Weekly Sports Betting and Handicapping News Articles

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 4/19/2016

A. Allen, Jared. The veteran defensive end signed a one-day contract with the Vikings and officially retired last Friday. "In my heart, when it was all said and done, I knew I wanted to retire as a Viking," Allen said. During six seasons in Minnesota, he was named to five Pro Bowls and made 83.5 sacks (third in franchise history).

All-Sports Expert Betting Tips to Help Win Cash this Week
by Dave Schwab - 4/19/2016

Betting on individual games in an extended playoff series such as the current best-of-seven matchups in both the NBA and NHL playoffs can be a very lucrative way to build your betting bankroll if you believe in the notion that familiarity leads to predictability. It also helps to have some inside information on a particular series or game that may tip the scales one way or the other.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: And Now the NBA Season Can Really Begin
by Ricky Dimon - 4/14/2016

It is not unfair to say that the NBA season begins with the playoffs. Arguably in no sport is the discrepancy in entertainment value between the regular slate of action and the postseason more severe than it is in the NBA. The 2015-16 campaign may be a slight exception, what with Kobe Bryant's farewell tour and the Golden State Warriors' quest for 73 wins. But all of that is just an appetizer to the festivities that are about to begin.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 4/13/2016

A. ACL. This may not put a damper on lofty expectations, but Cubs' left fielder Kyle Schwarber suffered a torn ACL and LCL in a collision with center fielder Dexter Fowler during last Thursday's win at Arizona. Schwarber belted 16 home runs in just 232 at-bats last season. The Cubs (Lackey) are -230 home favorites over Cincinnati (Simon) on Wednesday, as indicated by Bovada Sportsbook.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 4/12/2016

Doc's Sports: Before the opening round of this season's NBA Playoffs, are you joining the crowd with another Golden State vs. Cleveland matchup in the NBA Finals, or is there some other team out there set to break up this heavily-favored showdown?

Case of the Mondays: Spieth Collapses at the Masters
by Ricky Dimon - 4/11/2016

It was all right there for Jordan Spieth to deliver another wire-to-wire Masters victory. In fact, he might as well have already won a second consecutive Masters. And then, in the blink of an eye, he didn't have it won. Bogeys on 10 and 11 were merely the appetizer to what became one of the most shocking collapses in tournament history on 12. Spieth's woes paved the way for unheralded Danny Willett to storm from behind and steal the green jacket.

All-Sports Expert Betting Tips to Help Win Cash this Week
by Dave Schwab - 4/11/2016

It's all about winning when it comes to sports, and the same can be said to be true when it comes to betting on the games. Losing money is no fun, and when it starts to happen on a consistent basis your overall betting bankroll can quickly disappear. That is why inside betting information and tips that actually help you win cash can go a long way towards improving your overall return on investment.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Day, McIlroy, Spieth Co-favorites at the Masters
by Ricky Dimon - 4/6/2016

What does spring mean? It means March Madness, baseball, the beginning of playoffs in the NBA and NHL, and the Triple Crown in hose racing. It also, of course, means the Masters. The world's best golfers-led by Jason Day, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth-are descending upon the hallowed grounds of Augusta National this week. Who will capture the year's first major title? We're about to find out.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 4/5/2016

A. Allen Iverson. The Answer has his answer from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and he's going in it. Among those also getting the hall call as members of the 2016 class were Shaquille O'Neal, Yao Ming, Tom Izzo, and Sheryl Swoopes.

All-Sports Expert Betting Tips to Help Win Cash this Week
by Dave Schwab - 4/4/2016

This is the time of the year when diversity is the spice of life betting on sports. The college basketball season finally comes to a close with the National Championship Game, while both the NBA and the NHL continue to push towards the start of an extended postseason run. The new shooter on the board is MLB regular-season games, and savvy bettors will be looking to jump all over the sportsbooks in early action on the baseball diamond.

Case of the Mondays: Semifinal Snoozers Result in UNC vs. Villanova
by Ricky Dimon - 4/4/2016

If Monday produces a clunker (it shouldn't, but if it does), this could go down as the worst Final Four in history. Syracuse arguably had no business being in the tournament, and it certainly had no business being in the Final Four. A blowout loss to North Carolina pretty much cleared that up. In fairness to the Orange, they were far better this past Saturday than Oklahoma. Buddy Hield and the Sooners got humiliated by Villanova-a team they had defeated in the regular season.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 3/31/2016

A. Augusta National. The players will soon be arriving at the hallowed grounds of Augusta National, with the proceedings officially set to begin next Thursday. Will Bubba Watson (2012, 2014) continue the trend of winning it every other year? Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, and Jason Day are all +700 co-favorites at BetOnline Sportsbook to win the Masters next week.

Sports Betting Futures Odds:Tar Heels Cement Status as Title Favorites
by Ricky Dimon - 3/30/2016

It took pretty much the entire season to sort it out, but college basketball apparently has a dominant team-and it's North Carolina. Whereas the rest of the NCAA Tournament's No. 1 seeds fell by the wayside, UNC mostly coasted through the East Region to punch its ticket to Houston. The Tar Heels are joined there by a couple of No. 2 seeds (Oklahoma and Villanova) and a hard-to-believe No. 10 (Syracuse).

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 3/29/2016

We are down to the Final Four in this year's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. And while there is only one No. 1 seed left in the field, the other three teams have proven to be legitimate contenders to win the 2016 national title. In this week's discussion with Doc's Sports' expert handicapper Raphael Esparza, we will get his thoughts on each of this Saturday night's semifinal showdowns.

All-Sports Expert Betting Tips to Help Win Cash this Week
by Dave Schwab - 3/28/2016

The end of March is a very popular time of the year when it comes to betting on sports. The college basketball season draws to a close with the NCAA Tournament's Final Four matchups while both the NBA and the NHL continue to gear up for their second seasons with the start of the playoffs next month. MLB also returns to the diamond with Opening Day, so there is definitely enough action to go around when it comes to finding something to bet on.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 3/22/2016

The 2016 NCAA Tournament is down to the Sweet 16, so in this week's discussion with Doc's Sports expert handicapper Raphael Esparza we will get his current take on which teams he has moving on after the next two rounds. We will also continue our trip around the upcoming MLB division races with a closer look at the AL West and the NL East.

All-Sports Expert Betting Tips to Help Win Cash this Week
by Dave Schwab - 3/21/2016

Unexpected upsets are a big part of any NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, but having the right insight to pick them is a very difficult task. Any time you bet money on the outcome of a sporting event there is a certain level of risk that you will be wrong. One of the best ways to try and improve your chances of cashing in on a wager is going into a matchup with an inside edge that tips the scales in your favor against the sportsbooks.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 3/21/2016

A. Anthony Davis. The Pelicans' big man will be shut down for the remainder of the season due to ongoing knee and shoulder problems, which will require surgery this spring or summer. One year after make it to the playoffs, New Orleans is a horrendous 26-43 and nowhere close to a postseason berth.

Case of the Mondays: Sparty Out of the Party
by Ricky Dimon - 3/21/2016

How mad were rounds one and two of the Madness? Well, let's just say that Michigan State's first-round loss at the hands of Middle Tennessee almost seems like a distant memory at this point. But what transpired between the Spartans and Blue Raiders last Friday should not be forgotten. It was, to be sure, one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history. But MSU has plenty of company from other heartbroken teams that will be watching the Sweet 16 on television.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 3/18/2016

A. Arkansas-Little Rock. The team's head coach, Chris Beard, broke his hand punching a whiteboard during a Sun Belt Tournament championship win over Louisiana Monroe earlier this month. No punching was required on Thursday, when the 12th-seeded Trojans upset No. 5 seed Purdue 85-83 in double-overtime during first-round NCAA Tournament action. Arkansas-Little Rock is a +6.5 underdog against Iowa State on Saturday, per GT Bets.