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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

Kyle Lowry in Miami, Lonzo in Chicago, Young and Gilgeous-Alexander Get Paid

August 3, 2021 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Sunday night brought several blockbusting deals in the NBA, and the free agency is yet to start. Young to Earn Up To $207 Million The Hawks and the flamboyant point guard have signed a five-year designated rookie maximum extension. The whole deal could reach $207 million in perspective, and it ties Young with the Hawks until the end of the 2027 season. Around $172 million are … [Read more...] about Kyle Lowry in Miami, Lonzo in Chicago, Young and Gilgeous-Alexander Get Paid

NBA: Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers Preveiw, Odds, Prediction

May 4, 2021 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The Toronto Raptors want to close their visit to LA with a win against the Clippers and become one of few teams in the NBA this season that managed to stay unbeaten at Staples Center. They don't have too many options if they want to reach the play-in tournament spot, as they sit three games behind the Wizards, who are holding the 10th position in the East. Meanwhile, the Clips … [Read more...] about NBA: Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers Preveiw, Odds, Prediction

NBA: Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Preview, Odds, Prediction

April 12, 2021 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The Atlanta Hawks are very good lately and have high hopes before the trip to Florida, where they face the Toronto Raptors. For all those who forgot the 2019 NBA champions play in Tampa Bay due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, and to be perfectly honest, it seems that Nick Nurse's guys aren't very happy about that. They are losing and are even outside the play-in tournament … [Read more...] about NBA: Atlanta Hawks vs Toronto Raptors Preview, Odds, Prediction

NBA: Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat Preview, Odds, Prediction

March 24, 2021 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Two playoff contenders in their respective conferences, Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat, look to snap a negative streak they are currently riding. The guests from Oregon lost two in a row, both at home, ruining what could have been an excellent victorious series in Moda Center. On the other side, the Heat find themselves in a hole, with four consecutive defeats, three at … [Read more...] about NBA: Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat Preview, Odds, Prediction

Celtics In East Finals, Edge Out Raptors After Seven Games, 92-87

September 12, 2020 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Boston Celtics won Game 7 of their series against the Toronto Raptors, 92-87, eliminating the reigning NBA champions. It was a hard-fought win for Brad Stevens' crew. The Celtics are in the Eastern Conference finals for the third time in the last four years. They will face the Miami Heat following seven exhausting matches against the Toronto Raptors. "If you want to … [Read more...] about Celtics In East Finals, Edge Out Raptors After Seven Games, 92-87

Boston Celtics Routine In Game 1 Against the Toronto Raptors, 112-94

August 30, 2020 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

The Boston Celtics made a superb start of their Eastern Conference semifinals, by defeating the Toronto Raptors, 112-94. Celtics were better in all aspects of the opening game of the series, but predominantly in the defense. They would hold the Raptors to just 36.9% of shooting from the field, and 25% from downtown. The champions managed to score more than 23 points in the … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Routine In Game 1 Against the Toronto Raptors, 112-94

Toronto Raptors Rally From Minus 30 to Defeat the Dallas Mavericks, 110-107

December 22, 2019 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

Toronto Raptors made one of the biggest comebacks in one game over the last 20 years to beat Dallas Mavericks 110-107. They would trail 30 points in the late third but manage to turn the tables and stun the audience around the world. In a fantastic finish, they tore apart the Mavs, with Kyle Lowry bashing the guest's defense over the final 12 minutes. The result in that … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors Rally From Minus 30 to Defeat the Dallas Mavericks, 110-107

Raptors Win Three In a Row, Beat Bucks in Milwaukee, 105-99

May 24, 2019 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment

When Pascal Siakam dunked with 16.3 seconds left in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, Fiserv Forum was awfully quiet. And there was a good reason for that. The guests from Toronto had a five-point lead and were near a huge win, the one who could decide the series in a couple of days. Eventually, the Raptors recorded 105-99 victory and turned the table in the series. … [Read more...] about Raptors Win Three In a Row, Beat Bucks in Milwaukee, 105-99