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Storm vs. Sky Prediction, Odds & WNBA Best Bets: Aug. 19
A pair of reeling teams clash on Tuesday when Chicago (8-25) hosts Seattle (17-18), and our Storm vs. Sky odds and prediction set the scene. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (WNBA League Pass) from Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The best sports betting sites list the visitors as 11.5-point betting favorites in this get-right spot, with a spread set at O/U 155.5 points.
Wednesday, June 25
The Chicago Cubs will be trying to end a three-game losing streak when they clash with the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Busch Stadium on MLB TV. St. Louis has tallied eight runs in consecutive wins over Chicago, but the Cubs are short road betting favorites to halt their slide in Game 3 of this four-game set between division rivals. Our Cubs vs. Cardinals prediction expects the NL Central front-runners to get back in the win column. Cubs vs.
Michigan vs. Purdue Prediction, Odds & Preview Today: Best Picks for Jan. 24
The Purdue Boilermakers (15-5, 7-2 Big 10) will look for a bounce-back win when they host the Michigan Wolverines (14-4, 6-1) at 8 p.m. ET on Friday from Mackey Arena. Purdue’s 73-70 loss to Ohio State on Tuesday snapped a seven-game win streak that dated back to Dec. 29. Meanwhile, Michigan is coming off consecutive overtime games after its 80-76 win over Northwestern on Sunday. With the Boilermakers as the 4.5-point favorites, our Michigan vs.
Fantasy football start vs. sit: Line-up advice for the Week 4 NFL slate Original
The NFL season continues to move along, as Week 4 began with the Detroit Lions taking care of business against the Green Bay Packers. Dan Campbell’s bunch has established themselves as the favorites to win the NFC North. From a fantasy football perspective, it was a good day for most Lions’ players, unless you started running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
Fantasy football start vs. sit: Line-up advice for the Week 4 NFL slate
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Fantasy football start vs. sit: Line-up advice for the Week 3 NFL slate Original
Week 3 of the NFL season began with a dud of a Thursday Night Football game, unless you started any San Francisco 49ers players on your fantasy football team. The 49ers cruised to a 30-12 victory over the New York Giants, improving to 3-0 on the year. Even in the lopsided win, players like Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy scored enough fantasy points for managers to be satisfied. The same can’t be said for Darren Waller owners.
Fantasy football start vs. sit: Line-up advice for the Week 3 NFL slate
Week 3 of the NFL season began with a dud of a Thursday Night Football game, unless you started any San Francisco 49ers players on your fantasy football team. The 49ers cruised to a 30-12 victory over the New York Giants, improving to 3-0 on the year. Even in the lopsided win, players like Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy scored enough fantasy points for managers to be satisfied. kAm%96 D2>6 42?’E 36 D2:5 7@C s2CC6?
Texas A&M vs. Auburn odds preview: Point spread, prediction for Week 4 tilt
In a week that features several marquee matchups, there will be a crucial SEC clash between Texas A&M and Auburn taking place early Saturday afternoon. Kickoff at Kyle Field is slated for 11 a.m. CT. While neither team is ranked entering this matchup, Saturday’s battle serves as an important litmus test for both teams as they try to figure out where they stack up in the SEC hierarchy this year.
Fantasy football start vs. sit: Line-up advice for the Week 2 NFL slate
Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season began with the Philadelphia Eagles securing a 34-28 home victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Eagles improved to 2-0 on the year, while the Vikings fell to 0-2. kA 5:ClQ=ECQmuC@> 2 72?E2DJ 7@@E32== A6CDA64E:G6[ A=6?EJ @7 A=2J6CD AFE FA A@:?ED :? 2 82>6 E92E 4=62C65 E96 4=@D:?8 E@E2= D6E 3J '682D @55D>2<6CD] qFE ?@3@5J 925 2 >@C6 :>A@CE2?E A6C7@C>2?46 E92? t28=6D CF??:?8 324< s’p?5C6 $H:7E[ H9@ 3C@<6 @FE 7@C `fd J2C5D 2?5 @?6 D4@C6 @?
Fantasy football start vs. sit: Line-up advice for the Week 2 NFL slate Original
Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season began with the Philadelphia Eagles securing a 34-28 home victory over the Minnesota Vikings. The Eagles improved to 2-0 on the year, while the Vikings fell to 0-2. From a fantasy football perspective, plenty of players put up points in a game that cleared the closing total set by Vegas oddsmakers. But nobody had a more important performance than Eagles running back D’Andre Swift, who broke out for 175 yards and one score on 28 carries while adding three catches.
Wyoming at Texas odds preview: Point spread, prediction for Week 3 battle
The Texas Longhorns delivered the biggest win of the college football season in Week 2 when they recorded a 34-24 road victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. Texas was a 7-point road favorite, but ultimately won outright in Tuscaloosa. In that showdown, quarterback Quinn Ewers threw for 349 yards and three touchdowns. Texas scored three times in the fourth quarter to ultimately prevail.
Texas at Alabama odds preview: Point spread, prediction for Week 2 matchup
In what might be the biggest regular-season college football game of the year, the Alabama Crimson Tide welcome the Texas Longhorns to town this weekend. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET from Bryant-Denny Stadium and the game will be broadcasted on ESPN. There are College Football Playoff implications on the line when No. 11 Texas and No. 3 Alabama meet up this Saturday. It’s also a rematch from last year’s thrilling showdown when the Crimson Tide escaped with a narrow 20-19 victory at Darrell K.
Eastern Kentucky at Cincinnati odds preview: Point spread, prediction for Week 1 matchup
The Cincinnati Bearcats are set to enter a new era for their football program during the 2023 campaign. It all begins on Saturday when Cincinnati hosts Eastern Kentucky at 3:30 p.m. ET for the season opener. Saturday’s Week 1 matchup marks the debut for Bearcats head coach Scott Satterfield, who replaced Luke Fickell in the offseason to become the 43rd different head coach in program history.
Ohio State at Indiana odds preview: Point spread, prediction for Week 1 matchup
After a heartbreaking defeat in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff, No. 3 Ohio State is ready to contend for a national championship in 2023. That journey begins with a road meeting against the Indiana Hoosiers on Saturday. A rare conference test might be just what the Buckeyes ordered, as they begin life after quarterback C.J. Stroud, who was drafted by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Las Vegas Raiders at Dallas Cowboys odds preview: Point spread, prediction for preseason finale
The Dallas Cowboys will welcome the Las Vegas Raiders to town for one last tune-up game this weekend. The preseason finale will begin at 8 p.m. ET inside AT&T Stadium and will be broadcast through NFL+. The 2023-24 NFL season is just around the corner, but we have one last batch of preseason games to get to this weekend. For the Dallas Cowboys, that means a matchup with a Las Vegas Raiders squad that has looked pretty good this preseason.
Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders preview: Point spread, prediction for preseason finale
The Cincinnati Bengals will wrap up their preseason slate with a road matchup against the Washington Commanders. Kickoff is slated for 6:05 p.m. ET on Saturday, and all preseason games are available through NFL+. Cincinnati (0-1-1) is hoping for its first preseason victory, as a way to enter the regular season with some momentum. The Bengals suffered a 36-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers in the opener, while recording a 13-13 tie with the Atlanta Falcons last Friday.
The Cincinnati Bearcats are considered a long shot in the new-look Big 12
The Cincinnati Bearcats have enjoyed a series of triumphs in recent years, yet the upcoming 2023 season will present an unparalleled challenge to their program. Head coach Luke Fickell’s departure to Wisconsin follows his successful leadership of the Bearcats over the past five years, securing a minimum of nine wins annually, which included three seasons with double-digit victories.
Ohio State enters the 2023 season as preseason favorite in most betting markets
The Ohio State Buckeyes fell just short of making an appearance in the national championship game, experiencing a narrow 42-41 defeat against the Georgia Bulldogs in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff. The Bulldogs went on to defeat the TCU Horned Frogs in the championship game, securing their second consecutive title. While Ohio State remains haunted by the near miss, the team is gearing up for the 2023 season with aspirations to once again become a prominent force in the sport.
Betting odds predict bounce-back season for the Texas A&M Aggies
Few college football teams in 2022 could claim to have underperformed as profoundly as the Texas A&M Aggies. Despite commencing the season with a promising No. 6 rank in the Associated Press preseason poll and maintaining a similar position in most public power ratings, the Aggies faltered significantly. Their struggles culminated in a lack of participation in a bowl game, resulting in an overall record of 5-7. This included a challenging 2-6 performance in SEC play.
The betting markets claim that the Texas Longhorns are back for real this time
The Texas Longhorns have become familiar with the preseason hype machine leading up to each football season. Year after year, they find themselves facing varying levels of expectations that don’t always translate into success on the football field. However, even the staunchest critics of Texas might find it hard to deny that this time, there’s a distinct difference in the air. For starters, the Longhorns have secured the top position in this year’s Big 12 preseason poll.
Big Ten Championship Odds 2023: Michigan, Ohio State Remain Formidable Favorites
The Big Ten continues to be a two-team race, with Michigan and Ohio State both far above the rest of the league once again. Read on as we track the 2023 Big Ten conference title market based on our best college football odds. It has been six years since a team other than Ohio State or Michigan won the Big Ten championship, with Penn State taking the honors in 2016.
The Atlanta Braves remain betting favorites following MLB’s All-Star break
After a brief pause for the All-Star break, MLB will resume play this weekend across the country. The Atlanta Braves are set to host the Chicago White Sox for a weekend set in a nice intraleague showdown to kick the second half of the regular season off. The Braves remain clear favorites in several different MLB futures markets, as their 60-29 overall record currently paces all of baseball. They are 8-2 over their last 10 outings while winning 30 home games and 30 road contests so far this season.
Ravens Betting Preview 2023: Futures Picks & Predictions for Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens are once again getting some support in the betting market, but are we buying into the hype this year? Read on for our favorite picks in this Baltimore Ravens betting preview to find out. It was a familiar story for the Baltimore Ravens during the 2022-23 campaign. For the second straight year, the Ravens got off to a strong start with a 7-3 record before a late-season injury to Lamar Jackson resulted in a 10-7 finish.
A mixed bag on 2023 win totals for Clemson, South Carolina football
For more on SC picks, see postandcourier.com/sports/sc-picks/ Don’t look now, but the 2023 college football season is just around the corner. spring ball is in the rearview mirror, and all that’s left is to survive the grueling summer months before football returns in late August. To help football fans gear up for the upcoming season, we're taking a look at win totals for Power Five programs from DraftKings Sportsbook.
Atlanta Braves remain favorites to win World Series in 2023
Life is pretty good if you are a fan of the Atlanta Braves. After winning the World Series two years ago, the Braves have the same level of expectations in 2023. They are 22-10 to start the new season, which is the best record in the National League by a couple of games. Atlanta leads the NL East by six games and has gone 8-2 over its last 10 outings. The markets have taken notice, and they simply can’t move fast enough on this team.
Cincinnati Bengals expected to draft CB or TE in first round
Fans of the Cincinnati Bengals might have to wait a bit to find out who will be the team’s first-round draft pick this year. While Round 1 is slated to begin Thursday evening, the Bengals are not going to pick until No. 28. Barring a trade up, it will be late Thursday night before the Bengals make their first pick. Fortunately, the betting market helps give us an idea of what to expect ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.
World Series preview set for this weekend in Atlanta
It might only be April, but a three-game weekend series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros is a potential World Series preview. Just ask the oddsmakers. At FanDuel Sportsbook, the Braves are the betting favorites to win it all with a price of +550. That equates to an implied probability of 15.38% as of late April, though Atlanta is the only team priced better than 7/1 at the moment.
South Carolina women’s basketball vs. Iowa odds: Who will win this Final Four showdown?
All eyes will be on ESPN on Friday evening when the South Carolina Gamecocks face the Iowa Hawkeyes in a much-anticipated Final Four showdown of the 2023 Women’s NCAA Tournament. Tipoff is slated for 9 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center in Dallas. This game pits the most dominant team in the sport against the most-exciting player in the country. The Gamecocks (36-0) are on the verge of becoming the first back-to-back champ since UConn accomplished the feat in 2015 and 2016.
Atlanta Braves enter 2023 campaign as a National League favorite
Expectations are high for an Atlanta Braves ball club that is two years removed from winning a World Series. Look no further than the sportsbooks to get a sense of what kind of season it could be for the Braves. After losing in the NLDS last year, Atlanta is priced at +400 to win the National League via the odds at Caesars Sportsbook. That puts the Braves in a tie with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets for the best odds to win the NL Pennant.
March Madness Second Round Bets: Sunday 3/19
The opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament will come to a close on Sunday, March 19. Is anyone else tired or is that just me? Our fourth consecutive full days of hoops should be a doozy, capped by a track meet between TCU and Gonzaga to close things out. No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson is trying to make the second weekend, while preseason darlings Creighton and Baylor are slated to square off in a game where futures go to die for the betting community.
South Carolina women’s basketball enters 2023 tourney as frontrunner
Let the madness begin. The South Carolina women’s basketball team will begin its title defense as the No. 1 overall seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The action is set to begin this weekend in what should be an exciting month of basketball. The Gamecocks are hoping to become the first back-to-back champ since the UConn Huskies accomplished the feat in 2005 and 2006. After going 32-0 and being the top team in college hoops all regular season, South Carolina has a really good chance of making history.
NCAA tournament Midwest Region preview: Can anyone stop top seed Houston?
Houston guard Jamal Shead reacts after a basket against Cincinnati during the first half AAC Tournament semifinals Saturday in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins) You have probably been told to pick upsets early in your NCAA tournament bracket before settling for chalk in the later rounds. That is especially true in the Midwest Region this year, which will have its Sweet 16 and Elite Eight take place in Kansas City, Missouri, during the second weekend.
NCAA tournament Midwest Region preview: Can anyone stop top seed Houston?
You have probably been told to pick upsets early in your NCAA tournament bracket before settling for chalk in the later rounds. That is especially true in the Midwest Region this year, which will have its Sweet 16 and Elite Eight take place in Kansas City, Missouri, during the second weekend. Houston is the No. 1 seed and seems poised to complete a storybook season by ending up in its own city for the Final Four.
March Madness Betting Trends
Now that we finally have our bracket, it is time to dive into all 68 teams slated to participate in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Read on for our best March Madness betting trends. Let the madness begin. The 2023 NCAA Tournament is set, and it is time to figure out who will be cutting down the nets. Historical trends tell us that our champion will be one of the top six teams on Ken Pomeroy's overall ratings heading into the tourney.
Purdue is favored, but odds say to expect a wide-open Big Ten tournament
The Purdue Boilermakers won the Big Ten regular-season title by a comfortable margin after going 15-5 in league play. No other team posted better than a 12-8 clip in conference action. But don’t let that fool you, because the Big Ten was as unpredictable as ever with 10 different teams winning double-digit games.
ACC men's basketball tournament odds: Can Clemson come up big?
The ACC regular-season title came down to the final day of the season, with the Virginia Cavaliers and Miami Hurricanes sharing a piece of the conference crown. They both went 15-5 in league play. Pittsburgh, which was picked to finish last in the league, finished right behind the two leaders with a 14-6 clip against ACC foes. Both Duke and Clemson also ended up going 14-6 in league action this past season.
Where Cincinnati men’s basketball stands in betting market ahead of final week
Just like that, there is only one week left in the 2022-23 college basketball regular season. As we approach the final days of February, March Madness is just around the corner for the most wonderful time of the year. Barring a magical run through the American Athletic Conference tournament, the Cincinnati men’s basketball team is unlikely to be in the NCAA Tournament picture. The Bearcats are 19-10 overall, including 10-6 in league play heading into the final week of the season.
Ohio State men’s basketball drops 7th straight cover during losing skid
The losing streak reached seven games for the Ohio State men’s basketball team on Thursday when the Buckeyes were blown out by a 92-75 margin at Iowa. Ohio State has not won a game since Jan. 21, which actually came at home against Iowa. During this skid, OSU (11-15, 3-12 Big Ten) has fallen to Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Northwestern, Michigan State and Iowa. While the Big Ten has plenty of quality opponents, this stretch has been brutal for the Buckeyes.
Bettors losing money on Ohio State men’s basketball during recent skid
Home Buckeyes Bettors losing money on Ohio State men’s basketball during recent skid Things have taken a turn for the worse on Ohio State’s 2022-23 men’s basketball campaign. The team has lost five in a row and 10 of its last 11 games. The Buckeyes (11-13) have just two wins since the calendar flipped to the new year. It all culminated in a 69-63 home loss to the Northwestern Wildcats on Thursday. OSU was actually a 5.5-point favorite for that contest, failing to cover the number by 11.5 points.
Clemson men’s basketball remains a favorite to win ACC following recent loss
The Clemson men’s basketball team suffered a setback earlier this week with a 62-54 road loss to Boston College on Tuesday. The Tigers were a 4.5-point favorite in that game but ultimately lost outright for the second time in the Atlantic Coast Conference season. Clemson is now 18-5 and 10-2 in league play. If the season ended today, Clemson would win the ACC since Virginia is in second place with a 9-2 league record. But obviously, the season doesn’t end today.
Clemson basketball sitting atop ACC, but what do the odds say?
Heading into the second weekend of the new year, the Clemson men’s basketball program is in sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Yes, you read that right. The Tigers, who are 14-3 overall and unranked, have started 6-0 in league play. It began with a 77-57 win over Wake Forest on Dec. 2, but Clemson has recently collected wins over NC State, Virginia Tech and Pittsburgh over the last two weeks.
Ravens at Bengals odds preview: Point spread, prediction for AFC Wild Card Round
An AFC North showdown will have the honor of being the Sunday Night Football matchup during Wild Card Weekend. The Cincinnati Bengals are set to host the Baltimore Ravens at 8:15 p.m. ET from Paycor Stadium in a game that will be televised on NBC. These teams just played in Week 18 in what turned out to be a mostly meaningless game, as the Bengals locked up the AFC North crown prior to last Sunday. Cincinnati still took care of business at home with a 27-16 victory.
Browns at Steelers odds preview: Point spread, prediction for Week 18 finale
There is no better way to end the NFL season than with an AFC North slugfest, in which one team still has postseason aspirations and the visiting team has a chance to play spoiler. The Pittsburgh Steelers will need to take care of business against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday to have a chance to qualify for the playoffs.
Ohio State vs. Georgia odds preview: Point spread, prediction for Peach Bowl semifinal showdown Original
This year’s Peach Bowl will send a team to the national championship game when the Georgia Bulldogs face the Ohio State Buckeyes in a College Football Playoff matchup. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31. The Bulldogs haven’t missed a beat since winning the national title over Alabama last year. They went 13-0 in their encore season, securing the SEC crown in the process and winning a dozen games by double digits.
Clemson vs. Tennessee odds preview: Point spread, prediction for Orange Bowl
In fitting fashion, college football fans will be treated to an all-orange affair in this year's Orange Bowl when the Tennessee Volunteers and the Clemson Tigers face off on Friday. Kickoff is slated for 8 p.m. ET from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
No. 12 Clemson vs. Louisville odds preview: Point spread, pick for Cardinals-Tigers matchup
A pair of ACC foes will square off in a Saturday afternoon matchup in Death Valley when the No. 12 Clemson Tigers welcome the Louisville Cardinals to town at 3:30 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. The Tigers (8-1, 6-0 ACC) are coming off a 35-14 thumping by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish last week. Even after their first loss of the season, the Tigers remain perfect in conference play and have already clinched a spot in the ACC Championship Game even as they look to rebound with a win.
No. 5 Clemson at Notre Dame odds preview: Spread, prediction for Tigers vs. Fighting Irish
In a Week 10 slate that features plenty of marquee matchups, college football fans will get a showdown between the Clemson Tigers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday at Notre Dame Stadium. This week’s matchup has lost some of its luster compared to previous years, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. Saturday’s road tilt might end up being Clemson’s last real hurdle of the regular season, as the Tigers aim to return to the College Football Playoff.
Ohio State at Penn State odds preview: Point spread, prediction for Buckeyes’ road trip
Happy Valley will host the Big Ten’s marquee matchup of the weekend when the Penn State Nittany Lions square off with the Ohio State Buckeyes in a game that could have a huge impact on the Big Ten race. The Buckeyes, who are ranked No. 2 with arguably the best roster in the nation, are favored by more than two touchdowns in this conference clash. They are 7-0 (4-0 in conference play) and have yet to be really challenged.
Colts at Titans betting preview: Indianapolis visits Tennessee as underdogs in crucial AFC South meeting
The Indianapolis Colts (3-2-1) and Tennessee Titans (3-2) are somehow already gearing up for their second and final meeting of the regular season. And this one could have major implications on the AFC South race. Coming off back-to-back division crowns, the Titans are once again back on top of the AFC South. They have won three games in a row since starting the year 0-2 and are fresh off a bye entering Sunday’s showdown at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
College football: South Carolina vs. Texas A&M point spread, trends, prediction
Fresh off a bye week for both teams, the South Carolina Gamecocks will square off with the Texas A&M Aggies under the bright lights at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Aggies have won their past eight meetings with the Gamecocks, including five by double digits, since the two teams started clashing on an annual basis back in 2014. But the odds and recent form tell us to expect a competitive contest this weekend.
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