Sports
Odds to Win the 2015 Kentucky Derby: Carpe Diem
The odds to win the 2015 Kentucky Derby for Carpe Diem early in the week were set at 4/1 for a potential payout of $400 for every $100 bet or $40 for every $10 bet.
Can Carpe Diem overtake favorite American Pharoah?
Fantasy Sports Not Just an American Fad: Becoming Huge in Europe
LEEDS, England -- Wagering on fantasy sports isn't becoming a big thing just in the United States.
It's also getting huge internationally, especially in Europe.
One of the main reasons for the popularity of fantasy sports is that it's tailored to the local market and the local sports culture.
In the USA, fantasy sports thrive on football, basketball, baseball and hockey.
In Europe, it's all about soccer.
Rockies vs. Diamondbacks DFS Picks – April 27
Gambling911.com has your Rockies vs. Diamondbacks DFS picks for April 27.
Rafael Ynoa has gone 4-for-11 in recent days with two runs. He is 3-for-3 versus opposing starting pitcher Chase Anderson of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Justin Morneau has had 8 hits with 22 at bats over the last seven days. He’s 4-for-12 against Anderson with one double.
Nationals vs. Braves Betting Pick, DFS Plays - April 27: Fister 1.23 ERA vs. Atlanta
Gambling911.com has your Nationals vs. Braves series betting pick and a daily fantasy play for April 27.
Best Bets – UNDER 7
Best DFS Picks – Doug Fister $7.6K
PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Doug Fister (1-0, 2.37 ERA) vs. Braves LH Eric Stults (0-1, 4.50)
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – April 27
Gambling911.com has your Blue Jays vs. Red Sox series betting pick and DFS plays for April 27.
Best Bets – Blue Jays +131
Best DFS Picks – Russell Martin, Josh Donaldson
Pitching Matchup - Blue Jays RH Aaron Sanchez (1-2, 5.14 ERA) vs. Red Sox RH Joe Kelly (1-0, 4.08)
Hawks vs. Nets Game 5 Betting Line – 2015 NBA Playoffs
Carrie Stroup here with your Hawks vs. Nets Game 5 betting line for the 2015 NBA Playoffs.
Eastern Conference - First Round – Game 4
Sportsbook.ag Line: Atlanta -5, Total: 197.5
Royals vs. Indians Series Betting Picks Picks, DFS Plays – April 27
Gambling911.com has your Royals vs. Indians series betting picks and DFS plays for April 27.
Best Bets – Cleveland -142 (Sportsbook.ag)
Jameis Winston Number One NFL Draft Odds Betting Suspended Amidst Rumors
Based on the constant rumors and speculation in the media, and the volume of bets taken, Sportsbook.ag has announced it suspended odds on Jameis Winston to go No.1 pick 3 days before the draft.
MLB Series Betting Strategies: April 27 Thru 29
Gambling911.com has your MLB series betting strategies for the period April 27 thru 29.
Royals vs. Indians – Cleveland has won six of the last seven in this series. The away team has won five of the last six. Two of the last three games of this series played in Cleveland has gone OVER 7.
Jimmy Vaccaro: Vegas Derby Record Could be Set Thanks to Mayweather-Pacquiao
Oddsmakers in Vegas aren’t just anticipated huge action on this weekend’s highly anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao. The Kentucky Derby is happening that very same day (May 2) and at least one oddsmaker believes that fight could help to set Derby betting records.
Royals vs. Indians Series Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks – April 27 Thru 29
Gambling911.com has your Royals vs. Indians series daily fantasy Baseball picks for the period April 27 thru 29.
Best Picks April 27 – Mike Moustakas, Jason Kipnis, Carlos Santana
Best Picks April 28 – Alcides Escobar, Mike Moustakas, Michael Brantley, Jason Kipnis, Brandon Moss, Ryan Rayburn
Odds of Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight Ending in a Draw: Not Common But Possible
Carrie Stroup here with your latest Mayweather-Pacquiao fight betting and odds of this one ending in a draw.
Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight Odds – First Jab or Punch Landed
Carrie Stroup here with your Mayweather-Pacquiao fight odds and today we look at the first jab or punch landed.
Odds of Floyd Mayweather Winning by Decision the -135 Favorite
Five division world champion fighter Floyd Mayweather had odds of winning by decision the favorite at -135 for his much anticipated May 2 fight against Manny Pacquiao.
Clippers vs. Spurs Game 4 Betting Line, DFS Picks – 2015 NBA Playoffs
The Clippers vs. Spurs Game 4 betting line had San Antonio as a -6 home favorite as they look to go up 3-1 in the series. LA has covered in two of the three games of this series.
Cavs vs. Celtics Game 4 Betting Line, DFS Picks – 2015 NBA Playoffs
The Cavs vs. Celtics Game 4 betting line had Cleveland as a -7.5 road favorite as they look to sweep this first Playoff series. They have covered the current spread in all three games so far.
Cleveland’s Lebron James continues to offer great value to daily fantasy sports players, even priced at $11.1K, with over 60 fantasy points scored.
Twins vs. Mariners Series Betting Pick – April 26
Gambling911.com has your Twins vs. Mariners series betting pick and some daily fantasy baseball plays for Sunday afternoon.
Best Bets – UNDER 7.5
Best DFS Picks – NA
PITCHING MATCHUP: Twins RH Kyle Gibson (1-2, 5.87 ERA) vs. Mariners LH Roenis Elias (2014: 10-12, 3.85)
Giants vs. Rockies Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – April 26
Gambling911.com has your Giants vs. Rockies series betting pick and some daily fantasy baseball plays for Sunday afternoon.
Best Bets – UNDER 10
Best DFS Picks – Angel Pagan, Nolan Arenado, Nick Hundley
PITCHING MATCHUP: Giants RH Tim Lincecum (1-1, 2.00 ERA) vs. Rockies LH Tyler Matzek (1-0, 2.40)
The UNDER is 12-3-3 in the last 16 meetings between these two clubs in Colorado.
Indians vs. Tigers Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – April 26
Gambling911.com has your Indians vs. Tigers series betting pick and some daily fantasy baseball plays for Sunday afternoon.
Best Bets – OVER 8.5
Best DFS Picks – Miguel Cabrera, JD Martinez, Michael Brantley
PITCHING MATCHUP: Indians RHP Carlos Carrasco (2-1, 2.38 ERA) vs. Tigers LHP Kyle Lobstein (1-1, 3.27 ERA)
Prior to yesterday, the OVER was 8-0 in this series.
FanDuel Gets Naming Rights on Floyd Mayweather Trunks
The world leader in daily fantasy sports, FanDuel.com, announced this week it has purchased the naming rights to none other than Floyd Mayweather’s trunks. He will have them on full display during his highly anticipated May 2 bout with Manny Pacquiao.
As part of the deal FanDuel will award six tickets to the welterweight fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Bet How Many Rounds Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Fight Will Go
One can bet on how many rounds the May 2 Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight will go at Sportsbook.ag.
Dodgers vs. Padres Series Betting Pick, DFS Picks – April 25
Gambling911.com has your Dodgers vs. Padres series betting pick and daily fantasy Baseball picks for April 25.
Best Bets – OVER 6.5 (Sportsbook.ag)
Blue Jays vs. Rays Series DFS Plays – April 25 and 26
Gambling911.com has your Blue Jays vs. Rays series DFS picks for April 25 and 26.
Best Bets – NA
Best Bets Forecast (April 26) - Consider the UNDER (depends on total and further review)
Best DFS Picks – (April 25) - Josh Donaldson
Best DFS Picks – (April 26) – Justin Smoak
Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers Game 3 NBA Playoffs Betting Odds
Carrie Stroup here with your Grizzlies vs. Trail Blazers Game 3 NBA Playoffs betting odds for Saturday.
Western Conference - First Round – Game 3
Sportsbook.ag Line: Portland -3.0, Total: 190
Goodell Addresses Daily Fantasy Sports, Gambling and the NFL
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the Associated Press Sports Editors group Friday on a number of topics, including daily fantasy sports and the role gambling may play in the National Football League (NFL).
In particular, Goodell referenced a number of sponsorship deals between individual NFL franchises (and other professional sports teams) with daily fantasy companies the likes of DraftKings and FanDuel.
From the Canadian Press:
Nationals vs. Marlins Series Betting Picks, DFS Plays – April 25 and 26
Gambling911.com has your Nationals vs. Marlins series betting and DFS plays for April 25 and 26. Note that seven of the last eight in this series have gone UNDER the current total.
Best Bets (April 25) – UNDER 7.5
Best DFS Picks (April 25) – Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell Ozuna
Astros vs. Athletics Series DFS Plays – April 25 and 26
Gambling911.com has your Astros vs. Athletics series DFS plays for April 25 and 26.
Best Bets (April 25) – NA
Best DFS Picks (April 25) - Josh Reddick, Marcus Semien
Best DFS Picks (April 26) – Jed Lowrie, Jose Altuve
PITCHING MATCHUP (April 25): Astros RH Scott Feldman (1-2, 5.09 ERA) vs. Athletics RH Kendall Graveman (1-1, 6.94)
Diddy and Mark Wahlberg Place $250K Bet on Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight
Over the past 24 hours, two of the entertainment industry’s richest men – music mogul P. Diddy and actor/producer Mark Wahlberg – have placed a $250K bet on the much ballyhooed Mayweather-Pacquiao fight (May 2).
Diddy is back Mayweather while Wahlberg is all over PacMan.
Where Can I Bet The Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight Online?
This is a common question many have been asking us at Gambling911.com, even those who have never placed a wager in their life: Where can I bet the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight online?
Royals vs. White Sox Series Betting Pick, DFS Plays – April 25
Gambling911.com has your Royals vs. White Sox series betting pick for April 25.
Best Bets – UNDER 8
Best DFS Picks – John Danks, Eric Hosmer
PITCHING MATCHUP: Royals RH Edinson Volquez (2-1, 1.99 ERA) vs. White Sox LH John Danks (0-2, 6.06)
These two pitchers went up against each other on April 9 with a final score of 4-1 with KC waking away with the victory.
