Archive for April, 2016

Tom Brady should have another solid outing, so the Patriots should be backed in the NFL playoff picks. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1KCE5EA/ Keith Allison

Oddsmakers adjust Patriots value after Brady’s suspension

April 26, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

Much like the knee-jerk reactions from last year, the New England Patriots once again have diminished odds after Tom Brady’s suspension. It’s deja vu in… Read More ›

Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz should offer several good starts in the near future. Flickr/Keith Allison

Buchholz offers major upside for fantasy baseball owners

April 26, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

The Boston Red Sox have yet to win a game in which Clay Buchholz has started. And while the right-hander has struggled mightily this season,… Read More ›

Which Jordan Spieth will we see at the U.S. Open? Flickr

Spieth opens as slight favorite over McIlroy in U.S. Open

April 25, 2016

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Golf, Handicapping:

There’s a lot of golf to be played before the next major, but there’s no reason not to take a quick peek at the best… Read More ›

Taijuan Walker offers a quality two-start week next week. Flickr/Keith Allison

Matchups aren’t as scary for Taijuan Walker as previously thought

April 22, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

In deeper leagues, Seattle starting pitcher Taijuan Walker is nowhere to be found on the waiver wire. However, if you’re in a league with less… Read More ›

Russell Wilson is among the run of quarterbacks in round five of the fantasy football draft. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1F5ZDIw/Mark Morris

NFL conference championship futures feature familiar favorites

April 20, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

The 2016 Super Bowl will feature a rematch of the 2014 season’s rendition of the New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks. That’s at least… Read More ›

Jay Cutler had a better season than some expected last year and could lead the Bears to a sneaky week 10n Survivor pool victory. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1h1u2Q5

Way too early look at week 1 NFL odds

April 20, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

Oddsmakers are already tipping their hands at what teams they anticipate to jump out of the gate in 2016 in the NFL. Here’s the way… Read More ›

Joe Mauer is off to a surprising start this season. Flickr

See who will continue their surprising hot streaks in fantasy baseball

April 19, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

With the third week of the Major League Baseball season upon us, some of those surprising fantasy baseball stars have continued to produce. Sure, there’s… Read More ›

Quarterback Cam Newton should lead the Carolina Panthers in the week 15 NFL best bets. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1G1r1FZ/Keith Allison

Oddsmakers miss mark on Carolina, Denver game in week 1

April 18, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

With less than five months remaining before the NFL season kicks off, oddsmakers are betting two games in week 1 will be too close to call.… Read More ›

Ricky Nolasco can offer a solid back-end start this week. Flickr

Nolasco producing for fantasy baseball owners in early going

April 18, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

Don’t get too antsy about your fantasy baseball lineup just yet. My fantasy start has been atrocious personally, but as I’ve discovered in the past,… Read More ›

Carlos Rodon is gaining momentum as the year progresses. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1BEWvzK/ Brad Perkins

Carlos Rodon is best bet for two-start pitcher next week

April 14, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

So far, Carlos Rodon is avoiding the sophomore slump. That should be good news to fantasy baseball owners backing the former top draft pick for the… Read More ›