Weekly Sports Betting and Handicapping News Articles

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 2/6/2019

A. Arbitration. The difference between $3.5 million and $3.25 million isn't huge, but you still never want to be the guy who loses the first arbitration case of Major League Baseball's offseason. That's what happened to Michael A. Taylor, who lost his case to the Nationals last week. And that may be the only thing the Nationals win this offseason.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Patriots Favored to Win Super Bowl...AGAIN
by Ricky Dimon - 2/5/2019

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick won their sixth Super Bowl in their ninth appearance together. Can they win it again next year? In the more immediate future, basketball and hockey will grab more of the headlines now that football season is over. Who will be the first pick in the All-Star Game draft? Who is the beast of the ice with the inside track on the Stanley Cup? We will soon find out.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Docsports.com - 2/5/2019

When it comes to winning selection packages for betting on sports, Doc's Sports Service has earned the reputation as a recognized leader and trusted name in the sports handicapping industry since 1971. As part of a very talented team of expert handicappers working directly with Doc's, Raphael Esparza earned his reputation for high-unit winning selections during a long and successful career in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry. That career culminated in 2013 when he retired as the Director of the Race and Sports Book for MGM Resorts' Aria.

Case of the Mondays: Rams Lose Super Bowl with Historically Bad Offense
by Ricky Dimon - 2/4/2019

The Los Angeles Rams failed to do what Philadelphia did last year: stop Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and the New England Patriots from winning a sixth Super Bowl. And it's safe to say the Rams had every opportunity to do so, as time and again their defense put the offense in winning situations and Jared Goff could not deliver. Now it's strictly basketball and hockey season-although those seasons are on either temporary or permanent hold for a couple of injured stars.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 1/30/2019

A. All-Star Game. "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" People may be asking similar questions about last week's alleged NHL All-Star Game. But Sidney Crosby has tangible evidence in the form of the MVP award, so it must have happened. Crosby led the Metropolitan Division to a 7-4 semifinal win over the Atlantic Division (two goals, one assist) before taking the Metropolitan to a 10-5 triumph over the Central (two goals, three assists). Pittsburgh is a -105 home underdog against Tampa Bay (-115) on Wednesday, per MyBookie.ag.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Brady, Gronk, Gurley in Line for Big Super Bowl?
by Ricky Dimon - 1/29/2019

Who's going to come up big in Super Bowl LIII? Tom Brady? Rob Gronkowski? Todd Gurley? NFC Championship hero Greg Zuerlein? Amidst the football frenzy, Anthony Davis is doing his best to keep the NBA relevant by making a well-publicized trade demand. Meanwhile, Duke is rolling on the college hardwood and things are heating up on the links.

Case of the Mondays: Pacers Punched in the Gut with Oladipo Injury
by Ricky Dimon - 1/28/2019

The Pacers are hanging around in third place in the Eastern Conference, ahead of contenders such as Philadelphia and Boston. They will hard-pressed to maintain it, however, as star guard Victor Oladipo is out for the season with a ruptured quadriceps muscle. Meanwhile, it's Super Bowl week in the NFL and the Rams are not looking back following their controversial NFC Championship win at New Orleans.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 1/24/2019

A. Alex Cora. The Red Sox manager is waffling on attending his team's White House visit to celebrate its 2018 World Series triumph. Perhaps he realized his team will be served McDonald's if it attends! The Red Sox and Yankees are +700 co-favorites at BetOnline Sportsbook to win the World Series this year.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Brady, Patriots Back in the Big Game
by Ricky Dimon - 1/23/2019

Super Bowl LIII could have been Patrick Mahomes vs. Drew Brees, the top two favorites for NFL MVP. In fact, it probably should have been. Instead, Tom Brady and the Patriots are once again playing on the final of the season, set to face Jared Goff and the Rams. Will the winning quarterback also win Super Bowl MVP, or can a running back-or even a defensive player-crash the party?

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Docsports.com - 1/22/2019

The Super Bowl is the biggest single-day betting event of the year, and Doc's Sports Service has you covered with a wide variety of selection packages for this year's big game. With the help of some of the top expert sports handicappers in the nation such as Raphael Esparza, Docs can help you make the last game of the NFL season your most profitable one.

Case of the Mondays: Saints, Chiefs Knocked Out on Crazy Championship
by Ricky Dimon - 1/21/2019

Amazing plays. Bonehead mistakes. Controversial calls. One overtime. Another overtime…. The conference championships had just about everything on a Sunday evening that won't soon be forgotten by football fans or even general sports fans. When it was all said and done, the two home teams-New Orleans and Kansas City were sent packing…whether they deserved to be or not.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 1/18/2019

A. Andy Murray. In a tearful pre-Australian Open press conference, Murray announced his upcoming retirement from tennis last week. The 31-year-old Scot, who has been unable to make a full recovery from 2017 hip surgery, hopes to at least make it to Wimbledon for a goodbye tournament. He battled valiantly through a five-setter at the Aussie on Monday, losing to Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-7(4), 6-2.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: And Then There Were Four
by Ricky Dimon - 1/17/2019

The top four seeds have all taken care of business and advanced to the conference championships. With that, it is a complete logjam in terms of which one is favorite to ultimately hoist the Lombard Trophy. New Orleans is slightly ahead, but it has plenty of company. Meanwhile, action is also heating up on both the hardwood and the hard courts.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Docsports.com - 1/15/2019

As a recognized leader and trusted name for winning sports selection packages for close to five decades, Doc's Sports Service has earned that lofty reputation with the help of some of the biggest names in the field of sports handicapping. Raphael Esparza headlines that group following a long and successful career in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry. His career culminated with a prestigious run as the Director of the Race and Sports Book for MGM Resorts' Aria until his retirement in 2013.

Case of the Mondays: No Real Playoff Run for Chargers, Cowboys
by Ricky Dimon - 1/14/2019

The playoff road came to an end for the four road teams this past weekend, as the Colts, Cowboys, Chargers, and Eagles exited during NFL divisional-round action. Thus, the title wait continues, especially for the Chargers and Cowboys. Meanwhile, Duke escaped defeat on the hardwood against Florida State; Jordan Spieth's struggles continued on the golf course; the Australian Open is going on-with or without Andy Murray.

Thank God it's Friday: Bears Bounced-Literally-Out of NFL Playoffs
by Ricky Dimon - 1/11/2019

Last week-and really the whole season-did not go worse for anyone than it did for Bears kicker Cody Parkey. His last-second miss of a 43-yard field goal ended Chicago's 2018-19 campaign and sent Philadelphia through to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. Football seasons also came to a disappointing conclusion for the Houston Texans and Alabama Crimson Tide.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 1/10/2019

A. Australian Open. The season's first major begins on Monday in Melbourne, while the draw ceremony was held on Thursday. Serena Williams and Venus Williams are in the same quarter of the women's bracket along with world No. 1 Simona Halep. Serena is a +400 favorite at Bovada Sportsbook to capture the title.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Eight Teams Left in Super Bowl Mix
by Ricky Dimon - 1/9/2019

The college football season has come and gone, but the NFL playoffs are still going strong in the stretch run to the Super Bowl. With divisional-round action on the horizon, all four bye recipients begin their postseason campaigns this weekend. Meanwhile, it's also a great time to be a fan of the country-club sports-tennis and golf.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Docsports.com - 1/8/2019

Doc's Sports Service has been helping avid sports betters earn more for their money since 1971 with high-unit winning selections for every major sport. We have also developed a strong working relationship with some of the best expert handicappers in the nation as a way to expand our overall offering of winning selection packages. Raphael Esparza has been a valued member of that team since he worked his way to the top of list during a long and successful career in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: We're Talkin' About Playoffs in the NFL
by Ricky Dimon - 1/4/2019

The NFL playoffs are here, beginning on Saturday with Colts vs. Texans and Seahawks vs. Cowboys. Of course, it is the four teams with the first-round byes who are favored to contend for the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, college football's championship will be determined this coming Monday by familiar faces Alabama and Clemson.