Pop Culture Betting Articles

Who Dies in the Walking Dead Season 7 Premier? Odds and Betting Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 6/29/2016

It's never too early to start over thinking about the next season of "The Walking Dead", and for me it's never too early to lay some entertainment betting action. Season 6 ended with an epic cliffhanger as the character Negan with his baseball bat "Lucille" wrapped in barbed wire is getting ready to smash a major character to death.

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Trevor Whenham - 6/29/2016

Why? Every time I see the highlights of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 I ask myself why in the world this exists. I once made the mistake of watching the whole contest. It's years later and I still haven't recovered. It's just plain disgusting - a spotlight for freaks. There are odds on it, though - I'll bet on the most disgusting humans on the planet if the price is right. So, is the price right? Let's take a look.

2016 WWE Money in the Bank Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 6/16/2016

WWE's PPV Money in the Bank is live this Sunday from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and this PPV will be so much better than the last big event. I still can't believe this will be the seventh straight year that the WWE has featured a match giving one guy a title shot if he wins the Money in the Bank match. We should see some great matches this Sunday with John Cena back, and of course the Money in the Bank match is always fun to watch. Money in the Bank usually sets up a great SummerSlam card, and feuds that start this Sunday could end at SummerSlam.

Who will Die Next on Game of Thrones? Expert Predictions with Betting Odds
by Raphael Esparza - 6/16/2016

It's no secret that "Game of Thrones" is one of the hottest shows on TV and one of the most talked about shows on social media and at office water coolers and family gatherings and dinner with friends. The sixth season of Game of Thrones ends in two weeks, and the next two episodes are going to be epic and jaw-dropping. It's also no secret that we will see a huge shocking death in the next couple of episodes. Therefore, while we wait, let's lay some cash down on who will get the axe in the next couple of weeks of Game of Thrones.

2016 WWE Extreme Rules Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 5/19/2016

If you are wondering why I didn't do a preview for WWE Payback (May 1) a couple of weeks ago, it's because I knew another PPV was only three weeks away! WWE PPV Extreme Rules is live this Sunday from the Prudential Center in Newark, and this PPV will be so much better than the last event.

Odds for Michael Strahan's Replacement on "Live!" Morning Talk Show
by Raphael Esparza - 4/24/2016

I guess when the Mouse says don't tell anybody, you listen to that Mouse because boy did the entertainment world get a shock last week. After four years sitting beside Kelly Ripa, former New York Giants football star Michael Strahan has decided to part ways from "Live! with Kelly and Michael".

2016 WWE WrestleMania Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 3/30/2016

WWE PPV WrestleMania is live this Sunday from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and WrestleMania is the Super Bowl of wrestling entertainment. WrestleMania always brings out the entertainment stars, and this year ESPN Sports Center will be live at WrestleMania. We should see some great matches this Sunday, and I'm hoping we see more mind-blowing upsets like the last couple of years with Seth Rollins winning and two years ago with Brock Lesnar beating Undertaker.

2016 Oscars Odds with Betting Tips and Expert Predictions
by Chris Vasile - 2/27/2016

On Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, the film industry, including actors and actresses alike, will descend on California to take part in the 88th Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. It should be noted that even if you are not up to date with pop-culture news, you should know that this is Leonardo DiCaprio's world and we are all just living in it.

2016 Razzies Awards Odds and Betting Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 2/22/2016

It's awards season and yes, all focus is on the 88th Academy Awards ceremony Sunday, February 28th. But the Saturday night before the Oscarshostsan even better awards night: the 35th Annual Razzies awards for the 'Worst' in movies and our friends over at MyBookie have posted odds for all categories.

Bet on a True Underdog: Puppy Bowl Odds and Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 2/1/2016

I always tell people you can put odds up on anything and you will get action no matter what it is, and our friends over at 5Dimes haven't proven us wrong yet. Don't hate the messenger and don't tell me that I have a gambling problem because of what I'm going to throw down on this Super Bowl Sunday.

2016 WWE Royal Rumble Odds and Predictions for Sunday PPV
by Raphael Esparza - 1/21/2016

Sunday night in Orlando at the Amway Center is the 2016 Royal Rumble, and what an event it will be! The first WWE PPV of the year will have excitement and outstanding betting opportunities, and I can guarantee we will see some unbelievable surprises.

2016 Golden Globe Awards Betting Odds with Picks and Expert Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 1/4/2016

It's that time of year again when the awards season starts, and the first one is the Golden Globes. Our friends over at MyBookie.ag were one of the first online books to release odds on the 73rd Golden Globe Awards. The Golden Globe Awards air live on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, and I know I will have lots of action on the Golden Globes betting board. Some of these categories have huge favorites, but they also have outstanding value. At this time I will show you the opening odds on the 73rd Golden Globes Awards and tell you if you should jump on some long shots or take the favorite.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Betting Props with Odds and Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 12/7/2015

We are less then two weeks away from "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" hitting the theaters, and fans are going completely nuts over this seventh mega Star Wars movie. Not only can you buy your movie tickets, merchandise and food now, but you can also lay down some betting action on the movie of all holiday movies.

WWE 2015 Survivor Series Odds and Betting Predictions for Sunday's PPV
by Raphael Esparza - 11/20/2015

Sunday night in Atlanta, Survivor Series is live, and what a historical evening this WWE pay-per-view will be. After a very good pay-per-view Hell in the Cell last month, Sunday night should have some outstanding and shocking moments. Some big WWE stars will not be at this PPV, but I see the new generation and old timers putting on an outstanding show.

WWE Hell in a Cell Odds and Betting Predictions for Sunday PPV
by Raphael Esparza - 10/23/2015

The stars will be out Sunday in Los Angeles as the Staples Center will be jam packed to watch the final match between Brock Lesnar against the Undertaker. After an uneventful pay-per-view Night of Champions at the Staples Center, it should provide an outstanding wrestling evening. With seven matches on the main card, we will see some upsets happening Sunday night.

WWE Night of Champions Odds and Betting Predictions for Sunday PPV
by Raphael Esparza - 9/18/2015

Houston, Seth Rollins will have a problem! Sunday night the WWE PPV Night of Champions is at the Toyota Center in Houston, and what a PPV lineup card the WWE has planned Sunday night. After a non-buzz or lack of surprise Summerslam last month, this Sunday night in Houston should provide the excitement and hopefully give us some great upcoming feuds for the next couple of months.

The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror Betting Odds and Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 9/16/2015

"The Simpsons" really know how to turn heads around with their Halloween episodes. "Don't have a cow, Man!" It could be the last time we hear that phrase because the 26th annual installment of Treehouse of Horror will feature Sideshow Bob (voiced by Kelsey Grammer) finally getting his man or boy. Sideshow Bob will get his revenge and has been trying to kill Bart Simpson for 25 years now, ever since Season 1 when Bart got him arrested (Episode: Krusty Gets Busted).

2015 Emmy Awards Odds and Expert Betting Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 9/8/2015

It's time to try on a new tuxedo or call your favorite clothing designer because the new fall season TV shows start soon, and that also means the Emmy Awards are getting ready to air. The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards honor the best in U.S. Primetime television from June 1, 2014, until May 31, 2015. The Emmy Awards will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, and of course Bovada Online sportsbook has odds on this big TV event.

WWE SummerSlam Odds and Betting Predictions for Sunday PPV
by Raphael Esparza - 8/20/2015

As the Beastie Boys said it perfectly, "No Sleep Till Brooklyn"! Sunday night the biggest WWE PPV of the summer takes place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and I can guarantee the crowd will be rowdy. After a boring and not-too-surprising Battleground PPV in July, the WWE universe is waiting on pins and needles for a mind-blowing SummerSlam.

Who will Rule the Throne in HBO's Game of Thrones? Betting Odds and Predictions
by Raphael Esparza - 8/17/2015

HBO has some of the best shows around, and there's no question "Game of Thrones" has to be one the premium cable channel's best. Game of Thrones is one of my favorites on TV, and this epic show is based on the novels written by George R. R. Martin. Five books have been written so far, and HBO has filmed five seasons. It's anyone's guess what will happen next. Will it follow the books? Or has the show veered off the original story? Our friends over at Bovada have posted odds on who will be the ruling King or Queen of Westeros at the end of the series.