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Indiana Fever v Las Vegas Aces
WNBA MVP Odds: Favorites, Sleepers, Longshots
Garrett Chorpenning
April 10, 2026. 4:35 pm

A league is defined by its star power, and the WNBA has plenty. Caitlin Clark is one of the country’s most popular athletes, let alone women’s basketball players, and she’s in store for what could be her best season to date.It’s not just Clark, though – not even close. A’ja Wilson won her fourth WNBA

A'ja Wilson Las Vegas Aces
WNBA Championship Odds: Favorites, Sleepers, Longshots
Garrett Chorpenning
April 10, 2026. 12:40 pm

The ever-expanding WNBA is approaching the start of the 2026 season. Now featuring 15 teams – Toronto and Portland will make their debuts this year – the league is riding a period of substantial growth into what could be its most-watched season to date.Caitlin Clark is the main star looking to lead her team to

NFL Draft general view
Who Will the Pittsburgh Steelers Pick First?
Garrett Chorpenning
April 9, 2026. 2:16 pm

There’s plenty of optimism surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. For one, the event is taking place right in the heart of Pittsburgh’s North Shore – its first time in the ‘Burgh since 1948. It’s also the beginning of a new era for the Steelers, who have a new head coach

Oklahoma City Thunder v Sacramento Kings
NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: NBA Finals Odds, Breakdown for Every Team
Garrett Chorpenning
April 6, 2026. 4:40 pm

The field is set for the NBA playoffs. All 10 spots have been clinched in each conference, headlined by the Detroit Pistons in the East and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the West. Now, we get into the most exciting stretch of the NBA season.No more load management. No more tanking. Whether a team is

The cover for this NBA player props today article shows Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs shooting the ball in the third quarter against Jamir Watkins #5 of the Washington Wizards.
2026 NBA MVP Candidates: Who Has the Edge?
Garrett Chorpenning
April 2, 2026. 12:42 pm

The 2026 NBA MVP race is coming down to the wire. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning MVP, is in the driver’s seat as the face of the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, but anyone telling you he’s already won the award is lying.The truth is that no one knows quite how close it’s going to be. The

Citizen Bull 151st Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Prop Bets and Novelty Wagers You Didn’t Know You Could Make
Garrett Chorpenning
March 31, 2026. 4:57 pm

The Kentucky Derby is a national pastime, and betting has almost always gone hand-in-hand with the event. The first derby, held in 1875, had auction pools. Pari-mutuel betting arrived a few years later, though it wasn’t popular due to the rise of bookmaking in 1882. That was the norm until it was outlawed in Kentucky

Dan Hurley Connecticut Huskies
Final Four 2026 Betting Preview: Odds, Favorites, and Sleepers
Garrett Chorpenning
March 30, 2026. 3:17 pm

The clock has struck 12 on Cinderella, and the NCAA Tournament has narrowed down its possible champions to just four: Illinois, UConn, Michigan and Arizona.The Elite Eight delivered on the hype. Arizona came alive in the second half to defeat Purdue behind strong play from freshmen Koa Peat and Brayden Burries. Illinois knocked off Big

March Madness Sweet 16 Women NCAA Basketball Tournament
Women’s March Madness 2026: Can Anyone Beat UConn?
Garrett Chorpenning
March 24, 2026. 2:19 pm

To say that the Connecticut Huskies have been dominant under Geno Auriemma is an understatement. Since he took over in 1985, UConn has won 12 national championships and been home to some of the world’s best players in women’s basketball. Breanna Stewart. Diana Taurasi. Maya Moore. Sue Bird. Rebecca Lobo. Tina Charles. Napheesa Collier. Paige

NCAA March Madness
2026 March Madness Betting Trends
Garrett Chorpenning
March 24, 2026. 9:44 am

Three of four No. 1 seeds are still dancing. All four No. 2 seeds punched their tickets. The 2026 NCAA Tournament has largely followed the script. That doesn’t mean the first weekend of the tourney was drama-free. Iowa’s Alvaro Folgueiras buried a late three to send defending champion Florida to Cancun. St. John’s Dylan Darling

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NBA to Vote on Adding Expansion Teams in Seattle, Las Vegas 
Garrett Chorpenning
March 16, 2026. 11:10 am

The NBA’s board of governors will reportedly vote next week on whether to add two expansion teams located in Las Vegas and Seattle. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, there is “momentum” that the governors will approve taking bids for the two franchises, with play beginning in the 2028-29 season.This is not the only vote that needs

George Pickens Pittsburgh Steelers NFL player
Why Did the Ravens Dump Maxx Crosby for Trey Hendrickson?
Garrett Chorpenning
March 12, 2026. 9:41 am

The Baltimore Ravens (+1200 to win the Super Bowl) made headlines this week for their franchise-altering blockbuster trade with the Las Vegas Raiders (+20000) to acquire five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby. The deal elevated a Ravens defense that uncharacteristically struggled in 2025 and drastically improved their odds of winning the Super Bowl.Or so

The cover for this NBA player props today article shows Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat making a move against Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics
How Did Bam Adebayo Score 83 Points?
Garrett Chorpenning
March 11, 2026. 2:15 pm

Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point performance has always been viewed as a record that will likely never be broken. For a while, the same was thought of Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game, a feat that was achieved in January 2006. However, with the NBA shifting toward faster-paced, higher-scoring games, Bryant’s mark has looked more attainable.A few players have

Oscars Academy Awards
Oscars Betting Guide: Full Odds, Favorites for 2026 Academy Awards
Garrett Chorpenning
March 8, 2026. 5:00 pm

It’s almost time for the 98th Academy Awards to get underway. Hosted by Conan O’Brien and airing on March 15 at 7 p.m. ET, the Oscars celebrate the year’s best achievements in the world of cinema. While the Oscars have always been a way to honor the biggest names in Hollywood, they’ve expanded over the years

Two Legends, One Belt, Zero Quit: UFC 326 Holloway vs. Oliveira Odds
Garrett Chorpenning
March 5, 2026. 4:17 pm

It’s a rematch 11 years in the making. In August 2015, Max Holloway defeated Charles Oliveira via first-round TKO, becoming the youngest fighter in UFC history to reach 10 wins. Now, the two former champions are getting back in The Octagon in a BMF title bout.Holloway (27-8-0) and Oliveira (36-11-0) are both coming off wins,

Milwaukee Brewers v New York Yankees
World Baseball Classic: Identifying MVP Favorites, Contenders and Deep Sleepers
Garrett Chorpenning
March 2, 2026. 6:00 am

The World Baseball Classic is nothing if not a collection of Major League Baseball’s biggest and brightest stars. We’re essentially looking at 20 All-Star teams, representing various nations from all over the world, converging for a two-week tournament that determines who gets bragging rights until the next edition.Choosing an MVP is a challenge in its

Leon Draisaitl
NHL Rocket Richard Trophy Odds 2026
Garrett Chorpenning
October 7, 2025. 2:47 pm

Betting Predictions and Top Goal Scorers The Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy is awarded to the NHL’s top goal scorer each season. It’s one of the most thrilling futures bets because every goal feels like it cashes your ticket. Heading into 2026, Leon Draisaitl and Auston Matthews open as the clear favorites. Kirill Kaprizov and David