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SidePrize.com The Answer to Both Traditional and Daily Fantasy Linkage

With the launch of Atlanta-based SidePrize last week, there is now a way for players to enjoy both worlds of Fantasy Sports: Traditional and Daily.

DraftKings MLB $250K Swing for the Fences Contest Pays $100K

(Gambling911.com Fantasy Sports Wire) – The DraftKings MLB $250K Swing for the Fences contest pays $100,000 for the 1^st prize, $10,000 for 2^nd and $5000 for 3^rd.  This contest was limited to 95825 with a $3.00 entry fee.  The 18230^th position and better

DraftKings UFC Fight Night 69 Contests, Betting Odds

DraftKings.com was hosting a few dozen UFC Fight Night 69 contests, some of which pay a significant amount of money.  MyBookie.ag, meanwhile, has your latest UFC Fight Night betting odds.

MMA $12K Takedown [$12,000 Guaranteed]:

Brewers vs. Rockies Betting Line June 19: Colorado 51-12 at Home With De La Rosa

(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire)  The Brewers vs. Rockies betting line had Colorado at -153, Milwaukee at +139 and the total 10.5.  Colorado won the last four games in this series.  The OVER is 18-6-2 in the last 26 meetings.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Taylor Jungmann (1-1, 2.25 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Jorge De La Rosa (4-2, 4.91)

Angels vs. A’s Series Betting Line – June 19: Sonny Grey .191 vs. LA

(Gambling911.com Sports Betting Wire)  The Angels vs. A’s betting line had LA as a +144 visiting dog, Oakland at -155 and the total set at 7. 

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Matt Shoemaker (4-5, 4.85 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Sonny Gray (8-3, 1.60)

Shoemaker allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits in 5 2/3 innings on Sunday to take the loss in an 8-1 setback to Oakland.  Shoemaker has kept the ball in the park in each of his last four outings after permitting nine homers in his previous four.   The Angels are 10-1 in Shoemakers last 11 road starts.

UGA Bookies Are Finance, Economics Majors: Felony Warrants Issued in Athens

(Gambling911 News Wire) – Two University of Georgia students have been charged with running a lucrative commercial bookie business on the campus.  Authorities issued felony warrants following an investigation that started in November when UGA police received a hot tip.

Named in the warrants are Max Richard Braun, 22, and Brad Kirschner, 21, neither of whom were arrested as of Friday morning.  Braun is also wanted for alleged cocaine possession.

Pirates vs. White Sox Series Betting Line – June 18

(G911 Sports Wire) The Pirates vs. White Sox series betting line for Thursday featured a line of Pittsburgh -135, Chicago +125 and a total that was hovering between 7 and 7.5. Pittsburgh is 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Chicago.  The UNDER is 9-1 in PIT last 10 overall.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Pirates RH Gerrit Cole (10-2, 1.71 ERA) vs. White Sox RH Jeff Samardzija (4-4, 4.84)

Rangers vs. Dodgers Series Betting Line – June 18

(G911 Sports Wire) The Rangers vs. Dodgers series betting line for Thursday featured a line of Texas +218, LA -237 and the total at 7.5.  The Dodgers will be an especially difficult team to wager on due to this high price.  Still, bettors might have an edge here knowing that the Rangers are 9-1 in their last interleague games.

DraftKings Fantasy Golf Strategies – US Open

Whether you are entering one of a few dozen Fantasy Golf contests being offered by DraftKings or looking to bet the US Open, the following strategies should be useful. *Note that betting on this year’s US Open is available before and after each day’s play with updated odds.

DraftKings British Open Millionaire Maker Announced as US Open Contest Sold Out

(G911 Fantasy Sports Wire) - DraftKings.com has announced that the PGA Millionaire Maker for the US Open is now sold out.  With a small number of satellites still going, DraftKings was allowing tickets to be converted to DK dollars or an entry into the British Open Millionaire Maker on July 16, 2015.  The British Open is commonly referred to as just The Open.  It is one of the most wagered on events in the UK.

Contest details appear below.  Drafting for this event was not yet available on June 17.

Rays vs. Nationals Series Betting Odds - June 17

Carrie Stroup here with your Rays vs. Nationals series betting odds for June 17

Sportsbook.ag Line: Washington -156, Tampa Bay +141, Total: 7.5                                                                   

2016 NBA Championship Betting Odds Released: Warriors at 6-1

Sportsbook.ag has released its 2016 NBA Championship betting odds and, if you think the Warriors will repeat, you’ll want to jump on these early 6-1 odds now.  Odds will not change once locked in.

Golden State won its first NBA Championship in twenty years Tuesday night.

DOTA 2 Matches Betting Odds – June 24 through 27

(G911 Sports Wire) – You will soon be able to bet on DOTA 2 matches with odds being offered beginning June 24 and going through June 27.  LGD Gaming opens as huge -1000 odds favorites to beat Team Braveheart on the 24^th.  The competition gets tighter on Thursday June 25 as Hypergloryteam is favored -200 to beat VG Potential at +140.  Friday’s match features Invictus Gaming as a -250 favorite going up against EHOME at near 2/1 odds.  Finally, we have the Saturday June 27^th matchup between CDEC (5/1 odds) and Vici Gaming (-1000), another perceived lopsided affair. 

Cardinals vs. Twins Series Betting Pick, Latest Lines: 11 Straight Games Go Under

(G911 Sports Wire) – Gambling911.com has your latest Cardinals vs. Twins series betting pick and latest lines for Wednesday’s game.  PITCHING MATCHUP: Cardinals RH Carlos Martinez (7-2, 2.93 ERA) vs. Twins LH Tommy Milone (2-1, 4.15)  Martinez is dominating opponents of late and is 4-0 with a 0.80 ERA in his last five starts.  Martinez is making his first appearance against the Twins.  His team is a -118 road favorite here.  Milone faced St.