The Los Angles Rams started this season like the team that made it to last year’s Super Bowl. It didn’t appear they had fallen to the Super Bowl Curse when they opened with wins over Carolina, New Orleans, and Cleveland. But now the Rams are riding a three-game losing streak, […]
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Pope Blesses New Orleans Saints by Accident, Now 8/1 Super Bowl Odds
Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater improved to 4-0 as a starter for the New Orleans Saints (5-1) after Pope Francis inadvertently included the Saints hashtag on Twitter while blessing a new batch of Catholic saints. Between Bridgewater and Pope Francis, bookmakers in Las Vegas adjusted the numbers, and the New Orleans […]
Stefanos Tsitsipas Qualifies for ATP Finals London With Deep Run at Shanghai Masters
Stefanos Tsitsipas will take part in the 2019 Nitto ATP Finals this November after clinching his position in the year-end event with a semifinal run at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. The Greek 21-year-old guaranteed his position in the ATP Finals London on Friday, after he pulled off an upset over […]
“Duffle Bag Boy” Fades Rutgers to Six-Figure Victory
It appears “Duffle Bag Boy” has struck again, and it was with one of his favorites, Rutgers, according to the Action Network. The anonymous gambler earned his nickname by carrying around a duffle bag full of cash to make bets and collect winnings. Since he’s from New Jersey, Duffle Bag […]
Michigan (#16) Hits the Road to Take On Penn State (#7) in the Big Ten
Penn State (#7) is the third Big Ten team to crack the AP Top-10, joining Ohio State (#4) , and Wisconsin (#6) . Michigan (#16), would be up there as well, except for an early season loss to Wisconsin. This Saturday in Beaver Stadium, the Wolverines will try to bring […]
#LOLJets Week 6: Mono-Free Sam Darnold Returns, Jets Upset the Cowboys
With quarterback Sam Darnold back at the helm after recovering from a bout of mononucleosis, the New York Jets (1-4) won their first game of the season by defeating the slumping Dallas Cowboys, 24-22. The #LOLJets looked like a legitimate team for the first time all season, with their upset […]
CeeDee Lamb Shines for Oklahoma in DFS
The Red River Rivalry started out slow, but ended up being a thriller, with Oklahoma pulling out a 34-27 victory over Texas, and Jalen Hurts and CeeDee Lamb being the stars of the show for DFS participants. Some of the Texas players didn’t break the slate as we had hoped. […]
Monday Night NFC Central Showdown – Detroit at Green Bay
In years past, a Green Bay-Detroit matchup meant frustration for the Lions. But, a closer look shows that Detroit has slowly been turning the corner on the Packers. Going into Monday night’s game, the Packers (4-1) and the Lions (2-1-1) hold down the top two spots in the NFC North. […]
San Francisco 49ers Trying to Ram Way to 5-0; Washington, Miami in Winless Bowl
The San Francisco 49ers are the surprise undefeated team in the NFL, and they’re hoping to shock the Los Angeles Rams. The two NFC West rivals face each other Sunday. The 49ers are trying to go to 5-0, while the Rams want to break a two-game losing streak. The only […]
MLB Commissioner Threatens to Move Oakland A’s to Vegas
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is threatening to move the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas. The warning, designed to get the city of Oakland to drop its lawsuit blocking the sale of the Coliseum, shocked fans who are already mourning the loss of their NFL team to Sin City. October is […]
Degen Game of the Week: Redskins at Dolphins in the Winless Bowl
This Degen Game of the Week matchup between the two worst teams in the NFL is so ugly, there’s a possibility it ends in a 0-0 tie. The Miami Dolphins (0-4) are outright tanking and losing games on purpose to secure the #1 pick in the 2020 NFL draft, while […]
Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins are Road Game Favorites
The Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, and Washington Redskins are three road teams in Week 7 that are favored against their opponents. Seattle is at Cleveland, and laying 1.5 points. Atlanta travels to Arizona, and is giving away 2.5 points. Washington will be at Miami in the battle of the winless […]
Vandy, Georgia Tech, Akron, Not so Dandy Against the Spread
Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, and Akron are all college football teams that bettors might want to consider when thinking about the spread. Not because they are so good at covering it, but because they come up short. All three teams are 0-5 this year against the spread, and their futility might […]
Five Players to Target in NFL DFS Priced Below $5,000 This Sunday
When trying to squeeze value out of a lineup, every dollar counts. And when you can find players priced below $5,000 who are capable of scoring more than 20 DFS points on any given Sunday, you should consider adding them to your roster. Heading into Week 6 of the NFL […]
2019 ALCS: Healthy NY Yankees 5/2 World Series Odds
The New York Yankees are underdogs facing the Houston Astros in the 2019 ALCS. The Yankees are currently 5/2 odds to win the World Series, while the Astros are even money. The 2019 ALCS is a rematch of the 2017 ALCS. The Astros defeated the Yankees in seven games two […]
2019 NLCS: Washington Nationals Ace Starters, No Bullpen But 4/1 World Series Odds
The Washington Nationals (93-69) pulled off a major upset to advance to the 2019 NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals, but the Nationals are currently 4/1 odds to win the World Series. Only the Cardinals stand in the Nats way of a NLCS title and a berth in the World […]
2019 NLCS Preview: Scrappy St. Louis Cardinals 5/1 World Series Odds
It feels like the St. Louis Cardinals (91-71) have been in playoff mode for months while fighting to win a hotly contested NL Central crown. They won their division the last weekend of the season, and rallied back from being down 2-1 to defeat the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. […]
New England Patriots (6-0) Haven’t Played Anyone and May Not Have To
The New England Patriots have made the most of a soft opening schedule with a 6-0 start. A strong defense has led the way, but a closer look might lead fans to feel like the perennially powerful Pats just haven’t played anyone yet. Their schedule for the rest of the […]
UFC Fight Night 161: Weight Cut Drama Adds Tension to Jedrzejczyk vs. Waterson
The main event of UFC Fight Night 161 between Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Michelle Waterson could result in the winner moving to the top of the list for a women’s strawweight title fight – but that’s assuming the bout happens at all. Rumors are swirling that Jedrzejczyk is having trouble making […]
(Review) College Football 150: The American Game on ESPN
Halfway through what ESPN is calling “a year-long, multi-platform storytelling experience,” there are some things to be learned from College Football 150: The American Game. This multi-layered series marks ESPN’s celebration and exploration of 150 years of college football. “The American Game” is an 11-episode documentary series focusing on college […]