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Russell Wilson Futures: How Will Denver’s New Quarterback Perform Next Season?
Ian Wharton
July 16, 2022. 11:08 am
Russell Wilson was traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos early this week in a stunning bit of NFL offseason news. Oddsmakers at top-rated sportsbooks were quick to react by quickly assembling several statistical prop bets based on Wilson’s performance this year. We’ll take you through those bets and give you our thoughts

Stallions vs. Stars USFL Championship Game 2022 Preview
Ian Wharton
June 28, 2022. 11:41 am
The Philadelphia Stars and Birmingham Stallions are on the brink of making history. The USFL inaugural championship is up for grabs after the two conference winners fought through a 10-week regular season and battled through their first-round playoff matchups. This one is for all of the glory and accolades. It didn’t matter about the setbacks

USFL Playoffs Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
June 25, 2022. 7:12 am
The 2022 USFL regular season came to an end after 10 weeks of great action. The most important time of this inaugural campaign is upon us, and we’re excited to be experiencing this historic time with you. We have you covered as always for the best bets in our preview. Our knowledge of these rosters,

USFL Week 10 Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
June 18, 2022. 7:43 am
The 2022 USFL playoff picture is complete as we enter Week 10 of the regular season. Though there’s not as much drama in the final week of this inaugural spring league, there’s more than enough room for bettors to make an impact. We have you covered as always. Our knowledge of these rosters, coaching staffs,

USFL Week 9 Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
June 7, 2022. 4:36 pm
The USFL season went from offensive struggles early in the year to this league that generally features more consistent outputs. Week 9 of the USFL brings us the opportunity to learn even more and profit off favorable spreads. We almost saw the Birmingham Stallions lose their first game of the year, but they pulled it

USFL Week 8 Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
June 4, 2022. 9:50 am
The USFL nearly brought us two massive upsets in Week 7 before teams realized who they were. Several key personnel changes over the last couple of weeks have changed some of the ways each roster performs. That, paired with uneven play this week, left top competitors vulnerable in key games. Alas, we did see two

USFL Week 7 Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
May 28, 2022. 7:26 am
The final month of the 2022 USFL season begins this week. The 10-week season is moving quickly, and teams are adjusting by the week. Teams that were contenders just two weeks ago are facing critical junctions of their season, while some of the bottom-feeders are rising. This league has a unique way of operating. Each

USFL Week 6 Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
May 21, 2022. 8:17 am
The second half of the 2022 USFL season begins this week. The 10-week season is moving quickly, and teams are changing by the week. Teams that were contenders just two weeks ago are facing critical junctions of their season, while some of the bottom-feeders are rising. This league has a unique way of operating. Each

USFL Week 5 Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
May 10, 2022. 11:55 am
Week 5 of the 2022 USFL season is already upon us. After learning about how the inaugural season of the startup spring league, we’re now into a solid groove as the midway point of the 10-week season kicks off. We’re here to preview and unearth the best bets for Week 5 of the USFL season.

USFL Week 4 Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
May 7, 2022. 6:40 am
Time is flying with the 2022 USFL season. Week 4 is already here, marking the end of the first month of action. We’ve seen the league develop significantly since the opening kickoff, and our predictions have continued to be on the money. USFL Week 3 was a fun-filled slate thanks to two comebacks. There’s only

USFL Week 3 Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
April 27, 2022. 12:25 pm
The start to the inaugural 2022 USFL season has been more entertaining than most expected. The refreshing rule changes and increase in offensive output in Week 2 combined for a quality viewing experience. It’s also fun to see how players evolve each week. We’re breaking down the USFL Week 3 with previews of our favorite

2022 NFL Draft Betting Analysis: Is Aidan Hutchinson a Lock to Go With the Top Pick?
Ian Wharton
April 25, 2022. 6:50 pm
The 2022 NFL Draft is still about six weeks away, but the end of the season put the mega event at the forefront of the discussion. It’s at this point in the year where the worst NFL teams know what their plan for free agency is, and then they can attack the draft. Much will

USFL Week 2 Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
April 22, 2022. 11:09 am
The first week of the USFL came with mixed results due to bad weather, but actually having football was refreshing. The new league wasn’t able to finish until Monday night due to the Tampa Bay Bandits-Pittsburgh Maulers game getting postponed. The opening three games didn’t disappoint on the promise to deliver an interesting product. We’ll

USFL Week 1 Preview and Best Bets
Ian Wharton
April 12, 2022. 11:52 am
Football is back and probably sooner than you expected. The USFL has been revived for 2022, and that means we have a whole new league of football to be excited about. This weekend (Saturday, April 16th), the season begins with the season opener between the New Jersey Generals and the Birmingham Stallions. That marks the

Warriors vs. Heat NBA Odds, Preview and Pick
Ian Wharton
March 23, 2022. 7:48 am
After beating the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, the Golden State Warriors take a trip down the road to South Beach on Wednesday evening to face Jimmy Butler and the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM EDT at FTX Arena. The Dubs lost their third game in a row in Orlando,

Breaking Down Early Super Bowl LVII Favorites
Ian Wharton
March 21, 2022. 9:06 am
A new season means new contenders for the league championship. Down below you’ll find the Super Bowl odds for the 2022-23 NFL season. If you’re looking to get an idea of every NFL team’s Super Bowl odds as you prepare to make some sports bets, you’ve come to the right place. Coming off the Los

76ers vs. Cavaliers NBA Odds, Preview and Pick
Ian Wharton
March 16, 2022. 8:31 am
The Philadelphia 76ers hit the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference showdown. Philadelphia comes in with 7 wins in its last 10 games but off of a loss to Denver on Monday night. The Cavaliers are just 4-6 in their last ten games but are coming off of a big

Celtics vs. Hornets NBA Odds, Preview and Pick
Ian Wharton
March 9, 2022. 7:06 am
The Boston Celtics (39-27, 34-31-1 ATS, 29-35 O/U) collide with the Charlotte Hornets (32-33, 35-28-2 ATS, 31-33 O/U) in an Eastern Conference battle tonight. The Celtics posted a solid home win against the Nets in their previous action. The Hornets lost to the Spurs on Saturday and hosted the Nets on Tuesday night. The Celtics

Super Bowl LVII Picks: Can the Rams Run it Back?
Ian Wharton
March 7, 2022. 11:45 am
The Los Angeles Rams used the superteam method to win a Super Bowl in 2022. Their phenomenal 12-5 regular season was capped off by a playoff run that peaked at the right time. This is a star-heavy roster with major free agents to consider before projecting them for a repeat run to next year’s Super

Warriors vs. Mavericks Free NBA Picks for March 3
Ian Wharton
March 3, 2022. 11:45 am
The Golden State Warriors (43-19, 30-28-4 ATS, 26-34 O/U) head on the road to meet with the Dallas Mavericks (37-25, 34-27-1 ATS, 21-40 O/U) on Thursday evening. The Warriors were dealt a road loss by the Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The Mavericks tallied a road win against the Lakers. Dallas leads the season’s series 2-1.

Hornets vs. Cavaliers NBA Odds, Preview, and Pick
Ian Wharton
March 2, 2022. 8:02 am
The Charlotte Hornets (30-32) will be trying to snap their two-game losing streak when they face the Cleveland Cavaliers (36-25) on Wednesday’s game. The Hornets are coming off a 130-106 loss to Milwaukee as 10.5-point underdogs. The Cavaliers are coming off a 127-122 loss to Minnesota as 3.5-point underdogs. Charlotte and Cleveland split their last

Warriors vs. Trail Blazers Free NBA Picks for February 24
Ian Wharton
February 24, 2022. 9:05 am
The Golden State Warriors welcomed the All-Star break with open arms as they needed a break following a poor stint of results. Steve Kerr’s side suffered four losses in the last five games, but now has a good chance of getting a win against injury-depleted Portland. The Portland Trail Blazers were on a four-game winning

76ers vs. Bucks NBA Odds, Preview and Prediction
Ian Wharton
February 17, 2022. 9:58 am
With a championship under their belt, we know the Milwaukee Bucks will be in the mix in the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers’ big move in landing James Harden gives them the chance to be there as well. Alas, the Beard’s still not ready to return, so Thursday’s matchup will simply be a showcase

Nets vs. Knicks NBA Odds, Preview and Pick
Ian Wharton
February 16, 2022. 8:51 am
Can the Brooklyn Nets pull off their third straight win against the New York Knicks on Wednesday? Or will the Knicks earn their second win in February after a brutal stretch of tough losses? Let’s see what the NBA odds for this matchup tell us! Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Can Cincinnati Reach the College Football Playoff Again?
Ian Wharton
February 15, 2022. 4:02 pm
The Cincinnati Bearcats program reached new heights in 2021. Head coach Luke Fickell rode his veteran roster to an unprecedented 13-1 record and College Football Playoff appearance. Although the Bearcats lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 27-6, their achievement was an eye-opening statement to the country about their legitimacy. New Heights The two previous Group

Rams vs. Bengals Super Bowl LVI Top 5 Free Prop Bets for This Sunday
Ian Wharton
February 13, 2022. 6:58 am
After crazy twists and turns all season long, the 2021-22 NFL season finally comes to a close Sunday when the AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals take on the NFC champion Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Even though this was one of the least expected matchups coming into the playoffs, both teams

Rams vs. Bengals Super Bowl LVI Fades
Ian Wharton
February 12, 2022. 8:39 am
The Super Bowl is an amazing opportunity for bettors to get in on the action in ways never available throughout the regular NFL season. There’s unprecedented coverage for the event, which can be a bad thing for more judicious bettors. After studying the trends and likely outcomes for this game, we have several Super Bowl

Super Bowl LVI Picks: Why Bengals Can Cover vs. Rams
Ian Wharton
February 12, 2022. 8:37 am
Super Bowl LVI features two teams that entered the season with different aspirations. The Cincinnati Bengals wanted to prove their ability to compete with divisional heavyweights as they continued to build their roster. The Los Angeles Rams went all-in on winning a Super Bowl. And yet, this Super Bowl features this unlikely pairing. The Bengals

Rams vs. Bengals Super Bowl LVI: Bullish Bets You Can Make with Confidence
Ian Wharton
February 11, 2022. 9:13 am
The Super Bowl is great for many reasons, but the best part about the biggest game of the year is the number of awesome bets that you can make. From the coin toss to who will be thanked first in the post-game speech, there are a lot of interesting props for you to throw a

Super Bowl LVI Picks: Why Rams Can Cover vs. Bengals
Ian Wharton
February 9, 2022. 10:49 am
Only a few days remain for you to get your Super Bowl LVI bets in. The Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams have already been pulling in a ton of betting action thanks to some juicy NFL odds. The public has thus far favored the Rams, and the sharps are leaning towards the Bengals. We’re