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Betting the U.S. Open at Erin Hills and Players Profiles
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Over the years, the U.S. Open has been my toughest tournament to turn a profit. Whether it’s the changing venues, and this year it a first for Erin Hills as host, or the difficulty of the course and conditions, it’s been tougher to navigate.
Unlike the Masters where a handicapping focus is more towards current form and a players experience and results playing Augusta National, the U.S. Open is more ...
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Erin Hills Hosts U.S. Open For First Time
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The U.S. Open is annually the toughest and most rigorous championship in golf. Since the 2000 PGA season, the U.S. Open has ranked as the toughest tournament in golf with a scoring average near 74. In six of the past 12 U.S. Opens, the winning score has been par or higher. This year's 117th edition at Erin Hills will play to a record 7,741 yards, and is the first time any PGA Tour championship has been held at the 11-year ...
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Warriors and Cavaliers Expected to Showcase Offensive Talent in NBA Finals
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The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers collide in the NBA finals for the 3rd consecutive year. Both have won the NBA Championship with Cleveland winning last year’s title after trailing 3 games to 1. Record-setting offensive performances by the two best teams has created much anticipation for this year’s NBA finals as both teams enter healthy, rested and ready for the finals ...
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TPC Sawgrass and New Greens a Potential Hazard for Many Players at the PLAYERS Championship
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Following a very successful Master tournament with match-ups and a small score on Sergio Garcia to win, we're back for The PLAYERS Championship. A new-look TPC Sawgrass awaits the players in warm and sunny Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Tifeagle Bermuda grasses have been installed on all the Stadium Course's greens over the last 12 months. Many holes have seen changes ...
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Evaluating more NBA Playoff Profiles Including Totals Situations Between Top Teams
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The NBA Playoffs continue in the conference semifinals, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are waiting for the conference finals to begin next week following their 4-game sweep over the Toronto Raptors. The Cavs are 8-0 in the playoffs and will have at least another week off before they play the winner of the Boston/Washington series which is tied 2-2.
The Golden State Warriors are ...
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Evaluating Late Season Totals and the League’s Worst Teams
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The NBA regular season is coming to a close, and just a few playoff positions remain. We’ve already seen some teams rest players in late-season games, and line moves have been significant. Yet following the money at the sports books has not often worked out well for many bettors. That was the case in Miami April 10 when bettors steamed the Heat up 6-7 points to an 11-point favorite vs. the Cavaliers, ...
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Betting the Masters and Players Profiles
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Review my Masters Preview article and you’ll gain some insight into the tournament and betting perspective. Now we’ll evaluate some of the players and assess their chances noting the Masters odds to win along with match-up lines, golf odds and more at the sports books. Feeling this year is that one of the top players and contenders will put on the Green Jacket on Sunday.
Understand that match-up betting and some ...
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Previewing the Masters and Betting Tips
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For nearly a decade starting in 2003, I provided golf insight, analysis and match-up selections on PGA events with special interest in the four major championships. I did a weekly radio show in Las Vegas and nationally on Wednesday's providing golf insight and tips, and I often contacted and corresponded with golf professionals, course superintendents, golf writers, journalists, media personnel and other handicappers and ...
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