Sports

Jets Pay $1000 on a $100 Bet to Win Super Bowl With Aaron Rodgers Maybe Playing in NY

Aaron Rodgers appeared on "The Pat McAfee Show" at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday with many wondering if he would announce a move to the New York Jets.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/15/2023

Texas Can't Afford to Look Ahead vs. Colgate in Potential Showdown Against Aggies

There is a very good chance the Longhorns (26-8 Straight Up, 17-17 Against The Spread) will be playing in-state rival Texas A&M this coming weekend.  First, both teams have to get passed their opponents. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/15/2023

Betting Deep Into the NHL Playoffs (2023)

Spring is on the horizon, with the calendar halfway through March, so what better time to look ahead to the best pro sports playoffs leading to the hardest trophy to win? It’s a peek at the NHL’s Stanley Cup playoffs. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/14/2023

Oral Roberts Knocked Out of First Round by Duke

Oral Roberts vs. Duke Betting Line at Blue Devils -6.5

The Golden Eagles lost a mere four games during the regular season.  They faced off against Duke in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament as a +6.5 underdog only to be knocked out. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/14/2023

Bet Which Seed Wins the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship

A number one seed winning the 2023 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship might be a good bet, but the payout odds are dramatically reduced compared to other seeds coming through.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/14/2023

Where Can I Bet the Fighting Illini in This Year's NCAA Tournament Online From Illinois?

Where Can I Bet the Fight Illini in This Year's NCAA Tournament Online From Illinois?

While it is possible to bet the Fighting Illini from the Land of Lincoln in this year's March Madness tournament, one can only do so in-person using a state-operated app. There are other great options where you can place your bets remotely online at BetUS (now celebrating their 29th year in business).

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/13/2023

Auburn Tigers vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds - March Madness 2023

Iowa Hawkeyes Expected to Be Around a No. 9 Seed This March Madness

The Hawkeyes were widely expected to play in this year's Big Dance.  Iowa owned a 19-13 Straight Up record entering March Madness.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/13/2023

Princeton Upsets No. 2 Seed Arizona

The Wildcats had the 4th shortest odds to win the 2023 NCAA College Basketball Championship for a payout potential of $1500 on every $100 bet.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/13/2023

Cavs Bow Out of NCAA Tournament, Lose to Furman

Cavs Return to the Big Dance Following Lackluster 2021-22 Season

Virginia comes into this year's Big Dance having lost to Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship and just 12-18-2 Against The Spread.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/13/2023

West Virginia Loses to Maryland, Fails to Advance in Tournament

West Virginia Faces Off Against Maryland as -2.5 Favorite

West Virginia lost to Maryland 67-65 in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/13/2023

This is How Much Money is Expected to be Bet on 2023 March Madness

This is How Much Money is Expected to be Bet on 2023 March Madness

A quarter of all American adults (68 million) plan to wager $15.5 billion on this year’s NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/13/2023

All the Betting Lines and Futures for the 2023 NCAA Men's Tournament

The 2023 NCAA Men's Tournament is set, and now the brackets and betting begins!

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/13/2023

Texas A&M–Corpus Christi to Face Off Against SE Missouri St. in First Four

The Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders return to the NCAA Men's College Basketball Tournament.  They open as a -4 favorite against the SE Missouri State Redhawks (some books had the number at -4.5). Those 18 and up living in Corpus Christi and across the US can bet this First Four game at BetOnline.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/12/2023

$25,000 March Madness Contest Opens at BetOnline

$25,000 March Madness Contest Opens at BetOnline

The $250,000 Bracket Madness Contest opens for pre-purchase of entries on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 and closes on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 12:15pm ET. All entries purchased after this point will be considered void and will not be eligible for any of the prizes.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/12/2023

Gonzaga to Take on Grand Canyon in First Round of March Madness

The Zags will face No. 14 seed Grand Canyon in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/12/2023

Tide Face Off Against Aggies in Conference Final, Pay $1000 to Win NCAA Championship

Alabama opened as a -9.5 favorite against the Tigers (24-8 straight up) for their semifinal showdown Saturday at 1 pm ET.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/11/2023

UMass-Lowell Finishes as Runner-Up for 2nd Time in Three Years

UMass-Lowell led the America East with 14.6 assists. Ayinde Hikim leads the River Hawks with 3.8.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/11/2023

Bulldogs -5.5 Favorite vs. Cornell in Ivy League Tournament

Bulldogs -5.5 Favorite vs. Cornell in Ivy League Tournament

Everyone in the New Haven, CT area is celebrating the success of Yale in college basketball.  Not only had they gone 20-7 Straight Up as of March 11, 2023, the Bulldogs were a nearly impressive 16-8-1 Against The Spread.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/11/2023

Where Can I Bet Sports Near Columbus Ohio?

Buckeyes Lowest Seed to Ever Reach the Big Ten Semifinals

No. 13 seed Ohio St. reached the semifinals after beating the Spartans 68-58 on Friday March 10.  They were set to face off against Purdue, a team with just five losses on the season, Saturday.  The Buckeyes opened as a +6.5 dog.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Mar/10/2023

Huskies Favored to win the Big East Championship, Face Marquette Friday Night

While Connecticut now offers state regulated apps, other sites available to those in the state like Bovada and BetOnline typically offer more generous welcome bonus.  More importantly, you can bet on your beloved Huskies (18 and up).

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Mar/10/2023

Southeast Missouri State Pays Out $50K Should They Win 2023 Championship

Southeast Missouri State Pays Out $50K Should They Win 2023 Championship

The bets are likely to come in fast and furious in and around the city of Cape Girardeau, MO this season.  That's because local favorites Southeast Missouri State have received an automatic bid into the 2023 NCAA Men's Tournament.  Betting is only available via one's mobile devices or laptop as the state does not regulate sports wagering.  18 and up welcome.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/10/2023

Thoughts About Records

Thoughts About Records

People will seemingly go to incredible lengths to discount the success of others. What it typically boils down to is how older people glorify their own eras. In the debate about records, there is always a different set of rules when it comes to breaking them.

Submitted by Tony Caliente on, Mar/09/2023

24 Prop Bets Specific to the Island Green - 2023 The Players Championship

24 Prop Bets Specific to the Island Green - 2023 The Players Championship

The oddsmakers expect a ton of balls to find the water on No. 17 during the week (52 or 53 is the estimate).

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/08/2023

Panthers Favored to Pick No. 1 in 2023 NFL Draft

Panthers Favored to Pick No. 1 in 2023 NFL Draft

The Carolina Panthers are expected to trade up for the No. 1 pick in April's NFL Draft, at least according to the oddsmakers' latest numbers.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/08/2023

Odds to Win the 2023 Players Championship

Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy are coming in as the odds-on favorites and would pay out $900 for every $100 bet (+900).

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/07/2023

March Madness Stats & Facts + 2023’s Best Cities for College Basketball Fans

With March Madness just a week away, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its March Madness Stats & Facts infographic, as well as its report on 2023’s Best Cities for College Basketball Fans (with expert commentary), to help get hoops lovers psyched for this magical time of year.

Submitted by Press Release on, Mar/07/2023

Saints Super Bowl Odds After Derek Carr Signing Move From 40-1 to 25-1

Saints Super Bowl Odds After Derek Carr Signing Move From 40-1 to 25-1

Derek Carr is reportedly heading to the Big Easy to join the New Orleans Saints.  The deal is said to be worth $150M over four years, including $100M in total guarantees.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mar/06/2023

Jones vs. Miocic Odds Continue to Lengthen

Jones vs. Miocic Odds Continue to Lengthen

After Jon Jones’ dominating performance Saturday night against Ciryl Gane, bettors are backing him in a big way in a potential bout against Stipe Miocic.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mar/06/2023

Jon Jones Returns to Win UFC Heavyweight Title in 1st Round

Jon Jones Returns to Win UFC Heavyweight Title in 1st Round

Jon Jones ended a three-year sabbatical from the UFC, moved up to its highest weight class and then left no doubt Saturday night about his place in the sport’s history.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Mar/05/2023

Where Can I Bet Sports Near Bakersfield California?

There are no retail sportsbooks in the Bakersfield, California area.  You can still bet sports from Bakersfield using your mobile device or laptop courtesy of our friends at BetOnline.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Mar/04/2023

Breaking News

What Will Explode Next? Betting Market Opens on Israel Lebanon War

Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of sophisticated, deadly attacks that targeted an extraordinary number of people.