We break down the NBA’s Orlando bubble plan and discuss what Zion Williamson’s Pelicans and Damian Lillard’s Blazers have to accomplish to push Memphis out of the eighth playoff seed in the West.
How Bettors Should Approach MLB’s 60-Game Season
Now that Major League Baseball and the Players Union have finally agreed to play ball, we break down how bettors should approach the shortened 60-game season and offer a few World Series longshots.
Western Conference Qualification Round Series and Best Bets
With the NHL Western Conference Qualifying Round just over a month away, we offer best bets on all four best-of-5 series matchups: Jets vs. Flames, Canucks vs. Wilds, Predators vs. Coyotes and Oilers vs. Blackhawks.
Eastern Conference Qualification Round Series Odds and Best Bets
While the start date and hub city are still left to be determined, we break down the NHL Eastern Conference Qualifying Round with best bets on all four best-of-5 series matchups: Penguins vs. Canadiens, Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets, Islanders vs. Panthers and Hurricanes vs. Rangers.
NBA Title Odds Ahead of 22-Team Season Restart in Orlando
With the basketball season set to resume on July 31 in Orlando, we have the latest 2020 NBA Championship odds with news and notes on LeBron’s Lakers (+225), Kawhi’s Clippers (+300) and Giannis’ Bucks (+325).
NFL Coach of the Year Odds: Belichick and Arians the Co-Favorites
Who’s the best bet to win 2020 NFL Coach of the Year honors? An intriguing storyline has already developed with Tom Brady’s former coach and current coach tied as co-favorites in the preseason.
NFL Defensive Player of the Year Odds: Aaron Donald Favored Over Watt and Bosa Brothers
Will Aaron Donald win his third-career NFL Defensive Player of the Year award? We look at his competition, including the Watt and Bosa brothers, last year’s winner Stephon Gilmore and Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.
World Series Odds in 82-Game Season: Dodgers Favored Over Yankees
The Dodgers (+375) are slight favorites over the Yankees (+450) to win the 2020 World Series in the MLB’s proposed 82-game season despite the use of a universal DH. We check the latest odds for baseball’s best betting values.
NFL Comeback Player of the Year Odds Favor Three Superstars: Big Ben, Gronk, Watt
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is the favorite to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year, but is Lions signal caller Matthew Stafford (+800) the better bet? Steve Dominey analyzes the early 2020 CPOY odds for the top contenders.
Burrow, Edwards-Helaire Lead Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds
Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow is a +250 favorite to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, but he’ll have to outproduce top running backs such as Clyde Edwards-Helaire (+400) and Jonathan Taylor (+900), as well as a loaded rookie class of wide receivers.
Early Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds: Jeff Okudah Over Chase Young?
Is Redskins defensive end Chase Young a good bet at +450 odds to win 2020 NFL Defensive Player of the Year or could the Cardinals’ Isaiah Simmons (+800) or Lions’ Jeff Okudah (+2500) steal the hardware? Steve Dominey reviews all the NFL player futures, discusses the wagering trends and provides his pick.
Best Bets in Early Week 1 Point Spreads See Raiders Getting Points vs Panthers
Betting lines for all 16 Week 1 games are available after the release of the 2020 NFL schedule. Steve Dominey’s offers three early best bets to jump on before the lines move.
Super Bowl 55 Odds Post Draft Update: Chiefs and Ravens Favored
With the NFL’s virtual draft in the books, we recap all the action and examine what teams improved and worsened their odds to win Super Bowl 55, looking at the Chiefs, Ravens, Cowboys, Packers, Eagles, Buccaneers and Saints.
2020 College Football Win-Total Best Bets
Assuming college football teams play a full schedule in 2020, three teams stand out as good value bets in the season win totals. Steve Dominey breaks down the odds and offers his expert picks.
Chiefs Favored to Finish 2020 NFL Season with Best Record
The reigning Super Bowl champion Chiefs are favored to rack up the most regular-season wins, but are the Ravens the better bet after running roughshod over the NFL in 2019, or could the Buccaneers (+1600) possibly finish first-overall after Tom Brady switched teams?
NFL Worst-Record Odds: Jaguars Tanking for Trevor?
Who will finish with the NFL’s worst-record in 2020? We examine the league’s worst teams to find the best bet to tank for Trevor Lawrence, looking at the Jaguars, Redskins, Panthers and Dolphins.
AFC Playoff Odds: Bet Against the Buffalo Bills
Before the NFL Draft, we examine the playoff odds in the AFC to see what teams are good bets to miss and make the postseason, taking a closer look at the Bills, Bengals, Chargers, Broncos and Raiders.
2020 NFC Playoff Odds: Packers Poised to Miss Postseason
What teams are the best bets to make and miss the postseason in the NFC? Before Thursday’s NFL Draft kicks off in cyberspace, we evaluate the respective playoff chances of the Packers, Eagles and Rams.
Odds to Make 4-Team College Football Playoff: Bet on the Bulldogs
Clemson (-200) and Ohio State (-150) look like locks to return to the College Football Playoff, but what other teams will fill out the field? We evaluate early odds for Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma and defending champion LSU, and offer our best bets on who will make the tournament.
Anthony Edwards -110 Favorite to Go 1st Overall in NBA Draft
Given we still don’t know if the NBA season will resume or if there will even be playoffs this year, there’s no telling when the draft might take place. However, that didn’t stop oddsmakers from installing Georgia shooting guard Anthony Edwards (-110) as the early favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick ahead of fellow teens James Wiseman (+200) and LaMelo Ball (+400).
Opening Odds for 2021 NCAA Tournament: Virginia Favored, Longshot Tar Heels Could Bounce Back
While mourning the loss of March Madness, we breakdown the opening odds for the 2021 NCAA Championship, looking at early favorites like Virginia, Kansas, Kentucky, Gonzaga, Duke, North Carolina, and more.
Updated 2020 Heisman Odds: Fields and Lawrence Fall
Justin Fields is the new Heisman Trophy favorite with Trevor Lawrence hot on his heels. We look at the lengthening odds of both junior quarterbacks while picking some of our favorite underdogs from the field.
National League Division Odds: Can Anyone Down the Dodgers in NL West?
With the start of the Major League Baseball season on hold, we pick the divisional winners in the NL East, NL Central and NL West, looking at the Braves, Mets, Phillies, Cardinals, Cubs, Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and more.
2020 NFL MVP Update: Kyler Murray’s Odds Surge Following Free Agency
Following a wild week of Free Agency, we check at the latest NFL MVP odds of all the quarterbacks who switched franchises and discuss who was hurt and helped by their teams’ big moves.
AFC Division Odds: Did Bill O’Brien Torpedo The Texans’ Chances?
After the 2020 free agency period lit up the NFL world, see the new 2020 AFC Divisional futures plus best bets to win the AFC East, North, South & West. The Patriots are still favored without Tom Brady.
NFC Division Odds: Building a Case for the Bucs, Lions and Cardinals in 2020
Before 2020 NFL Free Agency kicks off next week, Steve Dominey build cases as to why some NFC underdogs could win their divisions. The Buccaneers, Lions, and Cardinals in particular have high upsides.
NL Rookie of the Year Odds: Favorite Gavin Lux Not Exactly a Safe Bet
The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux (+300) is the heavy favorite for National League Rookie of the Year, but players like Brendan Rodgers, Dylan Carlson, MacKenzie Gore and Mitch Keller might be better bets.
LeBron James Now 2-1 Odds to Win NBA MVP
After leading his Lakers to big wins over the league-leading Bucks and rival Clippers last week, LeBron James has improbably swung an MVP race that looked all but over just a week ago.
NCAA Tournament Odds: Kansas Heavily Favored Ahead of Big 12 Tourney
Heading into the 2020 conference tournaments, we look at the college basketball teams whose odds are surging with March Madness just over a week away. Get the updated NCAA Tournament futures plus Steve Dominey’s expert take on the best betting value available.