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UFC Fight Night: Max Griffin vs Michael Morales Picks and Predictions: Morales Outlasts Griffin 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! Max Griffin and Michael Morales are set to tee off on each other in a battle of surging welterweights taking place on the undercard of the July 1 edition of UFC Fight Night from The Apex in Las Vegas. UFC odds have installed the undefeated Morales as a considerable -240 favorite. The dangerous Griffin is a +200 underdog. Morales is taking a step up in class against the aging, but still capable veteran in Griffin. This figures to be a fight that could steal the show, so let’s see how I’m calling the action ahead of Griffin vs. Morales this... Max Griffin and Michael Morales are set to tee off on each other in a battle of surging welterweights taking place on the undercard of the July 1 edition of UFC Fight Night from The Apex in Las Vegas. UFC odds have installed the undefeated Morales as a considerable -240 favorite. The dangerous Griffin is a +200 underdog. Morales is taking a step up in class against the aging, but still capable veteran in Griffin. This figures to be a fight that could steal the show, so let’s see how I’m calling the action ahead of Griffin vs. Morales this Saturday, July 1. Max Griffin vs Michael Morales fight odds Max Griffin vs Michael Morales method of victory odds Method of Victory Max Griffin Michael Morales To win by KO/TKO +650 +175 To win by Points +400 +165 To win by Submission +2000 +1000 Draw +5,000 +5,000 Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook on June 28, 2023. Max Griffin vs Michael Morales picks Prediction: Morales ML (-200) Best bet: Morales by decision (+165) 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 a no-sweat first bet up to $1,000! 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 Max Griffin vs Michael Morales betting preview Morales is being positioned for something big, and he’s looked good in the fights he’s had in the UFC so far. He rolled late substitute Adam Fugitt over in three rounds. The high-octane fighter is taking a big step up in class and is going to be tested. What Morales has going for him is a three-inch advantage in reach and a better gas tank. With his explosive movement and busy hands, he lands 5.36 significant strikes per minute at 51% accuracy. He’ll figure to be first in any exchanges against the older Griffin, but a measured approach might be better than an all-out blitz. Griffin tends to be less active as the fight progresses. Morales’ defense could be better, and it will be critical to avoid the sharper strikes Griffin will throw in the first round. If he can get out of the first by expanding some of Griffin’s energy, and not absorbing any major punishment, he can outpace the veteran the rest of the way. Griffin started his UFC run on rocky terms, going 3-6 from 2016-2020. He turned it around, going 4-1 in his last five with only a split-decision loss to Neal Magny that could have gone either way. Going into this fight, Griffin isn’t exactly a stepping stone, and he has a chip on his shoulder due to his presumed position as one. The Santa Barbara native fires off stiff shots, and seems to be hitting his stride at 37. Griffin lands 4.23 significant strikes per minute at 50% accuracy, and also has superior striking defense (57%) compared to Morales (40%), and is better at landing takedowns (50% vs. 40%). He’s also scored a first-round knockdown in each of his last four fights. With Morales looking to impose his youth and agility on Griffin, that could give the veteran plenty of chances to land a big shot early on. Morales...

UFC Fight Night: Damir Ismagulov vs Grant Dawson Picks and Predictions: Dawson Sends Damir Back to Retirement 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 retired life wasn’t working for Damir Ismagulov, so he’s looking to get back into the thick of things against the dangerous Grant Dawson as these two lightweights face off in a premier undercard attraction on the July 1 edition of UFC Fight Night from The Apex in Las Vegas. UFC odds started off strong for Ismagulov, but this is practically a "pick 'em" fight with Ismagulov at -115 and Dawson at -105. Ismagulov hopes to retain his high ranking at lightweight, and Dawson is nipping at his heels, raring to take him out. Check out how I see Ismagulov... The retired life wasn’t working for Damir Ismagulov, so he’s looking to get back into the thick of things against the dangerous Grant Dawson as these two lightweights face off in a premier undercard attraction on the July 1 edition of UFC Fight Night from The Apex in Las Vegas. UFC odds started off strong for Ismagulov, but this is practically a "pick 'em" fight with Ismagulov at -115 and Dawson at -105. Ismagulov hopes to retain his high ranking at lightweight, and Dawson is nipping at his heels, raring to take him out. Check out how I see Ismagulov vs. Dawson going down, and what to look out for ahead of their fight this Saturday, July 1. Damir Ismagulov vs Grant Dawson fight odds Damir Ismagulov vs Grant Dawson method of victory odds Method of Victory Damir Ismagulov Grant Dawson To win by KO/TKO +550 +900 To win by Points +140 +240 To win by Submission +2500 +350 Draw +5,000 +5,000 Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook on June 28, 2023. Damir Ismagulov vs Grant Dawson picks Prediction: Dawson ML (-105) Best bet: Dawson by decision (+240) 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 a no-sweat first bet up to $1,000! 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 Damir Ismagulov vs Grant Dawson betting preview Dawson is undefeated in UFC and aims to move up the lightweight rankings. In his last fight, Dawson beat former Olympian Mark Madsen primarily on the mat, scoring a third-round submission. It was his third finish in four fights, bringing his submission total to 13. The Wisconsin native is taking a big step up in competition but might be battling the scales as well. The Madsen fight was the second time he’s missed weight. His size is his weapon, as Dawson lands an astounding 3.80 takedowns per fight. Though he’s a standard striker, we’ve seen steady improvements to that side of his offense as he tries to round out his skill set. Engaging a sharper striker with excellent cardio is a bad idea for Dawson. He’ll need to work his way inside and get Ismagulov to the ground, opting for control rather than damage. Doubts linger about Ismagulov’s desire, but there is no doubt that Dawson is going to be the hungrier fighter in the octagon on this night. Ismagulov opened as the favorite for this fight, but it’s been trending closer to even as the days go by. After dropping a decision in a tough loss to Arman Tsarukyan, Ismagulov decided to call it a career after disclosing he was suffering from an unknown illness. Six months later, he’s ready to give it another go against Dawson, who hasn’t lost a fight in seven years. What Ismagulov brings to the table is a well-rounded offense with great striking and formidable grappling. He has a razor-sharp jab and respectable power, having 12 knockouts in 24 wins. The Russian doesn’t waste a lot of energy and is highly disciplined, meaning that he’s equally dangerous at any stage of the fi...

Maulers vs Stallions Game Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Birmingham Goes Back-to-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 USFL Championship game is set for Saturday night at the legendary Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, OH. The Birmingham Stallions won the lone regular season matchup over the Pittsburgh Maulers, 24-20, in Week 4 at this same location. The two semifinal games from last weekend had vastly different outcomes. The Maulers needed overtime to topple the Michigan Panthers, while the Stallions put away the New Orleans Breakers early and never looked back. After a 1-1 record last week on picks, I am 25-17 on the regular season and playoffs. Can the Stallions secure their second straight... The USFL Championship game is set for Saturday night at the legendary Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, OH. The Birmingham Stallions won the lone regular season matchup over the Pittsburgh Maulers, 24-20, in Week 4 at this same location. The two semifinal games from last weekend had vastly different outcomes. The Maulers needed overtime to topple the Michigan Panthers, while the Stallions put away the New Orleans Breakers early and never looked back. After a 1-1 record last week on picks, I am 25-17 on the regular season and playoffs. Can the Stallions secure their second straight title? Check out my USFL picks and predictions for Maulers vs Stallions on July 1. Pittsburgh Maulers vs Birmingham Stallions Saturday, July 1, 8 p.m. ET, NBC Pittsburgh Maulers Birmingham Stallions +7.5 (-110) Spread -7.5(-110) +280 Moneyline -340 Over 46 (-110) Total Under 46 (-110) Odds courtesy ofDraftKings as of July 1. Best USFL Championship bonuses Looking to bet on some USFL action? Here are two of the best bonuses* available: A) New users at FanDuel can bet $5 andget $1,000 in bonus bets!Sign Up Now B) Get boosted odds on Stallions ML, Stemberger 1+ TD Cain 1+ TD at bet365! 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 Maulers vs Stallions predictions Pittsburgh has shocked the USFL world by ending up in the championship game. The Maulers went 1-9 last year and were 2-6 after Week 8 this season. However, they quickly turned things around to go on a three-game winning streak, and find themselves just four quarters away from going from last to first. The Maulers were the best defensive team all season, but where they really turned things around was on the offensive end. Pittsburgh did not score their first offensive touchdown until late in the third quarter of Week 3. However, they have scored 25.3 points per game over their last three games. Birmingham went through some mid-season struggles, losing in Weeks 3 and 5 and barely holding on to beat this Pittsburgh team in Week 4 back when the Maulers were not good. However, since that little slump, the Stallions have won every game by an average margin of 12.7 points. Last week, they jumped out to a 40-7 lead over New Orleans before finishing with a 25-point victory. Quarterback Alex McGough — who was fantastic all season — threw for 310 yards and four touchdowns, and ran for 84 yards and another score. In the regular season matchup with Pittsburgh, McGough struggled a bit, but came through when it mattered. He recovered from two early interceptions to finish with two touchdowns and 203 total yards. That matchup in Week 4 was the perfect spot for Pittsburgh to pull off the upset. However, they went 0-for-3 on converting red zone attempts into touchdowns and couldn’t take advantage of a +2 turnover differential. While Pittsburgh’s offense has improved recently, so has Birmingham overall. The Stallions appear to be on a mission to repeat after some early season struggles. They completely dominated a much better team last week than this Maulers squad. I expect Birmingham to pounce early like last week and hold on with McGough’s playmaking ability. I will take the Stallions to win by double digits. Pick: Birmingham -7 (-110 at...

Lions vs Argonauts Week 4 Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Defenses Take Over in Toronto 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 4 in the CFL wraps up on Monday night with a showdown between the BC Lions and the Toronto Argonauts. This is a marquee matchup between two of the best teams in the league with the Lions boasting a 3-0 record while the defending Grey Cup champion Argos are 2-0. CFL betting lines opened with the Leos installed as slim one-point road favorites, but money has come in on them, and they now sit at -3. Here are my best free Lions vs. Argonauts CFL picks and predictions for July 3. Lions vs Argonauts best odds Lions vs Argonauts... Week 4 in the CFL wraps up on Monday night with a showdown between the BC Lions and the Toronto Argonauts. This is a marquee matchup between two of the best teams in the league with the Lions boasting a 3-0 record while the defending Grey Cup champion Argos are 2-0. CFL betting lines opened with the Leos installed as slim one-point road favorites, but money has come in on them, and they now sit at -3. Here are my best free Lions vs. Argonauts CFL picks and predictions for July 3. Lions vs Argonauts best odds Lions vs Argonauts picks and predictions The BC Lions have a perfect 3-0 record with none of those victories more impressive than last week's 30-6 victory against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. They went into IG Field as six-point underdogs against the favorites in the Grey Cup odds and held Winnipeg to just 235 net yards while picking up seven sacks. On the other side of the ball, the Leos didn't turn the ball over once and quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. had another efficient outing. Adams has now completed 73% of his passes for 861 yards with five touchdowns, while running back Taquan Mizzell is second in the league with 224 rushing yards. That balanced offense is a reason they've been so successful this season, but the primary factor has been their dominant defense. They limited the Stampeders to 245 yards and 15 points in Week 1, shut out the Elks in Week 2, and manhandled a high-octane Bombers attack that had averaged 43 ppg against its first two opponents. The Leos proved that Winnipeg's elite offensive line was no match for them with Mathieu Betts getting three sacks against seven-time All-Star left tackle Stanley Bryant. That's important to note in this one because the Toronto Argonauts' offensive line has looked solid this season, but has benefitted from playing against some weak defensive units. Toronto's defensive line has been almost as impressive as BC's. Defense was the calling card for Toronto last year when they won the Grey Cup and that stop unit got even better in the offseason after adding edge rusher Folarin Orimolade and linebacker Jordan Williams. Defensive tackles Shawn Oakman and Dewayne Hendricks are a fantastic duo inside and get a ton of pressure up the middle. They should make life tough for Adams since the Lions interior trio of Andrew Pierson, Michael Couture, and Sukh Chung all had pass-blocking grades below 45.0 last week, according to PFF. Toronto held the Tiger-Cats to 14 points in their season opener in Week 2, and while they gave up 31 points to the Elks last week, two of those Edmonton touchdowns were scored in garbage time during the final three minutes of the game. It's also worth mentioning that while both squads have looked very good this season, one area where they have not impressed has been on special teams. The Leos are sixth in the league in both punt return and kick return average, while the Argos are seventh in punt return average and dead-last in kick return average. Expect a tight defensive battle between a pair of Grey Cup contenders on Monday and bet the Under 47.5. My best bet: Under 47.5 (-110 at bet365) Lions vs Argonauts same-game parlay Under 47.5 Kelly Under 247.5 passing yards Ouellette Over 56.5 rushing yards Coming into this season, the big question about the Argos was how first-year starting QB Chad Kelly was going to perform. Kelly has looked good so far but his passing n...

2023 Austrian Grand Prix 2023 Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Verstappen Favored at Red Bull Ring 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! To say it's been smooth sailing for Max Verstappen and Red Bull in 2023 would be a bit of an understatement. Max is dominating week in and week out, and Red Bull is sitting more than 150 points clear of Mercedes in the Constructors' Championship. That success is expected to continue at Red Bull Ring this weekend, with Formula 1 odds once again slating Verstappen and Checo as significant favorites over the rest of the grid. We break it all down in our full Austrian Grand Prix betting preview below. Austrian Grand Prix 2023 odds Driver Team Max Verstappen Red... To say it's been smooth sailing for Max Verstappen and Red Bull in 2023 would be a bit of an understatement. Max is dominating week in and week out, and Red Bull is sitting more than 150 points clear of Mercedes in the Constructors' Championship. That success is expected to continue at Red Bull Ring this weekend, with Formula 1 odds once again slating Verstappen and Checo as significant favorites over the rest of the grid. We break it all down in our full Austrian Grand Prix betting preview below. Austrian Grand Prix 2023 odds Driver Team Max Verstappen Red Bull -300 -300 -350 Sergio Perez Red Bull +600 +750 +800 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +1,100 +1,300 +1,200 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin +1,100 +1,100 +700 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +2,200 +2,900 +2,200 George Russell Mercedes +2,000 +2,900 +2,800 Carlos Sainz Ferrari +4,000 +3,600 +3,300 Lance Stroll Aston Martin +15,000 +20,000 +35,000 Pierre Gasly Alpine +25,000 +20,000 +40,000 Esteban Ocon Alpine +25,000 +24,000 +35,000 Lando Norris McLaren +25,000 +42,000 +50,000 Odds as of June 26, 2023. Austrian Grand Prix 2023 pre-qualifying favorites Max Verstappen (-300) What is there to say about Max Verstappen that hasn't been said already? His complete and utter dominance of the F1 grid is reaching new heights: he's won four straight races (each by sizable margins) and six of eight overall this season. Verstappen's also seen great success at Red Bull Ring in recent years, winning three of the last five Austrian GPs. He finished second to Charles Leclerc in 2022 and was forced to retire early in 2020. Otherwise, we could be looking at an even stronger string of results. Sergio Perez (+600) Sergio Perez is Max's right-hand man and despite a couple of wayward results in recent weeks, he's sitting second in the season-long Drivers' race. He's won the two races Max hasn't and has four podium finishes to his name through eight GPs in 2023. He's never finished better than sixth in Austria and was forced to retire early in last year's running. Lewis Hamilton (+1,100) Continuing to gain some momentum in an improving Mercedes is Lewis Hamilton. He's finished fourth, second, and third in his last three races, yet only one of his 103 career victories has come here at Red Bull Ring, coming way back in 2016. Austrian Grand Prix 2023 odds (without Verstappen) Week in and week out, we're seeing Max Verstappen listed as a heavy favorite and with him continuing to deliver, the value is being sucked out of the outright winner markets. Enter the "Without Verstappen" market, where you can bet on the race's top finisher excluding the Red Bull superstar. When Max wins, that will be the runner-up... when he doesn't win, it will simply be the race winner. Driver Odds Sergio Perez -175 Lewis Hamilton +300 Fernando Alonso +300 Charles Leclerc +18,000 George Russell +42,000 The Rest of the Field +50,000 Odds courtesy of FanDuel on June 26, 2023 Best F1 bonuses Looking to do some F1 betting? Here are two of the best bonuses* available: A) New users at bet365 can bet $1 and get $100 in bonus bets! Sign Up Now B) New users at DraftKings can bet $5 and get $200 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 Austrian Grand Prix opening odds reaction As if you needed a...

Sports Betting Handle Continues to Decline in Ohio in May 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! Ohio took another step back as the state’s legal sports betting handle dropped for a second consecutive month. The Buckeye State saw its sports bettors wager $446.2 million in May, down from $520.6 million for the month prior, according to figures released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission on Friday. The state’s total sports betting handle, which included retail wagering and online betting sites, generated $57.8 million in taxable revenue in May compared to $63.6 million in April. Ohio, which legalized both retail and online wagering on Jan. 1, got off to a hot start. In January, the Buckeye State... Ohio took another step back as the state’s legal sports betting handle dropped for a second consecutive month. The Buckeye State saw its sports bettors wager $446.2 million in May, down from $520.6 million for the month prior, according to figures released by the Ohio Casino Control Commission on Friday. The state’s total sports betting handle, which included retail wagering and online betting sites, generated $57.8 million in taxable revenue in May compared to $63.6 million in April. Ohio, which legalized both retail and online wagering on Jan. 1, got off to a hot start. In January, the Buckeye State reported a sports betting handle of $1.1 billion, which helped the state generate $209.2 million in revenue. Since then, Ohio hasn’t been able to replicate the same success but reported growth in February and March before its first handle decline in April. February saw sports bettors in Ohio fork over $638.8 million helping drive $81 million in revenue. In March, the state reported $95.1 million in revenue behind a $737.2 million handle. Ohio has experienced a recent decline as many college and pro sports are in a moratorium. The decline has impacted the state’s 18 online sports betting operators, which include bet365, DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, BetRivers, Caesars Sportsbook, BetMGM, among others. Growing pains Ohio has established itself as a promising market for sports betting, but the state has been in the midst of controversy since it went live with wagering. In January, the OCCC issued notices of violations to BetMGM, Caesars, and DraftKings for allegedly advertising “free” or “risk-free” promotions. That same month, former Cleveland Browns quarterback and team radio announcer Bernie Kosar was fired for violating the NFL’s gambling policy. Ohio sports betting issues have also trickled down to college sports. In May, gambling regulators in the state ordered sportsbooks to suspend wagering on Alabama college baseball games following a suspicious in-person bet. The wager led to an investigation and as a result, the university fired head baseball coach Brad Bohannon. That same month, the University of Cincinnati fired assistant baseball coach Kyle Sprague and Director of Operations Andy Nagel amid a review of gambling-related violations over interactions with a team parent. Despite the issues around athletes betting on sports, Ohio stands to rebound and continue to mature as an emerging market. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/sports-betting-handle-continues-to-decline-ohio-may-2023

Yankees vs Cardinals Predictions, Picks, Odds: Spinning Out of Control 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 Yankees found a much-needed series win in Oakland during the week, making it two in a row. The task at hand won’t get much harder in St. Louis over the weekend, but does that mean the Yankees are worth a bet in the opener on Friday? Let’s break down Yankees vs. Cardinals in our MLB picks and predictions. Yankees vs Cardinals odds Yankees vs Cardinals predictions Matt Liberatore has a nifty, spinny curveball but it’s yet to translate to big-league success. The curve has hardly been touched but little else has been working. His fastball is getting rocked to... The Yankees found a much-needed series win in Oakland during the week, making it two in a row. The task at hand won’t get much harder in St. Louis over the weekend, but does that mean the Yankees are worth a bet in the opener on Friday? Let’s break down Yankees vs. Cardinals in our MLB picks and predictions. Yankees vs Cardinals odds Yankees vs Cardinals predictions Matt Liberatore has a nifty, spinny curveball but it’s yet to translate to big-league success. The curve has hardly been touched but little else has been working. His fastball is getting rocked to the tune of a .347 batting average and .341 xBA and his sinker carries with it a .458 xSLG. It just so happens that this is a nightmare scenario for the St. Louis Cardinals. The New YorkYankees rank sixth in pitch value per 100 four-seam fastballs, so while they’ve struggled against curveballs that should not matter much here. On top of that, the Yankees have a respectable 106 wRC+ against left-handed pitching. So, I think this is a salvageable spot for the Yankees. Luis Severino has certainly struggled to this point, but his last start against a potent Rangers offense showed me a lot. His average fastball velocity is back up over 97 mph and has now increased in each of his last four starts. With that, I believe in the Yankees’ right-hander to pick up a win over a very cold Cardinals offense which owns a 92 wRC+ over the last week. My best bet: Yankees ML (-105 at DraftKings) Yankees vs Cardinals same-game parlay Yankees ML Bader 2+ Total Bases Liberatore Under 3.5 Ks If you’re hunting for a lefty-masher to fill up your parlay, look no further than Harrison Bader. The Yankees’ starting center fielder is locked into the heart of the order these days for New York and should have plenty of opportunities to knock Liberatore around. Heading back to St. Louis for the first time, Bader enters this one with a .400 average versus lefties. On top of that, seven of the 10 hits he has against southpaws have gone for extra bases. I love putting Bader in here as we fade Liberatore hard, and speaking of which I love shorting his strikeouts as well. The Yankees are striking out in just 20.6% of plate appearances over the last two weeks which is one of the best marks in the majors and it’s doubtful Liberatore hangs around long enough to even sniff this number. 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. Yankees vs Cardinals moneyline and Over/Under analysis This is a tricky total to bet, because on the one hand you have a very poor starter on the hill in Liberatore but on the other you have two offenses who have been ice cold. On top of that, Severino has been pretty much unpredictable this season. It seems he’s trending in the right direction but he just as easily could run cold again here. With the heart of the Cardinals’ order still struggling, I think I side with the Under here. Severino has his velocity back which was really the key concern for the Yankees right-hander. It’ll help his changeup play up more and should lead to some gains in the strikeout department. Severino has also dealt with some glaring issues in the home run department but has allowed just one in his last three starts. Best MLB bonuses Looking to...

Arizona Handle on Sports Betting Falls Over $100 Million in April 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! After March’s highs come April's lows in the sports betting space, and Arizona was no exception. But operators came out of it in a nice position. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) reported that the state’s legal sports betting market accepted $535.7 million in bets, a 16.8% monthly drop. FanDuel and DraftKings maintained their dominance in the Grand Canyon State among online betting sites with a combined handle of $363.4 million, which is 67.8% of the entire market. That doesn’t mean they were invulnerable to April’s betting contraction, but they did better than the statewide drop. FanDuel announced $214.7 million... After March’s highs come April's lows in the sports betting space, and Arizona was no exception. But operators came out of it in a nice position. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) reported that the state’s legal sports betting market accepted $535.7 million in bets, a 16.8% monthly drop. FanDuel and DraftKings maintained their dominance in the Grand Canyon State among online betting sites with a combined handle of $363.4 million, which is 67.8% of the entire market. That doesn’t mean they were invulnerable to April’s betting contraction, but they did better than the statewide drop. FanDuel announced $214.7 million in bets, a 15.7% decline. DraftKings did slightly better with a 12% decrease, hitting $148.6 million. The retail side took more of a hit. FanDuel’s physical sportsbooks led the competition with $1.8 million, but compared to March, they saw 21.7% fewer bets. The retail market space did better a s a whole than the online side, seeing a 6.1% monthly fall. Revenue stays the course Sportsbooks and state coffers did not worry too much about the drastic change in handle. That is thanks to some poor luck for Arizonans. Operators improved their hold to 8.9%, compared to 8.3% in March. And in the end, after promotional deductions, sportsbooks reported an adjusted gross revenue of $34.3 million. And while slightly under March’s $37.1 million, it was still well above February’s $15.8 million. From that, the state took $3.4 million. In another sign of good news for the Arizona sports betting market, despite the massive drop in handle more sportsbooks reported a profit. Of the state’s 17 operators, six made money in February, 12 made money in March, and now 14 were in the green in April. And compared to 2022, April was still a strong month. Year-over-year handle rose 4.4%, revenue rose 107.8%, and the tax bill jumped 112.5%. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/arizona-handle-on-sports-betting-falls-over-100-million-april-2023

Red Sox vs Blue Jays Predictions, Picks, Odds: Jose Leads The Way 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 may not feel like it, but things may be starting to turn around for the Toronto Blue Jays. They have won three consecutive series and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is starting to hit bombs again. The next step? Beat some division opponents. Toronto will get just that opportunity when they welcome the Boston Red Sox to town for a Canada Day weekend series. The Jays will be moderate favorites for Friday night’s opener as they hand the ball to a resurgent Jose Berrios who has found his good stuff once again. The Red Sox will counter with Big Maple himself,... It may not feel like it, but things may be starting to turn around for the Toronto Blue Jays. They have won three consecutive series and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is starting to hit bombs again. The next step? Beat some division opponents. Toronto will get just that opportunity when they welcome the Boston Red Sox to town for a Canada Day weekend series. The Jays will be moderate favorites for Friday night’s opener as they hand the ball to a resurgent Jose Berrios who has found his good stuff once again. The Red Sox will counter with Big Maple himself, James Paxton. Can Toronto get the monkey off its back and secure a win against an American League East opponent? Or will their divisional woes continue? I break down the MLB odds and bring you my best bet, plus a same-game parlay, in MLB picks and predictions Red Sox vs. Blue Jays. Red Sox vs Blue Jays odds Red Sox vs Blue Jays predictions The Toronto Blue Jays have quietly won six of their last eight games. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit three home runs in his last six games. And despite playing nowhere near their potential, the Jays are in a wildcard spot. So, things are looking up for Toronto. But before Jays fans can get too excited, there is one more hurdle they must leap over — play better against the American League East. Toronto’s in-division struggles have been well documented and at this point as the Jays are 38-20 against the rest of the MLB and just 7-17 vs. their own division. So, securing a win in this series opener against the Red Sox would be a good start to help remedy that. So, too is handing the ball to Jose Berrios. The Blue Jays' right-hander looks like the guy they traded for back in 2021. Berrios is pitching to a 2.74 ERA, a 3.89 FIP, and is limiting opponents to a .231 batting average over his last 14 starts. Berrios has located his sinker much better this season, and mixing that with his slurve and four-seamer has meant a lot of soft contact. He ranks in the 78th percentile in average exit velocity and the 85th percentile in hard-hit percentage. The Boston Red Sox have solid numbers vs. right-handers this season as they are hitting just .231 and rank 24th in OPS and wRC+. Mix in the fact, that Berrios’ numbers improve at home (2.48 ERA, .221 opponent batting average) and he is set up for another solid start. Countering Berrios is the Big Maple himself, James Paxton. The Canadian starter returns to the ballpark where he threw his only career no-hitter as a member of the Seattle Mariners. While he may not no-hit the Jays tonight, he can certainly have success. Paxton has been a breath of fresh air for the Red Sox’s rotation. The lefty is pitching to a 3.36 expected ERA and ranks in the 91st percentile in terms of strikeout rate over his first eight starts of the season. Even though Toronto has been more consistent at the plate recently southpaws are still giving them problems. The Blue Jays rank 19th in OPS and 15th in wRC+ vs. left-handed pitchers this season. And we just saw a struggling at the time Alex Wood shut them out over five innings with seven strikeouts earlier in the week. I’m betting on pitching being the story early on in this one and taking the Under five-inning total. My best bet: Under 5 first five innings (-116 at SPORTS INTERACTION) Red Sox vs Blue Jays same-game parlay Under 5.5 alt 5 inning total Berrios 5+ Ks Verdugo 2+ TB Shockingly, Berrios wil...

CFL Announces FanDuel as First ‘Authorized Gaming Operator,’ Official Sports Betting Partner 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! Canadian professional football is getting cozier and cozier with providers of legal sports betting. The Canadian Football League announced Thursday that FanDuel is its first "authorized gaming operator" and an official sportsbook partner of the organization. FanDuel looks to be a natural fit for the CFL’s first authorized online sports betting site because of the former’s existing partnership with the broadcaster of the league’s games, TSN. The Ontario version of the FanDuel app even has a TSN-specific section with wagering markets for games televised on the network, such as odds and lines for Friday’s game between the Edmonton Elks and... Canadian professional football is getting cozier and cozier with providers of legal sports betting. The Canadian Football League announced Thursday that FanDuel is its first "authorized gaming operator" and an official sportsbook partner of the organization. FanDuel looks to be a natural fit for the CFL’s first authorized online sports betting site because of the former’s existing partnership with the broadcaster of the league’s games, TSN. The Ontario version of the FanDuel app even has a TSN-specific section with wagering markets for games televised on the network, such as odds and lines for Friday’s game between the Edmonton Elks and Ottawa REDBLACKS. “We look forward to working with the CFL and TSN to continue to drive interest in this great league and the next generation of stars by contributing insights that add another element to the great storytelling that is taking place,” Dale Hooper, GM of FanDuel Canada, said in a press release. “FanDuel believes in the compliance of regulating bodies and provincial regulations, and continues to make responsible gaming the first priority, as maintaining the integrity of sport is essential to users’ safety and enjoyment.” Engage responsibly What's less clear is what the CFL's new partnership means for BetRegal, which the league announced in 2021 was its "Official Sport Gaming Partner." BetRegal has yet to receive an Ontario sports betting license, although it uses the CFL logo on its Canadian website, suggesting it may still have some official ties to the league. The CFL has been very much in favor of its home country bolstering its legal sports betting opportunities, such as lobbying the Canadian government to legalize single-game wagering in the country, which happened in the summer of 2021. It has also partnered with data and technology company Genius Sports to boost its profile with sports fans and bettors. The league’s embrace of betting boils down to increasing “engagement” with its product: If someone is betting on a CFL game, they’ll be more inclined to watch what happens. “Responsible sports wagering is another way for our league to further its connection with our fans,” said Tyler Mazereeuw, the chief commercial officer of the CFL, in this week's release. “In addition to taking in our fun, fast and entertaining brand of football, some fans may wish to engage with the game on a more personal level.” This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/fanduel-cfl-partnership-sports-betting-igaming-ontario-june-30-2023

Today’s MLB Prop Picks and Best Bets: More Hits for Goldschmidt in the Cards 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! Prop bet #1: Good as Goldschmidt With the St. Louis Cardinals seemingly going nowhere this season, it’s sounding more and more like the team will try and move on from All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. All the former MVP is doing these days is upping his trade value by putting another great season on his resume. Goldschmidt is hitting .285 with a .863 OPS, including 14 home runs and 42 RBI, and the right-handed slugger is in another one of his patented grooves. Goldschmidt has a .303 batting average and a .876 OPS over the last 16 games and gets... Prop bet #1: Good as Goldschmidt With the St. Louis Cardinals seemingly going nowhere this season, it’s sounding more and more like the team will try and move on from All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. All the former MVP is doing these days is upping his trade value by putting another great season on his resume. Goldschmidt is hitting .285 with a .863 OPS, including 14 home runs and 42 RBI, and the right-handed slugger is in another one of his patented grooves. Goldschmidt has a .303 batting average and a .876 OPS over the last 16 games and gets a nice matchup tonight when he faces off against Luis Severino and the New York Yankees. It has been a rough return to the rotation for Severino. The right-hander is pitching to an ugly 6.51 expected ERA while surrendering a .292 expected batting average and a .525 expected slugging percentage. All of those marks rank in the Bottom 5% of the MLB. Severino’s biggest problem is with his fastball, which is getting hammered. The right-hander throws his four-seamer more than 52% of the time but is giving up .625 xSlugging on it. And wouldn’t you know it, Goldschmidt has a .516 xSlugging vs. fastballs this season. Give me the Over on Goldschmidt’s total bases at even money. Paul Goldschmidt prop : Over 1.5 total bases (+100) Prop bet #2: Run to bet on Walker The Arizona Diamondbacks are just a lot of fun. Rookie phenom Corbin Carroll was named as a starter to this year’s All-Star game but the lineup is full of solid bats, including that of first baseman Christian Walker. Walker may not make it to the Midsummer Classic in Seattle this year due to the log-jam at first base in the National League, but the argument can be made that no one on the senior circuit is hitting the ball better than Walker right now. The D-backs first baseman is having a solid season overall, hitting .281 with a .874 OPS, but the baseball must look like the size of a melon right now. Walker is currently in the middle of a 13-game hitting streak where he owns a .400 batting average and a 1.195 OPS, and he’ll have a great shot to keep that steak alive. Tonight, he’ll dig in against Los Angeles Angels starter Griffin Canning. The right-hander is pitching to a .402 expected ERA and surrendering a .418 opponent expected slugging percentage. Right-handed hitters have given Canning the most problems, getting to him for a .740 OPS. And it may be a small sample size, but Walker is 2-for-3 in his career vs. Canning. Walker has been a total base machine during this hit streak, hitting the Over 1.5 nine times over this 13-game stretch, including the last five in a row. The plus money we are getting here is the cherry on top. Christian Walker prop : Over 1.5 total bases (+130) Prop bet #3: Hamstrung Hernandez The Seattle Mariners traded for Teoscar Hernandez to add some pop to their lineup. And while he has swatted 15 dingers this season, Hernandez also brings cold streaks and a ton of strikeouts to the table. The Mariners outfielder is currently in the middle of one of those cold snaps, and breaking out of it won’t be easy as he’ll have to dig in against the betting favorite in the American League Cy Young odds in Shane McClanahan of the Tampa Bay Rays. Hernandez has just two hits in his last 22 at-bats with 10 strikeouts over his last five games. That’s good for a .105 batting average and a .445 OPS. And while he does ha...

Blue Bombers vs Alouettes Week 4 Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Putting the W in Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg Blue Bombers try to bounce back from their worst defeat in years as they head to Molson Stadium to face the Montreal Alouettesin Week 4 of CFL action on Saturday. CFL betting lines opened with the Bombers as 5-point road favorites for this Canada Day showdown before ticking up to -6. Here are my best free Blue Bombers vs. Alouettes CFL picks and predictions for July 1. Blue Bombers vs Alouettes best odds Blue Bombers vs Alouettes picks and predictions It's not completely shocking that the Blue Bombers lost to the Leos in Week 3, but it... The Winnipeg Blue Bombers try to bounce back from their worst defeat in years as they head to Molson Stadium to face the Montreal Alouettesin Week 4 of CFL action on Saturday. CFL betting lines opened with the Bombers as 5-point road favorites for this Canada Day showdown before ticking up to -6. Here are my best free Blue Bombers vs. Alouettes CFL picks and predictions for July 1. Blue Bombers vs Alouettes best odds Blue Bombers vs Alouettes picks and predictions It's not completely shocking that the Blue Bombers lost to the Leos in Week 3, but it was shocking that they were held to just six points at home. Reigning two-time Most Outstanding Player Zach Collaros was held below 200 passing yards and was sacked seven times behind a normally dominant defensive line. I expect Collaros and that line to bounce back against a Montreal defense that has benefitted from playing against some terrible offensive teams to begin the year. The Als took advantage of a disastrous Redblacks offense in Week 1 and limited a sloppy Hamilton offense last week, but surrendered 345 passing yards to backup QB Matthew Shiltz. The Alouettes are dead last in the league with three sacks and if they can't get pressure on Collaros he'll pick them apart. The Als have gotten terrific play from new QB Cody Fajardo. The former Roughrider has completed 73.3% of his passes for 553 yards for a pair of touchdowns and no interceptions. What's most surprising about Fajardo's play is that he's been doing it with several of Montreal's top wide receivers on the IL. However, that lack of depth at receiver will hurt against a Winnipeg stop unit that thrives on making big plays. The Bombers lead the league with 22 passes knocked down while ranking second with four forced fumbles. The Als have yet to force a fumble this season and have just four passes knocked down. While Montreal has been picking off plenty of passes, that has more to do with poor decision-making from Nick Arbuckle and Shiltz than anything their defensive backs are doing. Ultimately I think this line might be a bit of an overreaction based on last week's results. The Bombers are much better than their defeat at the hands of the Lions and while the Als beat the Ticats by 26 points they were actually outgained in net yards. The Als have benefitted from playing against a pair of error-prone offenses so far this season and won't be able to keep up with a much more efficient Bombers attack on Canada Day. My best bet: Blue Bombers -5.5 (-110 at FanDuel) Blue Bombers vs Alouettes same-game parlay Blue Bombers -5.5 Under 48.5 Fajardo Under 245.5 passing yards Collaros Under 269.5 passing yards At first glance, this should be a high-scoring contest. After all, both Collaros (with the exception of last week) and Fajardo have looked very good under center and Winnipeg has given up at least 27 points in every game this year. However, we could be in for very wet weather on Saturday night. There's a risk of strong thundershowers in Montreal tomorrow night with more than 15mm of rain and winds expected to gust at close to 30 km/h. That could suppress the aerial attacks of both squads and lead to the Under cashing. I'll follow that train of thought with this parlay as I fade both quarterbacks on their passing yards total and also take the Under 48.5. Learn how to bet a same-game parlay with these helpful ti...

Elks vs Redblacks Week 4 Odds, Picks, and Predictions: Down and Out in Ottawa 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 4 in the CFL begins on Friday night with a showdown in the nation's capital between the Edmonton Elks and Ottawa Redblacks. These franchises have been the worst in the league over the last few years and are looking for their first win this season. Both will be switching things up at quarterback with the Redblacks giving the start to Tyrie Adams and the Elks going with Jarret Doege. CFL betting lines opened with the Redblacks as 3.5-point home favorites before slimming to -2.5. Here are my best free CFL picks and predictions for Elks vs. Redblacks on June... Week 4 in the CFL begins on Friday night with a showdown in the nation's capital between the Edmonton Elks and Ottawa Redblacks. These franchises have been the worst in the league over the last few years and are looking for their first win this season. Both will be switching things up at quarterback with the Redblacks giving the start to Tyrie Adams and the Elks going with Jarret Doege. CFL betting lines opened with the Redblacks as 3.5-point home favorites before slimming to -2.5. Here are my best free CFL picks and predictions for Elks vs. Redblacks on June 30. Elks vs Redblacks best odds Elks vs Redblacks picks and predictions When I looked at this line earlier in the week, my lean was toward the Elks at +3.5. After all, both sides have looked equally bad to start this season, both are starting new quarterbacks, and the Redblacks haven't benefited from home-field advantage over the last few years. It seemed like taking the side with the points made sense. However, with the line movement moving through that key number of 3 and breaking down the head-to-head matchups between these position groups, I actually prefer the Redblacks. Especially with Ottawa coming off a bye week and the Elks traveling across the country on just four days of rest. I also think the public might be a tad too bullish on Doege. Sure, he can't be any worse than Taylor Cornelius, but his production against the Argos last week was a tad inflated. While he threw for 163 yards after replacing Cornelius in the third quarter, most of those yards came in garbage time and his highlight-reel 84-yard touchdown was a poor throw that was deflected by a defender into the hands of Edmonton receiver Vincent Forbes-Mombleau . The biggest issue for Edmonton's offense has been its offensive line, which is bad news against an Ottawa stop unit that has been getting plenty of pressure. The Redblacks had six sacks and 10 tackles for loss in Week 1 and while those numbers dropped in Week 2 they still got plenty of pressure against the Stampeders. The Elks' offensive line has allowed a CFL-high 12 sacks this season and had a league-worst pass-blocking grade of 36.9 last week per PFF. It also won't help Doege that his best wideout, reigning East Division MOP winner Geno Lewis, will miss this week due to a knee injury. Without Lewis and with his offensive line unable to buy him more time in the pocket, Doege won't be able to take advantage of a banged-up Redblacks secondary. As for Adams, he has shown just as much potential as Doege after completing 9-of-16 passes for 122 yards and an interception after coming on in the second half in Week 2. Adams is also extremely mobile and should be able to take advantage of an Edmonton defense that is surrendering 149.3 yards per game on the ground. The Redblacks haven't been running the ball enough this season (their running backs combined for just five carries in Week 2) but if they use a more balanced attack against the Elks they should have some success. Ultimately, I'll back the side that has had far more time to prepare with their second-string QB under center. My best bet: Redblacks -2.5 (-107 at BetRegal) Elks vs Redblacks same-game parlay Redblacks -2.5 (-110) Steven Dunbar Over 53.5 receiving yards (-114) Quan Bray Over 48.5 receiving yards (-114) While don't expect things to go well for either QB, I do think they'...

Best WNBA Player Props Today: Can Wilson Top a Bloated Number? 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! Rebound rewind If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I bet Napheesa Collier Over 8.5 rebounds in Tuesday’s matchup with the Storm, and the Lynx’s standout forward hauled in 10 rebounds, but not without a little sweat in the second half. Collier wrangled only three total boards in the opening 20 minutes but went hard on the glass in the final two frames to cash in that Over. Tonight, Minnesota makes the trip to the Emerald City and Collier’s rebounding total is a touch lower at 7.5 (Over -125). This markets actually opened Over 7.5 -115 and that vig has... Rebound rewind If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I bet Napheesa Collier Over 8.5 rebounds in Tuesday’s matchup with the Storm, and the Lynx’s standout forward hauled in 10 rebounds, but not without a little sweat in the second half. Collier wrangled only three total boards in the opening 20 minutes but went hard on the glass in the final two frames to cash in that Over. Tonight, Minnesota makes the trip to the Emerald City and Collier’s rebounding total is a touch lower at 7.5 (Over -125). This markets actually opened Over 7.5 -115 and that vig has since shifted as high as -148 as of Thursday afternoon. Collier has taken over top rebounding duties for the Lynx since starting center Jessica Shepard went down due to illness, averaging 8.8 boards per game in those five outings. Her player projections for tonight all call for more than eight boards, with my number at 9.06. The Storm fire up the fifth-most field goal attempts at home, but shoot a league worst 39.8% from the floor in those games, which means there are plenty of wayward shots up for grabs. Seattle also owns the second-lowest rebound rate in the WNBA (47.4%) and was outworked 38-33 on the glass in the Lynx 104-93 victory Tuesday. I’m calling for Collier to have another big night on the boards and go Over this slimmer rebounding total tonight. Napheesa Collier Total Rebounds: Over 7.5 (-125 at bet365) Aces low Not only does tonight’s Liberty-Aces contest give us a battle between the WNBA’s top two title contenders but we also get a showdown between former MVPs, with Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson matching up. These two know each other very well, going back to Stewie’s time in Seattle. Wilson will be focused on slowing down the current WNBA MVP favorite, which could see her expending a lot of energy on defense and seeing a downtick in her offensive output. Player projections all sit shorter than 19 points for Wilson tonight, which makes the Under 20.5 points on her scoring prop pop. The Under is sitting as low as -120 with some books pushing the price with the vig as high as -139. With my number at 18.5 points for the two-time Most Valuable Player, the Under 20.5 should be priced more in the -180 range. Wilson’s scoring prop is a bit puffed up after putting up 28 and 24 points against the young frontcourt of the Fever the past two contests. New York poses a veteran front in this big game with Stewart, Jonquel Jones, and Betnijah Laney not being intimidated by the Aces or the magnitude of this meeting. Las Vegas has plenty of options on offense to lean on (see my Kelsey Plum Over play in the game preview) and if Wilson draws defensive duties on Stewie, the Aces aren’t as reliant on her to also put up points. A’ja Wilson Total Points: Under 20.5 (-120 at bet365) Nothin’ from Sutton The Mercury have rolled out numerous lineups due to a rash of injuries in the first month of the season. That’s produced some bigger nights from supporting staff, such as Sug Sutton. Sutton thrived when Phoenix was down Brittney Griner and Diana Taurasi earlier this month, including a 21-point performance with both stars sidelined against Las Vegas. She also got extra minutes when fellow guard Sophie Cunningham went down with a back injury. However, with the Mercury expected to have all three standouts in the lineup against Indiana tonight, Sutton’s scoring output will take a hit. Most WNBA player models are call...

NCAA Changes Athlete Reinstatement Guidelines for Sports Betting Violations 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 NCAA has changed its reinstatement guidelines regarding violations of legal sports betting by student-athletes. The national governing body of college athletics in the U.S. is making changes amid the recent surge of states authorizing both online betting sites and retail wagering. The NCAA’s previous guidelines stipulated that student-athletes “who wagered on sports at any level would lose one full season of collegiate eligibility.” Those archaic guidelines were implemented before the U.S. Supreme Court permitted states outside of Nevada to offer sanctioned wagering in 2018. "These new guidelines modernize penalties for college athletes at a time when sports wagering has... The NCAA has changed its reinstatement guidelines regarding violations of legal sports betting by student-athletes. The national governing body of college athletics in the U.S. is making changes amid the recent surge of states authorizing both online betting sites and retail wagering. The NCAA’s previous guidelines stipulated that student-athletes “who wagered on sports at any level would lose one full season of collegiate eligibility.” Those archaic guidelines were implemented before the U.S. Supreme Court permitted states outside of Nevada to offer sanctioned wagering in 2018. "These new guidelines modernize penalties for college athletes at a time when sports wagering has been legalized in dozens of states and is easily accessible nationwide with online betting platforms," said Jacksonville athletics director and chair of the DI Legislative Committee Alex Ricker-Gilbert. "While sports wagering by college athletes is still a concern — particularly as we remain committed to preserving the integrity of competition in college sports — consideration of mitigating factors is appropriate as staff prescribe penalties for young people who have made mistakes in this space." The NCAA’s new guidelines take a different approach by determining a student-athlete’s punishment based on their particular wager-related violation. Student-athletes who influence the outcome of their own games or provide information to people involved in sports betting could face permanent loss of collegiate eligibility regardless of sport. That includes student-athletes who place bets on their teams or on any sport at their institution. Secondly, student-athletes who wager on their own sport at a different institution will be required to receive education on the NCAA’s wagering rules and prevention policies in order to be reinstated. The student-athlete could also lose 50% of one season of collegiate eligibility. The NCAA’s guidelines also consider the cumulative dollar amount a student-athlete has wagered. An amount of $200 or less would require education on wagering rules and prevention, while bets in the $201-$500 range would see a student lose 10% of a season of eligibility. A student-athlete would lose 20% of eligibility for wagers that amount to between $500-$800. For all wagers that amount to more than $800, a student will lose 30% of a season of eligibility. Appropriate timing The NCAA’s willingness to change its sports betting penalties comes amid recent controversy. In May, gambling regulators in Ohio ordered the state’s sportsbooks to suspend wagering on Alabama college baseball games following a suspicious in-person bet. The wager was flagged by the U.S. Integrity monitoring service, which led to a probe into Alabama baseball. As a result of the investigation, the university fired head baseball coach Brad Bohannon. The University of Iowa and Iowa State baseball programs have also been under fire after the state’s Racing and Gaming Commission launched an investigation into alleged unlawful sports wagering by more than 40 current student-athletes and one employee across the two institutions. The probe is centered on the use of betting sites by athletes at Iowa and Iowa State. Gambling-related violations have also reached professi...

Giants vs Blue Jays Predictions, Picks, Odds: Bichette, Davis Lead Offensive Charge in Finale 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! After a rough start, where they wasted another impressive performance from Kevin Gausman, the Toronto Blue Jays responded with a 6-1 victory yesterday. They are well-positioned to come away with a win in tonight’s series finale against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Toronto will be a moderate home favorite as they hand the ball to veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt while the Giants counter with rookie Keaton Winn. But Bassitt is in a bit of a slump. Can he right the ship against a scrappy San Francisco team, or do the Giants have value as an underdog? I break down the... After a rough start, where they wasted another impressive performance from Kevin Gausman, the Toronto Blue Jays responded with a 6-1 victory yesterday. They are well-positioned to come away with a win in tonight’s series finale against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Toronto will be a moderate home favorite as they hand the ball to veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt while the Giants counter with rookie Keaton Winn. But Bassitt is in a bit of a slump. Can he right the ship against a scrappy San Francisco team, or do the Giants have value as an underdog? I break down the MLB odds and bring you my best bet, plus a juicy same-game parlay, in our MLB picks and predictions for Giants vs. Blue Jays on June 29. Giants vs Blue Jays odds Giants vs Blue Jays predictions Bo Bichette extended his latest hitting streak to 13 straight games, helping lead the Blue Jays to a 6-1 win on Wednesday. It was one of the better and more balanced offense performances we have seen from Toronto recently. The team totaled 12 hits, and everyone in the starting lineup had at least one knock in the win. They’ll try to keep that going when they dig in against Giants rookie Keaton Winn. Winn is making just his fourth career appearance and his first career start. He has a 3.75 ERA in three bulk appearances but is coming off his toughest spot of the season, where he allowed three runs on five hits in three innings vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tonight, he gets an interesting matchup against the Jays. Overall, Toronto has above-average numbers when facing right-handers. The Blue Jays rank fourth in batting average, seventh in OPS, and fifth in wRC+ vs. righties this season. Their problem has been stringing together hits and getting that clutch hit with runners in scoring position. But that changed yesterday when they plated five runs in the first inning. Winn is an interesting pitcher because he throws his splitter more than 60 percent of the time. The splitter has been effective, but when he has gotten in trouble when he has had to use his four-seam fastball, which is getting tagged for a .645 expected slugging percentage. Countering Winn is Blue Jays veteran Chris Bassitt. This season has been a bit of a roller coaster for Bassitt. The right-hander got smoked for nine runs on 10 hits in his first start of the season. Then he went on a 12-start stretch where he pitched to a 2.40 ERA and limited opponents to a .173 batting average. But the last three starts have been a struggle, where his ERA has ballooned to 11.57 while surrendering a 1.181 OPS. Overall, Bassitt owns a ho-hum 4.61 xERA and is giving up a .433 xSlugging. Tonight’s matchup against the Giants won’t be an easy one. Sure, the Giants swing from their heels a lot, and that can lead to strikeouts, but they also rank eighth in OPS and ninth in wRC+ vs. right-handed pitchers this season. I’m betting the scoreboard lights up early and often in this one, and taking the Over in the first five innings. My best bet: First five innings Over 5 (-114 at SIA) Giants vs Blue Jays same-game parlay F5 Over 4.5 alt. line Bichette 2+ hits Davis to record an RBI Let’s stick to the theme of runs and lots of them in this same-game parlay. We start with the best bet, but let’s pay a little extra juice here and make it Over 4.5 in the first five innings. Next, I’m expecting Bo Bich...

Brewers vs Mets Predictions, Picks, Odds: Max Won't Be Overtaxed 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 Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets will wrap up their four-game series tonight at Citi Field. The Brewers have taken two of three games as decent plus-money dogs but have gotten even longer in the MLB odds today facing Max Scherzer. With Scherzer's out total at 18.5 while coming off a season-high in pitches, is the Under the right side considering all the things that need to go right for the veteran to see the seventh inning? Find out where my best bets lie in our MLB picks and predictions for Brewers vs. Mets on Thursday, June 29. Brewers... The Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets will wrap up their four-game series tonight at Citi Field. The Brewers have taken two of three games as decent plus-money dogs but have gotten even longer in the MLB odds today facing Max Scherzer. With Scherzer's out total at 18.5 while coming off a season-high in pitches, is the Under the right side considering all the things that need to go right for the veteran to see the seventh inning? Find out where my best bets lie in our MLB picks and predictions for Brewers vs. Mets on Thursday, June 29. Brewers vs Mets odds Brewers vs Mets predictions Max Scherzer is coming off a season-high 107 pitches in his last outing, and with an out total of 18.5, the Under at -130 is showing good value. Max has pitched decently of late — much better than at the beginning of the season — but coming out for the seventh might not be in the cards tonight vs. a Milwaukee Brewers offense that is poor at run production but does see plenty of pitches per at-bat. Only the Cubs see more, with Milwaukee sitting at 4.05 pitches per PA. The difference between the 17th and 18th out are not weighed the same. A lot needs to go right to come out for the seventh, and a long bottom of the sixth could be possible, which would also favor the Under. Adrian Houser is making his first start since June 9, and if the Brewers were to go to the pen in the sixth inning, it could drag out the inning and possibly force Buck Showalter to keep Mad Max on the bench. New York also has most of its bullpen arms available today, which hasn’t been the case in this series as the Mets have played a game in 12 straight days. The conditions at Citi Field favor the hitters, as well, with low 80-degree temperatures and light winds blowing straight out. Scherzer has hit this Over in just three of his 13 starts, and the high workload in his last outing might help keep the New York starter in the dugout for the seventh inning. My best bet: Scherzer Under 18.5 outs (-125) Brewers vs Mets same-game parlay Scherzer Under 18.5 outs Brewers +1.5 Under 8.5 Scherzer could easily keep the score down and run a high pitch count as the Brewers walk and strikeout at high rates and see a ton of pitches. It's also an offense that doesn't stack runs. The Milwaukee moneyline is pretty long here and Houser might be getting a little disrespected. His groundball ways work well vs. the Mets, who rely on the home-run ball. No need to get greedy with the moneyline though, as the +1.5 parlay pays +450, compared to the +650 SGP with the Milwaukee moneyline at +167. 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. Brewers vs Mets moneyline and Over/Under analysis The Mets opened as -185 favorites and have moved as short as -200 in some places. It’s a significant move as they were -170 in the opener (Rea vs. Verlander), and today’s pitching matchup is similar to that game that the Brewers won 2-1. Outside of a pitching matchup that favors the home side, there isn’t much else that has me liking the Mets. Neither offense is good, ranking in the Bottom 10 in average and OPS while managing just 19 combined runs through three games in the series (0-2-1 O/U). Both teams have been profitable to the Under on the season, and are a combine...

Sports Betting Poll Shows Support for Letting Athletes Wager 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 American public may be more forgiving about athletes using online sports betting sites than leagues and governing bodies may think. A survey of approximately 1,500 American adults commissioned by Covers and conducted by market research company Prolific found solid support for legal sports betting and allowing professional athletes to wager on events in which they do not play. Asked if they approved of legal and regulated sports betting, 81% of those polled answered "yes," while the remaining 19% said they did not. Meanwhile, 74.7% of survey respondents answered "yes" when asked if U.S. professional athletes should be able to... The American public may be more forgiving about athletes using online sports betting sites than leagues and governing bodies may think. A survey of approximately 1,500 American adults commissioned by Covers and conducted by market research company Prolific found solid support for legal sports betting and allowing professional athletes to wager on events in which they do not play. Asked if they approved of legal and regulated sports betting, 81% of those polled answered "yes," while the remaining 19% said they did not. Meanwhile, 74.7% of survey respondents answered "yes" when asked if U.S. professional athletes should be able to place wagers on other sports, and 25.3% said no. Free-market wagering That the public is on board with legal wagering may not be a huge surprise. After all, sports betting is now authorized in some form in 38 states and the District of Columbia. Letting professionals wager on events they do not participate in may also strike some members of the public as a reasonable thing. Yet the same survey surprisingly found a sizable chunk of respondents supportive of allowing U.S. professional athletes to place wagers on their sport, as long as they or their team are not directly involved in the game. Of those surveyed, 38.6% said athletes should be able to bet on their sport (just not their team's games), an increase over the 24% of respondents who agreed to something similar in a May 2022 poll for the Washington Post and the University of Maryland. The majority, 61.4% of respondents in the Covers poll, said pro athletes should be banned from wagering on games in their sport, full stop. The system works? The latest online poll was conducted for Covers on June 27 and surveyed 1,505 American adults living in states with legal sports betting. It has a margin of error of three percentage points with 95% confidence. The findings come as a rash of recent sports betting-related controversies have come to light involving collegiate and professional athletes. While their exposure signals the rules and systems around regulated wagering are working, they have still put an awkward spotlight on the ties between sports and gambling that have grown in recent years. “I think people here, people in the industry, might appreciate that stories like this are a sign that the regulated market is working,” said Leonardo Villalobos, counsel, sports betting and compliance at Major League Baseball, during a gaming industry conference last month. “I think maybe fans might not have the same appreciation and might look at stories that happen like this and say, ‘Hey, what's going on, legal sports betting is going off the rails.” Updated list of player gambling suspensions the last 2 years: At least 1 year (bets on NFL): - WR Calvin Ridley - CB Isaiah Rodgers - LB Rashod Berry - DT Demetrius Taylor - S CJ Moore - WR Quintez Cephus - DE Shaka Toney 6 games (non-NFL bets but done at work): - OT Nicholas… — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 29, 2023 Leagues and governing bodies have snapped to attention. On Thursday, for example, the NCAA unveiled updates to penalties for student-athletes who break sports betting-related rules. But more controversy is on the way. The NFL handed down more suspensions this week in connection with its gambling policy, including season-long bans f...

NFL Suspends Four Players for Violating League’s Gambling Policy 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 NFL has imposed a series of suspensions on players who have violated the league’s legal sports betting policy. America’s most popular professional sports league has suspended Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor indefinitely through at least the end of the 2023 season. The three players have received suspensions from the league for wagering on NFL games during the 2022 season. Rodgers, a cornerback drafted in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, allegedly placed roughly 100 wagers from online betting sites registered in someone else’s name. Rodgers also allegedly placed... The NFL has imposed a series of suspensions on players who have violated the league’s legal sports betting policy. America’s most popular professional sports league has suspended Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and free agent Demetrius Taylor indefinitely through at least the end of the 2023 season. The three players have received suspensions from the league for wagering on NFL games during the 2022 season. Rodgers, a cornerback drafted in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, allegedly placed roughly 100 wagers from online betting sites registered in someone else’s name. Rodgers also allegedly placed wagers on Colts games that ranged between $25-$50 and reportedly placed a $1,000 prop bet on the Over/Under of rushing yards of an unnamed Colts player. Rodgers, Berry, and Taylor can both apply for reinstatement at the end of the 2023 season. Tennessee Titans OT Nicholas Petit-Frere has also been suspended by the league. The Ohio State product has been suspended for the first six regular season games of the 2023 season for wagering on non-NFL sports at the team’s facility — a violation of the NFL’s policy. "I want to apologize to my family, coaches, teammates and the Titans fans. I have always strived in every stage of my life to follow the rules. I did not knowingly break the rules. Even after attending a league presentation, I was unaware about the specifics around placing bets from a team facility,” said Petit-Frere in a statement to ESPN. Making changes Earlier this month, the NFL made changes to its sports betting guidelines amid a recent influx of violations by players and coaches. Some of the changes to the league’s guidelines include providing gambling signage across all 32 team facilities, adding sports betting clauses to player contracts, and producing a wagering policy manual. The NFL has also hired seven-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady to help deliver an educational video regarding gambling guidelines. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/nfl-suspends-four-players-for-violating-leagues-gambling-policy-june-29-2023

Today’s MLB Prop Picks and Best Bets: Anderson Gets Knocked Around by Dodgers 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! Prop bet #1: H to the Rizzo Does a perfect game count when the starter is a noted cheater and it’s against the historically bad Oakland A’s? Either way, the New York Yankees will need a win in today’s matinee matchup to avoid an ugly series loss to the A’s. This season has certainly not gone to plan for the Bronx Bombers. They've been treading water to this point with a 44-36 record, and with the injury to Aaron Judge, the holes in the Yankees’ lineup have become apparent. However, one guy they have been able to rely on for... Prop bet #1: H to the Rizzo Does a perfect game count when the starter is a noted cheater and it’s against the historically bad Oakland A’s? Either way, the New York Yankees will need a win in today’s matinee matchup to avoid an ugly series loss to the A’s. This season has certainly not gone to plan for the Bronx Bombers. They've been treading water to this point with a 44-36 record, and with the injury to Aaron Judge, the holes in the Yankees’ lineup have become apparent. However, one guy they have been able to rely on for the most part has been veteran Anthony Rizzo. The first baseman has been solid this season with a .268 average and a .787 OPS, and he looks like he’s been seeing the ball well recently. Rizzo is hitting .333 with a .958 OPS — which includes three doubles over his last eight games — and I like him to keep trending in that direction in this matchup. The A’s hand the ball to 26-year-old rookie Hogan Harris, who is making just his third career start and eighth appearance overall. While Harris has been a little up and down, one thing that has been interesting is his reverse splits. He is giving up a .261 average and a .762 OPS to left-handed hitters, and wouldn’t you know it, Rizzo has reverse splits as well — hitting .365 and a .959 OPS when facing southpaws this season. Mix in an Oakland pen that ranks dead last in xFIP and I really like the plus-money value for Rizzo to go Over his total bases prop in this matchup. Anthony Rizoo prop : Over 1.5 total bases (+145) Prop bet #2: Early bed time Maybe Adam Wainwright should have followed his longtime batterymate’s lead and retired. While Yadier Molina has ridden off into the sunset, Wainwright has had to be a part of what has been a dismal year for the St. Louis Cardinals. And Wainwright has certainly done his part to contribute to this tough season in St. Louis. To say Wainwright has struggled would be an understatement, as the veteran currently sports a 6.84 expected ERA while giving up a .329 expected batting average and a .555 expected slugging percentage. He also isn’t striking out anyone with a measly 10.9% K-rate. All of those numbers rank in the Bottom 2% of MLB. Those struggles have generally meant shorter outings for the Cardinals’ longtime starter. Wainwright is surrendering 1.52 hits per inning, which means he can quickly rack up that pitch count with all those extra batters he has to face. As a result, he is averaging just Under 5 1/3 innings pitched per start — and I’m betting it’s more of the same tonight. That’s because he’ll be staring across at the reigning World Series champion Houston Astros. Although the Astros haven’t been as potent at the plate as we’ve been used to in the past, the bats appear to be coming around in the dog days. Houston ranks 15th in batting average, 10th in OPS, and ninth in wRC+ since the start of June. So, it should have more than enough power to make life tough for Wainwright here. He's only completed six innings once in his nine starts this season, meaning getting even money on the Under 17.5 outs recorded for him in this tough matchup looks like a solid play tonight. Adam Wainwright prop : Under 17.5 outs recorded (+100) Prop bet #3: Rockie gets rocked Poor Chase Anderson. It feels like the Colorado Rockies are just looking to fill innings and throwing the veteran to the wolves every five games... and the Los Angeles Dodgers sure fit the ro...

betPARX Adopts Epoxy.ai’s SmartPicks for Customized Sports Betting Recommendations 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! betPARX, the online legal sports betting and casino app, has added Epoxy.ai’s SmartPicks to drive individual player recommendations. While betPARX is the first to debut SmartPicks, AI-driven applications in sports betting are likely to become more prevalent. Epoxy.aiis a technology company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to provide personalization tools, helping sports leagues and betting companies achieve smarter customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. Wide availability betPARX, an igaming and online sports betting app launched by Parx Casino and Racing, is currently available in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Michigan, and Ohio. It already had an existing... betPARX, the online legal sports betting and casino app, has added Epoxy.ai’s SmartPicks to drive individual player recommendations. While betPARX is the first to debut SmartPicks, AI-driven applications in sports betting are likely to become more prevalent. Epoxy.aiis a technology company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to provide personalization tools, helping sports leagues and betting companies achieve smarter customer acquisition, engagement, and retention. Wide availability betPARX, an igaming and online sports betting app launched by Parx Casino and Racing, is currently available in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Michigan, and Ohio. It already had an existing relationship with Epoxy.ai, utilizing its Sparks widget since September 2022. betPARX Senior Vice President iGaming Sports Matthew Cullen said, “Epoxy.ai has a proven background in utilizing ML and AI to offer standout engagement experiences and we’ve had positive results so far with the use of Sparks in our mobile sportsbook.” As the landscape for online sports betting sites and casinos gets more competitive, player engagement and retention are paramount. Cullen noted, “As a forward-looking operator, we are harnessing the power of AI and ML, and SmartPicks is a key step towards becoming one of the industry’s pioneers in AI-based betting.” Epoxy.ai Co-founder and CEO Chris Reynolds said, “We know that bettors desire more simplified and personalized experience that they have become accustomed to in other technologies. AI and ML provide the ability to deliver that transformative experience around betting engagement.” Tech driving the future To some extent, legalized sports betting companies need to start down a path forged by savvy tech companies. But it’s not a journey they can necessarily take alone. "Amazon, Instagram, Spotify, those businesses are built on knowing who you are, and putting the right things in front of you," Epoxy.ai Co-founder Jason Angelides said . "It's an expectation and thesports mediaand gaming industry, while they recognize the need for that type of experience, they struggle to support that for a variety of reasons. One, because they're extremely thinly spread technologically because they're rolling out across states. Number two, they're not technology companies." Online sports betting is competitive and providers are fighting for market share. But by extending its partnership with Epoxy.ai, betPARX has the potential to differentiate its customer experience through AI-driven technology. This article originally appeared on Covers.com, read the full article here Source: https://www.covers.com/industry/betparx-adopts-expoxyai-smartpicks-for-sports-betting-app-users-june-29-2023

Phillies vs Cubs Predictions, Picks, Odds: Pitcher's Duel Keeps Bats at Bay 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 Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs face off at Wrigley Field tonight for the second contest of a three-game set after the Phills took the opener 5-1 last night. Despite that loss, the Cubs have won 11 of their last 15 games while the Phillies are 16-5 in their previous 21 contests. MLB betting odds opened with the Phillies as -130 road favorites with the Over/Under at 8.5 for today's clash. Here are my best free MLB picks and predictions forPhillies vs. Cubs on June 28. Phillies vs Cubs odds Phillies vs Cubs predictions The Phillies are sending ace... The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs face off at Wrigley Field tonight for the second contest of a three-game set after the Phills took the opener 5-1 last night. Despite that loss, the Cubs have won 11 of their last 15 games while the Phillies are 16-5 in their previous 21 contests. MLB betting odds opened with the Phillies as -130 road favorites with the Over/Under at 8.5 for today's clash. Here are my best free MLB picks and predictions forPhillies vs. Cubs on June 28. Phillies vs Cubs odds Phillies vs Cubs predictions The Phillies are sending ace Aaron Nola to the mound tonight. While Nola has middling numbers this season, he has a proven track record and finished fourth in the NL Cy Young voting last year after posting a 3.25 ERA with a 2.58 FIP and a 0.96 WHIP in 32 starts. Nola's expected ERA of 3.51 is significantly lower than his actual ERA of 4.38 and he's coming off an excellent start against the high-powered Braves where he allowed just two hits and zero runs in six innings. The Cubs are third in the majors in walk rate but they'll have a tough time getting a free pass against Nola and they rank 20th in the majors in hard-hit rate while the Philadelphia righty doesn't allow much hard contact to speak of. The Cubs are responding with veteran Drew Smyly who has a 3.38 ERA and 1.22 WHIP through 15 starts. Smyly is also coming off a stellar performance when he pitched five innings of shutout ball against the Pirates last week. The southpaw ranks in the top 30th percentile in barrel rate while ranking in the top 20th percentile in average exit velocity and hard hit rate. The Phillies are a modest 13th in the majors in OPS (.738) with that number dropping to .717 against lefties like Smyly. Meanwhile, the Cubs are just 25th in the majors with an OPS of .690 since the start of May. With a couple of reliable arms on the mound and a struggling Cubs lineup, I'm taking the Under on the first five innings. My best bet: First Five innings Under 4.5 (-115 at bet365) Phillies vs Cubs same-game parlay First five innings Under 4.5 (-115) Bryce Harper Under 1.5 total bases (-140) Seiya Suzuki Under 1.5 total bases (-180) Bryce Harper might be a two-time NL MVP but he has been awful lately. He has a 26-game home run drought and has a slugging percentage of just .268 over that span. The left-handed hitter also struggles against pitchers working from the same side like Smyly. He had a slugging percentage of just .427 against southpaws last year (compared to .553 against righties) and that number has dropped to just .238 this season. Seiya Suzuki has also been in a rut this month. The sophomore is slashing just .177/.247/.228 in June and has picked up more than 1.5 total bases in just one of his last 10 contests. 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 The Phillies opened as -120 faves but money has come in on them and they now sit at -135. The Phillies beat the Cubs as -134 favorites last night and have now won seven straight games on the road. The Cubs have been stringing together wins lately, which has had a lot to do with strong pitching from Smyly, Marcus Stroman, and Justin Steele, since their...

UFC Fight Night Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov Picks and Predictions: Going the Distance 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! Sean Strickland vs. Abu Magomedov is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting on Saturday, July 1. This is an interesting matchup between a Top-10 middleweight contender in Strickland and a promotional newcomer in Magomedov who has just a single UFC fight on his resume. UFC betting odds for this fight opened with Strickland as a -175 favorite but money has poured in on the underdog with Strickland now around -150 and Magomedov at +130. Here are my best free UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov picks and predictions for July 1 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas,... Sean Strickland vs. Abu Magomedov is the main event for UFC Fight Night betting on Saturday, July 1. This is an interesting matchup between a Top-10 middleweight contender in Strickland and a promotional newcomer in Magomedov who has just a single UFC fight on his resume. UFC betting odds for this fight opened with Strickland as a -175 favorite but money has poured in on the underdog with Strickland now around -150 and Magomedov at +130. Here are my best free UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov picks and predictions for July 1 from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov fight odds Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov method of victory odds Method of Victory Sean Strickland Abus Magomedov To win by KO/TKO +275 +300 To win by Points +165 +550 To win by Submission +1400 +650 Draw +5,000 +5,000 Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook on June 28, 2023. Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov picks Prediction: Strickland ML (-138) Best bet: Strickland by decision (+220) 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 a no-sweat first bet up to $1,000! 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 Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov betting preview Sean "Tarzan" Strickland is the No. 7 ranked middleweight contender and is coming off a unanimous decision win against Nassourdine Imavov in January. That victory snapped a two-fight skid for Strickland and improved his record to 6-2 since returning to the octagon after recovering from a motorcycle injury in 2020. The 32-year-old is a high-volume striker with crisp technical boxing and an excellent gas tank. He lands 5.76 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.25 and his takedown defense sits at an impressive 85%. Strickland has become one of the more popular fighters in the UFC due to his aggressiveness in the octagon and his brash personality outside of it. Abusupiyan Magomedov is coming off a sensational UFC debut last September when he knocked out Dustin Stoltzfus in 19 seconds. That result proved that ring rust wasn't an issue since he hadn't fought in 20 months since submitting Cezariusz Kesik at KSW in 2020. Magomedov is 12-1-1 in his last 14 fights with his only defeat coming against Louis Taylor when they fought for the PFL middleweight championship in 2018. The 32-year-old Magomedov was raised in Dagestan and while he has solid wrestling ability he's far more dangerous as a striker than many of his fellow Dagestanis. He throws dangerous kicks to every level and is very accurate with his punches. Of his last 15 wins, 14 have come inside the distance with nine by way of knockout. Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov tale of the tape Sean Strickland Abus Magomedov 32 Age 32 6-foot-1 Height 6-foot-2 185 pounds Weight 186 pounds 76 inches Reach 78 inches 26-5 (10 KO) Record 25-4-1 (14 KO) Sean Strickland vs Abus Magomedov UFC prediction and best bet Fight predi...

Today’s MLB Prop Picks and Best Bets: Freeland Continues to Hand Out Free Passes 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! Prop bet #1: Same old same old Happy Fade Patrick Corbin Day to those who celebrate. The Washington Nationals’ embattled starter may have lost the crown as baseball’s best fade to Jordan Lyles (or maybe Austin Gomber) but maybe he shouldn’t have. The fact Corbin had a short stint where he led his team to a handful of wins and wasn’t giving up the most runs had some thinking the lefty wasn’t a dumpster fire of a starting pitcher... but the advanced numbers paint the real picture. Corbin is pitching to a 6.40 expected ERA while surrendering a .323 expected... Prop bet #1: Same old same old Happy Fade Patrick Corbin Day to those who celebrate. The Washington Nationals’ embattled starter may have lost the crown as baseball’s best fade to Jordan Lyles (or maybe Austin Gomber) but maybe he shouldn’t have. The fact Corbin had a short stint where he led his team to a handful of wins and wasn’t giving up the most runs had some thinking the lefty wasn’t a dumpster fire of a starting pitcher... but the advanced numbers paint the real picture. Corbin is pitching to a 6.40 expected ERA while surrendering a .323 expected batting average and .522 expected slugging percentage — all three marks ranking in the Bottom 6% of MLB or worse. Tonight, he’ll take the mound against an underachieving Seattle Mariners team who sit middle of the pack when it comes to taking on LHP, ranking 19th in batting average and 18th in wRC+ against them. However, bad lineups haven’t stopped Corbin from giving up a boatload of hits. Corbin is giving up 11.5 H/9 and a part of the reason for that is because Washington tends to leave Corbin in games no matter how he is pitching. He is averaging 5 2/3 innings per start and has recorded at least six frames pitched in 10 of his last 15 starts. Corbin has surrendered seven or more knocks in 12 of his 16 starts this season, and at close to even money, I’m betting he makes it 13 of 17. Patrick Corbin prop :Over 6.5 hits allowed (-105) Prop bet #2: Free bases With a total of 12.5, oddsmakers are prepared for some runs tonight at Coors Field when the Colorado Rockies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. And Rockies starter Kyle Freeland is definitely expected to do his part to help contribute to that. Freeland’s season can be best described as average at best. The Rockies' southpaw sports a 5.11 xERA while surrendering a .281 xBA and .482 xSLUG. Tonight, he gets a tough matchup against Los Angeles. The Dodgers rank sixth in OPS and eighth in wRC+ when facing lefties this season, but what they do best is work counts — sitting with the highest walk rate in baseball vs. southpaws at 11.8%. Freeland has been in a bit of a slump, pitching to a 5.63 ERA and surrendering a .318 batting average to opponents over his last six starts. Part of the reason for such a high ERA is his walk rate jumped from 6.5% to 8.3% over that span. Freeland’s walks prop is set at 1.5 with the Over priced at -105 at DraftKings, and I’m not sure this number is taking his recent command issues or how long a leash he's given into account. Freeland has faced an average of 24 batters per start over his last eight outings. At a walk rate of 8.3%, that works out to just about two walks per start... something he has done in six of his last nine starts and in five of his last six overall. Kyle Freeland prop : Over 1.5 walks (-105) Prop bet #3: All Tork no torque For all intents and purposes, the Detroit Tigers seem allergic to hitting baseballs and scoring runs. Only one team in MLB has scored fewer runs than the Tigers this season — surprise, surprise it’s the Oakland A’s. One of the problems is that several of their up-and-coming young players haven’t taken that next step in their development, including first baseman Spencer Torkelson. Torkelson clearly has a hole in his swing of late, hitting just .219 with a .666 OPS for the season. Torkelson is also 4-for-41 (.098 average) with a .363 OPS and 15 strikeouts over...

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