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“To Make the Playoffs” NBA Futures
by: Nate Underdog Sacramento Kings +600 - The Kings have started the season with 3 tough games losing late to the Warriors 125-130, Clippers 111-109, Blazers 115- 108. Showing me - This team finally has the talent in place not only to compete with the big boys but to...
College Coaches Hot Seat
As Vegas predicted, Auburn coach Bryan Harsin was fired on Monday (-110). In a season where ASU, Nebraska, GA Tech, Wisconsin and Colorado have all fired their coaches, don't expect Harsin to be the last. Here are some odds for who's next on the chopping block : Neal...
Covering all NHL Teams – the Finale
by: Nate Underdog Washington Capitals - Washington revamped its goal-tending, signing unrestricted free agents Darcy Kuemper and Charlie Lindgren to replace Ilya Samsonov. With Backstrom out indefinitely while recovering from a resurfacing surgery on his left hip and...
Four of a Kind
Monday night, Memphis defeated Brooklyn 134-124 in a high-scoring early season game. There were many storylines including Ben Simmons fouling out for the second straight game while scoring less than 10 points. But this game was historic in another sense. It was the...
Going Low
In the final round of the SAS Championship (PGA Tour Champions), Fred Couples shot a 60 to win by 6 strokes, He called it the best round of his life (he's 63 years old). All he did was birdie 12 of his final 14 holes on Sunday. That's about five years worth for most...
Part 2! NHL 32 teams in 3 days
by: Nate Underdog Ottawa Senators - The Senators haven't qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2017, after five years of collecting draft picks and prospects. They made a splash in free agency signing Claude Giroux and Alex DeBrincat to join the young core of...
NFL Betting Analysis – Week 5
How did NFL bettors do in week 5? Underdogs were 10-6 against the line. Also, the over held only 7 times this week and has hit only 35 out of 80 times overall this season. And finally, the Falcons are the only team that is unbeaten against the spread (5-0).
NHL 32 teams in 3 days Preview (pt 1)
by: Nate Underdog Montreal Canadians - Montreal has a whole new regime coming in, so it’s an absolute rebuild. Goaltender Carey Price is likely gone for the season so questions in net, Nick Suzuki is the new captain at only 23 years old, the defense will not be very...
The Hangover
Is there a Super Bowl hangover? Well, the defending champion Rams (2-3) are the only team in the NFL to lose 3 games by 10+ points this season. Their schedule has been tough and they've played against some of the best defenses, but things look bleak.
A Stunner in St. Louis
In their postseason history, the Cardinals were 93-0 when leading by 2 or more runs after 8 innings. The Phillies changed all that in game 1 by scoring 6 in the 9th to take a 1-0 lead in their wild card series. You have to like the Phillies at this point even though...
Doin’ the same with the NL Division Winners
by: Nate Underdog LA Dodgers Let’s start with the manager Dave Roberts; the 2-time World Series Champion (1 as a player, 1 as a manager) boasts the best record in the MLB into the playoffs yet again as the favorite to win. The Pitching Staff Clayton Kershaw - A...
Breaking Down the AL Division Winners
by: Nate Underdog As the MLB season comes to a close lets take a look at the AL Division Winners: HOUSTON ASTROS Lets start with the Manager Dusty Baker who has 2,091 wins without winning a world series, a 40-44 playoff record losing both chances in 2002 with the...
NFL Betting Recap – Week 4
How did NFL bettors do in week 4? Underdogs were 8-7-1 against the line. Also, the over held 8 times this week but has hit only 28 out of 64 times overall this season. And finally, the Falcons are the only team that is unbeaten against the spread (4-0). They start the...
Geno!
Seattle's Geno Smith has the highest completion percentage by any quarterback through four games in NFL history. He's the only player with a 75% completion rate, 1,000 yards and five touchdowns this season and has better numbers than Russell Wilson.
The NFC Beast?
by: Frase NFC East Standings: Philadelphia Eagles 4-0 Dallas Cowboys 3-1 New York Giants 3-1 Washington Commanders 1-3 A division that has been maligned, rightfully so, over the last few years is quietly starting to turn it around. The Eagles,...
Nate Underdog’s NFL Week 4 Picks
by: Nate Underdog Vikings vs Saints (in London) Saints have so many injuries with Winston, Thomas, Landry, Kamara its going to be really hard for them to put up enough points to beat the Vikings. Andy Dalton starting maybe he finds a time machine and some magic to...
Betting Analysis – Week 3
Let's take a look at how the lines performed in week 3 of the NFL. Underdogs were 9-6-1 against the line. Also, the over held 9 times this week but has hit only 19 out of 48 times overall this season. Surprisingly, the Lions are one of three unbeaten teams against...
Monday Night Football Recap
by: Frase The Cowboys and Giants squared off on Monday night at Metlife Stadium. The first half was a back-and-forth field goal kicking contest. The Giants had the first crack at one, which ended up being blocked. The score at halftime was 6-3 Cowboys. If not...
How Are They 2-1?
Many predicted the Bears as the worst team in football, yet they are 2-1 after 3 weeks. Let's not get too excited. It's been ugly. They have completed a total of 23 passes in 3 games (8,7,8). Seems like that record will change for the worse soon enough.
Slow Starters
First half bets anyone? The 1-2 Cardinals have been outscored 31-0 in the first half after 3 weeks. Arizona travels to the suddenly pretty good Carolina Panthers next week.
What Nate Underdog sees this weekend in College Football
by: Nate Underdog Michigan vs. Maryland: The Wolverines have gone through Sept with no adversity posting 50 on all 3 non-conference teams so it’s hard to tell how good they really are. Well, the competition is about to get a lot better as they face the 3-0 Terrapins...
Stanton Walk-off Granny | 60 & Freaking Counting
by: Frase Magic in the Bronx. Yes, it was against a bad team, yes, the Yankee pitching had a bad night. This however was the type of night in Yankee Stadium that makes the little hairs on your arms stand up. The ghosts of the Babe, Mickey, Joey D, the...
Truth Hurts
by: Frase Until last night’s game I thought Jalen Hurts was an athletic runner with a below average arm that was lucky to have a talented roster around him. Truth be told I thought he was the only piece holding the Eagles back from being a great team. I’m...
Betting Analysis – Week 2
After Monday's games to close out week 2 in the NFL, betting underdogs finished at 9-6-1 against the line. Meanwhile, the under was the play 10 times this week and 21 out of 32 times in the season's first 2 weeks.
Improbable Week 2
Week 2 in the NFL was filled with stunning comebacks. In NFL history, only one time (1992) had three teams rallied from 13-point 4th quarter deficits to win on the same day. The Dolphins, Cardinals and Jets all achieved that feat on Sunday.
National League Cy?
As the Dodgers won their 100th game over the weekend, Jose Urias continued his amazing stretch of pitching and possibly put himself in the driver's seat for NL Cy Young. The 26-year-old has won 14 of his last 15 decisions while posting a 1.91 ERA in 94.1 innings...
My Weekend Must-Watch Football Matchups
by: Frase College: Penn State @ Auburn 2-0 vs 2-0. Penn State survived Purdue in week 1. Auburn hasn’t had a real test yet. This will be a very telling game for both teams. Line: Penn State -2.5 Michigan State @ Washington Again a 2-0 records matchup...
Fantasy Football Waiver Pick-Ups for Week 2
by: Frase Here is who you should be looking to pick up in Week 2: The big one: Jeff Wilson. With Elijah Mitchell now officially on the IR, Wilson is a must get. He will now be the work horse back for the 49’ers. The wide receivers: Curtis...
Phillies @ Braves Preview
by: Frase I’m looking forward to this big match-up in the National League this evening. As of now, these two teams lead the NL Wild Card race, and depending on how it shakes out could end up facing each other in the playoffs. Bryce Harper is back and has found...
Chargers @ Chiefs Preview
by: Frase What an exciting early season Thursday Night game we’re getting with the Chargers visiting Arrowhead. Herbert vs Mahomes. It’s going to be a high octane back and forth contest that should be a ton of fun to watch. Whether I decide to hydrate and drink...
The M’s are For Real
by: Frase Seattle is a team that’s somewhat flying under the radar… That no team is going to want to face in the playoffs. With the emergence of the young star Julio Rodriguez and the deadline trade for Luis Castillo, this team is locked and loaded. Rodriguez...
What Did We Learn From Week 1 and the Lines?
After Seattle upset Denver on Monday night, the favorites were just 8-8 vs. the spread in week 1. That is not surprising considering 10 of the favorites were road favorites. More notably, the unders were 11-5. Consider that going into week 2. Looks like the defense...
You Never Know
On Tuesday, the line for the Mets-Cubs game was -455. It made sense. deGrom was on the hill for the Mets. It was the second biggest line of the season in a single MLB game. Of course, the Cubbies whipped the Mets and deGrom 4-1.
Score Predictions for Wednesday’s Champs League Action
by: Frase AC Milan vs Dinamo Zagreb: AC Milan at home, no chance they drop this one. AC Milan 2 – Dinamo Zagreb 0 Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic: This is a tough one to call, two very evenly matched teams. With how Celtic has been playing this season...
Judge hits HRs 56 & 57, Yankees Survive in Fenway
by: Frase Aaron Judge can’t be silenced this season. Last night he hit his 56th and 57th home runs on the year. He is chasing down the American League home run record of 61 set by Yankee Roger Marris. 61 is also the home run record for players that aren’t suspected of...
Trout’s Streak
Mike Trout of the Angels has now homered in 7 straight games. Tonight he will try to tie the all-time Major League record of 8 straight. He would join Don Mattingly (1987), Ken Griffey Jr. (1993) and Dale Long (1956) who all achieved the feat.
NFL Week 1 Odds
After Seattle upset Denver on Monday night, the favorites were just 8-8 vs. the spread in week 1. And, more notably, the unders were 11-5. Consider that going into week 2.
Bills vs Rams preview
by: Frase Before we get into the game preview… Let us all take a deep breath and a happy moment of silence. The NFL is back baby. The Vegas Super Bowl favorite Bills against the defending champion Rams tonight. You will read a lot of people say this is a...
Rare Air
Zac Gallen tossed seven shutout innings against Milwaukee this week to run his scoreless streak to 41 1/3 innings.The Major League record of 59 belongs to Orel Hershiser (1988). Gallen's next outing is likely to come next Sunday against the Rockies at Coors Field....
Winning Ugly
Iowa prevailed at home vs. South Dakota St. on Saturday by the score of 7-3. The game featured more punts (21) than first downs (16). In fact, this was the first time that a team has scored 7 points without a touchdown since 2000 (Iowa broke a 3-3 tie with two...