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Dodgers vs Mets Predictions, Picks, Odds: Grin and Polar Bear It Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to stay atop the NL West as they visit Citi Field following the All-Star Break for a three-game set with the New York Mets, who sit fourth in the NL East. Justin Verlander is a slight +100 home dog vs. Julio Urias in the MLB odds, with a total of 8.5. With rain a serious issue, Urias making just his third start since returning from injury, and the Dodgers’ weakness in their middle-inning pitching, should bettors be backing the home dogs tonight? Find out where my best bets lie in our MLB picks and... The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to stay atop the NL West as they visit Citi Field following the All-Star Break for a three-game set with the New York Mets, who sit fourth in the NL East. Justin Verlander is a slight +100 home dog vs. Julio Urias in the MLB odds, with a total of 8.5. With rain a serious issue, Urias making just his third start since returning from injury, and the Dodgers’ weakness in their middle-inning pitching, should bettors be backing the home dogs tonight? Find out where my best bets lie in our MLB picks and predictions for Dodgers vs. Mets for Friday, July 14. Dodgers vs Mets odds Dodgers vs Mets predictions The New York Mets’ offense hasn’t played to its potential through 90 games, and Pete Alonso is part of the problem, as he's hitting just .211. But the All-Star should put in a much better performance in the second half, especially against a lefty in Julio Urias who could give way to a weak L.A. middle relief stable tonight. Alonso has 23% of the team’s home runs, 16% of the RBI, and an insanely low BABIP at .186. That last number is bound to positively regress, and could start today if the Mets can dig into the L.A. bullpen. Urias hasn’t thrown more than 88 pitches in five straight starts, and that could lead to some innings for the middle relief of the Dodgers. That's good news for the New York hitters, as L.A. currently has five middle relievers with an ERA above 5.00. The projected rain could also bring in the L.A. bullpen earlier than normal. Alonso’s Over 0.5 home runs at +430 is showing great +EV, but so is his O1.5 H+R+RBI at -110 at DraftKings. THE BAT is projecting 2.3 total H/R/RBI, where the -110 line is implying roughly 1.45. Brighter days are coming for Alonso and that .211 average. A much better second half could start today with the help of some rain and a short-leashed starter in Urias. My best bet:Pete Alonso Over 1.5 H+R+RBI (-110 at DraftKings) Dodgers vs Mets same-game parlay Alonso Over 1.5 total bases Mets moneyline Urias Over 4.5 hits I prefer to do my SGPs at bet365, as the hold is much better than most books, meaning bettors get a much better multiplier when adding correlated/noncorrelated plays. I'm already backing Alonso, and considering 53% of his hits are going for extra bases, getting his Over 1.5 bases at +155 is solid in terms of value and price. His sub-.200 BABIP is very difficult to maintain. I think the Mets on the moneyline is the right side, and the market agrees with me as it opened at +105. The middle-inning advantage belongs to the home side. Urias is projected for 5.17 hits, per THE BAT, so it's a high win% play that correlates to the Mets moneyline play. It's a heavily correlated SGP, which is why I'm losing 300 points of true odds. But this same SGP is +400 at DraftKings. 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. Dodgers vs Mets moneyline and Over/Under analysis The Dodgers took a four-game winning streak into the break, and now are tied with the Diamondbacks for the division lead in the NL West. Tonight, they’ll open a three-game set vs. the 42-48 Mets, who took a dreadful 7-19 SU June record into a July where they went 6-2 SU before the break. The Mets took two of three at Dodger Stadium in mid-April and opened...

Marlins vs Orioles Predictions, Picks, Odds: O's Lineup Will Be All Over Alcantara Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! Two of the most surprising teams in baseball will face off to start the second half of the season as the Miami Marlins visit the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Miami (53-39) is well back of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East, but has control of the first Wild Card position in the National League. Baltimore (54-35) is in a similar position, but has closed to within two games of the Tampa Bay Rays atop the AL East. Tonight’s game offers a good test out of the All-Star Break for two teams that are now eying potential playoff runs... Two of the most surprising teams in baseball will face off to start the second half of the season as the Miami Marlins visit the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Miami (53-39) is well back of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East, but has control of the first Wild Card position in the National League. Baltimore (54-35) is in a similar position, but has closed to within two games of the Tampa Bay Rays atop the AL East. Tonight’s game offers a good test out of the All-Star Break for two teams that are now eying potential playoff runs in October. We’ll break down which side has the edge in our free MLB picks and predictions for Marlins vs. Orioles on July 14. Marlins vs Orioles odds Marlins vs Orioles predictions Sandy Alcantara was one of the breakout stars of 2022. He impressed not only with his 2.28 ERA, but also by throwing 228.2 innings and six complete games, both of which easily led the majors. Heading into 2023, it looked as though the Marlins would need another huge year out of Alcantara if it hoped to contend in a crowded NL East field. Miami is obviously in contention, but Alcantara hasn’t played the big role most expected him to. The 27-year-old has regressed in almost every category, putting up a 4.72 ERA in his first 18 starts. Alcantara is giving up more hits and home runs, and is walking more batters while compiling fewer strikeouts. Whatever magic Alcantara found in 2022 seems to be missing this year. There have been outings where Alcantara looked like the pitcher he was last year, but he has been plagued by inconsistency. He has allowed at least four earned runs in five of his last eight starts. Alcantara has also given up five home runs during that stretch, including three in his last two games. He’s still eating innings, but those innings aren’t the dominant ones he was putting together last year. Alcantara will face a difficult test against a Baltimore team that ranks among the best offensive squads in the league. Left-handed bats have been particularly difficult for Alcantara to deal with, and the Orioles can stack them effectively tonight. Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson, Anthony Santander, Ryan O’Hearn, and Cedric Mullins are all good-to-outstanding bats that can line up from the left side of the plate. Baltimore has won its last five games, and will come out of the All-Star break playing meaningful baseball at home. This is a game that the Orioles should win without much trouble. I’m taking Baltimore on the moneyline tonight. My best bet: Orioles moneyline (-122 at WynnBet) Marlins vs Orioles same-game parlay Orioles moneyline Over 8.5 runs Adley Rutschman to record a hit Anthony Santander to record a hit My same-game parlay pick for tonight’s game begins by taking the Orioles to win outright, as that’s my best bet of the game. After that, we’re going to count on Baltimore to generate some offense to take us the rest of the way in our SGP. I’m throwing in the Over here, as 8.5 runs is a pretty low number given the offensive production of both teams and the pitching matchup at play here. Alcantara has struggled, but so has Orioles starter Dean Kremer, who has thrown to a similar 4.78 ERA this year. I expect the lefty bats in the Baltimore lineup to have a field day tonight, so I’m taking two of the heaviest hitters to get at least one knock. To round out the SGP, let’s take both Rutschman and Santander to pick up a hit. L...

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WNBA All-Star Game Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Ionescu Keeps Raining Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! The WNBA All-Star Game is obviously an exhibition among all 12 teams, but it may as well be the Las Vegas Aces against the New York Liberty. The preseason Finals expectation may not seem the same certainty it did back in May, but it is still the most likely conclusion to this season. With Aces forward A’ja Wilson focusing on her teammates in the All-Star Game draft and Liberty forward Breanna Stewart doing likewise, tonight’s exhibition could turn into a bit of a rivalry matchup. Here are our free WNBA betting picks and predictions for the WNBA All-Star Game on... The WNBA All-Star Game is obviously an exhibition among all 12 teams, but it may as well be the Las Vegas Aces against the New York Liberty. The preseason Finals expectation may not seem the same certainty it did back in May, but it is still the most likely conclusion to this season. With Aces forward A’ja Wilson focusing on her teammates in the All-Star Game draft and Liberty forward Breanna Stewart doing likewise, tonight’s exhibition could turn into a bit of a rivalry matchup. Here are our free WNBA betting picks and predictions for the WNBA All-Star Game on July 15. WNBA All-Star Game odds Team Spread Total Team Stewart +5.5 (-108) O 249.5 (-108) Team Wilson -5.5 (-112) U 249.5 (-112) Odds courtesy of FanDuel as of July 15, 2023. Best WNBA bonuses Looking bet on the WNBA All-Star Game? Here are two of the best bonuses* available: A) Get boosted odds on Team Wilson to win, and A'ja Wilson and Arike Ogunbowale to score 20+ points each at bet365 ! Bet Now B)New users at DraftKings can bet $5 and get $150 in bonus bets ! Sign Up Now *Eligible USA locations only. Also, check out our full list of best sportsbook promotions for 2023. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER WNBA All-Star Game best bet Fans did not vote for the Liberty as much as they did for the Aces, leaving both leaders of the New York backcourt to come off the bench. But that could simply create value for the bold bettor. Betting on Team Wilson is betting on the trio of Aces starters to put on a show for their hometown crowd. It’s an understandable thought, particularly with Team Wilson favored by only 5.5 points. But know who has already put on a show in Las Vegas this week? Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu set the nets aflame in Friday afternoon’s 3-point contest, hitting 25 of 27 shots. The crowd loved it, her fellow players loved it, and Ionescu should keep chucking in the All-Star Game. Why wouldn’t she? At the very least, she will get a few extra heaves early on, with teammates setting her up for an encore. And if Ionescu hits those first couple attempts, those chances will keep coming her way. That’s enough to suggest value in betting on Ionescu to make the most 3s in the game. If she’s going to get a few extra chances to build momentum, that’s an advantage on the rest of the ensemble, even if Jewell Loyd and Arike Ogunbowale are starting. Ionescu already has an advantage on them: She’s a better shooter. Ionescu has hit 44.6% of her threes this year, compared to 40.5% for Loyd and 29.8% for Ogunbowale. Furthermore, should this exhibition turn into a mini Aces-Liberty matchup, the rest of the league likely will allow it, meaning Ionescu will keep getting shots while Loyd and Ogunbowale may pass them up. The only reason to fade Ionescu to hit the most threes is that she’s not starting. With WNBA odds four times more lucrative than Loyd’s, there is still reason to bet on Ionescu coming off the bench. Best bet: Sabrina Ionescu to make the most threes (+950 at FanDuel) Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site. WNBA All-Star Game spread and Over/Under analysis Every shred of logic says this spread favors Team Wilson by 5.5 points because the Aces trio of Wilson, guard Chelsea Gray, and guard Jackie Young, along with guard Kelsey Plum coming off the ben...

Alcaraz vs Djokovic Odds and Predictions: Alcaraz Gives Djokovic a Run for His Money Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will meet for the third time on tour in the Wimbledon Men's Final, and this one has all the makings of a classic. After the Spaniard took out Djokovic in a three-set epic in Madrid, the 23-time Grand Slam champion got his revenge at Roland Garros earlier this season in the French Open. How will this one shake out? Does the World No. 1 have a path to capture his second career slam? Let’s take a look at how to bet Sunday’s final in our Wimbledon picks and predictions. Wimbledon Men's Final picks and predictions... Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will meet for the third time on tour in the Wimbledon Men's Final, and this one has all the makings of a classic. After the Spaniard took out Djokovic in a three-set epic in Madrid, the 23-time Grand Slam champion got his revenge at Roland Garros earlier this season in the French Open. How will this one shake out? Does the World No. 1 have a path to capture his second career slam? Let’s take a look at how to bet Sunday’s final in our Wimbledon picks and predictions. Wimbledon Men's Final picks and predictions Prediction: Djokovic (-190) Best bet: Alcaraz +3.5 (-110) Click on each prediction to read full analysis. Best Wimbledon Open bonuses Looking to bet on some Wimbledon action? Here are two of the best bonuses* available: A) New users at FanDuel can get 10x your first bet (up to $200) in bonus bets!Sign Up Now B) New users at DraftKings can bet $5 and get $150 in bonus bets! Sign Up Now *Eligible USA locations only. Also, check out our full list of best betting promotions for 2023. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic odds and picks (1) Carlos Alcaraz (2) Novak Djokovic +150 Moneyline -180 +2.5 (+105) Game spread -2.5 (-125) Over 40.5 (-115) Total games Under 40.5 (-105) Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook on July 14, 2023. Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic match prediction The semifinal between these two at the French Open was an incredible one for about two sets before Alcaraz begun to feel the pressure and cramped up as a result. That effectively ended the match with Alcaraz conceding the final two sets 6-1, 6-1, and effectively handing Djokovic the title in Paris. It’s hard to read much into that encounter. It was just as even as their Madrid semifinal a year ago until the weight of the moment hit Alcaraz, and the youngster could have easily won this match had he not experienced the cramps. While he entered that one as the favorite, he’s the underdog here. I’m not sure the line is entirely correct, but I do think Djokovic pulls it out and captures his 24th slam. The Serb hasn’t lost on Centre Court at Wimbledon in over 2,000 days, and has proven in the past 12 years that he’s at his very best on a grass court. Djokovic’s incredible depth makes him tough to play here, and even for someone as talented as Alcaraz, it’s going to be a massive adjustment. Djokovic mixed up his return position incredibly well against Alcaraz in the two meetings, and it should be said here that the Spaniard’s greatest weakness lies in his serve. With the way Djokovic has been holding — only dropping serve three times all tournament which would be a new record for him — it should ultimately cost Alcaraz the match. Prediction: Djokovic (-190 at BetMGM) Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic best bet The spread is the way to play this one for me. I think Alcaraz will dig his teeth into this match and showcase all the improvements he’s made in short order on grass. His baseline game is arguably even more dangerous with the speed of this surface, but I do think the drop shot that burned Djokovic so many times on clay won’t be quite as effective. With that, as I said above, I think Djokovic wins this match. The Alcaraz serve will be put to its toughest test against Djokovic, and I expect it to ultimately fall one too many times. It’s hard to say, though, that Alcaraz won’t at least win...

Blue Bombers vs RedBlacks Week 6 Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Bombers Reduce Ottawa to Crumbs Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! There are a pair of games on the CFL betting board this Saturday, beginning with a clash between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Ottawa Redblacks in the nation's capital. The CFL odds opened with the Bombers as 7.5-point favourites for this Week 6 matchup but the line has quickly moved to -9.5. The Redblacks are just 1-3 and will turn to rookie quarterback Dustin Crum to try and turn around their season. Should you chase the steam with the road favourite or back Ottawa at home? I let you know with my best free CFL picks and predictions for Blue... There are a pair of games on the CFL betting board this Saturday, beginning with a clash between the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Ottawa Redblacks in the nation's capital. The CFL odds opened with the Bombers as 7.5-point favourites for this Week 6 matchup but the line has quickly moved to -9.5. The Redblacks are just 1-3 and will turn to rookie quarterback Dustin Crum to try and turn around their season. Should you chase the steam with the road favourite or back Ottawa at home? I let you know with my best free CFL picks and predictions for Blue Bombers vs. Redblacks on July 15. Blue Bombers vs RedBlacks best odds Blue Bombers vs RedBlacks picks and predictions The major storyline for this contest is the Ottawa Redblacks' dire situation at quarterback. After waiting almost a year for top passer Jeremiah Masoli to return from a leg injury, Masoli ruptured his Achilles tendon in his comeback game last week. With Tyrie Adams also done for the year and former starter Nick Arbuckle firmly in the dog house, the Redblacks will turn to Dustin Crum who entered this season as their fourth-string QB. Crum completed 14-of-21 passes for 149 yards with a pair of interceptions and added another 91 yards on the ground after replacing Masoli last week. He was named the MAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2021 after passing for 3,187 yards and rushing for another 703 at Kent State. There are a few reasons to like Crum in this spot: he's a mobile quarterback with a good arm and rookie QBs tend to have success in their first few CFL starts before teams have much tape on them. However, there are even more reasons to fade him. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have an experienced defense that makes a ton of plays in coverage and gets plenty of pressure on opposing QBs. In addition, there isn't much talent around Crum with the Redblacks having a brutal offensive line and arguably the worst WR corps in the league. Regardless of who has been under center, the Redblacks have looked miserable on offense scoring just 16.5 points per game while averaging a league-low 5.23 yards per play. The Redblacks have put up much better numbers on the other side of the ball where they rank second in the league in yards allowed per play (5.87) and scoring defense (18.3 ppg allowed). That said, those numbers are deflated due to playing against some anemic attacks and the best offense they've faced so far this season was the Calgary Stampeders who torched them for 442 yards. The Bombers have an even better offense than the Stamps with two-time CFL Most Outstanding Player Zach Collaros slinging the ball behind an elite offensive line while Brady Oliveira pounds the ball from the backfield. With that balanced offense and an opportunistic defense that will take advantage of a rookie QB, back the Bombers on the spread. My best bet: Blue Bombers -9 (-110 at DraftKings) Blue Bombers vs RedBlacks same-game parlay Blue Bombers -9.5 (-110) Under 44.5 (-105) Brady Oliveira Over 73.5 rush yards (-114) Winnipeg's defense has looked fantastic in the last two weeks with Jackson Jeffcoat coming off the IL to return to his usual spot at defensive end. With Jeffcoat and Willie Jefferson bringing the heat from the outside and defensive coordinator Richie Hall scheming against a rookie QB, expect a low-scoring contest from the Redblacks. Combine that with a Winnipeg offense that tends t...

Shohei Ohtani Next Team Odds: Will Sho-Time Be Dealt at the Deadline? Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! It would have been difficult to fathom at the end of 2021, but Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angelscould be headed for a breakup. The 2021 AL MVP is in the midst of yet another disappointing Angels season, and could be watching playoff baseball from his couch once more. He and L.A. agreed to a record-shattering one-year, $30 million contract to avoid arbitration going into 2023, but after this year he will be a free agent. Here are the MLB odds for teams to roster Shohei Ohtani after the MLB trade deadline. Which team will Shohei Ohtani play... It would have been difficult to fathom at the end of 2021, but Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angelscould be headed for a breakup. The 2021 AL MVP is in the midst of yet another disappointing Angels season, and could be watching playoff baseball from his couch once more. He and L.A. agreed to a record-shattering one-year, $30 million contract to avoid arbitration going into 2023, but after this year he will be a free agent. Here are the MLB odds for teams to roster Shohei Ohtani after the MLB trade deadline. Which team will Shohei Ohtani play for after the MLB trade deadline? Odds courtesy of SIA as of July 13, 2023. The situation at a glance Ohtani was a unanimous choice for AL MVP in 2021 after going 9-2 with a 3.18 ERA on the mound and batting .257 with 46 homers and 100 RBI at the plate. He was arguably even better in 2022, going 15-9 as a starter with a 2.33 ERA and .273 as a batter with 34 dingers and 95 runs driven in. However, the Yankees’ Aaron Judge took 2022 AL MVP honors following his historic 62-homer campaign. Speculation as to Ohtani’s next hometown took off last summer, when his name began being dangled in various rumors ahead of the trade deadline. Nothing came to pass, but Ohtani’s previous comments regarding contract extension talks have been ominous. "I really like the team. I love the fans, but more than that, I want to win. I’ll leave it at that," he told reporters through an interpreter at the end of 2021. Ohtani added fuel to the fire with more noncommittal comments just before the 2022 trade deadline, telling reporters, "I’m with the Angels right now, and I’m very thankful for what they’ve done. I love my team and my teammates. Right now I’m an Angel, and that’s all I can focus on." On Tuesday night, after the All-Star Game, Ohtani made positive comments about the fans at T-Mobile Park after they chanted for him to "come to Seattle," which could be seen as throwing shade at his current organization. “Never experienced anything like that, but I definitely heard it,” Ohtani told reporters through a translator. “I was just trying to focus on my at-bat and the game.” “Every time I come here, the fans are passionate,” Ohtani continued. “They’re really into the game so it’s very impressive. I actually spent a couple offseasons in Seattle. So I like the city. It’s beautiful.” Many MLB teams would gladly back up a Brink's truck for either Ohtani the pitcher or Ohtani the hitter, let alone both players at once. A talent like his has not been seen at the major league level since the first few years of the legendary career of Babe Ruth. Let’s discuss the chances of the three betting favorites to acquire the services of Ohtani in 2023. Best MLB bonuses Looking to bet on some baseball action? Here are two of the best bonuses* available: A) New users at FanDuel can get a no-sweat first bet up to $1,000! Sign Up Now B) Get a profit boost up to 100% on one MLB SGP at DraftKings! Opt-in Now *Eligible USA locations only. Also, check out our full list of best sportsbook promotions for 2023. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Favorites to roster Shohei Ohtani after the 2023 MLB trade deadline Los Angeles Angels (-476) It's only logical to think that the Angels might decide to cut bait early and get something in return for the Japan-born superstar rather than risk losing him for nothing at the end of next season, but there's...

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Padres vs Phillies Predictions, Picks, Odds: San Diego Comes Storming Out of All-Star Break Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! The first pitch coming out of the MLB All-Star break will happen between a pair of National League teams who entered the season with World Series aspirations but had underwhelming first halves. I am, of course, talking about the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Friars and Phils will open a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday night in what should be an intriguing matchup. San Diego is doing the expected by handing the ball to Yu Darvish, while Philly is manipulating its rotation a bit by going with young southpaw Cristopher Sanchez. So,... The first pitch coming out of the MLB All-Star break will happen between a pair of National League teams who entered the season with World Series aspirations but had underwhelming first halves. I am, of course, talking about the San Diego Padres and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Friars and Phils will open a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Friday night in what should be an intriguing matchup. San Diego is doing the expected by handing the ball to Yu Darvish, while Philly is manipulating its rotation a bit by going with young southpaw Cristopher Sanchez. So, it’s no surprise the Padres are favorites but is there value with the Phillies as home dogs? I break down the MLB odds and bring you my best bet, plus a same-game parlay in MLB picks and predictions for Padres vs. Phillies. Padres vs Phillies odds Padres vs Phillies predictions The Phillies haven’t performed the way they would have liked, but at least they are in a wild-card spot. The Padres, on the other hand, might be the most disappointing team in baseball if neither the New York Mets nor St. Louis Cardinals existed. One of the highest payrolls in baseball, a lineup and pitching staff full of talent, has amounted to just a 43-47 record, but the Padres were able to build some momentum heading into the All-Star break by winning five of their last six games. Now, they’ll try to carry that over to the second half, and it starts with a good matchup vs. Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies. Sanchez has been solid since joining the Phillies rotation in mid-June, pitching to a 2.14 ERA. But not all is as it seems for the left-hander. Those four starts came against the Oakland Athletics, the aforementioned Mets, Washington Nationals, and a slumping Tampa Bay Rays team. And while the Padres have not done much right in the first half, they did perform decently when facing southpaws, ranking 12th in OPS and 11th in wRC+ in those matchups. Just like the rest of his team, the first half did not go as planned for Yu Darvish. The right-hander’s 4.87 ERA was his highest since his first year with the Chicago Cubs back in 2018. But at least some of his struggles can reasonably be attributed to bad luck. Darvish still does a good job of limiting hard contact. His .372 opponent-expected slugging percentage ranks in the 70th percentile in MLB. He is also striking out a solid 25.1% of the batters he faced this season. As a result, his expected ERA is more than a whole run lower at 3.68. Shockingly, it’s the Phillies' inconsistent bats that have been holding them back. Philly ranks 12th in OPS and 15th in wRC+ against righties while having the 12th-highest K-rate vs. them this season. Those numbers aren’t terrible, but not what you would expect with the lineup they boast. The edge in starters should make the Padres more than a -115 favorite here. My best bet: Padres (-115 at DraftKings) Padres vs Phillies same-game parlay Check back for a juicy SGP when markets expand on Friday morning. 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. Padres vs Phillies moneyline and Over/Under analysis The Padres opened this National League matchup as high as -125 but...

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Argonauts vs Alouettes Week 6 Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Boatmen Stay Strong in Montreal Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! The Toronto Argonauts head to Montreal to face the Alouettes in CFL action on Friday night. CFL betting lines opened with the Argos as 3.5-point road favorites for this Week 6 showdown, but money has come in on the visitors and they're now -5. With Winnipeg losing its top spot in the power rankings after getting hammered by B.C. and then the Argos replacing the Lions after destroying them in Week 4, will Toronto be the latest team to fall in a letdown spot? I let you know with my best free CFL picks and predictions for Argos at Als... The Toronto Argonauts head to Montreal to face the Alouettes in CFL action on Friday night. CFL betting lines opened with the Argos as 3.5-point road favorites for this Week 6 showdown, but money has come in on the visitors and they're now -5. With Winnipeg losing its top spot in the power rankings after getting hammered by B.C. and then the Argos replacing the Lions after destroying them in Week 4, will Toronto be the latest team to fall in a letdown spot? I let you know with my best free CFL picks and predictions for Argos at Als on July 14. Argonauts vs Alouettes best odds Argonauts vs Alouettes picks and predictions With the Argonauts atop the power rankings after going 3-0 straight up and against the spread, it's becoming clear that oddsmakers may have underestimated the defending Grey Cup champions coming into the season, especially since they got even better on defense, which was already the team's biggest strength. The most glaring question about this team entering the year was whether or not Chad "Swag" Kelly could be a No. 1 quarterback in the league and — so far, at least — he's shown he can. Sure, Kelly's completion percentage of 66.7% and his 250.3 passing yards per game don't jump off the page but his overall grade of 80.1 per PFF is the second-highest in the league among quarterbacks. He has been consistent, spreads the ball around, and can make plays with his feet. While Toronto's first two dominant wins of the season came against weak Hamilton and Edmonton squads, the Argos proved they could also excel against more elite competition when they destroyed the Lions 45-24 in Week 4. Since then, they enjoyed a bye week and now face an Alouettes squad playing on just four days of rest after getting clobbered by the Lions on Sunday night. It's never easy to play football on just four days of rest especially when you have to travel back across the country and don't practice on Monday or Tuesday. It also doesn't help that pass protection has been one of Montreal's biggest problems. The Als have surrendered a league-worst 22 sacks. While there are several reasons for that (including issues in blitz pickup and QB Cody Fajardo's tendency to hold on to the ball while waiting for receivers to get open downfield) it's still a really bad matchup for their offensive line to face an Argos D-line that gets a ton of pressure. On the other side of the ball, the Als are averaging just 1.75 sacks per game themselves while the Argos have allowed a league-low 1.3 sacks per game. With the Argos winning the battles at the line of scrimmage and boasting a major rest advantage, back them to roll here. My best bet: Argonauts -5 (-110 at DraftKings) Argonauts vs Alouettes same-game parlay Argonauts -5.5 (-110) Cody Fajardo Over 248.5 passing yards (-114) A.J. Ouellette Over 64.5 rushing yards (-114) As dominant as the Argonauts defense has looked, it ranks last in the league in both opponent completion percentage (71.7%) and passing yards allowed per game (321.7). They limit big plays and come away with plenty of picks but they do allow completions underneath and when they build early leads, opponents are forced to abandon the run. That should mean decent passing numbers for Fajardo, who has thrown for more than 250 yards in every game this season. While the Als will be relying on their aerial attack if they fall behind early, the Argos wi...

Diamondbacks vs Blue Jays Predictions, Picks, Odds: No Looking Back Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! The Toronto Blue Jays come out of the All-Star break with a 50-41 record, which is the best mark they've had at the unofficial midway point in each of the last three seasons. But by all accounts, Toronto has not lived up to expectations. So, the Jays will be looking for some improved play quickly. But they’ll get put to the test right away as they welcome the National League West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks to town. Toronto hands the ball to the resurgent Jose Berrios for the opener, while Arizona counters with a right-hander of their own in Ryne Nelson. With... The Toronto Blue Jays come out of the All-Star break with a 50-41 record, which is the best mark they've had at the unofficial midway point in each of the last three seasons. But by all accounts, Toronto has not lived up to expectations. So, the Jays will be looking for some improved play quickly. But they’ll get put to the test right away as they welcome the National League West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks to town. Toronto hands the ball to the resurgent Jose Berrios for the opener, while Arizona counters with a right-hander of their own in Ryne Nelson. With an edge in starters the Blue Jays are sizeable home favorites in this interleague matchup, but do the D-backs have value as road dogs? I break down the MLB odds, bring you my best bet, and even a same-game parlay in tonight’s MLB picks and predictions Diamondbacks vs. Blue Jays. Diamondbacks vs Blue Jays odds Diamondbacks vs Blue Jays predictions To Toronto Blue Jays fans it probably doesn’t feel like the team should be nine games over .500 and in the second wild-card spot in the American League. But that’s what talent can do for you and it’s clear that most players and people around the team will tell you we haven’t seen their best baseball yet. Getting the second half of the season off to a good start will be very important with the trade deadline just a few weeks away. So, handing the ball to Jose Berrios in the opener of tonight’s series against the Arizona Diamondbacks is a good start. The Berrios bounce back has been one of the better stories for the Jays in the first half of the season. The right-hander had a downright awful 2022 and after a couple of tough starts to begin the year, many wondered if 2023 would be more of the same. But that hasn’t been the case. Berrios has pretty much been great in the first half. He is pitching to a 2.80 ERA and is limiting opponents to a .220 batting average over his last 15 starts. Arizona poses a tough lineup featuring the likes of All-Star Corbin Carroll, but Berrios has put up strong performances against other top teams like the Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, and the Tampa Bay Rays. Countering Berrios is Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson. It is the 25-year-old’s first year as a full-time starter and there have definitely been some growing pains. Nelson is pitching to an expected ERA of 4.97 while surrendering a .267 expected batting average, a .462 expected slugging percentage, and is striking out just 16% of the batters he has faced. All of them rank in the Bottom 19% or worse in the MLB. Now, the Jays have had some struggles cashing in runners, but overall they rank sixth in batting average, ninth in OPS, and sixth in wRC+ when facing right-handed pitching this season. If you can find the Blue Jays on the five-inning runline I would take that, but for now, the best bet will be backing them to put the first runs on the board. My best bet: Team to score first - Blue Jays (-105 at SPORTS INTERACTION) Diamondbacks vs Blue Jays same-game parlay Blue Jays score first Blue Jays ML first-five Belt 1+ hit Under 9.5 Tonight’s same-game parlay is a bit of a fade of poor Ryne Nelson. The advance numbers aren’t great for the kid, and the Blue Jays tend to have more success vs. right-handed pitching this season. So, let’s start with Toronto scoring first. And as hinted at above, I like the Blue Jays to hold a lead through five in...

Investigations into 888 Derail FS Gaming's Position with Sports Betting Giant Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! A pair of investigations into legal sports betting giant 888 has derailed a restructuring, sent shares tumbling, and left the parent company of William Hill and 888sport with concerns about its operating status in the United Kingdom. The gaming company announced Friday that it cut off talks with FS Gaming, an investor group led by former GVC CEO Kenny Alexander. He was in conversation with the board to take over at 888 before a review from HM Revenue Customs in the U.K. questioned his involvement in a possible bribery case of a GVC-owned Turkish company before the GVC rebranded as... A pair of investigations into legal sports betting giant 888 has derailed a restructuring, sent shares tumbling, and left the parent company of William Hill and 888sport with concerns about its operating status in the United Kingdom. The gaming company announced Friday that it cut off talks with FS Gaming, an investor group led by former GVC CEO Kenny Alexander. He was in conversation with the board to take over at 888 before a review from HM Revenue Customs in the U.K. questioned his involvement in a possible bribery case of a GVC-owned Turkish company before the GVC rebranded as Entain. Alexander, who left GVC in 2020, was supposed to be joined by fellow titans of the industry in former GVC Chairman Lee Feldman and Stephen Morana, formerly of Betfair, at 888. The trio in FS Gaming bought a 6.6% stake in the company in June with the idea of restructuring the UK betting site and putting that trio into power. British commission gets involved The HMRC having questions also turned into a similar investigation by the Great Britain Gambling Commission that could lead to 888’s gaming license being suspended or revoked in the U.K. The GBGC sent 888 a detailed list of recommendations, leaving the company with no other option than ending the relationship with FS Gaming. Had Alexander and FS Gaming gained more than 10% control, which was predicted, it would’ve defined “change in corporate control” to the GBGC, which would’ve had to approve of 888's power structure to retain its operating status. “As a Board, we devoted significant time to considering FS Gaming’s Proposal,” 888 executive chair Lord Mendelsohn said. “However, following in-depth regulatory due diligence including engaging closely with the GBGC, the Board had no option but to terminate discussions as it simply could not put licenses in our largest market at significant risk.” Stock takes a hit A little over a month ago, having Alexander and FS Gaming buying into 888 was applauded as a good thing. The stock rose 18% following the announcement. Following Friday’s news, though, shares in the company fell by more than 20%. Now, the company is in flux awaiting new leadership. Mendelsohn said 888’s board plans to name a CEO in the “very near future,” but that didn’t stop shareholders from being scared off of the loss of FS Gaming and a clear direction. “The Board remains firmly focused on delivering the Group’s clear strategy to unlock shareholder value and I’m pleased to confirm that the business remains on track to deliver market expectations for 2023 Adjusted EBITDA,” Mendelsohn said. A risk not worth taking 888 had financial success in the last fiscal year, announcing $1.53 billion in revenue and an 82% increase in its adjusted EBITDA in April. William Hill is one of the largest sportsbook brands in the world and is renowned throughout Europe. It’s unthinkable what losing its operating license in the U.K. would’ve done to 888, a risk certainly not worth taking for a company that also has North American holdings. 888 also owns SI Sportsbook, which operates in U.S. states Colorado, Michigan, and Virginia, as well as Ontario. SI Sportsbook has plans to expand into markets in Indiana, Iowa, and New Jersey. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/888-license-in-...

UFC Fight Night Holm vs Bueno Silva Picks and Predictions: The Preacher's Daughter Comes Out on Top Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting this Saturday. Despite being 41 years old, Holm is one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time and is still the No. 3 ranked contender in the women's bantamweight division. Meanwhile, Bueno Silva is at No. 10 in the bantamweight rankings and will look to continue her ascent. UFC odds opened with Holm as a -160 favorite but have shifted to -175 with Bueno Silva coming back at +150. Here are my best free UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva picks and... Holly Holm vs Mayra Bueno Silva is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting this Saturday. Despite being 41 years old, Holm is one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time and is still the No. 3 ranked contender in the women's bantamweight division. Meanwhile, Bueno Silva is at No. 10 in the bantamweight rankings and will look to continue her ascent. UFC odds opened with Holm as a -160 favorite but have shifted to -175 with Bueno Silva coming back at +150. Here are my best free UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva picks and predictions for July 15. Holm vs Bueno Silva fight odds Holm vs Bueno Silva method of victory odds Method of Victory Holly Holm Mayra Bueno Silva To win by KO/TKO +500 +1,000 To win by Decision +100 +400 To win by Submission +2,200 +350 Draw +5,000 +5,000 Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook on July 12, 2023. Holm vs Bueno Silva picks Prediction: Holm moneyline (-165) Best bet: Holm by points (+115) Click on each prediction to jump to the full analysis. Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site. Best UFC bonuses If you’re signing up for a new sportsbook for UFC betting, here are two of the best bonuses* available: A) New users at FanDuel can get 10x your first bet (up to $200) in bonus bets!Sign Up Now B) Get a 20% profit boost on any UFC bet every week at Unibet! Bet Now *Eligible USA locations only. Also, check out our full list of best sportsbook promotions for 2023. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Holm vs Bueno Silva betting preview Holly Holm is fresh off a unanimous decision win against Yana Santos in March. That allowed her to bounce back from a close split-decision loss to Ketlen Vieira last year and improved her record to 3-1 in four fights since 2020. Holm is 8-6 in the octagon, but many of those defeats came against elite fighters like Amanda Nunes, Chris Cyborg, Valentina Shevchenko, and Germaine de Randamie. She won the women's bantamweight championship in 2015 with a highlight-reel head kick against Ronda Rousey but has come up short in four title fights since. "The Preacher's Daughter" is a refined striker with excellent footwork and she was a multiple-time world champion in boxing before making the move to MMA. She's also very comfortable with throwing kicks and has vastly improved her clinch work and offensive wrestling. Mayra "Sheetara" Bueno Silva is on a three-fight winning streak, most recently submitting Lina Landsberg in the second round to earn a Performance of the Night bonus in February. Bueno Silva is 5-2-1 in the UFC but hasn't lost since moving up from flyweight to bantamweight. The 31-year-old is a pressure fighter that likes to attack the legs and body with kicks. She's at her best on the mat where she has used her high-level grappling to rack up five submissions in her last six wins. Holm vs Bueno Silva tale of the tape Holly Holm Mayra Bueno Silva 41 Age 31 5-foot-8 Height 5-foot-6 135.5 lbs Weight 136 lbs 69 inches Reach 66.5 inches 15-6-0 (8 KOs) Record 10-2-1 (1 KO) Holm vs Bueno Silva UFC prediction and best bet Fight prediction: Holly Holm Bueno Silva is coming off a victory against a 41-year-old fighter with a background in striking and now faces another fighter who on the surface matches that description. However, Holm has proved that sh...

UFC Fight Night Duraev vs Park Picks and Predictions: Carbon Copy Combatants Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! Albert Duraev vs Junyong Park is the co-main event for UFC Fight Night betting on Saturday, July 15. This isn't the most exciting card of the year but at least this fight should be competitive with UFC odds opening with Park as a slim -138 favorite before growing to -172. Here are my best free UFC Duraev vs. Park picks and predictions for July 15 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Duraev vs Park fight odds Duraev vs Park method of victory odds Method of Victory Albert Duraev Junyong Park To win by KO/TKO +900 +500 To win by... Albert Duraev vs Junyong Park is the co-main event for UFC Fight Night betting on Saturday, July 15. This isn't the most exciting card of the year but at least this fight should be competitive with UFC odds opening with Park as a slim -138 favorite before growing to -172. Here are my best free UFC Duraev vs. Park picks and predictions for July 15 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Duraev vs Park fight odds Duraev vs Park method of victory odds Method of Victory Albert Duraev Junyong Park To win by KO/TKO +900 +500 To win by Points +330 +180 To win by Submission +400 +400 Draw +5,000 +5,000 Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook on July 12, 2023. Duraev vs Park picks Prediction: Duraev (+130) Best bet: Fight to go the distance - Yes (-115) Click on each prediction to jump to the full analysis. Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site. Best UFC bonuses If you’re signing up for a new sportsbook for UFC betting, here are two of the best bonuses* available: A) New users at FanDuel can get 10x your first bet (up to $200) in bonus bets!Sign Up Now B) Get a 20% profit boost on any UFC bet every week at Unibet! Bet Now *Eligible USA locations only. Also, check out our full list of best sportsbook promotions for 2023. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Duraev vs Park betting preview Albert "The Machette" Duraev is coming off a split decision win against Chidi Njokuani in March. The Russian made it into Dana White's contender Series after putting together an eight-fight winning streak at ACB and he earned a UFC contract by submitting Caio Bitencourt in 2021. He has three fights in the promotion with a TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley sandwiched between a pair of decision victories against Njokuani and Roman Kopylov. With a combat sambo background, Duraev is a well-rounded fighter that uses pressure, powerful takedowns, and top control to grind down opponents. Junyong "The Iron Turtle" Park is on a three-fight winning streak with his last two victories coming by way of submission. Park was submitted by Fluffy Hernandez when he made his UFC debut in 2019 but since that lopsided defeat, he has gone 6-1 in the octagon. The 32-year-old combines good hand speed and crisp boxing with strong grappling ability. Duraev vs Park tale of the tape Albert Duraev Junyong Park 34 Age 32 5-foot-11 Height 5-foot-10 186 lbs Weight 185.5 lbs 75 inches Reach 73 inches 16-4-0 (3 KOs) Record 16-5-0 (5 KOs) Duraev vs Park UFC prediction and best bet Fight prediction: Duraev Park's record of 6-1 in his last seven trips to the octagon certainly looks impressive but he's been a can crusher against a weak level of competition. Duraev didn't look good against the outside striking of Njokuani but Park isn't as long or as dangerous with his striking and needs to get within boxing range to land his shots. At close range, Park isn't as defensively sound, doesn't have as much power as Duraev, and can be taken to the ground. Once Duraev takes this fight to the mat on his terms his strength and top control should give him the edge against Park's jiu-jitsu. Keep in mind that in Park's five unanimous decision or stoppage wins in the UFC he racked up 14 takedowns and was taken down just once himself. In his two losses and his close split-decision victory against Eryk Anders, he was taken down 11 times and di...

LIV Golf Lands Micro Sports-Betting Partnership with Simplebet Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! A micro-betting technology company has secured a legal sports betting partnership with a Saudi-backed upstart golf league. LIV Golf has announced a strategic partnership with Simplebet to make the micro-betting company the league’s official sports betting innovation partner. As part of the deal, Simplebet will facilitate the delivery of LIV Golf’s real-time competition data to online betting sites globally. “This is a transcendent moment for the sport,” said Simplebet CEO Chris Bevilacqua in a statement. “We’ve revolutionized the way audiences around the world connect with live sports by unlocking fan engagement opportunities and together with LIV Golf, we will create... A micro-betting technology company has secured a legal sports betting partnership with a Saudi-backed upstart golf league. LIV Golf has announced a strategic partnership with Simplebet to make the micro-betting company the league’s official sports betting innovation partner. As part of the deal, Simplebet will facilitate the delivery of LIV Golf’s real-time competition data to online betting sites globally. “This is a transcendent moment for the sport,” said Simplebet CEO Chris Bevilacqua in a statement. “We’ve revolutionized the way audiences around the world connect with live sports by unlocking fan engagement opportunities and together with LIV Golf, we will create the new blueprint for how sports leagues can maximize their IP through innovative betting.” Operators that offer Simplebet’s technology will provide their customers with access to in-play betting markets on LIV Golf events. The markets include the option to wager on specific holes. LIV Golf’s deal with Simplebet comes after the upstart league had an application denied by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to offer betting markets via DraftKings. The application was unanimously rejected due to concerns regarding the morality of the league’s owner — the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. LIV Golf has also merged with the PGA Tour. The merger is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice adding to concerns for Massachusetts gaming regulators. On the rise Simplebet’s partnership with LIV Golf adds to a growing portfolio for the New York-based company. In June, Simplebet landed a partnership with ClutchBet — a sportsbook that currently has operations in Colorado and Iowa. Simplebet will provide ClutchBet with micro-betting markets for the NFL, MLB, and NBA — one of its fastest-growing offerings. Last month, Simplebet announced that its NBA micro-betting markets grew 350% compared to the 2021-22 season. The company reported $47 million in live wagers during the NBA postseason, which included 90 different playoff games. Simplebet had more than 200,000 unique users during the NBA postseason, leading to a five-time increase in live betting markets. Simplebet has also secured partnerships with bet365 and Hard Rock Sportsbook to deliver micro-betting markets for the NBA and other major professional and amateur sports leagues. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/liv-golf-lands-micro-betting-partnership-with-simplebet-july-12-2023

Sports Betting By Women and On Women's Sports On the Rise Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! Legal sports betting among women and on women’s sports is seeing a spike worldwide, a recent study reported. “Breaking Barriers: Assessing Women’s Sports, Betting, and Integrity Challenges” was conducted by the German Sport University Cologne and launched at iGaming Business Live in Amsterdam on Wednesday. The study analyzed the economic development of women’s soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and cricket. Coming on the heels of the Women’s World Cup — which begins next week — the study found more growth among women betting on sports than men. Women’s soccer saw a 20% increase in bets from 2017-2022, with most of that... Legal sports betting among women and on women’s sports is seeing a spike worldwide, a recent study reported. “Breaking Barriers: Assessing Women’s Sports, Betting, and Integrity Challenges” was conducted by the German Sport University Cologne and launched at iGaming Business Live in Amsterdam on Wednesday. The study analyzed the economic development of women’s soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and cricket. Coming on the heels of the Women’s World Cup — which begins next week — the study found more growth among women betting on sports than men. Women’s soccer saw a 20% increase in bets from 2017-2022, with most of that growth coming since 2020. The other four sports have spiked 10% during the study’s research period. “The dramatic growth of women’s sports is a hugely positive development – for fans, the sports, and athletes themselves, and also for the betting market,” Khalid Ali, CEO of the International Betting Integrity Association, said in a statement. “It is creating very significant and untapped opportunities for sports betting.” The study was sponsored by the IBIA and All-In Diversity Project as well as Stats Perform and legal sports betting companies Entain and Flutter. Suspicious betting results The German Sport University Cologne’s study also looked at responsible gambling and match fixing. It found no discernable suspicious betting trends in women’s sports, but it does occur. Match corruption was deemed most likely in tennis and found that imposed sanctions and financial stakes were lower in women’s sports than men’s. And while public match-fixing incidents were lower, it could lead to a perception that suspicious activity is occurring less in women’s sports, but the study noted that insufficient data must be considered. “This study wants to be the beginning of a conversation with the betting industry on how it addresses women’s sports,” All-In Diversity co-founder Christina Thakor-Rankin said. “By understanding what this new and rapidly evolving landscape looks like we put ourselves in the best possible position to keep customers, sports betting operators, athletes, and sport safe for all.” Sports integrity recommendations The study offered ways to fight match fixing. Recommendations include enhancing cooperation between sports governing bodies, sports betting sites, and law enforcement agencies to strengthen the monitoring and regulation of women’s sports. Another way is to raise awareness and promote integrity in women’s sports to foster a more vigilant and responsible community. The study also calls for the development of educational and awareness programs, fair wages, and transparency to reduce the risk of match-fixing, and improved data and research availability. “With increased growth, comes an increased responsibility for ensuring we get ahead of the game when it comes to sports integrity and the fight against match-fixing in women’s sport,” Ali said. “There is no room for complacency. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/study-finds-sports-betting-by-women-and-on-womens-sports-on-the-rise-july-12-2023

Aggressively Limiting Sports Bettors Undermines the Reasons for Legalizing Sports Betting Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! Like many other cogs in the industrial content machine, I woke up this morning and checked my email. There, as per usual, was fodder from one of the major sports betting sites in the U.S., ripe for sharing on social media. According to the latest from BetMGM, many people are wagering that a team will lose every single game during the upcoming National Football League season. And, again per BetMGM, a lot of people think the Arizona Cardinals are going to lose a lot of games. Perfect. A few screenshots and a tweet later and I shared this negativity with... Like many other cogs in the industrial content machine, I woke up this morning and checked my email. There, as per usual, was fodder from one of the major sports betting sites in the U.S., ripe for sharing on social media. According to the latest from BetMGM, many people are wagering that a team will lose every single game during the upcoming National Football League season. And, again per BetMGM, a lot of people think the Arizona Cardinals are going to lose a lot of games. Perfect. A few screenshots and a tweet later and I shared this negativity with the world. However, the only reaction this tweet received (and, yes, I realize this is a very self-centered way to start a column) was the following: “Geoff no one with a pulse is able to bet @BetMGM this insight is absolutely useless.” Pushing it to the limit Well, ouch, but I can’t verify for certain if the above is universally true. Maybe the tweet will amuse a guy sitting in a bathroom somewhere or someone will use this factoid in a water-cooler discussion with a fellow employee. Moreover, I have a BetMGM account, and last I checked I do have a pulse because the blood moving through my body is helping me to write this. However, I’m not a sharp bettor. I’m just a guy who bets. This brings me to the point I’m here to make: overly-aggressive limiting of players will undermine the whole point of legal sports betting. This is an opinion, and maybe you disagree. But, in short, if people can’t make a decent bet through a legal channel, I think they will go somewhere else that is not regulated, licensed, or taxed. If so, by cracking down on good bettors, legal sportsbook operators can create demand for illegal sportsbook operators. This flies in the face of one of the main reasons to legalize sports betting in the first place, which was to redirect wagering going on in “gray” and “black” markets into totally legal ones. Here's the full exchange between Peta Murphy and Sportsbet CEO Barni Evans over whether successful gamblers get blocked. pic.twitter.com/nS59mn7yPx — Jack Snape (@jacksongs) April 4, 2023 Like every other business, gambling has supply and demand. Notably, the American Gaming Association and others are urging federal lawmakers to crack down on the suppliers of offshore and non-U.S.-regulated gambling. "Illegal and unregulated gambling is a scourge on our society, taking advantage of vulnerable consumers, skirting regulatory obligations and robbing communities of critical tax revenue for infrastructure, education and more,” AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said in a press release last November. Again, though, regulated operators can create demand for offshore and non-U.S.-regulated gambling by refusing to take action from certain players. Going after supply but not considering demand means only addressing half of the problem. Some data suggests a sizable amount of such demand could be created by limiting. Citing bookmakers, the Washington Post reported in November that “genuine sharps” may only make up less than 1% of the betting population, but limiting policies could affect as much as 10% of players. If you can't beat 'em... What’s more, the AGA report released last yearestimated Americans were wagering $63.8 billion a year with illegal bookies and offshore sites. Meanwhile, around $100 billion in legal sports betting was projected for this year...

Las Vegas Aces vs Los Angeles Sparks Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Checked Out Early Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! The Los Angeles Sparks are heading to the WNBA All-Star Break on quite a tailspin, losing five straight with a sixth quite likely tonight. The Las Vegas Aces are heading to the break, preparing to host the festivities, on a two-game winning streak and winning 11 of their last 12. The question tonight should not be who will win, but can the defending champions rise up to cover a 12.5-point spread? Here are our free WNBA picks and predictions for the Aces vs the Sparks on July 12, with tip set for 10:00 ET. Aces vs Sparks best odds Aces... The Los Angeles Sparks are heading to the WNBA All-Star Break on quite a tailspin, losing five straight with a sixth quite likely tonight. The Las Vegas Aces are heading to the break, preparing to host the festivities, on a two-game winning streak and winning 11 of their last 12. The question tonight should not be who will win, but can the defending champions rise up to cover a 12.5-point spread? Here are our free WNBA picks and predictions for the Aces vs the Sparks on July 12, with tip set for 10:00 ET. Aces vs Sparks best odds Aces vs Sparks picks and predictions The Las Vegas Aces righted their ship Tuesday with a 26-point win against the Phoenix Mercury, hardly a tough task but still one that exceeded even bookmakers’ expectations, given they favored Las Vegas by just 17 points. Yes, “just” 17 points. That made two clear covers and outright wins in a row for the Aces, needed after struggling with the Wings in a two-game series last week. Dallas undid Las Vegas first by winning the turnover battle, 13-8, and second by outrebounding the Aces, 36-25. In beating Minnesota over the weekend, the Aces won both those box-score indicators. Beating Phoenix last night, they forced nine turnovers while giving up only three and were within one rebound entering the fourth quarter with a 27-point lead before the Mercury snagged two more boards in the final frame to create an optically-worrisome 38-35 gap. Yes, the Lynx and the Mercury are some of the league’s worst teams, but so are the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sparks are the second-worst team in the league in grabbing rebounds, ahead of only Phoenix, and gives up the second-most rebounds per 100 possessions in the league, while Las Vegas ranks No. 2 in opponent rebounds. The Aces’ only struggles in a month should not be a worry against the Sparks. But, a 12.5-point spread just before a week off could be a problem. If ever there was a moment for a fourth-quarter scoreboard letdown, it would be tonight. In fact, that feels even likely. And if it is, then one thing should come with it: the Under. The Aces are going to let up tonight once they are well ahead. It will be only human. And in doing so, the offense will suffer. This total of 169.5 is tilted toward Las Vegas. The Aces may be only a 12-8 team toward their Overs, but their last 10 games have averaged pregame totals of 170.9. The Sparks’ last 10 games have averaged pregame totals of 160.6. A total this high tonight is betting on Las Vegas putting the pedal to the metal for the full 40 minutes, but a blowout will allow the Aces to ease into the party in their hometown, starting perhaps with a night on the prowl in Los Angeles. Letting up like that will create a mundane fourth quarter and an Under opportunity. My best bet: Under 169.5 (-110 at Fanduel) Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers may receive advertising commissions for visits to a sportsbook or betting site. Best WNBA bonuses If you're signing up for a new sportsbook for the WNBA, here are two of the best bonuses* available: A) New users at FanDuel can get 10x your first bet (up to $200) in bonus bets!Sign Up Now B) New users at DraftKings can bet $5 and get $150 in bonus bets! Sign Up Now *Eligible USA locations only. Also, check out our full list of best promo codes for 2023. 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Aces vs Sparks spread and Over/Under analysis Th...

Kansas Sportsbook Revenue Drops 53% in June Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! June wasn’t a bad month to be a sports bettor in Kansas. It was, however, a bad month to be a legal sports betting operator in the Sunflower State. On Wednesday, the Kansas Lottery announced a 53% drop in revenue month-over-month, and the hold took a huge spill from 12.2% in May to 4.2% in June. As several sportsbooks took a beating with a large percentage of payouts, the Sunflower State’s overall June handle of $120.3 million fell 18.4% from the previous month, and revenue amounted to just $4.1 million for operators. And that’s with promotional bets decreasing 27.2% to... June wasn’t a bad month to be a sports bettor in Kansas. It was, however, a bad month to be a legal sports betting operator in the Sunflower State. On Wednesday, the Kansas Lottery announced a 53% drop in revenue month-over-month, and the hold took a huge spill from 12.2% in May to 4.2% in June. As several sportsbooks took a beating with a large percentage of payouts, the Sunflower State’s overall June handle of $120.3 million fell 18.4% from the previous month, and revenue amounted to just $4.1 million for operators. And that’s with promotional bets decreasing 27.2% to $3.2 million in June. The state’s 10% cut of $409,425 was also more than half the amount from May as Kansas approaches $6 million for the fiscal year in tax benefits. Online sports betting made up 96.7% of the handle and all but $93,701 of the revenue, which came from retail. FanDuel posts better win rate than rival DraftKings led online Kansas sports betting operators in June with a handle of $41.8 million — around $7 million less than in May — but a 3.1% win rate turned a profit of $1.3 million. FanDuel produced a much better hold of 7.2% to claim revenue of $1.9 million on $26.3 million in wagers placed. It helped that FanDuel gave out nearly $600,000 less in promotions to customers than its rival. BetMGM edged Caesars for the third-best handle in June with $11.1 million. However, BetMGM paid out over $10 million in winnings to bettors and, after promotions and taxes, made zero revenue. Caesars claimed $460,111 in profits for the month. Barstool Sportsbook made $237,276 in revenue on a handle of $4.7 million online while its brick-and-mortar shop, partnered with Hollywood Casino, claimed the best retail handle in Kansas with $2.2 million in wagers but no revenue was generated after payouts, promotions and taxes. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/kansas-sportsbook-revenue-drops-53-percent-june-2023

Seattle Storm vs Atlanta Dream Prediction, Picks, and Odds: Underdogs Can't Challenge Streaking Dream Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! The Atlanta Dream will try to maintain their five-game winning streak as they host the lowly Seattle Storm on Wednesday night. Atlanta (10-8) has effectively turned its season around with its winning streak, including two consecutive road wins against the Chicago Sky over the weekend. Seattle (4-15) continues to struggle through its rebuild, having lost six straight and heading into tonight’s game as heavy WNBA odds underdogs. The Dream are rapidly moving up the WNBA standings, and won’t want to give away a home game to one of the weakest teams in the league. We’ll break down what to expect... The Atlanta Dream will try to maintain their five-game winning streak as they host the lowly Seattle Storm on Wednesday night. Atlanta (10-8) has effectively turned its season around with its winning streak, including two consecutive road wins against the Chicago Sky over the weekend. Seattle (4-15) continues to struggle through its rebuild, having lost six straight and heading into tonight’s game as heavy WNBA odds underdogs. The Dream are rapidly moving up the WNBA standings, and won’t want to give away a home game to one of the weakest teams in the league. We’ll break down what to expect from tonight’s matchup in our free WNBA picks and predictions for Storm vs. Dream on July 12. Storm vs Dream best odds Storm vs Dream picks and predictions After a slow start, Atlanta has found itself right in the middle of the WNBA playoff hunt. Over their last five games, the Dream have won by an average of 13.8 points, with three of those wins coming over teams currently in postseason position. Rhyne Howard has been absolutely dominant over this stretch. In her last four games, the 23-year-old guard — who won Rookie of the Year in 2022 — has averaged 26.8 points per game. That included a 43-point outburst against the Los Angeles Sparks on July 2. Howard hasn’t been acting alone during this winning streak, either. Allisha Gray (19.2 ppg over the last five games) and Cheyenne Parker (averaging 11 points and 8.2 rebounds in her last five games) have also been key contributors to a team that is not only running over teams offensively, but also seems to have found some stability on defense. That’s in stark contrast to the Storm, who seem to have no hope of competing this year. Seattle will be rebuilding around Jewell Loyd, who has established herself as one of the best players in the league and is averaging 25.7 ppg on the season. But there’s little talent around the 29-year-old guard, and while she’s taken well to the spotlight, Loyd isn’t enough to beat other teams on her own. Seattle has problems all over the court. They have one of the worst offenses in the league, scoring just 79.2 ppg, while also allowing opponents to average 86.4 points, the second-worst mark in the WNBA. During the current six-game losing streak, the Storm have allowed 93 or more points on four different occasions. The Storm have lost by an average of 9.8 points during their current losing streak, nearly alternating close calls with blowout defeats. While Seattle has occasionally shown grit against top teams, there’s been no consistency, and now it’s running into the hottest squad in the league. Tonight’s matchup pits two teams headed in completely different directions against each other. Atlanta has the better players, is playing well at the moment, and has home-court advantage. Loyd may have trouble going off in the same way she has so often this year, as she’ll have tough assignments dealing with Howard and/or Gray throughout the evening. Atlanta is a huge favorite in this game, but the line seems more than justified given what we’re currently seeing from these two teams. I’m taking the Dream and laying the points, as they should be able to pull away early and never face any serious danger tonight. My best bet: Dream -8.5 (-110 at DraftKings) Not intended for use in MA. Affiliate Disclosure: Covers...

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Tiger-Cats vs Elks Week 6 Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Two Disappointing Teams Battle in Edmonton Pleas Subscribe For Daily Sports Betting News Bet at MGM - IF YOUR BET LOSES, YOU’LL GET UP TO $1,000 BACK IN BONUS BETS - https://bit.ly/BetMGM1 Want To Place a Bet .. Download the Best Online Sportsbook! (IOS) http://bit.ly/453YUZG Grab Barstool Sports Apparel @ The Official Barstool Store: https://bit.ly/barstool23 Bet On All The Big Games @ Xbet: https://bit.ly/xbetnow First Deposit Bonus Up To $500 + $10 Casino Chip Please Subscribe! Week 6 in the CFL begins Thursday night with a clash between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Edmonton Elks. Both teams have struggled this season but are coming off their best performances of the year and will look to build on some positive momentum. CFL odds opened with the Ticats as 2.5-point road favorites for this matchup with the Over/Under at 42.5. Here are my best free CFL picks and predictions for Ticats vs. Elks on July 13. Tiger-Cats vs Elks best odds Tiger-Cats vs Elks picks and predictions The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are coming off their first win of the season... Week 6 in the CFL begins Thursday night with a clash between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Edmonton Elks. Both teams have struggled this season but are coming off their best performances of the year and will look to build on some positive momentum. CFL odds opened with the Ticats as 2.5-point road favorites for this matchup with the Over/Under at 42.5. Here are my best free CFL picks and predictions for Ticats vs. Elks on July 13. Tiger-Cats vs Elks best odds Tiger-Cats vs Elks picks and predictions The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are coming off their first win of the season when they edged the Redblacks 21-13last week . They went 0-for-3 in the red zone in that contest but Matthew Shiltz looked solid under center while James Butler rushed for 62 yards on 17 carries. The Ticats surrendered 37.3 points per game through their first three contests of the season. However, their defense finally came to play last week, racking up five sacks and intercepting three passes while holding the Redblacks to 186 passing yards. To be fair, they benefited from playing against a pathetic Ottawa offense that was forced to play its third-string quarterback but the Edmonton Elks attack they face this week isn't any better. The Elks have scored more than 13 points just once this season and that was in a blowout loss where they scored a pair of garbage-time touchdowns during the final three minutes. They picked up 21 first downs against the Riders last Thursday but still ended up with only 11 points and settled for four rouges. Although the Elks didn't allow many points, they still surrendered 360 net yards. Edmonton ranks last in the CFL in average yards allowed per play (6.60) and big plays allowed (13). The Elks have been especially awful against the run, getting gashed for 146.8 rushing yards per game on 5.6 yards per carry. The Ticats offense has floundered this season due to turnovers but if they cut down on those sloppy errors, they'll be able to move the ball. Both teams have been complete disappointments this year. However, while the Ticats were expected to be Grey Cup contenders and have looked subpar, the Elks were only expected to be somewhat competitive and instead look like the worst team in the CFL once again. They also generally haven't benefited from home-field advantage at Commonwealth Stadium but continue to get the customary bump on the spread when they play at home. They've gone just 0-18 SU and 3-15 ATS at home since the start of the 2021 season, which is automatic fade territory with this number sitting below a field goal. My best bet: Tiger-Cats -2.5 (-110 at bet365) Tiger-Cats vs Elks same-game parlay Tiger-Cats -2.5 (-115) James Butler Over 62.5 rush yds (-114) Kevin Brown Over 52.5 rush yds (-114) Both Hamilton and Edmonton have extremely talented lead backs in Butler and Brown. However, with both teams getting pummeled early in most games this season, they've often been forced to abandon the run. Given that we're seeing a close spread for this contest, expect this game to be competitive enough that both backs get plenty of carries. That should result in decent rushing yards totals against the two-worst run defenses in the league. The Elks are giving up a pathetic 146.8 rushing yards per game which is almost 30 ypg more than second-worst Hamilton, who surrenders 118.8 ypg. Even in their victo...