Weekly Sports Betting and Handicapping News Articles

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Hockey Returns Next Week
by Ricky Dimon - 10/1/2015

The long and winding road that is the quest for the Stanley Cup begins next week with the Chicago Blackhawks favored to defend their title. Close behind are the Tampa Bay Lightning, who lost to Chicago in a six-game Finals this summer. A championship that will be decided much sooner is the Sprint Cup, with spots in the next round of the Chase at stake this weekend in Dover.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 9/29/2015

Football in both the college ranks and the NFL continues to dominate the sports betting action at most of the Las Vegas sportsbooks. However, in this week's discussion with Doc's Sports expert handicapper Raphael Esparza, we will get his take on a potential matchup in this year's MLB World Series.

Case of the Mondays: Ravens, Saints Among Winless Teams After Week 3
by Ricky Dimon - 9/28/2015

Two teams engineered by Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks are winless through three weeks of the NFL season, as both Baltimore and New Orleans are 0-3. The Saints, however, were without signal-caller Drew Brees in their loss at Carolina on Sunday. Detroit and Chicago are also tied in the cellar, making it four squads still in search of a victory heading into Week 4.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 9/23/2015

A. American League East. The division got even more interesting when the Blue Jays could not score the winning run in the bottom of the ninth against the Yankees on Tuesday. New York ended up winning 6-3 in extras, thus closing the gap to 2.5 games instead of plunging to 4.5 back. Toronto (Stroman) is a -192 home favorite over the Yankees (Nova) on Wednesday, per BookMaker.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Fournette Hot on Boykin's Heisman Trail
by Ricky Dimon - 9/23/2015

Rarely do any future odds fluctuate more wildly than those regarding the Heisman Trophy. So is there even any reason to discuss them? Well, yes. It makes things especially entertaining with contenders emerging and disappearing by the week. Speaking of contenders, all four teams in the NFC East appear capable of winning the division-but not necessarily because any of them are looking good.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 9/22/2015

Last Week it was the Emmys and this week it is a list of special prop picks for "The Simpsons" Treehouse of Horror Halloween special. Be sure to check out what Doc's Sports expert handicapper Raphael Esparza has up his sleeve for some of the crazier prop bets ever in the world of entertainment.

Case of the Mondays: Romo, Viewers Still Reeling From Cowboys vs. Eagles
by Ricky Dimon - 9/21/2015

Sunday afternoon's game between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles was already bad enough even without any serious injuries. Then Tony Romo went down with a broken left clavicle. Head coach Jason Garrett must have a lot on his mind these days, what with Dez Bryant already out for a substantial chunk of time because of a foot problem. But at least Garrett got a win this past weekend. The same cannot be said of Rex Ryan and Nick Saban.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Favorites Faring Well on College Gridiron
by Ricky Dimon - 9/16/2015

The Ohio State Buckeyes have done nothing to diminish their status as heavy title favorites through two games of the college football season. Of the top contenders, only the Oregon Ducks have suffered a loss-but even they looked good in a close one at the Michigan State Spartans. Hot on Ohio State's trail (sort of), are the TCU Horned Frogs and Alabama Crimson Tide.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 9/15/2015

A. Amaro Jr., Ruben. The Phillies' general manager was given a long-overdue pink slip last week. As pathetic as Philadelphia is, it may not finish it dead-ass last. The team is just a half-game behind Atlanta in the National League East-and the overall MLB standings. Philly (Buchanan) is a +217 home underdog against Washington (Strasburg) on Tuesday, per BetOnline Sportsbook.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 9/15/2015

Football remains at the top of the list for sports bettors right now, but there could be some money to be made betting on this year's Primetime Emmys. In this week's discussion with Doc's Sports expert handicapper Raphael Esparza, we will get him to reveal his top pick for this Sunday's award show.

Case of the Mondays: Tennessee Collapses, More Injuries for Notre Dame
by Ricky Dimon - 9/14/2015

The Tennessee Titans are off to a flying start, and the state's most notable college team seemed to be on its way to beginning the season 2-0. Instead, the Tennessee Volunteers blew a 17-point home lead and lost to the Oklahoma Sooners. Elsewhere on the NCAA gridiron, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish still have their zero in the loss column intact. But they no longer have either their starting quarterback or starting running back.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Football is Here, and Here to Stay
by Ricky Dimon - 9/10/2015

The 2015 college football season is underway and the NFL follows suit tonight with a showdown between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. That means we have football on our hands for the next four months-almost exactly to the day. Who will have a better rookie season: Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota? Will the Ohio State Buckeyes dominate the college landscape both as a team and individually?

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 9/9/2015

Bettors will need to decide whether or not "Deflategate" will have a positive or negative impact on New England and more specifically Tom Brady in the Patriots' season opener this Thursday night against Pittsburgh. In this week's discussion with Doc's Sports expert handicapper Raphael Esparza, we will get him to weigh in on this topic as well as a possible upset special for Week 1 in the NFL.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 9/1/2015

It is that time of the year again with college football starting this week and the NFL getting underway next week. In this week's discussion with Doc's Sports expert handicapper Raphael Esparza, we see if he can tip us off as to which Top 25 college team might need to be put on upset alert right out of the gate.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: The Real Thing is Just About Here
by Ricky Dimon - 8/28/2015

Enough with the preseason. Yes, there are still two games to go for every team.... But the real slate of action is fast approaching. The 2015 college football campaign is even closer on the horizon, as it kicks off next Thursday. But don't forget about action on the tennis court and baseball diamond.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 8/27/2015

A. ATP. The ATP Tour became, at least temporarily, the greatest reality show in sports when Nick Kyrgios told his opponent-Stan Wawrinka-that a fellow player (Thanasi Kokkinakis) banged his girlfriend (Donna Vekic). Two weeks after the incident, the ATP ruled on the matter and suspended Kyrgios for 28 days…but only if he acts up again before February of next year. In other words, he's not suspended-and a lot of people are unhappy.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 8/25/2015

Doc's Sports: Our current trip through your top picks to win their division in the NFL this season takes us to the wide-open NFC South where Carolina won last year's title with a losing record. Which one of these four teams in this division do you have coming out on top in 2015?

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 8/20/2015

A. Arkansas. The Razorbacks will be without running back Jonathan Williams for at least the entire regular season. Williams suffered a foot injury during a scrimmage last weekend and will require surgery. The senior was a preseason All-SEC second team selection after leading Arkansas in rushing in 2014 with 1,190 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 8/18/2015

Doc's Sports' expert handicapper Raphael Esparza has made a name for himself over the past eight years for releasing selections for one of the widest array of betting events in the business, and in this week's discussion he more than proves that point.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Are You Ready For Some Football?
by Ricky Dimon - 8/18/2015

The 2015 NFL season is officially less than one month away. Week 1 should not disappoint, with a number of intriguing showdowns on the schedule-including a battle between the two most recent Heisman Trophy winners in Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota. Should Mariota's Tennessee Titans lose, will the seat of head coach Ken Whisenhunt become even hotter?