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TNT Says NBA Return Doubled Pre-COVID Ratings

TNT Says NBA Return Doubled Pre-COVID Ratings

Dave Mason of BetOnline reported that the Clippers-Lakers Thursday night game would become the most wagered on of the NBA season.  Indeed, TNT confirmed that the audience was substantial of the league's return following a shutdown caused by Covid-19.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Aug/01/2020

New York City FC vs. Portland Timbers Picks, Betting Odds August 1

New York City FC vs. Portland Timbers Picks, Betting Odds August 1

Portland Timbers haven't allowed a single goal in their last 3 consecutive away clashes with New York City FC in Major League Soccer.  Those games all stayed UNDER 3.5.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/01/2020

Rob Manfred Says "We Are Playing" But That Players Need to do Better

Less than a day after warning that the already abbreviated Major League Baseball season could be halted, Commissioner Rob Manfred reassured "We are playing" in an interview with ESPN's Karl Ravech.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/01/2020

L.A. Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Odds - August 1

The LA Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors game Saturday starts at 8:30 pm ET and features a line of Lakers -2.5 or -3 depending on the book

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Aug/01/2020

New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers Betting Odds - August 1

New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers Betting Odds - August 1

The New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Clippers game Saturday starts at 6 pm ET and features a line of Clippers -5.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Aug/01/2020

Report: More Cardinals Test Postive for Covid-19

Report: More Cardinals Test Postive for Covid-19

At least four and anywhere up to six individuals with the St. Louis Cardinals organization tested positive for Covid-19 Saturday resulting in their Saturday game against the Brewers being postponed.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Aug/01/2020

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Odds, Preview August 1

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Odds, Preview August 1

The Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers game Saturday starts at 3 pm ET and features a line of Edmonton -147, Chicago +127. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/01/2020

Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Odds - August 1

The Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma Thunder game Saturday starts at 3:30 pm ET and features a line of OKC -1.5. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/01/2020

Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Odds, Free Pick - August 1

The Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets game Saturday starts at 1 pm ET and features a line of Miami -2.5.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/01/2020

Will Rays-Orioles Game Be Delayed, Postponed, Cancelled?

Will Rays-Orioles Game Be Delayed, Postponed, Cancelled?

The weather forecast is not looking good for today's Rays-Orioles game.  Words you rarely see on a site that promotes gambling: You may want to hold off on that bet.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/01/2020

Rob Manfred, Union Talk as Major League Baseball Grapples With Coronavirus

With six teams idled Friday by the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to union leader Tony Clark about the importance of players following the sport’s coronavirus protocols. 

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jul/31/2020

Pac-12 Approves 10-Game Conference-Only Slate for Football

Pac-12 Approves 10-Game Conference-Only Slate for Football

The Pac-12 has approved a 10-game, conference-only fall schedule for football to begin on Sept. 26 with "a lot of built in flexibility," the conference announced Friday.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/31/2020

San Jose Earthquakes - Minnesota United Picks, Betting Odds August 1

 San Jose Earthquakes - Minnesota United Picks, Betting Odds July 31

The last six games in this series have had 3 or more goals scored with five going over 4 goals scored.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/31/2020

Rangers-Giants Betting Line, Odds, Preview July 31

Rangers-Giants Betting Line, Odds, Preview July 31

The Rangers-Giants game Friday takes place at 9 pm ET on ESPN2. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/31/2020

Cardinals-Brewers Game Friday Postponed Due to Two Covid Cases

 Cardinals-Brewers Game Friday Postponed Due to Two Covid Cases

All bets are off for Friday's Cardinals-Brewers game due to two positive Covid-19 test results.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/31/2020

UFC Odds – UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan

UFC Odds – UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan

It’s back to base camp for the UFC, returning to the APEX in Las Vegas after four successful tours on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi for UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Jul/31/2020

Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

Add another sport to the list of leagues that is making its return to action. The NHL is back this weekend, with the 24 remaining teams set to begin in the bubbles of Edmonton and Toronto. In Toronto, one of the Eastern Conference matchups starts their best-of-five series on Saturday, as the No. 12 Montreal Canadiens take on the No. 5 Pittsburgh Penguins. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/31/2020

Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

The NBA is returning to action in a way we've never seen; 22 teams playing inside of a "bubble" staged in Orlando, Florida. One of the first games we are set to see are the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks, two Western Conference rivals who feel like they are in a position to contend and win the most unique NBA championship in league history.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/31/2020

MLB to Go 7 Innings for Doubleheaders

MLB to Go 7 Innings for Doubleheaders

Major League Baseball and the players union have agreed to play 7 inning doubleheaders.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/30/2020

Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City Picks, Betting Odds July 30

Philadelphia Union vs. Sporting Kansas City Picks, Betting Odds July 30

Philadelphia Union (5/2) vs. Sporting Kansas City (1) Draw (5/2) betting markets, odds and tips are can be found here

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/30/2020

"Insane" Action on Clippers-Lakers Game Thursday Night

"Insane" Action on Clippers-Lakers Game Thursday Night

Dave Mason of BetOnline is reporting "insane action" on Thursday's night's late game between the LA Clippers and LA Lakers.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/30/2020

SEC to Play 10-Game, Conference-Only Football Schedule

SEC to Play 10-Game, Conference-Only Football Schedule

The SEC presidents and chancellors on Thursday approved a 10-game, conference-only football schedule for the fall that begins on Sept. 26, sources confirmed to ESPN. The SEC title game is scheduled for Dec. 19.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jul/30/2020

Hill's Asher in Line of Fire Following Twitter Tirade Attacking Offshores

Hill's Asher in Line of Fire Following Twitter Tirade Attacking Offshores

VSiN's Gill Alexander @beatingthebook is the latest to lash out at William Hill CEO Joe Asher for his attack on the offshore sports betting industry.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/30/2020

Will Cubs-Reds Game Be Delayed, Postponed, Cancelled?

Will Cubs-Reds Game Be Delayed, Postponed, Cancelled?

The weather forecast is not looking good for Thursday night's Cubs-Reds game.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/30/2020

Phillies Covid Clubhouse, Marlins Leave Their Germs, Two Catch Virus

The Philadelphia Phillies have shut down all activities at Citizens Bank Park after a member of the coaching staff and a member of the home clubhouse staff tested positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed on Thursday. No Phillies players are yet to test positive. The clubhouse was utilized by the visiting Miami Marlins last weekend with 19 of their players and coaching staff testing positive.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jul/30/2020

NBA Betting – Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks

NBA Betting – Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks

With the return of the NBA we get to type the name Antetokounmpo in every article relating to the Milwaukee Bucks, and even some that don’t. The MVP front-runner leads his squad back on the court Saturday against the Boston Celtics after the Bucks posted a league-best 53-12 ledger before the shutdown.

Submitted by Phil Simon on, Jul/30/2020

Chiefs Take Hit With RB Damien Williams Opting Out of 2020 Season

Chiefs Take Hit With RB Damien Williams Opting Out of 2020 Season

The Kansas City Chiefs remain the favorite to win the 2021 Super Bowl (+325) but took a hit late Wednesday when it was revealed star running back Damien Williams will opt out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/30/2020

DraftKings Becomes PGA TOUR’s First Official Betting Operator

DraftKings Becomes PGA TOUR’s First Official Betting Operator

The PGA TOUR and DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG), have announced an expansion of their multi-year content and marketing relationship today that now designates DraftKings as the first “Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR.” In July 2019, DraftKings became the TOUR’s first “Official Daily Fantasy Game of the PGA TOUR” as part of a multi-year, exclusive arrangement.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jul/29/2020

Pro Sports Bettor Goes on Epic Twitter Rant Against Will Hill

Pro Sports Bettor Goes on Epic Twitter Rant Against Will Hill

A popular professional sports bettor blasted bookmaker Wililam Hill Wednesday in epic fashion.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/29/2020

Report: MLB Considers 7 Inning Double Headers

Report: MLB Considers 7 Inning Double Headers

Following a series of game disruptions brought on by a Covid-19 outbreak among Marlins players, Major League Baseball is said to be contemplating making up these games through seven inning double headers.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Jul/29/2020

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