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Best NRFI Picks Today – No Runs First Inning Bets
Interested in the best NRFI bets today? You’ve come to the right place since our MLB experts share their no runs first inning picks on a daily basis! We go through the odds of the top MLB betting sites to pick the highest value picks for this market.
You will find our top NRFI predictions in the table below, but we also share our reasoning for each bet and our overall strategy later in this ar...
2024 NHL Stanley Cup Odds and Predictions
The 2024 Stanley Cup odds have changed multiple times throughout the season, but we still don’t have a clear favorite. The battle for the NHL Championship will go down to the wire, producing high prices even for the favorites.
If you add the info on at all teams we have, thanks to the standings and records, it feels like a great moment to share my Stanley Cup predictions and best bets availabl...
Survivor Betting Odds: Who Will Win Season 46?
As Jeff Probst and 18 new castaways prepare for the 46th season of Survivor, entertainment betting sites have released their latest round of Survivor odds.
The hit CBS reality TV show returns to Fiji for another season of the ultimate outdoor survival contest. Read on for everything you need to know about betting on Survivor 46.
We will be adding the updated odds, analysis, and predicti...
WNBA 2024 MVP Betting Odds And Predictions
In anticipation of a huge season for women’s basketball, the opening 2024 WNBA MVP odds have been released at online sportsbooks. With the season quickly approaching, now is the best time to assemble your WNBA betting strategy!
As women’s sports continue to grow in popularity, the 2024 WNBA campaign is being met with plenty of fanfare. Caitlin Clark’s rookie year is the most highly awaited sea...
Copa America 2024 Group A Odds: Will Argentina Cruise To Win?
The 2024 Copa America Group A odds are now live at the best soccer betting sites, and no one will be shocked that Argentina is favored to finish first above Chile, Canada, and Peru.
I dissect all teams to figure out the best bets in this group, so check out the most up-to-date odds, my analysis, and my Copa America 2024 Group A predictions!
Group A is not expected to be competitive at the...
Copa America 2024 Winner Odds And Predictions
The Copa America 2024 odds won’t surprise anyone: Argentina and Brazil are the main favorites. The best soccer sportsbooks expect the two giants to determine the eventual winner, but I’m sure other teams will be eager to upset the odds.
The Copa is coming to the USA on June 20, so six North American nations will join their neighbors this year!
Let’s go through the latest Copa America winner...
What Are MMA Point Spreads and How To Bet Them?
MMA spread betting, also commonly referred to as UFC spread betting, is a type of bet that can be placed on a fight at the best MMA betting sites. This type of wager is where you are betting on a fighter and the margin of points that they win or lose by.
What makes MMA point spreads different from betting on the moneyline is the +3.5 or -3.5 (+/- 5.5 in a title fight) next to the fighter’s na...
Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl Betting in Texas
Texas is a state known for its tough laws toward the gambling industry. It’s unfortunate, as a huge number of residents here are known to be hardcore sports betting fans. Many of these fans are expected to wager on this year’s NFL championship.
Today, I’ll discuss everything you need to know about Super Bowl betting in Texas.
Many are now pushing Texas lawmakers to embrace the gambling industry....
Why Should You Play Free Baccarat Online?
If you’re trying to get better at playing casino games, practice would definitely help. But is there a benefit to practicing free casino games, for when you play blackjack or baccarat online?
In this post, I’ll delve into playing baccarat online and whether there’s any good reason to play a free baccarat simulator.
Is there a difference between playing for free or for real money? W...
Is It Legal to Bet on High School Sports?
Is it legal to bet on high school sports? As many of you know, the 2018 decision by the United States Supreme Court has paved the way for legalized sports betting across the United States.
The court specifically nulled the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, deeming it unconstitutional. Does this mean that it will become legal to bet on high school sports?
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5 Reasons to Start Live Betting More Often
If you’re serious about making money and consider yourself a true sports expert, live betting might be the perfect wagering option for you.
The reasons live betting has become so popular over the years are clear. It’s fun and interactive, more accessible than ever due to an abundance of online gambling platforms, and it allows you to find high-value plays in nearly every game. ...
SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline Crashed - What Does This Mean?
Over the past 24 hours, a number of the most popular online gambling sites in the United States have mysteriously shut down. It’s a frustrating situation for gamblers across the country.
Today, I’ll explain why SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline crashed and look at some of the other great US gambling sites still available to play at.
It’s unusual to see a shutdown like this ...
Becoming a Sports Betting Pro Is a Long, Slow Process
To most sports gamblers, a professional bettor seems to have a perfect life. They wager on sports for a living, make their own hours, and earn serious profits.
That said, professional sports gambling may seem like a glorious career. However, it actually involves a long and slow climb to the top.
This guide discusses the realistic points of the path towards becoming ...
14 Betting Systems to Try Next Time You’re in a Casino
Betting systems are a losing proposition in the long run. That’s an established fact, and I won’t argue with that fact here.
What I will say is this:
Betting systems can make for some entertaining gambling sessions.
And you can sometimes win with a betting system, just like you can sometimes win without a betting system.
You’re welcome to try any of the bet...
If You’ve Never Played a Card Game Before...
One of the most popular ways to gamble is to play card games.
But what if you’ve never played a card game before?
I know it seems impossible, but I’ve met people who don’t know the first thing about a deck of cards.
This post aims to provide a concise introduction to card games for people who know absolutely nothing about the subject.
The Features of a Standard Deck of Ca...
How to Bet on Disc Golf
People unfamiliar with the sports often mistakenly call disc golf “frisbee golf. “
George Costanza, on Seinfeld, called it “frolf.” That caught on, too. But the real name of the sport is disc golf.
And, according to the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA), it’s one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States.
From its humble origins of college students throwin...