Weekly Sports Betting and Handicapping News Articles

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Brown Era in Pittsburgh Ends with Trade to Raiders
by Ricky Dimon - 3/13/2019

The Cleveland Browns may be stealing the Oakland Raiders' thunder as the NFL offseason gets crazy, but plenty of eyes will still be on the Raiders when they embark on their final go-around in Oakland. As for seasons that are actually in progress, March Madness is in our midst and the PGA Tour is the middle of an intriguing stretch that includes The Players Championship and the Masters.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Docsports.com - 3/12/2019

Championship Week at Doc's Sports Service is one of the best betting events of the year leading up to the annual NCAA Tournament. One of our top expert handicappers for the past several years has been Raphael Esparza, especially when it comes to making money betting on college basketball.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 3/12/2019

A. ACC. If Duke wins this week's ACC Tournament, the conference has at least some chance to bag three of the four No. 1 seeds in the Big Dance. Pittsburgh is a -1 favorite over Boston College in the final first-round game on Tuesday, per Bovada Sportsbook.

Case of the Mondays: Michigan Hands Share of Big Ten Title to Rival MSU
by Ricky Dimon - 3/11/2019

Michigan was the NCAA Tournament runner-up last year. And for much of this 2018-19 campaign it looked like the Wolverines would capture the Big Ten regular-season title. Those ideas went by the wayside this past weekend with a loss to rival Michigan State. Meanwhile, these are also troubling times on the hardwood for LSU and the Golden State Warriors.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Harper Heads to Philly, Witten Returns to Dallas
by Ricky Dimon - 3/6/2019

Bryce Harper is now a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. Jason Witten is once again playing for the Dallas Cowboys. It may be the heart of basketball season right now, but baseball and football are stealing the thunder just a bit. On the golf course, meanwhile, Tiger Woods is out of this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Docsports.com - 3/5/2019

Doc's Sports Service continues to earn the reputation as a recognized leader and trusted name in the sports handicapping industry. We are gearing up for another big March for college basketball with our various selection packages for all the games. One of our trusted partners for the past several years has been Raphael Esparza as a top expert sports handicapper. He earned that reputation during a long and successful run in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 3/5/2019

A. Aaron Judge. Judge blasted two home runs in the Yankees' 7-1 spring training win over Detroit on Sunday. He needed an assist on one of them, as the ball went off the glove of right fielder Victor Reyes and ricocheted over the wall. New York is a +450 favorite at GT Bets to win the World Series.

Case of the Mondays: It's Panic Time for the Lakers
by Ricky Dimon - 3/4/2019

With a flurry of recent losses (and, quite frankly, way too many losses throughout the entire season), the Lakers are looking more and more like they will be watching the playoffs from home. The 76ers will be a part of the festivities, but things also aren't looking great for them with Joel Embiid on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery is temporarily on the sidelines, while former Senators head coach Guy Boucher is permanently out.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: NHL Stretch Run Begins as Trades Come to an End
by Ricky Dimon - 2/27/2019

Whereas the NBA could have seen more action at its trade deadline, all of the top players on the NHL market were on the move earlier this week. Now it's time to settle things on the ice as the regular season winds down. Meanwhile, it's never too early to look ahead toward the 2019-20 NBA campaign-of which Duke's current freshman trio will be a part.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Docsports.com - 2/26/2019

The month of March is right around the corner and the right time of the year to contact the sports betting experts at Doc's Sports Service. We have earned the reputation as a recognized leader and trusted name in the sports handicapping industry since 1971 with the help of some of the top expert handicappers in the nation. Raphael Esparza worked his way onto that list during a long and successful career in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 2/26/2019

A. Arizona. The water can't get any hotter for Sean Miller and Arizona than it was last season. If Miller can survive that, he can survive anything. But the 50-year-old will be subpoenaed to testify at April's federal criminal trial involving college basketball corruption. At least this latest distraction isn't impacting a potential National Championship run. The Wildcats are under .500 in the Pac-12 and have lost seven of their last nine games.

Case of the Mondays: Tennessee Goes Down Again
by Ricky Dimon - 2/25/2019

It's safe to stay that Tennessee is no longer the No. 1 team in the nation on the college hardwood. The Volunteers followed up a recent loss to Kentucky by going down at LSU this past weekend. Similarly, last week's NBA action saw the Warriors lose in surprising fashion to the James Harden-less Rockets. It was also a rough week for Robert Kraft, Tiger Woods, and the Chicago White Sox.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: NBA Second Half Begins with Walton on Hot Seat
by Ricky Dimon - 2/20/2019

The proverbial second half of the NBA season will soon get underway now that all-star festivities are over. Will the Lakers make the playoffs? Will head coach Luke Walton survive the season-and beyond? Those are questions that will be answered in the coming months. Meanwhile, pitchers and catchers have reported for spring training and the golfers are heading south for a big one down in Mexico.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Docsports.com - 2/19/2019

A big reason why Doc's Sports Service has earned the reputation as a recognized leader and trusted name in the sports handicapping industry since 1971 are longstanding relationships with some of the top expert sports handicappers in the nation. A prominent name on that list is Raphael Esparza. Known as the Vegas Sports Informer during a long and successful career in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry, that run culminated with him holding the prestigious title of Director of the Race and Sports Book for MGM Resorts' Aria until his retirement in 2013.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 2/19/2019

A. Antonio Brown. Brown continues to demand a trade from the Steelers, seemingly taking every second of every day to do so. His latest plea came while running on a treadmill, which he posted on Instagram Live. Pro tip to AB: trying to impress other teams when it looks like you're about to pass out while jogging at what looked like a 10-minute mile pace probably isn't the way to go.

Case of the Mondays: Dunk Contest a Dud as NBA Prepares for Stretch Run
by Ricky Dimon - 2/18/2019

The Slam Dunk contest flopped and Team Giannis fizzled during all-star weekend, paving the way for the proverbial second half of the NBA season to begin. And it will begin without Dell Demps, who was fired last week as general manager of the New Orleans Pelicans. As for official offseason workouts in Major League Baseball, those are beginning without Bryce Harper and Manny Machado.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Raptors, Bucks Favored in Eastern Conference Arms Race
by Ricky Dimon - 2/13/2019

It's true that a Western Conference representative will likely win the NBA title once again when it's all said and done, but the East playoffs may be a sight to behold. Four teams are neck and neck, and three of those teams improved at the trade deadline-all of them at the expense of Western Conference squads. It's also all-star weekend in the NBA, with the Curry brothers going head-to-head in the three-point contest.

Weekly Q&A with Doc's Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Docsports.com - 2/12/2019

Doc's Sports Service has been helping sports bettors earn a higher return on their investment with winning selection packages since 1971. Along the way, we have also built long-standing relationships with some of the top expert handicappers in the nation. One name on that list is Raphael Esparza, who was known as the Vegas Sports Informer during his days working in the Las Vegas sportsbook industry. That career culminated in 2013 with him holding the prestigious title as the Director of the Race and Sports Book for MGM Resorts' Aria.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 2/12/2019

A. Alliance of American Football. It's football season! Yes, the American Alliance of Football kicked off last weekend with wins by the Arizona Hotshots, Orlando Apollos, San Antonio Commanders, and Birmingham Iron. Arizona is a +250 favorite at MyBookie.ag to win the championship.

Case of the Mondays: Celtics No Longer Looking Like Beasts of the East
by Ricky Dimon - 2/11/2019

While everyone around them in the Eastern Conference seemingly improved (most notably Philadelphia, Milwaukee, and Toronto), the Celtics were innocent bystanders at the trade deadline. They have also been talking to the media more than they have been winning, so it's safe to say there is turmoil in Boston. Meanwhile, the Penguins are slumping, Virginia lost to Duke (again), and Paul Casey left the door open for Phil Mickelson at Pebble Beach.