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One of the best parts of the tennis calendar is upon us. The 2025 Indian Wells Open – otherwise known as “the fifth grand slam” – begins on Wednesday, March 5 and runs for the following 10 days. Carlos Alcaraz is the two-time defending champion at Indian Wells and the tournament favorite at +200, but…

It’s another busy night in the NHL on Tuesday. There are 10 games on the docket and nine of them feature at least one team jockeying for position in a playoff/division race.  With just three days to go before Friday’s trade deadline, the results on Tuesday night could go a long way to deciding how…

College basketball middling can be an elite strategy if implemented correctly. We asked our analyst, Justin Bales, to break down all you need to know about using this strategy in college basketball betting. Make sure to check out the different examples, tips, and strategy that will help you boost your bankroll. College Basketball Middling Example…

The NHL picks up the pace on Thursday night with a 12-game slate.  The clear headliner is the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, but there’s plenty of intriguing matchups with playoff ramifications as teams try to figure out their plans for next Friday’s trade deadline. NHL Best Bets: Thursday,…

The NBA trade deadline did not disappoint this season. Heck, even without the Luka news, it could have gone down as a top-5 all-chaos deadline in league history. Players’ roles are forever changing in the NBA, but last week’s big transaction period has forced some new faces in different places upon us. NBA Trade Deadline…

The NFL season is over. Now what? After nearly 40 years (oh man, I’m old) of playing fantasy football and betting on football, you’d think I’d have an answer to that question. But I don’t. The truth is, I always feel adrift the week after the Super Bowl. After spending five-plus months neck deep in…

The 4 Nations Face-Off has surprised everyone. The quality of play has been exceptional, the players are fully bought in, and the games are pulling massive ratings. That last bit is important because Thursday’s final between Team USA and Canada will produce a massive handle for sportsbooks. This will be one of the most-bet hockey…

NBA All-Star Weekend has lost some luster over the years. The players don’t seem to care much about the actual All-Star game, while none of the biggest stars are willing to participate in the Dunk Contest. This year’s Dunk Contest will consist of two rookies (Stephon Castle and Matas Buzelis), a second-year player (Andre Jackson…

The 4 Nations Face-Off kicks off this Wednesday with a matchup between Canada, the tournament favorites, and Sweden.  From there, the four teams involved (Canada, Sweden, USA, and Finland) will play a round-robin format with the top two teams meeting in the championship on Thursday, Feb. 20 at TD Garden in Boston.  Four Nations Face-Off…

February 12th Update Jayson Tatum has been a force for Boston this season, posting 26.9 points, 8.6 boards, and 5.5 assists a night. Fresh off a commanding 33-point effort against Miami, he’s primed to keep rolling when the Spurs visit TD Garden. Lately, Tatum has come alive on the glass—he’s hit at least eight rebounds…

February 12th Update Nikola Jokic continues to dazzle, and his Monday masterpiece against the Trail Blazers was no exception: 40 points on 15-of-22 shooting, plus eight assists, three steals, and a perfect 8-of-8 at the line. That outing lifted the Nuggets to their seventh straight win and kept them firmly in the Western Conference’s upper…

February 12th Update LeBron James is gearing up for round two against the Jazz after logging 24 points, seven boards, and eight assists in Monday’s 132-113 blowout. He’s powering a Lakers squad that’s on a six-game win streak and sitting at 32-19—an impressive run that’s boosted them near the top of the Western Conference race.…