In postseason play, they say it’s not really a series until the road team wins a game. Well, that has yet to happen in the Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns Western Conference semifinal. And if form holds, it won’t happen in the decisive Game 7, either. Host Phoenix is a solid favorite on the NBA […]
Hockey bettors already consumed a full plate of Game 7s on Saturday, but it’s time to go back for seconds at the NHL playoff odds buffet. The final two spots in the second round will be decided Sunday, when the New York Rangers host the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Calgary Flames try to put away […]
It’s a big Sunday of Game 7s in the NBA playoff odds market, starting with the Eastern Conference semifinal between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics. The road team snagged wins in Games 5 and 6, pushing this series to the brink. Defending champion Milwaukee is trying to find its way back to the NBA […]
Is this Giants vs Cardinals series a preview of things to come in October? Both fanbases certainly hope so, and the expansion to a 12-team playoff improves the chances of both teams getting in. Of course, we are only about one-fifth of the way through this MLB season, and a lot can happen in the […]
After a combined 18 tense, back-and-forth games filled with more emotional swings than you’ll see at an average wedding, it all comes down to this: A Game 7 NHL playoff tripleheader that stretches from the southeastern U.S. to central Canada to western Canada. Six teams, all facing the same reality: Win or go home. Which […]
The Houston Astros were playing .500 baseball on May 1, but two weeks later, they’re on the cusp of the greatest winning streak in team history. The Astros have won 11 in a row and can tie the club record with a 12th straight victory Saturday against the Washington Nationals. With Houston heating up, prominent […]
The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t go quietly, even without injured star Ja Morant, and now the Golden State Warriors have to try to close out their Western Conference semifinal series at home to avoid a Game 7. Holding a 3-2 lead, Golden State, the No. 3 seed in the West, is -1500 at WynnBet to win […]
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale is going back to his hometown team for his latest multimillion-dollar futures wagers. The Houston furniture store owner has thrown down a combined $4 million on the Astros to win the World Series for a potential score of $42 million. Caesars Sportsbook confirmed a bet of $3 million to win $30 […]
For those of us jonesing to bet on football, but not exactly enthused by this USFL product, there are other options this time of year. That is, if you don’t mind your money being tied up for a while. Among those options: College football national championship odds. A developing picture indicates three tiers within the […]
Two days ago, the New York Rangers, Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames were favored on the NHL playoff odds board, yet found themselves facing deficits midway through Game 5 of their respective series. While New York was staring down the barrel of elimination, Florida and Calgary were staring at the bleak prospect of going down […]
Thursday’s Best Bets went 2-for-3, getting us back to those winning ways. Sure, it took some good fortune to eke out a winning night, as Bam Adebayo narrowly cleared 7.5 rebounds and the Tampa Bay Lightning pulled out a 4-3 overtime victory. Frankly, we were due for some positive movement after several bad beats to […]
The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays are trying to shake off a rough few days as they stare up at the New York Yankees in the American League East standings. The division rivals meet Friday in Tampa Bay, with each sending out more-than-capable starters in the Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman and the Rays’ […]