Sports Handicapping Articles

Big Problems to Profits: How One Bettor Found the Cheat Code to Beat the Sportsbooks
by Anonymous - 10/7/2024

When I first met August Young, he was a young kid trying to make his way in the sports betting world. Standing in the MGM sportsbook back in 2013, this 22 year old caught my attention in more ways than one. Sitting at one of the tables near the betting counter, he had his laptop out in front of him surrounded by papers full of statistics, a pen and pad and a lockbox by his side.

Which US States Earn the Most Taxes from Casinos and Sports Betting?
by Docsports.com - 8/1/2024

This study from Doc’s Sports examines the tax revenue collected from casinos and sports betting in various states and provides valuable insights into the economic impact of commercial casinos and sports betting across the country. The commercial casino and sports betting industries in the United States have experienced substantial growth in recent years, significantly contributing to state tax revenues.

Olympics Men’s Golf Props with Odds and Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 7/30/2024

The PGA is taking the week off, but many of the world's best golfers are not. Sixty of the world's best will be vying for a coveted gold medal at Le Golf Nacional in the beautiful French capital of Paris. If the name of this course rings a bell, it may be because this is where the 2018 Ryder Cup was played. The Europeans beat the Americans 17 ½ to 10 ½. Strangely enough, there is a grand total of zero Americans from that team playing in this week's Olympic field.

2024 Olympic Men’s 3x3 Basketball Betting Odds and Predictions
by Mike Allen - 7/29/2024

I remember running 3x3 at my house after school. For me, it was better, honestly. We didn't have to run up and down the court, and there wasn't that one cherry-picker who never got back on defense. The Olympics have added quite a few events. Several are a bit silly, but I don't include 3x3 basketball on that list.

Olympics Medal Counts by Country: Over and Under Best Bets
by Mike Allen - 7/26/2024

It's a crazy time to be alive halfway through 2024. The last two weeks alone here in the USA have provided enough drama for a year. The 2024 Summer Olympics could not be coming at a better time. Professional sports bring groups of people together, but not an entire country.

2024 College World Series Betting Odds and Predictions
by Matt Zitt - 6/13/2024

The field of 64 teams is down to eight, as four ACC teams and four SEC teams punched their tickets to Omaha, Nebraska over the weekend. The top four seeds in the tournament all advanced, including a first-time College World Series participant and some of the best offenses in the country. Florida boasts one of the most electrifying players in the nation, Jac Caglianone, who brings his two-way ability like Shohei Ohtani in the big leagues.

A Statistical Analysis of NCAA Athlete NIL Earning Potential
by Docsports.com - 5/6/2024

New research from Doc’s Sports, analyzed and ranked the top 100 NCAA athletes earning potential from NIL deals as a result of TikTok followers. In the rapidly evolving landscape of collegiate athletics, the emergence of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights has reshaped the game.

WAGs of MLB: Who has the largest social media following and earning potential?
by Docsports.com - 5/6/2024

The landscape of influencer marketing has proven to be lucrative for the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of Major League Baseball (MLB) players. New research by Doc’s Sports looks into the WAGs social media power, showing some with substantial earning potential.

2024 College Baseball National Championship Odds and Expert Predictions
by Matt Zitt - 2/19/2024

It is February and that means college baseball is gearing up and The Road to Omaha for the College World Series. A total of 305 Division I teams will compete for a chance at the trophy. Last year saw the LSU Tigers knock off the Florida Gators in the College World Series final. The Tigers had Paul Skenes, an Air Force transfer, transforming into one of the best college pitchers ever. Now we turn our attention to the 2024 season that sees Wake Forest, LSU, Florida, and Arkansas as the four favorites to win this year’s championship. Doc’s Sports will break down some of this season’s best picks and underdogs below.

Super Bowl Picks - 2024 Super Bowl Picks for betting Super Bowl 58
by Docsports.com - 1/23/2024

This year you can get Super Bowl Picks from any of the handicappers on the Doc's Sports website for only $30. This will include the side play (against the spread) the total and any proposition bets offered by the individual handicapper. Be sure to check out each of the Expert Handicappers on our drop-down menu on the top of this page for free picks and updated information.

Reviews of the Five Best Online Sportsbooks in the US
by Dave Schwab - 10/9/2023

As the majority of states have legal sports betting in the US market, there are five online sportsbooks that have the best websites and mobile apps for wagering on games and sporting events. The following reviews of these online sports betting sites are a snapshot of each one as far as available states, iOS/Android mobile betting app ratings and highlighted features.

TIME Magazine Ranks MGM Resorts as the Best 2023 Gaming Company
by Dave Schwab - 9/25/2023

TIME has ranked MGM Resorts one of the best gaming companies in the world for 2023. According to the US publication, MGM was the top gaming company out of 750 worldwide public organizations and ranked 218 in the survey. The statistical data collected by Statista also confirmed these findings.

Kentucky Rolled Out Legal Retail Sportsbooks on Sept. 7
by Dave Schwab - 9/11/2023

Retail sportsbooks in Kentucky rolled out legal sports betting across the state on Sept. 7. Going live with in-person sports wagers was perfectly timed with the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football in Week 1 of the NFL regular season.

Bet365 Sportsbook Launches in Arizona
by Dave Schwab - 9/3/2023

With a partnership of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, bet365 has launched a retail and online sportsbook in Arizona. Bet365 is the 17th legal sports betting site in the state as the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) recently announced that the sportsbook was awarded an event wagering operator’s license.

Impending Alien Invasion! You can Bet on That!
by Mike Allen - 8/29/2023

It's just a matter of time at this point, right? After multiple sightings and abduction stories, has the United States government finally admitted that there is something else in the universe besides human life? If so, what? Can we get some details? Is this going to be like the JFK files that were sealed up and barely released, only to be sealed up again?

Rivers Casino Philadelphia Earns Top Honors for BetRivers Sportsbook
by Dave Schwab - 8/29/2023

Earlier this August, Rivers Casino Philadelphia earned 21 Best of Gaming awards, including BetRivers Sportsbook for “Best Overall Sports Book and “Best Sportsbook Promotions” in Pennsylvania. BetRivers won the sportsbook promotions honor two years in a row and overall sports book in the last three consecutive years. This year, Rivers Casino was awarded first place in the following categories:

Penn Entertainment’s Barstool Sportsbook is Now ESPN Bet
by Dave Schwab - 8/21/2023

Earlier in August of this year, regional gaming company Penn Entertainment and Disney’s ESPN reached an agreement to convert all existing Barstool Sportsbook retail and online sports betting properties into ESPN Bet. The arrangement between Penn Entertainment and ESPN is scheduled to last the next 10 years, and ESPN Bet has an immediate brand to built from with Barstool Sportsbook. Penn’s retail and online sports betting operations is in sixteen states as Barstool Sportsbook. ESPN Bet will rebrand the various sports betting properties later this fall.

BetMGM Partners with Revolutionary Racing for Legal Kentucky Sports Betting
by Dave Schwab - 8/14/2023

Retail sports betting in Kentucky is legal and regulated on Sept. 7 this year. BetMGM Sportsbook and Revolutionary Racing can operate a retail sports betting in Sandy’s Racing & Gaming in Ashland. BetMGM was the second sports betting operator to announce plans for building a retail venue in Kentucky

Rebranded Hard Rock Bet Launches in Five States with Legal Sports Betting
by Dave Schwab - 7/26/2023

Worldwide Hard Rock International recently announced that its online sportsbook is joining forces with its iGaming technology to form Hard Rock Bet. The integration of Hard Rock Bet will be effective in Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia.

Three Western States are in the Top 10 for Legal Sports Betting
by Dave Schwab - 7/6/2023

Arizona has surpassed $10 billion in total sports betting volume in the quickest time of US states that have legalized sportsbooks. The Arizona Department of Gaming reported $535.7 million in sports bets in April of this year.