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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will lead the Crimson Tide against New Mexico State this Saturday. (Image: AP)

Can Michigan, Alabama, Clemson Cover Big Point Spreads?

This is the time of the college football season when there are some big point spreads, but this Saturday, there are some huge differentials. The first couple of weeks of the season is when we see non-conference opponents trade their dignity for some cash and play the big boys. Universities […]

Ryan Newman’s car suffered some damage after contact with Daniel Suarez in last week’s Southern 500. (Image: Getty)

Daniel Suarez, Ryan Newman Spinning for Last Spot in NASCAR Playoff

Sunday night’s Southern 500 at Darlington was the penultimate race before the NASCAR playoff, and Ryan Newman tangled with Daniel Suarez while battling for a spot. Suarez made contact with Newman, sending him spinning. He eventually finished in 23rd place, while Suarez finished 11th. That put the two into a […]

Central Florida University has been very kind to spread bettors, and we hope they cover again this week against Florida Atlantic. (Image: AP)
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Central Florida Experts at Covering Spread

We love Central Florida. We especially love Central Florida against the spread. In a new feature that debuts Thursday, I will be taking a $100 to the sportsbook every week of College Football, and placing it on one game. It might be the moneyline, or ATS, or possibly the over/under. […]

Iowa voters will caucus on February 3, 2020.
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Presidential Odds in Iowa the First Hurdle for Democrats

The voters in Iowa will come out on Feb. 3 in the first 2020 presidential selection voter caucus. The lesser candidates will need to survive until then or fold their political tents and go home. But the odds in Iowa don’t always reflect the national polls. Right now in Iowa […]

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Long Odds in Florida: Hurricanes, Alligators, and Sharks

Florida may dodged the worst of Hurricane Dorian, but the Sunshine State still deals with a lot of Mother’s Natures dangers. What are the odds that living or visiting in Florida might mean a Dorothy-like ride in a hurricane or a playful nip from an alligator or Jaws? Sharks Forget […]

The NBA once tried to limit small ownership stakes like Jay-Z had in the Brooklyn Nets. Now they might allow them. (Image: James Devaney/Getty)

Goodbye Jay-Z Rule: NBA May Allow Smaller Ownership Stakes Again

The NBA notified owners that it is considering loosening team ownership rules. The proposed change could basically nullify the current “Jay Z Rule,” which sets the minimum team ownership stake at one percent. According to Bloomberg, the NBA notified owners of a potential change to team ownership rules last month. […]

Chicago linebacker Khalil Mack will lead the Bears’ defense, which was ranked No. 1 last season. (Image: Getty)

Longest NFL Rivalry Green Bay at Chicago Never Gets Old

It is the oldest rivalry in the NFL, and the Green Bay at Chicago kicks off Week 1 of the NFL season. One team is getting over a heartbreaking playoff loss, while the other will see if a new coach can turn around the team’s fortunes. Chicago is a 3-point […]

Florida defeated Miami, but the victory didn’t impress voters of the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. (Image: Tampa Bay Times)

Florida Wins, Still Drops in AP Top 25 College Football Poll

Florida’s slim victory over Miami didn’t impress voters of the AP Top 25 College Football Poll. They dropped the Gators from No. 8 to No. 11. Florida didn’t fare much better with the Coaches Poll, slipping from eighth to 10th. Week 1 of the college football season didn’t offer many […]

Rookie QB Lamar Jackson from the Baltimore Bengals stiff arms Michael Johnson (90) from the Cincinnati Bengals. (Image: Mitch Stringer/USA Today)

Running QBs, Highly Targeted WRs: Who to Pick in Week 1 of NFL DFS

After months of waiting, the NFL season is beginning this week. There are plenty of intriguing DFS options on the slate heading into Week 1 at all of the positions as teams set their depth charts and some holdout players remain at home. Let’s take a look at some picks […]

Notre Dame (#8): Fighting Irish Have a Potential Championship Schedule

After a sloppy opening game win over Louisville (35-17), Notre Dame can look forward to a tough schedule that might get them back to the College Football Playoff. Last year the Irish went 12-0 in the regular season before getting crushed by Clemson (30-3) in the Cotton Bowl playoff semifinal. […]

Alabama football scheduling is undergoing some changes that affect the betting odds. (Image: youtube.com)

Power Five Conferences Toughen Up Long-Term Schedules

College football’s Power Five conferences are changing the way they schedule games. Some of the biggest programs are leading the way in embracing a new scheduling philosophy. The main thrust is for the Power Five conferences to play each other more often and to layoff the soft Division I & […]