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Soccer bets, unpaid, under review in New Jersey, Indiana
Bettors in line to make big money on FC Cincinnati's upset of Atlanta United, among other matches, have not received their winnings yet. Were the odds too good to be true?
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
Soccer bets, unpaid, under review in New Jersey, Indiana
Bettors in line to make big money on FC Cincinnati's upset of Atlanta United, among other matches, have not received their winnings yet. Were the odds too good to be true?
TOP HEADLINES
NBA
Why betting big NBA playoff favorites could be a bust in 2020
The playing field has leveled in the NBA, with no home-court edge in Orlando and teams well rested after the coronavirus pandemic halted the season in March.
MLB
Baseball betting nuggets: Big bets, live dogs and umpires
Big bets, umpire trends, advanced statistics, hot starting pitchers and more. Here are all the stats to help you bet baseball in 2020.
MLB
MLB betting FAQ: What to make of a shortened season
Going into an unprecedented season, what do we need to know in terms of betting? We answer the biggest questions before play begins.
NBA
NBA's five worst teams to bet on over the past 30 years
Outside of the Kevin Garnett era, the Timberwolves have had mostly lean years against the spread over the past 30 seasons. Here are the five worst cumulative ATS records since 1990.
NEWS - CHALK
The basics of betting baseball: A beginner's guide
Don't know the difference between a moneyline and a run line? Our baseball betting glossary will help get you prepared for MLB's 60-game season.
49ERS
NFL
Will Jimmy Garoppolo surpass 26 passing TDs this season?
Doug Kezirian and Joe Fortenbaugh disagree on taking the over for Jimmy Garoppolo's projected 26.5 touchdown passes this year.
CHIEFS
NFL
Will Mahomes surpass 37 passing TDs?
NBA
NBA's five best franchises to bet on over the past 30 years
Along with five championships, the Spurs also have the NBA's best record against the spread over the past 30 seasons. Here are five best cumulative ATS records since 1990.
COWBOYS
NFL
Will Dak surpass his projected passing yards?
NBA
NBA's 10 worst betting seasons of the past 30 years
The Magic's 33.3% cover percentage in 2003-04 is the NBA's worst over the past 30 seasons. We explore the bottom 10 seasons ATS since 1990.
COWBOYS
NFL
Could this be the Cowboys' year?
BROWNS
NFL
How to bet Mayfield's props this season
NBA
Worst individual betting seasons for every NBA team
Bettors hoping to cash in on the Cavs following a Finals loss were dealt a bad hand in the 2017-18 season. Here are the worst betting seasons for all 30 NBA teams.
NEWS - CHALK
Could the coronavirus change sportsbook betting rules?
A recent Russian Premier League soccer match in the midst of a global pandemic raised some lingering questions for the sports betting industry. Should sportsbooks change their house rules?
NBA
NBA's 10 best betting seasons of the past 30 years
The Spurs' 67% mark against the spread in 2011-12 is the NBA's best over the past 30 seasons. Here are the top 10 seasons ATS since 1990.
GRIZZLIES
NBA
Are the Grizzlies a safe bet to make the playoffs?
MLB
World Series odds, pennant odds and win totals for all 30 MLB teams
To no one's surprise, the Dodgers and Yankees are still the favorites to reach the Fall Classic. Here are the win totals, pennant, division and World Series odds for all 30 teams.
NBA
Best individual betting seasons for every NBA team
If you were on the 2009-10 Bucks or the 2007-08 Celtics, you probably cashed in. Here are the best betting seasons for all 30 NBA teams over the last 30 years.
MLB
Five best MLB franchises to bet on over the past 20 years
Which five baseball teams have been the best to bet on over the past 20 years combined? Let's just say Moneyball paid off for bettors.
MLB
Five worst MLB franchises to bet on over the past 20 years
Which five baseball teams have been the worst to bet on over the past 20 years combined? Look away Detroit Tigers fans.
COWBOYS
NFL
Will Zeke lead the league in rushing yards again this season?
MLB
Worst betting seasons for every MLB team over the past 20 years
Backing the 2018 Orioles or the 2004 Diamondbacks cost bettors a pretty penny. Here are the worst betting seasons for each team from the past 20 years.
MLB
Best betting seasons for every MLB team over the past 20 years
Betting on the Orioles and A's in 2012 or the Mariners in 2001 would have paid big dividends. Here are the best betting seasons for each team from the past 20 years.
NBA
The NBA is on its way back: What it means for your betting ticket
The NBA is on its way to resuming play for the 2019-20 season. What does this mean for your betting ticket? Here's what you need to know.
MLB
The 10 worst MLB teams to bet on over the past 20 years
Which baseball teams have been the worst to bet on over the past 20 years? Here are the bottom 10.
MLB
The 10 best MLB betting seasons from the past 20 years
The 2001 Seattle Mariners won bettors nearly 40 total units over the course of that magical season. Here are the 10 best MLB betting seasons from the past 20 years.
TABLE TENNIS
Gambling on table tennis is blowing up -- but are the matches legit?
When live sports went dark, table tennis became one of the only options for sports bettors. But details on matches are sketchy, scarce and sometimes kept secret.
NHL
The NHL is on its way back: What it means for your betting ticket
The NHL is on its way to resuming play for the 2019-20 season. What does this mean for your betting ticket? Here's what you need to know.
NFL
Five worst NFL franchises to bet on during the Super Bowl era
Who have been the worst teams to bet on against the spread during the Super Bowl era? Here are the bottom five.
NFL
Five best NFL franchises to bet on during the Super Bowl era
Which franchises have been best for bettors to back against the spread during the Super Bowl era? Here are the top five.
NFL
NFL's worst betting seasons of the Super Bowl era
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went 0-14 in their inaugural 1976 season, including 2-10-2 against the spread. Here are the 11 worst team betting seasons of the Super Bowl era.
NFL
NFL's 12 best betting seasons of the Super Bowl Era
The San Diego Chargers went an astonishing 13-1-2 against the spread in 2004. Here are the NFL's best team-betting seasons of the Super Bowl Era.
NFL
The best ATS season ever for every NFL team
The New England Patriots went a remarkable 13-2-1 against the spread in 2003. Here are the best betting seasons for all 32 NFL teams.
NEWS - CHALK
Sports betting's growth in U.S. 'extraordinary'
Two years after the Supreme Court ruling, sports betting's growth is the U.S. has been substantial, with more than $20 billion wagered at legal sportsbooks.
NEWS - CHALK
Over a third of the U.S. can legally bet on sports: Here's an updated map
Any U.S. state that wishes can now offer legalized sports betting. Here is an update on where all 50 states (and Washington, D.C.) stand.
NFL
The worst ATS season ever for every NFL team
The 2017 Cleveland Browns went 0-16 and a mere 4-12 against the spread. Here are the worst ATS seasons ever for all 32 NFL teams.
NFL
NFL schedule release: Tom Brady's Bucs an underdog in Week 1 lines
The Buccaneers are 6.5-point underdogs against the Saints in their 2020 NFL season opener. Here are the spreads for every Week 1 game.
NFL
Super Bowl odds and over/unders for all 32 NFL teams
The Chiefs are Super Bowl favorites. What about the Bucs' chances with Tom Brady at quarterback? Here are the odds you need to know for all 32 NFL teams.
NEWS - CHALK
Betting roundtable: Our experts' worst bad beats from the past year
With the sports betting world essentially on hold, our experts look back on some of the worst bad beats they experienced over the past year.
Top Headlines
- Nets (+19) beat Bucks for largest upset since '93
- NBA launches betting-centric telecasts for restart
- Capital One Arena ready to take cash bets
- Nevada sportsbooks' loss ends 83-month streak
- DraftKings becomes PGA Tour's betting partner
- Baseball betting booms on opening weekend
- Trout heavily favored for AL MVP at sportsbooks
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SuperContest oral history
Simple rules, huge payoff: This is the oral history of how a little-known NFL betting competition for Las Vegas sharps became a national phenomenon for everyone else.
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Legalization of sports betting homepage
Here is your one-stop shop of all relevant content, now that the Supreme Court has struck down PASPA.
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All you need to know before making your picks. PickCenter's data comes from two main sources: TeamRankings and numberFire.
