Weekly Sports Betting and Handicapping News Articles

Betting Odds and Tuesday’s Picks of the Day from the Odds Shopper
by Dave Schwab - 3/30/2015

While college basketball has dominated the betting action for most of the month of March, I am shifting my attention back to the NBA for this week’s Odds Shopper. There are a pair of matchups on Tuesday’s night slate that offer some solid value in light of the current betting odds on the board. Hopefully, I can get some additional movement in my favor to add even more value to these plays.

Betting Odds and Free Picks for Player and Team Props for Monday
by Dave Schwab - 3/30/2015

The Houston Rockets will head north of the border this Monday night to square off against the Toronto Raptors is an inter-conference clash. The “over/under” on how many 3-point shots that the Rockets’ James Harden will make in that game has been set at 2.5, with a betting moneyline of -135 on the over.

Weekly Q&A with Doc’s Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 3/25/2015

Doc’s Sports: Looking back at the action from the first few rounds of this year’s men’s NCAA Tournament, the Sweet 16 is filled with five of the top eight seeds. For the most part the favorites have held up pretty well across the board, so who won the first go-round in this year’s Big Dance; the bettors or the Las Vegas books?

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 3/24/2015

A. Andre Drummond. The Detroit Pistons’ center insists he is not dating porn star Jenna Shae after a picture of them at a bowling alley surfaced recently on the internet. Of course, given Drummond’s track record they may have dated and already broken up. His relationship with actress Jennette McCurdy lasted all of a few days.

Case of the Mondays: …and the Agony of Defeat
by Ricky Dimon - 3/23/2015

With a few exceptions, for every NCAA Tournament hero there is an accompanying goat. The collapses by Baylor and LSU were so epic and complete that they required an entire team effort. And that’s exactly what they got. Speaking of late-season breakdowns, the Thunder and Penguins are still in their respective playoff pictures…but they are certainly making things interesting.

Betting Odds and Free Picks for Player and Team Props for Monday
by Dave Schwab - 3/23/2015

Betting on individual player props or team props is a great way to supplement the action for that night’s games. Sportsbook.ag is one of the top sites out there for releasing prop bet odds, so each Monday I dig deep into the numbers to come up with free picks for a few of these prop bet odds that have the best chance on playing off.

Betting Odds and Tuesday Picks of the Day from the Odds Shopper
by Dave Schwab - 3/23/2015

The stage is set for the start of the Sweet 16 Round of this season’s NCAA Tournament later this week with four games both Thursday and Friday, but I have turned my attention to a pair of intriguing matchups in this season’s NIT Quarterfinal Round on Tuesday night for this week’s Odds Shopper.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Cavs Still Favorites Despite Standings
by Ricky Dimon - 3/20/2015

March Madness is underway, and the first day of the NCAA Tournament was nothing short of absolute chaos. But don’t forget about the NBA. Teams are down to their final 10 games, jostling for playoff positioning and seeding. Action on the diamond is also rapidly approaching. Yes, it’s safe to say spring is brining the most wonderful time of the year (well, for non-football fans at least).

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 3/18/2015

A. Anderson, Justin. If Alex Poythress came back for Kentucky for the NCAA Tournament (he isn’t), it would just be unfair. If Anderson comes back to full strength for Virginia for the NCAA Tournament (he might), it will simply level the playing field. Anderson actually played in UVA’s two ACC Tournament games after being sidelined by an appendectomy and a broken finger, but he did not score a single point. The Cavaliers are -16.5 favorites over Belmont, per Sportsbook.ag.

Weekly Q&A with Doc’s Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 3/17/2015

Doc’s Sports: In a recent post on your blog, Straight Talk Bet, you posted some betting props from 5Dimes for ESPN Bracketology expert Joe Lunardi’s predictions for this year’s 68-team field for the NCAA Tournament. Looking back at your picks for a few of these props, how did you fare?

Case of the Tuesdays: Syracuse Excused From Postseason Duties
by Ricky Dimon - 3/10/2015

The ACC Tournament has not yet begun and Syracuse's season is already over. Future seasons have also been compromised after penalties were hammered down on the program last week in the wake of a multi-year investigation into the university’s athletic programs. On the diamond, meanwhile, Yu Darvish's season could be over before it even starts. Let's just say he may soon be hearing the dreaded words: "Dr. James Andrews."

Weekly Q&A with Doc’s Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 3/10/2015

The excitement of March continues with Championship Week along with the start of this season’s NCAA Tournament next Tuesday, and Doc’s Sports has you covered with affordable selection packages for all the action. We entered our 44th year in the sports selection industry on a high note with another winning season in football, and the hits have just kept coming with a winning record for basketball as well. Doc’s team of expert handicappers is made up of the “best of the best” that offers something for everyone in their selection packages.

Betting Odds and Tuesday’s Picks of the Day from the Odds Shopper
by Dave Schwab - 3/9/2015

When it comes to handicapping any sporting event, tracking line movement and shopping the betting odds are a crucial part of extracting as much value as you possibly can from the numbers. Small fortunes have been won and lost on a half-point difference in the closing spread, so it pays to make sure your betting odds are always working in your favor.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 3/5/2015

A. Anthony Mason. Mason died at age 48 of congestive heart failure last Saturday. The beloved former Knick played 14 seasons in the NBA—including five with New York. He twice averaged a double-double with the Charlotte Hornets. RIP.

Weekly Q&A with Doc’s Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 3/3/2015

Doc’s Sports: There was a flurry of activity leading up to Monday’s NHL trade deadline with quite a few significant deals getting done. In your opinion, which team helped itself the most in terms of making a run at this season’s Stanley Cup title?

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Four-Man Race for NBA MVP
by Ricky Dimon - 3/3/2015

It’s March, which means the Final Four is already on everyone’s mind. But there is also a proverbial final four in the NBA, where the MVP race is coming down to a quartet of stars. Nobody other then Stephen Curry, James Harden, LeBron James, and Russell Westbrook is better than +5000 (Marc Gasol) to bag the league’s most prestigious individual honor.

Betting with The Prop Machine and Free Monday Pick
by Doc's Sports - 3/2/2015

The madness of March is finally upon us in what should be another great month of wagering on the games. While most sports bettors turn their attention towards college hoops this time of the year, you could be missing a golden opportunity to cash in on the NBA with the help of The Prop Machine.

Case of the Mondays: Zags’ 41-Game Home Steak Comes to an End
by Ricky Dimon - 3/2/2015

Gonzaga had won a national-best 41 straight home games heading into last Saturday’s tilt with BYU, but the run came to a sudden and unexpected end. The Bulldogs may have suffered an additional loss, too, give that they are battling for NCAA Tournament seeding position. On the subject of jostling for postseason spots, the Dallas Mavericks are on a steady decline down the Western Conference standings.

Betting Odds and Tuesday’s Picks of the Day from the Odds Shopper
by Dave Schwab - 3/2/2015

Any expert handicapper with tell you that tracking line movement and shopping the odds is just as important as breaking down the matchup when it comes to picking winners. A half point here or there can oftentimes mean the difference between cashing in or paying out when it comes to wagering on the games.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 2/27/2015

A. Amar’e Stoudemire. Stoudemire did not last long on the open market after being waived by the Knicks. As expected, he signed with the Mavericks almost immediately thereafter. It seemed like a good idea at the time…then Rajon Rondo decided to ignore Rick Carlisle’s play-calls. Now Dallas has issues. The Mavs are +900 at Bovada Sportsbook to win the Western Conference.