In one of the last games on the Saturday college football schedule, this week’s installment of the Pac-12 After Dark features Chip Kelly’s UCLA Bruins (1-3) fresh off a comeback victory against Washington State, and looking at another potential shootout against the high-scoring Arizona Wildcats (2-1) in Tucson. Arizona is […]
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Target Russell Wilson and the Seahawks in NFL DFS This Sunday
For Week 4 of NFL DFS, I’m concentrating on a few expected shootouts featuring teams where defenses go to die, along with a value play sprinkled in here and there. Russell Wilson, in particular, looks to be in a great spot this week. Quarterbacks Russell Wilson, Seahawks ($6,100 on DraftKings, […]
Minnesota Twins First Team to Hit 300 Home Runs in a Season
It’s no surprise, considering the juiced balls in play this season, that the Minnesota Twins became the first team in MLB history to hit 300 home runs in a single season. On Thursday afternoon, Jonathan Schoop smacked a two-run homer against the Detroit Tigers for Twins homer number 300 on […]
AL Wild Card: Cleveland Bubble About to Burst, Oakland and Tampa Control Own Destiny
With only three games remaining, the Cleveland Indians are on the verge of watching their postseason hopes slip away because they’re two games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL wild-card race. The Indians came into this week on a high note, winning seven out of their previous eight […]
Why You Need to Play Jalen Hurts in DFS This Saturday
Saturday’s slate features the most dynamic DFS player in college football right now – Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. He, along with a few others, are must-plays over the weekend. Quarterbacks Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma ($9,200 on DraftKings, $11,000 on FanDuel) – When examining a DFS college football slate, the first thing […]
Friday Night College Football DFS: Quentin Harris, Tre Walker Look to Shine
We’ve got four games on the Friday-night college football slate: Duke-Virginia Tech, San Jose State-Air Force, Penn State-Maryland, and Arizona State-Cal. All should be entertaining, and provide intriguing DFS lineup options like Quentin Harris and Tre Walker. I’ll tend to fill most lineups with two quarterbacks using the super flex […]
Friday Night Herm Warfare: No. 15 Cal vs. Herm Edwards and Arizona State
In Pac-12 conference action on Friday night, the undefeated #15 Cal Bears host Herm Edwards and his scrappy Arizona State squad. The Sun Devils tumbled out of the Top 25 after a 34-31 loss to Colorado last weekend in Tempe. It had been over 17 years since the Buffs went […]
Rams, Patriots Big Favorites to Stay Undefeated
The Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots are the favorites to remain in the ranks of the undefeated this week. Both teams are highly favored to defeat their opponents. There are seven undefeated teams going into Week 4. Green Bay faces Philadelphia in the Thursday night game, while San […]
Rickie Stenhouse Jr. Third Cup Driver Dropped From Racing Team
Rickie Stenhouse Jr. got a surprise this week when his employer, Rousch Fenway Racing, dropped him from their lineup. Stenhouse is the third driver to lose his ride this season. Matt DiBenedetto was the first to hear he would be without a car. Leavine Family Racing told the 29-year-old they […]
UFC Fight Night 160: Rising Stars Jack Hermansson, Jared Cannonier Meet in Main Event
Jack Hermansson and Jared Cannonier will both look to maintain their momentum in the middleweight division when the rising contenders face off in the main event at UFC Fight Night 160 in Copenhagen, Denmark on Saturday. Hermansson (20-4) is currently sitting at No. 5 on the UFC’s middleweight ranking list, […]
Opening Conference Games Will Test Top-Ranked College Teams
College football conference games begin for several of the ranked teams this weekend, though only a few will be tested. Several of the teams in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll are facing opponents that might be in their conference, but don’t pose much of a threat. Clemson, the […]
Hawaii Offense Could Run Cold in Chilly Nevada
Can Hawaii handle both a potent Nevada offense, and expected cold weather? I don’t believe so. So, for this week’s One bet, $100, I’ll be putting my money on the Wolf Pack, and giving away two points to the Rainbow Warriors. This bet is the shakiest one I’ve made, and […]
Oklahoma and Clemson Have Clear Paths to Undefeated Seasons
Undefeated Oklahoma at #6, and undefeated Clemson at #1, are the only two teams with clear paths to the College Football Playoffs. All they have to do is win out. While that may seem obvious, seven other top-10 teams are also undefeated, but not all of them can run the […]
Friday Night Football: Maryland Home Dog vs. No. 12 Penn State
The Maryland Terrapins are 6.5-point home dog on Friday night against the #12 Penn State Nittany Lions, who are seeking to stay undefeated and improve to 4-0. In this Big Ten battle, Terrapins are hoping they can fend off Penn State and avoid sinking to a 2-2 record. #12 Penn […]
Errol Spence Jr., Shawn Porter Set to Unify Welterweight Titles on Saturday
Welterweight title holders Errol Spence Jr. and Shawn Porter will meet on Saturday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for a unification fight in the 147-pound division. The winner will likely be seen as the true challenger to Terence Crawford, the undefeated welterweight that many see as the best […]
Melvin Gordon Ends Holdout, Will Report to Chargers Without New Contract
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon ended his holdout on Thursday, even without a new contract from the team. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Gordon isn’t expected to play in Los Angeles’ Week 4 game at the Miami Dolphins, but will be back with his teammates during […]
NFL Home Dog Alert Week 4: Lions, Saints, Bills, Cards
In our Week 4 Home Dog Alert, four NFL home teams are underdogs, with the Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints, Buffalo Bills, and Arizona Cardinals all getting points at home. Technically, five teams are home dogs in NFL Week 4. However, you can toss the Miami Dolphins game out the […]
Trump Impeachment Odds More Than Double Overnight
Odds on President Donald Trump facing impeachment have been hovering in the mid to high-teens for months. Yesterday, they jumped to 42%. These are the odds on the House of Representatives voting to level charges that could lead to an impeachment trial in the US Senate. The past few days […]
NFL Thursday Night DFS Showdown: Packers vs. Eagles
Single-game DFS showdowns can make TV viewing mighty entertaining, with your fortune hanging on every play. This Thursday night’s matchup pits the Philadelphia Eagles against the Green Bay Packers, and should provide plenty of entertainment for viewers and bettors alike. DraftKings is offering $300,000 guaranteed to first place in its […]
LaMelo Ball Sees Draft Stock Soar After Performance at NBL Blitz in Tasmania
18-year-old prospect LaMelo Ball has been considered a likely NBA talent for some time now, but after his recent performances in Australia, some scouts now see him as a potential No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft. According to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, scouts were impressed by Ball’s performance with the […]