Sports Betting

Chelsea is hoping to bounce back from a midweek loss to Arsenal as they take on Newcastle United in the FA Cup. (Image: Getty)

FA Cup 4th Round: Premier League Heavyweights Likely to Advance

Just 32 teams remain in the FA Cup, and all of them will be in action this weekend as they attempt to capture the oldest soccer cup championship in the world. The top Premier League teams are all clear favorites to win their matches and advance, though some will start […]

One bettor has placed a multimillion-dollar bet on the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Super Bowl LII. (Image: USA Today)

MGM Takes First Multimillion-Dollar Super Bowl Bet on Underdog Eagles

An unnamed gambler has made a multimillion-dollar bet on the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of 2018 Super Bowl, according to officials from MGM Resorts, kicking off what promises to be a busy couple weeks for Nevada sportsbooks. The bet, made at an MGM property, appears to be one of the largest […]

Chipper Jones was a mainstay of the Atlanta Braves throughout his career, and easily earned induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Image: Kevin C. Cox/Getty)

Baseball Hall of Fame Welcomes Four New Members in 2018 Class

Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, and Trevor Hoffman were all elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, making the class of 2018 only the fourth in which the Baseball Writers’ Association of America has inducted four players in a single year. For both Jones and Thome, this […]

While the attention will be on the return of Tiger Woods to the PGA Tour Brian Harman might have a better chance to win the Farmers Insurance Open. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Tiger Woods Not Only Golfer to Bet on at Farmers Insurance Open

While eyes of the golf world are focused on Tiger Woods and whether or not he can make a successful return to the competitive links, golf bettors might see some more attractive wagering options in other players at this week’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. […]

Tony Ferguson may be the interim lightweight champion, but he’ll be an underdog against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223. (Image: MMAjunkie)

UFC 223: Two Champions Will Defend Titles as Underdogs

Khabib Nurmagomedov has been pegged by oddsmakers as a favorite to defeat interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson at UFC 223. The event, scheduled to be held April 8 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, was announced at a press conference last week. Nurmagomedov comes into the fight […]

Rafael Nadal received medical attention during his Australian Open quarterfinal match with Marin Cilic. He was forced to retire and it was yet another ranked player who is out of the event. (Image: Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal Injury at Australian Open Unsettles Odds

The first Grand Slam event of the professional tennis calendar has been besieged by injuries. On Monday, it was top-seeded Rafael Nadal who fell, forced to retire early in his Australian Open quarterfinal match against Marin Cilic with what would later be diagnosed as a torn interior hip muscle. Nadal […]

Tom Brady is hoping to hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy for the second consecutive year when New England faces Philadelphia in Super Bowl LII. (Image: Getty Images)

Sports Books Enjoying Dream Situation Throughout NFL Playoffs

We know the house supposedly always wins, but in sports betting, week to week, it doesn’t always work that way. For Nevada sports books, however, so far the NFL Playoffs have delivered beyond their expectations, with increased betting handles and game results supporting casino profits. Last Sunday was no exception. […]

Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles has been proving sports books wrong in the playoffs by winning, but will be the underdog again when they face New England. (Image: Getty Images)

Philadelphia Opens as Underdog Against New England in Super Bowl LII

For the third consecutive game Philadelphia is an underdog in the NFL Playoffs as sports books gave them six points against the defending champion New England Patriots for Super Bowl LII. Bettors quickly jumped on the NFC Champions and the line was dropped to 5 ½ at most Las Vegas […]

Trevor Ariza will return to the Houston Rockets lineup on Monday after serving a two-game suspension. (Image: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

Rockets-Heat Highlight NBA Monday Games to Watch

The Houston Rockets will look to stay sharp following their big win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday as they host the Miami Heat on Monday night. The Rockets (32-12) have won two straight at home, and come into their game against the Heat (27-19) as a 10-point favorite. […]

Tom Brady reportedly has a hand injury but will still play in the AFC Championship Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Minnesota, New England Favorites to Win NFL Conference Championships

Coming off one of the most miraculous plays to win a football game possibly in NFL history, the Minnesota Vikings will try and complete another feat never reached in the league. If the squad defeats the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the NFC Championship game they will become the first […]

Minnesota’s Stefon Diggs scored a 61-yard touchdown as time expired and defeated not only the New Orleans Saints but several gamblers. (Image: Star Tribune)

Those Who Hesitate Can Lose Big Waiting for Line Adjustment

While many watched in horror as Minnesota’s Stefon Diggs scored a 61-yard touchdown as time expired to defeat the New Orleans Saints, 29-24, others were holding on to winning betting slips as others couldn’t believe the bad beat they had just experienced. What was the difference between two sets of […]

Ben Roethlisberger will be leading the Pittsburgh Steelers in its AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans. (Image: Getty Images)

Divisional Playoffs Show Disparity Between Two NFL Conferences

If you believe oddsmakers New England and Pittsburgh meeting in the AFC Championship game is a foregone conclusion. The two teams that received a bye from the first round of the playoffs are heavy favorites in their match ups this weekend. The Patriots are hosting Tennessee, who upset Kansas City […]

The Buffalo Bills are celebrating their first playoff appearance in 17 years, though they are more than a touchdown underdog to defeat Jacksonville. (Image: Getty Images)

Four Wild Card Contests Signal Start of NFL Playoffs

The NFL Playoffs begin on Saturday with two days of wild card games, signaling professional football’s dominance on both the television and the betting window. There are two games Saturday and two on Sunday. Four of the divisional winners get the weekend off and will face the winners of this […]

Hall of Fame College Basketball coach was fired by Louisville after he was caught up in the sport’s corruption and bribery scandal this year. (Image: Getty Images)

Sports Stars, Squads See Share of Scandals in 2017

The world of sports saw a fair amount of controversies in 2017 and two of them had the potential to damage the organizations that oversee them. The NCAA had to confront the dirty little secret that has been known to those in the sports for years in regards to recruiting. […]