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A day after a big trade involving a high-profile quarterback rocked the NFL news cycle, Wednesday brought another, albeit less high-profile, trade, with the Indianapolis Colts reportedly agreeing to send QB Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. The Colts will receive picks, including two third-rounders, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Wentz came to Indianapolis from Philadelphia […]

Many say that the Big 12 is the best college basketball conference in the country due to its overall competitiveness from top to bottom. This year I’d say the Big Ten can certainly challenge that crown. The best part, though, is that we get to watch all the giants of the Big Ten duke it […]

With the college basketball season officially winding down, it’s conference tournament season, and here are my favorite conference tournament championship futures to bet. Building a futures portfolio is always fun and sportsbooks tend to offer some exploitable spots to attack. Of course, value is super important and even though you may think team X has […]

Fans, players and, most importantly, bettors of the NFL didn’t have much time to soak in the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl 56 win at the end of February before offseason transactions shifted the immediate focus to Super Bowl 57 odds. Despite the recent news, the Kansas City Chiefs remain the betting favorites according to […]

The SEC is the definition of a college basketball power conference heading into the postseason, as it has at least six tournament teams, and more than a few of them have national title aspirations. Before we get to the big dance, we get the pleasure of watching these elite programs battle it out for conference […]

There is no other tournament like it. The World’s Most Famous Arena will once again play host to the Big East Conference Tournament as the conference’s best battle it out for a shot at a national championship. If the regular season was any indication, we are in for a wild series of games over the […]

In one of the biggest trades in recent NFL history, the Denver Broncos reportedly acquired QB Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Wilson, who had spent his entire career with the Seattle Seahawks, has made nine Pro Bowls in his 10 seasons in the NFL. He has 292 career passing […]

The 2022 NFL Combine has come and gone, and now NFL fans must patiently wait for the 2022 NFL Draft. While we now know what to expect from players in terms of 40-yard dash times, bench press reps and three-cone drills, teams and fans alike can now speculate where players will be drafted and which […]

FTN Network and Quarter4 have announced a partnership. FTN Network’s innovative platform provides fantasy tools, and indispensable resources with industry-leading technology. With Quarter4’s predictive data streams and in-game probabilities, FTN Network will provide engrossing content, and deep-dive analytics via. podcasts, articles, videos and livestreams, captivating all dedicated fantasy sports players and bettors.  FTN CEO Kevin Adams […]

Golf’s strongest field of the year will once again tee off on Thursday at TPC Sawgrass for the PGA Tours crown Jewel, The Players Championship. The course is as much a part of this tournament as the deep field, and while most of the shine is on the famed #17 island green, the entire course […]

The end of the ACC season was thrilling, as the North Carolina Tar Heels spoiled Coach K’s last game in Cameron. That ending was bittersweet, but the road is far from over. The Blue Devils can earn a shot at redemption, as they are the odds-on favorite to win the ACC Tournament. However, there are […]

The 2021-22 college basketball season is coming down the home stretch, and March is finally here. With the conference and NCAA tournaments quickly approaching, we get some great matchups between the best teams in the country. Below is my analysis and favorite bets for Saturday’s slate.   LSU vs. Alabama (Line: LSU -4, DraftKings Sportsbook) […]

Welcome to my betting breakdown for UFC Vegas 272: Covington vs. Masvidal. After a few consecutive fight night events with lesser-known fighters looking to make the most of their opportunity to shine, the UFC shifts gears to a stacked PPV event this weekend. Saturday night, T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host UFC 272, a […]

Mobile sports betting has been online in Illinois for the last year or so, but the crippling aspect was the necessity to register in person. As of March 5th, 2022, that is no longer an issue. Online registration has returned to the Land of Lincoln, giving you the opportunity to take advantage of Caesars' generous […]

Over the course of the PGA season, I’d like to do a few deep dives into the world of statistics in golf. There are plenty of stats to choose from and, quite frankly, it’s hard to wade through it all. In the end, people focus on the granular data because it’s available but I’m not […]

Let’s take a look at the opening odds, early betting pick and breakdown of Saturday’s UFC 272 main event. UFC 272 takes place Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. UFC 272 is the first PPV headlined by a non-title fight since UFC 264 — McGregor vs. Poirier III.  There are currently 13 fights […]

The 2021-22 college basketball season is in full swing, and March is finally here. With the conference and NCAA tournaments quickly approaching, we get some great matchups between the best teams in the country. Below is my analysis and favorite bets for Tuesday’s slate.   Purdue vs. Wisconsin (Line: Purdue -2.5, DraftKings Sportsbook) In the […]

With a majority of the field taking last week off, many return to competition for this week’s tournament, the Arnold Palmer Invitational (API). Like the Genesis Invitational, the API is an elevated status tournament, which means the field is slightly smaller than a regular PGA event and the purse is larger.  Along with that, there […]

The 2021-22 college basketball season is coming down the home stretch, and with conference play winding down and March approaching, we get some great matchups between the top teams in the country. Below is my analysis and favorite bets for Saturday’s slate.   Kansas vs. Baylor (Line: Baylor -4, DraftKings Sportsbook) Baylor is coming off […]

Welcome to my betting breakdown for UFC Vegas 49: Makhachev vs. Green After a fight night highlighted by a Jamahal Hill knockout in the main event last weekend, the UFC continues its run of eight straight weeks with a live event this Saturday night. This week, the biggest promotion in MMA returns to the Apex […]

Over the course of the PGA season, I’d like to do a few deep dives into the world of statistics in golf. There are plenty of stats to choose from and, quite frankly, it’s hard to wade through it all. In the end, people focus on the granular data because it’s available but I’m not […]

In what’s being described as one of the best NBA Draft classes in league history, one rookie stands alone as the betting favorite for 2021-2022 NBA Rookie of the Year odds. Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers is listed at -400 at sportsbooks like BetMGM to win the 2021-22 NBA Rookie of the Year award. […]

While the status of the 2022 MLB season is currently up in the air, sportsbooks still currently have odds listed for MLB-related future bets. One of the most exciting bets currently offered for the 2022 MLB season is the odds for AL and NL MVP. After taking a dive into some legal sportsbooks, I have […]

Here’s a look at Arkansas’ legal sports betting landscape. Find out which sportsbooks are available in Arkansas, the best betting apps, and pro and college teams to bet on both in and near the state.   Is Sports Betting Legal in Arkansas?  As of March 4, 2022, online sports betting can go live in the […]

We are just 19 days away from college basketball’s Selection Sunday, but who’s counting? You should be if you are an Arizona Wildcats fan. Arizona has had an incredible season and is champing at the bit for the tourney to start with their hopes as high as ever. So let’s dive into the Wildcats’ futures […]

The Chicago Cubs have been in a steady decline since breaking MLB’s longest World Series drought in 2016, and there’s not much optimism that things will improve for the organization in 2022. Illinois’ sports bettors might have a hard time making money by wagering on the Cubs to be a National League contender. Chicago is […]

The Honda Classic is sandwiched between two premier PGA Tour events, leaving it in a tough spot to attract a top field. Not only that, the course, PGA National, is one of the toughest tests each year on the schedule. The famed “Bear Trap,” a three-hole stretch (15-16-17) as the golfers come home, is always […]

The time finally has come for New York sports bettors. Mobile sports betting has been launched, and now bettors can capitalize on all the new opportunities to profit. Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned bettor, Caesars Sportsbook has you covered with many ways to add money to your wallet and even […]

The freedom and ease of mobile sports betting has come to Louisiana. Mobile sports betting has been launched, and now bettors can capitalize on all the new opportunities to profit. Whether you are new to the game or a seasoned bettor, Caesars Sportsbook has you covered with many ways to add money to your wallet […]

Welcome to my betting breakdown for UFC Vegas 48: Hill vs. Walker After an action-packed PPV last weekend, the UFC continues its run of eight straight weeks with a live event this Saturday night. This week, the biggest promotion in MMA returns to the Apex facility in Las Vegas for a 12-fight slate. In the […]

The 2021-22 college basketball season is in full swing, and conference play provides matchups between the top teams in the country. Below is my analysis and favorite bets for Saturday’s slate.   Texas vs. Texas Tech (Line: Texas -2.5, DraftKings Sportsbook) Everyone remembers Texas Tech putting together one of the most hostile environments of all […]

Over the course of the PGA season, I’d like to do a few deep dives into the world of statistics in golf. There are plenty of stats to choose from, and quite frankly, it’s hard to wade through it all. In the end, people focus on the granular data because it’s available but I’m not […]