David Payne Purdum

Simply put, nobody covers college football and basketball for the betting man better than DP. He writes a weekly column, Cram Session, that brings you all the latest info from the top oddsmakers and handicappers in the industry. He’s written for several high profile media outlets during his career and loves hearing from readers.

David's Articles

VEGAS Dec 9, 2020 • 7:39 PM

Tolerating Payne: Meet Vegas icon Bob Scucci

by David Payne Purdum
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NCAAF Oct 16, 2020 • 8:24 PM

College football: Behind the Michigan-Alabama pointspread

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MLB Oct 16, 2020 • 8:24 PM

Major League Baseball win totals released

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NFL Oct 16, 2020 • 8:24 PM

Party on: $60K safety taking L.A. friends on a ride

by David Payne Purdum
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INDUSTRY Dec 16, 2020 • 7:11 PM

Billy Walters' influence reaches beyond Vegas to offshore books

by David Payne Purdum
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INDUSTRY Oct 16, 2020 • 8:25 PM

Tolerating Payne: Identity theft is latest handicapping trend

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INDUSTRY Oct 16, 2020 • 8:25 PM

Tolerating Payne: Great stories in gambling in the press box

by David Payne Purdum
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MLB Aug 28, 2025 • 9:10 PM

$1 million World Series bet riding on Game 7

by David Payne Purdum
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