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Jazz vs. Pelicans Head to Head Betting Stats - July 2020

Jazz vs. Pelicans Head to Head Betting Stats - July 2020

The Utah Jazz take on the New Orleans Pelicans on a neutral court in Orlando to kick off the NBA 2020 rebooted season July 30.   This one was a PICK'EM. 

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/27/2020

What Are the Most Important Early Games With the NBA Reboot in 2020?

What Are the Most Important Early Games With the NBA Reboot in 2020?

The NBA reboot schedule is out for 2020 and there are some critical games we look at below, including one that tips off the first day back July 30.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/27/2020

NBA 2020 Restart Schedule Unveiled

NBA 2020 Restart Schedule Unveiled

The NBA has released its reboot schedule beginning Thursday July 30.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/26/2020

NBA Commish: "Restart Plan Moving Forward, Nothing Risk Free"

NBA Commish: "Restart Plan Moving Forward, Nothing Risk Free"

With 16 of 302 NBA players testing positive for the coronavirus and Florida cases rising to nearly 9000 in a day, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver reitterated his intention to move forward with a plan that will see the league complete its 2020 season in a closed campus environment in Orlando.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/26/2020

16 NBA Players Test Positive for Covid-19

16 NBA Players Test Positive for Covid-19

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association said that 16 players tested positive for coronavirus in the first wave of mandatory tests done in preparation for the restart of the season, though most have been unidentified.   The new season is set to begin July 31.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/26/2020

Lots of NBA Players Testing Positive for Covid-19 Well Ahead of Season Start

Lots of NBA Players Testing Positive for Covid-19 Well Ahead of Season Start

Mandatory testing for Covid-19 is revealing quite a few positive results among NBA players, most of which are either asymptomatic or experiencing only mild symptoms.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/25/2020

How the NBA Covid-19 Tracking Rings Will Work

How the NBA Covid-19 Tracking Rings Will Work

Everyone wants the NBA reboot to work in Orlando.  A Covid-19 tracking ring may be the key to this season's succcess.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Jun/25/2020

Kings Jabari Parker Tests Positive for Covid-19, Will Join Team in Orlando

Kings Jabari Parker Tests Positive for Covid-19, Will Join Team in Orlando

Indiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon and Sacramento Kings forward Jabari Parker both revealed Wednesday that they have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jun/24/2020

More Athletes Test Positive for Covid-19

More Athletes Test Positive for Covid-19

More athletes across the spectrum of sports are reporting positive results for the coronavirus.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/24/2020

Rings to Help NBA Players Identify Covid-19 Early, A Problem With the Plan

Rings to Help NBA Players Identify Covid-19 Early, A Problem With the Plan

The NBA has partnered with Oura Health to provide every interested player and staff member a ring that could help identify “presymptomatic illnesses” related to COVID-19.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/22/2020

NBA Concerns Over Florida Covid-19 Spikes, MLBPA Votes Sunday

NBA Concerns Over Florida Covid-19 Spikes, MLBPA Delays Play Vote

NBA will implement its bubble play beginning in July with teams slated to take part in the league's game plan arriving within the first two weeks of the month.  This will be occurring at a time when Covid-19 cases are spiking in the state of Florida.  Orlando will host the NBA rebooted season.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/21/2020

Only Eight NBA Teams Left Mid-September, 100% Chance of MLB Season

Only Eight NBA Teams Left Mid-September, 100% Chance of MLB Season

A 22-team restart is set for the NBA in Orlando.  And by mid-September it looks like only eight teams will remain.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Jun/11/2020

NBA Owners Approve 22-Team Restart Plan

NBA Owners Approve 22-Team Restart Plan

The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved a 22-team format for restarting the league season in late July at the Disney campus near Orlando, Florida, another major step toward getting teams back onto the court and playing games again.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/04/2020

NBA Board of Governors Approves Restart, MLB Season Looking Less Likely

NBA Board of Governors Approves Restart, MLB Season Looking Less Likely

The NBA's board of governors intends to approve a league proposal on a 22-team format to restart the season in Orlando, Florida, sources told ESPN.  The season came to an abrupt halt March 11 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Jun/03/2020

NBA Closer to Restarting, Vote on Thursday, MLS Vote Wednesday

NBA Closer to Restarting, Vote on Thursday, MLS Vote Wednesday

The NBA is planning a Thursday vote of the league's board of governors -- with owners expected to approve commissioner Adam Silver's recommendation on a format to restart the season in Orlando, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Ramona Shelburne.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Jun/02/2020

MLBPA Proposes Longer Season to Offset Lost Revenue, NBA Targets July 31 for Restart

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is reportedly going to suggest an extended season beyond October as a means of countering the owners desire to cut player salaries.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/30/2020

NBA Talks of Resuming Season in Orlando, MLB to Present Players With New Proposal

NBA Talks of Resuming Season in Orlando, MLB to Present Players With New Proposal

The NBA has entered into exploratory conversations with the Walt Disney Company about restarting the remainder of its season at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, in late July, NBA spokesperson Mike Bass told ESPN Saturday.  The remainder of the season was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/23/2020

The Final Dance: Horace Grant sounds OFF on Michael Jordan, Denies He was Source of Leaks (Video)

The Final Dance: Horace Grant sounds OFF on Michael Jordan, Denies He was Source of Leaks (Video)

The final episode of the Michael Jordan documentary ‘Last Dance’ aired this past Sunday but that doesn’t mean the drama has ended.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/20/2020

Commissioner Gary Bettman Hints at 24-Team Return for NHL

National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Betman is looking for a return to play with 24 teams at two selected hubs.  The NHL, like most sports, halted due to a worldwide pandemic.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/18/2020

Italian Soccer Targets June 13 Return, Optimism Grows in NBA

Italian Soccer Targets June 13 Return, Optimism Grows in NBA

Following news that German and Spain soccer is set to return in the coming weeks, Italian Serie A soccer is now targeting June 13 for its reboot.  Italy was among the most devastated countries amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/13/2020

NBA Teams Allowed to Test Asymptomatic Players, Staff for Coronavirus

NBA Teams Allowed to Test Asymptomatic Players, Staff for Coronavirus

As the NBA inches closer to resuming its season, it was announced on Friday that testing can now be conducted on asymptomatic players at some facilities.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, May/08/2020

NBA Conference Call Friday as League Gets Closer to Making Return Decision

NBA Conference Call Friday as League Gets Closer to Making Return Decision

The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association are scheduled to host a conference call for all players Friday to field and address such concerns, sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/07/2020

Vegas Makes Formal Offer for NBA to Finish Season, Orlando Favored

Vegas Makes Formal Offer for NBA to Finish Season, Orlando Favored

According to The New York Times, Las Vegas officials have sent in a formal offer to the NBA to have them finish the season there. Their offer included:

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, May/03/2020

'Last Dance' Jordan Documentary: Murder of Dad, First Retirement Not Related to Gambling

'Last Dance' Jordan Documentary: Murder of Dad, First Retirement Not Related to Gambling

With the Michael Jordan documentary "Last Dance" topping Netflix's "Tiger King" as the most popular documentary, there has been quite a bit of talk in regard to the NBA basketball great's enthusiasm for gambling. 

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, May/03/2020

MGM Grand in Las Vegas Wants to Host NBA ‘Bubble’ with Courts, Lounges, Spas, Even Gambling

MGM Grand in Las Vegas Wants to Host NBA ‘Bubble’ with Courts, Lounges, Spas, Even Gambling

The MGM Grand in Las Vegas has stepped forward to say it wants to host NBA bubble games, those without spectators, should the league wish to complete its season.  The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a pause of the NBA 2020 season as well as most sports globally.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, May/02/2020

The NBA is Reopening Their Practice Facilities: NHL Reboot Plans Intensify

The NBA is Reopening Their Practice Facilities: NHL Reboot Plans Intensify

In a sign that the NBA could be about to reboot its season, the league has announced that practice facilities can reopen in states that no longer have stay-at home or shelter-at-home orders.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/25/2020

NBA Draft Needs for Bottom Five Teams

NBA Draft Needs for Bottom Five Teams

It is pretty clear that for a team that falls into the bottom five of the league, that they need more talent. This 2020 class features a whole lot of it, and so a few lucky teams that land the top picks will have a chance to improve significantly in 2020-21.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/15/2020

NBA2K20 - Odds to Win the Virtual League - Where to Bet Online

NBA2K20 - Odds to Win the Virtual League - Where to Bet Online

The odds to win NBA2K20 are available for betting now at Jazz Sports, and no coronavirus pandemic is getting in the way of this virtual sport.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Apr/13/2020

Teams United in Pushing NBA Draft Back, King James Wants to Play

Teams United in Pushing NBA Draft Back, King James Wants to Play

In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, many NBA teams are united in hopes of encouraging the league office to push the date of the draft from June 25 to no sooner than Aug. 1, sources tell ESPN.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Apr/12/2020

WWE Going Live Again and Betting Will Likely Be Available, NBA Getting Close?

WWE is resuming live programming for Monday Night Raw, NXT and SmackDown this week while much of the world remains on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/12/2020

Breaking News

PricePerPlayer Puts More Dollars in Your Pocket as a Bookie

The primary reason that someone goes into business is to make a profit selling a product or service. The main reason why so many people fail at accomplishing this goal is the lack of having the proper business tools to turn their dream into a reality. 

Giants Agree to Cut Jones

Giants Agree to Cut Jones

Tommy DeVito will make his first start of the season Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. DeVito won three games as a starter in 2023.  The line has remained at +5.5.