Sports Betting Tech Provider Vetnos Sues PrizePicks for DFS Patent Infringement
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When the competition heats up, so does litigation. And the competition for market share in both legal sports betting and DFS is growing. The latest lawsuit involves several DFS patents used in fixed-odds prop lines and risk management.
On Tuesday, Vetnos LLC, a B2B sports technology company, filed a patent and trade secret lawsuit in the Northern District ofGeorgia (Case Number 1:23cv2746) against PrizePicks — a leading DFS provider.
Vetnos co-founder and technology co-inventor Dan Orlowsaid, "We apprised PrizePicks of our concerns for several years in an effort to resolve this matter amicably, but unfortunately PrizePicks refused to...
When the competition heats up, so does litigation. And the competition for market share in both legal sports betting and DFS is growing. The latest lawsuit involves several DFS patents used in fixed-odds prop lines and risk management.
On Tuesday, Vetnos LLC, a B2B sports technology company, filed a patent and trade secret lawsuit in the Northern District ofGeorgia (Case Number 1:23cv2746) against PrizePicks — a leading DFS provider.
Vetnos co-founder and technology co-inventor Dan Orlowsaid, "We apprised PrizePicks of our concerns for several years in an effort to resolve this matter amicably, but unfortunately PrizePicks refused to respect our IP rights, so we were left with no option but to seek help from the court system."
Vetnos currently licenses its technology to Native American tribes with Class II gaming licenses in California and Oklahoma. As neither state offers access to legalized online sports betting sites, their DFS markets are especially lucrative. Meanwhile, PrizePicks operates its real-money DFS contests in most of Canada, 30 U.S. states, and the District of Columbia. Cutting corners
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, claims that by infringing on Vetnos’ patents, PrizePicks was able to avoid the development time and costs associated with rolling out a DFS fixed-odds product — costs that Vetnos incurred during its technology development. “By copying the Vetnos Technology, PrizePicks was able to launch a fixed-odds daily fantasy sports game and learn to effectively manage the risk associated with offering such a game without engaging in the significant trial, error, and loss that Vetnos’ predecessor engaged in to develop the Vetnos Technology,” the lawsuit claims.
Spilling the beans
The lawsuit further argues that a former employee of Game Sports Network (Vetnos’ predecessor), Steven Kerstein, shared trade secrets with PrizePicks. After Kerstein left GSN, he worked as a consultant for PrizePicks and is now the company’s Head of Company relations and Marketing Intelligence. PrizePicks, however, denies any wrongdoing. PrizePicks Chief Legal Officer Jason Barclay said, “After years of trying unsuccessfully to get us to buy its technology and intellectual property, Vetnos has now apparently resorted to a frivolous lawsuit to change our minds. That is not a good business or legal strategy. We intend to aggressively defend against this lawsuit and point out its many errors and outright falsehoods.” This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here
Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/vetnos-suing-prizepicks-for-daily-fantasy-sports-patent-infringement-june-27-2023
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Sports Betting Sites Could Take Hit from Restart of Student Loan Repayments
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The restart of student loan payments this fall could put a damper on business at sports betting sites in the United States — and right in the thick of the NFL season.
Around 40 million Americans will have to resume repaying student loans in October after a three-year pause prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The payment holiday gave borrowers financial flexibility and more discretionary spending, some of which could have been used on legal sports betting.
But that holiday is over, and the bill will start coming due again for millions of younger Americans who happen to be the key...
The restart of student loan payments this fall could put a damper on business at sports betting sites in the United States — and right in the thick of the NFL season.
Around 40 million Americans will have to resume repaying student loans in October after a three-year pause prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The payment holiday gave borrowers financial flexibility and more discretionary spending, some of which could have been used on legal sports betting.
But that holiday is over, and the bill will start coming due again for millions of younger Americans who happen to be the key demographic for operators of mobile sports betting apps. Results of an Ipsos survey released earlier this year suggested nearly a fourth of bettors are under 35.
“The core sports-betting customer likely skews younger, around 36 years of age, vs. the core land-based regional casino customer, which is typically between the ages of 50-65 and less likely to carry a significant student debt burden,” analysts from Wells Fargo, a bank, wrote recently, according to the newsletter Earnings+More.
Billions going elsewhere
Borrowing costs for consumers will be significant, too. An economics research report by Goldman Sachs released earlier this week said that a return to the pre-pandemic trend for student loan payments would mean they ratchet up by $70 billion at an annualized rate.
“In theory, the Biden administration could seek to implement a new policy citing a new justification, but this seems unlikely (transitional assistance to borrowers as payments are reinstated is more plausible),” the report said.
U.S. President Joe Biden has also proposed outright forgiving hundreds of billions of dollars in student loans, but that effort could be struck down by the Supreme Court as early as this week.
The looming hit to the spending power of American consumers has not gone unnoticed by the consumers themselves. A recent survey for investment bank Morgan Stanley found that just 29% of consumers with federal student loans were confident they have enough money to resume payments without tweaking their spending elsewhere.
“Consumers are looking to pull back on discretionary spending: categories with the most strongly negative net spending intentions continue to be consumer electronics, toys, home appliances, food away from home, and leisure/entertainment,” the Morgan Stanley analysts wrote. “Overall, the majority of consumers surveyed (61%) continue to say they are likely to cut back on spending over the next 6 months.”
The bettor necessities
Sports betting probably falls well down the list of necessities for Americans already facing increased costs for food, shelter, and transportation. Having a huge chunk of consumer spending redirected back toward repaying debt could take a bite out of business at wagering sites.
The timing is another issue for bookmakers. If the blow to consumer spending starts in October, that is right in the thick of the NFL’s regular season, which is also the busy season for sportsbooks. For operators struggling to turn a profit, any news of economic headwinds may be something they don’t want to hear right now.
And some operators have leaned into catering toward a younger clientele, such as Betr, which announced another funding round on Tuesday.
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Fulham Secures Record Kit Sponsorship Deal with Sports Betting Company
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One of the world’s most storied soccer clubs has partnered with a legal sports betting operator.
Fulham F.C. has landed a record-breaking front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with SBOTOP for the 2023-24 season. As part of the pact, SBOTOP — the owner of UK betting sites and casinos — will also have in-stadium branding throughout Craven Cottage, the club’s home since 1896.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. W88 had previously served as Fulham’s betting sponsor.
“We are pleased to welcome SBOTOP as our front-of-shirt partner as we continue our exciting journey in the Premier League. The coveted front-of-shirt sponsorship plays...
One of the world’s most storied soccer clubs has partnered with a legal sports betting operator.
Fulham F.C. has landed a record-breaking front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with SBOTOP for the 2023-24 season. As part of the pact, SBOTOP — the owner of UK betting sites and casinos — will also have in-stadium branding throughout Craven Cottage, the club’s home since 1896.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed. W88 had previously served as Fulham’s betting sponsor.
“We are pleased to welcome SBOTOP as our front-of-shirt partner as we continue our exciting journey in the Premier League. The coveted front-of-shirt sponsorship plays an integral part in keeping the Club competitive through significant revenue, and we look forward to celebrating continued success in 2023/24,” said Fulham Commercial Director Jon Don-Carolis.
Fulham joins seven other Premier League clubs with front-of-shirt gambling sponsors. The clubs include New Castle United (Fun88), Everton (Stake.com), West Ham United (Betway), and others. Leeds United also is part of the group, as the club secured a deal with SBOTOP in 2020.
Changing times
Fulham’s deal with SBOTOP comes amid a shift in the Premier League’s stance on gambling sponsorships. The league’s 20 clubs will withdraw gambling company sponsorships on the front of matchday kits starting after the 2025-26 season. However, the Premier League will continue to allow its member clubs to have gambling sponsors on shirt sleeves and throughout the pitch.
The Premier League’s decision to ban gambling sponsorship on the front of kits mirrors its competitors. La Liga and Serie A — the two top-flight soccer leagues in Spain and Italy, respectively — have prohibited gambling sponsorships due to government-imposed restrictions.
Despite their ban, the Premier League’s decision to only prohibit front-of-shit sponsorships will allow the competition and its clubs to continue to benefit from deals with gambling companies.
“I don’t think having gambling sponsorship on shirts is good. But I understand the gambling companies pay best so it’s a difficult decision for clubs to turn them down,” Brighton Hove Albion F.C. owner Tony Bloom told The Guardian in April.
The money gambling companies can provide has also infiltrated women’s soccer. Earlier this week, FIFA announced that TAB — New Zealand’s racing and sports betting agency — has become the Women’s World Cup’s first gambling sponsor. TAB will have an advertising presence throughout the four stadiums that will host the World Cup from July 20 through Aug. 20. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here
Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/fulham-secures-record-kit-sponsorship-deal-with-sports-betting-company-june-28-2023
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Giants vs Blue Jays Predictions, Picks, Odds: Jays Get Tangled in Logan's Webb
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The Toronto Blue Jays continue to find frustrating ways to lose baseball games and Tueday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants was no exception.
Kevin Gausman dominated last night, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out 12 in six innings of work. But, as has been the theme for Toronto all season, the Jays struggled to hit with runners in scoring position and failed to give Gausman any support in an eventual 3-0 loss.
Today, the Blue Jays will try to turn the tables on the Giants by winning a bullpen game of their own while...
The Toronto Blue Jays continue to find frustrating ways to lose baseball games and Tueday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants was no exception.
Kevin Gausman dominated last night, allowing just one run on three hits while striking out 12 in six innings of work. But, as has been the theme for Toronto all season, the Jays struggled to hit with runners in scoring position and failed to give Gausman any support in an eventual 3-0 loss.
Today, the Blue Jays will try to turn the tables on the Giants by winning a bullpen game of their own while going against San Francisco’s top starter Logan Webb. Does Toronto have some value as a short home favorite, or will it be another day of the team’s bats going silent when they’re needed the most?
I break down the MLB odds and bring you my best bet, plus a same-game parlay in MLB picks and predictions for Giants vs. Blue Jays.
Giants vs Blue Jays odds Giants vs Blue Jays predictions
The Blue Jays continue to lose in frustrating ways. It can be hard to stomach a loss where your starting pitcher dominates through six innings, and you have nothing to show for it. And it’s not going to get any easier tonight when they dig into the batter’s box to face off against Logan Webb.
The Giants right-hander has been one of the National League’s most reliable starters over the past few seasons. In 2023, he is pitching to an expected ERA of 3.63 and owns a WHIP of 1.10 thanks in large part to the fact that he rarely walks anybody.
Now, the Jays do a better job against right-handed pitchers, but they rarely seem to come up with that big hit when it matters the most. Toronto ranks 25th in batting average and OPS with runners in scoring position this season.
Meanwhile, it’s a bullpen day for the Blue Jays, which will likely feature Trevor Richards as an opener. Richards reinvented himself this offseason and has developed one of the most devastating changeups in baseball. As a result, he has a 3.21 xERA while holding opponents to a .177 expected batting average, and has one of the highest strikeout rates in baseball at 35.8%.
The Jays also like using Richards as an opener because he can give them multiple innings to start the game. The last two times he has opened, he has pitched three innings. Outside of two home runs, he has pitched well in that role, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out nine.
Afterward, look for some combination of Bowden Francis and Trent Thornton to eat up the bulk of the remaining innings. That’s not as good. Francis has a 4.47 xERA in limited innings and Thornton has a career 5.63 xERA dating back to 2019.
While the Giants don’t have big-name stars, there aren’t many holes in this lineup and they rank 12th in OPS and 10th in wRC+. In addition to all of that, they have won 10 consecutive road games. I like the Giants to get off to a good start. My best bet: Giants first five innings moneyline (-102 at SIA) Giants vs Blue Jays same-game parlay Giants first five moneyline (+110) Logan Webb Over 18.5 outs recorded (+125) Bo Bichette Over 1.5 hits (+130) The Giants look like they are providing some value in this interleague matchup so we’ll open this same-game parlay with our best bet.
Next up, let’s take a closer look at Webb, who has logged more innings than any other starter in baseball. He is averaging over 6.5 innings per start and has gone Over 18.5 outs rec...
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St. Kitts and Nevis vs USA Picks and Predictions: America Wastes No Time in Scoring
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If you weren’t aware St. Kitts and Nevis was an actual place, nor that they had a national soccer team, don't feel alone. However, both are true, and they will compete Wednesday night in the CONCACAF Gold Cup against the United States, with the hopes of pulling off a huge upset. The Sugar Boyz will look to get their first result against a non-Caribbean CONCACAF team in 12 years after falling 3-0 to Trinidad and Tobago in their group stage opener. For the Yanks, they’ll be seeking to get past a 1-1 draw with Jamaica that left them looking outclassed....
If you weren’t aware St. Kitts and Nevis was an actual place, nor that they had a national soccer team, don't feel alone. However, both are true, and they will compete Wednesday night in the CONCACAF Gold Cup against the United States, with the hopes of pulling off a huge upset. The Sugar Boyz will look to get their first result against a non-Caribbean CONCACAF team in 12 years after falling 3-0 to Trinidad and Tobago in their group stage opener. For the Yanks, they’ll be seeking to get past a 1-1 draw with Jamaica that left them looking outclassed.
USA know they need to set the tone early to make up for the draw, and I believe they'll do just that. Find out more in my St. Kitts and Nevis vs. USA betting picks.
St. Kitts and Nevis vs USA best odds St. Kitts and Nevis USA +5,000 Moneyline -6,600 +2,200 Draw +2,200 Over 2.5 (-1,200) Total Under 2.5 (+700) Odds courtesy of bet365 on June 28, 2023. St. Kitts and Nevis vs USA picks and predictions
Given the overwhelming odds against St. Kitts and Nevis in this match, finding a line that didn’t require giving up an arm and half a leg for juice was difficult. In fact, books are either not offering it at all, or are offering such limited options there’s nothing worth playing. But fear not, as I did some digging and came up with a solid best bet for you that won’t require you to mortgage your home to win a few dollars. St. Kitts and Nevis allowed three shots in the opening 15 minutes in their loss to Trinidad and Tobago. Just one of those efforts was on target — saved in the 14th minute — as the Sugar Boyz bunkered down and defended in a group. They kept it level until late in the first half, when they fell behind in the 43rd minute before conceding twice more after the break.
However, Trinidad and Tobago aren’t a side that have typically scored early on teams, and they don’t have the speed and size that the Americans do. They also lacked one thing the USMNT will have in abundance on Wednesday night — a need to score early and often.
Goal differential is likely going to be important to determine who wins the group, and this is the best opportunity for the Yanks to run up the score on someone. The USMNT found the back of the net inside five minutes in the Gold Cup final last weekend, and while the roster is obviously watered down compared to that one, you need only look back to the last time they played a team this overmatched — a 7-1 slapping of Grenada back in March. Granted Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie started in that match, but it was a team loaded with MLS talent as well.
Jamaica dominated the midfield on Saturday night for large stretches, preventing the Yanks from building up. That won’t be the case on Wednesday against a St. Kitts side that will sit back and try to defend. Their problem is their back line lacks the height of what the USMNT will throw at them on set pieces, and they’ll be exposed if they get out of position.
The Americans need not just a win, but a big one. After nearly losing to Jamaica, I expect the USMNT to come flying out of the gates with intensity and urgency, and find a way to score inside the opening 16 minutes. That’s your best path to cashing a bet in a match with very few viable betting options. My best bet: USA to score inside 16 minutes (-120 at bet365) Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertisi...
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White Sox vs Angels Predictions, Picks, Odds: Giolito Struggles to Hold Back Halos
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The Los Angeles Angels have taken the first two games of their current four-game set with the Chicago White Sox, which is impressive as they were coming back from the altitude of Colorado. Jaime Barria and the home side sit as -125 home favorites in the MLB odds as the starting pitching matchup might seem to favor the visitors, but Lucas Giolito is tough to trust as a short road dog.
The Chicago starter gets a park downgrade tonight at Angel Stadium, and his control issues will drive up his pitch count vs. an underrated Halos’ offense that can still...
The Los Angeles Angels have taken the first two games of their current four-game set with the Chicago White Sox, which is impressive as they were coming back from the altitude of Colorado. Jaime Barria and the home side sit as -125 home favorites in the MLB odds as the starting pitching matchup might seem to favor the visitors, but Lucas Giolito is tough to trust as a short road dog.
The Chicago starter gets a park downgrade tonight at Angel Stadium, and his control issues will drive up his pitch count vs. an underrated Halos’ offense that can still take pitches even without Mike Trout.
Find out where my best bets lie in our MLB picks and predictions for White Sox vs. Angels on Wednesday, June 28.
White Sox vs Angels odds White Sox vs Angels predictions
THE BAT is projecting 16.2 outs from Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito which is not crazy value on his Under 17.5 outs, but at +120, that’s certainly +EV.
There are plenty of things working against the inconsistent right-hander who has pitched well of late, but still elevates his pitch count with a lot of balls (2.93 BB/9) and a reliance on the strikeout. He can also give up the longball, with 14 allowed over 92-plus innings. That isn’t working in his favor at Angel Stadium, which has been a sneaky good hitter’s park and has nine mph winds blowing straight out tonight. Shohei Ohtani was a specimen last night with 10 punchouts and two home runs. He left with a trainer in the seventh inning but remained in as a hitter, which bodes well for his participation in today’s affair.
Gio has gone Under this number in three of his last six starts, has a WHIP 0.50 points higher on the road, and might be overvalued altogether thanks to a matchup vs. a team starting their No. 6 pitcher. That could also work against Gio as the Angels could be making multiple pitching changes in the middle innings, which could freeze the Chicago starter and force the Sox to turn to the pen sooner than they'd like. My best bet: Giolito Under 17.5 outs (+120) White Sox vs Angels same-game parlay Giolito Under 17.5 outs Giolito Over 1.5 walks Ohtani Over 0.5 RBI The Over walks and Under outs should be more correlated, but the pair are giving +225 odds when the true odds are +243. Giolito has command issues and the Angels take a ton of pitches and see plenty of three-ball counts. I like the L.A. moneyline, but the price tag doesn't give me enough value in this SGP, so I'm pivoting to high +EV play from THE BAT in an Ohtani RBI. Mickey Moniak has a .357 OBP and is hitting .300 over his last 15 games, while the AL MVP odds frontrunner is slashing a cool .404/.507/1.018 over his last 15 games for a 1.525 OPS. Shohei is hitting .304 vs. Giolito over his career (23 ABs) with three homes and four knocked in. He has an RBI in five straight games, and 14 over his last 12. Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful tips and strategies. Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site.
White Sox vs Angels moneyline and Over/Under analysis
L.A. won the series opener as a -121 home favorite, and followed that up with a win last night as a -164 fave with Ohtani on the mound. Tonight’s matchup favors the White Sox on paper and is the reason the moneyline opened at -120, but bettors are starting to warm up to Jaime Bar...
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Grant Park 220: Chicago Picks, Odds & Race Preview
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NASCAR's hitting the streets. Literally.
For the first time ever, a city's streetscape will map out the course for the nation's premiere racing circuit, with the Grant Park 220 taking over downtown Chicago as the field tries to whittle away at Kyle Larson'sNASCAR Cup Series odds lead . How do bettors prepare for this unprecedented event?
Our Grant Park 220 odds are a great place to start — and keep reading below for the best betting picks for an event that's sure to contain a few surprises.
Odds to win 2023 Grant Park 220 Driver
Odds to win Tyler...
NASCAR's hitting the streets. Literally.
For the first time ever, a city's streetscape will map out the course for the nation's premiere racing circuit, with the Grant Park 220 taking over downtown Chicago as the field tries to whittle away at Kyle Larson'sNASCAR Cup Series odds lead . How do bettors prepare for this unprecedented event?
Our Grant Park 220 odds are a great place to start — and keep reading below for the best betting picks for an event that's sure to contain a few surprises.
Odds to win 2023 Grant Park 220 Driver
Odds to win Tyler Reddick
+700 Martin Truex Jr.
+700 Kyle Larson
+700 Chase Elliott
+700 Ross Chastain
+1,100 A.J. Allmendinger
+1,100 Kyle Busch
+1,400 William Byron
+1,600 Michael McDowell
+2,000 Christopher Bell
+2,000 Chris Buescher
+2,000 Denny Hamlin
+2,500 Daniel Suarez
+2,800 Ryan Blaney
+3,000 Kevin Harvick
+3,000 Joey Logano
+3,000 Austin Cindric
+3,000 Ty Gibbs
+4,000 Shane Van Gisbergen
+4,000 Alex Bowman
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There's much uncertainty abound for the Grant Park 220. While this track should race somewhat similar to a road course in theory (I mean, it's literally taking place on actual roads), everything from turn angles to pavement surfaces are completely unknown variables, leaving this race's field in flux.
Four drivers are tied as favorites — something you pretty much never see in this sport — and the +700 price they carry doesn't suggest a ton of confidence. It's no surprise to see Tyler Reddick and Chase Elliott as part of that quartet, the two being NASCAR's premiere road course racers.
The overall distribution of the top of this field is somewhat linear, if not a bit clustered. However, after a glut of nine drivers between +3,000 and +5,500, there's a steep dropoff to +10,000.
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Grant Park 220 favorites Martin Truex Jr. (+700) He has to land here as a co-favorite. May be the hottest driver in the series right now with Truex not only having won in Sonoma two races ago, but also runner-up last Sunday too in Nashville, giving him four consecutive Top-5 finishes on the season and the points lead. It seems like the cream always rises to the top in inaugural events. Chase Elliott (+700) Why not here either? While he’s winless this season, Elliott has won three inaugural races since 2020 and all three were on road courses (Daytona, COTA, Road America) at that. Elliott was also just fifth at Sonoma last month and enters Sunday’s race on the heels of two consecutive Top-5 finishes overall including four Top-7 results in the last five races that he’s contested in. Kyle Larson (+700) Larson has won two first-time trips to tracks since 2021. He won the Nashville race two years ago in dominating fashion, and while North Wilkesboro wasn’t an inaugural race last month, it was the fi...
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DraftKings Taking Over Sports Betting Market Share from Competitors
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A major legal sports betting operator is expanding its reach at the cost of its competitors. DraftKings has roughly 32% of the online sports betting market in America as of May 2023, up from a 27.7% share in the last twelve months, per Earnings+More. The company’s increase in market share makes it the second-largest sportsbook in the U.S. behind longtime rival FanDuel.
DraftKings’ ability to make gains in its reach over the past year has come at the expense of other online betting sites across the more than 30 states that have authorized sports betting.
As of last month, FanDuel...
A major legal sports betting operator is expanding its reach at the cost of its competitors. DraftKings has roughly 32% of the online sports betting market in America as of May 2023, up from a 27.7% share in the last twelve months, per Earnings+More. The company’s increase in market share makes it the second-largest sportsbook in the U.S. behind longtime rival FanDuel.
DraftKings’ ability to make gains in its reach over the past year has come at the expense of other online betting sites across the more than 30 states that have authorized sports betting.
As of last month, FanDuel has a market share of 45.1%, compared to a 45.5% share last year. DraftKings has been able to hinder FanDuel’s growth through its market access in Massachusetts and New York — America’s largest online betting market. In May, DraftKings generated 51% of all gross gaming revenue in Massachusetts.
Meanwhile, the company emerged as the highest revenue-generating operator in New York through the first two weeks of June, surpassing FanDuel. DraftKings has also seen its growth impact the market share of other competing sports betting operators outside of FanDuel.
In May, BetMGM had a market share of 9.9%, down from 11.1% for the same period last year. Caesars Sportsbook also saw its market share fall in May from 6% to 5%, while Barstool Sportsbook — which is owned by PENN Entertainment — had a 1.9% share compared to 2.6%.
Despite the discrepancy in market share amongst operators, there has been uniformity in pricing for U.S. sporting events, according to Propus Partners. Sportsbooks, including DraftKings and FanDuel, have had recent similar pricing for USFL and WNBA events. There has also been evidence of similar pricing for boutique markets like ATP and WTA Tour tennis.
Gaining ground
DraftKings’ willingness to stunt the growth of competing operators is evident in the company’s pursuit of PointsBet's U.S. business.
Last month, Fanatics — which launched wagering in January 2023 — agreed to purchase PointsBet’s U.S. assets for $150 million. The deal would have allowed Fanatics to expand its reach to the 14 states in which PointsBet has been awarded online wagering licenses.
DraftKings responded to Fanatic’s bid with a $195 million offer of its own for PointsBet’s U.S. operations. The bid submitted by DraftKings is being considered by PointsBet shareholders.
The two competing offers for PointsBet were made in light of recent news that DraftKings and Fanatics had previously held merger negotiations in 2021, according to the New York Post. The deal, which has since been shuttered, would have valued each company at roughly $24 billion.
DraftKings is valued at $11.94 billion, down from a previous high of $31.8 billion in 2020. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here
Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/draftkings-taking-over-sports-betting-market-share-june-27-2023
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Twins vs Braves Predictions, Picks, Odds: Elder Not Exceptional vs Minnesota
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The Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins will continue a three-game series tonight in Atlanta, with the Braves listed as -150 favorites in the MLB odds and a total of 9 on the board.
Minnesota faltered in Game 1 of the set last night in a 4-1 defeat. The loss dropped the Twins to just a .500 record in their previous 10 games. For Atlanta, it was business as usual as they continue to cruise. The win gave the Braves their ninth in the last 10 games, including three in a row.
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The Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins will continue a three-game series tonight in Atlanta, with the Braves listed as -150 favorites in the MLB odds and a total of 9 on the board.
Minnesota faltered in Game 1 of the set last night in a 4-1 defeat. The loss dropped the Twins to just a .500 record in their previous 10 games. For Atlanta, it was business as usual as they continue to cruise. The win gave the Braves their ninth in the last 10 games, including three in a row.
Read on for my best bet and full MLB picks and predictions for Braves vs. Twins on Tuesday, June 27.
Twins vs Braves odds Twins vs Braves predictions
It feels like the entirety of the season, the baseball community has been fading Braves pitcher Bryce Elder for expected looming negative regression. For the most part, he's avoided that. I'm giving fading him a go tonight, and one of the best ways to do that is taking his Under 17.5 outs at +100.
Most people reading this likely know the book on Elder by now. He has pretty disappointing metrics, and things like a hard-hit rate near the Bottom 20% of the league stick out like a sore thumb. An expected ERA of 3.77 against an actual one of 2.40 also does. Yet he's able to overcome this. Why? Because of an insane ground ball rate that exceeds 56%, rating him in the genuinely elite category of that metric. But the Twins can win this war, at least enough to where he doesn't go a full six innings.
Minnesota ranks near the bottom of the league in ground ball rate. They have the fifth-lowest ground ball rate in the sport at a clip of 40% and of the highest line drive rates. Elder has been fortunate in that he has yet to see many teams that are good at avoiding the grounder.
He's faced two teams this season who rank in the Bottom 5 in ground ball rate. He met the team who hit the fewest ground balls in the league, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Against them, he allowed one earned run in six innings. That's not precisely a reigning endorsement to taking his Under outs here, but if you look deeper, there's more there. The majority of the hits he gave up had an exit velocity in the triple digits. It could have and should have been much worse, the balls just happened to find the gloves of Braves players on that day.
Elder allowed seven hits in that game — the second-most hits he's allowed in a game this season. The game where he allowed more hits? It came against the Kansas City Royals, who tagged him for eight hits and three earned runs, forcing him to exit midway through the fifth. The Royals are the only other team he's faced this season that ranks in the Bottom 5 of ground ball rate. By any logic, the Twins should be able to put pressure on Elder tonight because of their ability to do the one thing he does exceptionally well.
I'm not here to suggest that Elder gets blown up or even that the Twins win this game (though there is value there). Their ability to get the ball in the air will make this a more stressful outing than the typical one for Elder. Because of that, this number is just too high. My best bet: Elder Under 17.5 outs (+100) Twins vs Braves same-game parlay Elder Under 17.5 outs Elder Over 5.5 hits allowed Ryan to record the first strikeout I want to emphasize that my saying Elder goes Under this number of outs isn't an endorsement of the Twins winning or even Elder getting blown up. It's simply a recognition of him facing a team that does something he hasn't...
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2023 NHL Draft Prop Picks and Predictions: Michkov Gaining Steam in Top 5 Talks
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I released my best plays last week for Wednesday's 2023 NHL Draft before Bob McKenzie’s final mock draft, and I'm happily sitting with some solid CLV for the majority of the plays after the NHL Draft odds movement.
However, despite the market becoming more efficient, there is still some value to extract from this draft in the coming days as the Top 5 picks are anything but locks. More information is rolling out the closer we get to the big day on Wednesday.
Last year, Shane Wright was -380 to go first overall the week of the draft and fell...
I released my best plays last week for Wednesday's 2023 NHL Draft before Bob McKenzie’s final mock draft, and I'm happily sitting with some solid CLV for the majority of the plays after the NHL Draft odds movement.
However, despite the market becoming more efficient, there is still some value to extract from this draft in the coming days as the Top 5 picks are anything but locks. More information is rolling out the closer we get to the big day on Wednesday.
Last year, Shane Wright was -380 to go first overall the week of the draft and fell to fourth, which could have been found at 60/1 days out. Are there any more potential goldmines for bettors with the draft hours away and information swirling?
Here’s my breakdown of the 2023 NHL draft.
NHL Draft picks and predictions
Matvei Michkov draft position: Under 5.5
Matvei Michkov is the biggest mystery in this year’s draft. He just finished a solid campaign in the KHL (Russia) with the worst team in the league Sochi HC (11-47 SU) where the winger had nine goals and 11 assists in 27 games. That might not seem like a lot, but per The Washington Post, that’s the best points-per-game rate by any draft-eligible Russian player from the KHL since 2008.
Michkov loses some points in being a winger and the lack of time teams are getting with the Russia prospect, but thanks to the second-best offensive skillset in the draft, some mocks have him going as high as No. 2. According to @FriedgeHNIC, - Michkov is rising people don't think he'll go past Philly ???? - LA Kings still have the edge on Dubois, but the Habs could re-enter the race based on Michkov decision - The Habs could be willing to MOVE DOWN if they don't get the player they want. pic.twitter.com/XYvExs3GoO — Habs Fan TV (@habsfantv_) June 27, 2023 He is still under contract with SKA St. Petersburg until the end of the 2025-26 season, but his ceiling might make one Top 5 team take a chance since competing in 2023 might not be in the cards for the Blackhawks, Ducks, Blue Jackets, Sharks, or Canadiens.
If any of the teams are going to take a swing on the winger, it’s likely going to be one of the teams in the No. 2 to No. 5 spots, and getting the +150 makes the risk a lot less.
With Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen mentioning he is going to draft a “franchise center” at No. 3, that would likely leave the Sharks and Canadiens to take the winger, and Montreal had an interview with him this week. Bob McKenzie (TSN), Scott Wheeler (The Atheltic), Corey Pronman (The Athletic), Craig Button (TSN), and many others all have Michkov going in the Top 5 in their final mocks. Pick:Matvei Michkov Under 5.5 (+150 at DraftKings) Best NHL bonuses
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WHL defenseman Tanner Molendyk’s Over 28.5 market might be juiced to -180, but there is still value there with my mock aggregate having an average of the 44th pick and a median of 45th. Shame @nhlflyers don't have 2nd rounder (yet). Because while think 1st round Dmen are below average v usua...
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Giants vs Blue Jays Predictions, Picks, Odds: Belt, Gausman Relish Revenge Spot vs San Fran
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The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to build some momentum as they welcome the San Francisco Giants to town for the opener of a three-game interleague set at the Rogers Centre on Tuesday. But that will be easier said than done, as the Giants come into this matchup feeling pretty good about themselves having won 12 of their last 14 games.
Luckily for Toronto, a pair of former Giants are also playing well and will do their best to stand in the way of their former team earning a win. Kevin Gausman takes the ball, and Brandon Belt looks to...
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to build some momentum as they welcome the San Francisco Giants to town for the opener of a three-game interleague set at the Rogers Centre on Tuesday. But that will be easier said than done, as the Giants come into this matchup feeling pretty good about themselves having won 12 of their last 14 games.
Luckily for Toronto, a pair of former Giants are also playing well and will do their best to stand in the way of their former team earning a win. Kevin Gausman takes the ball, and Brandon Belt looks to stay hot at the plate.
I break down the MLB odds and bring you my best bet, plus a same-game parlay in our MLB picks and predictions for Giants vs. Blue Jays on June 27.
Giants vs Blue Jays odds Giants vs Blue Jays predictions
The Giants have been arguably the hottest team in baseball over the last few weeks. Their 12-2 stretch has seen them secure three straight series victories over divisional foes, including a sweep of the hated Los Angeles Dodgers.
But baseball is a unique sport because you are only as good as your next starting pitcher, and the Giants are in a tough spot heading into this series against the Blue Jays.
San Francisco will go with an opener on Tuesday night, handing the ball to Ryan Walker. This will be the fourth time this season the rookie right-hander has been used as an opener. He has a 4.91 ERA and an 11.99 FIP in those three games, and hasn’t lasted longer than 1 2/3 innings.
That’s the important part, because it sounds like the bulk guy is going to be one of either Alex Wood or former Blue Jay Ross Stripling. Neither of those are good options at the moment.
Wood is pitching to a 5.29 expected ERA while giving up a .452 expected slugging percentage to opponents. Stripling has been even worse, owning a 7.01 xERA and a .561 xSlugging. If I was the Giants, I would lean toward Wood considering the Jays have been more effective against right-handers this season.
There are far fewer questions with Kevin Gausman going for the Blue Jays. Outside a few blips, the right-hander has been one of the most effective starters in the American League this season. Gausman is pitching to a 3.40 xERA and leads the AL in strikeouts and FIP.
The Giants have some solid numbers vs. right-handed pitching, but they certainly swing from their heels at times, and they have the seventh-highest K-rate when facing rightiesas a result . Gausman’s devastating splitter could really dance tonight. Gausman will also have the added motivation of going against his former team who didn’t really make a big effort to re-sign him once he entered free agency following the 2021 season. He will hold the Giants down early, while the top of the Jays lineup (including Brandon Belt) will stake Gausman to an early lead. Take the home team to have the lead through five innings. My best bet: Blue Jays -0.5 first five innings (-130 at SIA) Giants vs Blue Jays same-game parlay Blue Jays -0.5 F5 Blue Jays to score first Gausman 10+ Ks For tonight’s same-game parlay, we are going to keep much of the focus on Gausman. I expect the right-hander to have another solid night on the mound and lead the Jays to an early advantage, so of course we start with the best bet of taking the Jays to have the lead through five innings.
Next up, let’s add the Jays to score first in this matchup. There is a little value there considering they are...
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Best WNBA Player Props Today: Collier Keeps Up On the Glass
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Wing and a prayer
The Dallas Wings need a win badly. Luckily, the schedule gods have served up a sliding Phoenix Mercury team that just canned its head coach.
Newly-named All-Star starter Satou Sabally is pegged for a big night, taking the fight to one of the worst defenses in the league.
Sabally could also use a boost, after outputs of eight, 10, and 13 points in her last three games — sitting well below her season scoring average of 20.9 points prior to that three-game swoon. That’s dragged her scoring total down to 17.5 points for Tuesday’s road trip...
Wing and a prayer
The Dallas Wings need a win badly. Luckily, the schedule gods have served up a sliding Phoenix Mercury team that just canned its head coach.
Newly-named All-Star starter Satou Sabally is pegged for a big night, taking the fight to one of the worst defenses in the league.
Sabally could also use a boost, after outputs of eight, 10, and 13 points in her last three games — sitting well below her season scoring average of 20.9 points prior to that three-game swoon. That’s dragged her scoring total down to 17.5 points for Tuesday’s road trip to the desert.
Player models forecast between 18.6 and 20.3 points from the talented fourth-year forward. Sabally can score in transition, around the key, and with her back to the basket, and books expect the Wings to have plenty of possessions.
Phoenix is the most turnover-prone team in the WNBA and is missing some key bodies in the backcourt. The Mercury have coughed the ball up an average of 17.2 times during their five-game slide, which has translated into more than 20 points per game allowed off those mistakes. The Wings thrive in transition, sitting third in points off turnovers and fourth in fastbreak buckets.
Sabally burned Phoenix for 17 and 24 points in their two meetings at Dallas earlier in the month, shooting a collective 13-for-32 but cashing in 11 of 12 trips to the foul line. Her projections for tonight should have the Over 17.5 priced around -140 or higher but you can get Over at -108 at FanDuel. Satou Sabally prop : Over 17.5 points (-108 at FanDuel) Arc reactor
The Minnesota Lynx perimeter defense is about as secure as your grandpa’s email password (1234!), watching foes launch a league-high 26.5 threes per game while cashing in 9.3 of those long-range looks (35%).
That means about 28 of the 83 points allowed by Minnesota come off triples (33.8%). It just so happens that the most dangerous 3-point shooter in the WNBA is in town with Jewel Loyd and the Seattle Storm visiting the Target Center tonight.
Loyd leads the league with 25.4 points a night and collects 10.2 of those tallies from distance. Her 3-pointers made prop is a bit foreboding — sitting as high as 3.5 O/U — and there’s value in her scoring prop with models calling for 25+ from the electric shooting guard.
My number has Loyd listed for 26.5 points while some models have a ceiling pushing past 29. All of those projections clear a point total of 24.5 (Over -115) which should be priced more like Over 24.5 -130 given the forecast for Seattle’s superstar scorer. Jewell Loyd prop : Over 24.5 points (-115 at BetRivers) Miss Glass
I’ve had some bad breaks when it comes to betting Over on Napheesa Collier's rebounding totals lately, with the Lynx forward pulling down six against a total of 6.5, or seven boards against a total of 7.5. But I’m back at it again with Minnesota hosting Seattle tonight.
Rarely do all WNBA player projections agree, but models are at a consensus that Collier will go Over 8.5 boards tonight. Lucky for us, the rebounding markets have her Over 8.5 at EVEN money.
Those player forecasts range from 8.8 to 9.3 with a ceiling of 10.02 rebounds for Collier, who is averaging 7.5 boards on the season. She’s upped that 8.5 rebounds over the last four games with starting center Jessica Shepard sidelined due to illness.
The Storm come into Tuesday playing the league’s fourth fastest pace and tossing up more th...
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Phillies vs Cubs Predictions, Picks, Odds: Suarez Cooks as Taillon Gets Knocked Around
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The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. Both of these clubs enter this set red hot, with Philadelphia going 15-5 in its last 20 games and the Cubbies going 11-3 in their previous 14 contests.
With no starting pitcher announced for Chicago, MLB odds opened with Philly as -130 a road favorite with the Over/Under at 8.5. However, even with Jameson Taillon announced, the line has barely nudged. I'll explain how to attack this in my free Phillies vs. Cubs MLB picks and predictions for June 27.
Phillies vs Cubs odds...
The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs begin a three-game series at Wrigley Field on Tuesday night. Both of these clubs enter this set red hot, with Philadelphia going 15-5 in its last 20 games and the Cubbies going 11-3 in their previous 14 contests.
With no starting pitcher announced for Chicago, MLB odds opened with Philly as -130 a road favorite with the Over/Under at 8.5. However, even with Jameson Taillon announced, the line has barely nudged. I'll explain how to attack this in my free Phillies vs. Cubs MLB picks and predictions for June 27.
Phillies vs Cubs odds Phillies vs Cubs predictions
There has barely been any difference between these teams at the dish this season with the Philadelphia Phillies sitting 13th in the majors in OPS (.737) and the Chicago Cubs just one spot behind (.731 OPS). However, there is a big difference in the starting pitchers between these sides today.
The Phillies are giving the ball to southpaw Ranger Suarez who has looked very sharp lately. He has pitched to a 1.38 ERA with a .214 OBA over his last five starts despite facing dangerous lineups like the Braves, Dodgers, and Diamondbacks.
The Cubs respond with the struggling Jameson Taillon, who has a 6.71 ERA with a 1.55 WHIP and a .296 OBA through 12 starts. The righty ranks in the Bottom 12th percentile of all pitchers when it comes to barrel rate, expected slugging percentage (.503), and expected ERA (5.58).
Philadelphia has been making good contact against righties like Taillon all season, ranking sixth in the majors in both batting average (.263) and on-base percentage (.334).
With such a large discrepancy on the hill and the Phillies having won six straight on the road, it's a bit surprising to see the visitors as low as -122 on the moneyline. That's a price I'll gladly pay in this matchup. My best bet: Phillies moneyline (-122 at Pinnacle) Phillies vs Cubs same-game parlay Phillies ML Taillon 5+ hits allowed Castellanos 2+ TB/Marsh 1+ TB Let's just call this the fade Taillon parlay. Taillon has allowed at least five hits in nine of his 12 starts this season, and Nick Castellanos'144 total bases are both a team and rank 16th in the majors. He's been on fire this month, slashing .375/.416/.588 in 20 games. Brandon Marsh has also been on fire lately and has four multi-hit games in his last five contests. The left-handed Marsh also has a platoon advantage and bats .301 against righties like Taillon. Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful tips and strategies. Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site.
Phillies vs Cubs moneyline and Over/Under analysis
This line opened with the Phillies at -130 when Chicago's starter for tonight was still up in the air. After Taillon was confirmed as the starter, the line hasn't moved much and is still available at the opening number at most books.
That's a bit surprising considering how poorly Taillon has pitched lately, but the Cubs have been stringing together wins. Suarez is also due for some regression since his opponent's xBA is in the Bottom 20th percentile and his expected ERA sits at 4.33. Chicago has been more productive against lefties like Suarez — boasting an OPS of .774 against southpaws.
The Over/Under opened at 8.5 with the Over juiced to about...
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Barstool Sportsbook Holding Off on Retail Location at Phoenix Raceway
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Barstool Sportsbook won’t be coming to Phoenix Raceway any time soon, if ever.
NASCAR managing director of sports betting Joe Solosky told Gaming Today that a legal sports betting retail location inside the track that hosts a pair of Cup Series events doesn’t make financial sense for PENN Entertainment, the parent company of Barstool.
While Phoenix Raceway also hosts ARCA, Craftsman Truck, and Xfinity Series races, its contract to host one of the Cup’s championship events ends after the 2024 race, leaving questions about there being enough going on at the track to sustain a brick-and-mortar location.
Solosky said talks...
Barstool Sportsbook won’t be coming to Phoenix Raceway any time soon, if ever.
NASCAR managing director of sports betting Joe Solosky told Gaming Today that a legal sports betting retail location inside the track that hosts a pair of Cup Series events doesn’t make financial sense for PENN Entertainment, the parent company of Barstool.
While Phoenix Raceway also hosts ARCA, Craftsman Truck, and Xfinity Series races, its contract to host one of the Cup’s championship events ends after the 2024 race, leaving questions about there being enough going on at the track to sustain a brick-and-mortar location.
Solosky said talks between NASCAR and PENN have quieted down in the last year. If Phoenix Raceway can get more foot traffic and events, it could reheat those conversations.
“I think that’s when the market economics would make sense for someone like a PENN to invest in a retail sportsbook,” Solosky told Gaming Today. “As a partner, we’re not going to rush someone into building something that would not make economic sense and hurt the partnership.”
Barstool became the official sportsbook of Phoenix Raceway after a 10-year partnership was formed in July 2021. Construction for an on-site sportsbook never began.
A sports betting area
Putting retail locations inside Phoenix-area venues has been a popular theme.
Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, is partnered with Caesars, which operates a retail sportsbook next door to the stadium. The Footprint Center, where the Phoenix Suns and Mercury play, holds a FanDuel brick-and-mortar shop while fans attending NFL games at the Cardinals’ can place wagers through BetMGM inside State Farm Stadium. DraftKings has a partnership with the PGA Tour that will bring an upscale, on-site sportsbook to the TPC Stadium Course, home of the Waste Management Open. It’s currently under construction.
Operator success in Arizona
While PENN continues to evaluate where it should open up shop, this state has proven profitable for operators. Legal sports betting brought Arizona $644 million in handle for March, making it the fifth time in six months that the Grand Canyon State has eclipsed $500 million in wagers.
March ranked as the second-best-ever reported handle, only eclipsed by the same month in 2022. Mobile sports betting giants FanDuel and DraftKings combined to take in over $400 million in wagers.
Arizona’s 17 operators hauled in $37.1 million in revenue in March as well.
This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here
Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/barstool-holding-off-on-phoenix-raceway-retail-location-june-2023
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LIV Golf Valderrama Picks & Odds: Can Sergio Make Use of His Course Knowledge?
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After a pair of events in the United States, LIV travels back overseas to Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, Spain.
Will it be a special homecoming for 43-year-old Sergio Garcia, who has a ton of experience at the course? Or, will one of the usual suspects wind up atop the leaderboard?
We break down his odds and more in our full LIV Golf Valderrama betting preview below, including golf odds, free golf betting picks, and more. Best LIV Golf bonuses
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After a pair of events in the United States, LIV travels back overseas to Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande, Spain.
Will it be a special homecoming for 43-year-old Sergio Garcia, who has a ton of experience at the course? Or, will one of the usual suspects wind up atop the leaderboard?
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+1,600 Mito Pereira
+1,800 Bryson DeChambeau
+1,800 Patrick Reed
+2,000 Joaquin Niemann
+2,000 Harold Varner III
+2,000 Charles Howell
+2,200 Peter Uihlein
+3,000 Branden Grace
+3,000 Paul Casey
+3,500 Matthew Wolff
+3,500 Odds courtesy of DraftKings as of June 27, 2023. LIV Golf Valderrama field and favorites
Cameron Smith is the betting favorite and is looking to become the fourth multi-time winner in LIV Golf. He's had strong string of tournaments with four straight Top-10 finishes in LIV, with a T9 his most recent showing at LIV Golf DC back in May. Since then, however, he also added a fourth-place finish at the U.S. Open in mid-June, his second Top-10 at a major this year.
Brooks Koepka is just behind Smith in the odds and is playing some of his best golf in years. In addition to five straight Top-12 finishes with LIV (including a win and two other Top-5s), Koepka tied for second at the Masters, won the PGA Championship, and wound up T17 at the U.S. Open. A win here would make him the first three-time winner at LIV Golf.
Spaniard Sergio Garcia might be seeing a bit of a bump due to his familiarity with Real Club Valderrama, a course he's played multiple times dating back to his teenage years. Altogether, Garcia has 15 pro starts at the course, with 14 Top-10 finishes, including victories in three straight starts at the Andalucia Masters in2011, 2016, and 2017 . Dustin Johnson, like Koepka, is also looking for his third solo trophy with LIV Golf. But apart from his win at Tulsa in mid-May, Johnson has been more up-and-down than his fellow favorites. His T10 at the U.S. Open was his best finish at the three majors, finishing T48 and T55 at the Masters and PGA Championship, respectively. And he has a pair of T23 finishes sandwiching that Tulsa victory on the LIV Tour. Real Club Valderrama course notes Check back Wednesday for course notes. Covers golf betting tools LIV Golf recent winners and odds history
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Talor Gooch
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Brewers vs Mets Predictions, Picks, Odds: Packing an Offensive Punch
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The New York Mets will try to bounce back from a devastating loss when they host the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on Monday night.
The Mets (35-42) blew a three-run lead late against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, falling 15 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. Milwaukee (40-37) has experienced better fortunes lately, and the Brewers sit just a half-game behind the Chicago Cubs at the top of the NL Central.
Justin Verlander will try to change New York’s fortunes today, but he’s been anything but a sure thing in 2023. We’ll break down what to...
The New York Mets will try to bounce back from a devastating loss when they host the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field on Monday night.
The Mets (35-42) blew a three-run lead late against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, falling 15 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. Milwaukee (40-37) has experienced better fortunes lately, and the Brewers sit just a half-game behind the Chicago Cubs at the top of the NL Central.
Justin Verlander will try to change New York’s fortunes today, but he’s been anything but a sure thing in 2023. We’ll break down what to expect from this matchup in our free MLB picks and predictions for Brewers vs. Mets on Monday.
Brewers vs Mets odds Brewers vs Mets predictions
The New York Mets looked as though they were on the verge of getting a series win over the Phillies before relievers Josh Walker and Jeff Brigham coughed up a three-run lead in the eighth inning on Sunday. Brigham allowed the tying and eventual winning runs after plunking two batters, and the game felt like a new low for New York’s season.
The Mets will try to turn things around today behind prized offseason acquisition Justin Verlander. The 40-year-old veteran is coming off another Cy Young campaign with the Houston Astros in 2022. Buthe hasn’t been able to recapture that form after dealing with some early-season injury issues. Verlander is just 2-4 with a 4.50 ERA in his first nine starts with the Mets. He hasn’t been a disaster by any stretch, and the hurler has registered some great performances along the way. But Verlander has yet to find any consistency, going more than six innings in only three of his starts while allowing four-plus earned runs on four occasions.
The Mets are at least trotting out a proven commodity on the mound. But the Milwaukee Brewers are starting journeyman Colin Rea, a righty who has logged only 39 major-league starts. Rea has found a fairly stable starting role with the Brewers this season, getting 12 starts and recording a 4.88 ERA.
The Mets should tee off on Rea. For all of New York’s problems, the club has been able to score runs reasonably well. Both Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor have been hitting for power lately, and Rea has given up at least three earned runs in four of his past five starts.
Both starters are vulnerable going into this game, and the Mets' bullpen has been notoriously unreliable. Each side is in a position to capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout the game, so I’m backing the Over. My best bet: Over 8.5 (-110 at DraftKings) Brewers vs Mets same-game parlay Over 8.5 runs Mets moneyline Verlander Over 5.5 strikeouts The same-game parlay on Monday starts with my best bet. There should be plenty of runs on both sides, so the Over on the main total is a no-brainer for any SGP.
I’m pairing that with a Mets bet on the moneyline. New York has been awful for bettors lately, but with Verlander on the mound against Rea at home, this looks like a great position for the Mets to pick up a badly needed victory. New York has been doing its fair share of scoring lately, while the Milwaukee offense has been struggling, especially against quality pitching.
Finally, I’m taking Verlander to record at least six strikeouts. The Brewers are sixth in the majors in strikeouts, and Verlander is still capable of finishing hitters, as he's been averaging more than a strikeout per inning duri...
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Division leaders duke it out in an interleague affair when the Minnesota Twins visit the Atlanta Braves for a three-game set, starting Monday night.
Minnesota has watched its grip on the American League Central loosen this month, with a poor start to June. But after going 7-11 to kick off this chunk of the calendar, the Twins have since won four of their last five games.
Atlanta has its bettors jumping for joy in June, bringing a 17-4 record this month into Monday’s series opener. Given that momentum and the fact that budding ace Spencer Strider toes the rubber looking...
Division leaders duke it out in an interleague affair when the Minnesota Twins visit the Atlanta Braves for a three-game set, starting Monday night.
Minnesota has watched its grip on the American League Central loosen this month, with a poor start to June. But after going 7-11 to kick off this chunk of the calendar, the Twins have since won four of their last five games.
Atlanta has its bettors jumping for joy in June, bringing a 17-4 record this month into Monday’s series opener. Given that momentum and the fact that budding ace Spencer Strider toes the rubber looking for his sixth straight win and his ninth of the season, the Braves are heavy favorites . I dig into the moneyline and Over/Under total for this AL-versus-NL tilt and give my best MLB picks and predictions for Twins at Braves on June 26.
Twins vs Braves odds Twins vs Braves predictions
The Twins are a “swing big in case you hit it” kind of team, leading the majors in strikeouts while sitting seventh in home runs.
That approach at the plate has led to some less-than-stellar results this past month, but Minnesota’s offense showed signs of life in recent outings. The Twins have plated 23 total runs in the past five games, with nine homers in that span.
Braves starter Spencer Strider has the stuff to make Minnesota look silly at the plate (Over/Under 9.5 Ks tonight), but he’s been susceptible to the big fly this month. The right-hander has watched his K counts dwindle while giving up 10 total home runs across his last seven starts.
Strider has allowed 16 earned runs over his last 21 innings of work with opposing lineups hitting .306 BA in that span. Sure, he looked strong against the Phillies last time out, holding Philadelphia to one run on eight hits, but the Phils’ bats have all the pop of a two-day-old can of Fresca.
Striders’ ace prowess from earlier in the spring is being overvalued, especially when you measure up Minnesota’s team total. The Twins have a team Over/Under of 3.5 runs with the Over paying +105.
Minnesota hasn’t been a great Over bet against its team totals this season, going 32-47 O/U, but its current form has the club topping that TT in three of the last five games. Coupling that with Striders’ slide provides some solid expected value on the Over 3.5 runs. My best bet: Twins team total Over 3.5 (+105 at bet365) Twins vs Braves same-game parlay Twins team total Over 3.5 (+105) Carlos Correa Over 0.5 hits (-150) Sonny Gray Under 15.5 outs recorded (-155) Strider will challenge Minnesota’s bats and amongst those strikeouts, the hard-hitting Twins will catch up to a couple of those fastballs. That will be enough to plate at least four runs for the visitor.
Shortstop Carlos Correa has the most positive projection to record a hit for the Twins tonight and has picked up at least one hit in six of his last eight games.
Meanwhile, Minnesota starter Sonny Gray’s projections call for fewer than 14 recorded outs in Atlanta tonight. He’s pitching better than his 4-1 record but has also only gone past five innings three times in his last nine starts. Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful tips and strategies. Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site.
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Today’s MLB Prop Picks and Best Bets: Detmers will Keep Dealing
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Prop bet #1: Throwing haymakers
The Baltimore Orioles boast seemingly an unending supply of young and dangerous hitters to put in their lineup. And with the likes of Adly Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson grabbing the headlines, a guy like Austin Hays can sometimes be overlooked.
The Orioles outfielder has been a steady presence in the middle of the lineup all season, and he's been really locked in during June. Hays is hitting .318 with an .864 OPS in 2023, and he’s bumped those numbers up to .333 and .874, respectively, in June.
Hays has cooled off a bit over the...
Prop bet #1: Throwing haymakers
The Baltimore Orioles boast seemingly an unending supply of young and dangerous hitters to put in their lineup. And with the likes of Adly Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson grabbing the headlines, a guy like Austin Hays can sometimes be overlooked.
The Orioles outfielder has been a steady presence in the middle of the lineup all season, and he's been really locked in during June. Hays is hitting .318 with an .864 OPS in 2023, and he’s bumped those numbers up to .333 and .874, respectively, in June.
Hays has cooled off a bit over the last four games, but I like his chances to get back on track Monday when the O’s host Brandon Williamson and the resurgent Cincinnati Reds.
The Reds come into this matchup with a 15-4 record over their last 19 games. However, while the team has been enjoying plenty of success recently, that really can’t be attributed to Williamson.
The left-hander is making just his eighth career start, and the early returns have been a little rough. The 25-year-old is pitching to a 6.71 expected ERA while surrendering a .290 expected batting average and a .558 expected slugging percentage to opponents. All three marks rank in the bottom 7% of the league or worse.
With Williamson giving up a lot of hard hits and taking the mound at the hitter-friendly Camden Yards, I like Hays to get a knock or two on Monday and maybe put one into the deep left-field gap. Hayes to go Over 1.5 total bases offers nice plus-money value. Austin Hayes prop: Over 1.5 total bases (+110 at BetMGM) Prop bet #2: Excuse me, Sonny
The Atlanta Braves are the best team in the National League for a lot of reasons. Not the least of which is that their lineup is incredibly deep, with Ronald Acuna, Ozzie Albies, and Matt Olson leading the way. The list goes on and on. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t prone to cold streaks.
Austin Riley is one of the Braves’ streakier hitters while producing plenty of peaks and valleys, and he's down in the latter right now. The Braves' third baseman is hitting .265 with a .774 OPS in 2023, but over the last 15 games that average is sitting at just .200 with a .602 OPS. And on Monday he gets a tough matchup against Minnesota Twins starter Sonny Gray.
Gray is enjoying a very solid season for the Twins, pitching to a 3.77 expected ERA while limiting opponents to a .372 expected slugging. But he’s also been dominating Riley during limited plate appearances. Riley is just 1-5 with three strikeouts during his career against Gray. That’s good for a .105 expected batting average and a .121 expected slugging.
The Twins starter will then hand the ball to a bullpen that Jhoan Duran and Brock Stewart anchor, and a unit that ranks 14th in expected FIP and 10th in strikeout rate.
Riley has gone hitless in seven of his last 15 games. It’s worth backing him to finish with another donut at the dish on Monday at +205 odds. Austin Riley prop: Under 0.5 hits (+205 at bet365) Prop bet #3: Dealing Detmers
Reid Detmers is in a groove. In fact, the Los Angeles Angels starter has been downright dominant. Detmers will try to keep that going when he and the Halos welcome the Chicago White Sox to town on Monday night.
The 23-year-old left-hander with the electric fastball has allowed just two earned runs on 10 hits in 18 2/3 innings over his last three starts. He's also struck out exactly eight batters in each of...
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The first game of the championship series was a nailbiter, with Cade Beloso hitting a homer in the 11th inning to put LSU on top and ultimately give the Tigers a 4-3 victory. That put Florida on the verge of elimination and left viewers wondering how the Gators would respond.
The answer was one of the most impressive offensive performances in College World Series history. Florida beat LSU 24-4 in Game 2, scoring in seven different innings and putting up at least four runs in four different frames. Wyatt Langford was the biggest offensive star for the Gators, going 5-for-5 with four runs and six RBIs, including hitting a monster 449-foot homer.
That leaves both teams needing just one more win to become national champions. Each side has reason to think they will leave Omaha with the trophy on Monday night.
For Florida, it’s the fact that its offense has finally come to life. The Gators were struggling to score runs throughout the College World Series, a surprising turn for one of the best lineups in the country throughout the season. Nobody expects them to go off in the same way in Game 3, but if their big bats like Langford, Cade Kurland, and Jac Caglianone stay hot, they could propel Florida to the title.
Meanwhile, LSU has a weapon of its own that it may deploy on Monday. Starter Paul Skenes has gone 12-2 with a 1.69 ERA this year and has yet to pitch in the finals. If he’s available, he could be the decisive factor in a one-game showdown with Florida.
However, Skenes has thrown 243 pitches in the last nine days, including 120 in a win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on June 22. If the potential 2023 MLB Draft No. 1 pick feels like he can — and wants to — throw on Monday, then that will be a big boon for the Tigers. For the moment, his status remains unclear. Still, DraftKings has LSU as a -135 favorite over Florida (+105) in tonight’s game.
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The Los Angeles Angels will try to put a weird weekend behind them when they open a four-game set with the visiting Chicago White Sox on Monday night, and Game 1 might be an underrated pitcher’s duel.
The Pale Hose will hand the ball to ace Dylan Cease, who's starting to pitch like the guy who finished second in American League Cy Young voting in 2023. Meanwhile, the Angels counter with Reid Detmers, who might be one of the hottest pitchers in the AL.
Are Cease and the White Sox undervalued? Or is this pitching matchup being overlooked in terms...
The Los Angeles Angels will try to put a weird weekend behind them when they open a four-game set with the visiting Chicago White Sox on Monday night, and Game 1 might be an underrated pitcher’s duel.
The Pale Hose will hand the ball to ace Dylan Cease, who's starting to pitch like the guy who finished second in American League Cy Young voting in 2023. Meanwhile, the Angels counter with Reid Detmers, who might be one of the hottest pitchers in the AL.
Are Cease and the White Sox undervalued? Or is this pitching matchup being overlooked in terms of the total? I break down the MLB odds and bring you my best bet in our free MLB picks and predictions for White Sox vs. Angels.
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The Los Angeles Angels are coming off one of the weirdest series in recent memory. The Angels outscored the Colorado Rockies 32-12 over the weekend, which included a 25-1 beatdown that was so bad the Rockies handed over Mike Moustakas in what felt like the spoils of war. But somehow, they lost the series.
One way to move on from that is getting a solid performance from your starting pitching, and the Halos will hope that’s exactly what they get while handing the ball to left-hander Reid Detmers on Monday.
The 23-year-old strikeout artist who's known for his electric fastball has been solid in 2023 with a 4.07 expected ERA and a strikeout rate that ranks in the 80th percentile, and he's arguably going through the best stretch of his young career.
Detmers is pitching to a 0.96 ERA while limiting opponents to a .154 batting average, and he's striking out 11.5 batters per nine innings over 18 2/3 innings of work across his last three starts. And it’s not like he’s been facing off against easy opposition. His last two starts have come against the Dodgers and Rangers.
He'll get a great chance to keep his streak going against a White Sox team that's nowhere near as potent as it used to be when facing southpaws. Chicago ranks 18th in batting average, 19th in OPS, and 21st in wRC+ when digging in against southpaws in 2023. Mix in the 12th-highest strikeout rate, and Detmers is primed for another strong outing.
Countering Detmers is Chicago's young ace Dylan Cease . The 2022 runner-up for the American League Cy Young Award is finding his good form after a rocky start to the season. Cease owns a 4.39 expected ERA, and he's in the 77th percentile in strikeout rate. But he’s been a different pitcher in June. The right-hander is pitching to a 2.38 ERA while limiting opponents to a .185 batting average, and he's striking out 12.7 batters per nine over four starts during the month.
The Angels boast strong numbers against right-handers, but they're a middle-of-the-pack team when it comes to strikeout rate. When Cease faced the Angels in 2022 he shut them out over seven innings on just two hits while striking out eight.
The total of 8.5 is too high for a pitching matchup of this caliber, but I want to take two shaky bullpens out of the equation. I’m looking at the Under on 4.5 over the first five innings instead. My best bet: Under 4.5 first five innings (-125 at bet365) White Sox vs Angels same-game parlay Under 4.5 first five innings Detmers Over 17.5 outs Detmers Over 6.5 strikeouts Cease Over 6.5 strikeouts It should come as no surprise that this same-game parlay will be pitcher centric. So of course we start it off with the Under 4....
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DraftKings responded to Fanatics’ potential deal with a $195 million offer of its own to purchase theU.S. operations of PointsBet . The dueling bids add fuel to an already...
A major legal sports betting operator reportedly explored a merger with a rival, but the two entities are now competing for a promising acquisition. DraftKings held negotiations in 2021 with Fanatics regarding a 50-50 merger that would have valued each company at roughly $24 billion, according to the New York Post. News of the now-dissolved merger comes after Fanatics agreed to purchase PointsBet’s U.S. business for $150 million last month.
DraftKings responded to Fanatics’ potential deal with a $195 million offer of its own to purchase theU.S. operations of PointsBet . The dueling bids add fuel to an already contentious relationship between the two owners of online betting sites and retail sportsbooks. DraftKings’ PointsBet bid is “centered around the significant synergies and financial rationale, along with the interesting product and technology capabilities we would acquire through the proposed transaction,” a spokesman told the New York Post. “To suggest that there is an ulterior motive that is personal and not business related is irresponsible and not grounded in reality.”
Despite being in deep talks regarding a merger, Fanatics — owned by billionaire Michael Rubin — backed out of the transaction toward the end of the negotiation process. Since then, DraftKings has seen its shares fall from a high of $73 per share in 2021 to $25 as of Monday.
As of June, DraftKings is valued at $11.62 billion from a previous high of $31.8 billion in 2020.
Under consideration
DraftKings’ more lucrative offer for PointsBet’s U.S. assets is being considered by the Australia-based company. Directors at PointsBet are actively considering DraftKings’ offer and expect to draft a formal proposal regarding a potential transaction. The group anticipates entering into talks with DraftKings and will ask shareholders to vote on the issue on June 30.
Boston-based DraftKings is the second-largest sportsbook in America in terms of market share, while PointsBet is ranked seventh. PointsBet has been awarded online licenses in 14 states including Colorado, Pennsylvania, and New York — the largest online betting market in the U.S.
PointsBet reported a betting handle of $2.2 billion in H1 2023, up from $1.6 billion in H1 2022.
Fanatics, which launched wagering operations in January 2023, failed to obtain an online sports betting license in New York after submitting a joint bid with Penn National Gaming and Kambi.
As of June, Fanatics is only live in four states: Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Tennessee. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here
Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/draftkings-and-fanatics-held-merger-talks-before-pointsbet-bids-june-26-2023
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Florida vs LSU College World Series Picks and Predictions: Tigers Bounce Back to Capture Title
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The Florida Gators rebounded in a massive way in Game 2, with their 24-4 victory being the most lopsided score in the history of the College World Series final. All eyes will be on the LSU Tigers to see how they respond after such a historical thrashing.
With things knotted up at one game a piece, it all boils down to a deciding Game 3 Monday night. LSU looks for its seventh national championship, while Florida aims for its second.
I believe there’s a good reason the Tigers are the favorite despite getting blown out a day ago. Read on...
The Florida Gators rebounded in a massive way in Game 2, with their 24-4 victory being the most lopsided score in the history of the College World Series final. All eyes will be on the LSU Tigers to see how they respond after such a historical thrashing.
With things knotted up at one game a piece, it all boils down to a deciding Game 3 Monday night. LSU looks for its seventh national championship, while Florida aims for its second.
I believe there’s a good reason the Tigers are the favorite despite getting blown out a day ago. Read on for my best bet and full college baseball betting picks for LSU vs. Florida on Monday, June 26.
Florida vs LSU odds Florida LSU +114 Moneyline -146 +1.5 (-146) Run line -1.5 (+112) Over 9.5 (+108) Total Under 9.5 (-144) Odds courtesy of FanDuel on June 26, 2023. Best College World Series bonuses
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LSU crumbled in Game 2... committing five errors — a CWS Finals game record — while allowing 23 hits, tied for another CWS Finals record you don't want your name attached to. That being said, it was a very uncharismatic game from a tremendously talented team, and I believe there’s strong reason to expect a bounceback in the finale. The Tigers have no issues getting runners on base, but getting them home is a different story... stranding a whopping 30 base runners over the first two games and going 0-for-6 with the bases loaded. It’s no surprise LSU has gotten runners aboard considering it leads the nation in on-base percentage, but what's really puzzling is that same team with a .980 OPS and .305 batting average has been unable to find a hit when it needs it the most.
The Tigers' ability to get one base should pay dividends eventually, and they face a pitcher on Monday that has struggled to find the strike zone at times — Jac Caglianone. While the 6-foot-5 LHP is immensely talented, he’s still a bit raw as a pitcher. He had Tommy John surgery two years ago and didn’t pitch in his first year in Gainsville, instead playing first base full time.
He’s walked 52 batters across 73 1/3 innings, and LSU will be happy to work counts and get something to hit. With the wind blowing out to right field at 10 mph, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Tigers bash some extra-base hits once those runners are aboard.
Thatcher Hurd is expected to get the call for the Tigers, and while his surface-level stats won’t wow you, he held Wake Forest to a single run across six innings in two games in Omaha. He possesses a ton of talent and a devastating slider. They’ll likely only need a few innings from him — a role he’s shined in recently. The situation behind him is where it gets interesting.
Star pitcher Paul Skenes — the undisputed best pitcher in the country and potential No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft — is expected to be available for Game 3, although it’s to be determined in what capacity. The gas-pumping righty has already thrown a whopping 243 pitching in the CWS, including 120 against Wake Forest on Thursday.
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Indiana Fever vs Las Vegas Aces Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Young Does a Little Bit of Everyt...
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Ask any traveler to Sin City and they’ll tell you three days in Vegas is just about the perfect amount of time. Any longer, and the bright lights and late nights start to hurt your head.
The Indiana Fever are on Day 3 in the desert and playing their second straight road game against the Las Vegas Aces tonight, hoping to avoid the hangover of a 13-point loss to the reigning WNBA champs on Saturday.
The Aces have been harder on recent opponents than a 7 a.m. wake-up call, boasting an average margin of +22 points during their current five-game...
Ask any traveler to Sin City and they’ll tell you three days in Vegas is just about the perfect amount of time. Any longer, and the bright lights and late nights start to hurt your head.
The Indiana Fever are on Day 3 in the desert and playing their second straight road game against the Las Vegas Aces tonight, hoping to avoid the hangover of a 13-point loss to the reigning WNBA champs on Saturday.
The Aces have been harder on recent opponents than a 7 a.m. wake-up call, boasting an average margin of +22 points during their current five-game winning streak. Las Vegas has taken down monstrous spreads of -17, -18, and -19 in that span but came up short as a 15.5-point favorite in the 101-88 win over Indiana on the weekend. The WNBA odds throw a similar sizable spread at the home side Monday.
I dive into that mountain of chalk as well as the Over/Under total and give my best WNBA picks and predictions for Fever at Aces on June 26.
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Betting WNBA player props for the Las Vegas Aces is a lot like defending them: you have to pick your poison.
On any night, any member of the starting five can put up 20 points. As bettors, it can be difficult to select just who will go Over or Under their projected points. Case in point: Jackie Young.
Young had scoring totals as high as 20.5 points for Saturday’s game with the Indiana Fever and player models called for 22-plus points from the dynamic guard. Young, however, took a back seat in the scoring department, finishing with just 10 points on 4 of 11 shooting (along with four rebounds and eight assists) while backcourt mate Kelsey Plum erupted for 26 points in the win.
Today’s rematch has Young’s scoring total sitting at 19.5 points O/U, which is just shy of her season average of 20.5. She also has an assist and rebounding totals parked at 3.5, respectively.
Player projections for tonight are calling for between 20 and 23.5 points, 3.5 assists, and close to five rebounds from the 6-foot backcourt staple, which adds up to a ceiling of almost 32 combo stats. Even on the lower side of scoring, that sum is more than 28 for those three categories.
When measured up against her points + rebounds + assist market, we find a notable difference versus Over 26.5 -125. Given those collective projections, the Over 26.5 on points + rebounds + assist should be priced more in the -160 range than its current vig.
Despite Indiana’s recent offensive improvements, its defense still ranks among the worst in the league (105.4 defensive rating). The Fever give up 84.5 points per outing with 53.7 of those tallies coming from rival guards — 65.6% of their total points allowed to the position.
While Young totaled just 22 combo stats on the weekend, she went for 19 points, four rebounds, and four assists at Indiana on June 4.
Given the large spread and big total, bookies have the Aces pegged for another huge night. And while Young may not play up to her point total, she’ll stuff the stat sheet in other ways. My best bet: Jackie YoungOver 26.5 total points + rebounds + assists (-125 at bet365) Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site. Best WNBA bonuses
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Cubs vs Cardinals Predictions, Picks, Odds: Wainwright Brings His Best Stuff to London
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The MLB World Tour: London Series gets underway on Saturday with the St. Louis Cardinals taking on the Chicago Cubs. These two clubs will play a quick two-game series over the weekend at London Stadium before hiking back to the United States.
St. Louis will look to pull off the international upset over the Cubbies, and Adam Wainwright will do what he can to make that possible. Find out how I'm tailing the 41-year-old hurler in my free MLB picks for the Cubs vs. Cardinals on Saturday, June 24.
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The MLB World Tour: London Series gets underway on Saturday with the St. Louis Cardinals taking on the Chicago Cubs. These two clubs will play a quick two-game series over the weekend at London Stadium before hiking back to the United States.
St. Louis will look to pull off the international upset over the Cubbies, and Adam Wainwright will do what he can to make that possible. Find out how I'm tailing the 41-year-old hurler in my free MLB picks for the Cubs vs. Cardinals on Saturday, June 24.
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Slated to take the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals is RHP Adam Wainwright. There is no denying that it has been a tough campaign for the 41-year-old, who is 3-1 with a 5.57 ERA and 1.67 WHIP through eight starts.
I am not the most optimistic about Wainwright’s increase in production anytime soon, but I am interested in buying low on him in the strikeout department — where his total is set at a mere 3.5 for this contest with plus money on the Over. More than anything else, this play is a fade of the Chicago Cubs’ strikeout-prone lineup.
The Cubbies revamped their roster while making several key offseason additions, most notably adding Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, and Trey Mancini. However, that group has only added to Chicago’s strikeout problem.
In 2022, the Cubs finished 22nd in the league in K rate when facing right-handed pitching. This year, they rank 24th in the same category.
Looking at Saturday’s projected starting lineup, five of the nine hitters possess a K rate north of 21% this season, and those strikeout woes could continue against Wainwright.
Over his past 14 starts against Chicago, the righty is 5-5 with a 3.33 ERA while averaging 4.2 strikeouts per game. My best bet: Adam Wainwright Over 3.5 strikeouts (+105) Cubs vs Cardinals same-game parlay Wainwright Over 3.5 Ks Under 14.5 Cardinals ML This same-game parlay builds upon itself. I already covered the first leg in the best bet section above, but let me break down the other two.
You may notice that the total is extremely high for a MLB game, which is a product of playing at a relatively smaller London Stadium and in hitter-friendly weather conditions. With that said, 14 or 14.5 feels like an over-correction, especially given that the fences have been lengthened since the last time the MLB traveled to this stadium in 2019.
A great breakdown of this stadium by Derek Carty can be found here: ????/THREAD The #STLCards and #NextStartsHere play in London this weekend... and anyone who thinks they have any idea how this park is going to play is fooling themself. Here's everything we DO and DON'T KNOW about London Stadium... — Derek Carty (@DerekCarty) June 23, 2023 Lastly, a lower-scoring game in which Wainwright pitches strongly should benefit the Cardinals. The biggest hurdle to get over for St. Louis is the Justin Steele vs. Wainwright pitching matchup, but if Wainwright holds his own, then this matchup gets much closer than the –130/+110 odds indicate. Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful tips and strategies. Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site.
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