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Why the under makes sense as the 5-0 Kansas City Chiefs visit the Seattle Seahawks
Sam Darnold's seven interceptions and Seattle's dormant running game make Kansas City a strong pick against the Seahawks "Sunday Night Football" has been one of the best games of the week almost every week this season. The league reserves one of the best matchups of the week to put in that slot, and they've done that for us this week. One of the things I like most about this game is that we see two of the past three Super Bowl champions taking each other on as the Chiefs take on the Seahawks.
Browns vs Titans NFL Week 7 betting preview favors Cleveland's defense on the moneyline
Cleveland enters at 4-2 with a defense allowing just 20.3 points per game against a Tennessee team with one win The NFL season is moving at a quick pace, and we have already reached Week 7. It has been a bit of a wild season already. Some teams that were struggling were picked to be great this season, and some teams that were picked to be bad are already exceeding expectations. The Chargers were expected to be strong this year, but they've been terrible.
Why the over 56.5 is the play as Houston visits undefeated Utah in Big 12 action
No 14 Houston and No 10 Utah feature two of college football's most productive quarterbacks in a top-15 showdown There are just two ranked matchups today, and one of those was between two SEC big shots, and then this one between two Big 12 teams. The Big 12 hasn't gotten a ton of love this season, but there are four teams in the top 14 of the national rankings. You could make an argument that this is the best conference in college football . It wouldn't be a great argument, but you could make it.
Ole Miss and Texas collide in massive college football showdown with Arch Manning's season at stake
Trinidad Chambliss and the 7th-ranked Rebels face a Longhorns team reeling from back-to-back home losses Last week was honestly one of the craziest weeks of football I've ever seen. College football was absolutely wild. It seemed like essentially every team in the top-10 of the national ranks lost. There was upset after upset, and a few teams were on the verge of stumbling as well. Week 7 saw a bunch of top ranked matchups, so naturally there were going to be losses from top teams.
Why the Hawks are a rare NBA road favorite worth backing against the rebuilding Hornets
Jalen Johnson and a revamped Hawks roster face a Hornets squad still figuring things out without key players The NBA is just a few days old and we've already seen two teams blow 20-point leads. That happens more often than you'd probably imagine, and this year I'm making a point to live bet on the team that is losing big. Last night the 76ers looked awful, but they came back in the second half of the game and covered the short spread. I'm sure it will happen somewhere today as well.
Milwaukee Brewers open World Series as favorites with Jacob Misiorowski on the mound at home
The 103-win Brewers send their elite power pitcher against Nick Martinez and the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 It feels like just yesterday that I was betting on Paul Skenes to light up the Mets and keep them from scoring on Opening Day of the baseball season. I was dead wrong about that one because Skenes didn't even last two innings in the game. Since then, it has been a pretty strong baseball season overall, but I've struggled a bit in the postseason.
Rangers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs preview favors the under as both teams tighten defensively
Dylan Garand's .929 save percentage and Auston Matthews' 18 points set up a low-scoring NHL matchup I don't put a ton of hockey plays out, mostly because it isn't a sport I follow overly closely until the playoffs. And because, especially around now, the NBA is in action, the NFL has a game tonight, the World Series starts tomorrow, and College Football is basically every day. Unfortunately, the NHL tends to be put in the back seat. It has been a fun early season, though.
Bears vs. Patriots Thursday Night Football preview and why the over 50.5 is the best play
Caleb Williams returns from injury looking sharp while Drake Maye has turned his season around with 10 touchdowns I had a nice Week 5, but my reads in Week 6 were a bit of a disaster. They weren't all losers, but the bets I felt best about were ruined rather quickly, unfortunately. Teams like the Colts had a meltdown, and I wasn't able to overcome it with any of the other wagers I had. By the time I had locked in a bet on the Falcons, Caleb Williams was named the Bears starter.
World Series preview: Why the Milwaukee Brewers are the team to beat against the Tampa Bay Rays
At -165, the Brewers' price may be steep, but their elite pitching staff and postseason dominance make them favorites We are just a couple of days away from the World Series starting. There are some great games ahead of us, and baseball has delivered some really enjoyable games this postseason. With the series beginning in a few days, it is worth taking a look at some of the futures markets and who we should wager on for MVP and the overall series.
World Series preview: Why the Milwaukee Brewers are the team to beat against the Tampa Bay Rays
Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 15, 2026, in Los Angeles, Calif. We are just a couple of days away from the World Series starting. There are some great games ahead of us, and baseball has delivered some really enjoyable games this postseason.
Timberwolves vs. Heat preview: Why the under 238.5 could be the play in tonight's matchup
Miami's elite defensive five led by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam may limit scoring despite Minnesota's firepower The NBA returned to action yesterday, and I had two plays for us, and we started perfectly with wins in both games. It won't always be a rosy outlook, but it was nice to get off to a good start in the NBA. We had the appetizer of three great games yesterday, and today we have 11 different matchups to choose from.
Timberwolves vs. Heat preview: Why the under 238.5 could be the play in tonight's matchup
The Nba returned to action yesterday, and I had two plays for us, and we started perfectly with wins in both games. It won't always be a rosy outlook, but it was nice to get off to a good start in the NBA. We had the appetizer of three great games yesterday, and today we have 11 different matchups to choose from. The first one I have circled is on ESPN as the Timberwolves take on the Heat.
Philadelphia 76ers bring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to MSG for NBA Opening Day clash with champion Knicks
Jaylen Brown and LeBron James join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as the 76ers challenge New York on NBA Opening Day I have always felt that, above any other league, the NBA does a great job of trying to provide the best matchups on the biggest days. The NBA Opening Day brings three phenomenal games. The first is between the Celtics and Pistons, and the last one of the night is between the Spurs and Thunder. Sandwiched between the two games is this one between the 76ers and the Knicks.
Why the Pistons on the moneyline could be the play in today's NBA season opener vs. the Celtics
Jayson Tatum enters his first full season as the undisputed top option following Brown's departure and his Achilles recovery The NBA is here, and I am like a kid in a candy store. The NBA is my favorite league, and basketball is my favorite sport. This also means that all four leagues are in action starting now. The World Series is on Friday, the NFL is on Thursday, and the NBA and NHL play every day. This is the best time of the sports year.
Freddy Peralta gets the nod, but one bettor doubts he will go deep into the game
Cleveland must win to force a Game 7 after scoring just eight runs across the last four games of the series We don't have much baseball left, and that makes me a little sad. The playoffs are always enjoyable, and this season has been no exception. We are already assured of having a different World Series champion. We are also assured of having one team win for the first time in years, potentially ever. It isn't just that - we will have the two teams in the bottom part of the payroll for baseball.
Washington Commanders face unbeaten San Francisco 49ers in Monday night football showdown
The 1-3-1 Commanders, dealing with quarterback injuries and clock mismanagement, visit the 5-0 Super Bowl favorites This was a wild weekend of football. Most of the chaos started with college football, but some of it carried over into the NFL. I wouldn't say we had the same level of upsets or anything, but there are some interesting things going on in the league. The Browns are the leader in their division, which seems like the first time in years.
Colts and Patriots 6-point teaser is the football betting play of the week at -130 odds
Indianapolis drops from -7 to -1 against the 0-5 Titans while New England moves from -7.5 to -1.5 vs the Jets This football season has been a struggle for me, but I've gotten back to a manageable point, and I'm looking for more this week. The problem actually is that I feel like I've seen more games that are worth wagering on than those that stand out to me. That could be a good sign, like I'm seeing the board well.
Colts and Patriots 6-point teaser is the football betting play of the week at -130 odds
This football season has been a struggle for me, but I’ve gotten back to a manageable point, and I’m looking for more this week. The problem actually is that I feel like I’ve seen more games that are worth wagering on than those that stand out to me. That could be a good sign, like I’m seeing the board well. I have one play that I think should be an easy winner with a 6-point teaser on the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots.
Notre Dame faces first real test as unbeaten BYU hosts the Fighting Irish in top-10 clash
CJ Carr and the 6-0 Irish travel to face Bear Bachmeier's Cougars, the top team in the Big 12 Rankings in college sports can be a bit misleading. It really is hard to say who has the best team. One week you can be great; the next, you can suffer. Everyone is relying on people who will go do almost anything other than play professionally. Teams carry over 50 players, and only two or three from most teams will advance to the professional ranks. Maybe more at some of the best schools.
Notre Dame faces first real test as unbeaten BYU hosts the Fighting Irish in top-10 clash
Rankings in college sports can be a bit misleading. It really is hard to say who has the best team. One week you can be great; the next, you can suffer. Everyone is relying on people who will go do almost anything other than play professionally. Teams carry over 50 players, and only two or three from most teams will advance to the professional ranks. Maybe more at some of the best schools. Tonight, we have the #2 team in the country taking on the #8. Do either deserve their ranking?
Texas Longhorns favored by 11.5 over Florida Gators despite back-to-back struggles in SEC football
Arch Manning and Texas are 11.5-point favorites despite concerns about turnovers and the quarterback's recent play College football brings us a full slate of action this week. There are plenty of Top-25 teams taking the field, and multiple are even facing each other. This is one of the best schedules that I've seen in the past couple of years. However, I have one game that I'm focused on more than any other, as we have Florida going into Texas to take on the Longhorns.
Texas Longhorns favored by 11.5 over Florida Gators despite back-to-back struggles in SEC football
College football's marquee SEC matchup pits a reeling Florida Gators squad against a Texas Longhorns team desperate to rebound after losing to Oklahoma. College football brings us a full slate of action this week. There are plenty of Top-25 teams taking the field, and multiple are even facing each other. This is one of the best schedules that I’ve seen in the past couple of years.
Rays look to even series in Game 4 as Nick Martinez brings dominant record against Guardians
Martinez has thrown 13 scoreless innings against Cleveland this season, holding Jose Ramirez to 1-for-11 We saw the end of a dynasty on Thursday night. I suppose if you're a Los Angeles Dodgers hater, you're happy. If you're a fan of the "small market" club, then you're happy as well. Baseball is one of those things where it almost doesn't matter who you have on the team. Just like in hockey, whichever team hits wins the game.
Rays look to even series in Game 4 as Nick Martinez brings dominant record against Guardians
Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson celebrates a two-run triple against the Cleveland Guardians during the fourth inning in Game 3 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in Cleveland, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. We saw the end of a dynasty on Thursday night. I suppose if you're a Los Angeles Dodgers hater, you're happy. If you're a fan of the "small market" club, then you're happy as well. Baseball is one of those things where it almost doesn't matter who you have on the team.
Gavin Williams strikeout prop, Tyler Glasnow outs pick for ALCS and NLCS Game 3 and 4
Williams has thrown 210 pitches this postseason, while Glasnow faces a Dodgers lineup that can't hit with runners on We have two games today in baseball, with both the American League Championship Series and the National League Championship Series taking place. It has been a bit of a bloodbath for me, with me believing too much in the Dodgers and not nearly enough in the Brewers. I did get a win in the Rays vs. Guardians Game 2.
Gavin Williams strikeout prop, Tyler Glasnow outs pick for ALCS and NLCS Game 3 and 4
José Ramírez and Chase DeLauter of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate after scoring runs during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field on Oct. 12, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Gavin Williams struck out 24 hitters this postseason, but his heavy workload could limit him in the American League Championship Series Game 3.
Seahawks vs. Broncos Thursday Night Football betting pick focuses on the under in first half
Both 3-2 teams tend to start slow, and Seattle's top-ranked defense could limit Denver's offense early I have finally gotten back on track with football betting over the past couple of weeks. It was a really bad start to the season, but I'm slowly climbing myself out of the hole I got myself in. Now, I've got to try to keep winning for the next 12 weeks of football. That doesn't mention trying to get everything done for the playoffs as well.
Seahawks vs. Broncos Thursday Night Football betting pick focuses on the under in first half
Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks walks on the field after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Seattle. The Seattle Seahawks won 31-27 against the Los Angeles Rams. Seattle Seahawks face the Denver Broncos on Thursday Night Football with Pat Surtain injured and Jaxon Smith-Njigba poised for a huge night. I have finally gotten back on track with football betting over the past couple of weeks.
Nuggets and Rockets offer the best long-shot value in the NBA championship futures market
Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and LeBron James give the 76ers a real shot to dethrone the Knicks The NBA Season is just around the corner. If you haven't been watching preseason, I can't really blame you. However, I will say the NBA preseason is better than most of the other major sports leagues because the starters and teams actually play a reasonable amount of time in the games, even if they don't mean anything.
Dodgers turn to Blake Snell to avoid 0-3 hole as NLCS shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3
Milwaukee's William Contreras and dominant bullpen have powered the Brewers to a commanding 2-0 series lead The National League Championship Series comes back into action tonight with a shift to Los Angeles. The Brewers have a commanding lead over the Dodgers in this one, winning both of the first two games, but if the home team continues to win, the Dodgers could head back to Milwaukee up 3-2 on their opponent.
Dodgers turn to Blake Snell to avoid 0-3 hole as NLCS shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3
Brice Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers strikes out during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on Oct. 13, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The National League Championship Series comes back into action tonight with a shift to Los Angeles.
From Cooper Flagg to DeMar DeRozan, the best NBA award bets heading into the new season
The last player to win three straight MVPs was Larry Bird, making a repeat at +210 a risky bet this season The NBA is almost back. We've already seen some preseason action, and there simply isn't enough time to cover everything that happened in the offseason for every team, as I've done for the MLB and NFL. Basketball is my favorite sport, and despite all of the complaints (some warranted and others not so much), the NBA is my favorite league.
From Cooper Flagg to DeMar DeRozan, the best NBA award bets heading into the new season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVP awards on May 17, 2026. He did it after leading Oklahoma City to the 2025 championship. That is a two-year run most superstars never get close to. Now comes the question that defines legacies: can SGA make it three straight? “I shouldn’t say this as a voter, but there’ll probably be voter fatigue on SGA,” said Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix in a recent episode of the Open Floor podcast.
Betting preview: Guardians vs Rays Game 2 pitching matchup features Parker Messick against Freddy Peralta
Cleveland looks to go up 2-0 in the postseason series after an eighth-inning rally sealed Game 1 It was not a pretty day for me on the diamond yesterday, as both of my Championship Series plays lost. I backed the Dodgers and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who had his worst playoff start ever. I also backed the Rays and Drew Rasmussen, who was fine until he allowed a couple of homers, and the Rays bullpen had a meltdown. We return to that series between the Guardians and Rays for Game 2 tonight.
Betting preview: Guardians vs Rays Game 2 pitching matchup features Parker Messick against Freddy Peralta
It was not a pretty day for me on the diamond yesterday, as both of my Championship Series plays lost. I backed the Dodgers and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who had his worst playoff start ever. I also backed the Rays and Drew Rasmussen, who was fine until he allowed a couple of homers, and the Rays bullpen had a meltdown. We return to that series between the Guardians and Rays for Game 2 tonight. The Cleveland Guardians are not known for putting up a ton of runs.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound as Dodgers look to even NLCS after Game 1 loss to Brewers
The reigning World Series MVP has a 10-1 record in postseason games since joining Los Angeles There are a lot of people who will say that this series, for all intents and purposes, is the World Series. I'm sure most think whoever escapes the National League Championship Series will end up as the winner. I'm not quite sure I fit that description.
Drew Rasmussen and the Rays look to overpower the Guardians in ALCS Game 1
Tampa Bay's ace posted eight scoreless innings in his last start while Cleveland turns to Foster Griffin There are some series you feel like are over before they even begin. I am not sure that it always works out, but there are some times when it does. This feels like a series that is more of a formality than anything. The Guardians and the Rays are playing in the American League Championship Series , and this just feels like the Guardians will be significantly overmatched.
Bills vs Rams on 'Monday Night Football' offers a potential Super Bowl preview in Week 5
Josh Allen and his 13 offensive touchdowns face a Rams defense that ranks among the NFL's best against the pass It is "Monday Night Football" time, so we've reached the end of the road for the NFL week. This was a solid week in terms of betting and in terms of the games overall. It would be nice to close this one out on a solid note with a win in tonight's game. This is definitely the matchup of the week as we get a potential Super Bowl preview of the Bills taking on the Rams.
NFL Week 5 picks: Bengals, Texans and Ravens games offer the best betting value for full football day
Joe Burrow should exploit Miami's struggling offense while the Ravens get too many points against Atlanta Sometimes there are so many games you like on the board that it can be hard to pick just one to wager on. As a sports betting writer, I try to figure out exactly which game is worth betting on and which one I want to share with you readers.
Packers get revenge chance as Bears lean on run game without Caleb Williams
Chicago is a 3-point favorite in Green Bay, but the Packers' Jordan Love could be the difference maker Rivalries add fuel to the flame in multiple games each year. You get matchups that just stand out because of the history of the teams. The fans get a bit more excited, there is more news coverage, and, in general, the games seem to be better. This week we get the Bears and Packers squaring off – one of the biggest rivalries in all the NFL The Bears are -3 point favorites at the Packers.
Why Alabama, with its high-powered offense, could be the team to finally challenge unbeaten Georgia
The second-ranked Bulldogs have won every game by at least 24 points but haven't faced a ranked opponent until now College Football Week 6 is here, and with it comes one of the biggest games of the season. It seems like the two schools square off each year, and it is always a great game. That's what happens when two of the best teams in the country and two of the top programs in college football meet, and tonight we have Georgia taking on Alabama.
UCLA vs Oregon betting preview and spread analysis as undefeated squad eyes a major upset
The 21st-ranked team is 4-0 and leans on its ground game, but Nico Iamaleava may need to step up against the Ducks Each week we get a little bit closer to the games that matter most. The College Football Playoffs are closer than you probably realize and we are essentially at the halfway mark for the year. We will still have the conference championships and a few of the lower-level bowl games, and plenty of great matchups in between. One of those great matchups happens today as UCLA takes on Oregon.
A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart set to headline must-win WNBA playoff games Tuesday night
Both teams trail 0-2 in their series and must win three straight games to keep their championship hopes alive With just four teams remaining in the WNBA Playoffs, we are nearing the finish line. For two of those teams, the Liberty and Aces, the end of the road could be even closer. Both of them face a 0-2 deficit in their series and now must win three straight games if they want to keep their season and championship hopes alive.
A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart set to headline must-win WNBA playoff games Tuesday night
With just four teams remaining in the WNBA Playoffs, we are nearing the finish line. For two of those teams, the Liberty and Aces, the end of the road could be even closer. Both of them face a 0-2 deficit in their series and now must win three straight games if they want to keep their season and championship hopes alive. The Dream and Valkyries come into tonight with a chance to close out their series, but they must do it on the road as a visiting team.
Louisville Cardinals look to fix their closing problem against Florida State Seminoles tonight
Quarterbacks Ashton Daniels and Lincoln Kienholz lead their teams into a pivotal Friday night college football matchup College Football takes center stage tonight as a bit of an appetizer before the main course of games we get tomorrow. I love that College Football has expanded to more than just Saturday nights. I believe it was this week that started a stretch of something like 90 days straight of football on television, either professional or college-level.
Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb look to exploit struggling Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football
Tampa enters at 0-4 while Dallas looks to build on last week's win over Houston in a potential shootout We've once again reached a Thursday Night Football match. This week has a little less luster than some of the others due to injuries, but it is still a football game and the only NFL one we get tonight. Let's lock in, find a good wager, and get some cash as the Buccaneers head to the Lone Star State to take on the Cowboys. Is the Buccaneers season already over?
White Sox pitching depth faces real test as Guardians try to push playoff series to five games
Cleveland broke out for nine runs in Game 3 and now looks to force a decisive Game 5 on Saturday Three of the four Division Series are over. The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced in four games, despite losing one at home. The Tampa Bay Rays advanced by sweeping the New York Yankees yesterday. The Milwaukee Brewers and Padres played four great games, but San Diego ultimately fell short, losing 3-1. That sets up another National League Championship Series between the Brewers and Dodgers.
White Sox pitching depth faces real test as Guardians try to push playoff series to five games
Jose Ramirez, Steven Kwan and Chase DeLauter of the Cleveland Guardians celebrate after scoring on an RBI triple by Jo Adell during the third inning of Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Oct. 7, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. Three of the four Division Series are over. The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced in four games, despite losing one at home. The Tampa Bay Rays advanced by sweeping the New York Yankees yesterday.
Guardians face elimination as White Sox chase second straight postseason series win
Foster Griffin is expected to take the mound for Cleveland while Chicago eyes a second straight postseason series win Can you believe we get another closeout game this early in the American League Division Series? Baseball always brings the heat in the postseason, and this one has been no different. The Guardians are heading to Chicago to face the White Sox, and they look to keep their season alive for at least one more game.
Nick Martinez looks to shut the door on the New York Yankees as Rays take 2-0 series lead
Tampa Bay's pitching and New York's sloppy defense have put the Yankees' postseason hopes in jeopardy I love looking back at how expectations and years start, and then where they end up. There are four teams remaining in the American League right now, and I'd argue two of them were expected and the other two have defied the odds. Both were up 2-0 in their series coming into today. Now the Yankees face the Rays with their hopes of continuing the season on the line.
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