PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Every division in baseball outside of the NL Central has a gap of five games or less separating first and second place, bringing more meaning to the full slate of Friday games. All of my best bets feature teams mostly outside of the playoff race, except for the New York…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong once sang, “Wake me up when September ends,” a veiled nod perhaps to his penchant for postseason baseball. When he comes around, perhaps Armstrong will see there’s lots to like about the last month of the regular season, too. Division races—four within 3 1/2…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images A massive MLB slate littered with excellent betting options sets the stage for a beefy appetizer of college football on Thursday night. Before we shift gears to the gridiron, the best bets focus solely on MLB action, including player props. Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates With odds of +1400, this…
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Everybody in fantasy football has a draft list. I have two because, let’s face it, with the clock winding down, the heart can overpower the brain. That’s why it’s important to have that second list: Your dream team. A wish list of guys you want…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images While NFL rosters are being set Tuesday, MLB roster revisions are due next week. September call-ups can change how a team plays and what kind of value exists on that squad. As teams bring up new blood, it’s important to measure twice and adjust your strategy accordingly. We still have…
Aug 8, 2024; Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France; Albane Valenzuela (SUI) tees off on the first hole in the second round in women’s individual stroke play during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Le Golf National. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Sports Rookie Albane Valenzuela was among four golfers selected Monday by captain Suzann Pettersen to compete…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images School started back for many, which means… extra time for gambling research while you’re waiting in those despicable car drop-off lines. An informed gambler is a better gambler. Make the most of that time while Johnny is looking in his friends’ lockers for the missing $180 chemistry textbook. Maybe you’ll…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images You’re not alone if you feel like the NFL preseason has flown by. Sunday marks the end of this year’s exhibition slate, so we’ll squeeze in one final bet before the real fun begins in Kansas City on September 5. Meanwhile, if you’re a Dallas Wings or a Los Angeles…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Clayton Kershaw displayed his former All-Star form while winning his last two starts. That’s not good for National League batters, but it’s a good development for bettors. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been decimated by pitching injuries all season. Now an ace-like Kershaw attempts to silence the visiting Tampa Bay…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images Meaningful football is right around the corner. We’ve reached the third and final week of the NFL preseason, with six teams in action on Friday before a slew of games over the weekend. And if players are getting their final reps in ahead of the regular season, bettors should too….
