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You know those Laurel & Hardy routines where a tremendous crash occurs off-camera, announced with a symphony of sound effects, after which only the aftermath is seen? That’s what it’s been like at offshore sportsbooks as the dreaded Coronavirus peaks in major countries, and as the entire sports world … Read More... about Mother of Invention: Coronavirus Creates Crazy Sportsbook Odds in Weird Markets
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I wish we could cover betting odds at major golf championships farther in advance. As veteran readers (and handicapping bloggers) know, time-advance is gold when you're trying to make sense of the sports odds at betting sites. Not to mention, it helps get more readers turned-on to a hot prediction. We're … Read More... about PGA Championship 3-Balls Odds, Match-Up Bets, Props, and Best Weekend Bets
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The Baylor Bears won their first NCAA basketball title after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the finals tonight, 86-70. The Bears showed an incredible focus and relentless mindset that led them to the biggest win in the history of the program against a team that had 31 wins this season, without a single … Read More... about Baylor Bears Defeat the Gonzaga Bulldogs, 86-70, Win the NCAA Championship
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Our (admittedly-spotty) coverage of the FCS spring playoffs in 2021 has been bolstered by scores of interested readers, who have helped the experiment work by clicking on every link. Thanks are owed to quiet masses of FCS fans for convincing WagerBop's "front office" to welcome the Football Championship … Read More... about FCS Championship Game: Sam Houston State vs SDSU Preview and Prediction
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