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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What Did We Just See?
After the first half on Thursday night, Texas Tech led 63-44 over Michigan … oh wait, sorry … that was the final score. The halftime score was actually 24-16. Yeah … 16. This wasn’t just a cold shooting performance by Michigan. This was one of the worst offensive showings in the storied history of the NCAA Tournament. We need some context. This deserves a deep dive … [Read more...] about What Did We Just See?
Top 3 Plays from March Madness Opening Weekend
We’re 48 games in, folks. That’s 76% of the 2019 NCAA tournament in the books. So often, we look ahead to what is next. Most of my articles focus on what is ahead because that is how money is made in this game. Sports need to stay fun, however. Anything, even sports, will eventually wear a person out if time is not taken to enjoy the special moments. That is exactly what my … [Read more...] about Top 3 Plays from March Madness Opening Weekend
March Madness: Comparing UVA and Oregon’s Futures Lines to Reach the Final Four
The Virginia Cavaliers are working on killing the hobgoblin of early-round March Madness exits, and are poised after 2 easy victories at the 2019 NCAA Tournament. The Oregon Ducks, UVA’s opponents in the South Region on Thursday night, are the only double-digit seed remaining alive in the Big Dance this year. #1 seeded Virginia’s point spread for the Sweet Sixteen contest … [Read more...] about March Madness: Comparing UVA and Oregon’s Futures Lines to Reach the Final Four
March Madness Sweet 16 Futures Tracker
48 games down, 15 to go. We have not seen the typical March Madness chaos this year but that means the best is still to come. From the perspective of both a sports bettor and a regular fan, this Sweet 16 will be the toughest to predict since the ‘09 go-around. With each 1, 2, and 3 seed still alive there are no easy paths this year. The Duke Blue Devils are still the … [Read more...] about March Madness Sweet 16 Futures Tracker
Handicapping the “Final Four” of the Midwest: UK vs Houston and UNC vs Auburn
Sunday’s emotional NCAA Tournament finish between Duke and UCF left viewers to take away something much more profound than the final score of 77-76. In case you didn’t notice, college basketball is back. With a vengeance. Wasn’t it just a few years ago that pundits were saying college hoops was dead, buried, boring, lifeless, a pain in the neck to watch on TV? There’s … [Read more...] about Handicapping the “Final Four” of the Midwest: UK vs Houston and UNC vs Auburn
What Happened to Cinderella?
Some, like myself, will argue that we are about to witness the greatest Sweet 16 of the past decade. Others, like myself, will claim this was one of the most boring first two rounds they have ever experienced. To use a math term, the quality of the Sweet 16 and the chaos of the first two rounds are inversely proportional. This means that when one goes up the other goes … [Read more...] about What Happened to Cinderella?
Zion Williamson: “My Heart Just Stopped After Missing A Free Throw”
The No.1 seed and the biggest favorites for winning the NCAA title, Duke Blue Devils barely won against the University Central Florida last night. In the most intense game of the March Madness so far, boys from Durham beat their opponents, 77-76. But it could have easily gone the other way. And the Blue Devils have to thank Aubrey Dawkins for that. The guy who was their … [Read more...] about Zion Williamson: “My Heart Just Stopped After Missing A Free Throw”
Purdue Boilermakers After Eliminating Villanova: “We Want More Than Sweet 16”
What the majority knew in advance, but didn't want to speak about it, happened last night. The reigning champions, Villanova Wildcats got eliminated at the early stage of NCAA March Madness. Purdue Boilermakers demolished the, already former, champs with a 26-point win, 87-61. Besides that, the story of the night is Purdue's junior guard Carsen Edwards who dropped 42 … [Read more...] about Purdue Boilermakers After Eliminating Villanova: “We Want More Than Sweet 16”