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Mother of Invention: Coronavirus Creates Crazy Sportsbook Odds in Weird Markets

April 7, 2020 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

You know those Laurel & Hardy routines where a tremendous crash occurs off-camera, announced with a symphony of sound effects, after which only the aftermath is seen? That’s what it’s been like at offshore sportsbooks as the dreaded Coronavirus peaks in major countries, and as the entire sports world … Read More... about Mother of Invention: Coronavirus Creates Crazy Sportsbook Odds in Weird Markets

PGA-LIV Merger: Why Golf’s Sportsbook Odds Are a Calm Port in the PGA Tour’s Ongoing Storm

June 10, 2023 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

Could it be that this Tuesday's announcement of a 3-way merger between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf is the biggest golf story in history, as some bloggers have already labeled it? Maybe not. Walter Hagen walking into the clubhouse at Royal St. George and gaining the support of the Prince of Wales … Read More... about PGA-LIV Merger: Why Golf’s Sportsbook Odds Are a Calm Port in the PGA Tour’s Ongoing Storm

Belmont Stakes Betting – What Superstar Thoroughbred Will The 2019 Belmont Stakes Winner Emulate?

June 7, 2019 By derek Leave a Comment

Handicappers from disparate parts of the horse racing industry are sitting right now and attempting to profile the ten horses about to line-up for the 151st Belmont Stakes, staged this Saturday in New York. As always history will be used as a guide, but there is no scientific way to build an FBI-style … Read More... about Belmont Stakes Betting – What Superstar Thoroughbred Will The 2019 Belmont Stakes Winner Emulate?

UFC Singapore: Max Holloway vs. Korean Zombie Preview, Odds, Prediction, Picks

August 21, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Max Holloway and the Korean Zombie clash at the UFC Singapore next Saturday. The two explosive featherweights will surely bring one hell of a spectacle, and knowing their style of fight, we can expect to see at least one highlight reel. Max is searching for his place in the UFC following a trilogy against … Read More... about UFC Singapore: Max Holloway vs. Korean Zombie Preview, Odds, Prediction, Picks

2023 FIBA World Cup: USA vs. New Zealand Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks

August 25, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

USA opens the 2023 FIBA World Cup against New Zealand in the central game of Saturday's program. The media attention will be the highest possible because all the NBA stars showed incredible potential despite playing together only for a few games. New Zealand is an underdog who is aware of its position. They … Read More... about 2023 FIBA World Cup: USA vs. New Zealand Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks

UConn Wins the NCAA Title, Dominates San Diego State, 76-59

April 4, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

UConn Huskies are the new NCAA basketball champions, winning the title following a dominant victory over San Diego State. The final result of this event was 76-59 for the Huskies, who were in control throughout the entire game. Everything was evident in the opening 20 minutes, with the Huskies making a … Read More... about UConn Wins the NCAA Title, Dominates San Diego State, 76-59

Preseason Thursday Night Football in Philly, Browns vs. Eagles, 18-18

August 18, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The Cleveland Browns and the Philadelphia Eagles opened the second week of the NFL preseason, playing an interesting Thursday Night Football game. The result of the contest at the Lincoln Financial Field was 18-18, with both head coaches resting their starters. Neither Keving Stefanski nor Nick Sirianni … Read More... about Preseason Thursday Night Football in Philly, Browns vs. Eagles, 18-18

College Football Picks in Week 11: LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks Odds, Spread, and Pac-12 O/U Point Total Wagers

November 8, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

With the FBS bowl season fast approaching, it's another excuse to bring-up how pigskin gamblers are actually some of the most "wholesome" and "optimistic" sports-watchers out there, in direct defiance of old-fashioned countryside writers who argue that gambling detracts from the audience's genuine sporting … Read More... about College Football Picks in Week 11: LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks Odds, Spread, and Pac-12 O/U Point Total Wagers

Stanley Cup Finals: Golden Knights vs Panthers Series Price Odds, Game 1 Preview, and Championship Pick

June 2, 2023 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

The 2022-23 Stanley Cup playoffs did not produce a pair of 4-game sweeps in the conference finals, a scenario that "Super" Mario Lemieux last helped to bring about back in the 1990s. But, in any case the results of this year's conference-title playoff series were noteworthy for speculators, thanks to the … Read More... about Stanley Cup Finals: Golden Knights vs Panthers Series Price Odds, Game 1 Preview, and Championship Pick

Cincinnati Masters: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic Preview, Odds, Head to Head, Predictions

August 20, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The Western and Southern Open finals feature two of the top tennis players in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. This will be a splendid way to finish one of the biggest Masters tournaments in the world and a perfect intro for the upcoming US Open. On one side, we have the future of the sport, the … Read More... about Cincinnati Masters: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic Preview, Odds, Head to Head, Predictions

MLS: LA FC vs. Inter Miami Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks

August 31, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

There isn't a bigger MLS game this weekend than the one between LA FC and Inter Miami. The champions from Los Angeles host the recent Leagues Cup … Finish Reading about MLS: LA FC vs. Inter Miami Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks

Serie A: Napoli vs. Lazio Preview, Odds, Prediction, Picks

August 30, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The Italian champions, Napoli, will host Lazio this Saturday night. San Paolo Stadium, or Diego Armando Maradona as some call it now, should be … Finish Reading about Serie A: Napoli vs. Lazio Preview, Odds, Prediction, Picks

Lewis Hamilton Conquers Hungaroring, Verstappen Second, Bottas Third

July 19, 2020 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Lewis Hamilton dominantly won the Hungarian Grand Prix today, posting his second win of the season, and eighth here at the Hungaroring. The … Finish Reading about Lewis Hamilton Conquers Hungaroring, Verstappen Second, Bottas Third

Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari Parting Ways After 2020 Season

May 12, 2020 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari revealed today that they wouldn't extend their partnership after the end of 2020 season. It is the news that … Finish Reading about Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari Parting Ways After 2020 Season

Evil Geniuses vs Ninjas in Pyjamas – MDL Disneyland Major

May 10, 2019 By Shehryar Raza Leave a Comment

The MDL Disneyland Paris Major is a premier competition of the 2018-2019 season of the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC). The tournament started on May 4 … Finish Reading about Evil Geniuses vs Ninjas in Pyjamas – MDL Disneyland Major

Virtus.Pro vs Mineski – MDL Disneyland Major Dota 2

May 7, 2019 By Shehryar Raza Leave a Comment

MDL Paris Major is taking place in Disneyland Paris from May 4 to 12. The prize fund for the competition is one million dollars and 15 thousand … Finish Reading about Virtus.Pro vs Mineski – MDL Disneyland Major Dota 2

Top-10 Sports Plays of 2020

January 1, 2021 By Kreighton R Leave a Comment

With 2020 in the rear view mirror, Wagerbop will now rank our top-10 plays in sports from the past year. Here is the logic behind the … Finish Reading about Top-10 Sports Plays of 2020

What Have You Done For Me Lately? Parity in the 4 Major Sports Over the Past 20 Years

July 22, 2019 By Kreighton R Leave a Comment

Take yourself back to 1999. John Elway led the Broncos to victory in Super Bowl 33, UCONN won the NCAA tournament with Rip Hamilton winning MVP … Finish Reading about What Have You Done For Me Lately? Parity in the 4 Major Sports Over the Past 20 Years

Golf Odds in 2022: Betting Lines on the 4 Major Championships and Updated Masters Trends

March 31, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

A reader confessed yesterday that she's unfamiliar with the "Chevy Show," a now-defunct syndicated thrill ride that somehow thrilled Midwestern … Finish Reading about Golf Odds in 2022: Betting Lines on the 4 Major Championships and Updated Masters Trends

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Men’s and Women’s Golf Preview and Odds

July 27, 2021 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

We're still very early in the Tokyo Olympics. But it's safe to say Team USA hasn't had the strong start that was expected, at least not in … Finish Reading about 2020 Tokyo Olympics: Men’s and Women’s Golf Preview and Odds

Hot MLB Teams to Bet in August (and Those to Avoid)

July 31, 2023 By Kreighton R Leave a Comment

Are you in a rut with your MLB betting? Is the variance of MLB baseball eating you alive? Yeah, it happens. There is so much volume to the … Finish Reading about Hot MLB Teams to Bet in August (and Those to Avoid)

Unlikely Hero Clutches Up, NL Snaps All-Star Game Drought

July 12, 2023 By Kreighton R Leave a Comment

Do you remember the MLB All–Star Game in 2012? It's okay, most people don't. Even hardcore baseball fans have a tough time remembering what … Finish Reading about Unlikely Hero Clutches Up, NL Snaps All-Star Game Drought

UFC 292: O’Malley KOs Aljamain Sterling, Weili Humbles Lemos

August 20, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Sean O'Malley rocked the world last night, beating Aljamain Sterling and becoming the new UFC bantamweight champion. Also, Zhang Weili ruthlessly … Finish Reading about UFC 292: O’Malley KOs Aljamain Sterling, Weili Humbles Lemos

UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Sergey Spivak Preview, Odds, Predictions, Pick

August 19, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The UFC on ESPN 53, or simply the UFC Paris as some call it, includes the main event in which the home favorite Ciryl Gane clashes with Sergey … Finish Reading about UFC Paris: Ciryl Gane vs. Sergey Spivak Preview, Odds, Predictions, Pick

FIBA World Cup: Serbia vs. China Preview, Odds, Predictions

August 25, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Serbia and China open their 2023 FIBA World Cup adventure on Tuesday. These two teams met just a couple of days ago, and the Serbs showed their … Finish Reading about FIBA World Cup: Serbia vs. China Preview, Odds, Predictions

Frank Kaminsky Signs for Serbian and European Powerhouse Partizan Belgrade

August 17, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The former No.9 pick at the 2015 NBA draft and an 8-year NBA veteran Frank Kaminsky signed a one-year deal with the Serbian powerhouse, Partizan … Finish Reading about Frank Kaminsky Signs for Serbian and European Powerhouse Partizan Belgrade

San Diego State and UConn reach the NCAA Championship Game

April 2, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

UConn Huskies and San Diego State Aztecs are in this year's NCAA Championship Game. These two teams reached the finals despite having slim … Finish Reading about San Diego State and UConn reach the NCAA Championship Game

2023 NCAA Tournament: Men’s and Women’s Final Four Matchups, Odds, Leading Cagers, and Prop Bets

March 31, 2023 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

WagerBop has noted that the chances of picking a perfect March Madness bracket are as high as 9 quintillion-to 1. In March of 2023, the chances … Finish Reading about 2023 NCAA Tournament: Men’s and Women’s Final Four Matchups, Odds, Leading Cagers, and Prop Bets

NCAAF Week 5: Iowa vs Michigan Point Total Pick and Best Prime-Time Pac-12 Odds

September 29, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

This handicapper has held for years that Friday Night Lights pigskin is becoming more and more like post-Y2K college football all the time. For … Finish Reading about NCAAF Week 5: Iowa vs Michigan Point Total Pick and Best Prime-Time Pac-12 Odds

USFL Week 5 Preview and Odds: Generals vs Breakers Moneyline Pick and Best Sunday Point Spread

May 11, 2022 By Kurt Boyer Leave a Comment

The USFL can count itself fortunate not to be folding midway through the season. That may sound like a cruel joke at the United States Football … Finish Reading about USFL Week 5 Preview and Odds: Generals vs Breakers Moneyline Pick and Best Sunday Point Spread

Hall Of Fame Game: Browns Flip the Jets, Win 21-16

August 3, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The Hall of Fame Game between the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns officially opened the NFL preseason. Cleveland was better, 21-16, in an … Finish Reading about Hall Of Fame Game: Browns Flip the Jets, Win 21-16

Chargers’ Herbert Becomes the Highest-Paid Player in NFL History

July 26, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The Los Angeles Chargers and their quarterback, Justin Herbert, have agreed to a five-year extension worth $262.5 million. Meanwhile, the Dallas … Finish Reading about Chargers’ Herbert Becomes the Highest-Paid Player in NFL History

Bundesliga: Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Bayern Munich Preview, Odds, Prediction, Picks

August 30, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Borussia Monchengladbach hosts Bayern Munich in Bundesliga round 3. The game is set for September 2, that is, Saturday at the Borussia Park. … Finish Reading about Bundesliga: Borussia Monchengladbach vs. Bayern Munich Preview, Odds, Prediction, Picks

Marketa Vondrousova Wins the Wimbledon, Defeats Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4

July 15, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Marketa Vondrousova is the 2023 Wimbledon champion, as she defeated Ons Jabeur in the finals, 6-4, 6-4. This is the first Grand Slam title for … Finish Reading about Marketa Vondrousova Wins the Wimbledon, Defeats Ons Jabeur 6-4, 6-4

2023 Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic Preview, Odds, Predictions

July 15, 2023 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

It's Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic in the 2023 Wimbledon finals. For many, the two present the top of the elite of today's tennis, and … Finish Reading about 2023 Wimbledon: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic Preview, Odds, Predictions

NBA: Utah Jazz vs. Chicago Bulls Preview, Odds, Prediction

October 29, 2021 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The new Chicago Bulls could be a problem for anyone, and their biggest test so far will be against the Utah Jazz this Saturday night. Billy Donovan tightened up things in the Windy City, and the Bulls are looking pretty respectable at his moment. Even though they didn't have strong opponents in the opening five games, their improvement has to be acknowledged. On the other side, … [Read more...] about NBA: Utah Jazz vs. Chicago Bulls Preview, Odds, Prediction

NBA: Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Preview, Odds, Prediction

April 3, 2021 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Brooklyn Nets's form is going up, while on the other side, the Chicago Bulls struggle to provide decent performances in the most important part of the season for them. Instead of winning and chasing the playoffs with their new acquisition, Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls are on a cold streak that saw them win just once since March 18th. It is imperative for Chicago to start posting … [Read more...] about NBA: Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Preview, Odds, Prediction

NBA: Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Odds, Prediction

February 18, 2021 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Chicago Bulls travel to Wells Fargo Center to meet the leading team of the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers. They have two wins in a row, and now aim to make a huge surprise against Joel Embiid and his teammates. As for the home team, Philly wants to restore the winning rhythm, lost during the tour through the West. They've snapped the losing skid against the Houston … [Read more...] about NBA: Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers Preview, Odds, Prediction

Utah Jazz’s Legendary Head Coach Jerry Sloan Dies

May 22, 2020 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

One of the greatest NBA head coaches of all time and the icon of the Utah Jazz, Jerry Sloan, died earlier today at the age of 78. Sloan, who was also an All-Star during his playing career, had Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, which eventually caused complications, leading to his death. His Utah Jazzed confirmed the news this morning and also issued a statement … [Read more...] about Utah Jazz’s Legendary Head Coach Jerry Sloan Dies

Chicago Bulls Hire Arturas Karnisovas, and Fire Gar Forman

April 13, 2020 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Chicago Bulls made two big changes today. They hired Arturas Karnisovas, who later fired general manager Gar Forman. The Lithuanian basketball legend became the executive vice president for basketball operations of Bulls, and immediately started taking big moves. He would fire the person who has been with the franchise 22 years, 11 of them as a general manager. "Gar … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Hire Arturas Karnisovas, and Fire Gar Forman

Lauri Markkanen Unhappy In Chicago

April 5, 2020 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

It seems that Lauri Markkanen isn't happy with the overall situation in his Chicago Bulls, and the Finnish power forward might leave the Windy City sooner than anyone could have predicted. The media from Chicago is suggesting that the former No.7 pick at the 2017 NBA Draft wants to see changes at the top of the organization; otherwise, his presence among the Bulls won't be … [Read more...] about Lauri Markkanen Unhappy In Chicago

LaVine, Chicago Bulls Surprise Sacramento Kings, 113-106

December 2, 2019 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Zach LaVine and his Chicago Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak tonight in Sacramento against the Kings. The managed to hold out hosts' late push, and to win 113-106. It is the seventh win of the season for Jim Boylen's guys, who were led by fabulous LaVine. Chicago's guard dropped 28 points, shooting 7 of 13 from the field, hitting five of his seven three-point … [Read more...] about LaVine, Chicago Bulls Surprise Sacramento Kings, 113-106

Golden State Warriors Beat Chicago Bulls, 104-90

November 28, 2019 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Golden State Warriors were excellent this Wednesday managing to defeat the Chicago Bulls 104-90, and to post their fourth win of the season. Although they couldn't restrain Zach LaVine, who was instrumental once again, Steve Kerr's boys stopped all other Bulls' players, earning a nice win against the guests from Illinois. Golden State held the guests to 38.2 percent from the … [Read more...] about Golden State Warriors Beat Chicago Bulls, 104-90