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4 Best MLB Strikeout Prop Bets for Thursday, April 17
Following a perfect 4-0 day on Wednesday, we're back with four more MLB strikeout prop bets for today's action.
by Andrew Brennan

NHL Playoffs First Round Predictions: What Are the Best Underdog Picks in Round 1?
With the playoffs a couple of days away, we look at the best underdog picks for the opening round.
by Gary Pearson

Capitals vs. Penguins Prediction, Expert Picks & NHL Odds: Best Bets & Player Props for Thursday, April 17
The Washington Capitals have one more tune-up game before the postseason as we provide our prediction and player props for their visit to Pittsburgh.
by Gary Pearson

Flames vs. Kings Prediction, Expert Picks & NHL Odds: Best Bets & Player Props for Thursday, April 17
How will the Calgary Flames cope with the bitter disappointment of falling short of making the playoffs when they play the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday? We predict the outcome and offer three player picks.
by Gary Pearson
NBA Picks and Predictions

Heat vs. Hawks Prediction, Expert Picks & NBA Odds: Best Bets for NBA Play-In Tournament
Gabe Henderson makes his Heat vs. Hawks prediction as the last domino falls in the NBA Play-In Tournament to set up the Eastern Conference playoff bracket.
by Gabe Henderson

Heat vs. Hawks Player Props & NBA Prop Bet Odds: Best Bets for NBA Play-In Tournament
The Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks battle on Friday night to determine who will move on to the NBA playoffs as the No. 8 seed, and we're offering our best player props for this high-stakes game.
by Andrew Brennan

Mavericks vs. Grizzlies Prediction, Expert Picks & NBA Odds: Best Bets for NBA Play-In Tournament
Gabe Henderson makes his Mavericks vs. Grizzlies prediction and expert picks ahead of Friday night's Western Conference clash in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
by Gabe Henderson

Bucks vs. Pacers Prediction, Game 1 Expert Picks & NBA Odds: Best Bets for NBA Playoffs
The Bucks and Pacers meet in the first NBA playoff game and we have you covered with moneyline, spread, and total picks.
by Philip Wood

Clippers vs. Nuggets Prediction, Game 1 Expert Picks & NBA Odds: Best Bets for NBA Playoffs
The Clippers and Nuggets meet for Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday, and we have you covered with moneyline, spread, and total picks.
by Philip Wood

Pistons vs. Knicks Prediction, Game 1 Expert Picks & NBA Odds: Best Bets for NBA Playoffs
The Pistons and Knicks clash for Game 1 of their series, and Madison Square Garden hasn't been intimidating for Detroit.
by Philip Wood

Timberwolves vs. Lakers Prediction, Game 1 Expert Picks & NBA Odds: Best Bets for NBA Playoffs
One of the most highly anticipated first-round series of the NBA playoffs features the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers, and we're offering our prediction and expert picks for Game 1 on Saturday night.
by Philip Wood

2025 NBA Championship Odds and Favorites To Win NBA Finals: Thunder-Celtics Favored to Square Off
The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA championship odds favorites, while the reigning-champion Boston Celtics stand opposite them heading into the 2025 NBA playoffs.
by Gabe Henderson
MLB Picks and Predictions

4 Best MLB Strikeout Prop Bets for Thursday, April 17
Following a perfect 4-0 day on Wednesday, we're back with four more MLB strikeout prop bets for today's action.
by Andrew Brennan

World Series Odds & Favorites 2025: Dodgers Are Massive Favorite Despite Recent Struggles
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the massive favorites by the latest 2025 World Series odds.
by Andrew Brennan

MLB Projected Win Totals & Over/Under Wins Odds 2025: Dodgers' Total Normalizes After Hot Start
Check out our look at the latest 2025 MLB win totals and Over/Under wins odds for every team with the regular season underway.
by Andrew Brennan

MLB Playoff Odds & Favorites 2025: Torpedo Bats Launch Yankees Into Top 3 Favorites
We're exploring the top MLB playoff odds with the regular season underway.
by Andrew Brennan

MLB MVP Odds & Favorites 2025: Judge, Ohtani Surge Ahead as Big Favorites
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the favorites in the 2025 MLB MVP odds to go back-to-back with the regular season underway.
by Andrew Brennan

MLB Rookie of the Year Odds & Favorites 2025: Campbell, Wilson Pull Away From Dominguez; Sasaki Back on Top
The MLB Rookie of the Year race has experienced a major shakeup in the early goings, as Kristian Campbell has surpassed Jasson Dominguez as the favorite in the AL and Roki Sasaki returns to the top in the NL.
by Andrew Brennan

Cy Young Odds & Favorites 2025: Skenes, Crochet Own Commanding Leads as Favorites
Paul Skenes serves as the favorite by the 2025 Cy Young odds in the NL, and Garrett Crochet has overtaken Tarik Skubal in the AL.
by Andrew Brennan
NHL Picks and Predictions

Capitals vs. Penguins Prediction, Expert Picks & NHL Odds: Best Bets & Player Props for Thursday, April 17
The Washington Capitals have one more tune-up game before the postseason as we provide our prediction and player props for their visit to Pittsburgh.
by Gary Pearson

Flames vs. Kings Prediction, Expert Picks & NHL Odds: Best Bets & Player Props for Thursday, April 17
How will the Calgary Flames cope with the bitter disappointment of falling short of making the playoffs when they play the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday? We predict the outcome and offer three player picks.
by Gary Pearson

Stanley Cup Odds & Round 1 Matchups Confrimed: Which Teams Have the Advantage in Round 1?
The Montreal Canadiens emphatically placed the last piece in the first-round puzzle as we analyze the Round 1 matchups, offering insight regarding which teams have the advantage.
by Gary Pearson

Stanley Cup Odds Ahead of the Playoffs: Stats, Trends to Base Your NHL Picks & Predictions On
As you decide which team or teams to back with the NHL playoffs finally here, you'll want to use these stats to inform your Stanley Cup prediction.
by Gary Pearson

Stanley Cup Odds & Favorites 2025: Avalanche, Panthers Co-Favorites Entering Playoffs
The Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers are the Stanley Cup odds co-favorites, with the playoffs starting on Saturday.
by Gary Pearson

Hart Trophy Odds 2025: Hellebucyk, Draisaitl Neck and Neck Favorites Down the Stretch
Between Connor Hellebuyck and Leon Draisaitl, our best sports betting sites are split on who the Hart Trophy odds favorite is.
by Gary Pearson

Calder Trophy Odds 2025: Hutson Maintains Huge Lead Over Celebrini
According to our best sports betting sites, Lane Hutson is almost a shoo-in to win the Calder Trophy after building a massive lead over Macklin Celebrini.
by Gary Pearson

2025 Conn Smythe Trophy Odds: Hellebuyck, MacKinnon, McDavid Open as Favorites for Playoff MVP
Connor Hellebuyck, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid have opened as the Conn Smythe Trophy odds favorites.
by Gary Pearson

Norris Trophy Odds 2025: Makar the Runaway Favorite, Werenski Way Behind
Stop us if you've heard this before. Cale Makar will almost certainly win the Norris Trophy.
by Gary Pearson
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WrestleMania 41 Predictions, Picks & WWE Odds: Cena Gets it Done for a 17th Time
WrestleMania 41 heads to Vegas with blockbuster matches, surprise twists, and odds shaping every outcome. We share our picks here.
by James Bisson

WrestleMania 41 Betting Odds & Favorites: Latest WWE Betting Lines
We're looking at the best WrestleMania 41 odds for the premier WWE event on April 19-20.
by Matt Burke

Canada Election Odds: Carney's Liberals Pull Away as Favorites for Majority Ahead of April 28 Election
We're looking at a variety of betting markets ahead of the next Canadian federal election, set for April 28, as Mark Carney's Liberals inch toward a majority government.
by Andrew Reid

2025 UFL Championship Odds: Stallions Surpass Battlehawks as Favorite Ahead of Week 4
After sliding behind the St. Louis Battlehawks, the reigning champion Birmingham Stallions have retaken their lead as UFL championship odds favorites.
by Rob Paul

Kentucky Derby Odds and Betting Favorites: Betting Lines for Churchill Downs
A look at Kentucky Derby odds while look at the betting history of the famed race at Churchill Downs. Journalism and Sandman are expected to be the favorites.
by Andrew Reid

WNBA Championship Odds 2025: Liberty Top Board Following Draft; Caitlin Clark MVP Favorite
The New York Liberty are the favorites to win the WNBA Championship after taking home the tile last year, while Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever are the most significant risers.
by Rob Paul
Soccer Picks and Predictions

EPL Title Odds 2024-25: Liverpool Become Massive Favorites With Win vs. Man City Plus Arsenal Loss
Check out our top Premier League title odds for the 2024-25 campaign, with Liverpool sitting alone atop the table.
by Andrew Brennan

2028 Copa America Odds & Betting Favorites: Can Argentina Win a Third Straight?
Argentina captured a second-straight Copa America title in 2024, and now we're looking ahead to the 2028 version the event.
by Andrew Reid

2026 World Cup Odds: Spain, France the Co-Favorites
France, Spain and Brazil headline the favorites by the World Cup odds for the 2026 tournament in North America.
by Andrew Reid

Women's World Cup Odds: Spain Will Attempt Title Defense
Spain defeated England in the previous Women's World Cup and will attempt to defend its title in 2027.
by Esten McLaren
Golf Picks

Corales Puntacana Championship Picks to Win & Odds 2025: Backing a LONG Shot
Keith Mitchell (+1600) is the betting favorite by the Corales Puntacana Championship odds as the PGA Tour returns to the Dominican Republic for this week's alternate event.
by Esten McLaren

2025 PGA Championship Odds & Updated Betting Lines: McIlroy Joins Scheffler as Co-Favorites
Rory McIlroy joined Scottie Scheffler as a co-favorite by the PGA Championship odds following his Masters victory, and he heads to Quail Hollow Club with plenty of success.
by Esten McLaren

U.S. Open Odds & Updated Betting Lines 2025: Scheffler Stays Clear Favorite for Oakmont
Scottie Scheffler, predictably, opened as the betting favorite by the 2025 U.S. Open odds as the year's third major will return to Oakmont Country Club.
by Esten McLaren

British Open Odds & Updating Lines 2025: Scheffler Leads Favorites to Royal Portrush
Scottie Scheffler is the 2025 British Open betting favorite over Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele as the tournament heads back to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.
by Esten McLaren

FedEx Cup Odds & Betting Lines 2025: McIlroy Grows Lead in Standings, Scheffler Remains Favorite
Scottie Scheffler remains the betting favorite by the 2025 FedEx Cup odds, but Rory McIlroy grew his lead in the standings after a Masters victory.
by Esten McLaren

Ryder Cup Odds 2025: USA the Betting Favorite for Bethpage Black
Early odds are already available for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black as the tournament returns to American soil with Team USA the favorite for the event running Sept. 26-28.
by Esten McLaren

2026 Masters Odds: Scheffler Opens as Betting Favorite Over McIlroy
The 2026 Masters odds opened in the hours following Rory McIlroy's first career green jacket victory, but it's Scottie Scheffler who remains the betting favorite to win at Augusta National Golf Course.
by Esten McLaren
UFC Picks and Predictions

Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett Prediction, Expert Picks & Odds: UFC 314
Themistoklis Alexis makes his Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett prediction ahead of their co-main event at UFC 314.
by Themistoklis Alexis

Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes Prediction, Expert Picks & Odds: UFC 314
Themistoklis Alexis makes his Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes prediction ahead of tonight's UFC 314 main event.
by Themistoklis Alexis

UFC 314 Odds & Betting Lines Tonight: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Card and Info
UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes is set to go, along with Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett tonight, and we have the lines and info for the whole card.
by Andrew Reid

UFC Predictions & Odds: Expert Picks for UFC 313 - Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev
Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev highlights tonight's UFC 313 card, and we're breaking down the marquee matchup.
by Gabe Henderson

Pereira vs. Ankalaev Prediction, Expert Picks & Odds: UFC 313
We're looking at Saturday's UFC 313 main event and providing our Pereira vs. Ankalaev prediction and expert picks.
by Themistoklis Alexis

UFC 313 Odds: Pereira vs. Ankalaev Betting Lines, Official Weigh-Ins, Card and Info
The light heavyweight title is on the line when Alex Pereira looks to defend his title against Magomed Ankalaev on Saturday; we look at that fight and the rest of the UFC 313 card.
by Andrew Reid

Francis Ngannou: "I'm Not Done With Boxing"; Deontay Wilder His Opponent of Choice
Francis Ngannou is keen to fight Deontay Wilder, doesn't expect a mega-fight with Jon Jones to materialize and wouldn't mind another crack at Tyson Fury.
by James Bisson

UFC Predictions & Odds: Expert Picks for UFC 312 - Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Sean Strickland 2 highlights Saturday's UFC 312, and we're breaking down the marquee matchup.
by Gabe Henderson
NFL Picks and Predictions

2025 NFL Draft Odds: Ward Massive Favorite To Go No. 1; Travis Hunter Leads Odds To Go No. 2
The Tennessee Titans and new general manager Mike Borgonzi hold the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft with Cam Ward expected to land in Nashville and Travis Hunter the favorite to go No. 2.
by Rob Paul

Who's Performing 2026 Halftime Show? Miley Cyrus, Chappell Roan Favorites to Play Super Bowl 60
Miley Cyrus (+500) and Chappell Roan (+600) are the favorites to perform the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 8.
by Esten McLaren

NFL Projected Win Totals & Over/Under Wins Odds 2025: Bills, Ravens, Chiefs, Eagles Lead Way
The Eagles and Chiefs, the defending champions in each conference, are among the teams leading the early NFL win totals.
by Sean Tomlinson

NFL MVP Odds 2025-26: Jackson Leads Allen, Mahomes, Burrow as Opening Favorite
Lamar Jackson opened as the betting favorite by the 2026 NFL MVP odds after finishing as the runner-up to Josh Allen.
by Gary Pearson

NFL Offensive Player of the Year Odds 2025-26: Barkley Opens as Favorite After Win
Saquon Barkley opened as the betting favorite by the 2025-26 NFL Offensive Player of the Year odds after winning his first award days before the Super Bowl.
by Sean Tomlinson

NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds 2025-26: Watt, Garrett Open as Favorites
The 2025-26 NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds have opened with T.J. Watt as the betting favorite following Pat Surtain II's win at NFL Honors.
by Sean Tomlinson

NFL Coach of the Year Odds 2025: Ben Johnson is the Early Favorite
New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is the early favorite to be named the next NFL Coach of the Year.
by Sean Tomlinson

NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds 2025-26: Hutchinson Favorite Over Prescott, McCaffrey
Aidan Hutchinson is the early NFL Comeback Player of the Year odds favorite for 2025-26, leading Dak Prescott and Christian McCaffrey.
by Sean Tomlinson
College Football Picks and Predictions

Early College Football National Championship Predictions & Odds: 2026 Picks to Win CFP
Following Ohio State winning the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, we're looking at which programs are the most interesting to back to win the college football national championship in 2026.
by Rob Paul

College Football National Championship Odds 2026: Ohio State, Texas Early Title Favorites
Ohio State opens up as the 2026 college football national championship odds favorite with Texas, Georgia, and Oregon among contenders.
by Gabe Henderson

2026 CFP National Championship Predictions, Odds: Two SEC Picks (and Nebraska)
Gabe Henderson makes his 2026 national championship predictions while picking a favorite, contender, and long shot to back from the odds.
by Gabe Henderson

Heisman Trophy Odds & Favorites 2025: Manning, Nussmeier, Klubnik Favorites
The 2025 Heisman Trophy odds favor the returning quarterbacks with Texas' Arch Manning and LSU's Garrett Nussmeier as the early favorites.
by Gabe Henderson

Heisman Trophy Predictions: Should You Bet on Arch Manning?
While Arch Manning didn't open as the Heisman Trophy odds favorite, the Texas QB is certainly in position to win the award, but who could challenge him?
by Rob Paul

Georgia Football 2025 Season Preview: Way-Too-Early Predictions, Odds & Schedule
The Bulldogs couldn't capitalize last season as preseason favorites, but they'll be back in the title mix next year with a loaded roster.
by C Jackson Cowart

Oregon Football 2025 Season Preview: Way-Too-Early Predictions, Odds & Schedule
The Ducks couldn't cap off an undefeated season with a national title, but they'll be back in the mix next year after a strong Big Ten debut.
by C Jackson Cowart
College Basketball Picks and Predictions

2026 March Madness Predictions, Early Odds & Picks: Who Will Win the 2026 NCAA Tournament?
Is Michigan State best equipped to rise next season? And what about Memphis as a long shot? We dive in with our 2026 March Madness predictions.
by Philip Wood

March Madness Odds 2026: Duke, Houston Favorites With Florida Long Shot To Repeat
Duke and Houston are the 2026 March Madness odds favorites to win the NCAA Championship, with reigning champion Florida a long shot by the early odds.
by Rob Paul

Wooden Award Odds & Betting Lines 2025: Flagg Becomes Fourth Freshman to Win
Duke's Cooper Flagg became just the fourth freshman to win the Wooden Award after closing as the clear favorite.
by Rob Paul

Final Four Odds & March Madness Betting Lines for Men's NCAA Tournament
While the Final Four odds aren't available yet for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, there are plenty of March Madness betting lines ahead of next season.
by Rob Paul

March Madness MVP Odds: 2025 Men's Final Four Most Outstanding Player
We look at the best betting odds, analysis, and history of the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player award. Walter Clayton is now the favorite.
by Rob Paul

Women's Wooden Award Odds 2025: Watkins Wins Despite Injury
USC's JuJu Watkins was named the women's Wooden Award winner after closing as a slight favorite.
by Rob Paul
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