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Patriots the Prohibitive Preseason Favorite to Win Super Bowl
I’m often asked in Las Vegas who is going to win the college and pro football titles. While I covered the college football favorite Alabama in a recent article, many believe the New England Patriots have an even better chance to win consecutive Super Bowls heading into the 2017 season. Since the offshore sports books and those in Las Vegas post odds to win the championships, it’s usually a subject that gets covered by the ...
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Improved Play Expected in Preseason Week 2
Week 1 preseason action saw Pittsburgh play about as poorly and uninspired as we expected in our 'play against' Pittsburgh projection. But the Steelers won the game 20-12 over the NY Giants, despite just 10 first downs, 226 yards and 26 minutes possession. Only three teams had fewer yards than the Steelers in week 1 preseason, and the Giants ran 24 more offensive plays but were also inefficient. Pittsburgh took advantage of 2 NYG turnovers in their ...
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Decade of Dominance Has Alabama National Championship Favorite Again
Alabama is the talk of college football…again. The Crimson Tide are a prohibitive favorite to reach the College Football Playoff and win another national championship. Wagering on the biggest favorites to win a championship prior to the season offers no value. The risk of key injuries or an unexpected defeat can prove costly, especially in college football when 2 losses eliminates you from the playoff picture, which remains ...
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PGA Championship Betting Preview: Evaluating the Stats and Leading Contenders
Quail Hollow Club – Par 71, 7,600 Yards
The top of the leading contenders list keeps getting stronger as the list grows of potential winners from the 156 players challenging for a major PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. While 20 of those players entered are PGA Club pros, it’s still the deepest and most competitive field of the majors.
Value should always be a major consideration when wagering at the ...
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Long Shots Worth Watching who Could Contend at the PGA Championship
The PGA Championship at Quail Hollow has a deep pool of leading contenders, but as we’ve seen in many tournaments and majors over recent years, the next wave of players below those favorites and even some long shots have not only contended, but won big events. Last year’s PGA Championship was won by well-liked pro Jimmy Walker, who was offered at odds of 125-1. So while the big names and favorites get more headlines and ...
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A Different Look and Feel at Quail Hollow for PGA Championship
News that the U.S. PGA Championship will be moved to the month of May starting in 2019 made headlines this week, but the players are focused and preparing for the fourth and final major of the year at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. The exclusive golf club hosts its first PGA Championship and has undergone some changes since its last Tour event in 2015. The course has been a regular stop on the PGA Tour since 2003 ...
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But League-Best Dodgers and Astros Not Best Bets the Rest of Regular Season
Article posted at osga.com.
Many fans and handicappers are gearing up for the football season, as college kickoff is less than 3 weeks away, and the NFL regular season kicks off on Sept. 7. The preseason is in full swing this week as NFL news starts to dominate the sports headlines with college football also in the on-deck circle. But baseball still has one-third of the regular season remaining, and while many ...
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Quarterback Rotations and ATS Results in Preseason Play
Article posted at osga.com.
Preseason football has started and it’s time to evaluate the quarterback rotations and understand the influence and reaction in the betting market based on QB play and rotations. See the chart below for QB depth charts, and review my preseason strategy article.
Home teams often get favoritism, but not quite as often and the results in recent seasons may surprise you. Preseason home teams are just 65-62 ...
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