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August 30, 2021

Georgia vs. Clemson Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends

The marquee game of Week 1 in college football will have large implications on the College Football Playoff at the end of the season. The Clemson Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs are playing in a neutral-field situation, making this a hostile position for both teams. Neither can be comfortable as they each break in a slew […]

FTN Staff

CFB Bets

August 30, 2021

North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends

The first weekend of college football is in the books, and we were able to hit a small profit thanks to a key parlay. Though this is the second weekend of college football, it’s still only Week 1 as we have a full slate for the first time this year. Suffice to say we’re ecstatic […]

FTN Staff

NFL Bets

August 29, 2021

3 Win Totals to Bet

The preseason is almost over, which means that the regular season is just one transitionary off week away. Since joining FTN, I’ve written a number of pieces on various longshot futures bets I’ve made. Longshot quarterbacks to lead NFL in passing Longshot running backs to lead NFL in rushing Longshot pass catchers to lead NFL […]

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MLB Bets

August 29, 2021

MLB Prop Tracker (August 29)

It’s an early Sunday slate of games as always in Major League Baseball. I wanted to make sure to get the plays out early today so you had plenty of time to get them in before running your errands to get ready for the week. After searching through our PROP SHOP on FTNBets, I have […]

FTN Staff

Tennis Bets

August 29, 2021

Betting Guide to the 2021 US Open

What a year! It feels like yesterday we were discussing the first Grand Slam of 2021, and here we are getting ready to close out the Grand Slam year. Of course, history is on the line for a number of reasons, as Novak Djokovic can not only break the three-way tie between Djokovic, Roger Federer, […]

Josh Gross

NFL Bets

August 28, 2021

Everything you need to know about an FTNBets subscription

With the NFL regular season less than two weeks away, sportsbook promos are flying around and closing line value is ripe for the picking ahead of kickoff. If you’re looking for guidance towards a profitable betting season, look no further than FTNBets. Because there are so many different angles of the package, this article will […]

Joe Metz

NBA Bets

August 28, 2021

Phoenix Suns Odds

One of more storied franchises in the NBA to never win a championship, the Phoenix Suns are considered a top contender in the league. Fresh off a 2021 NBA Finals appearance, the Suns have been a great team to bet on with legal sportsbooks like DraftKings because of high-end talent such as Chris Paul, Devin […]

FTN Staff

NFL Bets

August 28, 2021

Arizona Cardinals Odds

The Arizona Cardinals enter their third season under head coach Kliff Kingsbury. To this point, the team’s results with Kingsbury have been mixed. One the one hand, his Cardinals are a mediocre 13-18-1 since 2019. On the other hand, they have progressively improved from 3-13 in 2018 to 5-10-1 and 8-8 over the past two […]

FTN Staff

NFL Bets

August 27, 2021

DraftKings Pools Free Betting Contest – Pick ‘Em

What is better than free money? You have a chance at DraftKings Sportsbook each and every week this NFL season. Any user that has a DK Sportsbook account is able to enter a weekly free contest for cash prizes. Let’s take a look at how to enter this contest, what the prizes look like, who […]

FTN Staff

MMA Bets

August 27, 2021

UFC Vegas 35 betting breakdown

Welcome to my betting breakdown for UFC Vegas 35: Barboza vs. Chikadze, which goes down Saturday night in front of a small crowd at the Apex facility in Las Vegas. After a solid fight card last weekend, the promotion returns with a 12-fight offering headlined by a featherweight bout that can only be described as […]

FTN Staff

MLB Bets

August 27, 2021

The One Hitter: MLB game-by-game betting breakdown (8/27)

Each day, we are going to give you a quick preview of the day’s main slate and any interesting betting angles that we spot. Take a look. Arizona Diamondbacks @ Philadelphia Phillies Taylor Widener vs. Aaron NolaDiamondbacks +225, Phillies -245Total: 8.5 Three things to know The offenses here are pretty even. Philly owns a 94 wRC+ vs. […]

FTN Staff

NFL Bets

August 27, 2021

NFL Week 1 Betting Picks

We are getting closer to Week 1 of the NFL season — but I fancy myself something of a degenerate, so I’ve already placed bets for every Week 1 game. As we get closer to the season, I will certainly put more Week 1 bets — especially player props — into the FTN Bet Tracker. […]

FTN Staff

MLB Bets

August 26, 2021

MLB Prop Tracker (August 26)

Last time I hopped on here, we talked about the process and a couple prop plays I liked based off of the projections we have on both FTNBets and FTNDaily. Germán Márquez was scratched and pitched the next day, so one of the two was off the board. It happens sometimes. I could not even play it […]

FTN Staff

NFL Bets

August 26, 2021

Ravens vs. Raiders Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends

The Las Vegas Raiders will welcome fans to Allegiant Stadium this season for the first time since moving to the desert, but their first opponent may not be arriving to a warm welcome. The Raiders host a top contender in the AFC in the Baltimore Ravens to kick off the 2021 NFL season, and oddsmakers […]

FTN Staff

MLB Bets

August 26, 2021

The One Hitter: MLB game-by-game betting breakdown (8/26)

Each day, we are going to give you a quick preview of the day’s main slate and any interesting betting angles that we spot. Take a look. Arizona Diamondbacks @ Philadelphia Phillies Zac Gallen vs. Zach EflinDiamondbacks +147, Phillies -154Total: 8.5 Three things to know The Diamondbacks have the fifth-worst wRC+ vs. RHP at just 83. The […]

FTN Staff

CFB Bets

August 26, 2021

College Football Betting – Week 1 Parlay Picks

As opening kickoff to the 2021 college football season is almost here, we’re gearing up for the main slate of five games by studying the lines and trends as closely as possible. This is a tremendous opportunity to take the value oddsmakers give us before adjusting to what’s happening on the field. Some of our […]

FTN Staff

NFL Bets

August 26, 2021

Tailing Totals – Early Over/Under Picks for Week 1 in the NFL

We might be a couple weeks away from the start of the NFL regular season, but it’s never too early to bet on Week 1 totals. Earlier this summer I placed bets on every Week 1 NFL game, and recently I highlighted three spread bets I still like for Week 1. In this piece, I break down […]

FTN Staff

MMA Bets

August 25, 2021

Best prop bets for UFC Vegas 35

We are back for another exciting weekend of combat sports for UFC Vegas 35 in Las Vegas. There are a couple spots that I feel good about in the props market but be sure to check out the rest of the FTN crew’s bets FTN Bets Tracker in case we add anything prior to fight […]

Jon Kelly

MLB Bets

August 25, 2021

MLB Best Bets for Wednesday (8/25)

After a short hiatus away from the game, I’ve returned to the MLB Best Bets column. Last time out, Detroit and Toronto failed to hit the over on nine runs despite going into extra innings and having more time do so. It was frustrating that Tyler Alexander (L) finally decided to learn how to pitch […]

FTN Staff

MLB Bets

August 25, 2021

The One Hitter: MLB game-by-game betting breakdown (8/25)

Each day, we are going to give you a quick preview of the day’s main slate and any interesting betting angles that we spot. Take a look. Los Angeles Angels @ Baltimore Orioles Shohei Ohtani (L) vs. Chris Ellis (R)Angels -208, Orioles +180Total: 9.5 Three things to know Orioles have lost 19 straight games, two […]

FTN Staff

NFL Bets

August 25, 2021

Bears vs. Rams Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends

The Los Angeles Rams continue to go for broke each NFL season and by going all-in on new quarterback Matthew Stafford, Rams backers are expecting big things for them in 2021. Los Angeles gets the season started by welcoming the Chicago Bears for Week 1 and oddsmakers opened the Rams as 7-point favorites and to […]

FTN Staff

NFL Bets

August 25, 2021

NFL Week 1 picks to make now

With only one week of NFL preseason left and almost all the best future values gone, it is time to shift focus to Week 1 of the NFL season. With a full 16-game Week 1slate, there are plenty of opportunities on the board, and as we get closer to the season, more will present themselves. […]

Eliot Crist

CFB Bets

August 25, 2021

College Football Betting – Week 1 Upset Picks

Welcome to Week 1 of the 2021 college football season. We have a smaller main slate of games, with five openers Saturday, four of which have lines, and therefore four we can make picks for.  (Check out our college football Week 1 betting breakdown.) We’re continuing to preview the opening weekend as the sweet smell […]

FTN Staff

CFB Bets

August 25, 2021

UConn vs. Fresno State Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends

The 2021 college football season is finally here as opening weekend kicks off this Saturday. Five games highlight a slate with unique regional matchups. One of two games sees the reintroduction of a team that missed the entire 2020 season is the Connecticut Huskies at the Fresno State Bulldogs.  (Check out our college football Week […]

FTN Staff

PGA Bets

August 25, 2021

2021 BMW Championship betting preview

This week’s PGA Tour event is the final chance for golfers to punch their ticket to East Lake to play for the FedEx title. The BMW Championship will be played at Caves Valley Golf Club, a new course for the Tour (however, it has hosted a handful of other high-profile events).  As always with new […]

FTN Staff

MLB Bets

August 24, 2021

MLB Prop Tracker (August 24)

I had so much fun doing MLB Prop bets yesterday that I decided to hop in and give you guys a few more today. One is a strikeout prop, the other is a HR prop. The big thing I wanted to do here is show you how I use the tools available at FTNBets and […]

FTN Staff

MLB Bets

August 24, 2021

The One Hitter: MLB game-by-game betting breakdown (8/24)

Each day, we are going to give you a quick preview of the day’s main slate and any interesting betting angles that we spot. Take a look. Note: I omitted the Dodgers/Padres game purposely here because we still do not have listed pitchers as of noon ET. If you want my thoughts on that game, […]

FTN Staff

NFL Bets

August 24, 2021

NFL Worst Record Betting Odds

When it comes to handicapping the NFL, the successful mantra is to pick winners (obviously), but one NFL futures market goes against the grain for that mindset, and that’s picking a team to finish with the worst record in the league. Well, only one team fits the criteria of looking like a complete trainwreck and […]

FTN Staff

CFB Bets

August 24, 2021

College Football Week 0 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends

Week 1 of the college football season is finally here. Even with a small five-game slate Saturday to get opening kickoff underway, there’s some terrific value on the board. We’re using every tool we can to start rolling our profits in 2021.  Over the last three years, I’ve found veteran teams more reliable than their […]

FTN Staff

NFL Bets

August 23, 2021

3 spreads to bet now for Week 1 in the NFL

I’m a degenerate, in case you hadn’t noticed. And that’s why earlier this summer I placed bets on every Week 1 NFL game. Now that we’re through Week 2 of the preseason, it’s time to highlight a few of the spread bets I still like for Week 1, using our NFL Odds Tool to find the best […]

FTN Staff

MLB Bets

August 23, 2021

The One Hitter: MLB game-by-game betting breakdown (8/23)

Each day, we are going to give you a quick preview of the day’s main slate and any interesting betting angles that we spot. Take a look. Arizona Diamondbacks @ Pittsburgh Pirates Humberto Mejía vs. Wil Crowe Pirates -130/Diamondbacks +110 Total: 9.5  Three things to know These are the two worst teams in the National League. Mejia […]

FTN Staff

CFB Bets

August 23, 2021

Hawaii vs. UCLA Week 1 Betting Odds, Picks, and Trends

The 2021 college football season is finally here as opening weekend kicks off this Saturday. Five games highlight a slate with unique regional matchups. A fun West Coast battle features the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and the UCLA Bruins. Chip Kelly’s UCLA Bruins have high expectations. This is suddenly a veteran roster with momentum after finding […]

FTN Staff