Weekly Sports Betting and Handicapping News Articles

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Mayweather Favored to Win Long-Awaited Showdown
by Ricky Dimon - 2/24/2015

At long last, a fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been agreed upon. Mark your calendars—if you haven’t already—for May 2 in Las Vegas. In the meantime, college basketball is sprinting toward March Madness, MLB spring training is underway, and Rory McIlory is back in action on the golf course this week.

Weekly Q&A with Doc’s Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 2/24/2015

Doc’s Sports: You know that NFL fans are desperate for news when the talk this time of year focuses on 40 times at the NFL Combines, but if you were the general manager of Tampa Bay, would you go with Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota with the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft?

Betting with The Prop Machine and Free Monday Pick
by Doc's Sports - 2/23/2015

This time-tested betting system releases daily selections for some of the player prop betting odds that sportsbooks post in conjunction with that day’s games. Right now, The Prop Machine focuses all of its attention on the NBA, but throughout the year it will also make player prop picks for college football and the NFL as well as the MLB when that season starts back up in April.

Case of the Mondays: Heat’s Hopes Take a Hit with Bosh Health Scare
by Ricky Dimon - 2/23/2015

Chris Bosh’s health is obviously much more important than Miami’s win-loss record, but his exit could not have come at a worse time. Speaking of bad timing, misfortune struck Kurt and Kyle Bush at the worst possible moment (Daytona 500), and Sergio Garcia played his worst golf of the weekend when it mattered most.

Betting with The Prop Machine and Free Thursday Pick
by Doc's Sports - 2/19/2015

Anyone who is serious about making a solid return on their investment when it comes to betting on sports is fully aware that diversity can be a key component to developing long-term success. You have to be open to new betting opportunities all the time, and if you are not already taking advantage of some recent monster returns for The Prop Machine then it’s time to get on board.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 2/18/2015

A. Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod declined to use Yankee Stadium for his public apology that he issued on Tuesday. Now if only he declined to use Yankee Stadium for any baseball-playing endeavors the rest of his life, the Yankees would be positively thrilled.

Weekly Q&A with Doc’s Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 2/17/2015

Doc’s Sports: We are still a few weeks away from the start of March Madness in men’s college basketball, but what kind of action does college hoops bring into the Las Vegas sportsbooks in comparison to the NBA this time of the year?

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Curry is MVP Favorite Heading into Second Half
by Ricky Dimon - 2/17/2015

Stephen Curry caught fire in the three-point contest during all-star weekend, making 13 consecutive shots in a dominant final round. Curry has been hot in real action, too, and is the favorite at the break to win NBA MVP. Speaking of being in fine form right now, Jimmy Walker is among the contenders at this week’s PGA Tour stop in Los Angeles.

Case of the Mondays: Durant Goes Off Then is Off During All-Star Game
by Ricky Dimon - 2/16/2015

Kevin Durant sounded off at the media during All-Star Weekend, and his shot was just as off in Sunday night’s game at Madison Square Garden. On the ice, Dallas Stars’ forward Tyler Seguin will have some time off over the next few weeks, while Jim Furyk’s golf game was off on Sunday, and it cost him a final-round lead at Pebble Beach.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 2/12/2015

A. Allen, Ray. Like his mom in He Got Game, they’re calling “Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!” Suitors, including the Atlanta Hawks, are lining up for Jesus Shuttlesworth. He will reportedly make a decision—either to stay away or pick a team for the stretch run—shortly after the All-Star Game. LeBron James is +350 at BetOnline Sportsbook to win All-Star Game MVP.

Betting with The Prop Machine and Free Tuesday Pick
by Doc's Sports - 2/10/2015

There is a reason why the average sports bettor that tries to go it alone will generally lose money both in the short term and over the long haul. It’s very hard to match wits with the professional oddsmakers that set the betting lines with a razor-thin edge. To make money in this game, the smartest move is to go with the professional handicappers that know how to find a winning edge no matter how sharp the betting lines are set.

Weekly Q&A with Doc’s Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 2/10/2015

Doc’s Sports: In a recent edition of ESPN The Magazine, the whole topic of legalized sports betting in the United States was discussed. In your opinion, how far do you think we are away from some kind of national legislation that could actually make sports betting legal on a country-wide basis?

Sports Betting Futures Odds: NASCAR Season Begins in Daytona
by Ricky Dimon - 2/10/2015

The Daytona 500 is little more than week away, which means drivers are taking to the vaunted NASCAR track this weekend to kick off the season in advance of the sport’s proverbial Super Bowl. But NASCAR does not yet have the spotlight, as NBA all-star weekend will soon be taking center stage in New York City.

Case of the Mondays: Clippers limping into break, Tiger limps off course
by Ricky Dimon - 2/9/2015

This past week was a brutal one for teams like the Los Angeles Clippers and—despite not even being in season—the Cleveland Browns. As for individual sports, golf dealt yet another blow to Tiger Woods. The former world No. 1 struggled in his opening round at Torrey Pines before withdrawing yet again because of back pain.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 2/6/2015

A. Assault. There’s just something about Super Bowls and soliciting prostitutes. This time it was not a player but a former player and now-former NFL Network analyst. Warren Sapp was arrested on Monday in Phoenix for solicitation and for allegedly assaulting two women. Not surprisingly, the network immediately fired him.

Betting with The Prop Machine and Free Wednesday Pick
by Doc's Sports - 2/4/2015

The NFL season came to an end with this past Sunday’s Super Bowl, but there is still plenty of action out there for anyone who loves to wager on the games. While there is no such thing as a “lock” when it comes to betting on sports, there are ways to maximize your winning edge by tapping into expert sports handicappers that have proven over the test of time that they know how to pick winners.

Sports Betting Futures Odds: Seattle Favored to Avenge Heartbreaker
by Ricky Dimon - 2/4/2015

When the games are over, the odds begin. Sports betting never sleeps, and all members of the Seattle Seahawks may not be sleeping for a while, either. Although the Seahawks lost a 28-24 thriller to New England in stunning fashion on Sunday, the sportsbooks say they have a lot to look forward to next season.

Weekly Q&A with Doc’s Sports Expert Handicapper Raphael Esparza
by Doc's Sports - 2/3/2015

Doc’s Sports: ESPN recently reported that Nevada’s 187 sportsbooks took in close to $114 million in profits in 2014 on $1.7 billion in wagers on both college and pro football. The burning question is how did the books fare in this past Sunday’s Super Bowl?

Case of the Mondays: All Undefeated in NFL, Kentucky Lone Undefeated in Hoops
by Ricky Dimon - 2/2/2015

It’s the day after the Super Bowl, which means every team in the NFL is once again undefeated. Of course, the Seattle Seahawks may not feel like it after blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the New England Patriots then squandering a last-minute scoring chance. In college basketball, meanwhile, only one undefeated team remains after Virginia saw a huge advantage of its own go up in smoke.

This Week in Sports Betting, A-Z
by Ricky Dimon - 1/28/2015

A. Atlanta Hawks. Will they ever lose again? It is becoming increasingly less likely by the day. The Hawks have won a franchise record 16 straight and are 30-2 in their last 32 to seize complete control of the Eastern Conference at 37-8. Atlanta is a -14 home favorite over Brooklyn on Wednesday, according to BookMaker.