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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Ultimate 2019 Western Conference NBA Playoffs Betting Guide
The NBA season begins April 13th. Players and spectators alike are eager to begin the long grind - each with one goal in mind - winning a championship. Oh whoops sorry, I meant to say the NBA Playoffs begin April 13th. This is no small ordeal, however. This tournament is capable of lasting well into June and adding 28 games to an already grueling 82-fight grind. The … [Read more...] about Ultimate 2019 Western Conference NBA Playoffs Betting Guide
NFL Conference Championship Games Betting Advice: The Chalk is King
Throw all of your NFL playoff knowledge out the window. Forget about upsets and unders. It’s chalk season, baby! For those new to the game, “chalk” is the term for the popular pick - the no-brainer. For example, when Clayton Kershaw is pitching, the Dodgers are chalk. When Alabama takes the field, they are chalk. Home teams are likely to be the popular pick in conference … [Read more...] about NFL Conference Championship Games Betting Advice: The Chalk is King
Why I Always Fade Undefeated Teams in January
Virginia, Michigan, Houston. The Coaches’ poll has them ranked #1, #4, and #15 respectively while AP has them #4, #2, #17. Each team that gets a crack at these lone undefeated squads of the 2018-19 season is hoping they can be the one to finally deal them a loss. History tells us that these elite teams will likely stumble before the big dance. Kentucky was the last team to … [Read more...] about Why I Always Fade Undefeated Teams in January
Big Underdogs Rule Early-Season College Hoops
Texas Southern … Florida Atlantic … Delaware State. What do these 3 college basketball teams have in common? If you guessed these are my picks for the #1 seeds in the March Madness tournament, you are delusional. The connection between these teams is they are the squads of 2018 to win SU as 20-point underdogs. TXSO has actually done it twice. In the 2017 season we had 5 … [Read more...] about Big Underdogs Rule Early-Season College Hoops
Ultimate 2018 NFL Playoffs Betting Guide
Thought you were finished opening presents? How about a gift that keeps on giving? This gift is not eligible for 2-day shipping on Amazon Prime and you cannot find it in any stores. What is this amazing item? It’s the most comprehensive NFL Playoffs betting guide on the internet and you, my friend, are receiving this gem for free. Trust me, you will not find all of this … [Read more...] about Ultimate 2018 NFL Playoffs Betting Guide
Fade Favorites Following Flat Finishes
There is an adage in the NFL which says a team is never as good or as bad as the score of their last game. In other words, just because a team won by 20 last week does not mean that is the new norm, and vice versa. I do not believe momentum exists in the NFL. I have been clear how I feel about momentum and have worked to dig up supporting statistics. However, lines skewed … [Read more...] about Fade Favorites Following Flat Finishes
The NFL is a Week-to-Week League: Should I Bet Teams Following a Win?
I am a firm believer that momentum does not carry over in the NFL. Thursday games can be different, but 6 days off between matchups normally creates a clean slate. If momentum did exist in the NFL, we would expect to see things like an increased chance of winning after a win and an increased chance of losing after a loss. I am going to dig up some numbers that will finally … [Read more...] about The NFL is a Week-to-Week League: Should I Bet Teams Following a Win?
Best and Worst Road Teams in the NFL
Imagine you have a huge presentation at work tomorrow. Everyone is going to be there: the owner, the CEO, your manager, all of your peers, even your largest competitor. You need to perform well tomorrow for fear of losing your job to the promising young guy the firm just hired. I’m going to present two scenarios, two possible ways this presentation can happen. Decide which … [Read more...] about Best and Worst Road Teams in the NFL