Pop Culture Betting Articles

Friends Reunion Betting Odds: What Will Happen in TV Event of the Year
by Docsports.com - 5/20/2021

A lot of people were willing to bet that a ‘Friends’ reunion would never happen. But despite over a year’s worth of production and COVID-related delays, HBO Max is set to release ‘Friends: The Reunion’ on Thursday, May 27. ‘Friends: The Reunion’ will not be an episode of ‘Friends’. Instead, it is a 75-minute event featuring interviews with the cast and “rare behind-the-scenes footage” from prior filming. Originally, the special was supposed to be filmed over two days in March 2020.

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Betting Odds and Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 2/17/2021

When I’m done handicapping games for the day and taking a look ahead at the following day’s odds, I often watch a variety of games at night. This is the time I usually start to think about props. I’m an entertainment props oddsmaker for a major global sportsbook. This down time is when I start to think of some crazy props that will get a lot of attention and provide entertainment for bettors. And this week I had a blast researching the music industry.

Possible Tiger King Movie and Other Betting Props from Popular Netflix Doc
by Raphael Esparza - 4/2/2020

Who needs sports? OK, I still do, but as a global oddsmakers and handicapper I'm trying to post betting odds on pretty much everything else since sports are a no go right now. So why not post odds on the highly watched Netflix docuseries show Tiger King. Yes, you can now bet on the show.

NBA 2K Players Tournament Predictions with Betting Odds and Picks
by Alan Harris - 4/2/2020

With pretty much everyone quarantined, starving for betting action, and the networks starting for live content, we present to you an NBA 2K Tournament featuring 16 NBA players that will be shown on the ESPN family of networks starting Friday evening. Now, this isn't going to be nearly as much fun as betting on the actual NBA, but I think it's going to be a fun thing to put some pizza money down on and takes everyone's mind off what is going on in the world.

WrestleMania 36 Predictions with Odds and Expert Betting Picks
by Raphael Esparza - 4/1/2020

WWE WrestleMania is live this Saturday and Sunday from an empty WWE Performance Center! Given the times we are living in now, I'm just glad to see this WWE event! Originally WrestleMania was slated to take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay this Sunday. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, even WWE had to change their ways.

First Movie Studio to Release Coronavirus Movie: Odds and Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 3/25/2020

In these uncertain times as an oddsmaker, not only am I looking for stuff to post for all bettors, but at the same time I'm looking to give the reader a laugh. I don't care if we take any bets on some odds that I have posted globally, but if I can provide some enjoyable entertainment to relax the nervousness in the world, I'm happy.

2020 Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Alan Harris - 3/18/2020

Let's face it, America is in shambles right now. The coronavirus has brought the country to a screeching halt. Governors from the west to the east coast have mandated all but non-essential businesses to shut their doors. People are self-quarantining themselves in fear of catching the virus, and the case numbers of people who have it are increasing every day.

2020 Razzie Awards Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 3/11/2020

Nothing is better for me to unwind from handicapping and oddsmaking than watching movies. But I'm not going to lie, watching films that are nominated for Razzie Awards is eye-popping horrible. Why am I talking about bad movies? Because it's that time of year you betting degenerates, Saturday night is the 40th Annual Razzie Awards for the worst in movies.

2020 Oscars Odds with Expert Academy Awards Betting Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 2/5/2020

This is the first Sunday of the year that the NFL will not be on the big screens. However, if you are looking for action, jump over to the entertainment side of the betting spectrum. During the last three years, the Academy Awards betting outcomes have been chalky, but I see a different outcome Sunday night.

2020 Coachella Odds: Bet on Rage Against the Machine Protest
by Raphael Esparza - 1/7/2020

What took me so long to post Coachella betting odds? Social media blew up when the 2020 Coachella lineup was announced. And when I saw the names being displayed my one-minded gambling head, I thought about how I could create some more Coachella buzz in a gambling point-of-view.

2020 Golden Globes Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 12/31/2019

Sunday night kicks off another entertainment award season, and of course the first awards show is the Golden Globes. Global sports book MyBookie was one of the first online books to release odds on the 77th Golden Globe Awards. The Golden Globes air live on Sunday night, Jan. 5, 2020, and I know I will have lots of action on the Globes betting board!

Rise of Skywalker Betting Odds: Predictions for Star Wars Deaths
by Ricky Dimon and Raphael Esparza - 12/16/2019

It's the most wonderful time of the year. No, not because Christmas is less than two weeks away; it's because not only is there NFL, bowl games, and basketball to bet on, but you can also get in on some action with Star Wars.

Rise of Skywalker Prop Bets: Will Baby Yoda Make Appearance?
by Ricky Dimon and Raphael Esparza - 12/13/2019

Has betting on football, baseball, and other traditional sports been a menace for you of late? No matter. There is still time to awaken, rise, strike back, attack, and get some revenge. Star Wars betting props are here to give you a new hope.

Star Wars Prop Bets: Will Rise of Skywalker be Top Grossing All Time?
by Ricky Dimon and Raphael Esparza - 12/12/2019

Is the force with you when it comes to Star Wars prop betting? Well, there's only one way to find out. And find out you can (cue Yoda voice). Doc's Sports handicapper Raphael Esparza has produced all types of Star Wars betting props for the upcoming The Rise of Skywalker, which is set to hit theatres just before Christmas. He has you covered for everything from the film's success (or lack thereof?) to a potential Baby Yoda appearance to family relationships all the way to survival odds.

2019 VMA Awards Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 8/23/2019

It's that time again, and this is a show that reminds me how old I really am! Monday, Aug. 26 is the 36th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark. This will be the first VMA ceremony held in New Jersey, with Sebastian Maniscalco hosting the event.

2019 WWE SummerSlam Betting Odds and Oddsmaker Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 8/9/2019

The sports gambling world is fully focused on Week 1 of the NFL Preseason, but Sunday is another big gambling event. No, I'm not talking about English Premier League that kicks off this weekend or Major League Baseball, but I'm talking about the big WWE pay-per-view event in Toronto. Yes, I'm talking about WWE SummerSlam that takes place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

Bet on the Outcome of Stranger Things Season 3
by Raphael Esparza - 6/22/2019

The July 4 holiday falls on a Thursday this year! Usually the Fourth of July provides me with some Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest wagers, fireworks at night, and a nice glass of scotch. However, this year is different. The mega hit Stranger Things Season 3 appears on Netflix on Thursday, July 4, and I know what I'm doing throughout the holiday weekend! Fans can't wait to return to the Upside Down, and the last trailer has shown us the gate was not officially closed.

2019 WWE Money In The Bank Betting Odds and Expert Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 5/17/2019

WWE Money in the Bank is live this Sunday from the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, and this event should be interesting. Son Sunday night Becky Lynch will defend two of her championship titles, and we could see history in the making.

Biggest Movies of the Summer: Box Office Betting Props with Expert Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 5/14/2019

We don't always have to talk about football, baseball, basketball, and horse racing. But we do have to talk about betting all the time - what else is there worth talking about? When there is no game worth watching, we can always go to a movie. And with the peak summer movie season starting to get rolling, we can bet on which summer movie is going to have the biggest box office on the opening weekend - including both domestic and global totals.

Prop Odds and Expert Betting Predictions for the King of Jeopardy
by Trevor Whenham - 4/25/2019

I had not watched Jeopardy in a very long time. I used to be obsessed - even going so far as making the contestant pool in 2006 - but those days are long gone. But the last week or so it has been appointment viewing. If you've missed it, Las Vegas sports bettor James Holzhauer has been making a mockery of the game, dominating in ways that we have just never seen in the long history of this game.