Sports Betting

Cardinals Josh Shaw has three days to appeal his indefinite suspension for betting on NFL games(Image: Getty)

Arizona Cardinals’ Josh Shaw Suspended for Betting on NFL Games

The NFL indefinitely suspended Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw for betting on multiple NFL games. At a minimum, Shaw’s suspension will last through the end of the 2020 season. Shaw is currently on injured reserve, and has not played in the 2019 season. As it stands, Shaw won’t be eligible […]

The Alabama-Auburn game pits the No. 5 Crimson Tide against the No. 15 Tigers on Saturday. (Image: Getty)

Alabama-Auburn Chance at Redemption, Milestone for Gus Malzahn

A victory in the Alabama-Auburn game will not only provide Tigers coach Gus Malzahn a chance at a milestone, but more importantly, maybe an opportunity to silence those clamoring for his firing. Malzahn has been the Auburn coach since 2012, and has beaten Alabama twice in the annual Iron Bowl. […]

Quarterback Jalen Hurts will be a big factor in Saturday’s Oklahoma-Oklahoma State game. (Image: AP)

One Bet, $100: Expect Close Oklahoma-Oklahoma State Game

I despise rivalry games, and the Oklahoma-Oklahoma State game is no different. Handicapping these contests always makes me queasy, but I’m going to take the Cowboys at home — and the 13 points — with my One Bet, $100. Last week, I had Tennessee and six points against Missouri, and […]

Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore did a dog pee celebration after catching a touchdown that ended up costing both his team and bettors in Thursday’s game against Mississippi State. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Ole Miss Player’s Dog Pee Celebration Costly to Team, Bettors

Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore found himself in the doghouse after his dog pee celebration when scoring the potential tying touchdown against rival Mississippi State on Thursday. The sophomore caught a 2-yard TD pass with four seconds left to make the score 21-20 in the annual rivalry game called […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis 'Greek Freak' Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the hole against Donovan Mitchell (45) and Royce O'Neale (23) of the Utah Jazz. (Image: Aaron Gash/AP)

NBA Weekend: Lakers/Mavs Rematch and Greek Freak Back-to-Back

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-2) boast the best record in the NBA, and hit the road to play road games against the Washington Wizards and Dallas Mavericks. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks (15-3) have the best record in the Eastern Conference while riding a nine-game winning streak. The Greek Freak and […]

Quarterback Justin Herbert of the Oregon Ducks throwing a pass against Utah. (Image: Steve Dykes/Getty)

CFB DFS Day Slate: Stack SMU, Tulane, Oregon

With Thanksgiving over, the college football season is winding down. Week 14 marks the final regular season slate for most teams, as conference championship games start on Dec. 7. This week’s DFS day slate features an intriguing set of games, including possible sneaky games between Wake Forest-Syracuse, and Tulane-SMU. Quarterbacks […]

Andy Dalton and the Cincinnati Bengals will try and be one of the NFL winless teams that gets a victory this Sunday. (Image: AP)

Cheap NFL DFS Plays of the Week: Dalton, Lindsay, Shepard

Sunday’s Week 13 slate features 11 games with plenty of potential for firepower from big-time DFS point earners like Patrick Mahomes and Christian McCaffrey. To squeeze in these high-priced guys, we need some cheap DFS plays this week. Luckily, I’ve found my usual five for $5,000 or less. Consider these […]

NBA Data Mining: What the Numbers Say about Betting on Black Friday

NBA Data Mining: What the Numbers Say about Betting on Black Friday

Data mining is precisely what it seems to be — lots of digging, sifting through vast quantities of worthless rubble, and only on occasion finding buried treasure. Unfortunately, for every discovery that’s potentially profitable, there are dozens and sometimes hundreds of disappointments and dead ends. Nonetheless, all new knowledge is […]

The NASCAR Championship will be at ISM Raceway near Phoenix next year, and drivers are pushing to get the season-ending race moved to different venues annually. (Image: Getty)

NASCAR Championship at ISM Raceway in 2020, but Will it Move in 2021?

After 18 years at Homestead-Miami Speedway, NASCAR championship weekend is moving to ISM Raceway near Phoenix in 2020. Some drivers would like to see it rotate to another racetrack the following year. Nascar officials won’t release the 2021 schedule until the spring. Odds to Win 2020 NASCAR Championship Driver                                    Odds […]

Thanksgiving Day Football in Dallas Provides Bounty of Warm Memories

Thanksgiving Day Football in Dallas Provides Bounty of Warm Memories

Thanksgiving is as much about football and gambling as it is about turkey and dressing. Family dinners are now scheduled around game time. If you grew up in Dallas (or Detroit), football on Thanksgiving Thursday was a rite of passage and way of life — one in which Thanksgiving dinner […]

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden has led his team to a 6-5 record and is right at the NFL win total of six set by oddsmakers. (Image: AP)

Buffalo, Oakland Surprisingly Over Oddsmaker’s NFL Win Totals

With five games remaining for most teams, the NFL win totals are starting to become clearer. Several teams have already reached the total that oddsmakers set before the start of the season. Others have a slim chance of getting there. The Los Angeles Rams were pegged to have 10.5 victories […]

Washington running back Salvon Ahmed (26) evades Washington State defenders in the snow during UW’s victory in the 2018 Apple Cup in Pullman, WA. (Image: James Snook/USA Today Sports)

Air Raid Comes to Seattle, Washington State/Washington in Apple Cup

Friday features the Apple Cup, which is the annual rivalry between Washington State (6-5) and Washington (6-5) that began in 1900. UW comes into this year’s Apple Cup as a -7 favorite against Wazzu. The Pac-12 has already been decided, but the Washington State and Washington game will be the […]

A draw between Liverpool and Napoli left both European powerhouses still with work to do if they want to advance to the Champions League knockout stages. (Image: Michael Regan/Getty)

Eight Teams In, Eight Spots Still Open for Champions League Knockout Stage

With only one round of matches remaining in the Champions League group stage, eight of the 16 teams that will advance to the knockout rounds have already been determined, while eight spots will be determined on the tournament’s final pool play matchday. European giants like Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and […]

Ohio State defeated Penn State on Saturday, and were rewarded with the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff Rankings over LSU. (Image: Getty)

Ohio State, LSU Switch Spots Again in College Football Playoff Rankings

Ohio State and LSU have once again traded places atop the College Football Playoff Rankings. In the fourth edition, released Tuesday night, the two undefeated teams flip flopped for the second time. Clemson, who is the only remaining team without a loss, was No. 3. Georgia has the last playoff […]

Buffalo has the No. 3 defense in the NFL, and it should be an advantage in the Bills-Cowboy game on Thanksgiving. (Image: USA Today Sports)

One Bet, $100: Buffalo Should Pull Off Upset in Bills-Cowboys Game

Of the three Thanksgiving games, the one that should be the most entertaining is Bill-Cowboys. I also think it is the one that has the most potential from a betting standpoint. So with this holiday special of One Bet, $100, I am taking Buffalo on the moneyline. The Bills, who […]

With quarterback Jeff Driskel, right, questionable for the Lions-Bears game, undrafted rookie David Blough might be starting on Thanksgiving. (Image: AP)

Lions-Bears Start Thanksgiving NFL Games Off with a Real Turkey

Detroit and Chicago’s already long-suffering seasons might be entering another chapter on Thanksgiving Day in the Lions-Bears game. Detroit is one loss away from being officially eliminated from the playoffs, while Chicago is also in danger of missing the postseason. Both teams have injuries that will affect them going into […]