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FBS Week 6 Prime-Time Odds and Picks: USC vs WSU Spread Plus Saturday’s Red River Underdog

October 5, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

A coach of an also-ran Olympic hockey team once said of Team USA in the late 1990s, "it is difficult to go into a game and know that you are going to lose." (If only he knew how many times USA Hockey would lose, on the rink and in public relations, in the decades since then.) That's not exactly the plight … Read More... about FBS Week 6 Prime-Time Odds and Picks: USC vs WSU Spread Plus Saturday’s Red River Underdog

Mother of Invention: Coronavirus Creates Crazy Sportsbook Odds in Weird Markets

April 7, 2020 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

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

Golf Odds in 2022: Betting Lines on the 4 Major Championships and Updated Masters Trends

March 31, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

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

Belmont Stakes Betting – What Superstar Thoroughbred Will The 2019 Belmont Stakes Winner Emulate?

June 7, 2019 By derek Leave a Comment

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?

Sandhagen Wins at UFC Fight Night 201, Yadong Shows Talent

September 18, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Cory Sandhagen defeated Song Yadong in the main event of the UFC Fight Night 210 in Las Vegas last night, snapping back-to-back losses streak. The American earned a TKO win after the referee in the ring, Herb Dean, stopped the fight between the fourth and the fifth round. Dean consulted with the doctors, … Read More... about Sandhagen Wins at UFC Fight Night 201, Yadong Shows Talent

2022 Preseason NBA Eastern Conference Futures Betting Guide

October 2, 2022 By Kreighton R Leave a Comment

Miami Heat (+1800) to Win 2023 NBA Finals The Miami Heat were last in the NBA finals in the COVID-bubble postseason of 2020 and are (+1800) to return to the Finals and win the championship in 2023. Are we getting value on Miami Heat futures bets? Can the Heat contend with the Celtics or Bucks for an … Read More... about 2022 Preseason NBA Eastern Conference Futures Betting Guide

NCAA Final Four: 2022 Men’s and Women’s Championship Game Betting Picks

April 3, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

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

49ers Roll Over LA Rams 24-9, Matt Stafford Sacked Seven Times

October 4, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The San Francisco 49ers have dismantled the current Super Bowl champions, the LA Rams, on Monday Night Football, 24-9. The big NFC West matchup and the replay of the last year's NFC Championship game ended with the team from San Francisco completely dominating and sweeping the rivals. That domination was … Read More... about 49ers Roll Over LA Rams 24-9, Matt Stafford Sacked Seven Times

NCAAF Week 5: Iowa vs Michigan Point Total Pick and Best Prime-Time Pac-12 Odds

September 29, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

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 instance, in my hometown large-schools conference in 2021, a healthy team lost to another healthy team by a "mercy clock" margin that could have ended 75-0 if it … Read More... about NCAAF Week 5: Iowa vs Michigan Point Total Pick and Best Prime-Time Pac-12 Odds

IIHF Women’s World Championship: 2022 Preview, Storylines, Gold-Medal Odds, and Forecast

August 22, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

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 … Read More... about IIHF Women’s World Championship: 2022 Preview, Storylines, Gold-Medal Odds, and Forecast

UCL: Inter Survives Barcelona, Liverpool Routine Against Rangers, Ajax’s Historic Loss

October 4, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Inter defeated Barcelona in the central game of the day in the UEFA Champions League. Nerazzurri bested the guests from Catalonia, 1-0, following a tight battle and a very controversial decision in the closing moments of the contest. Denzel Dumfries apparently handballed in the box in the stoppage time, … Read More... about UCL: Inter Survives Barcelona, Liverpool Routine Against Rangers, Ajax’s Historic Loss

Week 4 Sunday-Monday Betting Guide: NFL Picks ATS and Recommended Prime-Time Bets

October 2, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

WagerBop's trend of missing weekday football picks and nailing weekend picks has begun to reach epidemic proportions. This week's college slate is a baroque example. WagerBop lost both of its Friday night picks, including our touted San Diego State Aztecs falling to pieces on the blue turf at Boise State. … Read More... about Week 4 Sunday-Monday Betting Guide: NFL Picks ATS and Recommended Prime-Time Bets

UCL: Inter Survives Barcelona, Liverpool Routine Against Rangers, Ajax’s Historic Loss

October 4, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

UCL: Inter Survives Barcelona, Liverpool Routine Against Rangers, Ajax’s Historic Loss

October 4, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Inter defeated Barcelona in the central game of the day in the UEFA Champions League. Nerazzurri bested the guests from Catalonia, 1-0, following … Finish Reading about UCL: Inter Survives Barcelona, Liverpool Routine Against Rangers, Ajax’s Historic Loss

49ers Roll Over LA Rams 24-9, Matt Stafford Sacked Seven Times

October 4, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The San Francisco 49ers have dismantled the current Super Bowl champions, the LA Rams, on Monday Night Football, 24-9. The big NFC West matchup … Finish Reading about 49ers Roll Over LA Rams 24-9, Matt Stafford Sacked Seven Times

Lewis Hamilton Conquers Hungaroring, Verstappen Second, Bottas Third

July 19, 2020 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

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

May 12, 2020 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

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

Evil Geniuses vs Ninjas in Pyjamas – MDL Disneyland Major

May 10, 2019 By Shehryar Raza Leave a Comment

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

May 7, 2019 By Shehryar Raza Leave a Comment

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

Top-10 Sports Plays of 2020

January 1, 2021 By Kreighton R Leave a Comment

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

July 22, 2019 By Kreighton R Leave a Comment

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

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Men’s and Women’s Golf Preview and Odds

July 27, 2021 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

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

June 17, 2021 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

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

MLB Playoff Picture – AL East, NL East, AL Central Tighten Up

September 6, 2022 By Kreighton R Leave a Comment

The 2022 MLB season is over 80% completed. I'm very impatient and wrote my first MLB playoff picture piece way back on June 13, but this one is … Finish Reading about MLB Playoff Picture – AL East, NL East, AL Central Tighten Up

We Fact Checked the NY Post’s MLB Betting Systems

August 1, 2022 By Kreighton R Leave a Comment

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 … Finish Reading about We Fact Checked the NY Post’s MLB Betting Systems

UFC 279: Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson Preview, Odds, Prediction

September 9, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

So it is Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson in the main event of the UFC 279. Last-minute changes brought together two veterans of this sport who are … Finish Reading about UFC 279: Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson Preview, Odds, Prediction

UFC Paris: Whittaker vs. Vettori Preview and Prediction

September 1, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Robert Whittaker and Marvin Vettori will be in the co-main event at the UFC Paris set for the upcoming Saturday. The two middleweights both have … Finish Reading about UFC Paris: Whittaker vs. Vettori Preview and Prediction

Golden State Warriors Defeat Washington Wizards in Japan, 96-87

September 30, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The Golden State Warriors defeated Washington Wizards at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo early morning this Friday. The NBA champions and the … Finish Reading about Golden State Warriors Defeat Washington Wizards in Japan, 96-87

James Harden and Philly Struck a Two-Year $68.6 Million Deal

July 20, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

James Harden has extended his contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The former MVP and the franchise from Pennsylvania signed a two-year deal … Finish Reading about James Harden and Philly Struck a Two-Year $68.6 Million Deal

Bengals Beat Dolphins 27-15, Tagovailoa Suffers a Horrifying Injury

September 30, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Cincinnati Bengals won on Thursday Night Football, handing the Miami Dolphins their first defeat of the year, 27-15. But that wasn't the only … Finish Reading about Bengals Beat Dolphins 27-15, Tagovailoa Suffers a Horrifying Injury

Analytical Picks – Numbers to Consider for Week 4 NFL Betting

September 27, 2022 By Kreighton R Leave a Comment

Here's your weekly dose of numbers-based betting angles. This isn't a complete breakdown of the 16-game NFL slate nor is it an insightful … Finish Reading about Analytical Picks – Numbers to Consider for Week 4 NFL Betting

Europa League: Omonia vs. Manchester United Preview, Odds, Prediction

October 3, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Omonia meets Manchester United in the Europa League, with the team from Cyprus facing the Red Devils at home in Nicosia. The hosts didn't play … Finish Reading about Europa League: Omonia vs. Manchester United Preview, Odds, Prediction

UEFA Champions League: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham Hotspur Preview, Odds, Prediction

October 2, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur meet at the Deutche Bak Park Stadium. After two rounds of the UEFA Champions League, these two teams … Finish Reading about UEFA Champions League: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham Hotspur Preview, Odds, Prediction

Poland vs. Sweden Preview, Odds, Prediction

March 27, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

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 … Finish Reading about Poland vs. Sweden Preview, Odds, Prediction

UEFA Champions League: MUFC vs Atletico Madrid Odds, City vs Lisbon Total, and 5 Back Leg Picks

March 7, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

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

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 … Finish Reading about Wimbledon Finals: Novak Djokovic vs. Nick Kyrgios Preview, Odds, Prediction

French Open: Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal Preview, Odds, Prediction

May 29, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

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

UCL: Inter Survives Barcelona, Liverpool Routine Against Rangers, Ajax’s Historic Loss

October 4, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Inter defeated Barcelona in the central game of the day in the UEFA Champions League. Nerazzurri bested the guests from Catalonia, 1-0, following a tight battle and a very controversial decision in the closing moments of the contest. Denzel Dumfries apparently handballed in the box in the stoppage time, and many believed that the officials would award a penalty for … [Read more...] about UCL: Inter Survives Barcelona, Liverpool Routine Against Rangers, Ajax’s Historic Loss

UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, Prediction

October 1, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Inter hosts Barcelona on Tuesday night in a European classic. The UEFA Champions League derby takes place at Giuseppe Meazza, with both teams aiming for three points in this contest. Inter isn't in good shape, and their head coach Simone Inzaghi is on the line of fire these days, with the fans and the management openly showing their discontent. On the other hand, Barcelona is … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League: Inter Milan vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, Prediction

UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, Prediction

September 10, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The great derby of two European titans, Bayern Munich and Barcelona, meet in round 2 of the UEFA Champions League. The game takes place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, the home of the Bundesliga champions. These two teams have 11 European titles combined and a very colorful background. The names on both ends guarantee a massive spectacle, and we can't wait for the game to … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, Prediction

UEFA Champions League Group C – Preview and Prediction

August 28, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The Death Grop in this year's UEFA Champions League edition is Group C, with Barcelona, Inter, Bayern Munich and Viktoria Plzen. We have three big teams and one intruder, who will have a hard time against the continental giants. Barcelona Blaugrana had turbulent two years, suffering all sorts of blows on and off the field. It seems that the five-time UCL champions regrouped a … [Read more...] about UEFA Champions League Group C – Preview and Prediction

Inter Miami vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, Prediction

July 18, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Inter Miami and Barcelona meet in a club friendly on Tuesday night in Fort Lauderdale. This is the opening game of Barcelona's US tour, which creates significant hype all over the world. Everyone wants to see the new Barca with its acquisitions from this summer, Lewa, Raphinha, etc. The expectations from these guys are high due to Barca's terrible previous season. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Inter Miami vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, Prediction

UEFA Europa League: Barcelona vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Preview, Odds, Prediction

April 13, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Barcelona meets Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of their Europa League quarterfinals. The two sides played 1-1 seven days ago in Germany, and both hope to advance to the next stage. Though, the bookmakers are heavily favoring the hosts, who are on a mission to win this competition and save the season. Anything other here but their win would be a massive surprise. Yet, the … [Read more...] about UEFA Europa League: Barcelona vs. Eintracht Frankfurt Preview, Odds, Prediction

Europa League: Eintracth Frankfrurt vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, Prediction

April 6, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Eintracht Frankfurt hosts Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Europa League this Thursday. The Spaniards are favorites but don't think for one second that Eintracht doesn't have the ambitions and the plan on how to beat the great rivals. They have been preparing for this battle for quite some time, and with the help of the home fans, the Eagles could surprise Blaugrana. On … [Read more...] about Europa League: Eintracth Frankfrurt vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, Prediction

El Clasico: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, Prediction

March 20, 2022 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Another El Clasico is underway, as Real Madrid hosts Barcelona tonight at Santiago Bernabeu. The two glorious clubs will face once again, and the entire football world will stop to see which of these two teams will come out as the winner. Real is topping the standings far ahead of the Catalonians, but that isn't significant in this event. Pride, on the other hand, is. There … [Read more...] about El Clasico: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Preview, Odds, Prediction