Archive for April, 2015

The Milwaukee Brewers have been dreadful as a favorite and underdog this year. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1GKyZFt/Dan Zelazo

Milwaukee Brewers bad as underdog, favorite

April 30, 2015

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Handicapping, MLB:

What’s the best bet so far in the season’s first month in the National Central Division? The Milwaukee Brewers. No, it’s not because of the… Read More ›

Being a favorite at the Kentucky Derby isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1bjYBO6/Don Sniegowski

Odds stacked against American Pharoah

April 30, 2015

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Handicapping, Horse Racing:

When Fusaichi Pegasus started off the 2000s as the Kentucky Derby winner, he was the first favorite to win the Derby since 1979. The drought… Read More ›

The Atlanta Hawks will look to defy the odds of the NBA playoffs. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1JdcGbN/Erik Drost

NBA Playoffs: Best bet for May 1

April 30, 2015

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Handicapping, NBA:

One game will continue the NBA playoffs Thursday. This is the best bet as the first round of the playoffs wind down. Odds are provided… Read More ›

Incorporating more day games should be a priority for Major League Baseball. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1GxJRnx

Commentary: MLB needs more day games

April 30, 2015

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Handicapping, MLB:

When will Major League Baseball wise up and schedule at least one game each afternoon? Baseball fans would love it and gamblers would go wacky.… Read More ›

The Kansas City Royals have been as near as a sure bet as possible this season as an underdog. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1bg5pfL

Kansas City Royals a sure bet as an underdog

April 30, 2015

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Handicapping, MLB:

The Kansas City Royals have exceeded expectations so far this season, at least in the eyes of oddsmakers. Kansas City is 14-6 overall, and so… Read More ›

Derrick Rose will have to carry the Chicago Bulls to get out of the second round. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1OFXVFn/Jim Larrison

NBA Playoffs: Best bets for April 30

April 29, 2015

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Handicapping, NBA:

Two games will continue the NBA playoffs Thursday. Here are the two best bets as the playoffs continue. Odds are provided by Oddsshark.com. Postseason record so far:… Read More ›

Adrian Gonzalez has been the best fantasy option so far this season. Flickr/ http://bit.ly/1OBMUEW/Keith Allison

Fantasy’s best, worst and biggest surprises in April

April 29, 2015

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

Several stars and duds have already shone through during the first month of the Major League Baseball season. It’s almost May, so it’s become apparent… Read More ›

Jarred Cosart is a viable option this week for any fantasy team. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1zbf828/Tom Hagerty

Jarred Cosart a good option for spot start on fantasy roster

April 29, 2015

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

The mid-week waiver wire will come and go Wednesday, so it’s not too late to pick up an extra start in place of a replaceable… Read More ›

The Memphis Grizzlies will look to get a little more respect. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1GFyRKb/Doug Haslam

NBA Playoffs: Best bets for April 29

April 29, 2015

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Handicapping, NBA:

Two games will continue the NBA playoffs Wednesday. Here are the two best bets as the playoffs continue. Odds are provided by Oddsshark.com. Postseason record so far:… Read More ›

Jameis Winston is likely to go No. 1 in Thursday's NFL draft. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1Grfyig

Prop bets available for NFL draft

April 28, 2015

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Handicapping, NCAAF, NFL:

Jameis Winston is likely to go No. 1 in Thursday’s NFL draft. It’s so obvious that if you wager $1,500, you could win $100. According… Read More ›