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Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker (44)

NFL Draft Odds: New Favorite To Go No. 1

The No. 1 overall pick is often the least interesting part of the NFL Draft. In many cases, the selection has been clear for weeks, such as Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence going to Jacksonville last season. That’s not the case this year, with real intrigue in the NFL Draft odds market surrounding who will be…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

News & Analysis
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Garrett Wilson #5 celebrating as he runs with the ball during the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on November 13, 2021.

NFL Draft Odds: Wideouts Receiving Plenty Of Attention

Wide receivers dominated the offseason NFL chatter and likely will be a major part of first-round NFL Draft action. As for running backs and tight ends … not so much. Miami’s Tyreek Hill and Las Vegas’ Davante Adams signed megadeals after the receivers left their former teams, and now Tennessee’s A.J. Brown, Washington’s Terry McLaurin…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

News & Analysis
Liberty University quarterback Malik Willis reaches back with his right arm and prepares to throw a pass down the field during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine

NFL Draft Odds: Most Interesting QB Props

The NFL Draft is often all about the quarterbacks. In the past 21 years, a QB was taken No. 1 overall 16 times, with a success rate ranging from Eli Manning to JaMarcus Russell. But one thing is virtually certain when analyzing 2022 NFL Draft odds: A quarterback won’t be the first player to walk…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

News & Analysis
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (left) dribbles the basketball with his right hand as he tries to work his away around the tight defense of Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (right)

NBA Play-in Odds: Hawks Favored To KO Cavs On Friday

The Atlanta Hawks have already made history in this postseason: They are the first road team to be favored in the short history of NBA play-in odds. If the Hawks follow through and knock off the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, they will advance to face the Miami Heat — the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

News & Analysis
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels on Opening Day at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 07, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

Thursday MLB Odds: Angels Count On Ohtani

The perennially mediocre Los Angeles Angels aren’t normally slated as road favorites, but there are two good reasons why they have that status on the Thursday MLB odds board. One, reigning American League MVP Shohei Ohtani is taking the mound, and two, the Angels are playing the struggling Texas Rangers. Props.com breaks down that game,…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

News & Analysis
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) pitches the ball against Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Yankee Stadium on April 8, 2022.

Wednesday MLB Odds: Under Paying Off In Jays-Yankees

Forget picking a side. The Under has been the play so far in the Toronto Blue Jays-New York Yankees series, and that could be the case again on the Wednesday MLB odds slate. The Blue Jays and Yankees traded low-scoring shutouts in their first two meetings this week. Now, they send aces Jose Berrios and…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

Sports Betting
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (left) controls the basketball with his outstretched right hand while Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert defends

NBA Play-In Odds: Nets, Timberwolves Favored

With the NBA’s 82-game marathon regular season complete, all eyes now shift to the NBA play-in odds board. And although no one will be eliminated from the postseason at the conclusion of Tuesday’s two contests, the winners will gain automatic entry into the playoffs. As for Tuesday’s two losers? They’ll be pushed to elimination games Friday.…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

Sports Betting
New York Yankees left-handed starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. reaches back and prepares to deliver a pitch against the Texas Rangers

Tuesday MLB Odds: Yankees, Giants Try To Bounce Back

The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants will try to get back on track Tuesday after losing series openers to division rivals Monday. They are favored to do so, but only slightly on  the Tuesday MLB odds board. The Yankees were blanked by Toronto 3-0 on Monday, while the Giants fell 4-2 to San…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

Sports Betting
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving dribbles the ball up court with his left hand during a game against the Orlando Magic

Friday NBA Props: Targeting Irving, Young, Doncic

The NBA’s playoff spots have been locked up, but the seeding is another matter. And with three days left in the regular season, motivation — or the lack of it — is a key component to handicapping the entire league, including Friday NBA props. The Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks all need to…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

News & Analysis
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 30, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

NBA MVP Odds: Jokic Looking Like Winner

NBA awards bettors are learning a lesson: Every game counts. And it’s a tough lesson for bettors who backed Joel Embiid in the NBA MVP odds market — and thought they had a sure winner. The Philadelphia 76ers star was the clear NBA MVP favorite a little more than six weeks ago. However, current odds reflect…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

Sports Betting
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant dribbles the ball with his right hand and points with his left

Wednesday NBA Props: Will Durant Torch Knicks Again?

These are dangerous times for NBA bettors. It’s the final week of the regular season, and who knows how hard these teams are playing down the stretch. Will playoff-bound clubs be resting up for a postseason run? Will eliminated teams be daydreaming about their impending vacations in Cancun? Despite these challenges, let’s check the Wednesday…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 16, 2025

News & Analysis
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays returns to the dugout in the middle of the fourth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during a Grapefruit League

AL Pennant Odds: Blue Jays Lead Jumbled Race

Here’s all you need to know about this year’s race to capture the 2022 American League pennant: The favorite didn’t even make the playoffs last season. Yes, sportsbooks are giving the Toronto Blue Jays a slight edge in the AL pennant odds market, despite finishing a game out of the wild card in 2021. The…

Jim Barnes

Jim Barnes

April 18, 2022

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