Weekly Sports Betting and Handicapping News Articles

Sports Betting Futures Odds: NBA Schedule Released, Carmelo to Rockets Official
by Ricky Dimon - 8/14/2018

Basketball is doing its best to stay relevant with baseball nearing the home stretch and football on the immediate horizon. The NBA released its 2018-19 schedule last week, and Carmelo Anthony officially signed with the Houston Rockets on Monday. As usual, Christmas Day is one of the highlights of the best teams' upcoming slates.

Case of the Mondays: Astros Opening the Door in AL West
by Ricky Dimon - 8/13/2018

The Houston Astros have had designs of running away with the American League West at times this season, but getting swept this past weekend was not part of the plan. Getting swept by the division rival Seattle Mariners made it even worse. On the golf course, meanwhile, Tiger Woods came close yet again, and Justin Thomas' bid to defend his PGA Championship title came up short.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 8/8/2018

A. Andy Murray. Murray is winning some matches in his comeback to tennis while also playing it safe. The Scot made a run to last week's Washington, D.C. quarterfinals but pulled out of that tournament and also withdrew from this week's Rogers Cup in Toronto. Murray is +650 at XBet.ag to win the upcoming U.S. Open; Novak Djokovic is a +200 favorite.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 8/7/2018

Doc's Sports has been one of the most respected leaders in the sports betting industry for close to five decades mainly because of the expert sports handicappers that are part of this winning team. Raphael Esparza would have to be considered one of our perennial All-Stars given everything he has been able to accomplish in his sports betting career. In 2013, he wrapped up a long and successful career in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry that culminated with a prestigious stint as the Director of the Race and Sports Book for MGM Resorts' Aria.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Tiger Stumbles into PGA Championship; Johnson Favored
by Ricky Dimon - 8/7/2018

It's the season's final major; glory's last shot, as they say. Tiger Woods contended all the way to the back nine on Sunday at the British Open, but confidence from that performance may have evaporated with a dreadful weekend at the recent Bridgestone Invitational. Meanwhile, the 2018-19 English Premier League season is getting underway.

Case of the Mondays: Yankees' Division Hopes All but Over
by Ricky Dimon - 8/6/2018

It was a rough weekend for the New York Yankees, and it has been a rough season for the New York Mets. Whereas the latter is going nowhere, the former still has a chance to salvage the 2018 campaign despite having just been swept by the Boston Red Sox in four games. Meanwhile, football is on the immediate horizon-but will Urban Meyer be roaming the Ohio State sidelines?

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 7/31/2018

Doc's Sports has been helping sports bettors increase their return on investment for close to 50 years with the help of some of the top expert handicappers in the nation. One of the 'best of the best' in the game for quite some time is Raphael Esparza. He cut his teeth as a sports handicapper during a long and successful career in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry that culminated with a prestigious stint as the Director of the Race and Sports Book for MGM Resorts' Aria.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 7/27/2018

A. Anthony, Carmelo. The trade sending Carmelo from the Thunder to the Hawks became official on Wednesday. Also on Wednesday, the Hawks signed Vince Carter. That would have been a really productive day for Atlanta…if it had come about 15 years ago. As for Carmelo, he isn't sticking around long; he will be waived and Houston is the frontrunner once he becomes a free agent.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 7/24/2018

When it comes to sports betting selection packages offered by Doc's Sports, an industry leader, there are any number of ways you can maximize your return on investment. One of the best sources for winning sports picks over the past several years has been the selection packages release by expert handicapper Raphael Esparza. He rose to the top of the list during his time working in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry that included a very successful stint as the Director of the Race and Sports Book for MGM Resorts' Aria.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Expectations Low in San Antonio with Kawhi Gone
by Ricky Dimon - 7/24/2018

Kawhi Leonard is out of San Antonio; DeMar DeRozan is in. What will happen to the new-look Spurs, who are also without Tony Parker? As for the Raptors, will they be serious contenders in a new-look Eastern Conference that lacks LeBron James? Meanwhile, a major race in the National League East is developing, and football season is right around the corner.

Case of the Mondays: Tiger Comes Up Empty After Another Close Call
by Ricky Dimon - 7/23/2018

These are the dog days of summer, when baseball is the only one of the four major American sports in progress-but there are still plenty of headlines being generated in the sports world. Tiger Woods' latest bid to return to the winner's circle came up short, Josh Hader's world turned upside down at the All-Star Game, the NBA's hot stove is cooking, and even soccer is still making some post-World Cup news.

This Week in Sports Betting A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 7/18/2018

A. Angelique Kerber. Serena Williams was bidding for a Grand Slam title less than a year after giving birth to her first child. Kerber had other ideas. In last Saturday's Wimbledon final, the German cruised past Serena 6-3, 6-3 for her first triumph at the All-England Club and third major overall.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Carnoustie Hosts Third Golf Major of the Year
by Ricky Dimon - 7/17/2018

The all-star break is always a slow week in sports, and this one will feel even slower since the World Cup-and Wimbledon, for that matter-just ended. But the British Open will help fill the void, with Carnoustie hosting the festivities for the second time since Jan Van De Velde's epic collapse in 1999. And it's never too early to start looking ahead to the World Cup in 2022! Well, maybe it is….

This Week in Sports Betting A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 7/11/2018

A. Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann leads France in points (five) during this World Cup and is a big reason why his team is in Sunday's final. The 27-year-old assisted on Samuel Umtiti's goal via a set piece during semifinal action on Tuesday, when the Blues edged Belgium 1-0.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: And Then There Were Four at the World Cup
by Alan Matthews - 7/10/2018

It's a big week for two sports that do not get a ton of coverage around these parts throughout the rest of the year. The World Cup and Wimbledon are heading down their respective home stretches and they will actually overlap this coming Sunday with the World Cup final and the Wimbledon men's singles final taking place at the exact same time.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 7/10/2018

The 2018 World Cup is down to its final four teams and this upcoming weekend of MLB betting action marks the end of the first half of the regular season. Add in some football north of the border and an early look at the upcoming season in the NFL and there are plenty of sports betting topics to cover in this week's discussion with Doc's Sports expert handicapper Raphael Esparza.

Case of the Mondays: Brazil Exits World Cup, Host Nation Follows
by Ricky Dimon - 7/10/2018

Brazil and France were co-favorites to win the World Cup heading into quarterfinal action this past week. Only one survived, thus denying a semifinal showdown between those two powerhouses. Whereas France took care of business against Uruguay, the Brazilians bowed out at the hands of Belgium. One day later, Russia saw its upstart run come to an end in front of the home crowd.

This Week in Sports Betting A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 7/6/2018

A. Arkansas. That was the kind of stuff that you don't recover from-at least not anytime soon. In an all-time College World Series collapse, Arkansas was one out and even one strike away from the title when a popup by Oregon State that should have been caught for the clincher landed between the first baseman, second baseman, and right fielder. The Razorbacks promptly allowed a game-tying single to that hitter, gave up a two-run homer two batters later, lost the game 5-3, and lost last week's Game 3 decider 5-0 one day later. Incredible. Sports.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 7/3/2018

The 4th of July Holiday sets the table for any number of sports betting options this week. From continuing action in the 2018 World Cup, the opening matches at Wimbledon to Wednesday's traditional hot dog eating contest at Coney Island sponsored by Nathan's, there is something unique to pique anyone's interest. This creates the perfect opportunity to gain some betting insight into all of these events plus more in this week's discussion with Doc's Sports expert handicapper Raphael Esparza.

Case of the Mondays: Argentina, Spain Bounced Out of World Cup
by Ricky Dimon - 7/3/2018

The first two days of knockout-round action at the World Cup witnessed several major casualties, with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Spain all crashing out of the tournament. Argentina fell to France, Portugal came up short against Uruguay, and the Spaniards were stunned by host Russia. Back on the home front, meanwhile, shockwaves were felt when Cleveland lost LeBron James in free agency to the Lakers.