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Robert M. Criscola is a veteran sportswriter from Brooklyn, NY. His work has appeared in MetroBet, TwinSpires Edge, and Horse Racing Nation. When he’s not working, you can often find Robert in “the best seat in the house,” watching the game of the night in his living room.

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I didn’t make a ton of money on it, but I bet Cleveland at -1.5 runs against Colorado on June 1, 2014, and the game was tied 4-4 with the Tribe batting in the bottom of the ninth. With a runner on and the slap-hitting Michael Bourn at the dish, I was worried that Cleveland would win by just one run. Instead, Bourn hit only his second home run of the season off Adam Ottavino, Cleveland won by two runs, and I cashed!
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I bet the Tampa Bay Lightning to win the Stanley Cup at +1,200 before the NHL playoffs began in 2015, and things looked good when they jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final over the Chicago Blackhawks. But the Bolts’ offense soon evaporated, as they scored just two goals in the final three games en route to a 4-2 series loss.
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Triple Crown Odds: Will We See History in 2024?

Apr 26, 2024 • 4:14 PM ET

Triple Crown talk will likely begin as soon as the winner crosses the finish line in the 150th Kentucky Derby. Here are the latest Triple Crown odds.

Kentucky Derby Post Positions: 2024 Post Positions, Past Winners & History

Apr 26, 2024 • 3:47 PM ET

Where horses sit in the starting gate at the Kentucky Derby has a huge impact on performance.

Kentucky Derby Horses Lineup: 2024 Field, Expert Rankings & More

Apr 26, 2024 • 3:46 PM ET

The Kentucky Derby is loaded with the top three-year-olds in racing. See how the horses rank leading up to the race on Saturday, May 4.

Kentucky Derby Odds & Betting Lines 2024: Sierra Leone Leads the Way

Apr 26, 2024 • 3:40 PM ET

2024 Kentucky Derby odds are on the board for the year's biggest horse race.

NHL Playoff Odds: Updated NHL Playoffs Series Odds and Betting Lines

Apr 26, 2024 • 9:33 AM ET

Stay up to date with the 2024 NHL Playoffs series odds as the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup continues over the next couple of months.

2024 Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: Andersen Acing Islanders

Apr 26, 2024 • 9:17 AM ET

Connor McDavid is the Conn Smythe favorite after logging six points in two games, but you can never count out the goalies in this market, as Hurricanes netminder Frederik Andersen is making clear in the quarterfinals.

2024 Stanley Cup Odds: Panthers on the Prowl

Apr 26, 2024 • 8:58 AM ET

The defending Eastern Conference champs are taking no prisoners in the quarterfinals. Find out where the Panthers stand in our full Stanley Cup odds breakdown below.

How to find value when betting on horse racing odds

Apr 24, 2024 • 4:02 PM ET

Value should play a lead role in your handicapping repertoire since it allows you to wager more efficiently and effectively by focusing your bets on horses that offer an enticing risk/reward ratio.

Beginners Guide to Betting on Horses

Apr 24, 2024 • 2:42 PM ET

The Kentucky Derby ushers in the first leg of the Triple Crown on May 4, and is among the most popular horse racing events in the world. Make the most of the "Run for the Roses" by learning about horse racing odds, strategies, and bet types.

UFL Championship Odds: Stallions Seek Third Straight Spring Title

Apr 24, 2024 • 11:25 AM ET

The Birmingham Stallions took the USFL Championship in 2022 and 2023, and they're favored to add another trophy to their mantle in the inaugural UFL season. Here's our latest UFL Championship odds update.

NASCAR Cup Series Odds: Hamlin, Hendrick Logjam at Top

Apr 24, 2024 • 10:57 AM ET

Joe Gibbs Racing's Denny Hamlin continues to see-saw for NASCAR supremacy with William Byron and Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports. Here's our latest NASCAR Cup Series odds update.

Pari-Mutuel Betting Guide: Learn How to Bet on Horse Racing Like a Pro

Apr 23, 2024 • 4:30 PM ET

Everything you need to know about how pari-mutuel wagering works.

How to Bet on the Kentucky Derby: Bet Types, Tips & More

Apr 23, 2024 • 4:10 PM ET

The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest betting days of the year. Learn everything you need to know about how to wager on the Run for the Roses.

F1 World Drivers' Championship Odds: No Stopping Verstappen?

Apr 23, 2024 • 3:17 PM ET

Max Verstappen ran away with the 2023 F1 Drivers' Championship, while Red Bull never gave the competition a chance for the Constructors' Championship. Here's the latest odds update for the 2024 F1 season.

Rangers vs Braves Sunday Night Baseball Prop Bets: Ozuna Outshines Competition

Apr 21, 2024 • 3:48 PM ET

Some of baseball's best sluggers take the field tonight as Corey Seager and the Rangers battle Ronald Acuna Jr. and the Braves. But it might be Marcell Ozuna of Atlanta who outshines them both, per our MLB betting picks.

Super Bowl MVP Odds: Favored Mahomes Crowned a Third Time

Apr 18, 2024 • 2:03 PM ET

Which player will shine brightest in the Super Bowl? Get odds, insights, tips, and strategies to make a smart pick for your Super Bowl MVP bets.

2024 College Football Win Totals: Buckeyes Saddled With High Expectations

Apr 18, 2024 • 2:01 PM ET

Find out which college football teams are expected to be among the best (and the worst) in the nation with the latest college football win total odds update, featuring the Ohio State Buckeyes.

2024 Heisman Trophy Odds: Ewers Leads Crowded Pack

Apr 18, 2024 • 1:58 PM ET

Odds have hit the board for the 2024 Heisman Trophy, and Texas Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers is among the early favorites to win it. But he has plenty of company at this point.

NFL Playoff Odds: 49ers, Chiefs Heavily Favored to Make Postseason

Apr 18, 2024 • 1:55 PM ET

You can't win the Super Bowl if you don't make the playoffs first. Here's our latest look at the NFL playoff odds, with the 49ers and Chiefs being odds-on to reach the postseason, and the Panthers and Patriots sitting as heavy chalk to miss out.

Tom Brady Un-Retirement Odds: It's Vegas, Baby!

Apr 16, 2024 • 9:00 PM ET

Just when you thought Tom Brady was done for good, the NFL legend said that he's open to the idea of making another comeback. Find out the latest odds on Brady to return, plus our NFL betting picks for Tom Brady un-retirement odds.

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