Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, in the Pacific division's derby. Things would be much different if it weren't for Klay Thomspon's injury, but in this situation, the Lakers are the absolute favorites. Hosts have five consecutive victories, while on the other side, the … Read More... about NBA: Golden State Warriors vs. LA Lakers Preview, Odds, Prediction
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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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After the first half on Thursday night, Texas Tech led 63-44 over Michigan … oh wait, sorry … that was the final score. The halftime score was actually 24-16. Yeah … 16. This wasn’t just a cold shooting performance by Michigan. This was one of the worst offensive showings in the storied history of the NCAA Tournament. We need some context. This deserves a deep dive … [Read more...] about What Did We Just See?