Welcome to WagerBop’s Daily Double! Our hardball blog includes picks and analysis for at least 2 Major League Baseball games every day, updated daily with predictions on 2023 MLB moneylines, totals, and runlines. 2023 MLB Best Bets on Thursday, June 1st Daily Top Moneyline Plays: Colorado Rockies (+150) … Read More... about Daily Double: MLB Lines and Recommended Bets
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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Daily Double: MLB Lines and Recommended Bets
Welcome to WagerBop’s Daily Double! Our hardball blog includes picks and analysis for at least 2 Major League Baseball games every day, updated daily with predictions on 2023 MLB moneylines, totals, and runlines. 2023 MLB Best Bets on Thursday, June 1st Daily Top Moneyline Plays: Colorado Rockies (+150) … Read More... about Daily Double: MLB Lines and Recommended Bets
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UFC 288: Sterling Defeats Cejudo, Muhammad Earns his Title Shot
Aljamain Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo via split decision in the headliner of the UFC 288 this Saturday night and retained his bantamweight division title. Again, he didn't get respect from the fans, this time at the Prudential Center in Newark, who booed him after the fight, yet Aljo fulfilled his … Read More... about UFC 288: Sterling Defeats Cejudo, Muhammad Earns his Title Shot
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Monty Williams Takes Over the Pistons, Sings a Six-Year $78.5 Million Deal
The Detroit Pistons and Monty Williams agreed to a six-year contract worth up to $78.5 million. Several NBA insiders reported this Wednesday night, the most notable being Adrian Wojnarowski. Per various sources, this is the biggest NBA deal in history for one head coach. This is the first step in … Read More... about Monty Williams Takes Over the Pistons, Sings a Six-Year $78.5 Million Deal
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UConn Wins the NCAA Title, Dominates San Diego State, 76-59
UConn Huskies are the new NCAA basketball champions, winning the title following a dominant victory over San Diego State. The final result of this event was 76-59 for the Huskies, who were in control throughout the entire game. Everything was evident in the opening 20 minutes, with the Huskies making a … Read More... about UConn Wins the NCAA Title, Dominates San Diego State, 76-59
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DeAndre Hopkins Next Team Odds – Bills and Chiefs on Top
DeAndre Hopkins is one of the NFL's biggest stars and best players. Over the years, he has become an elite wide receiver, arguably one of the top three in the last decade. But even so, his stint in Arizona wasn't successful. The Cards have failed to meet the expectations and goals, and Hopkins was the … Read More... about DeAndre Hopkins Next Team Odds – Bills and Chiefs on Top
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College Football Picks in Week 11: LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks Odds, Spread, and Pac-12 O/U Point Total Wagers
With the FBS bowl season fast approaching, it's another excuse to bring-up how pigskin gamblers are actually some of the most "wholesome" and "optimistic" sports-watchers out there, in direct defiance of old-fashioned countryside writers who argue that gambling detracts from the audience's genuine sporting … Read More... about College Football Picks in Week 11: LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks Odds, Spread, and Pac-12 O/U Point Total Wagers
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IIHF Worlds Semifinals: Canada vs Latvia Betting Odds and Prediction, Team USA Outlook in the 2023 Medal Round
Should it be hard to be "surprised" at a tournament like the 2023 IIHF Worlds? After all, the cities of Riga and Tampere are hosting an event to which Team USA and Team Sweden recruited about a dozen combined NHL skaters, for which the Red Machine of Russia is banned from participating, and in which career … Read More... about IIHF Worlds Semifinals: Canada vs Latvia Betting Odds and Prediction, Team USA Outlook in the 2023 Medal Round
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Sevilla Wins Europa League No.7, Beats AS Roma After a Penalty Shootout, 4-1 (1-1)
Sevilla won the UEFA Europa League for the seventh time, this time after defeating AS Roma in the finals and the penalty shootout, 4-1, 1-1 after 120 minutes of play. An incredibly poor officiating overshadowed a very intense and exciting game. The English referee, Anthony Taylor, wasn't up to the task, as … Read More... about Sevilla Wins Europa League No.7, Beats AS Roma After a Penalty Shootout, 4-1 (1-1)
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Daily Double: MLB Lines and Recommended Bets
Welcome to WagerBop’s Daily Double! Our hardball blog includes picks and analysis for at least 2 Major League Baseball games every day, updated daily with predictions on 2023 MLB moneylines, totals, and runlines. 2023 MLB Best Bets on Thursday, June 1st Daily Top Moneyline Plays: Colorado Rockies (+150) … Read More... about Daily Double: MLB Lines and Recommended Bets
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Monty Williams Takes Over the Pistons, Sings a Six-Year $78.5 Million Deal
The Detroit Pistons and Monty Williams agreed to a six-year contract worth up to $78.5 million. Several NBA insiders reported this Wednesday night, the most notable being Adrian Wojnarowski. Per various sources, this is the biggest NBA deal in history for one head coach. This is the first step in … Read More... about Monty Williams Takes Over the Pistons, Sings a Six-Year $78.5 Million Deal
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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
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French Open Odds: Iga Swiatek Favorite Among the Ladies, Men’s Draw Much Interesting
The second Grand Slam of the year starts today in Paris, where the best tennis players in the world begin their adventure at the Roland Garros. Both the ladies and the gents' competition begin. Igia Swiatek is a major favorite among the ladies, and it appears that this might be a one-horse race here, with … Read More... about French Open Odds: Iga Swiatek Favorite Among the Ladies, Men’s Draw Much Interesting
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Monty Williams Takes Over the Pistons, Sings a Six-Year $78.5 Million Deal
The Detroit Pistons and Monty Williams agreed to a six-year contract worth up to $78.5 million. Several NBA insiders reported this Wednesday … Finish Reading about Monty Williams Takes Over the Pistons, Sings a Six-Year $78.5 Million Deal
Sevilla Wins Europa League No.7, Beats AS Roma After a Penalty Shootout, 4-1 (1-1)
Sevilla won the UEFA Europa League for the seventh time, this time after defeating AS Roma in the finals and the penalty shootout, 4-1, 1-1 after … Finish Reading about Sevilla Wins Europa League No.7, Beats AS Roma After a Penalty Shootout, 4-1 (1-1)
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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
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Evil Geniuses vs Ninjas in Pyjamas – MDL Disneyland Major
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Virtus.Pro vs Mineski – MDL Disneyland Major Dota 2
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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
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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
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The Best (and Worst) MLB Team in Each Pitching Category
ERA ERA is to pitchers what batting average is to hitters. It's a measure of their most important attribute. For pitchers, that's not allowing … Finish Reading about The Best (and Worst) MLB Team in Each Pitching Category
The Best (and Worst) MLB Team in Each Offensive Statistic
Batting Average The classic. For decades, batting average was the main metric used to identify good hitters. It's simple, and it accurately … Finish Reading about The Best (and Worst) MLB Team in Each Offensive Statistic
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UFC 288: Muhammad vs. Burns Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks
The fight between Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns will serve as the headline of the UFC 288 and a potential title eliminator that decides the … Finish Reading about UFC 288: Muhammad vs. Burns Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks
UFC 288 features the championship bout for the bantamweight division. The current ruler, Aljamain Sterling, defends his belt against Henry … Finish Reading about UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks
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NBA Finals: Heat vs. Nuggets Game 1 Preview, Odds, Lines, Prediction, Picks
The Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat meet in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals this Thursday at the Ball Arena in Colorado. These two teams won … Finish Reading about NBA Finals: Heat vs. Nuggets Game 1 Preview, Odds, Lines, Prediction, Picks
Miami Heat Reach the NBA Finals, Survive Game 7 in Boston, 103-84
The Miami Heat will meet the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals. Erik Spoelstra's unit defeated Boston Celtics in Game 7 of their East Finals … Finish Reading about Miami Heat Reach the NBA Finals, Survive Game 7 in Boston, 103-84
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San Diego State and UConn reach the NCAA Championship Game
UConn Huskies and San Diego State Aztecs are in this year's NCAA Championship Game. These two teams reached the finals despite having slim … Finish Reading about San Diego State and UConn reach the NCAA Championship Game
2023 NCAA Tournament: Men’s and Women’s Final Four Matchups, Odds, Leading Cagers, and Prop Bets
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NCAAF Week 5: Iowa vs Michigan Point Total Pick and Best Prime-Time Pac-12 Odds
This handicapper has held for years that Friday Night Lights pigskin is becoming more and more like post-Y2K college football all the time. For … Finish Reading about NCAAF Week 5: Iowa vs Michigan Point Total Pick and Best Prime-Time Pac-12 Odds
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 … Finish Reading about USFL Week 5 Preview and Odds: Generals vs Breakers Moneyline Pick and Best Sunday Point Spread
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XFL Championship Game: D.C. vs Arlington Odds to Win, Point Spread, Preview, Predictions, and Picks
Several of this spring's sporting events can claim the moniker of Cinderella's ball. March Madness was overtaken by middle-seeded teams as #1 and … Finish Reading about XFL Championship Game: D.C. vs Arlington Odds to Win, Point Spread, Preview, Predictions, and Picks
2023 NFL Draft 1st Round Recap
The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. ET. We'll be updating this page live as the results come in. Spend draft night with us! #1 … Finish Reading about 2023 NFL Draft 1st Round Recap
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IIHF World Championship Quarterfinal Previews, Odds, and Picks: Latvia Surprise Highlights Field of Medal Contenders
This season's World Championship was not supposed to make a media splash of any kind. NHL player recruiting is still a hard road for national … Finish Reading about IIHF World Championship Quarterfinal Previews, Odds, and Picks: Latvia Surprise Highlights Field of Medal Contenders
NHL Conference Finals: Carolina vs Florida Series Price and Game 1 Prediction, Stars vs Knights Betting Odds and Outlook
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Bundesliga Playoffs: Stuttgart vs. HSV Preview, Betting Tips, Predictions, Pick
Stuttgart and Hamburger clash in the relegation playoffs, deciding who plays in Bundesliga next year and who goes down to the second tier. These … Finish Reading about Bundesliga Playoffs: Stuttgart vs. HSV Preview, Betting Tips, Predictions, Pick
DFB Pokal: RB Leipzig vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Preview, Betting Tips, Predictions, Picks
RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt will compete in the German Cup or, as some call it, the DFB Pokal finals. RB Leipzig attempts to win … Finish Reading about DFB Pokal: RB Leipzig vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Preview, Betting Tips, Predictions, Picks
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The Best (and Worst) MLB Team in Each Pitching Statistic
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Betting the XFL Playoffs in 2023: Seattle Sea Dragons at D.C. Defenders Prediction, Houston vs Arlington Odds and Pick ATS
A.J. McCarron's popular St. Louis Battlehawks did not reach the XFL postseason in 2023. Nor were the team's talented pass-rushers given a chance … Finish Reading about Betting the XFL Playoffs in 2023: Seattle Sea Dragons at D.C. Defenders Prediction, Houston vs Arlington Odds and Pick ATS
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Sevilla Wins Europa League No.7, Beats AS Roma After a Penalty Shootout, 4-1 (1-1)
Sevilla won the UEFA Europa League for the seventh time, this time after defeating AS Roma in the finals and the penalty shootout, 4-1, 1-1 after … Finish Reading about Sevilla Wins Europa League No.7, Beats AS Roma After a Penalty Shootout, 4-1 (1-1)
Bundesliga Playoffs: Stuttgart vs. HSV Preview, Betting Tips, Predictions, Pick
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Dana White Promises Weekly UFC Events Despite COVID-19
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IIHF Worlds Semifinals: Canada vs Latvia Betting Odds and Prediction, Team USA Outlook in the 2023 Medal Round
Should it be hard to be "surprised" at a tournament like the 2023 IIHF Worlds? After all, the cities of Riga and Tampere are hosting an event to which Team USA and Team Sweden recruited about a dozen combined NHL skaters, for which the Red Machine of Russia is banned from participating, and in which career Division 1 squads like Hungary have toiled in the round-robin. In … [Read more...] about IIHF Worlds Semifinals: Canada vs Latvia Betting Odds and Prediction, Team USA Outlook in the 2023 Medal Round
IIHF World Championship Quarterfinal Previews, Odds, and Picks: Latvia Surprise Highlights Field of Medal Contenders
This season's World Championship was not supposed to make a media splash of any kind. NHL player recruiting is still a hard road for national teams following COVID-19, and the next potential Winter Olympics involving the NHL's superstars won't come until 2026. Yet with the NHL's most popular brands having lost playoff series to post-1980s expansion teams (and the league's new … [Read more...] about IIHF World Championship Quarterfinal Previews, Odds, and Picks: Latvia Surprise Highlights Field of Medal Contenders
IIHF Worlds: 2023 Men’s World Championship Team Previews, NHL Player Tracker, Gold Medal Odds, Team USA Forecast and Predictions
It's good to be able to pour some water in the haters' champagne. The Year of Our Lord 2023 sets up to be a typical cycle of ignorance and disdain for international pond shinny, as Team USA sends what could be the Yanks' worst team of a generation to the upcoming IIHF World Championship in Tampere and Riga. National teams whose top talent pools are flatly and inextricably tied … [Read more...] about IIHF Worlds: 2023 Men’s World Championship Team Previews, NHL Player Tracker, Gold Medal Odds, Team USA Forecast and Predictions
IIHF Women’s World Championship: 2023 Group A Preview, Projected Gold Medal Favorite, and Team USA Predictions
The terms "pandemic" and "COVID-19" will - thank goodness - be in use far less often when the IIHF's next big event faces-off in Canada, 2023's IIHF Women's World Championship beginning this Wednesday, April 5th. Though that doesn't mean the after-effects of 2020 and 2021's disruptions (and 2023's grim politics) aren't still glaringly evident in the ice hockey federation's … [Read more...] about IIHF Women’s World Championship: 2023 Group A Preview, Projected Gold Medal Favorite, and Team USA Predictions
IIHF Women’s World Championship: 2022 Preview, Storylines, Gold-Medal Odds, and Forecast
I spend volunteer hours covering High School sports in the autumn, and it's strange that it's one of my least sports-savvy friends who came up with the perfect reason why. I was telling her about the painted autumn leaves on grass gridirons, the sloppy marching bands that somehow sound just fine from a distant parking lot, and the we-did-it-our-way branding of prep teams like … [Read more...] about IIHF Women’s World Championship: 2022 Preview, Storylines, Gold-Medal Odds, and Forecast
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Sports are like politics in that if a subject is careful to keep her opinion from getting pigeonholed, there's always someone to come along and do it anyway. Take the last dozen years of American football as example. If you think Tim Tebow and Colin Kaepernick were misused, misunderstood, and brave fore-runners of Lamar Jackson's powerful modern-day NFL option game, then you … [Read more...] about 2022 IIHF World Championship: 16 Team Preview, Gold Medal Odds, Roster Updates, and Picks
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2022 Winter Olympics: Women’s Ice Hockey Preview, News, Gold Medal Odds, and Forecast
There's that old wrestling angle in which 2 iconic grapplers are given disparate-sized trophies on TV, leading to harsh words, hard feelings, and (eventually) a top-dollar PPV match. Because sports blogs communicate by-omission more than we communicate by addition (i.e. a tiny betting tip on an upcoming game signifies less event-prestige than a 3000-word Super Bowl preview) it … [Read more...] about 2022 Winter Olympics: Women’s Ice Hockey Preview, News, Gold Medal Odds, and Forecast