I had a dozen entries into Underdog’s “The Scramble,” a 28-event, seven-month PGA Tour best ball tournament. First (of four) rounds ended Sunday, and I got five of my 12 entries through to the next round, easily beating the expected two out of 12 (more on this in a bit). One of the contests I […]
You know what I do precious little of? Watch sports. Here’s what I do watch, somewhat regularly: A game 7 in any sport here and there, baseball when the Mets are officially exciting — not just regular exciting — and NFL football when I can, mostly the night games, rarely a full Sunday afternoon. As […]
Things are hitting a fever pitch in the NHL. The trade deadline is on Friday, and somehow the playoff races are getting more crowded with each passing night. Things should only get more chaotic on Thursday, as 18 teams are in action the night before the deadline. NHL Best Bets: Thursday, March 6th Let’s get […]
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 […]
