NFL Week 15 Preview – Player Prop Breakdowns for Every NFL Game
Using PFF’s grading, I’ve broken down every single offensive matchup for every single NFL game in Week 15. You’re welcome. Here is my NFL Week 15 preview.
Top 10 Atmospheres in College Football
The college football season is coming to an end and this makes me sad as a fan that tunes in every Saturday. One of the reasons that college football is unlike any other sport in America is because of the pageantry that we see every Saturday in the fall. Here are my Top 10 atmospheres in college football.
Does Coastal Carolina Belong in the Top 10?
The latest College Football AP Top 25 poll included some major shakeups following Week 15. The move that had the college football world buzzing involved the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The Chanticleers landed the ninth-ranked position in the Week 16 AP Top 25 poll.
The OTHER Running Back Named Adrian Peterson
If you’re named Adrian Peterson, chances are that a team in the NFC North will make sure to have you on the roster. Everybody knows about current Lions RB Adrian Peterson, who spent nearly a decade carving up opposing defenses as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. But, what about the other guy?
Week 14 Player Prop Breakdowns for Every NFL Game
Using PFF’s grading, I’ve broken down every single offensive matchup for every single NFL game in Week 14. You’re welcome.
The goal here? Find disparities to target.
Lance Lynn Heads to the Southside of Chicago
This is the first move of several that are coming for the White Sox this offseason. Lynn slides into that number three starter role where he just eats innings and does it predominantly with fastballs (67.8% last season) which is hilarious in today’s game (in 2015 he threw 85% fastballs for the Cardinals).
Trace McSorley and Other Athletes With Rap Songs Named After Them
Remember when Mo Bamba came out a few years ago? It was instantly a song played at every party and sporting event. Sheck Wes was paying homage to his childhood friend, who is now a center for the Orlando Magic. Bamba asked him to put his name in the song. Bamba ended up becoming the topic of it.
Illinois Tops Duke; Coach K Impresses in Post-Game Presser
If you live under a rock, you didn’t realize that Illinois beat Duke convincingly on December 8 by a score of 83-68. Though it wasn’t a 20+ point embarrassment, the game was only tied twice. Once at 0-0 and once at 2-2, both within the first minute of the contest. The rest of the game…
Sarah Fuller’s Historic Day
Before Friday, folks that aren’t Vanderbilt soccer fans may not have heard the name Sarah Fuller. And prior to this year, she was just the backup goalie on a very good team. In her first three years with the Commodores, Fuller saw time in net just twice. She didn’t even enter this year as a…
Athletes That Peaked as Rookies
I came up with the idea for this article because of Shane Battier. If you look at his all of his averages, he had career-highs across the board during his first season with the Grizzlies. After that, he was primarily a role-player. Battier put up career-highs in: Minutes played (39.7 per game), field-goal attempts (12.3),…
Like Mike Is an All-Time Great Basketball Movie
When you think of Like Mike, you think of your childhood. The movie came out when I was seven years old, and was instantly one of my favorite films. Not just in the basketball category. The same was probably true for most of you reading this article right now. We saw so many great NBA players…
NBA Veterans with Lack of Playoff Success Flocking to Contenders
Every NBA offseason, there’s a crazy amount of player movement. Between trades and signings, most rosters make at least a few changes. And when you consider that there are 30 teams, a lot is going on. In the first three days of free agency this year, 77(!) players signed contracts. That’s truly wild, and it…
Farewell, Tristan
As a Cavs fan, you won’t get many tweets from Woj about your team. So, when any current Cavalier shows up in one of his updates, you brace yourself for what you’re going to read. Sadly, we got some news on Saturday that a long-tenured Cav was on his way out. Tristan Thompson inked a…
Recapping the Cavs Draft
The dawn of draft night brings nerves not only to every NBA organization, but the fans that root for the team. This year, it was a critical that the Cavs find a talented player at #5 that could play an integral role in their future. And by selecting Auburn’s Isaac Okoro at #5, they did…
Trading DeAndre Hopkins Should be Illegal
Last season, the Houston Texans had DeAndre Hopkins. They had a 24-0 lead in a playoff game against the Chiefs. Things seemed to be going pretty well. They went on to lose the same game by a 51-31 score. They traded Hopkins to the Cardinals, Now, they are 2-7 in 2020. Deshaun Watson (2,539 yards,…
NHL Reverse Retro Jersey Reveal Rankings
The NHL and Adidas partnered to release their new “Reverse Retro” jerseys, which will be utilized throughout the upcoming season. While awaiting word on when the 2020-21 season might start, we can anticipate what these sweaters will look like on the ice. Here, I’ve ranked the Reverse Retro series jerseys, from the worst of the…
Ranking Backyard Baseball Cover Athletes
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NFL Week 10 Preview: Spread Darlings, Blowouts, and Bouncebacks
Last week I introduced my new favorite teams to follow, the Pesky Teams. You know them, they’re scrappy, maybe not great record-wise, but keep games close. They went 4-3 ATS last week. Nothing remarkable there. As for me (follow me on Twitter @griffybets) I went 10-8 on the day. Ended two units up off big…
Daunte Culpepper’s 2004 Season
What exactly is so interesting about a season where the Vikings went 8-8? Why does it matter that the starting QB that season was guy that spells Dante with a U? Who cares that said QB won just 41 games in his career after being a first-round pick? Daunte Culpepper started 100 games in his…
Unsung Heroes: LeBron’s Best Role Player Teammates in Cleveland
LeBron James has spent 11 of his 17 NBA seasons playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He took them to five NBA Finals, helping the franchise to win their first-ever championship in 2016. By doing so, he delivered on his promise of bringing a Larry O’Brien Trophy to the first NBA team he played for. But,…
Examining Under Deserving NBA All-Star Selections of the Past 15 years
I recently put together a piece about ‘random’ MLB All-Star selections. So, it’s only fair that the NBA gets the same treatment. There have been many head-scratching decisions by the NBA All-Star voters in recent years. I had to make sure to highlight some of the guys who probably didn’t deserve to play in the…
Random MLB All Stars Through the Years
Major League Baseball is without a doubt the most unique of the four major North American leagues. Their games are untimed and teams play all of their opponents during the year in the form of a 3 or 4 game series. And even more interesting, all 30 teams get at least one All-Star representative each…
The Next Wave of Cleveland Cavaliers Deserving of Retired Jerseys
There have been some great players to don the Cleveland Cavaliers jersey over the years see their jersey get retired. From Mark Price, to Brad Daugherty to Zydrunas Ilgauskas to Mr. Cavalier Austin Carr, there have been seven players to receive the honor of retired jerseys. There are several players to play in Cleveland within…
Building the All-Time Cavs Starting Lineup + Short Bench
As a big fan of the Cavs, I’m always imagining scenarios when their best players from the 90’s are playing together with the modern guys. And in this article, I’ll be creating a team full of the players that I believe make the best historic lineup for the team. First will be the starting lineup,…
The Anomaly of Joe Flacco’s 2012 Postseason Run
It came as a surprise to many when the Ravens won the 2012 Super Bowl. They rallied late in Denver to knock off Peyton Manning. They became the first team to beat the Patriots in Foxboro when trailing at halftime. They overcame a halftime power outage to hold off the 49ers in the Super Bowl…
How the Knicks should Draft in 2020
The Knicks’ past seasons have been beyond dreadful. With a new coach practically every season, a rookie getting shipped every two seasons, and signing heavy contracts for declining players and hopeful stars, the Knicks need sustainability and identity if they want their future to be on the opposite side of the win column. Every single…
Aristocrat, Boyd Gaming Announce Cashless Wagering Digital Wallet
Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. announced Monday it has partnered with leading casino operator Boyd Gaming Corporation to launch Aristocrat’s cashless wagering digital wallet technology at Boyd Gaming’s Blue Chip Casino Resort Spa in Michigan City, Indiana. This new innovation is the cornerstone of a new “Resort Wallet” feature in which patrons can place cash on account…
MVP Bets Not Named Russell Wilson: NFL Futures
Going into Week 7, Russell Wilson, leader of the then-undefeated Seattle Seahawks, was the odds-on favorite to take home the MVP at -120. In Sunday Night’s 37-34 overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Wilson tossed three interceptions. The turnover-riddled performance is the first blemish on what has been a sterling start for the nine-year pro….
Newton Benched: What it Means for New England Going Forward
Through all the excitement of another Sunday in the NFL, the Patriots’ performance was almost overlooked if not for the benching of Cam Newton. To say Newton came out struggling would be putting it lightly. He stat line for the day was 9-of-15 for 98 yards and three interceptions. Newton was quoted after the game…
Why the Bucs Signing of Antonio Brown Doesn’t Necessarily Put Them Over the Top
Wait. The Bucs are 5-2? They have two All-Pro wide receivers and a legend named Rob Gronkowski? Tom Brady throws them the ball? And they just signed an all-time great receiver? How does this not put them over the top, Zach?! Well, read on to find out. This is not just another crazy “fan” take….
Tanking for Trevor: What Team Lands the Clemson Star?
It’s no secret that the prized possession in the 2021 NFL Draft is Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence would have been a top-10 pick in each of the previous two NFL Drafts, but he is finally eligible at the end of this college football season. Lawrence is the type of player that is capable of…
Why Failing to Win in the 2020 Playoffs May Doom Lamar Jackson’s Legacy
Lamar Jackson has been electrifying the NFL for three years now. He is looking like the most dangerous mobile quarterback since prime Michael Vick. He’s won 24 of his 28 regular-season starts and has the team competing in a tough AFC North this year. But, Jackson has taken the Ravens to the playoffs twice, and…
Ranking the Cleveland Cavaliers Coaches Since 2010
Since LeBron James announced that he was taking his talents to South Beach on ESPN, seven different coaches have been at the helm for the Cleveland Cavaliers. There have been veterans, first-timers and disasters aplenty. There was even a familiar face who led the team for five years before being fired and then re-hired a…
Betting the Eagles to win the NFC East has Great Value
Currently at 1-4-1, it’s been a tough start for the Philadelphia Eagles. Luckily for them, their peers in the NFC East are right there with them, as you surely know. Currently listed at +140 odds to win the NFC East, I find this to be tremendous value for a team that has at least shown…
Incoming Freshmen for Big Ten Basketball
As always, the Big Ten will be loaded with talent and new faces for you to learn. With Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn coming back, Illinois joins Iowa and Wisconsin as favorites to win the Big Ten title. With Michigan State, Rutgers, Michigan and Indiana all being ranked in the top 20 this is going…
Can Michigan State Basketball Contend Without Cassius Winston?
Michigan State basketball enters the 2020-21 season without two of its best players from a year ago. Can the Spartans continue to rule the Big Ten?
Can Billy Donovan Lead the Bulls to the Promised Land?
It seems like it has been forever since the Chicago Bulls have been a relevant NBA team. At least relevant at the right time. Sure, you could go back just a few years to the weird Dwyane Wade season and say they were relevant but were they? Really? Bulls fans will tell you that was…
Where do the Cleveland Cavaliers Go from Here?
If you’re a fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers, chances are you’re only smiling about a few things these days. The positives include the strong play of Kevin Porter Jr. last year, the emergence of Collin Sexton as an elite scorer, and having the #5 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. The addition of Andre Drummond…
Just Take the Points: My Bad Beat from NFL Week 5
Last weekend as I peered through the odds and spreads on DraftKings, I made my usual 3-4 spread bets and then moved on to my value picks. Solid money line odds with a team that has, “a chip and a chair(a chance).” The game that stood out was the Minnesota Vikings squaring off against the…
5 Reasons Why the Chicago Bears Will Win the Super Bowl
Most experts didn’t give the Chicago Bears much of a chance to make the playoffs in 2020. Through five games, Chicago stands tall at 4-1, and Da Bears are starting to gain some respect. There were plenty of question marks surrounding this team in the preseason, and some of these questions still remain. However, a…
Projecting Breakout Players for the Cavs in 2020-21
To basketball fans that don’t cheer for Cleveland, the situation there is very bleak. But to those who pay close attention to the Cavs’ situation and watch all of their team’s games (like me), it’s clear that there is plenty to be cheerful about. When LeBron left in 2018, he put the franchise in a…
Los Angeles Lakers Finally Crowned NBA Champion
It took almost an entire calendar year, but the Los Angeles Lakers were crowned the 2019-20 NBA champion on Sunday night after eliminating the Miami Heat in six games. A season that started at the end of October in 2019 did not come to end until October 11, 2020. The Los Angeles Lakers were one…
How Jimmy Butler Silenced the Haters (And TJ Warren)
The NBA bubble was a complete success, with no positive COVID-19 tests and a new breakout performance every night. The first player to grab everybody’s attention was TJ Warren. The Pacers starting forward went nuts against the 76ers in the team’s first game. Warren shot 20-29 (9-12 3PT), en route to a career-high 53 points….
Does A Fourth NBA Title Push LeBron Past MJ?
We’ve already heard it: Is LeBron the GOAT? Let the offseason of debates begin. Let me start by saying, I am tired of hearing the term GOAT. First used by Muhammad “I Am The Greatest” Ali, it has now become a common term that gets way overused, with people being the GOAT of everything from…
Miami Hurricanes at Clemson Tigers FREE Betting Pick
The Miami Hurricanes (3-0, 1-0 road) have the college football world buzzing right now. Through the first three weeks, the Hurricanes are starting to make people believe the “U” is finally back. However, they haven’t quite faced a test like they they will on Saturday as the travel to Clemson (3-0, 2-0 home) to take…
Building the Optimal NFL DFS Lineup
The process of building a daily fantasy football lineup in the NFL isn’t always simple, especially if you’re locked in on making one specific optimal lineup to use across multiple lineups. A lot can go into the decisions, value by position can change drastically on a week-by-week basis, and you need to find the best…
Three College Football Teams To Bet Hard This Weekend
Last weekend saw some crazy results in what has been a wild start to the 2020 college football season. Oklahoma lost consecutive times for the first time since 1999, Iowa State beat the Sooners in Ames for the first time since 1960 and Georgia found its quarterback moving forward. This college football season is off…
Singles vs Parlays: My Look at How To Beat the Books
In the sports betting world, there are two categories of wagers that bettors place every single day. These are single bets and parlays. Singles betting is the most common wager that people place, but if you utilize parlays in tangent with singles you can really increase your success when betting on sports. Singles Betting Singles…
Losses and Pushes: Bad Beats From NFL Week 4
Another week in the books and another week of broken hearts recorded. Some of you dog lovers had to have felt pretty good early this week, especially if you are a Los Angeles Chargers fan. There aren’t any in Los Angeles but there must be some somewhere. Let’s start with that game. Chargers Moneyline +290…
Tennessee Volunteers at Georgia Bulldogs FREE Betting Pick
After the first two weeks in the SEC, Florida and Georgia are showing that the two programs may be on a collision course to see who the best team in the SEC East this year. However, there is a third team looking to enter the race, and it is the Tennessee Volunteers. Coach Jeremy Pruitt…
Stat Hero is Changing the DFS Game
Tired of facing sharks and pros in daily fantasy sports? StatHero.com takes the headache out of the game and instead creates an opportunity for players to win consistent money and do so while setting themselves up for a massive payday in the process. Stat Hero is the first daily fantasy sports format of its kind,…
North Dakota Legalizing Tribal Sportsbooks
North Dakota is probably not the first state you think of when discussing the sports betting industry in the United States, but that could soon change. International Gaming Technology is looking to break into North Dakota, and the company has a deal in place. Last Friday, International Gaming Technology (IGT) announced that it has reached…
Conquering Online Sit and Go Tournaments
Online sit and go’s have been an online phenomenon that has turned a lot of players’ attention into playing online. There are a handful of variations and rules to these games, even though Texas Hold’em is the primary game, there are other factors that have been included into these sessions. These events are typically 6…
Five College Football Teams to Bet on this Weekend
College football is off to a crazy start, as two top six teams, Oklahoma and defending national champion LSU, suffered home losses to unranked teams last Saturday. As we enter another week in college football, here are five college football teams to bet on this Saturday in college football. Auburn at Georgia (-7.5) The No….
Betting Futures and Anything Else on the NBA Finals
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A Sob Story: NFL Bad Beats Week 3
Another week of NFL games just means one thing, another week of NFL bad beats, and some poor person is sitting in their living room thinking he/she is just the unluckiest person in the world. Here are some games that got me this weekend. The Dirty Birds do us dirty…again: Atlanta (-2.5) Hopefully, after last…
National League Wild Card Series Playoff Preview
The day for National League Wild Card play has come. The MLB 60-game sprint season has come to an end, and it’s officially time for playoff baseball. The American League started things on Tuesday, but now it’s the National League’s turn on Wednesday. Let’s take a look at the National League. (8) Milwaukee Brewers vs….
Illinois Extends Mobile Registration
Governor J.B. Pritzker has extended the Illinois mobile registration period for sports betting customers. This is the third different time that Pritzker has allowed mobile registration as he is looking to jumpstart the sports betting industry in Illinois. When Illinois passed an expanded gaming law last June, lawmakers required in-person registration for customers that were…
PointsBet Stands Out Among Illinois Mobile Sportsbooks
The state of Illinois launched sports betting on March 9, but it wasn’t until this summer that the mobile industry really took off. BetRivers was the first mobile sportsbook app in the state, but it has since been joined by four other operators. FanDuel and DraftKings, two of the biggest names in the sports betting…
Betting Value in Big Ten Football
Big Ten football betting is back! This means we can include the Big Ten in the hunt for the College Football Playoff, and more importantly, we can bet on games and futures. Ohio State, as to be expected, is the heavy favorite to win the conference title, but also a favorite to bring home a…
The Dirty Birds: NFL Bad Beats from Week 2
Everyone loves to bet on the NFL. And if you do, you’re going to suffer a bad beat from time to time. Week 2 had a few of those, so we take a quick look back.
Big Ten Football Season Back On
The Big Ten Conference announced on Aug. 11 that all collegiate events this fall were postponed to the spring. The major news coming out of this announcement was that the Big Ten Conference would not be playing football this fall. Sources reported that the Big Ten Conference expected that the other Power 5 Conferences would…
Heat Continue To Upset, Reward Bettors
Betting on the Miami Heat has paid off so far in the NBA Playoffs. Despite a Game 3 loss to the Boston Celtics, we think there is plenty of reason for optimism.
Odds of Winning The AL Central Title
The AL Central is the best division race in baseball. But who will come out on top?
Indiana Sports Betting: One Year Review
Indiana legalized sports betting early in 2019, with a goal to launch prior to the 2019 NFL season. The state was able to hit its mark, and sports betting launched on Sept. 1, 2019. It also didn’t take the sports betting operators in the state to roll out and launch their mobile sports betting apps,…
COVID-19 And Re-Opening of Midwest Casinos
Midwest casinos and sportsbooks are looking to rebound after the shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why You Should Always Bet the Over on the Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are the closest thing to a sure thing in the NFL. We take a look at the many reasons you should be betting the Chiefs over every game.
How to Bet the MLB Playoffs Opening Round
The MLB playoffs will have a new look for 2020, with 16 teams making the postseason, eight in each league. The league announced on Monday that the final three rounds will be held in their own version of a bubble and may or may not include fans. The first round is a best-of-three series and…
Vigtory Sportsbook Beefs Up Team With New VP
Vigtory is entering the market by offering some of the best prices available for sportsbooks. They have comprised a team of the best marketing and gaming experts available.
Top Two NFL Teams To Bet This Season
With so many things that are inconsistent in the NFL, it’s always nice to have a team or two that you can count on, like these two teams.
Dallas Cowboys Already Giving Bettors Fits
Why, Mike?? WHY??! That was the sentiment of bettors and Dallas Cowboys fans alike on the 2020 season’s first, Sunday Night Football.
The Demise of Professional Poker Player Susie Zhao
The body of professional poker player Susie Zhao was found badly burned in a Michigan park. An investigation of her death is still ongoing.