With the NFL preseason in full swing, and the Oklahoma fight song about to loop a punch-yourself-in-the-head number of times on American network TV, it would have been a tenable business move for the Premiership to schedule as many kickoffs as it could in August, to beat the calendar in a World Cup season … Read More... about EPL Odds and Picks for Round 3: Newcastle vs City ATS and Best Monday Goals Wager
About Kurt Boyer
Main Content
MUST READS
Mother of Invention: Coronavirus Creates Crazy Sportsbook Odds in Weird Markets
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
MUST READS
MotoGP: German Grand Prix Preview and Predictions
The tenth round of the MotoGP season is set to take place in Germany at the Motorrad Grand Prix. The fans know this track as Sachsenring, as it has featured races in this competition since 1998. Located in Chemnitz, Saxony, it is one of the most exciting tracks in the entire calendar. Coming up to this … Read More... about MotoGP: German Grand Prix Preview and Predictions
MUST READS
The Sobering Reality of Self-Assessing Your Predictions
Too many sports bettors have stiff necks – they only look forward. Recreational bettors are quick to forget losses of the past or even their wins – quickly scouring stats, posts, and analysis to find the next day's hot picks. Failing to self-assess stunts the bankroll of many bettors. This separates … Read More... about The Sobering Reality of Self-Assessing Your Predictions
MUST READS
Golf Odds in 2022: Betting Lines on the 4 Major Championships and Updated Masters Trends
A reader confessed yesterday that she's unfamiliar with the "Chevy Show," a now-defunct syndicated thrill ride that somehow thrilled Midwestern kids of the 1980s with special-effects that look laughably primitive now. The Chevy Show's simple formula involved putting the audience behind the wheels of hot … Read More... about Golf Odds in 2022: Betting Lines on the 4 Major Championships and Updated Masters Trends
MUST READS
Belmont Stakes Betting – What Superstar Thoroughbred Will The 2019 Belmont Stakes Winner Emulate?
Handicappers from disparate parts of the horse racing industry are sitting right now and attempting to profile the ten horses about to line-up for the 151st Belmont Stakes, staged this Saturday in New York. As always history will be used as a guide, but there is no scientific way to build an FBI-style … Read More... about Belmont Stakes Betting – What Superstar Thoroughbred Will The 2019 Belmont Stakes Winner Emulate?
MUST READS
We Fact Checked the NY Post’s MLB Betting Systems
I found this gem while scouring the interwebs for useful sports betting info. It's NY Post MLB betting advice from July, 2021. Let's see if it is useful as we enter August of 2022. I'm not sure what to expect. The NY Post is hardly a sports betting advice paper so the fact I found 12 "MLB betting … Read More... about We Fact Checked the NY Post’s MLB Betting Systems
MUST READS
UFC 278: Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards Preview, Odds, Prediction
Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards feature in the main event of the UFC 278 held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The venue is Vivint Smart Arena, the home of the Utah Jazz. Usman, the undisputed ruler of the welterweight division, puts his title on the line once again to prove that he is arguably the best fighter in this … Read More... about UFC 278: Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards Preview, Odds, Prediction
MUST READS
James Harden and Philly Struck a Two-Year $68.6 Million Deal
James Harden has extended his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The former MVP and the franchise from Pennsylvania signed a two-year deal worth $68.6 million. This news was reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, one of the best-informed NBA insiders. He also added that the deal includes a player option, … Read More... about James Harden and Philly Struck a Two-Year $68.6 Million Deal
MUST READS
NCAA Final Four: 2022 Men’s and Women’s Championship Game Betting Picks
WagerBop was wrong to suggest that Baylor's early defeat would be 2022's biggest NCAA Tournament surprise. Final Four favorites Gonzaga and Arizona suffered Sweet Sixteen elimination from Arkansas and Houston respectively, and the Big Ten proved to be as disappointing in March Madness as top seeds from … Read More... about NCAA Final Four: 2022 Men’s and Women’s Championship Game Betting Picks
MUST READS
NFL Preseason: Arizona Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bengals Preview, Odds, Prediction
The Arizona Cardinals and the Cincinnati Bengals clash in the NFL preseason week 1. Both sides have massive expectations for the upcoming year. Arizona wants to take a step forward and do something big and noisy, while the Bengals want to at least repeat the previous campaign once they reached the Super Bowl. … Read More... about NFL Preseason: Arizona Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bengals Preview, Odds, Prediction
MUST READS
USFL Week 5 Preview and Odds: Generals vs Breakers Moneyline Pick and Best Sunday Point Spread
The USFL can count itself fortunate not to be folding midway through the season. That may sound like a cruel joke at the United States Football League's expense, but the positive step is no laughing matter for league bosses who've watched other minor-league American football brands start up and then give-up … Read More... about USFL Week 5 Preview and Odds: Generals vs Breakers Moneyline Pick and Best Sunday Point Spread
MUST READS
Stanley Cup 2022: Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Series Price Odds, Game 1 Picks, and Best FanDuel Prop Bets
Sin City's old hands like to say that line-forecasting lets gamblers overcome the bookmaker's psychological edge when new odds are released. It's true that the odds themselves lead to a lot of lopsided analysis as people try to figure out why a favorite is favored, instead of asking if they should be. If … Read More... about Stanley Cup 2022: Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Series Price Odds, Game 1 Picks, and Best FanDuel Prop Bets
MUST READS
EPL Odds and Picks for Round 3: Newcastle vs City ATS and Best Monday Goals Wager
With the NFL preseason in full swing, and the Oklahoma fight song about to loop a punch-yourself-in-the-head number of times on American network TV, it would have been a tenable business move for the Premiership to schedule as many kickoffs as it could in August, to beat the calendar in a World Cup season … Read More... about EPL Odds and Picks for Round 3: Newcastle vs City ATS and Best Monday Goals Wager
MUST READS
Poland vs. Sweden Preview, Odds, Prediction
Poland hosts Sweden in the World Cup playoffs in a meeting that will decide which team heads for Qatar, and which one stays at home. The poles have a home-court advantage, which might be a big deal in this case. Even though many see them as favorites, the difference between them and the Swedes isn't that big, … Read More... about Poland vs. Sweden Preview, Odds, Prediction
MUST READS
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua II Preview, Odds, Prediction
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his heavyweight belts against Anthony Joshua this Saturday. The two met last September, when Usyk took away Joshua's belts. For the moment, the Ukrainian is a slight favorite, but one punch can erase that edge. Usyk has another motive in this battle: the situation back at his home. … Read More... about Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua II Preview, Odds, Prediction
MUST READS
Di Maria Takes Down Brazil, Argentina Wins Copa America
Argentina made a massive success, defeating the Brazilian national team last night, and winning Copa America. The final result was 1-0 for the Gauchos, who proved that they are the best team in South America. This title ends the 28-year drought, which was the last major trophy coming to Argentina after … Read More... about Di Maria Takes Down Brazil, Argentina Wins Copa America
MUST READS
Wimbledon Finals: Novak Djokovic vs. Nick Kyrgios Preview, Odds, Prediction
There will be fire, there will be tension, but that is like when Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios meet. And this time, they are facing one another in the Wimbledon finals. With the stakes being the highest possible, we are sure that certain things will be multiplied compared to the previous clashes these two … Read More... about Wimbledon Finals: Novak Djokovic vs. Nick Kyrgios Preview, Odds, Prediction
Popular Articles
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua II Preview, Odds, Prediction
Oleksandr Usyk will defend his heavyweight belts against Anthony Joshua this Saturday. The two met last September, when Usyk took away Joshua's … Finish Reading about Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua II Preview, Odds, Prediction
MLS: Toronto FC vs. New England Revolution Preview, Odds, Prediction
Toronto FC started playing well recently, and they want to keep it that way against the New England Revolution in their encounter set for this … Finish Reading about MLS: Toronto FC vs. New England Revolution Preview, Odds, Prediction
Popular Articles
Lewis Hamilton Conquers Hungaroring, Verstappen Second, Bottas Third
Lewis Hamilton dominantly won the Hungarian Grand Prix today, posting his second win of the season, and eighth here at the Hungaroring. The … Finish Reading about Lewis Hamilton Conquers Hungaroring, Verstappen Second, Bottas Third
Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari Parting Ways After 2020 Season
Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari revealed today that they wouldn't extend their partnership after the end of 2020 season. It is the news that … Finish Reading about Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari Parting Ways After 2020 Season
Popular Articles
Evil Geniuses vs Ninjas in Pyjamas – MDL Disneyland Major
The MDL Disneyland Paris Major is a premier competition of the 2018-2019 season of the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC). The tournament started on May 4 … Finish Reading about Evil Geniuses vs Ninjas in Pyjamas – MDL Disneyland Major
Virtus.Pro vs Mineski – MDL Disneyland Major Dota 2
MDL Paris Major is taking place in Disneyland Paris from May 4 to 12. The prize fund for the competition is one million dollars and 15 thousand … Finish Reading about Virtus.Pro vs Mineski – MDL Disneyland Major Dota 2
Popular Articles
Top-10 Sports Plays of 2020
With 2020 in the rear view mirror, Wagerbop will now rank our top-10 plays in sports from the past year. Here is the logic behind the … Finish Reading about Top-10 Sports Plays of 2020
What Have You Done For Me Lately? Parity in the 4 Major Sports Over the Past 20 Years
Take yourself back to 1999. John Elway led the Broncos to victory in Super Bowl 33, UCONN won the NCAA tournament with Rip Hamilton winning MVP … Finish Reading about What Have You Done For Me Lately? Parity in the 4 Major Sports Over the Past 20 Years
Popular Articles
2020 Tokyo Olympics: Men’s and Women’s Golf Preview and Odds
We're still very early in the Tokyo Olympics. But it's safe to say Team USA hasn't had the strong start that was expected, at least not in … Finish Reading about 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Men’s and Women’s Golf Preview and Odds
A Look At Opening Betting Odds on the Tokyo Olympics
Congratulations, readers. By clicking on our preview of the 2021 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and maybe even looking forward to watching this summer's … Finish Reading about A Look At Opening Betting Odds on the Tokyo Olympics
Popular Articles
Blue Jays Audition for the CFL with 28 Runs in Boston Friday
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat the Edmonton Elks 24-10 in the first CFL game Friday. In other CFL action, the Toronto Blue Jays topped the Boston … Finish Reading about Blue Jays Audition for the CFL with 28 Runs in Boston Friday
AL Central Shines as American League Wins 9th Straight Summer Classic
The National League was so close to breaking the All-Star Game open in the 1st inning - effectively ending the 92nd Summer Classic before it even … Finish Reading about AL Central Shines as American League Wins 9th Straight Summer Classic
Popular Articles
UFC 278: Jose Aldo vs. Merab Dvalishvili Preview, Odds, Prediction
Jose Aldo and Merab Dvalishvili meet at the upcoming UFC 278. The two guys have been in the mix for becoming the bantamweight challengers for … Finish Reading about UFC 278: Jose Aldo vs. Merab Dvalishvili Preview, Odds, Prediction
UFC on ESPN 41: Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz Preview, Odds, Prediction
Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz are in the middle of attention this weekend. The bantamweight duo clashes at the UFC on ESPN 41, and also headlines … Finish Reading about UFC on ESPN 41: Marlon Vera vs. Dominick Cruz Preview, Odds, Prediction
Popular Articles
Deandre Ayton Signs a Max-Contract Offer Sheet With Indiana Pacers
Deandre Ayton signed a four-year $133 million max contract offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers today, rocking the NBA community. The strong … Finish Reading about Deandre Ayton Signs a Max-Contract Offer Sheet With Indiana Pacers
Zion, Pels Agree to $231 Million Deal, Many Doubt the Move
Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans agreed to a five-year designated maximum rookie extension last night. The former top pick at the … Finish Reading about Zion, Pels Agree to $231 Million Deal, Many Doubt the Move
Popular Articles
NCAA Men’s Sweet Sixteen: March Madness Futures Picks and Thursday-Friday Predictions
I've reasoned for a while now that the only way systematic sports handicappers ever get "streaky" is because final scores are like weather … Finish Reading about NCAA Men’s Sweet Sixteen: March Madness Futures Picks and Thursday-Friday Predictions
March Madness 2022: The Blessings Of (Responsible) Betting on a Dynastic Field of 64
College football fans, as a rule, cheer for unfamiliar bids in the College Football Playoff. Alabama and Clemson alumni will cry "bias" until … Finish Reading about March Madness 2022: The Blessings Of (Responsible) Betting on a Dynastic Field of 64
Popular Articles
USFL Week 3: A Trio of Over/Under Picks and Best Odds on Philadelphia Stars vs New Jersey Generals
The refashioned USFL's pair of top preseason picks, the Michigan Panthers and Tampa Bay Bandits, have belly-flopped after losing 3 out of 4 games … Finish Reading about USFL Week 3: A Trio of Over/Under Picks and Best Odds on Philadelphia Stars vs New Jersey Generals
Week 8 College Football Picks: Purdue vs Wisconsin Odds and Saturday O/U Lines
In the words of Colin Montgomerie after Team England bogeyed the 18th hole to lose a match, "well, that changes all that, then." Forget that … Finish Reading about Week 8 College Football Picks: Purdue vs Wisconsin Odds and Saturday O/U Lines
Popular Articles
Act Like You Know What You’re Talking About With Wagerbop’s 2022 NFL Futures Preview
The NFL season is fast approaching. You're deep in baseball mode - or maybe "no sports" mode and are in desperate need of a refresher. What's … Finish Reading about Act Like You Know What You’re Talking About With Wagerbop’s 2022 NFL Futures Preview
USFL Championship Game: Stallions vs Stars Betting Preview, FanDuel Odds, and Moneyline Pick
WagerBop has been bemused by the USFL's scheduling choices this season, and it has nothing to do with the "pre-match" scenario of Week 10, in … Finish Reading about USFL Championship Game: Stallions vs Stars Betting Preview, FanDuel Odds, and Moneyline Pick
Popular Articles
Stanley Cup Playoffs and IIHF Worlds Odds: The Best Bets on a Thrilling Thursday of Pond Hockey
We try to keep our international and professional-sports odds separate here at WagerBop, but the upcoming Thursday of morning, noon, and … Finish Reading about Stanley Cup Playoffs and IIHF Worlds Odds: The Best Bets on a Thrilling Thursday of Pond Hockey
NHL Playoff Odds and Series Prices: Florida vs Tampa Bay Game 1 Line and Best Wednesday Picks
We wind up comparing a lot of sports-variants (and minor-league outcomes of the same genre) to major sports without thinking of whether the mold … Finish Reading about NHL Playoff Odds and Series Prices: Florida vs Tampa Bay Game 1 Line and Best Wednesday Picks
Popular Articles
MLS: LAFC vs. DC United Preview, Odds, Prediction
LAFC hosts DC United in the opening game of this week's MLS round. Steve Cherundolo's crew takes on the injury-crippled guests, who are currently … Finish Reading about MLS: LAFC vs. DC United Preview, Odds, Prediction
UEFA Champions League: Dynamo Kyiv vs. Benfica Preview, Odds, Prediction
Dynamo Kyiv and Benfica will decide in their matchup which team heads to the UEFA Champions League group stage. The Ukrainian champs are defying … Finish Reading about UEFA Champions League: Dynamo Kyiv vs. Benfica Preview, Odds, Prediction
Popular Articles
UEFA Champions League: MUFC vs Atletico Madrid Odds, City vs Lisbon Total, and 5 Back Leg Picks
Champions League gamblers haven't been shy to assume a quintet of single-digit UEFA futures picks will advance to the quarter-final round, … Finish Reading about UEFA Champions League: MUFC vs Atletico Madrid Odds, City vs Lisbon Total, and 5 Back Leg Picks
English Premier League: Saturday-Sunday Odds, Previews, and Best Prop Betting Picks
I've related NFL, NHL, even Olympic Games betting scenarios to the Monty Hall Problem before. It's a whale o' fun, but first we should get to … Finish Reading about English Premier League: Saturday-Sunday Odds, Previews, and Best Prop Betting Picks
Popular Articles
MLS: Toronto FC vs. New England Revolution Preview, Odds, Prediction
Toronto FC started playing well recently, and they want to keep it that way against the New England Revolution in their encounter set for this … Finish Reading about MLS: Toronto FC vs. New England Revolution Preview, Odds, Prediction
UFC 278: Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards Preview, Odds, Prediction
Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards feature in the main event of the UFC 278 held in Salt Lake City, Utah. The venue is Vivint Smart Arena, the home of … Finish Reading about UFC 278: Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards Preview, Odds, Prediction
Popular Articles
Dana White Promises Weekly UFC Events Despite COVID-19
A lot has happened in the UFC this Monday. UFC 249 card is revealed, and the biggest news is that we have Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho … Finish Reading about Dana White Promises Weekly UFC Events Despite COVID-19
Popular Articles
French Open: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Preview, Odds, Prediction
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet for the 59th time in their career on Tuesday. Arguably, the best two players in the history of this sport … Finish Reading about French Open: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Preview, Odds, Prediction
Australian Open: Denis Shapovalov vs. Rafael Nadal Preview, Odds, Prediction
Rafael Nadal meets Denis Shapovalov in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. The two guys are entering this clash with the same goal, which … Finish Reading about Australian Open: Denis Shapovalov vs. Rafael Nadal Preview, Odds, Prediction
Recent News
EPL Odds and Picks for Round 3: Newcastle vs City ATS and Best Monday Goals Wager
With the NFL preseason in full swing, and the Oklahoma fight song about to loop a punch-yourself-in-the-head number of times on American network TV, it would have been a tenable business move for the Premiership to schedule as many kickoffs as it could in August, to beat the calendar in a World Cup season while grabbing some big international TV ratings before the NFL, FBS, … [Read more...] about EPL Odds and Picks for Round 3: Newcastle vs City ATS and Best Monday Goals Wager
Premier League Odds: Predictions for Toffees, Red Devils, and Blues, and Best Liverpool O/U Goals Pick
The premise of "wake me up in December," otherwise known as the Rip Van Winkle strategy, just isn't going to fly for English football gamblers any more. In fact, bettors who plan to ignore Premier League favorites at any money-line price until the English soccer season supposedly "begins" had better get with the program quickly, or else they could find themselves knocked-out … [Read more...] about Premier League Odds: Predictions for Toffees, Red Devils, and Blues, and Best Liverpool O/U Goals Pick
Betting the EPL’s Return: Odds on Promoted Teams, Match Previews, and 4 Weekend Picks
With the English Premier League's new season kicking off today via a match between the yearly "top-4 contender" Arsenal and the annual "mid-table" Crystal Palace, it's interesting to consider how many EPL brands have stabilized in-place when it comes to long-term expectations and outcomes. That's despite a landscape in which pricey European rosters are increasingly viewed as … [Read more...] about Betting the EPL’s Return: Odds on Promoted Teams, Match Previews, and 4 Weekend Picks
USFL Championship Game: Stallions vs Stars Betting Preview, FanDuel Odds, and Moneyline Pick
WagerBop has been bemused by the USFL's scheduling choices this season, and it has nothing to do with the "pre-match" scenario of Week 10, in which teams of the new league were less motivated to tax their starting-11 units on offense and defense than NFL teams during the dull preseason weeks of August. That accident that was caused by standings and circumstances - the timing … [Read more...] about USFL Championship Game: Stallions vs Stars Betting Preview, FanDuel Odds, and Moneyline Pick
Week 10 USFL Betting Odds: Generals vs Stars O/U Total Pick and Sunday Underdog ATS
USFL pigskin has done a lot to improve its product over the course of an inaugural campaign. The decision to host all regular-season games in Birmingham has helped USFL rosters focus while keeping costs down, a move that boosts the motivation and mental health of players who've seen too many minor pigskin leagues lose money and implode after a single season. The brand's special … [Read more...] about Week 10 USFL Betting Odds: Generals vs Stars O/U Total Pick and Sunday Underdog ATS
Stanley Cup 2022: Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Series Price Odds, Game 1 Picks, and Best FanDuel Prop Bets
Sin City's old hands like to say that line-forecasting lets gamblers overcome the bookmaker's psychological edge when new odds are released. It's true that the odds themselves lead to a lot of lopsided analysis as people try to figure out why a favorite is favored, instead of asking if they should be. If you're looking at international sports odds and Sweden is a 2-to-1 … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup 2022: Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Series Price Odds, Game 1 Picks, and Best FanDuel Prop Bets
USFL Odds and Predictions: Saturday-Sunday Previews and Tampa Bay vs New Orleans Pick
Lo and behold, much like XFL betting odds just prior to the league's COVID-19 suspension in 2020, the USFL's gambling lines are starting to tighten. Except for a couple of fairly wild Week 9 point spreads, that is. The Birmingham Stallions might've kept shrinking toward minus-odds as a USFL championship pick, given that the Stallions already loomed large on betting boards … [Read more...] about USFL Odds and Predictions: Saturday-Sunday Previews and Tampa Bay vs New Orleans Pick
Week 8 USFL Betting Odds and Previews: Stallions vs Breakers ATS Pick and a Sunday O/U Total Winner
The bright 2-to-1 odds on Birmingham to win the USFL's inaugural title must be viewed in light of the team's special home-town motivational edge as well as impressive 7-0 record. Sportsbook speculators who've been wagering long-term picks on the alternative New Jersey Generals, New Orleans Breakers, or Philadelphia Stars could be hoping that when the league travels to Canton … [Read more...] about Week 8 USFL Betting Odds and Previews: Stallions vs Breakers ATS Pick and a Sunday O/U Total Winner