March 21, 12:45 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Doug Farmer's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Doug's full analysis in his Duquesne vs. BYU predictions.</em></p>
<h3>14 Akron vs 3 Creighton (March 21, 1:40 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Rohit Ponnaiya's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Rohit's full analysis in his Akron vs. Creighton predictions.</em></p>
<h3>15 Long Beach State vs 2 Arizona (March 21, 2:00 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Jason Logan's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Jason's full analysis in his Long Beach State vs. Arizona predictions.</em></p>
<h3>16 Wagner/Howard vs 1 UNC (March 21, 2:45 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Jason Logan's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Jason's full analysis in his Wagner/Howard vs. UNC predictions.</em></p>
<h3>14 Morehead State vs 3 Illinois (March 21, 3:10 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Doug Farmer's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Doug's full analysis in his Morehead State vs. Illinois predictions.</em></p>
<h3>11 Oregon vs 6 South Carolina (March 21, 4:10 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Rohit Ponnaiya's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Rohit's full analysis in his Oregon vs. South Carolina predictions.</em></p>
<h3>10 Nevada vs 7 Dayton (March 21, 4:30 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Jason Logan's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Jason's full analysis in his Nevada vs. Dayton predictions.</em></p>
<h3>10 Colorado State/Virginia vs 7 Texas (March 21, 6:50 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Rohit Ponnaiya's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Rohit's full analysis in his Colorado State/Virginia vs. Texas predictions.</em></p>
<h3>14 Oakland vs 3 Kentucky (March 21, 7:10 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Chris Hatfield's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Chris' full analysis in his Oakland vs. Kentucky predictions.</em></p>
<h3>12 McNeese vs 5 Gonzaga (March 21, 7:25 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Rohit Ponnaiya's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Rohit's full analysis in his McNeese vs. Gonzaga predictions.</em></p>
<h3>15 South Dakota State vs 2 Iowa State (March 21, 7:35 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Doug Farmer's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Doug's full analysis in his South Dakota State vs. Iowa State predictions.</em></p>
<h3>15 Saint Peter's vs 2 Tennessee (March 21, 9:20 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Rohit Ponnaiya's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Rohit's full analysis in his Saint Peter's vs. Tennessee predictions.</em></p>
<h3>11 NC State vs 6 Texas Tech (March 21, 9:40 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Chris Hatfield's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Chris' full analysis in his NC State vs. Texas Tech predictions.</em></p>
<h3>13 Samford vs 4 Kansas (March 21, 9:55 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Rohit Ponnaiya's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Rohit's full analysis in his Samford vs. Kansas predictions.</em></p>
<h3>10 Drake vs 7 Washington State (March 21, 10:05 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Doug Farmer's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Doug's full analysis in his Drake vs. Washington State predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>9 Northwestern vs 8 Florida Atlantic (March 22, 12:15 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Doug Farmer's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Doug's full analysis in his Northwestern vs. Florida Atlantic predictions.</em></p>
<h3>14 Colgate vs 3 Baylor (March 22, 12:45 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Jason Logan's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Jason's full analysis in his Colgate vs. Baylor predictions.</em></p>
<h3>12 UAB vs 5 San Diego State (March 22, 1:45 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Doug Farmer's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Doug's full analysis in his UAB vs. San Diego State predictions.</em></p>
<h3>15 Western Kentucky vs 2 Marquette (March 22, 2:00 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Chris Hatfield's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Chris' full analysis in his Western Kentucky vs. Marquette predictions.</em></p>
<h3>16 Stetson vs 1 UConn (March 22, 2:45 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Doug Farmer's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Doug's full analysis in his Stetson vs. UConn predictions.</em></p>
<h3>11 New Mexico vs 6 Clemson (March 22, 3:10 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Jason Logan's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Jason's full analysis in his New Mexico vs. Clemson predictions.</em></p>
<h3>13 Yale vs 4 Auburn (March 22, 4:10 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Doug Farmer's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Doug's full analysis in his Yale vs. Auburn predictions.</em></p>
<h3>10 Colorado/Boise State vs 7 Florida (March 22, 4:30 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Chris Hatfield's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Chris' full analysis in his Colorado/Boise State vs. Florida predictions.</em></p>
<h3>9 Texas A&M vs 8 Nebraska (March 22, 6:50 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Chris Hatfield's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Chris' full analysis in his Texas A&M vs. Nebraska predictions.</em></p>
<h3>13 Vermont vs 4 Duke (March 22, 7:10 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Chris Hatfield's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Chris' full analysis in his Vermont vs. Duke predictions.</em></p>
<h3>16 Grambling/Montana State vs 1 Purdue (March 22, 7:25 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Rohit Ponnaiya's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Rohit's full analysis in his Grambling/Montana State vs. Purdue predictions.</em></p>
<h3>13 Charleston vs 4 Alabama (March 22, 7:35 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Jason Logan's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Jason's full analysis in his Charleston vs. Alabama predictions.</em></p>
<h3>16 Longwood vs 1 Houston (March 22, 9:20 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Chris Hatfield's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Chris' full analysis in his Longwood vs. Houston predictions.</em></p>
<h3>12 James Madison vs 5 Wisconsin (March 22, 9:40 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Chris Hatfield's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Chris' full analysis in his James Madison vs. Wisconsin predictions.</em></p>
<h3>9 TCU vs 8 Utah State (March 22, 9:55 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Rohit Ponnaiya's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Rohit's full analysis in his TCU vs. Utah State predictions.</em></p>
<h3>12 Grand Canyon vs 5 Saint Mary's (March 22, 10:05 p.m. ET)</h3>
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<h3>Jason Logan's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Jason's full analysis in his Grand Canyon vs. Saint Mary's predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<h3>WRITER's best bet: Pick (odds)</h3>
<p>Sentence about the pick.</p>
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<h3>Same-game parlay</h3>
<p>***SGP BRICK***</p>
<p><em>Read Writers's full analysis in his team vs. team predictions.</em></p>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23.3333px;">March 17</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">Selection Sunday</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23.3333px;">March 19-20</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;"><strong>First Four</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">First Round</td>
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<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">Second Round</td>
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<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">Sweet 16</td>
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<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 10px;">Elite Eight</td>
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<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">Final Four</td>
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<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">National Championship Game</td>
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<p><a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMLXlwsw9ICvAw" data-linkcount="gnews-editorial-image" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/googlenewsicon.svg?width=173&height=47" alt="Google News" width="173" height="47" style="font-weight: bold;"></a><br>Stay updated with the latest picks, odds, and news! Tap the <img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/staricon.jpg?width=15&height=15" alt="star" width="15" height="15" style="font-weight: bold;"> to add us to your favorites on <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMLXlwsw9ICvAw" data-linkcount="gnews-editorial-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google News</a> to never miss a story.</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/best-bets-2024">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/final-four-oddsMarch Madness Final Four Odds: UConn, Houston Betting Favorites to Reach ArizonaMarch Madness Final Four betting odds and analysis for the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, with UConn (-110) and Houston (+125) favored to reach Arizona. 2024-03-18T15:11:00ZJason Wilson<p>Selection Sunday has come and gone and now it's time to start thinking about the <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/odds">March Madness odds</a> and which <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/odds/futures">college basketball futures</a> to target before the 2024 NCAA Tournament officially tips off. </p>
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<p>The teams receiving the most attention are the defending champion UConn Huskies and the Houston Cougars. Both programs are expected to be popular in many <a href=" Two teams receiving considerable attention are the UConn Huskies and Houston Cougars. The Huskies, as defending champions, and the No. 1 Cougars are expected to be popular choices in many March Madness brackets, making it wise to consider capitalizing on their value before it diminishes." target="_blank" rel="noopener">March Madness brackets</a>, making it wise to consider capitalizing on their value before it diminishes.</p>
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<p>Before you lock in any <a href="https://www.covers.com/picks/ncaab">college basketball picks</a>, let's run down the full list of 2024 Final Four odds. </p>
<h2 id="odds">2024 Final Four odds</h2>
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<h2>What is the Final Four?</h2>
<p>The Final Four is the culminating event of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness. The tournament consists of 68 Division I programs, with teams selected based on their performance during the regular season and conference tournaments.</p>
<p>The Final Four is the last stage of the tournament with the four remaining teams that have advanced through the previous rounds from the East, Midwest, South, and West regions. These four teams play in a single-elimination format over the first weekend in April, with the winners of the two semifinal games advancing to the championship game.</p>
<p>The Final Four is one of the most popular and highly anticipated events in college basketball, drawing large crowds of fans and generating significant media attention. In 2022, the two Final Four games were seen by a combined 29.3 million viewers. It is also a major event for the host city, with activities and events scheduled around the tourney.</p>
<p>Sports bettors track which teams have the best chance of appearing in the NCAA Tournament's semifinal round by viewing Final Four odds determined by professional bookmakers. These odds typically appear at the beginning of the tournament and are updated in real-time until the games conclude and the remaining two finalists are chosen.</p>
<h2>Final Four props</h2>
<p>Let's take a look at a variety of March Madness props available on offer from various sportsbooks.</p>
<h3>How many #1 seeds will make the Final Four?</h3>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 50%;">Over 0.5</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 50%;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<-667>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;">Under 0.5</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+475>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;">Over 1.5</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+105>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;">Under 1.5</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<-125>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;">Over 2.5</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+525>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;">Under 2.5</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<-769>></a></td>
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<p>The top seeds are the top seeds for a reason. Still, crazy things can happen. Just last year, for the first time ever, not a single No. 1 seed reached the Final Four. Will lightning strike twice? For such an improbable occurrence, +475 seems a little light for it to come true once again, especially so quickly.</p>
<p>Connecticut, Houston, and Purdue are each the top seed in their respective conference, and all three rank out among the Top 3 teams in the nation, according to <a href="https://kenpom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KenPom</a> and <a href="https://barttorvik.com/#" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bart Torvik</a>. All seem borderline unstoppable and UConn won the tournament as a No. 4 seed in 2023. Still, for all three — North Carolina — to make it to the Final Four might be a tall order, which is why Over 2.5 is fetching longer odds than for none to make it.</p>
<p>Kansas was the only No. 1 seed to make the Final Four in 2022, while Gonzaga and Baylor did it in 2021. The last time three top seeds reached the Final Four was 2015, when Kentucky, Wisconsin, and eventual champion Duke made the dance. </p>
<h3>How many #2 seeds will make the Final Four?</h3>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+320>></a></td>
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<p>While no No. 1 seed played in the Final Four last year, neither did a No. 2 seed (or a No. 3 for that matter). National Champion UConn was the highest-seeded team left as a No. 4.</p>
<p>Villanova and Duke were each conference 2-seeds in 2022 when they reached the Final Four, but that's a rare occurrence. Prior to that, the most recent year with multiple No. 2s in the Final Four was 2012.</p>
<p><em>Odds as of March 18, 2024.</em></p>
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<h2 id="history">Programs with the most Final Four appearances</h2>
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<td style="width: 40.9412%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/unc.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> North Carolina</td>
<td style="width: 58.2353%; height: 30px;">21</td>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 40.9412%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/ucla.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> UCLA</td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 58.2353%;">19</td>
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<td style="width: 40.9412%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/duke.png" alt="Browns" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Duke</td>
<td style="width: 58.2353%; height: 30px;">17</td>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 40.9412%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/uk.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Kentucky</td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 58.2353%;">17</td>
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<td style="width: 40.9412%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/ku.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Kansas</td>
<td style="width: 58.2353%; height: 30px;">16</td>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 40.9412%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/osu.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Ohio State</td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 58.2353%;">11</td>
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<td style="width: 40.9412%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/msu.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michigan State</td>
<td style="width: 58.2353%; height: 30px;">10</td>
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<td style="width: 40.9412%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/lou.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Louisville</td>
<td style="width: 58.2353%; height: 30px;">10</td>
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<td style="width: 40.9412%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/mich.png" alt="Suns" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michigan</td>
<td style="width: 58.2353%; height: 30px;">8</td>
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<td style="width: 40.9412%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/iu.png" alt="Warriors" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Indiana</td>
<td style="width: 58.2353%; height: 30px;">8</td>
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<h2>March Madness by the numbers</h2>
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<td style="width: 43.555%; height: 23px;">Most March Madness appearances without a championship</td>
<td style="width: 21.1669%; height: 23px;">30 (Purdue Boilermakers)</td>
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<td style="width: 43.555%; height: 23px;">Odds of a No. 16 seed pulling off an upset</td>
<td style="width: 21.1669%; height: 23px;">1 in 150</td>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 43.555%;">Odds of a perfect March Madness bracket </td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 21.1669%;">1 in 9.2 quintillion</td>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 43.555%;">Most Final Four appearances</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 21.1669%;">21 (North Carolina)</td>
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<td style="width: 43.555%; height: 23px;">Most March Madness championships by a coach</td>
<td style="width: 21.1669%; height: 23px;">10 (John Wooden)</td>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 43.555%;">Most March Madness career wins by a coach</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 21.1669%;">97 (Mike Krzyzewski)</td>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 43.555%;">Most career points scored during March Madness</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 21.1669%;">407 (Christian Laettner, Duke)</td>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 43.555%;">Most points scored in a March Madness game</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 21.1669%;">61 (Austin Carr, Notre Dame)</td>
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<p><a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMLXlwsw9ICvAw" data-linkcount="gnews-editorial-image" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/googlenewsicon.svg?width=173&height=47" alt="Google News" width="173" height="47" style="font-weight: bold;"></a><br>Stay updated with the latest picks, odds, and news! Tap the <img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/staricon.jpg?width=15&height=15" alt="star" width="15" height="15" style="font-weight: bold;"> to add us to your favorites on <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMLXlwsw9ICvAw" data-linkcount="gnews-editorial-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google News</a> to never miss a story.</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/final-four-odds">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/industry/maryland-house-passes-igaming-bill-in-time-for-crossover-day-march-18-2024Maryland House Passes iGaming Bill in Time for Crossover DayThe bill now heads to the Senate, which has until April 8 to pass the bill and get legalizing online casinos in front of voters. 2024-03-18T15:09:00ZBrad Senkiw<p>Maryland’s House of Delegates beat the buzzer and got an <a href="https://www.covers.com/nba/maryland-house-of-delegates-is-still-debating-igaming-bill-march-15-2023" target="_self">iGaming bill</a> passed in time for Monday’s “crossover day” in the General Assembly over the weekend. </p>
<p>HB 1319 was approved by the House by a vote of 92-43 on Saturday, two days before the deadline. </p>
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<p>The bill that Del. Vanessa E. Atterbeary introduced is now headed to the Senate, which has until April 8 when the session adjourns to pass the bill and get legalizing online casinos in front of voters. </p>
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<p>A similar iGaming bill introduced by Sen. Ron Watson received no momentum on that side of the assembly, a sign of what kind of roadblock online casino legislation faces in the coming weeks. </p>
<p>HB 1319 calls for 30 iGaming operator licenses with a five-year term limit and a $1 million application fee. Licenses would be given to brick-and-mortar casinos, wagering facilities, and competitively awarded operators. </p>
<h2>Making changes</h2>
<p>The bill has undergone several amendments, including the prohibition of credit card usage to fund accounts and an improved problem gambling push. </p>
<p>The proposed tax rate is 55% on online slot games and 20% on online table games. </p>
<p>Maryland is looking to become the eighth U.S. state to legalize online casinos. West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Michigan, and Connecticut already have iGaming. Maine’s legislature is also trying to pass a <a href="covers.com/casino" target="_self">U.S. casino</a> bill. New York is having a hard time getting online casinos to gain traction in the Empire State. </p>
<h2>Revenue is the answer</h2>
<p>Why does the Old Line State want to join iGaming? The answer is in Maryland’s $1.3 billion proposed budget, which included iGaming revenue and higher taxes to aid transportation and education, according to the <a href="https://apnews.com/article/budget-maryland-revenue-education-transportation-0aa2342d4a09399084d28b238193e96a" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Associated Press</a>. </p>
<p>“We can no longer rely on quick fixes or short-term approaches,” House Speaker Adrienne Jones said during a news conference last week.</p>
<p>“They will only land us right back in the same place next year. At this point, we know what the solution is, and it’s finally time that we just say it. The answer is revenues.”</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/maryland-house-passes-igaming-bill-in-time-for-crossover-day-march-18-2024">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/nhl/sabres-vs-kraken-picks-predictions-march-18-2024Sabres vs Kraken Odds, Picks, and Predictions Tonight: Offense Will Be Scarce in the Opening FrameNHL odds, picks, and predictions for the Buffalo Sabres at Seattle Kraken on March 18. NHL betting best bet and free pick analysis.2024-03-18T14:40:00ZJared Hochman<p>A light slate of <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/odds" target="_self">NHL odds</a> today means we have to give more attention to a Buffalo Sabres/Seattle Kraken game than we probably should, because, well, neither team is particularly good.</p>
<p>The Sabres have shown a little spunk and are sniffing around a wild-card spot, but there's a lot of ground (and teams) for them to cover down the stretch and they didn't help their cause by laying an egg against one of the teams they're chasing this weekend.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Seattle is firmly "on to next year," making this game one that could be kind of rough to watch in its entirety — but what if my <a href="https://www.covers.com/picks/nhl" target="_self">NHL picks</a> focus only on the opening 20 minutes?</p>
<p>Come along, friends, as I discuss my Sabres vs. Kraken predictions for tonight, with a quick-and-dirty first-period bet that gets us in and out before our eyes start to bleed.</p>
<h2 id="Odds">Sabres vs Kraken odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Sabres vs Kraken predictions</h2>
<p>Let's get right to it: I'm taking the first-period total Under as this should be a snoozer based on both the schedule spot and the current skill being "displayed" by these two clubs.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/teams/main/buffalo-sabres/odds" target="_self">Buffalo Sabres</a> had won three straight at home, getting a jolt of life from the trade deadline addition of defenseman <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/players/187245/bowen-byram" target="_self">Bowen Byram</a> and giving some faint hope they could make a late run to leapfrog a handful of bad teams and catch the freefalling Red Wings for the final playoff spot.</p>
<p>The "won at home" is worth noting... because they went to Detroit on Saturday and got dumped 4-1, marking their third straight road loss and fourth in their last five away games. </p>
<p>Buffalo also scored two or fewer total goals in four of those road contests, and with this being somewhat of a cross-country trek for tonight's game, there could be some sluggish legs early to compound this team's road-scoring woes.</p>
<p>Not to be outdone, the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/teams/main/seattle-kraken/odds" target="_self">Seattle Kraken</a> have been able to kick back at home — with tonight marking their final game of a five-game homestand — and they've taken full advantage to do nothing but utterly stink.</p>
<p>Seattle has lost all four of those games — and five straight overall on home ice — failing to tally multiple goals four times. It's not like the Kraken have been unlucky either, with just 11.03 total expected goals (per <a href="https://moneypuck.com/" target="_self">Moneypuck</a>) from those games, and just one sole first-period goal (courtesy of an opponent) in that 100 minutes of opening-period play.</p>
<p>I don't expect this to be pretty, hence I'm shying away from betting any <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/player-props" target="_self">NHL player props</a>, but there is always some beauty to be found in something ugly... in this case, it's the beauty of only having to cheer for 20 minutes of nothingness before being free to watch your other (hopefully more exciting) wagers.</p>
<p><strong>My best bet</strong>: First period Under 1.5 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=74&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-linkcont="Articles - SGP">-125 at PROLINE+</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Sabres vs Kraken same-game parlay</h2>
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<p>If I'm expecting a low-event first period, it's not a stretch to expect a low-scoring game overall; considering the Sabres are averaging 2.13 goals per game on the road since February 1 (31st in the league), while the Kraken are dead-last with 2.20 goals on home ice and 31st in overall scoring during that same span.</p>
<p>As for who wins... I mean, <em>somebody</em> has to right? Buffalo is the better team on paper, but a young roster that struggles on the road is nothing new — combined with the tougher travel spot — pushes me to lean toward the home Kraken, who should stink less than their opponent tonight.</p>
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<h2>Sabres vs Kraken moneyline and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p>This opened basically as a pick'em, with early movement also supporting Seattle, who has moved to a slight favorite in the -115 to -125 range.</p>
<p>Both teams enter this game with troubling trends (Buffalo struggling on the road and Seattle sucking it up at Climate Pledge Arena) but this is just the fourth time the Kraken have been favored since mid-February: They were home chalk against Detroit, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, and Washington... all of which are currently higher in the standings than Buffalo (but this is among the shortest ML prices of those games).</p>
<p>As for the total? Well, neither team can score, so a 5.5 line feels correct.</p>
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<h2>Sabres vs Kraken betting trend to know</h2>
<p>The Kraken have covered the first period puck line in 60 of their last 94 games (+13.3 units). Find more <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/matchup/trends/287770">NHL betting trends</a> for Sabres vs. Kraken.</p>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 88.5888%;">Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA</td>
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<td style="width: 11.4112%; height: 23px;"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">Monday, March 18, 2024</td>
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<td style="width: 11.4112%; height: 23px;"><strong>Puck drop:</strong></td>
<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">10:00 p.m. ET</td>
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<td style="width: 11.4112%; height: 23px;"><strong>TV:</strong></td>
<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">MSG-Buffalo, ROOT-NW</td>
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2024-03-18T14:36:00ZEd Scimia<p>Two teams that faced some struggles down the stretch will get a shot to join the <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/bracket" target="_self">March Madness bracket</a> when the Colorado State Rams face the Virginia Cavaliers in a First Four matchup on Tuesday night.</p>
<p>Colorado State (24-10) lost four of its last seven regular season games before making a run in the Mountain West Tournament, losing to the New Mexico Lobos in the semifinals. Virginia (23-10) also went 3-4 to wrap up its regular season and likely saved its <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/odds" target="_self">March Madness odds</a> with a 66-60 overtime win over the Boston College Eagles in the ACC Tournament. </p>
<p>The Cavaliers play one of the most distinctive styles of basketball in the country, slowing the game to a crawl and frustrating opponents with suffocating defense. That has led sportsbooks to set a very low total for this game. We’ll break down which side bettors should take in our free <a href="https://www.covers.com/picks/ncaab" target="_self">March Madness picks</a> and predictions for Colorado State vs. Virginia on Tuesday, March 19.</p>
<h2 id="Odds">Colorado State vs Virginia best odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Colorado State vs Virginia picks and predictions</h2>
<p>There are three things that every college basketball fan knows about the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/virginia-cavaliers/odds" target="_self">Virginia Cavaliers</a>. First, they play at an astoundingly slow pace, ranking dead last at <a href="https://kenpom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KenPom</a> in adjusted tempo. Secondly, they play outstanding defense, holding opponents to 40.2% shooting and 59.6 points per game — impressive numbers even given the lack of possessions in their games. Finally, they can’t score much themselves, putting up just 63.6 ppg on offense. </p>
<p>None of this is new information. Virginia has lived and died by this style of play under Tony Bennett, and while it doesn’t make for the most enjoyable basketball to watch for most fans, it has been largely effective. The Cavaliers won the 2019 NCAA Tournament playing this way, and the frustrating nature of their game has allowed them to beat more talented teams on many occasions. </p>
<p>You may know a little less about the Colorado State Rams. They also play fairly slowly — the Rams rank 270th in adjusted tempo — but are much more balanced than the Cavaliers, playing quality basketball on both ends of the court. While they can shut teams down, the Rams also feature four players who score in double figures, including senior guard Isaiah Stevens (16.5 ppg), who has been a consistent presence at Colorado State for five seasons.</p>
<p>Overall, the Rams play something that looks a lot more like a typical game of college basketball than Virginia does. Colorado State averages 76.4 points and gives up 68.4. They’re hardly running a track meet, but the Rams won’t put you to sleep by the end of the first half.</p>
<p>So what have sportsbooks done with this information? They’ve set the total for Tuesday’s game at just 120.5 points, an incredibly low number in most circumstances. The logic is Virginia will keep the game as slow as possible, and Colorado State won’t really do anything to speed it up. </p>
<p>But the numbers tell another story. The Rams have played above this total in 32 of their 34 games this year. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers haven’t consistently been able to keep scoring down, having hit the Over in four of their last five games — all of which were played at higher totals than Tuesday’s game. Virginia has also gone Over 120.5 points in 20 of their 33 games this season. </p>
<p>This is a case of oddsmakers looking at the real tendencies of a team and going way too far with the line they produce as a result. There’s no chance this game threatens the 200-point — or probably even the 150-point — barrier, but it should easily reach the paltry total sites are offering. I’m taking the Over.</p>
<p><strong>My best bet</strong>: Over 120.5 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-110 at FanDuel</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Colorado State vs Virginia same-game parlay</h2>
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<p>My same-game parlay will combine my best bet with a couple of other picks that fit what we’ve seen from these teams this year. We’ll start with the Over, and pair that with a moneyline bet on Colorado State. The Rams have been the better team this season, and bettors recognize this, as the line has been moving in their direction. Still, the Virginia defense has a habit of keeping games close, so I’m going with the moneyline rather than the spread. </p>
<p>Finally, let’s take Stevens to hit the Over on 5.5 assists. Stevens averages seven helpers per game, and Virginia won’t give up a lot of easy buckets, meaning Colorado State will have to move the ball, padding its assists totals. Stevens has hit this number in eight of his last 12 games, and I see him doing it again on Tuesday.</p>
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<h2>Colorado State vs Virginia spread and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p>Colorado State opened as a one-point favorite. Bettors have stretched that line, with Rams -2.5 now the most common spread as of midday on Monday, though some books are sticking at a flat two points. There are several discounting lines out there; you can get -105 on Virginia +2, or -105 on Colorado State -2.5 by shopping around.</p>
<p>Colorado State has played right around the spread all year, going 16-16 ATS on the season. Virginia has been only slightly better at 17-15-1 ATS. </p>
<p>While this has the potential to be a very close game, I like Colorado State to pull out the win. The Rams are the better team overall, as they play excellent defense but pair it with a capable offense, something the Cavaliers have rarely shown this year. Because of the defensive prowess of Virginia, I’d prefer to take the Rams on the moneyline, but I’m also leaning towards Colorado State on the spread.</p>
<p>The total for Tuesday’s game opened at 118.5 points. That number has come up, and the consensus Over/Under now sits at 120.5 points, with -110 available on both sides at most books. </p>
<p>It’s no surprise that these two teams — both playing at slow tempos — have hit the Under a lot this year. The Under has gone 18-15 in Virginia’s games, while it also has an 18-13-1 advantage when Colorado State plays this season.</p>
<p>There’s always the temptation to just take the Under when a team like Virginia plays, but you always have to take the number being offered into account. In this case, even with the total being bet up a couple of points, the Over/Under is still way too low given what we’ve seen out of these teams this season. Neither team regularly goes Under 121 points. Colorado State never does, no matter who they play. I’m taking the Over in this one.</p>
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<p>The Over is 4-1 in Virginia’s last five games overall. Find more <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/matchup/trends/303452">college basketball betting trends</a> for Colorado State vs. Virginia.</p>
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<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">Tuesday, March 19, 2024</td>
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<p>The Pistons are coming off a hard-fought loss to the Miami Heat last night and that has been a common theme for them lately. Despite the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/odds">NBA odds</a> almost never being in Detroit’s favor, the effort from this group has not waned, covering the spread in five of their last seven games.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the Celtics are on another winning streak. This one stands at five games following a blowout win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday. With this being the second half of a back-to-back and Boston having the Eastern Conference all but wrapped up, the status of several key players is up in the air.</p>
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<h2 id="Odds">Pistons vs Celtics odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Pistons vs Celtics predictions</h2>
<p>Despite the 12-55 record, you can make the case the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/detroit-pistons/odds">Detroit Pistons</a> haven’t been playing too badly of late. </p>
<p>Even though the Pistons come into this game, dropping two straight games to the Miami Heat at home, they are still an impressive 4-6 straight up in their last 10 games overall. Now, 4-6 might not sound impressive but when you only had eight wins total before this 10-game stretch, yes, that’s impressive.</p>
<p>Detroit is still led by <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/222424/cade-cunningham">Cade Cunningham</a> (duh), but it appears the team has a few other pieces to build around as well. Most notably, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/238854/jalen-duren">Jalen Duren</a> and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/223331/jaden-ivey">Jaden Ivey</a>. This group has done its best work at the defensive end of the floor.</p>
<p>In fact, the Pistons rank eighth in the NBA in defensive rating, and 13th in opponent field goal percentage over the last 10 games. That effort has kept Detroit in games, despite being hefty underdogs in most matchups.</p>
<p>That’s what they are once again tonight, as NBA oddsmakers have the Pistons listed as 15-point road pups in the second half of a back-to-back going against the best team in basketball.</p>
<p>So, run out and fade the Pistons right? Well, not so fast. This is also the second half of a back-to-back for the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/boston-celtics/odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a>, although they didn’t need to put in a ton of effort last night. Boston is coming off a 130-104 beatdown of the lowly Washington Wizards on Sunday.</p>
<p>They did that without three-fifths of their excellent starting lineup, as <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/428/jaylen-brown">Jaylen Brown</a>, Kristaps Porzingis, and Derrick White all sat that game out.</p>
<p>It sounds like the Celtics should get Porzingis and White back tonight, their injury report is still a long one. Jrue Holiday, Al Horford and Sam Hauser have already been ruled out. While Brown and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/430/jayson-tatum">Jayson Tatum</a> are both listed as questionable.</p>
<p>If Tatum or Brown are still nursing even minor injuries, I don’t know why the Celtics would push them at this point, with a ridiculous 9.5 lead over the Milwaukee Bucks for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and just 15 games to go in the regular season.</p>
<p>While the Pistons and Wizards may have similar records, there is nothing similar to the way they are playing basketball at the moment. So, this spread shouldn’t be similar to the Celtics game vs. the Wiz. </p>
<p>I’ll take a shot on the Pistons as big dogs in this spot, particularly against a shorthanded Celtics team.</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Pistons vs Celtics same-game parlay</h2>
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<p>Al Horford is already unavailable while Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are questionable. That means the Celtics could have some issues on the interior. So, for this same-game parlay let’s go with that line of thinking.<br> <br>For starters, that means rebounds. Jalen Duren rebounds might be your first thought, but he’s got a high total sitting at 11.5. So instead, let’s look at Cade Cunningham. The former No. 1 overall pick is averaging 4.3 rebounds per game this season but is getting a total of 3.5 and would have gone Over this number in six of his last seven games.<br> <br>What we can look at Duren for is his points total. That is sitting on the board at 12.5. Duren has gone Over that number in six of his last 10 games and the Celtics are coming off a game in which they allowed 54 points in the paint to the Wizards.</p>
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<h2>Pistons vs Celtics spread and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p>The Celtics opened this Eastern Conference matchup as massive 16.5-point home favorites, and why wouldn’t they? The Celtics and Pistons have opposite record, which is crazy considering the Celtics enter this matchup with 53 wins with 15 games left in the regular season.</p>
<p>Boston also leads the NBA in net rating, by a fairly wide margin, and ranks in the Top 2 in both offensive and defensive rating. So, the reasoning for being big favorites here makes sense. Particularly when you consider they closed as 15-point favorites last night against the Washington Wizards, without three-fifths of their starting lineup, and still won by 22. </p>
<p>That said, it sounds like the Celtics will be shorthanded once again, and unlike the Wiz who have given up on the season, the Pistons are still playing competitive basketball. Detroit is also 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games when getting double-digit points. And since this is the Pistons that just dates back to the middle of December. Like I said, I like taking the points with the Pistons here.</p>
<p>When it comes to the total, that hit the board at 226, and since the injury report for this game came out it has dropped to 223. And even at the new number I still think I’d lean Under.</p>
<p>As noted, both teams are in the Top 10 of defensive rating over the last 10 games and both are playing the second half of a back-to-back tonight — meaning the shooting legs could be a little heavy in this one. </p>
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<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">Monday, March 18, 2024</td>
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<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">7:30 p.m. ET</td>
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<p>Follow the action on Covers to gain insight into which teams are poised to make a tourney run and find out who could play the role of Cinderella in 2024. In the end, most contest entries are built on picking a handful of favorites, gut feelings, and sheer luck. Keep these factors in mind:</p>
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<p>Bettors will likewise need to monitor campaign developments, public opinion polls, and <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/us-election-betting-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US presidential election odds</a> markets to determine who has the edge in this polarized political environment. As the world’s oldest electoral democracy hurdles toward another razor-thin plebiscite determined by the peculiarities of the Electoral College, understanding and leveraging market signals for monetary gain will be crucial.</p>
<p>Let's begin by taking a closer look at Joe Biden's presidential election odds and examine the key obstacles that may stand in his path.</p>
<h2>Joe Biden fast facts</h2>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 347.656px;">Date of birth</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 275.625px;">November 20, 1942</td>
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<td style="width: 275.625px; height: 23px;">$10 million USD</td>
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<td style="width: 275.625px; height: 23px;">University of Delaware (1961-65); Syracuse University (1965-68) </td>
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<h2 id="odds">Odds to win the 2024 US presidential election</h2>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 31.1667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Donald Trump</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 31.1667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><-120></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 31.1667px;">54.5%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 34.4792px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Joe Biden</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 34.4792px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+162></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 34.4792px;">38.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Michelle Obama</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+1,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">5.9%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 33.4688px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Gavin Newsom</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 33.4688px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+2,000></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 33.4688px;">4.8%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 22.6667px;">Robert Kennedy Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 22.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 22.6667px;">4.3%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Kamala Harris</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+3,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">2.9%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Gretchen Whitmer</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Nikki Haley</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 35.9792px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Dean Phillips</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 35.9792px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 35.9792px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Elizabeth Warren </td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+12,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.8%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 27.2917px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Tim Scott</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 27.2917px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+15,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 27.2917px;">0.66%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Hillary Clinton</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+15,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">0.66%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Jay Robert Pritzker</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+20,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.5%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+20,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 28.6667px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Pete Buttigieg</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+30,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30.1354px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 30.1354px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Susan Rice</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 30.1354px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+30,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 30.1354px;">0.33%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 33.4688px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 33.4688px;">Cornel West</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 33.4688px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 33.4688px;">0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 34.1875px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 34.1875px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Jill Stein</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 34.1875px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 34.1875px;">0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 38.7604px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 38.7604px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Marianne Williamson</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 38.7604px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 38.7604px;">0.2%</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 38.7604px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Ryan Binkley</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 38.7604px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 38.7604px;">0.2%</td>
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<p><em>Odds courtesy of <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial">bet365</a> as of March 18, 2024.</em></p>
<h3>Biden is an underdog, but should he be?</h3>
<p>I make incumbent President Joe Biden a slight favorite to win re-election to the White House at this stage in the nascent 2024 campaign. Current betting odds list Biden as a small underdog to his 2020 rival and presumptive 2024 Republican Party presidential nominee <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/trump-presidential-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Donald Trump</a>, although most of these polls are within the margin of error. Poll reporting often refers to this situation colloquially as a "statistical tie," meaning that one cannot dismiss the possibility that the difference in measured support for the two candidates is due to sampling variability, as opposed to meaningful differences in voter preferences. Pre-election season polls are also likely to reflect voters’ hopes and desires regarding the major party nominees. The decision calculus changes once voters are confronted with a head-to-head matchup in the polling booth.</p>
<p>Despite serious political headwinds fueling optimism among rankled progressives that the Democratic Party will move on from Biden in 2024, Democratic political and organizational leaders continue to scuttle this possibility. Speculation that California Governor Gavin Newsome will challenge Biden as the nominee seemingly refuses to die, but Newsome has repeatedly denied any intention of embarking on such a foray. He instructed Democrats to "buck up" and support Biden as recently as September.</p>
<p>The only elected Democrat currently running for the Democratic Party nomination other than Biden is House member Dean Phillips (MN-3), who announced days ago that he would not seek re-election to his seat representing the western Minneapolis suburbs to pursue his longshot White House bid. Accordingly, I find the prospect of Democrats nominating anyone other than Biden as their 2024 standard-bearer quite unlikely, meaning that the implied odds of Biden securing re-election in 2024 are too low. His implied probability of winning is almost 10 percentage points lower than that of Trump, but part of this difference is due to perceptions that Biden may not even win his party’s nomination. Given that I view Biden and Trump as equally highly likely to win their respective party nominations, the odds of each man winning the general election changes. I view Biden as a small favorite in this rematch. </p>
<h3>Public perception of Biden has hit an all-time low</h3>
<p>Biden is currently hindered by the lowest approval ratings of his administration, as his favorability stands at just 37% in the Gallup poll (three percentage points lower than Trump’s ratings at the same point in The Donald’s term). Biden’s net presidential job approval remains underwater—persistently below 50%—but we need to consider how to incorporate these numbers into election probability estimates.</p>
<p>First, although executive approval remains a significant component of presidential forecasting models, these evaluations may not represent the signal they once did regarding the incumbent candidate’s re-election prospects in a hyper polarized context. Approval ratings are more static today than in previous eras, meaning that accomplishments and failures alike are less likely to lead to shifts in approval now compared to the past.</p>
<p>Second, out-party identifiers almost universally disapprove of the incumbent due to the negative partisanship phenomenon. Consequently, Biden’s approval ceiling is low due to Republicans’ near-universally unfavorable evaluations of his job handling (i.e., 5% or lower approval rating). Although Biden has experienced substantial recent declines in his job approval rating among Democrats, these responses are almost surely short-term expressions of frustration and are unlikely to extend to the polling booth. Biden became just the second Democratic candidate since 1972—joining Obama in 2012—to receive at least 90% of self-identified Democrats’ votes. I see no reason why he will not repeat the feat in 2024 if he is expectedly renominated as the Party’s presidential candidate.</p>
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<h2>Main obstacles to Biden remaining president</h2>
<p>Biden’s primary obstacle to re-election is omnipresent concern regarding his age. He is already the oldest US president ever at age 81, and he would be 83 at the time of his second inauguration. "Uncle Joe" is the first member of the Silent Generation to serve as president, and skepticism regarding his fitness for service in the country’s most demanding political job abounds. However, the Biden administration and its allies point to the president’s alacrity in policy meetings, press conferences, and grueling overseas trips as evidence of his continued vitality. Additionally, Baby Boomer Donald Trump is no spring chicken at age 77 (he is the second oldest person to serve as president). Nonetheless, the contrasting styles of the two men - Trump’s bombast and whirlwind rally tours versus Biden’s demurer demeanor - leave Biden riper to criticism on this front. </p>
<p>The incumbent also faces economic challenges, especially as opinion polls currently show that <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/23/voters-trust-republicans-economy-midterms-poll-00063062" target="_blank" rel="noopener">voters trust Republicans to handle the economy better than Democrats</a>. Given elevated consumer pessimism despite sustained economic growth and job gains, Biden may be vulnerable on the issue as campaign season commences. Still, gas prices have recently lowered entering the holiday season amid record-high domestic oil production, and inflation has eased following Federal Reserve action. Nonetheless, consumer prices are an issue to observe closely as debates about economic stewardship loom between the major party presidential hopefuls.</p>
<p>Lastly, polls indicate that support for the Democratic Party among racial minorities, particularly Black Americans and Latinos, has dropped. This decline follows small but significant Trump gains among Latinos in 2020. A recent NBC News poll shows that <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-black-voter-support-collapses-poll-1829810" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Biden’s support among Black voters has decreased by nearly 20 percentage points</a> this year, from an approval rating of 80% to 61%. Biden was able to defeat Trump in 2020 by consolidating the Democratic coalition of racial minorities, including Asian voters - minor Latino losses notwithstanding- and winning more men and non-college educated white voters relative to Clinton in 2016. A significant loss of support from Black or Latino voters in a close 2024 rematch with Trump could spell electoral trouble for Biden.</p>
<h2>Democratic presidential nominee odds </h2>
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<th scope="col" style="width: 50.1221%; height: 35px;">Nomination Winner</th>
<th scope="col" style="width: 30.8417%; height: 35px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/2/bet365.png" width="75" height="24" alt="bet365" style="font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"></th>
<th scope="col" style="width: 19.1427%; height: 35px;">Implied probability</th>
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<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 47.7188px;">Joe Biden</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 47.7188px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><-250></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 47.7188px;">71.4%</td>
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<tr style="height: 43.7969px;">
<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 43.7969px;">Michelle Obama</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 43.7969px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+400></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 43.7969px;">20%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 48.75px;">Gavin Newsom</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 48.75px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+700></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 48.75px;">12.5%</td>
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<tr style="height: 47.625px;">
<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 47.625px;">Kamala Harris</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 47.625px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+1,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 47.625px;">9.1%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 41.5469px;">Dean Phillips</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 41.5469px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+4,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 41.5469px;">2.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 46.4062px;">
<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 46.4062px;">Elizabeth Warren </td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 46.4062px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+5,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 46.4062px;">2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 51.2969px;">Gretchen Whitmer</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 51.2969px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+5,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 51.2969px;">2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 39.0781px;">Hillary Clinton</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 39.0781px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 39.0781px;">1.2%</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 44.0625px;">Robert Kennedy Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 44.0625px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+12,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 44.0625px;">0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 44.0625px;">
<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 44.0625px;">Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 44.0625px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+15,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 44.0625px;">0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 44.0625px;">
<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 44.0625px;">Susan Rice </td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 44.0625px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+20,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 44.0625px;">0.5%</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 44.0625px;">Pete Buttigieg</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 44.0625px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+30,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 44.0625px;">0.3%</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 50.1221%; height: 44.0625px;">Marianne Williamson</td>
<td style="width: 30.8417%; height: 44.0625px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+40,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 19.1427%; height: 44.0625px;">0.2%</td>
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</table>
<p><em>Odds courtesy of <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial">bet365</a> as of February 23, 2024.</em></p>
<h3><span>Biden is a lock to secure the Democratic nomination</span></h3>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><span>Latest <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/democratic-party-presidential-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Democratic presidential nominee odds</a> represent an implied probability of Biden becoming the Democratic Party presidential nominee around 75%, which I believe is too low given the Democratic Party’s institutional and organizational support for their incumbent president and his policy accomplishments. No major party incumbent has declined to run for re-election since Lyndon Johnson in 1968 - LBJ stood aside amid party factionalism and widespread unpopularity at the height of the Vietnam War - and only three full-time incumbents have lost re-election since 1933 (Jimmy Carter in 1980, George H.W. Bush in 1992 and Donald Trump in 2020). </span></p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><span>Biden has already declared his intention to run for re-election, of course, and the Democratic Party understands that ceding the incumbency advantage absent a rockstar replacement would likely be devastating to the Party’s chances of maintaining control of the White House after 2024. Gavin Newsome remains a viable alternative to some within the party, but I view such a challenge as unlikely given Newsome’s repeated assertions to the contrary. No other nationally known figure currently stands in Biden’s path to being re-nominated as the Democrats’ standard-bearer in Chicago.</span></p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/joe-biden-presidential-odds">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/politics/joe-biden-faqJoe Biden FAQ: Everything You Wanted to Know About the President of the Unites StatesDiscover answers to frequently asked questions about US President Joe Biden including his height, education, net worth, IQ, and much more.2024-03-18T14:13:00ZBritt Geurts<p>Many know Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America, but how much do you know about the man himself? Do you know his IQ, net worth, or even where he went to college? We have you covered with answers to 10 of the Internet’s most frequently asked questions about Diamond Joe. </p>
<h2>How old is Joe Biden? </h2>
<p>Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942 and is presently 81 years old. There is no official age limit to be president, so if Biden wins again, he will be 85 when his second term ends. By comparison, Ronald Reagan was 77 years old at the completion of his second term in January 1989. </p>
<h2>What is Joe Biden’s height? </h2>
<p>Joe Biden is six feet tall. However, like most octogenarians, he’s likely to lose an inch or two as he continues his career. I guess you could call that political gravity. </p>
<h2>Is Joe Biden running for president again? </h2>
<p>Yes, Biden announced his bid for reelection on April 25, 2023 in a brief video celebrating freedom and denouncing the threat of Republican extremism. "<span>The question we are facing is whether in the years ahead we have more freedom or less freedom. More rights or fewer," he said in the evocative spot. "I know what I want the answer to be and I think you do too. This is not a time to be complacent. That’s why I’m running for reelection."</span></p>
<h2>What are Joe Biden’s 2024 presidential odds? </h2>
<p>Joe Biden is presently in second place on the <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/us-election-betting-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US election odds</a> board at +162. That means he has a 38.2% implied probability rate of winning, putting him considerably behind presumptive <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/trump-presidential-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Republican nominee Donald Trump</a>. Biden won the highly contested 2020 US Presidential Election with 306 electoral votes compared to Trump’s 232, but will history repeat itself for Uncle Joe again? Only time will tell. </p>
<h2 id="odds">Odds to win the 2024 US presidential election</h2>
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<th scope="col" style="width: 50.1217%; height: 51.3333px;">Candidate</th>
<th scope="col" style="width: 32.6013%; height: 51.3333px;">Odds to win 2024 US election at <img src="https://img.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/2/bet365.png" width="75" height="24" alt="bet365" style="font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"></th>
<th scope="col" style="width: 17.277%; height: 51.3333px;">Implied probability</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 31.1667px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 31.1667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Donald Trump</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 31.1667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><-120></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 31.1667px;">54.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 34.4792px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 34.4792px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Joe Biden</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 34.4792px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+162></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 34.4792px;">38.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 28.6667px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Michelle Obama</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+1,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">5.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 33.4688px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 33.4688px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Gavin Newsom</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 33.4688px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+2,000></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 33.4688px;">4.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.6667px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 22.6667px;">Robert Kennedy Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 22.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 22.6667px;">4.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.3125px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Kamala Harris</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+3,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">2.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 28.6667px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Gretchen Whitmer</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Nikki Haley</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 35.9792px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Dean Phillips</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 35.9792px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 35.9792px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Elizabeth Warren </td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+12,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.8%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 27.2917px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Tim Scott</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 27.2917px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+15,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 27.2917px;">0.66%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Hillary Clinton</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+15,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">0.66%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Jay Robert Pritzker</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+20,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.5%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+20,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.5%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Pete Buttigieg</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+30,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.33%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 30.1354px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Susan Rice</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 30.1354px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+30,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 30.1354px;">0.33%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 33.4688px;">Cornel West</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 33.4688px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 33.4688px;">0.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 34.1875px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Jill Stein</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 34.1875px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 34.1875px;">0.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 38.7604px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Marianne Williamson</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 38.7604px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 38.7604px;">0.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 38.7604px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Ryan Binkley</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 38.7604px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 38.7604px;">0.2%</td>
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<p><em>Odds courtesy of <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial">bet365</a> as of March 18, 2024.</em></p>
<h2>What is Joe Biden’s presidential platform? </h2>
<p>Biden has been focused on women’s rights, the economy, climate change, health care, and education. </p>
<p>One of the largest divides between Trump and Biden is on the topic of <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/22/biden-abortion-contraception-campaign-2024-00136902" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reproductive rights</a>. Biden has prioritized legal and safe access to abortions and contraceptives that backs the rights provided by Roe v. Wade, which was overturned in 2022. </p>
<p>Many Republicans blame Biden for the inflation happening in the US, but the United States is not the only region suffering from increased prices. So, what exactly does Biden have in mind for the economy? His economic plan, or his "Bidenomics" as he calls it, is to quickly recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, invest in America by creating jobs, and fund major infrastructure projects and climate change initiatives. </p>
<p>Health care has always been a challenge in the US, and Biden labels it a "right, not a privilege." He is on a mission to make healthcare affordable for everyone, which means lowering prescription drugs, reducing insulin prices for people who suffer from diabetes, and making health care more accessible for seniors. </p>
<p>Biden also wants to help students with loan debt and has strongly advocated for canceling debt for millions.</p>
<h2>Where did Joe Biden go to college? </h2>
<p>Biden graduated from the University of Delaware with an undergraduate degree in political science and history in 1965. He then attended Syracuse University College of Law, where he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 1968. Curiously, Biden is the first US president in more than four decades without an <a href="https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-would-joe-biden-first-president-80-90-years-who-not-ivy-league-graduate-1538439" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ivy League degree</a> and just the seventh president to attend a state university. </p>
<h2>What is Joe Biden’s net worth? </h2>
<p>Biden’s net worth is estimated to be <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacheverson/2023/08/17/heres-how-much-joe-biden-is-worth/?sh=2906080538ea" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$10 million</a>, mostly from real estate – because who needs a business when you can have two homes in Delaware? His two estates, which are located in Rehoboth Beach and Wilmington, make up approximately two-thirds of his personal fortune. </p>
<h2>What is Joe Biden’s IQ? </h2>
<p>Biden has an IQ of 115, which is higher than the majority of the American public, but well beneath the test's "Superior" and "Gifted" classifications. It's worth noting that the IQ test is based on cognitive abilities such as mathematics and reading skills. Biden is considered by many of his supporters to be more of a people person, and his real genius lies in his affability and ability to connect with others. </p>
<h2>What is Joe Biden’s approval rating? </h2>
<p>Biden has an approval rating of 41%, tying him with Ronald Reagan for the <a href="https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/biden-2024-presidential-election/h_5d4c152b14681e86c02b18a2e163f0fa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">second lowest approval rating</a> of all presidents of the past 70 years. A CBS poll found that 55% of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents believe Biden should run again and 45% say he should consider giving that title to someone else. But why? The majority of the opposed say it is not because of his political standpoint, but his age. </p>
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<h2>What did Joe Biden do prior to becoming president? </h2>
<p>Biden wasn’t always known as Sleepy Joe. <a href="https://millercenter.org/president/biden/life-before-the-presidency" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Before being elected as president</a>, he was a public defender. He got introduced into politics and won the New Castle County Council election. Sadly, his family was involved in a tragic car accident where he lost his wife and 13-month-old daughter, almost leading Biden to give up his Senate seat. However, both Democratic and Republican colleagues persuaded him to take the job. </p>
<p>Biden served in the Senate for 36 years, spending time on the Judiciary Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee. During his time there, Biden wrote the Senate a version of a bill that stiffened sentences and added police offers to the streets since crime had tripped between 1960 and 1990. It was called the Biden Crime Bill. At the time, there were no controversies surrounding this bill, but it has been criticized lately for creating mass incarceration. </p>
<p>Biden later created the Violence Against Women Act that ensured federal penalties for crimes committed against women. It was passed in 1994. </p>
<p>In 2008, Biden was chosen as Barack Obama’s running mate after two failed presidential runs of his own. The two were so close and worked so well together, that people called it a "bromance." Biden served two terms as VP, during which time he was a key advisor on a number of critical international issues including the war in Iraq. He also made significant contributions to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and worked hard to improve college affordability for the nation's youth.</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/joe-biden-faq">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/industry/igaming-expansion-internally-us-growth-sports-betting-march-2024The Only iGaming Expansion This Year May Come from WithinThe only sure bet for further iGaming growth this year is from the companies themselves and within markets that are already open.2024-03-18T14:08:00ZGeoff Zochodne<p>It’s hard out there lately for the pro-iGaming crowd. While Maryland is still flirting with the idea of authorizing online slots and table games this year, the odds are growing longer for any U.S. state to pass an iGaming bill in 2024.</p>
<p>That’s tough for the online gambling industry, which is counting on the predictable profitability of iCasino to power them to consistent profitability overall. What’s even tougher is there is no guarantee in 2025, 2026, or 2027 — you get the idea — that the pace of iGaming legalization will pick up. </p>
<p>There are several reasons why, such as solid state budgets, fears of “cannibalization,” and a lack of education and interest. Also, many states legalized sports betting relatively recently, and lawmakers are now being asked by the same folks who wanted event wagering for <a href="https://www.covers.com/casino/" target="_self">online casino gambling</a> as well. </p>
<p>You may never get anything unless you ask for it, but this ask could be seen as a bit hasty. Most states would rather revisit their laws and rules for online sports betting, which they may no longer be happy with given the benefit of hindsight. Shooting your shot for iCasino while lawmakers and regulators are still grumbling about commercials for DraftKings and FanDuel may not sit right with state legislators. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">MARYLAND: iGaming bill passes the House of Delegates without debate 92-43. On to the Senate. Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/VAtterbeary?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VAtterbeary</a> for sponsoring the bill and shepherding it through the chamber. <a href="https://t.co/PJeIBEhCbO">pic.twitter.com/PJeIBEhCbO</a></p>
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<p>So what does that mean? To me, it means that the only sure bet for further iGaming growth this year is within the industry itself and within markets that are already open. And, based on some recent comments and corporate developments, the potential for self-improvement is there.</p>
<p>More brands, more games, and more handle are all possibilities within existing iGaming jurisdictions. Some more time to reflect could be good as well, allowing operators to refine their arguments and find new allies. But the growth starts from within.</p>
<p>Let’s begin with FanDuel, the leader in online sports betting in the United States. When you think about casino gambling, is FanDuel the first name that springs to mind? Maybe not! But does FanDuel want to change that? <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/fanduel-flutter-sports-betting-igaming-expanding-november-2022" target="_self">Probably yes!</a></p>
<p>Notably, FanDuel’s chief rival, DraftKings, <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/draftkings-golden-nugget-acquisition-2021" target="_self">made a splash by purchasing Golden Nugget Online Gaming Inc. (GNOG)</a>, a recognizable name in casino gambling.</p>
<p>Chris Grove, the co-founding partner of Acies Investments (among other titles), recently pointed out that FanDuel <a href="https://press.fanduel.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2021/BOYD-GAMING-FANDUEL-GROUP-ANNOUNCE-PLANS-TO-LAUNCH-STARDUST-ONLINE-CASINO-IN-NEW-JERSEY-PENNSYLVANIA/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tried something similar with Boyd Gaming’s Stardust brand</a>, albeit with less success. He suggested there is more the operator could do to compete for iGaming business, including by putting a new name out there. </p>
<p>“[FanDuel still has] the opportunity to bring a strong, casino-first brand to market in the U.S.,” Grove said at the NEXT iGaming and sports betting summit in New York earlier this month. “I think there's quite a bit of potential there, especially if you look at what DraftKings has done with GNOG."</p>
<h2>More skin in the game</h2>
<p>Caesars Entertainment Inc. is already pursuing this sort of tactic, as the traditional brick-and-mortar casino operator is developing a new mobile casino brand to go with its sports betting platform and its flagship Caesars Palace Online Casino app. </p>
<p>What's more, in February, Caesars announced <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/caesars-acquires-wynnbet-michigan-igaming-operations-feb-22-2024" target="_self">it had struck a deal to buy WynnBET’s iGaming business in Michigan</a>. Along with a partnership with the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, the arrangement will give Caesars an additional online casino skin in the state. </p>
<p>The Caesars-by-another-name strategy is one rival operators could try to replicate.</p>
<p>“We expect the launch of a 2nd proprietary skin, in each of CZR's live states, in 2024, to serve as the next leg of growth for CZR on the iCasino side,” Deutsche Bank analyst Carlo Santarelli wrote in a note to clients on Sunday. “Recall, with the skin purchase in Michigan, CZR will be able to launch a 2nd branded skin in each of its 4 iCasino markets. We expect; 1) the brand to be highly visible, 2) launch costs to be minimal, and 3) the skin to scale relatively quickly.”</p>
<h2>True North strong and free</h2>
<p>That kind of growth within existing iGaming jurisdictions may be all operators can hope for this year. Furthermore, there are only seven U.S. states with legal iGaming, and just four of those have truly competitive markets, as in Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island there are two or fewer operators to choose from. It’s just Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia where the industry can truly flex its muscles on the iGaming front. </p>
<p>That is, of course, unless you set your sights a little further north, toward Canada’s most populous province. Ontario has a population larger than that of any U.S. iGaming state, and its competitive market welcomes all comers with no cap on the number of sites an operator can offer. </p>
<p>The payoff from growing within existing jurisdictions could be material, too. Toronto-based Rivalry Corp., known for catering to esports bettors and fans, launched a proprietary iGaming platform in March 2023; a year later, casino accounts <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/rivalry-announces-growth-in-betting-handle-in-business-update-february-6-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">for around 50% of the company's handle</a>.</p>
<p>PointsBet shed its U.S. sports betting business by selling it to Fanatics. Yet the Australia-headquartered company maintained a presence in Ontario and <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/pointsbet-alberta-bc-ontario-expansion-sports-betting-igaming-february-2024" target="_self">recently allied with Strive Gaming to bolster its online casino product there</a>.</p>
<p>Comments by PointsBet's chief executive suggest they see room to grow within Ontario, including by attracting customers who think about blackjack and slots first, and then maybe basketball and soccer second.</p>
<p>That effort, the company hopes, will be helped by its partnership with Strive.</p>
<p>“We expect this new offering will accelerate the growth of our online casino business, helping drive a more favorable game mix over time with higher gross margins, along with enhanced retention and customer lifetime values,” PointsBet CEO Sam Swanell said recently. “Importantly, with an improved online casino product, we will now be in a position to target with our marketing casino-only players, rather than sports players who are cross-sold into online casino.”</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/industry/igaming-expansion-internally-us-growth-sports-betting-march-2024">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/wagner-vs-howard-picks-prediction-offenses-do-damange-in-openerWagner vs Howard Predictions, Picks, and Odds: March Madness Action Kicks Off in DaytonMarch Madness odds, picks and predictions for Wagner Seahawks vs Howard Bison. NCAAB betting free pick and best bet analysis for West Region.
2024-03-18T14:05:00ZJD Yonke<p>The 2024 <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/odds" target="_self">March Madness odds</a> off with a First Four game between two No. 16 seeds — the Wagner Seahawks and the Howard Bison — Tuesday night in Dayton. </p>
<p>Wagner is a surprise dancer after winning three straight games as an underdog of at least six points in the NEC Tournament. Howard marched to the MEAC title game as a No. 4 seed in the conference tournament and is red hot with wins in nine of its last 11 games.</p>
<p>The winner will play the No. 1-seed North Carolina Tar Heels on Thursday. According to the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/odds" target="_self">college basketball odds</a>, the Bison are 3-point favorites and the total has been set at 128.</p>
<p>Read our Wagner vs. Howard preview below to find out where the best <a href="https://www.covers.com/picks/ncaab" target="_self">college basketball picks</a> lie and be sure to check out our <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/picks\" target="_self">March Madness picks page</a> for more.</p>
<h2 id="Odds">Wagner vs Howard best odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Wagner vs Howard picks and predictions</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/wagner-seahawks/odds" target="_self">Wagner Seahawks</a> are 31-28 in Donald Copeland's two-year tenure. They were a surprise winner of the NEC Tournament after finishing with a losing record in league play, and h</span><span lang="EN">ere they are dancing. Guard Melvin Council Jr. leads the way with 14.6 ppg while fellow guard Tahron Allen is the only double-digit scorer at 10.8 ppg. </span><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN">They’ll face off as 3-point underdogs to the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/howard-bison/odds" target="_self">Howard Bison</a>. It’s the fifth year of the Kenneth Blakeney era and the second straight year they’ve gone dancing. Blakeney’s first season resulted in a 4-29 record but he’s since completed the rebuild and finished with three straight winning seasons. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN">The Bison are led by bruising guard Bryce Harris’ 16.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. Two experienced transfers also average double figures — former Maryland man Marcus Dockery (13.7) and eighth-year (yes, eighth!) forward Seth Towns (14.2). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN">These are the two lowest-rated teams on <a href="https://kenpom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KenPom</a> (Howard is 276th; Wagner is 293rd), so they’re in the play-in for a reason. A Wagner win would mark its fourth straight outright upset whereas a Howard win would make it 10 victories in its last 12 games. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN">This is a game of contrasting styles. Howard is an offense-first team, scoring 75.1 ppg but allowing 74.4 ppg while ranking a measly 334th in adjusted defensive efficiency per KenPom. </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN">W</span><span lang="EN">agner averages 63.5 ppg offensively and 62.1 ppg defensively. The Seahawks slow the game down to a crawl (361st in adjusted tempo) and are miserably inefficient with the ball, ranking 334th in adjusted offensive efficiency. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN">This is a tough scheduling spot for the Bison, who are playing their fourth game in five days. That’s a stark contrast to the Seahawks, who will be playing just their second game in 10 days. With Howard running a seven-man rotation, it’ll be a tough ask for the Bison to pull through. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN">That being said, I think the situational factors are creating some value with Blakeney’s squad as this is clearly the better team. The performance of both teams in the non-conference is telling. Howard lost by just three to Georgia Tech, by six to a 20-win Bryant team, and in overtime to Cincinnati and Yale. Wagner, meanwhile, was blown out by Seton Hall (21 points) and Providence (34 points) in its only two difficult tests. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN">Wagner’s defense may have some decent numbers, but it hasn’t been tested. The Seahawks’ strength of opposing offenses ranks just 354th, per Kenpom. They haven't played capable</span><span lang="EN"> shooting teams and have been happy to let teams fly away from downtown, ranking 312th in 3-point attempt rate defensively (<a href="https://haslametrics.com/ratings2.php?yr=&tid=5385">Haslametrics</a>). </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN">Howard is a different test entirely — the Bison rank 20th in 3-point shooting (37.4%) led by Dockery (2.7 made threes per game on 41.2%) and Towns (2.1 made threes per game on 34%). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Meanwhile, Howard’s defense has been dreadful despite facing a favorable schedule (349th in strength of opposing offenses faced). They’ve been routinely beaten anyway, holding just four opponents below 65 points all year long. Wagner may not have much of an offense, but do you need one to score points against the Bison?</span></p>
<p><strong>My best bet</strong>: Over 128 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-108 at DraftKings</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Wagner vs Howard same-game parlay</h2>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Wagner is happy to let teams chuck from behind the arc as 41% of opposing teams’ field goal attempts come from beyond the arc.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> The Seahawks have managed to hold teams to just 29.5% on those looks, but is that a sustainable number? Some of that is due to good defense, but some of it is also due to shooting variance and facing a lot of poor-shooting, defensive-minded teams. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Dockery is always happy to let fly, hoisting 6.6 threes per game and knocking down 2.7 of them. He should be relied upon to open up this Wagner defense and has canned 3+ in 19 games this season. The plus money on that play is too wide. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2>Wagner vs Howard spread and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Howard opened at -3.5, was quickly bet down to -2.5, but has since risen back to -3 across most books. There’s already been some roller coaster movement, making this line a difficult one to project going forward. Track any further changes using our college bask</span><span lang="EN">etball </span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/linemovement/wag-at-how/303451">line movement tool</a></span><span lang="EN">.</span><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">There are reasons to back Wager: Howard is just 12-19-1 ATS this year, favorites are 12-17-1 ATS in the First Four, and the Seahawks have a strong rest advantage. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">If you like Howard, it’s because the Bison faces a way more difficult test in the non-conference and mostly fared better, have slightly better analytics, have an experience edge, and are red hot with nine wins in their last 11 games. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The total has also seen a bit of movement, jumping from 126.5 at open to 128 at current. I agree with the upward movement but would be surprised if it moved much further. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">These teams are opposites in that Wagner has been dead set on the Under at 10-19 O/U while Howard has been profitable to the Over at 19-11-2 O/U. Something will have to give and I’m betting Howard’s style wins out considering only three of the 15 play-in games for No. 16 seeds have seen fewer than 128 points scored.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2>Wagner vs Howard betting trend to know</h2>
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<h2>Wagner vs Howard game info</h2>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 88.5888%;">UD Arena, Dayton, OH</td>
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<td style="width: 11.4112%; height: 23px;"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">Tuesday, March 19, 2024</td>
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<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">6:40 p.m. ET</td>
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<h2 id="national-championship">March Madness picks & predictions</h2>
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<h3 id="First_Four_Picks">First Four Picks</h3>
<p><strong>16 Wagner vs 16 Howard</strong></p>
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<li>Date/Time: March 19, 6:30 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Dayton, Ohio</li>
<li>See J.D. Yonke's full <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/wagner-vs-howard-picks-prediction-offenses-do-damange-in-opener" target="_self">Wagner vs. Howard predictions</a>.</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: OVER 128 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-108 at DraftKings</a>)</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>10 Colorado State vs 10 Virginia</strong></p>
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<li>Date/Time: March 19, 9:00 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Dayton, Ohio</li>
<li>See Ed Scimia's full <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/colorado-state-vs-virginia-picks-prediction-overcorrection" target="_self">Colorado State vs. Virginia predictions</a><em><a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/colorado-state-vs-virginia-picks-prediction-overcorrection" target="_self"></a></em>.</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Over 120.5 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-110 at FanDuel</a>)</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>16 Grambling vs 16 Montana State </strong></p>
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<li>Date/Time: March 20, 6:30 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Dayton, Ohio</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>10 Colorado vs 10 Boise State</strong></p>
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<li>Date/Time: March 20, 9:00 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Dayton, Ohio</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
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<h3 id="Thursday_First_Round_Picks">Thursday first-round picks</h3>
<p><strong>9 Michigan State vs 8 Mississippi State</strong></p>
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<li>Time: 12:15 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>11 Duquesne vs 6 BYU</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Time: 12:45 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: CHI Health Center Omaha</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>14 Akron vs 3 Creighton</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Time: 1:40 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: PPG Paints Arena</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>15 Long Beach State vs 2 Arizona</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Time: March 21, 2:00 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>16 Wagner/Howard vs 1 UNC </strong></p>
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<li>Time: 2:45 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location:</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Best bet: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>14 Morehead State vs 3 Illinois</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Time: 3:10 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: CHI Health Center, Omaha</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>11 Oregon vs 6 South Carolina</strong></p>
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<li>Time: 4:10 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>10 Nevada vs 7 Dayton</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Time: 4:30 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>10 Colorado State/Virginia vs 7 Texas</strong></p>
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<li>Time: 6:50 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: TBD</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>14 Oakland vs 3 Kentucky</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Time: 7:10 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>12 McNeese vs 5 Gonzaga</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Time: 7:25 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>15 South Dakota State vs 2 Iowa State</strong></p>
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<ul>
<li>Time: 7:35 p.m. ET </li>
<li>Location: CHI Health Center, Omaha</li>
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<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>15 Saint Peter's vs 2 Tennessee</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303463" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 9:20 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>11 NC State vs 6 Texas Tech</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303457" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 9:40 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>13 Samford vs 4 Kansas</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303460" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 9:55 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>10 Drake vs 7 Washington State</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303466" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 10:05 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: CHI Health Center, Omaha</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<hr>
<h3 id="Firday_First_Round_Picks">Friday first-round picks<span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303471" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="false" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></h3>
<p><strong>9 Northwestern vs 8 Florida Atlantic</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303478" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 12:15 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>14 Colgate vs 3 Baylor</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303472" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 12:45 p.m. ET </li>
<li>Location: FedEx Forum, Memphis</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>12 UAB vs 5 San Diego State</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303479" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 1:45 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>15 Western Kentucky vs 2 Marquette</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303481" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<p>Time: 2:00 p.m. ET </p>
<p>Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis</p>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>16 Stetson vs 1 UConn</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303477" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 2:45 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>11 New Mexico vs 6 Clemson</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303471" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 3:10 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: FedEx Forum, Memphis</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: OVER 149 (-114)</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>13 Yale vs 4 Auburn </strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303480" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 4:10 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>10 Colorado/Boise State vs 7 Florida</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 4:30 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: TBD</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>9 Texas A&M vs 8 Nebraska</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303474" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 6:50 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: FedEx Forum, Memphis</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>13 Vermont vs 4 Duke </strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303476" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 7:10 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>16 Grambling/Montana State vs 1 Purdue</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 7:25 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: TBD</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>13 Charleston vs 4 Alabama </strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303470" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ol>
<li>Time: 7:35 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane</li>
</ol>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>16 Longwood vs 1 Houston</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303473" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 9:20 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: FedEx Forum, Memphis</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>12 James Madison vs 5 Wisconsin</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303475" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 9:40 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>9 TCU vs 8 Utah State</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303482" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 9:55 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Coming soon!</span></small></strong></p>
<p><strong>12 Grand Canyon vs 5 Saint Mary's</strong></p>
<p><span data-nosnippet=""><covers-best-odds-matchup host="https://www.covers.com" gameid="303469" location="covers_game_odds" header="" removeclickouts="false" removeheading="true" removectas="false" market="all" ctatext1="" ctalink1="" ctatext2="" ctalink2="" property="covers"></covers-best-odds-matchup></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Time: 10:05 p.m. ET</li>
<li>Location: Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><small><span style="background-color: #ffff00;">Pick: Grand Canyon +5.5 (-110)</span></small></strong></p>
<hr>
<h3 id="Second_Round_Picks">Round of 32 picks</h3>
<p>We'll have our picks and predictions for the second round ready following the conclusion of the first round of the tournament.</p>
<h3 id="Third_Round_Picks">Sweet 16 picks</h3>
<p>We'll have our third-round picks ready following the conclusion of the Round of 32 of the tournament.</p>
<h3 id="Fourth_Round_Picks">Elite 8 picks</h3>
<p>We'll have our picks and predictions for the fourth round ready following the conclusion of the third round of the tournament.</p>
<h3 id="Final_Four_Picks">Final Four picks</h3>
<p>We'll have our Final Four picks ready following the conclusion of the Elite 8 later this month. In the meantime, we're tracking the best <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/final-four-odds" target="_self">Final Four odds</a> available during the tournament.</p>
<h3 id="Championship_Picks">National Championship pick</h3>
<p>Once the tournament is down to two teams, we'll announce our pick for which team will win the National Championship in 2024.</p>
<h2>March Madness schedule</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr style="height: 23.3333px;">
<th style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23.3333px;">Date</th>
<th style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">Event</th>
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<tr style="height: 23.3333px;">
<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23.3333px;">March 17</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">Selection Sunday</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 23.3333px;">
<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23.3333px;">March 19-20</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">First Four</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 23.3333px;">
<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23.3333px;">March 21-22</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">First Round</td>
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<tr style="height: 23.3333px;">
<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23.3333px;">March 23-24</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">Second Round</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 23.3333px;">
<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23.3333px;">March 28-29</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">Sweet 16</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 10px;">
<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 10px;">March 30-31</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 10px;">Elite Eight</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 23.3333px;">
<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23.3333px;">April 6</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">Final Four</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 23.3333px;">
<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23.3333px;">April 8</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23.3333px;">National Championship Game</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Where can I make March Madness picks?</h2>
<p>With March Madness being one of the most popular betting events of the year, every betting site will offer March Madness odds. But the best sites are safe and secure, offer a wide range of banking options, and give you a ton of markets for each game for your March Madness bets. Check out the <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/march-madness-sites">best March Madness betting sites</a> in your region and check out our <a href="https://www.covers.com/picks/ncaab">free NCAAB Picks</a> page for the best March Madness bets.</p>
<h3 id="bonus">Best Bonuses</h3>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Along with our best betting sites, check out the <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/best-promos-bonuses">best bonuses for the NCAA tournament</a>.</p>
<div class="covers-CoversWTBPillar-CTA" style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/march-madness-sites">March Madness Betting Sites</a></div>
<div class="covers-CoversWTBPillar-CTA" style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/best-promos-bonuses">March Madness Bonuses</a></div>
<h2 id="process">Our process</h2>
<p>Our analysts have spent countless hours following the 2023-24 college basketball season and are ready for the Big Dance. They start by looking at the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">game odds</a> and then dive deep into the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sports/ncaab/matchups" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAAB matchups</a>, looking for value and delivering well-thought-out March Madness bets and March Madness predictions. To learn more making picks on college basketball games, read our guide on <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/how-to-bet">how to bet on March Madness</a>.</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/picks">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/politics/donald-trump-faqDonald Trump FAQ: Everything You Wanted to Know About Teflon Don But Were Afraid to AskDiscover answers to frequently asked questions about former US President Donald Trump including his height, weight, education, net worth, IQ, and much more.2024-03-18T14:03:00ZBritt Geurts<p>Donald Trump has been a prominent figure in the American public eye for decades, and with the 2024 US Presidential Election quickly approaching, he's back in the spotlight. Whether you're interested in learning about his physical dimensions, his stance on controversial issues, or his latest <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/us-election-betting-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US presidential odds</a>, we have you covered! Here's everything you've always wanted to know about Teflon Don but were afraid to ask.</p>
<h2>What is Donald Trump’s height? </h2>
<p>White House physician Dr. Ronny L. Jackson stated that Trump was six feet and three inches in 2018, the last time his dimensions were publicly released. However, few people believed the statement at the time. The Internet did some deep diving only to discover <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/jan/17/a-tall-tale-accuracy-of-trumps-medical-report-and-new-height-questioned" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trump's driver's license had his height listed as six feet and two inches</a>. His real height is still uncertain, although maybe his hair adds an inch or two? </p>
<h2>What is Donald Trump’s weight? </h2>
<p>As is often the case with Trump, there is no definite answer. Trump’s recent booking record from 2023 listed his weight at 215 pounds, which was nearly 25 pounds lighter than his previously released weight in 2018. Either way, he might be carrying the weight of all the Twitter feuds and political drama. </p>
<h2>Where did Donald Trump go to college? </h2>
<p>Donald Trump attended Fordham University for two years, only to transfer to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1968. He claimed on multiple occasions that he graduated first in his class at Wharton, but it was later discovered that it may have been a bit of creative storytelling. The University of Pennsylvania student-run newspaper published a list of the students who graduated on the Dean’s list that same year, and Trump’s name was conspicuously absent. In fact, he did not graduate with honors of any kind. </p>
<h2>What is Donald Trump’s net worth? </h2>
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<h2>What are Donald Trump’s 2024 US Presidential odds? </h2>
<p>Despite Trump’s controversial past, he is still favored to win the 2024 US election at -120, exceeding all other <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/republican-party-presidential-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Republican nominees</a>. Joe Biden is directly behind him at +162. However, with Trump’s continuing trials, there is no definite answer to how the election will play out. </p>
<h2 id="odds">Odds to win the 2024 US presidential election</h2>
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<thead>
<tr style="height: 51.3333px;">
<th scope="col" style="width: 50.1217%; height: 51.3333px;">Candidate</th>
<th scope="col" style="width: 32.6013%; height: 51.3333px;">Odds to win 2024 US election at <img src="https://img.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/2/bet365.png" width="75" height="24" alt="bet365" style="font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"></th>
<th scope="col" style="width: 17.277%; height: 51.3333px;">Implied probability</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 31.1667px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 31.1667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Donald Trump</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 31.1667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><-120></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 31.1667px;">54.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 34.4792px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 34.4792px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Joe Biden</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 34.4792px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+162></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 34.4792px;">38.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 28.6667px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Michelle Obama</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+1,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">5.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 33.4688px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 33.4688px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Gavin Newsom</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 33.4688px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+2,000></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 33.4688px;">4.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 22.6667px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 22.6667px;">Robert Kennedy Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 22.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 22.6667px;">4.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 29.3125px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Kamala Harris</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+3,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">2.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 28.6667px;">
<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Gretchen Whitmer</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Nikki Haley</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 35.9792px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Dean Phillips</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 35.9792px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 35.9792px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Elizabeth Warren </td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+12,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.8%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 27.2917px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Tim Scott</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 27.2917px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+15,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 27.2917px;">0.66%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Hillary Clinton</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+15,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">0.66%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Jay Robert Pritzker</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+20,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.5%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+20,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.5%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Pete Buttigieg</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+30,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.33%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 30.1354px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Susan Rice</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 30.1354px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+30,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 30.1354px;">0.33%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 33.4688px;">Cornel West</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 33.4688px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 33.4688px;">0.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 34.1875px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Jill Stein</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 34.1875px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 34.1875px;">0.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 38.7604px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Marianne Williamson</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 38.7604px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 38.7604px;">0.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 38.7604px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Ryan Binkley</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 38.7604px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 38.7604px;">0.2%</td>
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<p><em>Odds courtesy of <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial">bet365</a> as of March 18, 2024.</em></p>
<h2>What is Donald Trump’s IQ? </h2>
<p>Trump’s alleged IQ stands at 145. To put that into perspective, only 16% of the population has an IQ higher than 115, and just 0.1% of the population has an IQ of 145 or higher. Trump is therefore labeled as a genius, although more than a few Democrats consider that up for debate.</p>
<h2>Is Donald Trump still banned from Twitter? </h2>
<p>Trump was permanently banned from Twitter on January 8, 2021 due to the perceived “risk of further incitement of violence.” The ban was a reaction to tweets he shared two days earlier in which he condemned Vice President Mike Pence and seemingly incited his followers to contest the election results and storm the US Capital.</p>
<p>Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022 and allowed Trump to return to the platform, which he rebranded as X. Trump posted his first tweet in two years on August 24, 2023, using his mug shot along with an all caps message once again questioning the election result.</p>
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<h2>Who will Donald Trump choose as his vice-presidential running mate? </h2>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/us-election-vp-betting-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Republican vice presidential odds</a> have become a hot topic, even with the election still months away. Kristi Noem and Tim Scott are currently the favorites at +450, followed by Vivek Ramaswamy at +700. Ideally, nominees will pick someone in areas that they are lacking. For instance, Trump does not have a very positive reputation with African Americans or women, due to previous controversial comments directed at these groups. </p>
<p>Trump will most likely choose his running mate before the Republican National Convention, which begins July 15 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.</p>
<h3>2024 Republican vice presidential nominee odds</h3>
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<td style="height: 23px;">Kristi Noem</td>
<td style="text-align: center; height: 23px;">+450</td>
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<td style="height: 23px;">Tim Scott</td>
<td style="text-align: center; height: 23px;">+450</td>
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<td style="height: 23px;">Vivek Ramaswamy</td>
<td style="text-align: center; height: 23px;">+700</td>
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<td style="height: 23px;">Elsie Stefanik</td>
<td style="text-align: center; height: 23px;">+700</td>
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<td style="text-align: center; height: 23px;">+800</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">+1,000</td>
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<td style="height: 23px;">Ben Carson</td>
<td style="text-align: center; height: 23px;">+1,100</td>
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<td style="height: 23px;">J.D. Vance</td>
<td style="text-align: center; height: 23px;">+1,200</td>
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<td style="height: 23px;">Sarah Huckabee Sanders</td>
<td style="text-align: center; height: 23px;">+1,800</td>
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<h2>Is Donald Trump going to prison? </h2>
<p>With charges adding up faster than his golf score, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/01/02/trumps-2024-legal-cases-heres-when-the-ex-president-will-go-to-trial-this-year/?sh=b9a144972061" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trump's legal status</a> has been a confusing rollercoaster from the get-go with 91 felony charges across four criminal cases in state and federal courts. But what does this mean if he is still running for president? First, let’s dive into the prosecutions Mr. Trump is facing. </p>
<p><strong>The New York case </strong></p>
<p>Trump is being accused of falsifying business records in the first degree, with 34 counts. Each count is a maximum sentence of four years. However, the accusations are mostly victimless, so Trump will most likely not serve a jail sentence, but rather would face large fines and possible probation. </p>
<p><strong>The top secret documents case </strong></p>
<p>The FBI's raid of Trump's Florida residence in Mar-a-Lago gained a lot of attention when Trump refused to hand over top secret documents he retained from the White House. Trump also has had a history of obstructing justice and making false statements, facing a max of 30 years for both violations. Usually, accusations like these result in prison for several years, and Trump is facing over 30 of these charges. </p>
<p><strong>The Federal Elections case </strong></p>
<p>You may have heard about Trump’s statements about the election being “rigged.” Well, he's being charged for trying to change the election results. Two parts of this case should concern Trump since it can negatively impact his running in the upcoming election. He can be convicted of attempting to “block the certification of the election via summoning a mob to attack the Capitol” and he can be convicted of “conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiring against Americans’ right to vote in free elections.” Should he be charged with either, he can serve a maximum 20-year sentence. </p>
<p><strong>The Georgia case </strong></p>
<p>Due to Trump’s violation of Georgia’s RICO Act, he is facing accusations of participating in criminal conspiracies during the 2020 US Election. This charge will be extremely difficult to prove because it involves less evidence and allegations. Should Trump not be convicted of this charge, there are 12 other felony counts waiting for him, all of which have the potential of imprisonment. </p>
<p>With everything added up, Trump could serve up to 717.5 years in prison. It remains to be seen, however, how many of these charges will stick and how Trump will weather the storm of one high-profile trial after another.</p>
<h2>Could Donald Trump still become president if he is convicted? </h2>
<p>Yes he can. To run for president in the US, there are certain requirements needed. You must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, you must have been a resident of the United States for at least 14 years, and you must be at least 35 years old. There is no official law that states anyone who has committed a crime or is convicted of a crime can’t run for president. This can lead presidents to dismiss their own cases. Therefore, if Trump were to be convicted of his charges and win the election, he could dismiss his own state charges.</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/donald-trump-faq">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/nba/heat-vs-76ers-picks-predictions-march-18-2024Heat vs 76ers Odds, Picks, and Predictions Tonight: Known Commodity Prevails in PhillyNBA odds, picks, and predictions for the Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers on March 18. NBA betting best bet and free pick analysis.2024-03-18T13:58:00ZTom Oldfield<p>If the postseason started today, the Miami Heat and Philadelphia 76ers would be heading for a play-in showdown — and that just cranks up the pressure as the teams collide tonight at Wells Fargo Center.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The Heat enter this matchup on the heels of a pair of victories over the Pistons, but they made hard work of it. Without Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro, Miami was rescued by a Bam Adebayo buzzer-beater in Detroit yesterday. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p>With a matching 37-30 record, the 76ers only trail the Heat based on head-to-head record. Philadelphia is still waiting on Joel Embiid’s return but landed a much-needed win over the Hornets on Saturday behind 30 points from Tyrese Maxey.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 18.0pt;">These teams get the national TV spotlight here and I’m breaking down these high-stakes <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/odds" target="_self">NBA odds</a> in my free Heat vs 76ers <a href="https://www.covers.com/picks/nba" target="_self">NBA picks</a>.</p>
<h2 id="Odds">Heat vs 76ers odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Heat vs 76ers predictions</h2>
<p>No one does a better job of extracting the most from a patchwork rotation than Erik Spoelstra, and he’s proving that again lately with key players sidelined. Whether Butler is available or not, the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/miami-heat/odds" target="_self">Miami Heat</a> are going to bring the fight.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Embiid’s absence looms large — but, in fairness, the Heat have enjoyed the upper hand in this matchup even when the reigning MVP has been on the floor. Miami has won both clashes this season and six of the last seven meetings, including the last four trips to Wells Fargo Center.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Despite those trends, the visitors are underdogs here on the second night of a back-to-back set, and I’m jumping on the plus-money odds for a team that’s capable of rising to the big moments.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>It’s not just about Butler and Adebayo either. Duncan Robinson knocked down seven 3-pointers yesterday and the Heat are getting quality minutes from Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Terry Rozier, who’s had 16+ points in three of his last four. Of course, Butler becoming active would only raise my confidence.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The Heat have won more games on the road than at home this season, which speaks to their toughness and preparation. We could be in for a grimy, scrappy game here and that works in Miami's favor. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/philadelphia-76ers/odds" target="_self">Philadelphia 76ers</a> have injury concerns of their own, with Tobias Harris questionable and DeAnthony Melton ruled out, and their offense has been stuck in the mud over the last two weeks. </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">I see the Heat doing enough defensively to grind out a precious victory in the playoff race.</span></p>
<p><strong>My best bet</strong>: Heat moneyline (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">+108 at FanDuel</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Heat vs 76ers same-game parlay</h2>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Even before his game-winning 3-pointer, Adebayo’s fingerprints were all over yesterday’s victory against the lowly Pistons. He finished with 20 points and 17 rebounds, keeping the Heat afloat on both ends of the floor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">I’m expecting more of the same tonight. All of the Bam props look enticing, but he should have the biggest edge on the boards, where he’s averaging 13 rpg over his last five contests. <o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-US">The 76ers are papering over Embiid’s absence with Mo Bamba and Paul Reed sharing the center minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Meanwhile, Maxey is doing his best to give the Philadelphia offense some juice, with back-to-back 30-point efforts, but I’m predicting a slight dip in scoring tonight against a well-drilled Miami defense.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">The Heat held Maxey to 4-for-20 shooting in their Christmas Day showdown and he’s been kept under 25 points in five of his last 10 outings overall. <o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-US">The visitors have long, versatile defenders to throw at the 76ers’ star man.</span></p>
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<h2>Heat vs 76ers spread and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p>Butler’s health hangs over tonight’s contest, with the 76ers pegged as favorites given the uncertainty, but there’s not much to get excited about in the hosts’ recent form — Philadelphia has lost five of its last seven games and hasn’t scored more than 109 points since March 3.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>The Heat haven’t fared much better, with a 5-5 mark in their last 10 contests. That stretch includes three wins over Detroit and a loss to the Wizards.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Still, I’m trusting the visitors to show up in this primetime spot and improve their chances of avoiding the play-in.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>This feels like a low-scoring slugfest and a line of 209.5 delivers that message loud and clear. The Under is 8-2 in Miami’s past 10 outings, and the visitors have been held below 110 points in each of their last six games.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Even when the offense is in a rut, the Miami defense shows up — and that’s a trend we’ve seen all year, with the Heat hitting the Under in 51 of their last 76 games.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 18.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">That’s ominous for a Philadelphia offense that’s short on shot creators and will need a lot from Kyle Lowry and Buddy Hield if Harris is out again.</span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Rockwell',serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 88.1329%;">Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA</td>
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<td style="width: 11.8909%; height: 23px;"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td style="width: 88.1329%; height: 23px;">Monday, March 18, 2024</td>
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<td style="width: 11.8909%; height: 23px;"><strong>Tip-off:</strong></td>
<td style="width: 88.1329%; height: 23px;">7:30 p.m. ET</td>
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<td style="width: 11.8909%; height: 23px;"><strong>TV:</strong></td>
<td style="width: 88.1329%; height: 23px;">ESPN</td>
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<p>Despite facing legal challenges on all sides, the embattled former president has essentially locked up the Republican nomination with an election rematch against <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/joe-biden-presidential-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joe Biden</a> looming on the horizon.</p>
<p>Although Trump might be favored to win the presidency his odds of -120 convert to an implied probability of 54.5% which makes him far from a sure thing in what should be another highly-contested election. Here are Trump's presidential election odds as he looks to become just the second person to serve two non-consecutive terms in the White House. </p>
<h2>Donald Trump fast facts</h2>
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<td style="height: 23px; width: 347.656px;">Date of birth</td>
<td style="height: 23px; width: 275.625px;">June 14, 1946</td>
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<td style="width: 347.656px; height: 23px;">Place of birth</td>
<td style="width: 275.625px; height: 23px;">New York City, NY</td>
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<td style="width: 347.656px; height: 23px;">Residence</td>
<td style="width: 275.625px; height: 23px;">Mar-a-Lago, FL</td>
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<td style="width: 347.656px; height: 23px;">Political affiliation</td>
<td style="width: 275.625px; height: 23px;">Republican Party</td>
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<td style="width: 347.656px; height: 23px;">Net worth</td>
<td style="width: 275.625px; height: 23px;">$2.5 billion USD</td>
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<td style="width: 347.656px; height: 23px;">Education</td>
<td style="width: 275.625px; height: 23px;">New York Military Academy (1959-1964); Fordham University (1964-66); Wharton School (1966-68)</td>
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<td style="width: 347.656px; height: 23px;">Spouse</td>
<td style="width: 275.625px; height: 23px;">Melania Trump (2005-present)</td>
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<h2 id="odds">Odds to win the 2024 US presidential election</h2>
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<th scope="col" style="width: 32.6013%; height: 51.3333px;">Odds to win 2024 US election at <img src="https://img.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/2/bet365.png" width="75" height="24" alt="bet365" style="font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"></th>
<th scope="col" style="width: 17.277%; height: 51.3333px;">Implied probability</th>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 31.1667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Donald Trump</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 31.1667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><-120></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 31.1667px;">54.5%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 34.4792px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Joe Biden</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 34.4792px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+162></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 34.4792px;">38.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Michelle Obama</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+1,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">5.9%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 33.4688px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Gavin Newsom</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 33.4688px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+2,000></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 33.4688px;">4.8%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 22.6667px;">Robert Kennedy Jr.</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 22.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+2,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 22.6667px;">4.3%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Kamala Harris</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+3,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">2.9%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Gretchen Whitmer</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Nikki Haley</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 35.9792px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Dean Phillips</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 35.9792px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+8,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 35.9792px;">1.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Elizabeth Warren </td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+12,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.8%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 27.2917px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Tim Scott</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 27.2917px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+15,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 27.2917px;">0.66%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 29.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Hillary Clinton</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 29.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+15,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 29.3125px;">0.66%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Jay Robert Pritzker</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+20,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.5%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+20,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.5%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 28.6667px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Pete Buttigieg</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 28.6667px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+30,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 28.6667px;">0.33%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 30.1354px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Susan Rice</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 30.1354px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+30,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 30.1354px;">0.33%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 33.4688px;">Cornel West</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 33.4688px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 33.4688px;">0.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 34.1875px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Jill Stein</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 34.1875px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 34.1875px;">0.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 38.7604px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/democratlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Democratic Logo"> Marianne Williamson</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 38.7604px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 38.7604px;">0.2%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 38.7604px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/republicanlogo.jpg?width=25&height=25" alt="Republican Logo"> Ryan Binkley</td>
<td style="width: 32.6013%; height: 38.7604px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.277%; height: 38.7604px;">0.2%</td>
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<p><em>Odds courtesy of <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial">bet365</a> as of March 18, 2024.</em></p>
<h3>Rivals within the Republican Party</h3>
<p>Over the last few years, other Republicans had emerged as potential presidential candidates but the primaries proved that Trump is still the unquestioned top dog in the GOP. Trump had such a massive lead in the polls that he didn't even bother attending the <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-skipping-republican-debates-dominating-primary-polls/story?id=104703039#:~:text=Trump%20has%20said%20he%20sees,am%20here%20because%20of%20debates." target="_blank" rel="noopener">primary debates</a>, letting the other challengers tear each other to pieces.</p>
<p>Florida Governor <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/ron-desantis-presidential-odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ron DeSantis</a> emerged as Trump's closest rival but after polling well behind Trump and losing by 30 points to him in the Iowa primary, he <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ron-desantis-planning-drop-presidential-bid-sunday-rcna134953" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dropped out</a> of the race in January. The biggest flaw in DeSantis' campaign was that he drew his support from the MAGA contingent of the base which remains extremely loyal to Trump.</p>
<p>In fact, Vivek Ramaswamy saw his national profile rise largely due to his support for Trump's policies and his refusal to say anything negative about the former president.</p>
<p>Nikki Haley was the last remaining Republican challenger, but even she <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/nikki-haley-ends-white-house-bid-clearing-path-trump-biden-rematch-2024-03-06/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">conceded defeat</a> after Super Tuesday, following lopsided losses in almost every state — including her own home state of South Carolina. Conservatives even derided Haley's lone two victories by pointing out that Vermont is a staunch blue state and that Trump's reputation as a political outsider is actually reinforced from losing in the political swamp of D.C. </p>
<p>Haley finished her campaign with just 89 delegates with Trump already claiming 1,031 — closing in on the 1,215 delegates he needs to secure the nomination. Trump will likely secure the nomination later this month and most books have pulled Republican presidential nominee odds off the board.</p>
<h3>Trump facing criminal trials</h3>
<p>Trump's presidential election odds took a hit last year when he was indicted in four criminal cases on a total of <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/trump-charges-jan-6-classified-documents/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">91 felony counts</a>. Those included charges for mishandling sensitive documents and trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election, as well as state charges for attempting to change the outcome of Biden's victory in Georgia.</p>
<p>Trump pulled a reverse Uno card on his charges by claiming they are proof of a <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-campaign-calls-latest-indictment-part-of-a-politically-motivated-witch-hunt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">witch hunt</a> and with his base rallying behind him, his odds have since recovered. <span>It's become clear that not only do most Republicans not care about the legal problems surrounding Trump but that those charges won't derail his campaign as his legal team will look to </span><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/us/politics/trump-trial-supreme-court-delay.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">delay the results</a><span> until after the election</span></p>
<p>Trump did recently lose his civil fraud case in New York and was ordered to pay a $454 million fine, which he plans to appeal. However, he also got a big legal victory with the Supreme Court<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-supreme-court-rules-trump-historic-14th-amendment/story?id=107158454" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> ruling in his favor</a> that states could not remove him from the ballot.</p>
<p>Even if Trump is able to push the trials until after the election, the energy and money it takes to fight those legal battles will surely wear on him - or at least his wallet.</p>
<h3>Beating Biden</h3>
<p>Short of a health issue or a shocking legal turn, Trump will be the Republican nominee, but that's only half the battle for winning the presidency. Trump still needs to beat out the Democrat candidate which will most likely be the same man he refuses to accept he lost to in 2020: Joe Biden. </p>
<p>However, Trump is polling much better than he was four years ago with Biden having a tumultuous first term in the White House. With the US economy still recovering from the affects of the pandemic recession and a growing crisis at the border, Biden currently has an <a href="https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/biden-approval-rating/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">approval rating</a> of just 37.9%.</p>
<p>Trump hopes to capitalize on those weaknesses and a poll conducted by the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/02/us/politics/biden-trump-times-siena-poll.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Times/Siena College</a> in late February gave Trump a five percent lead on Biden. Another poll showed Trump leading Biden in five of six key <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/11/07/us/elections/times-siena-battlegrounds-registered-voters.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">battleground states</a>. </p>
<p>It's been a double-edged sword for Trump with his brash and abrasive personality appealing to the MAGA vote but also losing support from moderate Republicans and those across the aisle. Ultimately whether he can win the general election will come down to whether swing-voters are willing to tolerate his character in exchange for policies that they feel will improve their quality of life.</p>
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<h2 id="odds"><span data-token-index="1" class="notion-enable-hover">U.S. Presidential Election 2024 Winning Party odds</span></h2>
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<th scope="col" style="width: 31.6293%; height: 35px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/2/bet365.png" width="75" height="24" alt="bet365" style="font-weight: 400; text-align: start;"></th>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 49.6875px;">Republican</td>
<td style="width: 31.6293%; height: 49.6875px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><-125></a></td>
<td style="width: 18.2491%; height: 49.6875px;">55.56%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 44.75px;">Democrats</td>
<td style="width: 31.6293%; height: 44.75px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+110></a></td>
<td style="width: 18.2491%; height: 44.75px;">47.62%</td>
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<td style="width: 50.1217%; height: 49.125px;">Independent</td>
<td style="width: 31.6293%; height: 49.125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"><+2,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 18.2491%; height: 49.125px;">3.85%</td>
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<p><em>Odds courtesy of <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial">bet365</a> as of March 18, 2024.</em><em></em></p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/politics/trump-presidential-odds">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/promos/best-sportsbook-odds-boosts-promos-for-todayToday's Best Sportsbook Odds Boosts and Promotions: March 18The best daily sportsbook bonuses for today's sports betting action (in eligible locations in the USA) from Covers' top-rated betting sites.2024-03-18T13:36:00ZBritt Geurts<p>Finding the best sports betting value has become just a little bit easier, as most outlets routinely offer daily odds boosts and <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/bonuses">sportsbook promos</a> on select markets.</p>
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<p><a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMLXlwsw9ICvAw" data-linkcount="gnews-editorial-image" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/googlenewsicon.svg?width=173&height=47" alt="Google News" width="173" height="47" style="font-weight: bold;"></a><br>Stay updated with the latest picks, odds, and news! Tap the <img src="https://img.covers.com/editorial/2023/staricon.jpg?width=15&height=15" alt="star" width="15" height="15" style="font-weight: bold;"> to add us to your favorites on <a href="https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMMLXlwsw9ICvAw" data-linkcount="gnews-editorial-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google News</a> to never miss a story.</p><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/promos/best-sportsbook-odds-boosts-promos-for-today">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/soccer/euro/oddsEuro 2024 Odds: England, France Head and Shoulders Above the RestBreaking down the 2024 Euro Cup odds featuring co-favorites England and France. 2024-03-18T13:26:00ZChris Vasile<p>The Euro 2024 groups are set — except for three playoff spots — and <span>sportsbooks are beginning to fine-tune their <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">soccer odds</a> ahead of this summer's big European soccer showcase. </span></p>
<p>England are the current betting favorites to lift their first-ever European Trophy after being denied by Italy four years ago. They will have to navigate a tricky group consisting of Slovenia, Denmark, and Serbia. </p>
<p>Hot on their heels is the World Cup runner-up, France, who will be looking to win their third Euro Cup and first since 2000 when they took down Italy courtesy of a David Trezeguet golden goal. Les Bleus' draw is far from ideal, having to meet the Netherlands, Austria, and one of the playoff winners. </p>
<p>The aforementioned playoff spots will be contested with three semifinals on Thursday, March 21 with the "finals" slated on Tuesday, March 26. </p>
<p>Join me as I break down the Euro 2024 odds below.</p>
<h2>Euro 2024 odds</h2>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 41.3281px; width: 68.1663%;">Team</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 41.3281px; width: 31.7768%; text-align: center;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/83/tonybet.svg" alt="BetTony" width="125" height="36" style="font-weight: 400;"></th>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+348></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">France</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+354></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Germany</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+620></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Spain</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+726></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 33.1641px;">Portugal</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 33.1641px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+792></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Belgium</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,406></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Italy</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,579></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Netherlands</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,639></a></td>
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<td style="height: 31.1719px; width: 50%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,256></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Croatia</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,204></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Turkiye</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,970></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Switzerland</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+6,190></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Serbia</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+6,610></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Austria</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+7,420></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+7,830></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Hungary</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+7,830></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Czech Republic</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+13,200></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Romania</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+18,800></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Ukraine</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+21,400></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Poland</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+21,600></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Slovenia</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+23,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px;">Slovakia</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+23,100></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+23,500></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+40,500></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+40,900></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+41,900></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.1719px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+43,600></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 31.25px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 22.5px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 22.5px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 22.5px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 22.5px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 50%; text-align: center; height: 22.5px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<p><i>Odds as of March 18, 2024.</i></p>
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<h2><br>Euro 2024 betting favorites</h2>
<h3><strong>England (+348)</strong></h3>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Speaking of major tournament runner-ups, England were precisely that in Euro 2020 as they fell to Italy in penalty kicks. </p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">With England, every tournament is trophy or bust and 2024 is no different. They have arguably one of the best in-form strikers in the world leading the line in Harry Kane, and one of the best young midfielders in the game in Jude Bellingham. </p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">England got through qualifying with one or two minor hiccups, finishing with 20 of a possible 24 points while conceding just four goals in eight games. </p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">If Gareth Southgate can finally get his tactics right, and England gets a reasonable draw, the Three Lions are going to be a serious threat in next summer's tournament. </p>
<h3>France (+354)</h3>
<p>It should come as a surprise to nobody to see France listed as one of the betting favorites ahead of Euro 2024. They are, after all, the World Cup runner-ups, losing a thrilling and heart-breaking Finals to a Lionel Messi-led Argentina. </p>
<p>In the lead-up to next summer's European showcase, Les Blues made quick work of a very straightforward qualifying group. They finished with 22 of a possible 24 points and scored 29 goals in eight games while conceding just three. They did the double over the group's biggest challenge, the Netherlands, winning the home and away by a 6-1 margin. </p>
<p>With Kylian Mbappe getting better by the day and a host of new blood being infused into this French lineup, this is one team no team will want to face before the Euro Finals on July 14. </p>
<h3><strong>Germany (+620)</strong></h3>
<p>Once a powerhouse of International football, Germany has been mired in a slump that's not seen them win a major international tournament since the 2014 World Cup. </p>
<p>While that may not seem like a long time, going through three different managers and producing terrible results will have the nation hitting the panic button at the first signs of trouble. </p>
<p>Julian Nagelsmann will be the one to lead the hosts into Euro 2024, and without having to qualify for the tournament, the Germans still only have three wins in 11 international friendlies since the start of the year. </p>
<p>Nonetheless, they still possess firepower up front to go goal-for-goal and would be a very dangerous team to play should they get into the knockout rounds.</p>
<h2>Euro 2024 groups</h2>
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<td style="height: 22.6667px; width: 33.3386%;">Germany, Scotland, Hungary, Switzerland</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px;">Group B</td>
<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px;">Spain, Croatia, Italy, Albania</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px;">Group C</td>
<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px;">Slovenia, Denmark, Serbia, England</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px;">Group D</td>
<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px;">France, Netherlands, Austria, Playoff winner A</td>
<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px; text-align: center;">France <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<-182>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px;">Group E</td>
<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px;">Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Playoff winner B</td>
<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px; text-align: center;">Belgium <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<-385>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px;">Group F</td>
<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px;">Turkey, Portugal, Czech Republic, Playoff winner C</td>
<td style="width: 33.3386%; height: 22.6667px; text-align: center;">Portugal <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<-239>></a></td>
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<p><em>Odds as of February 20, via <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=83&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TonyBet</a></em> </p>
<h2>Past UEFA European Championship winners</h2>
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<td>2020</td>
<td>Italy</td>
<td>England</td>
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<td>2016</td>
<td>Portugal</td>
<td>France</td>
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<td>2012</td>
<td>Spain</td>
<td>Italy</td>
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<td>2008</td>
<td>Spain</td>
<td>Germany</td>
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<td>2004</td>
<td>Greece</td>
<td>Portugal</td>
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<td>2000</td>
<td>France</td>
<td>Italy</td>
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<td>1996</td>
<td>Germany</td>
<td>Czech Republic</td>
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<td>1992</td>
<td>Denmark</td>
<td>Germany</td>
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<td>1988</td>
<td>Netherlands</td>
<td>Soviet Union</td>
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<td>1984</td>
<td>France</td>
<td>Spain</td>
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<td>1980</td>
<td>West Germany</td>
<td>Belgium</td>
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<h2>How to bet Euro 2024 outright odds</h2>
<p>Betting on the outright winner of Euro 2024 is an extremely popular futures betting option and odds usually come out soon after the previous Euro winner is crowned. These odds will adjust based on how countries and players perform leading up to the tournament. Sportsbooks will also adjust the soccer odds based on handle and liability with certain nations.</p>
<p>Futures odds are displayed in list form, showing each option and its odds – most often ranked from best chances to win to worst. You will usually see a plus (+) sign in front of a team's futures odds, like this:</p>
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<li><strong>England +500</strong></li>
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<p>This means that on a $100 bet, you would stand to win $500 if England won Euro 2024. As we get closer to the Euro final or if one team has been extremely dominant, you might see a country with a minus sign (-) ahead of its odds. </p>
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<li><strong>Belgium -110</strong></li>
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<p>This would mean that you have to bet $110 to win $100 on a Belgium Euro 2024 outright victory.</p>
<p>Above we have posted the American odds for Euro 2024. However, these are easy to convert to decimal odds or fractional odds with our <a href="https://www.covers.com/editorial/HowToBet/OddsConverter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">odds converter tool</a>. </p>
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</div><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/soccer/euro/odds">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/nba/player-prop-bets-march-18-2024Best NBA Player Props Today: Aldama Puts in Work Against KingsBest NBA player props for March 18. NBA player prop projections, odds, and best bets today, including point props, rebound props, and more.2024-03-18T13:04:00ZJon Metler<p>The brackets are out for March Madness, and while the sportsbooks attempt to trade all of the odds associated with the big dance, let's see if we can find some errors in the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/odds" target="_self">NBA odds</a> for Monday's <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/player-props" target="_self">NBA player props</a>.</p>
<p>When I woke up on Monday morning and started drinking my coffee, I didn't think I would become a massive Santi Aldama fan, but here we are. </p>
<p>I'm seeing a significant edge in the points prop for the Memphis Grizzlies forward, but who else am I backing in my <a href="https://www.covers.com/picks/nba" target="_self">free NBA picks</a> for Monday, March 18?</p>
<h2>Best NBA player props today</h2>
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<li><strong>Bogdanovic Over 15.5 points (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-120 at BetMGM</a>)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Ayton Over 1.5 assists (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_self">+110 at bet365</a>)</strong></li>
<li><strong>Aldama Over 9.5 points (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=23&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-125 at PointsBet</a>)</strong></li>
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<p><em>Picks made on March 18 at 7:00 a.m. ET.<br><a href="#Best_NBA_props_today">Read full analysis of each pick.</a></em></p>
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<h2 id="Best_NBA_props_today">NBA player props for March 18</h2>
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<h3>Prop bet #1: Buckets for Bogdanovic</h3>
<p>I debated for a while with this prop, considering whether I wanted to bet on <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/5312/bogdan-bogdanovic" target="_self">Bogdan Bogdanovic's odds</a> or Deandre Hunter's, but I'm going to roll with Bogdanovic.</p>
<p>Bogdanovic missed Friday's game against the Jazz with an illness, and he left Sunday's game early against the Clippers. There's a chance this bet gets voided and Bogdanovic sits, but that's fine because you'll just get your money back. The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/atlanta-hawks/odds" target="_self">Atlanta Hawks</a> were also up by 20+ points against the Clippers, so if Bogy was under the weather, it wasn't worth him coming back in the game in the final seven minutes.</p>
<p>The reason I was debating between Hunter and Bogdanovic is Hunter is trading at 15.5 points, but when Bogdanovic sat on Friday, Hunter closed at 20.5. There's an opportunity to jump in front of a great price with Hunter, but I fear he won't see the 30+ minutes he's been playing off the bench if Bogdanovic does play.</p>
<p>I wouldn't say I prefer Hunter whether Bogdanovic is in or out because, although Hunter has seen minutes off the bench, Atlanta was also missing Jalen Johnson in some of those games.</p>
<p>Johnson just returned from injury, and I think this really helps Bogdanovic's points prop. Bogdan can now be more of a shooter than a creator, and against the Lakers, we could see Dejounte Murray and Johnson create a lot of open looks for him.</p>
<p>Bogdanovic has struggled in his last two games, going Under his points total in both, but as I said, he's also battling an illness. For someone trading at 15.5 points, the field goal attempts are there in both games he went Under with him taking 29 field goal attempts.</p>
<p>Bogdanovic is projected to have 17.9 points on Monday against the Lakers, which means we can price the Over 15.5 points at -160, but it is available at BetMGM at -120.</p>
<p><strong>Bogdan Bogdanovic prop</strong>: Over 15.5 points (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-120 at BetMGM</a>)</p>
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<h3>Prop bet #2: Assists for Ayton</h3>
<p>Deandre Ayton has been on a tear over his last five games for the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/portland-trail-blazers/odds" target="_self">Portland Trail Blazers</a>, averaging 27.2 points per game. Not only is Ayton heavily involved in the offense, but head coach Chauncey Billups is also playing Ayton 38.2 minutes per game this month — much higher than his season average of 32.</p>
<p>You'd think I'd be going after Ayton's points prop here, but it's his assists prop that has me more intrigued because of the pricing. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/5601/deandre-ayton" target="_self">Deandre Ayton's odds</a> for his points prop have undergone a massive move because of this heater from 13.5 points to 19.5 points. At 19.5 points, there's nothing there for me, but we can leverage the increased minutes and higher usage for him to register more assists.</p>
<p>Ayton has a usage percentage of 19.8%, but over these last five games his usage percentage is up to 26.1%. That's a big jump and what it means is a lot more touches on offense. </p>
<p>If you don't have the ball, you can't get assists, and with Ayton facing the Chicago Bulls on Monday, why would they not continue to give him a ton of touches on offense? Nikola Vucevic isn't known for his defense by any means, and he's a matchup they'll want to continue to attack.</p>
<p>Ayton is projected to have two dimes against Chicago on Monday, which means we can price the Over 1.5 assists at -135, but it is available at bet365 at +110. Based on this projection, this bet is showing a positive expected value of 21%.</p>
<p><strong>Deandre Ayton prop</strong>: Over 1.5 assists (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">+110 at bet365</a>)</p>
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<h3>Prop bet #3: All in on Aldama </h3>
<p>I'm not going to lie to you, I was watching film for a Harrison Barnes assists prop against the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/memphis-grizzlies/odds" target="_self">Memphis Grizzlies</a> when this Santi Aldama points prop caught my eye. Once I found a sportsbook trading this total at 9.5 points, I bet on <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/187967/santi-aldama" target="_self">Santi Aldama's odds</a>.</p>
<p>When the Sacramento Kings played the Grizzlies on January 29, the Kings were attempting to have Harrison Barnes be the primary defender on Jaren Jackson Jr. This gave them more foot speed on the perimeter and also allowed for Domantas Sabonis to then be the help defender when Jackson drove. What this did was open up a ton of open shots for Aldama, but it gets even better.</p>
<p>In their previous meeting on January 29, Luke Kennard and Desmond Bane were both out for the Grizzlies. If Sacramento is going to send help defense towards Jackson, which shooter do you think they will leave open, Kennard, Bane, or Aldama?</p>
<p>Having Kennard and Bane back in the lineup for the Grizzlies also helps Aldama's points prop because they should be able to create open shots for him. Both Kennard and Bane will find Aldama on a rotating defense as a cutter, and there is no rim protection — especially if Sabonis is helping.</p>
<p>Aldama is projected to have 12.1 points on Monday against the Kings, which allows us to price the Over 9.5 points at -184, but it is available at PointsBet at -125.</p>
<p><strong>Santi Aldama prop</strong>: Over 9.5 points (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=23&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-125 at PointsBet</a>)</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The Flames are home favorites on the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/odds" target="_self">NHL odds</a> board against the Capitals, but both</span><span lang="EN"> enter this game looking for their third straight win. They’re also both right on the cusp of the playoff picture in their respective conferences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2 id="Odds">Capitals vs Flames odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Capitals vs Flames predictions</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/teams/main/calgary-flames/odds" target="_self">Calgary Flames</a> were sellers at the deadline but they’ve been able to stay alive in the playoff race, even if by just a thread. After three straight losses to the Panthers, Hurricanes, and Avalanche, Calgary has bounced back with wins over Vegas (4-1) and Montreal (5-2).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The Flames would have to leapfrog the Wild and Blues to catch the Golden Knights for a playoff spot, but stranger things have happened.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/hockey/nhl/teams/main/washington-capitals/odds" target="_self">Washington Capitals</a> find themselves in a similar position, albeit a bit better. </span><span lang="EN">They didn’t have high expectations this year under first-year coach Spencer Carbery, but they’re just a few points out of a playoff spot.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Both teams sold at the deadline, but that hasn’t mattered in recent games. <o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN">One of the key pieces in Calgary is first-line center Nazem Kadri. He signed through the end of the decade so he’ll be a part of the Flames for a while.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Kadri leads the Flames in both points (59) and assists (36) this season while ranking third with 23 goals in 67 games. After a slow start to the season with just one assist in his first eight games, the centerman has 58 points in his last 59 games and hasn’t gone more than two contests without a point.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">He’s currently riding a three-game point streak and has recorded a point in 13 of 18 games since the All-Star break.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong>My best bet</strong>: Nazem Kadri Over 0.5 points (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=2&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-linkcont="Articles - SGP">-165 at SIA</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Capitals vs Flames same-game parlay</h2>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">We’re taking Nazem Kadri to record a point as our best bet and we’re going one better for our SGP. <o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN">The Flames forward broke out of a six-game drought with a goal in Saturday’s win over the Canadiens. He previously had six goals in seven games before that from February 15 to March 2.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">We’re also going with the Flames to win on home ice. They're 18-5-1 at home while the Capitals are 15-15-4 on the road. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Furthermore, the Flames have a bit of a rest advantage as this is Washington’s fourth game in six nights — all on the road. The Flames fell victim to that against the Avalanche in their fourth game in six nights with travel last week.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2>Capitals vs Flames moneyline and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The Flames odds are at -130 after opening at a much shorter price in the -150 range. In turn, Washington's odds are down to +110 after opening closer to +130.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The total is set at a flat 6 with the Over slightly favored at -115 and the Under at -105.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN">I would go with the Flames and the Under 6 this evening in Calgary. The Capitals have had trouble scoring and that should benefit the Flames tonight.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 88.5869%;">Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB</td>
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<td style="width: 88.5869%; height: 23px;">Monday, March 18, 2024</td>
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<h3>Los Angeles Dodgers (+320 to +360)</h3>
<p>Plenty of people are crowning the Los Angeles Dodgers as the eventual World Series champs based on how the offseason went. While the season isn't won in December or January, it's easy to see why L.A. is atop the list. Not only did they sign otherworldly two-way star <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12397/shohei-ohtani" target="_self">Shohei Ohtani</a> (who will be limited to DH in 2024) but they inked Japanese pitcher <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/291753/yoshinobu-yamamoto" target="_self">Yoshinobu Yamamoto</a> and traded for <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13598/tyler-glasnow" target="_self">Tyler Glasnow</a> to anchor the starting rotation.</p>
<p>Ohtani and Yamamoto have already shown off for their new homes, looking sharp in spring games.</p>
<p>With infielder Gavin Lux presumably healthy heading into Opening Day, the lineup is looking deep, particularly with Ohtani, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12830/mookie-betts" target="_self">Mookie Betts</a>, and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14210/freddie-freeman" target="_self">Freddie Freeman</a> penciled in near the top of the batting order and outfielder <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14072/teoscar-hernandez" target="_self">Teoscar Hernandez</a> also being added to the fold. Also, Betts is moving to shortstop, further showcasing his versatility.</p>
<p>If there are question marks, they come from the pitching staff. Glasnow hasn't particularly been a picture of health at any point in his career, topping out at 120 innings pitched, so his durability is a concern. Walker Buehler hasn't pitched since early 2022 and will not be ready for Opening Day. James Paxton, who, like Glasnow, has never been healthy for extended stretches, is currently expected to fill the role of No. 5 starter. With neither Tony Gonsolin nor Dustin May able to take the mound, the Dodgers will likely have to entrust some young arms like <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/228606/bobby-miller" target="_self">Bobby Miller</a> and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/275518/emmet-sheehan" target="_self">Emmet Sheehan</a>, among others, to fill the void.</p>
<p>And while the Dodgers have re-signed <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/15700/clayton-kershaw" target="_self">Clayton Kershaw</a>, he likely won't be able to pitch until later in the season if at all. Nevertheless, the Dodgers are good enough as constructed and any reinforcements down the stretch will be a bonus. Unsurprisingly, <a href="https://www.covers.com/mlb/win-totals-odds" target="_self">MLB win total odds</a> have Los Angeles projected to win the most games of any team.</p>
<p>L.A. opens its season early with a two-game set against the San Diego Padres on March 20-21 in South Korea.</p>
<h3>Atlanta Braves (+450 to +550)</h3>
<p>If there is a lineup more fearsome than the Dodgers, look no further than the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/atlanta-braves/odds" target="_self">Atlanta Braves</a>. Reigning NL MVP <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12276/ronald-acuna-jr." target="_self">Ronald Acuna Jr.</a> leads the way, but there is simply not an easy out from 1-9. This roster is built to last, too, with many key players signed to long-term deals. Four different hitters swatted at least 30 homers in 2023 and every single player projected to be in the everyday lineup hit at least 18.</p>
<p>The rotation is solid but not without concerns. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/238194/spencer-strider" target="_self">Spencer Strider</a> is a bonafide ace and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14212/max-fried" target="_self">Max Fried</a> should be his reliable self despite coming off an injury-riddled 2023. <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/12905/chris-sale" target="_self">Chris Sale</a> is the ultimate lottery ticket. The left-hander has been one of the best pitchers in baseball over the last decade but has dealt with a litany of injuries and hasn't eclipsed 158 innings since 2017.</p>
<p>Bryce Elder was demoted to Triple-A following a shaky spring, but it's opened the door for <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/15483/reynaldo-lopez" target="_self">Reynaldo Lopez</a> to open the season as the team's fifth starter. Lopez had some success early in his career as a starter but was converted into a fairly effective reliever over the last couple of seasons. If he can rise to his prospect potential, he'll be another weapon out of nowhere for an already strong team. And if it doesn't work out, Elder, AJ Smith-Shawver, and Hurston Waldrep are all knocking on the door.</p>
<h3>Houston Astros (+700 to +850)</h3>
<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">The New York Yankees had briefly risen to the third spot on the odds board, but an elbow injury to ace Gerrit Cole plus Aaron Judge's delayed spring has at least raised some questions around the Bronx Bombers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/teams/main/houston-astros/odds" target="_self">Houston Astros</a> just won't go away. And in addition to signing <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13955/josh-hader" target="_self">Josh Hader</a> to form what looks like baseball's best bullpen, they may be on the verge of adding Blake Snell to the rotation. Snell was considered a potential target for the Yankees, especially after Cole's injury, but it looks like Houston might be grabbing him to help weather the storm if <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14501/justin-verlander" target="_self">Justin Verlander</a> misses time. It's not a done deal, yet, so don't be shocked if we get a mystery team.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Still, the Astros rotation is pretty good as it is with <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14499/framber-valdez" target="_self">Framber Valdez</a>, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/228715/hunter-brown" target="_self">Hunter Brown</a>, and Cristian Javier in the fold. And the lineup remains dangerous as Yordan Alvarez and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14497/kyle-tucker" target="_self">Kyle Tucker</a> serve as the new core with Jose Altuve and <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/14351/alex-bregman" target="_self">Alex Bregman</a> providing veteran depth. As strong as the Yankees and Texas Rangers offenses appear, this is the cream of the AL crop.</span></p>
<h2 id="Odds_over_time">2024 World Series odds over time</h2>
<p>Here's a look at how World Series odds stack up across MLB. We'll be updating throughout the season to show how the odds race evolves.</p>
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<h2>MLB futures odds explained</h2>
<p>Sportsbooks will post <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/odds/futures" target="_self">World Series futures</a> as soon as the previous season concludes, and some even sooner. These betting boards are constantly adjusted throughout the winter and ensuing season as players get hurt or are traded. Once the regular season begins, World Series odds will change daily as teams win and lose games, and as more players are injured or traded. Sportsbooks will also adjust the World Series odds based on handle and liability to certain teams.</p>
<p>World Series odds will usually look like this:</p>
<ul>
<li>Los Angeles Dodgers +240</li>
</ul>
<p>This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to win $240 if the Dodgers win the World Series. If it's close to the end of the season or MLB has a very dominant team, you could see a minus sign (-) ahead of a team's odds. </p>
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<li>Atlanta Braves -150</li>
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<p>This means that if you bet on the Atlanta Braves during the 2020 MLB season, you would have needed to bet $150 to profit $100 if the Braves won the championship.</p>
<p>Above we have posted the American odds for the World Series. However, these are easy to convert to decimal odds or fractional odds with our <a href="https://www.covers.com/tools/odds-converter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">odds converter tool</a>.</p>
<h2>Past World Series winners</h2>
<p>The Texas Rangers won the 2023 World Series after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games. It marked the first World Series title in Rangers franchise history.</p>
<p>Here are the last 10 World Series winners, along with their opening odds.</p>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 25%;">Season</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 25%;">Winner</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 25%;">Opening odds</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 25%;">Runner up</th>
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<td style="height: 30px; width: 25%;">2023</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 25%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tex.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Rangers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Texas Rangers</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 25%;">+5,000</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 25%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/ari.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Diamondbacks" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Arizona Diamondbacks</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">2022</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Houston Astros</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">+800</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/phi.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Phillies" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Philadelphia Phillies</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">2021</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Atlanta Braves</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">+1,000</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Houston Astros</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Los Angeles Dodgers</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">+600</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/tb.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Rays" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Tampa Bay Rays</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/was.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Nationals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Washington Nationals</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">+1,800</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Houston Astros</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">2018</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bos.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Red Sox" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Boston Red Sox</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">+1,200</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Los Angeles Dodgers</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/hou.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Astros" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Houston Astros</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">+1,600</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Los Angeles Dodgers</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">2016</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/chc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cubs" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Chicago Cubs</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">+1,050</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/cle.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Guardians" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Cleveland Guardians</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">2015</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/kc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Royals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Kansas City Royals</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">+1,500</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nym.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Mets" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> New York Mets</td>
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<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">2014</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sf.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Giants" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> San Francisco Giants</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;">+2,000</td>
<td style="width: 25%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/kc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Royals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Kansas City Royals</td>
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<h2>Teams with most World Series titles</h2>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 33.3%;">Team</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 33.3%;">World Series titles</th>
<th scope="col" style="height: 23px; width: 33.3%;">Most recent championship</th>
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<td style="height: 30px; width: 33.3%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/nyy.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Yankees" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> New York Yankees</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 33.3%;">27</td>
<td style="height: 30px; width: 33.3%;">2009</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/stl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cardinals" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> St. Louis Cardinals</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">2011</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/oak.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Athletics" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Oakland A's</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">1989</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bos.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Red Sox" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Boston Red Sox</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">2018</td>
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<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/sf.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Giants" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> San Francisco Giants</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">2014</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/lad.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Dodgers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Los Angeles Dodgers</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">2020</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/cin.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Reds" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Cincinnati Reds</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">1990</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/pit.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Pirates" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Pittsburgh Pirates</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">1979</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/det.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Tigers" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Detroit Tigers</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">1984</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/atl.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Braves" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Atlanta Braves</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">2021</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/chc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Cubs" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Chicago Cubs</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">2016</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 30px;">
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/bal.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Orioles" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Baltimore Orioles</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%; height: 30px;">1983</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 33.3%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/min.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Twins" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Minnesota Twins</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 33.3%;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/mlb/chw.png?width=25&height=25" alt="White Sox" width="25" height="25" style="font-weight: bold;"> Chicago White Sox</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">2005</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<p>Despite not playing for a championship since 2009, the New York Yankees are the most decorated team in MLB history, and it isn't close. In addition to winning a whopping 27 titles, they've played in 40 World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers are second all-time with 21 World Series appearances.</p>
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<p>After a bump in the road, it looks like fans will be treated to "Rhodes vs. Reigns II," and the Elimination Chamber has answered several questions as to who will be facing whom in both the men's and women's divisions.</p>
<p>Plenty of other matches have been solidified over the last week of television, including LA Knight vs. AJ Styles, a battle of the brothers in Jimmy vs. Jey Uso, and plenty more.</p>
<p>More odds will become available as storylines continue to play out on Mondays and Fridays. For now, though, we have nine matches set, and although the card is always subject to change, we have the WrestleMania 40 <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/odds" target="_self">betting odds</a> breakdown for what we know so far heading into the Showcase of the Immortals. </p>
<p>Be sure to also check back regularly as more matches are confirmed!</p>
<h2>Current WrestleMania 40 odds</h2>
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<td style="height: 30.975px; width: 41.9976%;">Universal Championship</td>
<td style="height: 30.975px; width: 27.2273%;">Cody Rhodes (-600)</td>
<td style="height: 30.975px; width: 30.8453%;">Roman Reigns (+350)</td>
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<td style="width: 41.9976%; height: 22.4px;">World Heavyweight Championship</td>
<td style="width: 27.2273%; height: 22.4px;">Drew McIntyre (-300)</td>
<td style="width: 30.8453%; height: 22.4px;">Seth Rollins (+200)</td>
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<td style="height: 34.9875px; width: 41.9976%;">Women's Championship</td>
<td style="height: 34.9875px; width: 27.2273%;">Bayley (-1,250)</td>
<td style="height: 34.9875px; width: 30.8453%;">Iyo Sky (+550)</td>
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<td style="height: 35.6px; width: 41.9976%;">Women's World Championship</td>
<td style="height: 35.6px; width: 27.2273%;">Rhea Ripley (-400)</td>
<td style="height: 35.6px; width: 30.8453%;">Becky Lynch (+250)</td>
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<td style="width: 27.2273%; height: 22.4px;">Roman Reigns & The Rock (-500)</td>
<td style="width: 30.8453%; height: 22.4px;">Seth Rollins & Cody Rhodes (+300)</td>
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<td style="width: 41.9976%; height: 22.4px;">United States Championship</td>
<td style="width: 27.2273%; height: 22.4px;">Logan Paul (-400)</td>
<td style="width: 30.8453%; height: 22.4px;">Randy Orton (+250) Kevin Owens (+1,400)</td>
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<td style="width: 27.2273%;">Jey Uso (-1,000)</td>
<td style="width: 30.8453%;">Jimmy Uso (+500)</td>
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<td style="width: 41.9976%;">Intercontinental Championship</td>
<td style="width: 27.2273%;">Gunther (-500)</td>
<td style="width: 30.8453%;">Sami Zayn (+300)</td>
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<td style="width: 30.8453%;">AJ Styles (+500)</td>
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<h2>WrestleMania 40 matchups and analysis</h2>
<h3>Cody Rhodes (-600) vs. Roman Reigns (+350)</h3>
<p>It took a long time to get here, but Rhodes vs. Reigns II is officially set to headline Mania. WWE looked to be going in the direction of Reigns vs. Rock, but fan outcry made the company switch plans and put Cody back in the main event where he deserved to be.</p>
<p>One can only assume Cody will finally finish his story and win the WWE title, where Roman Reigns can then go on to feud with The Rock as they headline WrestleMania 41.</p>
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<h3>Drew McIntyre (-300) vs Seth Rollins (+350)</h3>
<p>It's hard to argue that Drew McIntyre isn't on the best run of his career right now as the menacing heel, and a Chamber win has painted his road to WrestleMania. Drew hasn't won a world title since he did so in front of no fans due to COVID-19 back in 2020, but now he has a shot to do it against Seth "Freakin" Rollins.</p>
<p>The only thing to watch out for regarding these odds is McIntyre's contract status. It's rumored to expire sometime after WM40, and if he and WWE can't come to terms on an extension, there's no reason for him to win the strap.</p>
<h3>Bayley (-1,250) vs Iyo Sky (+550)</h3>
<p>The funny part about WWE is we can see where storylines are headed before they even play out, and that’s the case here. Bayley has been a longstanding member of Damage CTRL for almost two years, and although fans saw the writing on the wall for months, the heel turn on Bayley finally happened on Friday.</p>
<p>Bayley came out looking like one of the strongest babyfaces in the company and will be the one to dethrone Iyo for the title. Long-term booking, ladies and gentleman.</p>
<h3>Rhea Ripley (-400) vs Becky Lynch (+250)</h3>
<p>Rhea Ripley was shot to the moon in 2023, setting a record for the longest time spent in a Women’s Rumble match, before heading to WM39 and defeating Charlotte Flair for the Women’s Raw title in what many called the best Women’s match of all time. Her reign has been somewhat underwhelming with very few opponents actually looking like they had a legitimate chance to beat Rhea, but that’s where Becky Lynch comes in.</p>
<p>Becky is one of the most popular superstars in the WWE, and although she failed to win the Rumble, she was able to outlast six other women to pick up the Elimination Chamber win. Odds currently have Rhea favored to retain at WM40, but those could change depending on how this feud is booked during the build.</p>
<h3>Roman Reigns & The Rock (-500) vs Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins (+300)</h3>
<p>To say this is the biggest tag team match in WrestleMania history would not be an understatement. The Rock put out a challenge to Cody and Seth with lots of implications for Night 2. If Rock and Roman win, Cody's match with Roman becomes "Bloodline Rules." However, if Rhodes wins, he'll get Reigns one-on-one for the belt with no interference.</p>
<p>It adds plenty of intrigue to Rock's first real match since WM 28, but with WWE loving the shenanigans, Reigns and Rock being favored is no surprise as the fans will be treated to all the stops in Sunday's main event.</p>
<h3>Logan Paul (-400) vs Randy Orton (+250) vs Kevin Owens (+1,400)</h3>
<p>After Logan has spent weeks on TV complaining about not having a WrestleMania opponent, he now has two in Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. KO has been feuding with Paul for months now while Logan recently cost Orton the win in the Elimination Chamber. With SummerSlam taking place in Logan Paul's home state of Ohio, he's likely to hold on to the U.S. Championship until then.</p>
<h3>Jey Uso (-1,000) vs Jimmy Uso (+500)</h3>
<p>Yeet vs. No Yeet! "Main event" Jey Uso has truly evolved into a star since moving to RAW, and after Jimmy has cost him opportunity after opportunity, it's time for Jey to get revenge on his brother.</p>
<h3>Gunther (-500) vs Sami Zayn (+300)</h3>
<p>It's not the wrestler fans wanted to see face Gunther, but Sami Zayn will certainly put on a show against the "Ring General." Gunther is in the midst of the longest IC title reign in history, and with WWE set to go on a European tour soon after Mania season, we're unlikely to see him get pinned until Bash in Berlin this August.</p>
<h3>LA Knight (-1,000) vs AJ Styles (+500)</h3>
<p>Let me talk to ya! LA Knight and AJ Styles have been feuding ever since Styles bashed Knight into pieces with a chair at Elimination Chamber, and this match was made official on Smackdown this past Friday. This is just a way to get the uber-popular Knight on the card against a credible opponent like Styles who he can get a win over. Knight will pin styles 1-2-3 and end the match WITH EVERYBODY SAYING "L-A KNIGHT, YEAH,"!</p>
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<p>Heading into <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness">March Madness</a>, you’ll be blasted with a fire hose of Big Dance trends, but the truth is most of them are useless when it comes to betting on tournament games. Even reputable sources and sharp betting minds (Covers among the guilty) will spout these intriguing – but empty - historical happenings.</p>
<p>More often than not, these trends are the betting equivalent of a chocolate Easter bunny: they look so sweet on the outside but once you peel back the wrapper and take a bite, you find out pretty quick that they’re hollow inside.</p>
<p>Not all March Madness betting trends are trash, however, and we’ll help you sort the recycling when it comes to deciphering which trends are worth a wager each year and which ones are a waste of time and, more importantly, money.</p>
<h2 id="trust">Three trends to trust</h2>
<p>There are March Madness betting trends out there with teeth that you can put some trust into when learning <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/how-to-bet">how to bet on March Madness</a>. The term “trend” should be used lightly as some are more stat-based, but they do hold water from year to year.</p>
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<h3><b>Coaching trends</b></h3>
<p>If there is a constant in the madness of March it has to do with college hoops coaches. Coaches all have systems and playbooks and recruit players to fit those plans. While the names on the jerseys get swapped out, the skill sets and styles can remain similar.</p>
<p>So, any trends as it pertains to <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/how-to-bet/experience-and-coaching">coaches and experience</a> – especially when dealing with the pace of play (fast or slow tempo) – can be weighed a little heavier than others when capping spreads and totals.</p>
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<h3><b>Adjusted defensive efficiency</b></h3>
<p>Made popular by famed college hoops stats maven Ken Pomeroy, adjusted defensive efficiency (which is points allowed per 100 possessions multiplied by the national average defensive efficiency divided by the opponents’ offensive efficiency) is a telltale stat as it pertains to the Final Four.</p>
<p>Since the 2012 NCAA Tournament, only four Final Four teams have ranked outside the Top 40 in adjusted defensive efficiency that season: Kansas (47th) in 2018, UCLA (46th) in 2021, Duke (49th) in 2022, and Miami (99th) in 2023. Nineteen of those 44 national semifinal programs ranked Top 10 in that metric and 10 were in the Top 3 (SDSU No. 3 last year).</p>
<p>So, as you’re sizing up the spreads, moneylines, and even the <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/odds">odds to win March Madness</a>, keep an eye on programs among the elite in adjusted defensive efficiency.</p>
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<p><em>Source: KenPom.com, March 18, 2024</em></p>
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<h3><b>No. 5 vs. No. 12 seeds</b></h3>
<p>Most seed-versus-seed results should be taken with a grain of salt (and a shot of tequila followed by a lime wedge), but there’s no denying the No. 12 versus No. 5 March Madness trend. Despite the randomness, this pairing continues to produce profits for those picking the No. 12 seed – at least against the spread.</p>
<p>Since 2012, No. 5 seeds are 25-19 SU versus No. 12 seeds and 19-24-1 ATS in those opening-round matchups. Over the past four Big Dances (remembering we didn’t have one in 2020), No. 5 seeds are 10-6 SU and 8-8 ATS, including a perfect 4-0 SU and ATS record in 2023.</p>
<p>Don’t just blindly bet on No. 12 seeds over No. 5’s but treat this trend with respect – like handling a cobra.</p>
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<h2 id="avoid">Three trends to fade</h2>
<p>There’s a surplus of shallow March Madness betting trends out there that you should never blindly trail when placing your bets or building your bracket. Here’s the tip of the iceberg.</p>
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<h3><b>Conference trends</b></h3>
<p>Certain conferences will have stronger historical ATS records in the NCAA Tournament, but the teams, opponents, players and spreads all vary when building out this bull crap. The overall strength of conferences sways every year, so don’t go chasing the SEC teams or fading ACC schools based solely on those conferences’ counts against the spread.</p>
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<h3><b>Seed vs. Seed trends</b></h3>
<p>We’ve singled out the No. 5-versus-No. 12 trend, which destroyed a lot of "savvy" brackets with all four No. 5 seeds advancing last March. Bettors should tread lightly with that info and more so with other trends around seed-versus-seed. The level of parity in college basketball seems to be widening by the season, so don’t base a bet solely on the Selection Committee’s seeding.</p>
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<h3><b>Point spread and Over/Under trends</b></h3>
<p>Brace yourself for some doozies when it comes to any historical NCAA Tournament trends powered by spreads and totals. You’ll get tantalizing trends around the Round of 64 underdogs between a certain point range and Over/Under tips based on past totals from certain seeding matchups.</p>
<p>As mentioned, some trends can lead you down the right handicapping road but many of these take you and your bankroll to a dead end. Be skeptical of these trends and look into the past results that powered them. If you can, try to spot a narrative behind them that could roll over into this year’s March Madness field.</p>
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<h2>How sportsbooks treat March Madness trends</h2>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Perhaps the best way to gauge how useful March Madness betting trends are is to look at the folks setting the <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/odds">odds for March Madness</a>.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">If you ask an oddsmaker if they’re factoring in the past against the spread (ATS) success of No. 15 seeds into this year’s No. 2-versus-No. 15 matchup odds, they’ll likely laugh in your face. Bookmakers largely ignore historical trends, especially in college sports, as player and skill turnover differs greatly from year-to-year.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Oddsmakers base their numbers on current form and data from that season rather than historical hoo-ha pulling from random teams with random players led by random coaches from random conferences playing at random sites. You get the idea.</p>
<h2 id="verdict">The verdict on March Madness trends</h2>
<p>Basketball bettors should be wary of many March Madness trends. While betting on them blindly is bonkers, there are lessons to be learned from evaluating them and picking up on past patterns.</p>
<p>Veteran handicapper Marc Lawrence has a massive sports betting database that pumps out multiple March Madness betting trends every year. And while he doesn’t jump on board all those with his NCAA Tournament bets, he sees the value in what he calls “anticipating expectancy”.</p>
<p>“There is a reason that Winston Churchill said, ‘Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it,’” Lawrence says. “By learning failures and successes from the past and applying skills from today, we become better, well-rounded handicappers. Yes, teams change, but strategies and patterns are highly predictive… By relying on past patterns, we can better anticipate expectancy.”</p>
<h2>March Madness betting sites</h2>
<p>March Madness is a very popular time of year for sports bettors and one of the busiest for online sportsbooks. With every betting site offering March Madness odds, it’s important to know which are safe and secure, offer a wide range of banking options, and give you a ton of markets for each game. Check out the <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting">best March Madness betting sites</a> in your region, reviewed by Covers’ team of knowledgeable experts.</p>
</div><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/trends">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/how-to-bet/cinderella-teamsHow to Spot March Madness Cinderella TeamsSuccessfully spotting a March Madness Cinderella team will bring you betting success and bracket pool fame. Which team will win the glass slipper in 2024?2024-03-18T12:06:00ZJason Logan<p>Everyone loves fairy tales, which is why more and more people love <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness">March Madness</a>. The promise of the Cinderella team has captured the nation’s hearts ever since Jimmy Valvano and the upstart North Carolina State Wolfpack shocked their way to the national championship in 1983.</p>
<p>You've covered the basics of <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/how-to-bet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">how to bet on March Madness</a>. Now we learn how to spot the Cinderella before the clock strikes midnight is the road to riches. While the majority of March Madness aficionados pick their jaws up off the ground, those skilled enough to spot the tournament sleeper are counting their cash and touting a <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/bracket">March Madness bracket</a> free of red ink.</p>
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<h3 id="schedule"><img alt="Non-conference schedule" loading="lazy" src="https://images.covers.com/covers/icons/global-icons/scout-the-schedule.svg" width="100" height="100"> Non-conference schedule</h3>
<p>Most tournament stunners hinted at their upset potential early into the college hoops season. The only problem is 99.9 percent of March Madness bettors don’t pay attention to the NCAA ranks until Selection Sunday. From the early tipoff tournaments to the conference championships, it’s a wiseguys’ game.</p>
<p>Before automatically penciling a recognizable program past a lower-seeded mid-major, you should take a trip back in time, before the New Year, and see just who these small schools sharpened their teeth against this season and even the year before.</p>
<p>Looking at previous Cinderella teams like Davidson in 2008 or Florida Gulf Coast in 2013, you’ll find a bevy of big-name programs on their non-conference schedules. The Wildcats, led by Stephen Curry, clashed with fellow Carolina rivals Duke and UNC on the regular and also took on UCLA and North Carolina State that season. The Eagles’ 2012-13 calendar was packed with notable names like Duke, St. John’s, Iowa State, and VCU. Loyola-Chicago knocked off Florida in its non-conference schedule before making its crazy Final Four run in 2018.</p>
<p>Potential Cinderellas don’t necessarily have to knock off those Goliaths during the non-conference competition, with the experience of playing at that high level preparing them for tournament time. Mid-majors with plenty of major conference foes on the docket are less likely to be overwhelmed by their opponents in the opening rounds of March Madness.</p>
<p>How those underdogs did against the spread versus serious non-conference competition is also, at the very least, a solid indicator of a sleeper bet early in the tournament. That 2007-08 Davidson team was 0-4 SU versus UNC, Duke, UCLA, and N.C. State but covered the spread in each of those non-conference games. The Wildcats would go on to run through Georgetown, Gonzaga, and Wisconsin in the tournament before losing to eventual-champ Kansas by two points in the Elite Eight – going a perfect 4-0 ATS in the Big Dance.</p>
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<p>The top talents in the NCAA making the jump to the pros each year usually come from the same NBA-factory programs like Kentucky, Kansas, and North Carolina. However, there are always one or two mid-major guys, playing under the radar all year, that sneak into the first round of the draft. And, often, an impressive display on the national stage is what got those players from smaller schools recognized.</p>
<p>There is a handful of current and former NBA players that sparked a Cinderella upset during their college days, like Curry at Davidson, Courtney Lee at Western Kentucky, Eric Maynor at VCU, Gordon Hayward at Butler, and Adam Morrison at Gonzaga. Having the best player on the floor can sometimes be enough. A go-to guy keeps opponents honest on defense and makes the big shot, which is key for Cinderellas. It's the reason "Ali Farokhmanesh" is a household name among March Madness fans.</p>
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<p>When breaking down Cinderellas from a statistical approach, some of the more common numbers that pop up are:</p>
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<p>The ability to knock down the 3-ball is very important for underdog teams, allowing them to keep pace with a bigger, stronger opponent who may be able to bully its way to the basket for easy looks. A perfect example is Northern Iowa’s upset over Kansas in the second round of the 2010 NCAA tournament. The Panthers sunk nine 3-pointers in that game and left a towering KU frontcourt powerless.</p>
<p>And if you’re looking for a more recent example, remember the UMBC Retrievers in 2018, the first-ever No. 16 seed to beat a No. 1 seed? They knocked down 12-of-24 from behind the arc in their shocking upset of Virginia.</p>
<p>In Norfolk State’s Round of 64 upset of Missouri in 2012 – a No. 15 over No. 2 seed – the Spartans dominated the glass, pulling down 35 boards with 14 on the offensive end (including a game-winning tip-in) while holding the Tigers to just 23 totals rebounds and only six offensive boards. Norfolk State scored 16 second-chance points on those offensive put-backs, and free points can turn any mid-major team into a potential giant killer - or at least a spread coverer.</p>
<p>High seeds like Purdue, Arizona and UConn are ranked among the best in the nation in rebounding, but some lower-seeded teams also pop up in the Top 10 with St. Mary's, Texas A&M and Colorado cleaning the glass.</p>
<p>On the defensive side of the ball, a mid-major program that prides itself on defense can often turn those stops and turnovers into easy buckets. George Mason nearly rode its hard-nosed defense all the way to the national title game in 2006. The Patriots, who ranked 21st in defense (60.1 points against per game), shut down superpowers Michigan State, and North Carolina in the first two games of the tournament and held Wichita State to 55 points before winning an overtime shootout with UConn in the Elite Eight.</p>
<p>Before placing bets, taking a shot at the futures <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/odds">odds to win March Madness</a>, or filling out the bracket, bettors should sort through stats like defensive efficiency. 2017’s Cinderella Final Four team, South Carolina, finished the season ranked seventh in defensive efficiency and Loyola-Chicago ranked 13th in the category in 2018.</p>
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<h3 id="styles"><img alt="Different styles & matchup consideration" loading="lazy" src="https://images.covers.com/covers/icons/global-icons/tournament-bracket.svg" width="100" height="100"> Different styles & matchup consideration</h3>
<p>Half of the success of Cinderella schools is that they found favorable matchups in their opening-round opponents, going against teams that have never faced an offense or defense like that presented or get stuck in a bad mismatch of pace, which can shake a team out of its game plan. This goes back to Paul Westhead’s up-tempo offense with Loyola Marymount in the late 1980s.</p>
<p>A perfect example of this is the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, who used a run-and-gun style of play against the Georgetown Hoyas’ methodical Princeton offense in the Round of 64 in the 2013 NCAA tournament. The Eagles put the Hoyas on their heels, forced them out of their tempo, and capitalized on 14 turnovers with fastbreak finishes.</p>
<p>The VCU Rams burst onto the national scene with a run in the 2011 NCAA tournament, backed behind head coach Shaka Smart’s havoc defense. The Rams went with all-out 55, full-court pressure defense, making it tough for opponents to inbound the ball, advance over half, and get into an offensive set with enough time left on the shot clock to get the look they wanted. Virginia Commonwealth forced a total of 69 turnovers in its first five NCAA games (including the play-in) for an average of 13.8 takeaways before losing to Butler in the Final Four.</p>
<p>When trying Cinderella’s slipper on this year’s tiny dancers, get to know the team philosophy and what sets them apart from the pack. Then measure that approach – either on offense or defense – against what their opening-round matchup brings to the table and the types of playbooks and defensive schemes they’ve dealt with during conference play (Do they milk each possession? How have they done against a lot of zone defense or pressure-heavy teams?).</p>
<p>Teams playing on Thursday and Friday don’t have a lot of time for film study between Selection Sunday and the opening tip, especially coordinating a small army of players, <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/how-to-bet/experience-and-coaching">coaches</a>, assistants, and training staff to travel on short notice. Perhaps Cinderella's greatest weapon is the element of surprise.</p>
</div><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/how-to-bet/cinderella-teams">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/f1/australian-grand-prix-odds-picks-predictions-20242024 Australian Grand Prix 2024 Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Verstappen Vies For 2nd Straight Win Down UnderFormula 1 2024 Australian Grand Prix odds, picks, and predictions. F1 betting picks and driver odds at Albert Park Circuit on Sunday, March 24.2024-03-18T11:36:00ZJason Wilson<p>The Australian Grand Prix is the just third race of the Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen is already out to a commanding lead. He has won the first two races and sits atop the standings and the <a href="https://www.covers.com/f1/drivers-championship-constructors-championship-odds" target="_self">F1 World Driver's Championship odds</a>.</p>
<p>He'll look to win for a second straight year at Albert Park Circuit while further placing his stamp on the 2024 season. </p>
<p>Let's take a look at the early odds and see if anyone stands an outside chance at taking the checkered flag on Sunday, March 24. </p>
<h2 id="Race_odds">Australian Grand Prix 2024 odds</h2>
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<th scope="col" style="height: 29px; width: 16.2902%; text-align: center;">Team</th>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; height: 25px; text-align: left;">Max Verstappen</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; height: 25px; text-align: center;">Red Bull<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; height: 25px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><-550></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-align: center;"></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; height: 25px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<-500>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; height: 25px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><-556></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 25px;">Sergio Perez</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;">Red Bull</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,400>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+800></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+700></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 25px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 25px;">Charles Leclerc</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;">Ferrari</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,800>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 25px;">Lando Norris</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;">McLaren</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+4,000>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 25px;">Lewis Hamilton</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;">Mercedes</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,600>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,300></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 25px;">George Russell</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;">Mercedes</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,600></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,300></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+4,000>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 25px;">Fernando Alonso</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;">Aston Martin</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+4,000></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 25px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 25px;">Oscar Piastri</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;">McLaren</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+5,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 25px;">Oliver Bearman</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;">Ferrari/Haas</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+7,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+8,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+6,600></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 25px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 25px;">Lance Stroll</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;">Aston Martin</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+18,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+25,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 25px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+20,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 23px;">Nico Hulkenberg</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;">Haas</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+42,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+100,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 23px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 23px;">Valtteri Bottas</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;">Kick Sauber</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+42,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+150,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 23px;">Yuki Tsunoda</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;">RB</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+42,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+75,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 23px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 23px;">Pierre Gasly</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;">Alpine</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+42,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+100,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 23px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 23px;">Alex Albon</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;">Williams</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+42,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 23px;">Daniel Ricciardo</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;">RB</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+42,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+75,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 23px;">Esteban Ocon</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;">Alpine</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+42,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<tr style="height: 23px;">
<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 23px;">Guanyu Zhou</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;">Kick Sauber</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+42,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+150,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 23px;">Kevin Magnussen</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;">Haas</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+42,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+100,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 34.9076%; text-align: left; height: 23px;">Logan Sargeant </td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;">Williams</td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+42,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+150,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 16.2902%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+50,000></a></td>
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<p><em>Odds as of March 18, 2024.</em></p>
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<h2 id="Starting_grid">Australian Grand Prix 2024 starting grid</h2>
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<h2>Australian Grand Prix 2023 pre-qualifying favorites</h2>
<h3>Max Verstappen (-556 to -500)</h3>
<p>Max Verstappen's run of dominance is simultaneously remarkable and void of drama. While he only won two of 2023's first four races, he went on to take the top spot on the podium in 17 of the final 18 races to score the largest point total in F1 history.</p>
<p>He hasn't lost a race since last September's Singapore Grand Prix and held off Lewis Hamilton here a year ago. By winning for a second straight year, Verstappen would be the first driver to win consecutive Australian Grands Prix since Sebastian Vettel did so in 2017 and 2018, though the event did have a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well from 2020-21.</p>
<h3>Sergio Perez (+700 to +1,400)</h3>
<p>Like clockwork, Sergio Perez has finished second to teammate Verstappen in the season's two opening races. It stands to reason that he would be the most likely to benefit if Verstappen's day were to go awry, and he did win a pair of races near the beginning of 2023 (Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan). But, he finished eighth in Singapore — Verstappen's last loss — and was fifth in Australia in 2023.</p>
<h3>Charles Leclerc (+1,200 to +1,800)</h3>
<p>Charles Leclerc looked like he was on the verge of a massive breakout season at the beginning of 2022. He opened the year with a win in Bahrain, came in second at the Saudi Arabian GP, and then won the Australian Grand Prix. And while he would go on to finish second in the Constructor's Championship to Verstappen, he only won one more race that year (Austrian GP) and hasn't reached the winner's circle again since.</p>
<p>As one of the only drivers in the field with a recent pedigree Down Under, Leclerc is understandably drawing the shortest odds of anyone not on the Red Bull team. Still, betting against Verstappen is a tall order these days. Leclerc did not finish this race a year ago as he was involved in a collision that wiped out a number of drivers.</p>
<p><em>Odds as of March 18, 2024.</em></p>
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<h2 id="Previous_winners">Previous Australian Grand Prix winners</h2>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 33.3%;">2023</td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 33.3%;">Max Verstappen</td>
<td style="height: 18px; width: 33.3%;">Red Bull</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%;">2022</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Charles Leclerc</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Ferrari</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%;">2020-21</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;"><strong><em>Not held for two years</em></strong></td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;"><strong><em>COVID-19 pandemic</em></strong></td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Valtteri Bottas</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Mercedes</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%;">2018</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Sebastian Vettel</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Ferrari</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Sebastian Vettel</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Ferrari</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%;">2016</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Nico Rosberg</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Mercedes</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%;">2015</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Lewis Hamilton</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Mercedes</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%;">2014</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Nico Rosberg</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Mercedes</td>
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<td style="width: 33.3%;">2013</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Kimi Raikkonen</td>
<td style="width: 33.3%;">Lotus-Renault</td>
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<h2>Understanding F1 betting odds</h2>
<p>The most popular way to bet on Formula 1 odds is by simply picking the winner of a particular race. Other popular F1 betting options include which car/constructor will win and whether or not a particular race car driver will end up on the podium with a Top-3 finish.</p>
<p>F1 race odds usually look like this:</p>
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<li>Sergio Perez +1,400</li>
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<p>This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to profit $1,400 if Perez wins that particular race. If one driver is especially dominant, you might see a minus sign (-) ahead of that driver's odds like this:</p>
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<li>Max Verstappen -120</li>
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<p>This means that you would need to bet $120 to win $100 on Verstappen winning the race.</p>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 31px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/uconn.png?width=25&height=25" alt="UConn" style="font-weight: 400;"> </span>Connecticut Huskies</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+400></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+400></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 31px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaab/hou.png" alt="Cougars" width="25" height="25"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Houston Cougars</span></span></td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+600>></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+500></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 31px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/pur.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Purdue" style="font-weight: 400;"> </span>Purdue Boilermakers</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; height: 31px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+700>></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+600></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/arz.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Arizona" style="font-weight: 400;"> Arizona Wildcats</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,500>></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,200></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/unc.png?width=25&height=25" alt="North Carolina" width="25" height="25"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> North Carolina Tar Heels </span></span></span></span></span></span></td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,600>></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,400></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 26.8906px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/tenn.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Tennessee" style="font-weight: 400;"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Tennessee Volunteers</span></span></td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 26.8906px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,600>></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 26.8906px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+1,600>></a><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/crei.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Creighton"> Creighton Bluejays<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,000>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 31px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/aub.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Auburn" style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Auburn Tigers</span></span></span></span></span></span></td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+1,500></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 23px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/marq.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Iowa State"> </span>Marquette Golden Eagles</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,100></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 23px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,000>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 31px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/isu.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Iowa State"> </span>Iowa State Cyclones</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+2,300>></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 31px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/uk.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Kentucky"> Kentucky Wildcats</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 31px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+2,500></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/ill.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Illinois"> </span>Illinois Fighting Illini</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,500>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/ala.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Alabama" style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Alabama Crimson Tide</span></span></td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+4,000>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 37.0469px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/ku.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Kansas"> </span>Kansas Jayhawks</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 37.0469px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 37.0469px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+5,000>></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 30.3125px;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/bay.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Baylor"> Baylor Bears</td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 30.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+3,500>></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 30.3125px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,000></a></td>
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<td style="width: 65.0182%; height: 31.0469px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><img src="https://img.covers.com/covers/data/new_logos/ncaaf/duke.png?width=25&height=25" alt="Duke" width="25" height="25"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Duke Blue Devils</span></span></td>
<td style="width: 17.5365%; text-align: center; height: 31.0469px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><<+4,000>></a></td>
<td style="width: 17.4339%; text-align: center; height: 31.0469px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><+3,500></a></td>
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<p><em>Odds as of </em><em>March 18, 2024.</em></p>
<p>The <strong>Connecticut Huskies</strong> have the shortest odds to win the 2024 NCAA Tournament at +400 followed by the <strong>Houston Cougars</strong> (+500) and <strong>Purdue Boilermakers</strong> at +600. </p>
<h2 id="favorites">March Madness favorites</h2>
<h3>UConn Huskies (+400)</h3>
<p>After coasting to a comfortable 76-59 victory in the National Championship against San Diego State, the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/connecticut-huskies/odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UConn Huskies</a> are atop the board in the latest March Madness odds. </p>
<p>The Big East juggernauts saw Adama Sanogo and Jordan Hawkins depart for the NBA during the offseason. However, Dan Hurley has freshmen Donovan Clingan and Alex Karaban back while Andre Jackson Jr. returns as a senior.</p>
<p>The Huskies finished the regular season at 28-3, with only <em>two teams</em> managing to eclipse 80+ points against the defending champs. After thumping Xavier 87-60 on Thursday and taking out St. John's 95-90, UConn took down No. 10 Marquette to claim its first Big East title since 2011.</p>
<p>Selection Sunday saw them claim the No. 1 seed in the East Region, with that first-round matchup coming against No. 16 Stetson. </p>
<h3>Houston Cougars (+500 to +600)</h3>
<p>Under head coach Kelvin Sampson, the No. 1 <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/houston-cougars/odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Houston Cougars</a> are looking to avenge last year's premature elimination in the Sweet Sixteen.</p>
<p>Winners of 11 straight, the Cougars are buoyed offensively by point guard L.J. Cryer (15.6 ppg) and boast the best defensive rating in the nation.</p>
<p>The Cougars did fall in the Big 12 title game (69-41 blowout loss to Iowa State) but got their hands on the South Region's top seed. They'll play No. 16 Longwood on Friday.</p>
<h3>Purdue Boilermakers (+600 to +700)</h3>
<p>Last season, the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/teams/main/purdue-boilermakers/odds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purdue Boilermakers</a> went 29-6 and captured the Big Ten Conference Tournament title. However, they were on the wrong side of history come March when they were upset by Farleigh Dickinson in Round 1.</p>
<p>Led by 7-foot-4 senior Zach Edey (24.3 points per game, 11.8 rebounds per game), the No. 3-ranked Boilermakers defeated seven Top-25 programs during the regular season. Despite falling short in the semifinal round of the Big Ten tournament, Edey & Co. are as battle-tested as anyone heading into the madness.</p>
<p>Purdue snagged the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region and will get matched up against the winner of Montana State and Grambling State.</p>
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<p>Here's a look at how the opening March Madness odds plot out longitudinally. Stay tuned as we update this graph throughout the season!</p>
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<h2>What is March Madness?</h2>
<p>March Madness refers to the annual NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, which takes place in March and April. It is one of the most popular sporting events in the United States and involves 68 college basketball teams from across the country competing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion.</p>
<p>The tournament begins with Selection Sunday, which takes place on the second Sunday in March, where the teams are announced and the tournament brackets are revealed. The first round, also known as the First Four, takes place on the Tuesday and Wednesday after Selection Sunday. The main tournament, consisting of 64 teams, then begins on the Thursday and Friday of the first full week of March.</p>
<p>The teams are divided into four regions, each containing 16 teams, and are seeded based on their regular-season records and performance in their respective conference tournaments. The teams then compete in a series of games, with the winners advancing to the next round and the losers being eliminated.</p>
<p>The tournament culminates with the Final Four, which takes place on the first weekend of April, where the remaining four teams compete in two semifinal games, with the winners advancing to the championship game to determine the national champion. Check out our <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/final-four-odds">Final Four odds</a> page to see which teams are most likely to advance to the NCAA Tournament's semifinal round.</p>
<h2>March Madness odds explained</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting">Sportsbooks</a> will post odds for the NCAA men's basketball championship as early as the summer before the season starts. These odds are constantly adjusted throughout the offseason as players get hurt, suspended, or are traded. Once the season begins in November, title odds will change as often as daily as teams win and lose games and as players get hurt or suspended. Sportsbooks will also adjust the March Madness futures odds based on handle and liability to certain teams.</p>
<p>March Madness futures odds will usually look like this:</p>
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<li>San Diego State +550</li>
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<p>This means that on a $100 bet, you'll stand to win $550 if the Aztecs win the NCAA men's basketball title. If it's close to the end of the regular season or even during the tournament and college basketball has a very dominant team, you might see that a team has a minus sign (-) ahead of its odds. </p>
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<li>UConn Huskies -120</li>
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<p>This means that you would need to bet $120 to win $100 on a UConn championship.</p>
<p>Above we have posted the American odds for March Madness futures. However, these are easy to convert to decimal odds or fractional odds with our <a href="https://www.covers.com/editorial/HowToBet/OddsConverter">odds converter tool</a>.</p>
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<h2>How to bet college basketball futures</h2>
<p>Learning <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/how-to-bet">how to successfully bet on March Madness</a> is one of the hardest things to do in sports betting. The lose-and-go-home format of the NCAA Finals and the fact that a school needs to win six straight games against quality opponents means that the favorites don't always take home the title.</p>
<p>Another factor that comes into play is that the <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/bracket">tournament bracket</a> isn't set until Selection Sunday. As the college basketball season winds down, you can be pretty sure that the big favorites will slide into the bracket as top seeds. But for teams in the middle of the pack, nothing is certain.</p>
<p>As always when betting futures odds, be sure to look into injuries and suspensions. You might find some current value in a team that is expecting to get a key player back before March Madness begins.</p>
<h2>Where can I find March Madness spreads?</h2>
<p>Check out our <a href="https://www.covers.com/sports/ncaab/matchups">college basketball scores and matchups</a> page daily to see the latest college basketball lines. In addition to March Madness spreads, total, and moneyline info, you'll also find game previews, betting trends, line movement history, and ATS and O/U consensus data for every March Madness game. We don't sleep until the nets are cut down.</p>
<h2 id="prevwinners">Past March Madness winners</h2>
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<th style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23px;">Year</th>
<th style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23px;">Champion</th>
<th style="width: 27.694%; height: 23px;">Opening odds</th>
<th style="width: 63.6963%; height: 23px;">Runner-Up</th>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23px;">2012</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23px;">Kentucky</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 23px;">+550</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 23px;">Kansas</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23px;">2013</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23px;">Louisville*</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 23px;">+800</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 23px;">Michigan</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23px;">2014</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23px;">Connecticut</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 23px;">+7,000</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 23px;">Kentucky</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23px;">2015</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23px;">Duke</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 23px;">+1,000</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 23px;">Wisconsin</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 10px;">2016</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 10px;">Villanova</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 10px;">+2,000</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 10px;">North Carolina</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 27px;">2017</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 27px;">North Carolina</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 27px;">+2,400</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 27px;">Gonzaga</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23px;">2018</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23px;">Villanova</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 23px;">+1,200</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 23px;">Michigan</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23px;">2019</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23px;">Virginia</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 23px;">+1,800</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 23px;">Texas Tech</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23px;">2020</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23px;">No tournament (COVID-19)</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 23px;">NA</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 23px;">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23px;">2021</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23px;">Baylor</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 23px;">+800</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 23px;">Gonzaga</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 25px;">2022</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 25px;">Kansas</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 25px;">+2,000</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 25px;">North Carolina</td>
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<td style="width: 13.7457%; height: 23px;">2023</td>
<td style="width: 32.8685%; height: 23px;">Connecticut</td>
<td style="width: 27.694%; height: 23px;">+1,600</td>
<td style="width: 63.6963%; height: 23px;">San Diego State</td>
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<h2 id="trends">March Madness trends</h2>
<p>• Of the 20 teams that have entered the tournament with undefeated records, only seven have gone on to win the national championship.</p>
<p>• Only 13 teams successfully defended their national championship the following season.</p>
<p>• UCLA has the most NCAA titles of all time (11), although the Bruins have not won the tournament since 1995.</p>
<p>• A No. 1 seeded team has won the national championship 59.1% of the time since regional seeding was introduced in 1979.</p>
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<p>See which teams are favored to move on in the bracket according to the <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/odds" target="_self">March Madness odds</a>. <span data-nosnippet=""><covers-lines-league host="https://www.covers.com" league="NCAAB" market="all" cta="" removeheading="true" removelinking="false" odds-type="american" records="8" property="covers" startdate="" enddate=""></covers-lines-league></span></p>
<h2><br>2024 bracket details</h2>
<ul>
<li>The official bracket will be released on March 17, 2024. </li>
<li>The Final Four for 2024 is set to be played at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.</li>
<li>The First Four play-in games will be played on March 19 and 20, 2024.</li>
<li>Bracket submissions are due before the first game of Round 1 tips off on Thursday, March 21, 2024. This usually occurs around Noon ET, but the official game schedule will be released during the Selection Sunday show. </li>
<li>The first weekend (Rounds 1 and 2) runs from Thursday, March 21 - Sunday, March 24, 2024.</li>
<li>The second weekend (Sweet 16 and Elite Eight) runs from Thursday, March 23 - Sunday, March 26.</li>
<li>The Final Four and national championship game will be held on April 1 and April 4, respectively.</li>
</ul>
<h2>The perfect March Madness bracket</h2>
<p>A question often asked of us is whether there has ever been a perfect March Madness bracket. The answer is simple: No. And there likely never will be.</p>
<p>That's because the odds of successfully predicting a perfect March Madness bracket are 1 in 120.2 billion — assuming you know a little about college basketball! If you're flipping a coin? Those odds become <span>1 in 9.2 quintillion, per <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/bracketiq/2020-01-15/perfect-ncaa-bracket-absurd-odds-march-madness-dream" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAA.com</a>. </span></p>
<p><span>No wonder Warren Buffett offers $1 billion to anyone who could fill out a perfect bracket.</span></p>
<h2 id="next">Covers March Madness bracket guides</h2>
<p>Once the bracket is set, it's time to fill out some brackets of your own. Use our <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/free-printable-bracket">free printable bracket</a> to plot a course through the tournament.</p>
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<h3><b>Read our tips</b></h3>
<p>Consider our tips for <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/how-to-fill-out-bracket" target="_blank" rel="noopener">how to fill out your bracket</a>.</p>
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<h3><b>Get our prediction</b></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We'll research and release the official Covers</span><a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/bracket-prediction"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">March Madness bracket predictions</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Use them to your advantage.</span></p>
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<h3><b>Enter contests</b></h3>
<p>Now that your bracket is filled out enter as many<a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/best-bracket-contests"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">free bracket contests</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as possible. If that's not your thing, there are plenty of other <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/betting-games-and-pools">March Madness pool and game ideas</a> to choose from.</span></p>
</div><p>This article originally appeared on <a href="https://www.covers.com/">Covers.com</a>, read the full article <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/bracket">here</a></p>https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/best-promos-bonusesBest March Madness Betting Promos and Bonuses 2024Claim the best Covers-verified March Madness betting promos and bonuses of 2024 from FanDuel, Caesars, bet365, DraftKings, Fanatics, and more.2024-03-18T10:21:00ZJeff Watters<p><strong>21+. Know When To Stop Before You Start. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.</strong></p>
<p>Lucrative <strong>March Madness betting promos</strong> await new customers looking to get in on the March Madness tournament action. Signing up with legal <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/march-madness-sites" target="_self">March Madness betting sites</a> unlocks welcome offers and bonuses that can immediately boost your bankroll.</p>
<p>Basketball's most anticipated tournament tips off on March 19, so <span>it's time to put your money where your bracket is. We're evaluating, ranking, and explaining the top <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/bonuses" target="_self">sportsbook promos</a> </span><span>of 2024.</span></p>
<h2 id="anchor1">Best March Madness betting promos</h2>
<p>Here's a look at the current March Madness betting promos offered by legal U.S. <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">betting sites</a>:</p>
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<td style="width: 12.1075%; height: 44.0469px;">1. FanDuel</td>
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<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bet $5 to win $200</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bet $5, get $250 in bonus bets</a> (NC only)</p>
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<p>Claim $200 without code</p>
<p>Claim $$250 without code</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$1,000 First Bet on Caesars</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bet $10, get $250</a> (NC only)</p>
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<p>COVERSBONUS1000</p>
<p>COVERSBONUSNC</p>
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<td style="width: 12.1075%; height: 44.0469px;">3. bet365</td>
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<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bet $5, get $150</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$1,000 First Bet Safety Net</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bet $5, get $200</a> (NC only)</p>
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<p>COVERS</p>
<p>CVSBONUS (CO, NJ only)</p>
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<td style="width: 12.1075%; height: 85.6719px;">4. Fanatics</td>
<td style="width: 44.3762%; height: 85.6719px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=142&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bet $100, get $100 (10x)</a></td>
<td style="width: 43.5351%; height: 85.6719px;">Claim $1,000 without code</td>
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<td style="width: 12.1075%; height: 44.0469px;">5. DraftKings</td>
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<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bet $5, get $150</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bet $5, get $250</a> (NC only)</p>
<p><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$5,000 No Sweat Bet</a> (NC only)</p>
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<p>Claim $150 without code</p>
<p>Claim $250 without code</p>
<p>Claim $5,000 without code</p>
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<td style="width: 12.1075%; height: 44.0469px;">6. BetRivers</td>
<td style="width: 44.3762%; height: 44.0469px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=29&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$500 2nd Chance Bet</a></td>
<td style="width: 43.5351%; height: 44.0469px;">COVERSBONUS</td>
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<td style="width: 12.1075%; height: 44.0938px;">7. BetMGM</td>
<td style="width: 44.3762%; height: 44.0938px;"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=26&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$1,500 in bonus bets</a></td>
<td style="width: 43.5351%; height: 44.0938px;">COVERSBONUS</td>
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<p><em>*</em><i>Offers void in Ontario, Canada.</i></p>
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<h2 id="anchor2">March Madness betting promos explained</h2>
<h3 id="fanduel">FanDuel March Madness promo</h3>
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<p><strong>Bet $5, get $200</strong></p>
<p>Ends: April 8, 2024</p>
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<div class="covers-data-brick-buttonWrapper"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=19&location=editorial" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Claim $200</a></div>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Looking for a Big Dance betting partner? Tap FanDuel Sportsbook for its overall ubiquity and ease of use before March Madness tips off. Following registration, FanDuel will credit you with <strong>$200 in bonus bets</strong> <strong>if your initial qualifying bet wins</strong>. Here are the FanDuel March Madness promo details:</p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span lang="EN-US">This March Madness betting promo is only for new FanDuel users in one of the <strong>22 states </strong>where the sportsbook is active. </span><span lang="EN-US">No <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/bonuses/fanduel-promo-codes">FanDuel promo code</a> is necessary.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Downloading the FanDuel sports betting app</strong> is required to obtain this March Madness promo.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">To qualify, you must make a <strong>first deposit of at least $10</strong> and place an <strong>initial $5 bet</strong> on any sports market.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span lang="EN-US">FanDuel will issue you $200 in non-withdrawable bonus bets <strong>only if the wager wins</strong>.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span lang="EN-US">The bonus bets <strong>expire seven (7) days from issuance</strong>.</span></li>
</ul>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><span lang="EN-US">Take a look at our thorough <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/reviews/fanduel">FanDuel Sportsbook review</a> for more expert insight.</span></p>
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<h3 id="caesars">Caesars March Madness promo</h3>
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<div class="covers-data-brick-imgWrapper"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial"> <img loading="lazy" alt="Caeasars Logo" src="https://img.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/20/caesars.svg"> </a></div>
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<p><strong>$1,000 First Bet on Caesars</strong></p>
<p>Code: COVERSBONUS1000</p>
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<div class="covers-data-brick-buttonWrapper"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener" href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial"> Claim $1,000</a></div>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Caesars Sportsbook is offering one of the industry's most lucrative March Madness betting promos in [Year] — <strong>$1,000 First Bet on Caesars</strong>. <span>The specifics of this Caesars Sportsbook March Madness offer are below:</span></p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li><span lang="EN-US">Use the <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/bonuses/caesars-promo-codes">Caesars Sportsbook promo code</a> — <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=71&location=editorial">COVERSBONUS1000</a> — during registration to claim the bonus.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Make an <strong>initial deposit of</strong> <strong>$10 or more</strong>. You have <strong>30 days upon signing up</strong> to make your qualifying bet.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">If your first wager falls short, Caesars Sportsbook will reimburse your qualifying stake, <strong>up to $1,000</strong>, as a bonus bet.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US"><strong>The offer is void </strong>if your qualifying bet wins.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Your bonus</span><span lang="EN-US"> will arrive in your account within <strong>seven (7) days</strong> of your failed initial wager settling.<br></span><span lang="EN-US"><br></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Once it is in your account, you will have <strong>14 days</strong> to use the bet credit.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Itching to find out more? Check out our complete <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/reviews/fanduel">Caesars Sportsbook review</a>.</span></p>
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<h3 id="bet365">bet365 March Madness promo</h3>
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<div class="covers-data-brick-imgWrapper"> <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" alt="Fanatics Sportsbook Logo" src="https://img.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/2/bet365.png" width=" 194" =""="" height="62"></a> </div>
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<p><strong>Bet $5, Get $150</strong></p>
<p>Code: COVERS</p>
<p>Code: CVSBONUS (CO, NJ only)</p>
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<div class="covers-data-brick-buttonWrapper"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" rel="noopener">Claim $150</a></div>
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<p><strong>$1,000 First Bet Safety Net</strong></p>
<p>Code: COVERS</p>
<p>Code: CVSBONUS (CO, NJ only)</p>
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<div class="covers-data-brick-buttonWrapper"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=1&location=editorial" rel="noopener">Claim $1,000</a></div>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">bet365 <span>boasts one of March Madness' </span>best online sportsbook promos<span>, offering new bettors <strong>$150 in bonus bets</strong> regardless of the outcome of their qualifying $5 wager. </span><span>Here’s what you need to know about the bet365 March Madness promo:</span></p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li><span lang="EN-US">You must use the </span><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/bonuses/bet365-bonus-code">bet365 bonus code</a> '<strong>COVERS</strong>' or '<strong>CVSBONUS</strong>' to qualify. <br><br><o:p></o:p></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">You must <strong>deposit at least $10</strong> seven days before claiming this March Madness promo.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Your $5 qualifying wager can be placed on <strong>any sports market with odds of -500 or greater</strong>,<strong> </strong>but it must be done <strong>within 30 days of registration</strong>.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">The bonus funds can be used on any sports betting market but <strong>expire after seven (7) days</strong>.</span><span lang="EN-US"></span></li>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">To discover more about the online sportsbook in its entirety, read our <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/reviews/bet365">bet365 Sportsbook review</a>.</span></p>
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<h3 id="fanatics">Fanatics March Madness promo</h3>
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<div class="covers-data-brick-imgWrapper"> <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=142&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" alt="Fanatics Sportsbook Logo" src="https://img.covers.com/betting/sportsbooks/142/fanatics.svg" width=" 194" =""="" height="62"></a> </div>
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<p><strong>Bet $100, Get $100 (10x)</strong></p>
<p>Ends: Aug. 29, 2024</p>
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<div class="covers-data-brick-buttonWrapper"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=142&location=editorial" rel="noopener">Claim $1,000</a></div>
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<p>If you're looking for flexibility, you'll find plenty of it with Fanatics Sportsbook, an emerging U.S. sports betting operator. Register today to earn <strong>10 $100 bonus bets</strong> to use on the Big Dance. Below is a closer look at the Fanatics Sportsbook March Madness promo:</p>
<ul>
<li><span lang="EN-US">No <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/bonuses/fanatics-sportsbook-promo-codes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fanatics Sportsbook promo code</a> is required. <br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">You must make an<strong> initial $5 minimum deposit</strong>. </span><span lang="EN-US"><br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Your qualifying minimum $5 wager must be placed within <strong>five days</strong> of account creation.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Upon successful registration, you must wager at least<strong> $5 on any market with odds of -200 or longer for 10 consecutive days</strong> to maximize the offer. Failure to make a daily wager will void the offer on any missed days.<br><br></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">Fanatics Sportsbook will issue a daily bonus bet <strong>within 72 hours</strong> of your wager settling. Each bonus bet is <strong>non-withdrawable</strong> and <strong>expires seven (7) days from receipt</strong>. </span></li>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Our <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/reviews/betfanatics-sportsbook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fanatics Sportsbook review</a> explores other elements of the online sportsbook you'll find valuable for your March Madness betting.</span></p>
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<h3 id="draftkings">DraftKings March Madness promo</h3>
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<p><strong>Bet $5, get $150</strong></p>
<p>Ends: April 14, 2024</p>
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<div class="covers-data-brick-buttonWrapper"><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=reviews&lang=en" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Claim $150</a></div>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><span>Submitting a correct tournament bracket challenge is hard. But, claiming the DraftKings March Madness promo is easy, as new users earn <strong>$150 in bonus bets</strong> regardless of the outcome of their first $5 wager. </span><span>The critical points you should know before registering with one of the best U.S. <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sports-betting-apps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">sports betting apps</a> are detailed below:</span></p>
<ul style="font-weight: 400;">
<li><span lang="EN-US">No <a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/bonuses/draftkings-promo-codes">DraftKings promo code</a> is needed to claim this sports betting promotion.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">An <strong>initial deposit of $5 or more</strong> is necessary, followed by a <strong>minimum $5 bet </strong>on any sports betting market.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">DraftKings will issue you <strong>six (6) $25 bonus bets</strong> within 72 hours of your qualifying wager settling.<br><br><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span lang="EN-US">The bonus bets are<strong> non-withdrawable</strong> and expire <strong>seven days (168 hours)</strong> from issuance.</span><span lang="EN-US"></span></li>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Scour through our<span> </span><a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/reviews/draft-kings">DraftKings Sportsbook review</a><span> for further details of this online sports betting site.</span><br></span></p>
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<h3 id="betrivers">BetRivers March Madness promo</h3>
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<p><strong>$500 2nd Chance Bet</strong></p>
<p>COVERSBONUS</p>
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<p>After dumping the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, Minnesota is back in Salt Lake tonight, looking to complete a four-game season sweep of the Jazz, which would be a franchise first.</p>
<p>They’re tabbed as 8-point favorites in the NBA odds, facing a Utah side staggering down the home stretch, losers of four of its last five and 12 of 15.</p>
<p>Read on for my free NBA picks for Timberwolves vs Jazz on Monday, March 18, and see if injuries will continue to play a factor.</p>
<h2 id="Odds">Timberwolves vs Jazz odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Timberwolves vs Jazz predictions</h2>
<p>With Karl-Anthony Towns out for at least another month with a knee injury and Rudy Gobert out with a rib injury, <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/187698/anthony-edwards" target="_self">Anthony Edwards</a> took the reins, guiding the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/minnesota-timberwolves/odds" target="_self">Minnesota Timberwolves</a> to a 119-100 win over the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/utah-jazz/odds" target="_self">Utah Jazz</a>.</p>
<p>Edwards finished with 31 points, 10 boards, five assists, three steals, and three blocks. Backcourt mate <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/9837/mike-conley" target="_self">Mike Conley</a> went for 25 and backup big <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/players/128023/naz-reid" target="_self">Naz Reid</a> stepped into the starting lineup with 22 points, 12 boards, and five assists. They still dominated the paint with their depleted frontcourt, outscoring the Jazz 56-46 down low, while drilling an impressive 19 of 41 from distance, a crisp 46.3% clip, outscoring the Jazz by 39 in that category.</p>
<p>The question is how well the Timberwolves, battling with the Nuggets and Thunder for the top spot in the West, can hold up as injuries continue to hamper this breakthrough season. Gobert, forward Kyle Anderson (shoulder), and backup point man Monte Morris (hamstring) are all questionable for Monday.</p>
<p>The Jazz aren’t functioning at full strength either, with sixth man Jordan Clarkson (groin) and All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen (quad) also questionable tonight.</p>
<p>This season’s head-to-head matchups haven’t been particularly close, with the Jazz dropping all three by double digits, the closest margin of defeat being 11 points. While the Jazz did shoot a more respectable 45.8% from the field, the Wolves’ top-rated field-goal shooting D has limited them to a bleak 40.7% shooting through three games.</p>
<p>Utah’s inability to get it cooking from 3-point range is a major issue against the top-scoring defense in the NBA. It's connected on just 29 of 103 attempts vs. Minny this season, a paltry 28.2% mark.</p>
<p>Minnesota has won five of the last six meetings overall and has covered the spread in four. Even with question marks dotting their roster, look for the Timberwolves to keep cooking while the Jazz continue their roster evaluations, finding out who might be part of the plans for next season and beyond.</p>
<p><strong>My best bet</strong>: Timberwolves -8 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-110 at DraftKings</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Timberwolves vs Jazz same-game parlay</h2>
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<p>The books are looking for Conley's performance to revert to the mean, with his scoring total set at 13.5 points after eclipsing 20 points in consecutive games for the first time this year. I tend to agree. Before this mini-hot streak, Conley had topped this total just twice in his previous seven games, scoring in single digits five times. Conley scored 15 points combined on 5-for-15 shooting in two previous matchups vs. his former team.</p>
<p>Edwards has taken up the added burden of being the man with KAT gone, averaging 31.2 points over the last five games, just a shade below his total set at 31.5. Ant has some big scoring numbers, including a 44-point bomb at Indiana and a 37-point explosion against the Clippers.</p>
<p>The two times he’s struggled over this stretch offensively, so have the Timberwolves, dropping decisions to the Lakers (25 points) and Cavaliers (19 points), while shooting a combined 17-for-50 from the field (34%).</p>
<p>Edwards makes it possible for Minnesota to carry on while getting healthy. I don’t see anyone on the Jazz slowing him.</p>
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<h2>Timberwolves vs Jazz spread and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p>The spread opened at Minnesota -7.5 but has moved up a point since — with the status of players on both sides still up in the air.</p>
<p>The Jazz have a better cover record, going 36-31-2 against the spread, with the Wolves at 34-33-0 ATS, though they own a 6-3-1 ATS mark against Utah in the last 10 games.</p>
<p>The total opened at 221.5 and can be found as high as 223.5, with sites offering action on figures everywhere in between.</p>
<p>Minnesota is just about breaking even with its Over/Under record, going 33-34-0, while the Jazz have the second-best Over record in the NBA, going 37-28-2.</p>
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<p>2022 also had a number of double-digit seeds defy the <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/odds">March Madness odds</a>, with an 11 seed, two 12 seeds, and <em>another</em> 15 seed causing bracket havoc.</p>
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<h2>Top 10 Biggest March Madness upsets</h2>
<p><strong>The 10 biggest March Madness upsets since 2000:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="#Hon1">Honorable Mention: Ohio (+13.5) over Georgetown (2010)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Hon2">Honorable Mention: Florida Gulf Coast (+13.5) over Georgetown (2013)</a></li>
<li><a href="#Hon3">Honorable Mention: Marshall (+13.5) over Wichita State (2018)</a></li>
<li><a href="#uab">10: UAB (+14) over Iowa State (2015)</a></li>
<li><a href="#bucknell">9: Bucknell (+14) over Kansas (2005)</a></li>
<li><a href="#princeton">8: Princeton (+14.5) over Arizona (2023)</a></li>
<li><a href="#oru">7: Oral Roberts (+15) over Ohio State (2021)</a></li>
<li><a href="#mtsu">6: Middle Tennessee State (+16.5) over Michigan State (2016)</a></li>
<li><a href="#hampton">5: Hampton (+17.5) over Iowa State (2001)</a></li>
<li><a href="#saintpeters">5: Saint Peter's (+18.5) over Kentucky (2022)</a></li>
<li><a href="#umbc">3: UMBC (+20.5) over Virginia (2018)</a></li>
<li><a href="#norfolk">2: Norfolk State (+21) over Missouri (2012)</a></li>
<li><a href="#fdu">1: Fairleigh Dickinson (+23.5) over Purdue (2023)</a></li>
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<h2 id="Hon1">Honorable Mention: Georgetown vs. Ohio (+13.5) 2010</h2>
<p>That the 14th-seeded Bobcats notched its first NCAA Tournament win in 27 years — at the expense of Georgetown — is shocking enough, but Ohio was somewhat lucky to even be in the tournament.</p>
<p>It was just the <em>ninth</em> <em>seed</em> in the MAC Tournament, but made an incredible run to the Big Dance and carried that momentum into the opening round, jumping out to a 12-point lead at halftime, holding a 19-point lead in the second half, and holding on for a comfortable 97-83 victory.</p>
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<h2 id="Hon2">Honorable Mention: Georgetown vs. Florida Gulf Coast (+13.5) 2013</h2>
<p>The Hoyas didn’t learn their lesson from three years earlier and found themselves in a pace mismatch with one of the most exciting teams in college hoops that season. The No. 15 Eagles lived up to their nickname “Dunk City” and wore the wheels off No. 2 Georgetown with 54 points in the second half.</p>
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<h2 id="Hon3">Honorable Mention: Wichita State vs. Marshall (+13.5) 2018</h2>
<p>The No. 4 Shockers were established March Madness mavens at this point, garnering a lofty 13.5-point spread versus No. 13 Marshall. The Thundering Herd exploded out of the break and dropped 47 points in the final 20 minutes of the game to win 81-75.</p>
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<h2 id="uab">10: Iowa State vs. UAB (+14) 2015</h2>
<p>No. 14 UAB was a near +1,000 moneyline underdog for its Round of 64 date with No. 3 ISU. The Cyclones just couldn’t get right and finished with only 59 points after ranking ninth in scoring on the season. It was their lowest single-game output all year. That’s bad timing.</p>
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<h2 id="bucknell">9: Kansas vs. Bucknell (+14) 2005</h2>
<p>The No. 3 Jayhawks went 1 for 11 from beyond the arc and turned the ball over 13 times, leading to one of the biggest March Madness upsets of all time. The No. 14 Bison, out of the Patriot League, cashed in as +820 moneyline long shots with their 64-63 victory over KU.</p>
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<h2 id="princeton">8: Arizona vs. Princeton (+14.5) 2023</h2>
<p>The Tigers busted many a bracket on the very first day of the 2023 tournament when they defeated the heavily favored Wildcats. Princeton outscored Arizona by five points in the second half — holding the Wildcats scoreless over the final 4:43 and ending the game on a 9-0 run — to pull off the improbable 59-55 win. It must have felt like déjà vu for Tigers head coach Mitch Henderson, who led the Ivy League school to a shocking March Madness upset over UCLA back in 1996 when he was a player.</p>
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<h2 id="oru">7: Ohio State vs. Oral Roberts (+15) 2021</h2>
<p>The freshest big betting upset on the list saw the No. 2 Buckeyes turned the ball over 16 times and make just 5 of 23 from beyond the arc while the No. 15 Golden Eagles coughed the ball up only six times and dropped 11 triples, stunning Ohio State 75-72 in overtime as 15-point pups in the Round of 64 of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Oral Roberts’ dynamic duo of Max Abmas and Kevin Obanor combined to score 59 of the team’s 75 total points, including 10 collective 3-pointers.</p>
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<h2 id="mtsu">6: Michigan State vs. Middle Tennessee State (+16.5) 2016</h2>
<p>The No. 15 Blue Raiders sparked the shredding of brackets everywhere when they KO’d tournament favorite No. 2 Michigan State in the opening round of the 2016 Big Dance. Middle Tennessee State won 90-81 with 33 of those points coming from 3-point land and was around a +2,000 moneyline underdog to win outright. Many books didn’t even bother posting outright odds, with MSU as high as -9,000 ($100 bet would win $1.11).</p>
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<h2 id="hampton">5: Iowa State vs. Hampton (+17.5) 2001</h2>
<p>The No. 2 Cyclones suffered another power outage in this opening-round flop against No. 14 Hampton. Iowa State went 6 for 16 from the foul line and coughed the ball up 17 times in a dismal 58-57 loss to the MEAC champion Pirates.</p>
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<h2 id="saintpeters">4: Kentucky vs. Saint Peter's (+18.5) 2022</h2>
<p>Not only does this overtime thriller count as one of the biggest upsets based on the closing line — 18.5 points — but also because the Kentucky Wildcats were on the shortlist of National Championship contenders.</p>
<p>UK coach John Calipari, famous for having a team full of one-and-done freshmen, had one of his most veteran-laden squads in recent memory as the Wildcats entered the 2022 tournament as the third-biggest favorite to win the national title.</p>
<p>They were expected to cruise past the MAAC champion Peacocks but Saint Peter's hung around by playing incredible defense: Kentucky star Oscar Tshiebwe scored 30 points on 11-of-16 shooting but the rest of the roster combined to shoot just 32.6% from the field (15-for-46) — including 26.7% from three — as neither team held a lead larger than six points.</p>
<p>The Peacocks managed to force overtime, where Kentucky crumbled, going 1-for-7 on free throws, while Saint Peter's outscored UK 14-4 over the final 3:23 of the extra frame to pull off the upset.</p>
<p>Not bad for a school with an enrollment of about 3,500 that was making just its fourth NCAA Tournament appearance <em>ever</em>.</p>
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<h2 id="umbc">3: Virginia vs. UMBC (+20.5) 2018</h2>
<p>This upset marked the first time a No. 1 seed lost to a No. 16 in the history of the NCAA Tournament. The Cavaliers’ methodical tempo got in trouble when UMBC went on a 20-6 run in the first five minutes of the second half. Virginia didn’t have the pace or firepower to battle back and lost 74-54 – an incredible 40.5-point cover by the underdog.</p>
<p>That surprising result not only busted brackets and burned UVA backers, but also torched a ton of live bets banking on the Cavs to complete the comeback. The Retrievers were pegged as high as +2,500 moneyline underdogs at some Las Vegas sportsbooks.</p>
<p>“You’re trying to realize that (No. 1 vs. No. 16) was 132-0 coming into the tournament,” Mikal McCulley, who bet $100 on UMBC at +2,000 (winning $2,000), told Covers back in 2018. “And I’m holding a ticket for the first time it happens. That was the only moneyline bet we had on an underdog.”</p>
<p>“It’d be worth more to me in 30 years, and the story that goes along with it if I don’t cash it, than the $2,000,” McCulley said of his plans for the winning bet. “Right now, I’m just gonna hold it. It has to be the best ticket ever, when you hold the first-ever No. 16 seed to upset a No. 1 seed.”</p>
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<h2 id="norfolk">2: Missouri vs. Norfolk State (+21) 2012</h2>
<p>This was the Grand Daddy of all March Madness betting upsets, as the No. 2 Tigers were ousted in the opening round of the 2012 tournament by the No. 15 Spartans out of the MEAC, who paid out as +4,500 underdogs on the moneyline ($4,500 win on a $100 bet).</p>
<p>Norfolk State played a near-perfect game, shooting 62.5 percent in the second half and turning the ball over only 11 times versus Missouri’s famed pressure defense. The Spartans opened the game on a 15-7 run and never allowed the Tigers to get more than four points ahead on the scoreboard in the back-and-forth contest.</p>
<p>"We were looking for a big long-shot to bet, and the odds on Norfolk State seemed too high,” Derek Daniels, who bet $40 on Norfolk State at 45/1 odds (winning $1,800), told Covers back in 2012. “Everybody near the counter laughed when we made the bet, including ourselves. We still can't believe it hit."</p>
<p>We say this <em>was</em> the biggest March Madness upset ever because it held that title for 11 years, until...</p>
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<h2 id="fdu">1: Purdue vs. Fairleigh Dickinson (+23.5) 2023</h2>
<p>...the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights said "Hold my Bracket."</p>
<p>If Princeton's win over Arizona was the upset appetizer of 2023... this was most definitely the main course.</p>
<p>Not only is this the biggest ATS favorite to lose in the tournament, but it's just the second No. 1 seed to ever lost to a 16 seed, and while Purdue was considered the weakest of the No. 1s in the bracket... it still had likely Player of the Year winner in 7-foot-4 center Zach Edey.</p>
<p>Then there's Fairleigh Dickinson, which actually <em>lost</em> in the Northeast Conference Tournament title game — but because Merrimack was not eligible for the NCAA Tournament, FDU got a berth into a First Four game, where the Knights destroyed Texas Southern, and then followed that up by being the third straight double-digit seed to end a Purdue run in the Big Dance.</p>
<p>FDU held the Boilermakers to one field goal and five total points in the final 7:09 and managed to keep Edey from <em>attempting a single shot</em> in the final nine minutes of the game, en route to becoming the new king of March Madness upsets.</p>
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<h2>The average number of upsets each year</h2>
<p>On average, there have been 12.7 total upsets each year at the NCAA Tournament since the field expanded to 64 teams in 1985, per <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/bracketiq/2018-03-13/heres-how-pick-march-madness-upsets-according-data" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAA.com</a>. This is assuming that an upset is defined as when a team two seeds lower beats a higher-seeded team (i.e. a nine seed beating an eight seed would not be considered an upset). The most total upsets in one tournament was 19 at the 2014 tournament and the fewest was four at the 2007 tournament.</p>
<p>Heading into the Sweet 16 of the 2021 NCAA Tournament, we've had 14 qualified upsets (nine in Round of 64, five in Round of 32).</p>
<p>When building out your bracket, you may want to consider the average number of upsets per round:</p>
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<td style="height: 17px; width: 62.7306%;">6.1</td>
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<td style="height: 17px; width: 62.7306%;">3.6</td>
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<td style="height: 17px; width: 62.7306%;">0.2</td>
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<td style="height: 17px; width: 37.0849%;"><strong>Total upsets</strong></td>
<td style="height: 17px; width: 62.7306%;"><strong>12.7</strong></td>
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<h2 id="first">First Round upsets</h2>
<p>As we saw above, most of the upsets at March Madness come in the First Round — which shouldn't be a surprise as the First Round has the most games. But nailing the First Round upsets also helps you shape your bracket, so it's crucial to get a few of these right. Let's look at each First Round matchup (all numbers since 1985 and courtesy <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/bracketiq/2018-03-13/heres-how-pick-march-madness-upsets-according-data" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NCAA.com</a>).</p>
<h3>No. 16 over No. 1</h3>
<p>Don't even bother slotting one of these upsets into your bracket — it has only happened twice in tournament history (1.3 percent of matchups) when UMBC shocked Virginia in 2018 and Fairleigh Dickinson upset Purdue in 2023.</p>
<h3>No. 15 over No. 2</h3>
<p>This has been a bit more common, occurring 11 times (7.2 percent) since 1985, including each of the last three tournaments — No. 15 Oral Roberts stunning No. 2 Ohio State in 2021 NCAA Tournament, Saint Peter's knocking off Kentucky in 2022, and Princeton toppling Arizona in 2023.</p>
<h3>No. 14 over No. 3</h3>
<p>A No. 14 seed has taken down a No. 3 seed 22 times in tournament history (14.5 percent), with No. 14 Abilene Christian knocking off No. 3 Texas in the opening round of the 2021 Big Dance.</p>
<h3>No. 13 over No. 4</h3>
<p>Now we're climbing over 21 percent (21.1 percent to be exact) as a No. 13 seed has won 32 times in the First Round. This happened once in 2019 when UC Irvine beat Kansas State, and most recently occurred in 2023 with No. 13 Furman stunning No. 4 Virginia.</p>
<h3>No. 12 over No. 5</h3>
<p>Every year you'll hear about the 12-over-5 <a href="https://www.covers.com/ncaab/march-madness/trends" target="_blank" rel="noopener">trend</a>. This is always a popular bracket upset and it paid off for those who gambled on it in 2019 when three No. 12 seeds advanced. Overall, a No. 12 seed has won 52 times (34.2 percent) since 1985, although all four No. 5 seeds won in 2023. </p>
<h3>No. 11 over No. 6</h3>
<p>This happens just slightly more often than the 12-over-5 upset at a clip of 38.1 percent or 58 total times since 1985.</p>
<h3>No. 10 over No. 7</h3>
<p>This has been the most common upset, happening 59 times or 38.8 percent of the time, which shouldn't be a surprise as these teams are more evenly matched on paper.</p>
<h2 id="tips">Tips for predicting March Madness upsets</h2>
<p>When looking for teams to circle as having the potential to pull off an upset, here are a few factors to consider:</p>
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<p>Most March Madness upsets involve schools from smaller conferences, so it’s tough to measure the level of competition. However, many mid-majors will take on power-conference opponents during non-conference play at the beginning of the schedule. Go over any early games against notable opponents and see how those small schools held up.</p>
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<p>Pace and tempo are big X-factors that have played into plenty of March Madness upsets. Get a grasp on a team’s style of play and how it clashes with its opponent, and whether it can impose that pace and style in the opening matchups.</p>
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<p>For a March Madness upset to occur, the underdog usually has to play near-perfect basketball. That means making big shots and not leaving any points on the table. A number of notable NCAA Tournament shockers have been fueled by hot hands beyond the arc and solid free-throw shooting. Measure those two metrics when scanning for potential upsets.</p>
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<p>Fans of March Madness can likely name some small-conference stars from years past off the top of their heads (Ali Farokhmanesh anyone?). Those lesser-known talents jumped into the national spotlight following notable NCAA Tournament upsets but had been making plays for their respective programs all season long. Sometimes having the best player on the floor is all you need to spark a Big Dance shocker, so take a close look at the big guns from the small conferences. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The Atlanta Hawks enter on the back of three straight losses while the Los Angeles Clippers — dealing with injuries over the last week — have dropped three of four. <o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-US">Can L.A. come up with a statement win at home?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Let's get right into it with our in-depth preview and <a href="https://www.covers.com/picks/nba" target="_self">free NBA picks</a> for Hawks vs. Clippers on Sunday, March 17.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 id="Odds">Hawks vs Clippers odds</h2>
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<h2 id="Best_bet">Hawks vs Clippers predictions</h2>
<p><span lang="EN-US">It’s hard to pick out what the biggest issue with the <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/atlanta-hawks/odds" target="_self">Atlanta Hawks</a> is at the moment, given their defense has been bad all season long and was the main cause of two of the three losses on this winning streak. </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">It’s worth noting the defense has been better in March, ranking 12th in the seven games they’ve played, while the offense has been less than stellar with a 15th-ranked 113.7 efficiency rating.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Atlanta has gone up against some great defenses like the Knicks and Cavaliers, but on the whole, their offense should be putting up better numbers given their schedule. A miniscule 105.6 points per 100 possessions against Portland has to be seen as a huge disappointment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">The <a href="https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/teams/main/los-angeles-clippers/odds" target="_self">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have struggled on defense this month, ranking 22nd among all teams, while the offense has been a fraction worse than what we’ve grown accustomed to seeing over the last few months despite still being very solid. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">L.A. is still without Russell Westbrook after he broke his hand last week, but the questionable tag aside James Harden’s name here is certainly of greater importance. </span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">On the other side of the ball, though, Atlanta lost Saddiq Bey to a torn ACL two games which is a huge blow to this offense, and has also been playing without Trae Young and Onyeka Okongwu. So, despite the Clippers’ struggles on defense, they should be able to handle Atlanta given all the names missing from the lineup.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">Despite the loss of Young in late February, the Hawks have still been opting to take most of their shots from three, and in a stunning turn, their shooting numbers from deep have been spectacular compared to their season-long marks. The downside is they’ve taken many more shots from the mid-range which hasn't been quite as fruitful.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">The Clippers’ main weakness on defense has been the 3-point shot and considering the Hawks have been on an absolute heater from deep with 40.7% of their attempts going down, this could be a spot of bother for a team that’s also made a habit of playing down to bad opponents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I like the Hawks to keep that up and find the offense they need from the 3-point line, and the status of Harden — who has missed the last two games — also makes me like the road dog even more.</span></p>
<p><strong>My best bet</strong>: Hawks +9.5 (<a href="https://www.covers.com/betting/sportsbookredirect?sportsbookId=18&location=editorial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">-108 at DraftKings</a>)</p>
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<h2 id="Same-game_parlay">Hawks vs Clippers same-game parlay</h2>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Hawks +9.5<br><br>Dejounte Murray 4+ made threes<br><br>Clint Capela double-double</p>
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<p><span lang="EN-US">Without Young in the lineup, this has been the Dejounte Murray show. Since Atlanta’s lead man went down, Murray has played 37.5 minutes per game and attempted 21.8 shots per game, with nearly 10 of them coming from deep.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span lang="EN-US">He’s responded in a big way and has taken 11.8 shots per game from deep over his last four games, knocking down 44.7% of them and converting 4+ in each of those contests. Against a struggling 3-point defense, I like him to keep it up, particularly now that Bey is missing which should put even more of an onus on him to score the ball.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">He's now up against a Clippers team that's not known for its rebounding, and one that ranks 20</span><span lang="EN-US">th</span><span lang="EN-US"> in that category in March. He’s also averaged better than 13 points and 13 rebounds in his last 13 clashes against Ivica Zubac.</span></p>
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<h2>Hawks vs Clippers spread and Over/Under analysis</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The line movement here has been pretty non-existent although the moneyline has been all over the place, beginning at -500 for the Clippers, getting as heavy as -540, then as short as -420 before settling back around the opening number. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">L.A. was initially a 10-point favorite and has been sitting around -9.5 or -10 for the entire betting window.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The story with the total has been very straightforward, on the other hand, with the number opening at 229 and being steadily bet down to 221 where it’s settled on Sunday afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Despite that, the big money here seems to be on the Clippers with 57% of the tickets coming in on the home favorites and a strong 63% of the handle heading that way. As you might guess, 93% of the handle is on the Under here despite just 55% of the tickets on that side of the total.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2>Hawks vs Clippers game info</h2>
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<td style="height: 18px; width: 88.5888%;">Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA</td>
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<td style="width: 11.4112%; height: 23px;"><strong>Date:</strong></td>
<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">Sunday, March 17, 2024</td>
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<td style="width: 88.5888%; height: 23px;">9:30 p.m. ET</td>
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<h3 id="Injuries">Hawks vs Clippers latest injuries</h3>
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