Sports Betting

Spurs vs. Clippers, Nets vs. Hawks Playoff Odds for April 22

Carrie Stroup here with your Spurs vs. Clippers and Nets vs. Hawks NBA Playoffs odds for Wednesday night.

Western Conference - First Round – Game 2

Sportsbook.ag Line: Los Angeles -2.0, Total: 207.0

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 17:27

English Sports Betting Head Dead

The long time CEO and Managing Director of one of the first offshore sports betting companies, English Sports Betting, has passed away.

Tom Lanford died from natural causes recently. He ran the long established company while it was based out of Jamaica during much of the 1990’s. Once a wealthy businessman, Lanford was living on the streets of Atlanta, homeless, at the time of his death at 53.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 17:14

Twins vs. Royals Betting Pick, DFS Plays – April 22: Pelfrey .402 vs. KC Roster

At first glance, it would appear that Twins starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey is going to be destroyed by the red hot Royals, having allowed 35-for-87 at bats against the current roster. There were 15 RBIs but just two home runs permitted.

Best Bets – OVER 8

Best DFS Picks – Lorenzo Cain, Alex Gordon, Eric Hosmer, Omar Infante, Mike Moustakas, Salvador Perez

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 16:45

Cavs vs. Celtics Game 3 NBA Playoffs Betting Line

Gambling911.com has your Cavs vs. Celtics Game 3 NBA Playoffs betting line and a prediction from the folks at BetDSI.com below.

Submitted by on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 16:16

Strategy for Daily Fantasy Baseball – Looking at Betting Totals

A great strategy to employ for daily fantasy Baseball is to consider totals set by online bookmakers. High totals in a particular game mean the oddsmakers – who are good at what they do – believe there will be plenty of scoring.

This ups the chances for certain hitters to bump their stats up and hopefully tally up some good fantasy points.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 15:40

First New England Mobster Sentenced to Life for ‘3 Strikes’ Rule Dies at 75

Notorious New England mobster Gerard "The Frenchman" Ouimette has died of lung cancer at the age of 75.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 15:30

Which Team Will Draft Marcus Mariota - Betting Odds

Sportsbook.ag was offering betting odds on which team will draft College Football stud Marcus Mariota.

Which Team will Draft Marcus Mariota?

Titans 7/5

Browns 7/2

Jets 7/2

Buccaneers 4/1

Rams 15/2

Redskins 12/1

Chargers 15/1

Bears 18/1

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 15:09

Padres vs. Rockies Betting Pick, DFS Plays – April 22: Hitters Paradise Perhaps

A good rule of thumb is to almost always consider games played in Colorado first and foremost when selecting your daily fantasy roster. This is, after all, a hitters paradise in Major League Baseball. An added enticement is that the Rockies appear to be an improved team this season.

Best Bets: Rockies +115

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 15:01

Orioles vs. Blue Jays Betting Pick, DFS Plays – April 22

Gambling911.com has your Orioles vs. Blue Jays betting line and DFS picks for April 22.

Best Bets – UNDER 9

Best DFS Picks – Chris Davis

Orioles vs. Blue Jays – PITCHING MATCHUP: Orioles RHP Ubaldo Jimenez (1-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. Blue Jays RHP Aaron Sanchez (0-2, 6.23 ERA)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 14:25

Warriors-Pelicans Free Pick – Game 3 NBA Playoffs

Gambling911.com has your Warriors vs. Pelicans free pick for Game 3 of the 2015 NBA Playoffs courtesy of our friends at BetDSI.com.

Golden State Warriors 28-13 SU, 21-20 ATS on the Road

Submitted by on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 12:34

Nets-Hawks Free Pick – Game 2 NBA Playoffs

Gambling911.com has your Nets-Hawks free pick for Game 2 of the 2015 NBA Playoffs courtesy of our friends at BetDSI.com.

Hawks with a Big Edge

Submitted by on, Wed, 04/22/2015 - 12:09

Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies Betting Line – Game 3 NBA Playoffs

Gambling911.com has your Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies betting line for Game 3 of the 2015 NBA Playoffs courtesy of BetDSI.com.

Portland Trail Blazers Looking to Solve Memphis Defense

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 23:56

Ducks vs. Jets Betting Line – NHL Playoffs Game 4

Gambling911.com has your Ducks vs. Jets betting line for the NHL Playoffs Game 4 courtesy of Sportsbook.ag.

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 23:43

2015 NFL Week 1 Steelers vs. Patriots Betting Line Opens at -6.5

Sportsbook.ag has opened its 2015 NFL Week 1 betting line for the Steelers vs. Patriots game at New England -6.5.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 21:25

Rangers vs. Penguins Betting Line, Free Pick – Game 4 NHL Playoffs

Gambling911.com has your Rangers vs. Penguins betting line and free pick for Game 4 of the 2015 NHL Playoffs courtesy of BetDSI.com.

Submitted by on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 21:07

2015 Zurich Classic of New Orleans Betting Odds

Carrie Stroup here with your 2015 Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf betting odds courtesy of Sportsbook.ag.

Zurich Classic of New Orleans

TPC Louisiana – Avondale, LA

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 18:01

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Odds – Game 2

Carrie Stroup here with your Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers betting odds for Game 2 of the 2015 NBA Playoffs.

Eastern Conference - First Round – Game 2

Sportsbook.ag Line: Cleveland -11.5, Total: 206

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 17:15

Cardinals vs. Nationals Betting Preview From Sportsbook.ag

Carrie Stroup here with your Cardinals vs. Nationals betting preview from our friends at Sportsbook.ag

Sportsbook.ag Line: Washington -113, St. Louis +103, Total: 7

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 17:06

Mavs vs. Rockets Betting Line – Game 2 NBA Playoffs

Carrie Stroup here with your Mavs vs. Rockets betting line for Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs.

DALLAS MAVERICKS (50-33) at HOUSTON ROCKETS (57-26)

Western Conference - First Round – Game 2

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 16:51

Wizards vs. Raptors Betting Line, DFS Picks – NBA Playoffs Game 2

Gambling911.com has your Wizards vs. Raptors betting line and DFS picks for the NBA Playoffs Game 2.

The line on this game was set at Toronto -5 following the Wizards Game 1 victory. Neither team has performed especially well Against The Spread with Washington at 34-46-3 ATS and Toronto at 37-45-1 ATS.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 16:43

Celtics vs. Cavs Betting Line, DFS Picks – NBA Playoffs Game 2

Gambling911.com has your Celtics vs. Cavs betting line and DFS picks for the NBA Playoffs Game 2.

For sports bettors, the Celtics have excelled Against The Spread despite failing to cover in Game 1 of this series. They are 49-32-1 ATS coming into this game.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 14:41

Cubs vs. Pirates Betting Pick, DFS Plays – April 21

Gambling911.com has your Cubs vs. Pirates betting pick and DFS plays for April 21.

Best Bets: UNDER 7

Best DFS Picks: Francisco Liriano

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cubs LH Travis Wood (1-1, 2.31 ERA) vs. Pirates LH Francisco Liriano (0-1, 2.08 ERA)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 14:16

Cardinals vs. Nationals Betting Pick, DFS Plays – April 21

Gambling911.com has your Cardinals vs. Nationals betting pick and DFS plays for April 21.

Best Bets: UNDER 7

Best DFS Picks: Danny Espinosa, Jon Jay

PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Lance Lynn (1-1, 1.64 ERA) vs. Nationals LH Gio Gonzalez (1-1, 5.11)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 12:32

Daily Fantasy Baseball Hot Hitters – April 21: Jonny Gomes, Melky Cabrera, More

Gambling911.com has your daily fantasy baseball hot hitters for Tuesday night’s games.

Atlanta’s Jonny Gomes walked, doubled, and knocked in four runs in Sunday's win against the Blue Jays. He’s also 6-for-10 with one home run scored against the Mets Jon Niese.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 09:06

Sportech Shares Rise on News of US Entry

Gambling group Sportech (SPO) gained 2.3% to 66.25p Tuesday on news its US racing subsidiary has been awarded a gaming licence in New Jersey.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 08:42

Iowa Halfway Home in Legalizing Fantasy Sports, State Senator Tells G911

DES MOINES, Iowa -- In 2006, the U.S. Congress passed the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), crippling online wagering by making it illegal to use financial instruments such as credit cards to fund Internet betting.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Tue, 04/21/2015 - 01:22

Tim Tebow Betting Props: More Just Released

After popular demand Sportsbook.ag has just opened up some Tim Tebow betting props.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Mon, 04/20/2015 - 15:23

Rockies vs. Padres Betting Pick, DFS Plays – April 20

Gambling911.com has your Rockies vs. Padres betting pick and DFS plays for Monday evening’s game in Colorado.

Best Bets: OVER 9.5

Best DFS Picks: Matt Kemp, Jedd Gyorko, Yangervis Solarte

PITCHING MATCHUP: Padres RH Odrisamer Despaigne (1-0, 0.77 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Jorge De La Rosa (2014: 14-11, 4.10)

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mon, 04/20/2015 - 14:51

Yankees vs. Tigers Betting Preview From Sportsbook.ag – April 20

Carrie Stroup here with your Yankees vs. Tigers betting preview for tonight’s ESPN game.

NEW YORK YANKEES (6-6) at DETROIT TIGERS (10-2)

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Mon, 04/20/2015 - 14:29

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Odds – Game 2

Carrie Stroup here with your Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls betting odds for Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS (41-42) at CHICAGO BULLS (51-32)

Eastern Conference - First Round

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Mon, 04/20/2015 - 14:24

Breaking News

The Rise of Sports Prediction Markets: From Fantasy Leagues to Real-Money Contracts

Sports betting has evolved dramatically in the last decade, expanding from fringe betting and fantasy sports to prediction markets available in every state. The rapid changes in sports gambling laws in North America have opened the doors for new styles of betting to take hold.