Fantasy Sports

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – May 10

Despite the high total of 9, Gambling911.com will be all over the total for this Red Sox vs. Blue Jays series game on Sunday May 10.  We are on the UNDER 9 here.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/09/2015

Daily Fantasy Sports 911 Goes Live: DFS Picks, News, Reviews and More

Gambling911.com is thrilled to announce its first offshoot ever in 15 years as the world leader in gambling-related news. Daily Fantasy Sports 911 (or the easier to remember and type DFS911.com) has gone live as of May 9, 2015.  Please don't forget to bookmark the site.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/09/2015

Cavs vs. Bulls Game 4 Betting Line, DFS Picks: Chicago a 2 Point Home Dog

The Cavs vs. Bulls Game 4 overnight betting line had Chicago as a +1.5 to +2 home underdog and subject to change throughout the morning and early afternoon hours leading up to this critical game.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, May/09/2015

Cardinals vs. Pirates Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – May 9

Gambling911.com has your Cardinals vs. Pirates series betting pick for Saturday May 9.  We will be on the UNDER 7.5 in this one.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (3-0, 3.64 ERA) vs. Pirates RH Vance Worley (2-2, 3.90) 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/09/2015

Giancarlo Stanton DFS Profile: Killer Numbers vs. Bumgarner

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner is a terrific pitcher, make no mistake about it.  Just don’t tell this to Miami’s Giancarlo Stanton.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/09/2015

UIGEA Co-Author: ‘Never Intended to Cover Daily Fantasy Sports’

In a riveting piece written this past week on the ThinkProgress.com website, reporters Sacha Friedman and Josh Israel delve into the bold new world of daily fantasy sports.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/09/2015

Braves vs. Nationals Series Betting Pick: May 9

Gambling911.com has your Braves vs. Nationals series betting pick and DFS plays for Saturday’s game.  The series has gone OVER the current total of 7.5 in the last four meetings and we see that trend continuing today with the announced starting pitchers. G911 will be on the OVER 7.5.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/09/2015

Royals vs. Tigers Series Betting Picks, DFS Plays – May 9: Guthrie in for Long Day?

Gambling911.com has your Royals vs. Tigers series betting picks and DFS plays for Saturday.  We will be on Detroit at -137 at BetOnline.  This is the best price found. We also like the OVER 8.5.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/09/2015

Orioles vs. Yankees Series Betting Pick – May 9: Wei-Yin Chen Hungry for First Win

Priced at just +115 at Sportsbook, Baltimore makes for an excellent pick against the New York Yankees today.  We also like the OVER 8.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/09/2015

Adam LaRoche Daily Fantasy Sports Profile: Five Extra Bases Against Jason Marquis

White Sox first baseman Adam LaRoche should be considered for your daily fantasy roster Friday May 8.

He’ll face off against one Jason Marquis of Cincinnati, a pitcher LaRoche has hit well against over his career.

He’s 11-for-38 against Marquis with two doubles, three homers and five RBIs.

LaRoche comes into this game red hot averaging .357 despite a lackluster April.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/07/2015

Curtis Granderson DFS Profile: Will He Get Hot Against Philly May 8

Mets Right fielder Curtis Granderson goes up against Cole Hamels on Friday and, if history is any indication, could go a long way to padding his current .239 ERA.

Granderson is 5-for-11 with one RBI against Hamels.  That amounts to an impressive .455 ERA.

Granderson comes cheap at $2.7K.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/07/2015

Daily Fantasy Baseball - Juan Lagares Profile: 11-for-25 At Bats vs. Hamels May 8

Juan Lagares offers some decent DFS value Friday with a price tag around $2300.  That’s a bargain based on Lagares’ past performance versus the Phillies Cole Hamels.

He’s 11-for-25 against Hamels with 4 doubles.

Lagares has an ERA of .364 versus the Phillies and is averaging right around .300 this season.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/07/2015

Mike Trout Daily Fantasy Sports Profile: Solid Against Hernandez May 8

The LA Angels Mike Trout will go up against Houston’s Roberto Hernandez Friday and Trout should have some decent value for Daily Fantasy Sports players despite a steep price.

The 21-year-old was being offered at a $5200 salary and his selection will place limitations on one’s roster.

Trout has gone 4-for-11 versus Hernandez with three homeruns and 4 RBIs.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/07/2015

FantasyAces.com to Pay Out $250K Prize Days After Daily Fantasy Sports Expo

FantasyAces.com, a two-year-old daily fantasy sports website, promises a $250K payday on August 15, just days after the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo in Miami Beach August 6-7.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, May/07/2015

MLB Commish Rob Manfred on DFS: ‘Need to be Competitive in That Space’

Speaking at Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, newly appointed Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke candidly about his league’s decision to partner up with daily fantasy sports firm Draftkings.  He also discussed the prospects of legalized sports wagering.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/07/2015

Mark Trumbo DFS Profile: .364 vs. Despaigne

Arizona Diamondbacks right-fielder Mark Trumbo has gone .364 vs. Padres Odrisamer Despaigne, making for a decent DFS play with Thursday night’s remaining games.

That past performance includes 4 hits on 11 at bats, a double and three RBIs.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/07/2015

Mike Moustakas DFS Profile: .440 vs. Corey Kluber

Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas should prove to be an excellent roster pick for Thursday’s daily fantasy sports players.  He’s priced right around $2700.

Moustakas, while cooling off in recent days, is 11-for-25 at bats against Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber.  These include five doubles and a homerun along with three RBIs.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/07/2015

Kansas House Vote on Legalizing Fantasy Sports Likely Today

TOPEKA, Kansas — (Associated Press) - The Kansas House has postponed a vote on a bill that would define fantasy sports as legal.

The chamber passed over the bill in its schedule Wednesday, but a spokeswoman for House Speaker Ray Merrick said it would be addressed on Thursday.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/07/2015

Athletics vs. Twins Series DFS Picks – May 7 – 9

Oakland went 6-1 against Minnesota last season with no real advantage where the total is concerned as four of the seven games went over 7.5 though there is a definite advantage with a total of 6.5 as five of seven meetings went over that number.

The pitching matchup for this game has Oakland’s Drew Pomeranz vs. Minnesota’s Ricky Nolasco.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/06/2015

Yankees vs. Blue Jays Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays

This series has been split overall with neither club having any advantage.  Seven of the last nine games in the series entering Monday’s play had gone UNDER 7.5 and Monday’s game did just that.  Tuesday’s game totaled 9 runs for the OVER, however.  Gambling911.com is on the OVER 8.5 for this game.

Pitching Matchup: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (0-4, 5.40 ERA) vs. Blue Jays LH Mark Buehrle (3-2, 6.75)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/06/2015

Athletics vs. White Sox Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – May 6

While we got crushed last night with our OVER pick on the Athletics vs. White Sox only to have this one go well UNDER, G911 will once more be on the OVER 7.5 found at Bookmaker.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Athletics LH Scott Kazmir (2-0, 1.62 ERA) vs. Twins RH Kyle Gibson (2-2, 3.56)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/06/2015

Marlins vs. Nationals Series Pick and Daily Fantasy Plays for May 6

Gambling911.com has your Marlins vs. Nationals series pick for Wednesday afternoon’s action along with some solid DFS plays.  We are all over the UNDER 7 for this one.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/06/2015

Oppenheimer, Vulcun Reps to Speak at First Ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo

Want to raise money for your existing or start-up daily fantasy sports website?  The place to be this August 6 and 7 in Miami Beach, Florida at the first ever Daily Fantasy Sports Expo.

Sayke Reilley has been announced to speak on the subject of Raising Money for Daily Fantasy Sports.

Submitted by Payton on, May/05/2015

Rangers vs. Astros Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – May 5 -6

Gambling911.com has your Rangers vs. Astros series betting picks and daily fantasy sports plays for May 5. 

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Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/05/2015

Athletics vs. Twins Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – May 5

Gambling911.com has your Athletics vs. Twins series betting picks and daily fantasy sports plays for May 5. 

The Series Overall: The OVER is 11-3 in the last 14 meetings between these two ball clubs.  Gambling911.com will be on the OVER 8.5 for this game.

May 5 Pitching Matchup: Athletics RH Jesse Chavez (0-2, 2.55 ERA) vs. Twins RH Trevor May (2-1, 4.43)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/05/2015

Reds vs. Pirates Series DFS Series Picks – May 5 - 6

Gambling911.com has your Reds vs. Pirates series betting picks and daily fantasy sports plays for May 5 and 6.

The Series Overall:  Cincinnati has won the last five games in this series and the home team has won 7 of the last 9.  But more importantly, 8 of the last 10 games in this series have gone UNDER 7.5, which is the total posted for May 5.  The UNDER is 6-1-2 in Pittsburgh in the last 9 overall.  63% of those with money on the total were betting the UNDER. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/05/2015

Tigers vs. White Sox Series Betting Picks, DFS Plays for May 5 – 6

Gambling911.com has your Tigers vs. White Sox series betting picks and daily fantasy sports plays for May 5 and 6.

The Series Overall:  Six of the last seven games of this series played in Chicago have resulted in 8 runs or more. 

Any of the four starting pitchers should be considered for your daily fantasy rosters. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/04/2015

Kansas Senate Approves Fantasy Sports as Game of Skill Bill

TOPEKA, Kansas — (Associated Press) - Fantasy sports would be declared a legal game of skill under a bill approved by the Kansas Senate in a 37-1 vote Monday.

Lawmakers moved several pieces of legislation as they shift into the final stretch of the session. The fantasy sports bill would clarify an ongoing dispute over the legal status of fantasy football leagues if passed by the House and signed by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback.

Submitted by Associated Press on, May/04/2015

Mondogoal.com Goal: To Be the World’s Top Destination for Fantasy Soccer

ISLE OF MAN -- It looks like deja vu for this tiny island off the coast of England that used to be a British territory but is now an independent nation.

A decade ago, some of the biggest online poker sites flocked here to set up shop.

Gambling laws were lax, the location was remote and the semi-air of British authority gave the poker sites a feel of legitimacy.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, May/04/2015

Rays vs. Red Sox Series Betting Picks, DFS Plays for May 4 - 6

Gambling911.com has your Rays vs. Red Sox series betting picks and daily fantasy sports plays for May 4 through 6. 

The Series Overall:  The UNDER is 18-7 in the last 25 meetings in Boston though the last three games of this series played in Boston have gone OVER the total.  Under is 18-7 in the last 25 meetings in Boston.  The OVER is 21-10 in Boston’s last 31 overall.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/04/2015

Breaking News

Is Mobile Gambling Killing the Desktop Casino?

Over the last decade, gambling has followed the rest of the internet into the palm of our hands. Gambling used to be a desktop-first experience, but now it’s shifted to mobile as phones and tablets have grown more powerful, faster, and easier to use. It’s so convenient to use your phone to play from anywhere that it’s changed how people interact with casino games. Yet some players and operators still cling to the desktop experience. So, is mobile gambling just the new normal, or is it replacing desktops altogether?