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Sportsbooks Get Hit Somewhat By Tennessee -37 Cover Over Ball State

Sportsbooks Get Hit Somewhat By Tennessee -37 Cover Over Ball State

The Tennessee Vols versus Ball State Cardinals Thursday night game for Week 1 of the 2022 season was not even a competition.  Tennessee won this game   59-10 and the 49-point margin of victory was an easy cover for a -37 point spread.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/02/2022

Tai Tuivasa vs. Ciryl Gane UFC Paris Prop Bets

Tai Tuivasa vs. Ciryl Gane UFC Paris Prop Bets

Mystic Zach and Rashad "Suga" Evans talk the Saturday September 3 fight between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/02/2022

Captain's Picks Odds for 2022 Presidents Cup

Captain's Picks Odds for 2022 Presidents Cup

According to the below odds from SportsBetting.ag, Love's first five picks are almost a given as Collin Morikawa, Jordan Spieth, Max Homa, Billy Horschel and Cameron Young all have -3000 odds or better, with that number equating to a 96.8% probability.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/01/2022

Cavs Odds Shift Dramatically in Wake of Donovan Mitchell Trade

Gamblers are likely to back the Cavs now.  They've moved dramatically from 50-1 odds to win the Eastern Conference to 12-1 Thursday.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/01/2022

Central Michigan @ Oklahoma State Prop Bets Week 1

Central Michigan @ Oklahoma State Prop Bets Week 1

Gambling911.com has all your prop bets on the Central Michigan vs. Oklahoma State game courtesy of BetUS.  These include player props (available closer to game time), Margin of Victory, First to Score and more.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sep/01/2022

Football Prop Bets for the West Virginia @ Pittsburg Game Week 1

Football Prop Bets for the West Virginia @ Pittsburg Game Week 1

Game and player prop bets are available for the Week 1 game between West Virginia and Pittsburgh this Thursday night at 7 pm ET.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sep/01/2022

College Football 2022 Week 1 Top Picks & Full NCAAF Season Preview

College Football 2022 Week 1 Top Picks & Full NCAAF Season Preview

Also, Dave Mason of BetOnline posted the 2022 College Football Championship liabilities.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/01/2022

Las Vegas' Circa Sports Expands to Northern Nevada with Launch of New Sportsbook at Legends Bay Casino

New Location Offers Chance to Enter Circa Sports’ Record-Breaking $12 Million Pro Football Contests.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/01/2022

Best Bets This College Football Season 2022

Best Bets This College Football Season 2022

Bettors can find a ton of great bets this college football season. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/01/2022

Remembering the Great Alan “Dink” Denkenson and Renewed Interest in Sports Betting Documentary "Best of It"

Remembering the Great Alan “Dink” Denkenson and Renewed Interest in Sports Betting Documentary "Best of It"

"Dink" was one of five sports bettors that featured prominently in the documentary film.  Not all were stand up characters like "Dink" however.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/01/2022

Serena Keeps Books, Bettors on Their Toes: 4th Most Wagered on to Win it All at BetOnline

Serena Keeps Books, Bettors on Their Toes: 4th Most Wagered on to Win it All at BetOnline

Williams upset No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2, even dominating the third set, and advances to play again on Friday.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sep/01/2022

Average Joe Can Run an Online Sportsbook With Nothing More Than a Smartphone

Average Joe Can Run an Online Sportsbook With Nothing More Than a Smartphone

When we first started covering the sports betting sector way back in 1999, bookies barely knew how to turn on a computer let alone offer bets on global sports.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/31/2022

Football Prop Bets for the Penn State @ Purdue Game Week 1

Football Prop Bets for the Penn State @ Purdue Game Week 1

Unranked Penn State takes on unranked Purdue as a -3.5 road favorite.  Action is balanced.  Penn State (16) was coming in with an 82.12 rating while Purdue (51) has a rating of 73.84.   This gives us a spread of Nittany Lions -6.5, indicating a 3 point underlay.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Aug/31/2022

Experts to Examine Whether Gaming is Growing Responsibly at East Coast Gaming Congress, September 21 - 23

The gaming industry is growing, but is it growing responsibly? As new technologies and new gaming verticals emerge, is the most vulnerable population being protected? Responsible-gaming experts will address this critical issue at the East Coast Gaming Congress, September 21-23 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/31/2022

Sports Bettor Portrayed by Bruce Willis Alan “Dink” Denkenson Has Passed Away

Alan "Dink" Denkenson had been in hospice care over the past few months but remained in good spirits until the end.  Many of his long time friends and family came to visit him during this period.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/31/2022

Serena Gets No Love From Sports Bettors

Serena Gets No Love From Sports Bettors

Serena Williams is expected to retire following play at the U.S. Open.  She advanced Monday and moves on to Round 2.  Bettors have not been backing Serena in her Wednesday night match against Anett Kontaveit.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/31/2022

DraftKings, BarStool Sports, Others Prepare for Kansas Soft Launch Thursday

DraftKings, BarStool Sports, Others Prepare for Kansas Soft Launch Thursday

DraftKings will also be introducing its first-ever blockchain-based gaming franchise, Reignmakers Football, to those in the Sunflower State.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/31/2022

New TransUnion Research Highlights Challenge for Online Sports Betting Operators in Identifying Distressed Consumers

New TransUnion Research Highlights Challenge for Online Sports Betting Operators

Transunion on Wednesday issued its findings in regard to the challenge for online sportsbook operators in identifying resilient and distressed customers, especially where credit card use is concerned.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/31/2022

BYU Cougars Spread vs. South Florida Bulls (September 3)

BYU Cougars Spread vs. South Florida Bulls (September 3)

BYU will be a -12 road favorite in South Florida Saturday.  BYU (40) had a power rating of 76.02 and South Florida (113) 60.84 for a line of -13.  This indicates a slight underlay for BYU.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/30/2022

DraftKings Suffers Big Loss in AZ, Prophet Exchange First Bet Placed by New York Giants Player, KS Soft Launch Thursday

DraftKings Suffers Big Loss in AZ

Gamblers won $3.2 million with $92.8 million wagered during the month of June.  This resulted in a -3.4% win rate.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/30/2022

Ball State @ Tennessee Player Prop Bets

Ball State @ Tennessee Player Prop Bets

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker has been selected to a fifth preseason watch list and you will be able to place your bets on Hooker for the Vols first game of 2022 versus Ball State.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Aug/30/2022

Where Can I Bet on Albert Pujols Reaching 700 Before the End of the 2022 Season?

Where Can I Bet on Albert Pujols Reaching 700 Before the End of the 2022 Season?

Also BetOnline is offering odds on Aaron Judge surpassing Roger Maris' single season team HR record. The YES pays $25 for every $10 bet.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Aug/30/2022

Houston Cougars Spread vs. UTSA Roadrunners (September 3)

Houston Cougars Spread vs. UTSA Roadrunners (September 3)

Houston is a -4 road dog against UTSA in Week 1.   The power ratings have Houston (46) at 75.27 and UTSA (91) 65.39.  Gambling 911 arrives at a spread of Houston -8, indicating a 4-point overlay.  Oddsmakers have the Cougars winning OVER 9 regular season games in 2022 and Gambling 911 even sees a scenario where Houston can go undefeated.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/30/2022

Houston Cougars Spread vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (September 10)

Houston Cougars Spread vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (September 10)

This is one game where Houston could find itself an underdog this season.  Gambling 911 has a line of Cougars -1 early.  The early power ratings had Houston (46) at 75.27 and Texas Tech (61) 71.97 that gives us the -1 line with a Red Raiders home field advantage. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/30/2022

Anderson Silva vs. Jake Paul Betting Odds: Shift in Favor of The Spider

Anderson Silva vs. Jake Paul Betting Odds: Shift in Favor of The Spider

SportsBetting.ag has moved its odds from Paul -180 to Paul +105, currently. Silva has gone from a +150 underdog to a -135 favorite.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/30/2022

Interesting Facts About Football Games: The Brightest Football Team Today

Interesting Facts About Football Games: The Brightest Football Team Today

Indeed, the popularity of football games has attracted the attention of online casinos in the market. Aside from casino games, they partnered with sports bet systems to advance their platform.   

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Aug/30/2022

Jimmy Garoppolo to Remain With 49ers This Season

Jimmy Garoppolo to Remain With 49ers This Season

Just last month, oddsmakers were offering trade odds on Jimmy Garoppolo.  It appears those odds are coming down following word Jimmy G will be staying with the San Francisco 49ers.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/29/2022

Cincinnati Bearcats Spread vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (September 3)

Cincinnati Bearcats Spread vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (September 3)

One of the marquee games of Week 1 and a test for both teams will be Cincinnati vs. Arkansas.  The Razorbacks come into this one as a -6 favorite at BetUS.  Arkansas (27) had a rating of 79.88.  Cincinnati (31) has a rating of 79.39.  With home field advantage, Gambling911.com has only come up with a line of Razorbacks -2.5 here.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/29/2022

NC State Wolfpack Spread vs. East Carolina (September 3)

NC State Wolfpack Spread vs. East Carolina (September 3)

NC State gets tested immediately versus a decent East Carolina team in Week 1.  They will be facing the Pirates on the road.  Granted East Carolina is favored to win no more than 6 regular season games. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/29/2022

Michigan Wolverines Spread vs. Maryland Terrapins (September 24)

Michigan Wolverines Spread vs. Maryland Terrapins (September 24)

Assuming wins against Colorado State (Michigan was a -30 point favorite), Hawaii (a team that got decimated by a Vanderbilt squad favored to win UNDER 3 regular season games in 2022) and UConn, the Maryland Terps should provide Michigan with the first big test of 2022 come September 24.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/29/2022

Breaking News

Diddy Arrest Video Released: Latest Wagering Markets

Diddy was arrested on federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.  BetUS currently offers  Diddy wagering markets for a release on bail prior to his next court appearance October 9