Following today's UEFA Champions League group stage draw, the most prominent European football/soccer competition is ready to kick off. And so is betting on the same. In this article, we will review all the groups and present them to you. Manchester City is the top contender for winning the trophy, and … Read More... about UEFA Champions League Group Stage Draw Completed
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Japan vs Qatar is a High Roller’s Asian Cup Final
The Asian Cup is an “underdog” in international soccer, too wee-hours oriented and filled with unfamiliar names to make much of a splash in America. But it’s hard to imagine a more compelling 2019 Asian Cup Final than Japan vs Qatar. Japan secured a place in the gold medal affair with a 3-0 win over Iran on Monday, followed by Qatar's 4-0 thrashing of UAE to set up an … [Read more...] about Japan vs Qatar is a High Roller’s Asian Cup Final
Shorthanded Spurs Still Odds-on Favorite vs Watford at Wembley
Tottenham plays host to Watford at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday, January 30th...or at least most of Tottenham’s midfield and backline. The rest are out with injury. London and Las Vegas like Spurs to win by at least a goal, but the betting odds are nowhere near as short as they would be if the regular starting lineup was available. Bovada Sportsbook likes Tottenham (-1) … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Spurs Still Odds-on Favorite vs Watford at Wembley
Super Bowl LIII: Is Betting Public Wise to Favor Patriots Over Rams?
Update: Los Angeles is a (+120) moneyline underdog compared to (-140) for New England in a Super Bowl with a (56.5) Over/Under total as of Saturday before kickoff. If the Rams win on February 3rd, or lose by a point, then BetOnline will only owe returns on 15% of its collected action ATS. But if the Pats win by 3 points or more, then the betting site will owe 85% of spread … [Read more...] about Super Bowl LIII: Is Betting Public Wise to Favor Patriots Over Rams?
Liverpool vs Leicester City Odds Show How Much Things Have Changed Since 2016
It is doubtful that Liverpool skipper Jürgen Klopp would admit it, but his Reds could benefit from being out of the FA Cup and Carabao Cup brackets at this point. Liverpool has a real shot at winning the Premier League in 2019, and singleness-of-purpose is never a bad thing. Sure, the team will play in the Champions League and try to win it. But while other squads knock … [Read more...] about Liverpool vs Leicester City Odds Show How Much Things Have Changed Since 2016
Surprise: Arsenal vs United is a Big Deal in England (and Nevada)
I am trying to remember if Paths of Glory by Stanley Kubrick has any soccer references or footage of enlisted men playing soccer. I can’t recall. But if modern sports are a metaphor of doomed warriors fighting over ant hills, then at least Arsenal and Manchester United can say they are taking the scenic – and less bloody – route in 2019. The old rivals will meet again at … [Read more...] about Surprise: Arsenal vs United is a Big Deal in England (and Nevada)
Saints Favored by a Field Goal Over Rams in NFC Title Scrap
Home-field advantage is more than simply a morale boost or a convenience in the NFL. The live-gameday fans become a force on the field, driving up the decibel level and making it difficult to call or hear signals. Opposing offenses have a marked disadvantage in pass-blocking when playing in a noisy hometown venue. But it’s not often that a head coach actually works with the … [Read more...] about Saints Favored by a Field Goal Over Rams in NFC Title Scrap
Brady’s Pats are 3-Point ‘Dogs vs Mahomes-Led Juggernaut in KC
In college I was forced to go through composition drills that required penning 2 fake stories and a real story, and everyone in class had to figure out which was the real thing and which were fake. It’s kind of like that with this Sunday’s AFC Championship Game in Missouri. In one narrative there’s the all-conquering and infallible New England Patriots, field goal … [Read more...] about Brady’s Pats are 3-Point ‘Dogs vs Mahomes-Led Juggernaut in KC
Bayern Munich and PSG’s Domestic Futures Odds Are Stunning for Different Reasons
Bayern Munich has won 6 consecutive Bundesliga titles, racking-up 3 DFB-Pokal trophies in the same stretch. The top German league has not been won by any team other than Bayern Munich since a season that began during President Obama’s term. President Obama’s first term, that is. Der FCB cannot be handicapped in conventional terms. The free-spending entities that support … [Read more...] about Bayern Munich and PSG’s Domestic Futures Odds Are Stunning for Different Reasons