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Top of the Market Players Provide Success in Rich History at Riviera
I've covered the Genesis Invitational from tee-to-green as the top players get ready to rip it at Riviera. With Patrick Cantlay moving into the top 10 of the world rankings following last week's third place finish at Pebble Beach, there will be eight of the top 10 golfers in the world at classic, tree-lined Riviera Country Club just outside Los Angeles.
That includes one of our Golfers to Watch last week, Max Homa, who ...
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The top players and the biggest draw yet in 2021 are outside of Los Angeles for The Genesis Invitational at Riviera this week. I chip-in an early preview at TheLines, and odds released today with projections noted Sunday on the mark for the top players.
That includes the top-4 players in the Official World Golf Rankings, Dustin Johnson, Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele. Current No. 6 Rory McIlroy was No. 1 entering this tournament last year and finished 4th, whilel Dustin ...
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Risen Star Stakes Starts Championship Series Races on the Road to the Kentucky
The Risen Star Stakes leads off the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series races Saturday at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans. The Kentucky Derby points system was implemented in 2013, and the 1 1/8 mile Grade II Risen Star awards 50 points to the winner and all but assures a spot in the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
I chip-in Risen Star coverage at TheLines, and also a feature piece in Forbes with expert picks ...
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The Tour continues to the paradise that is Pebble Beach. No Pro-Am this week, and only Spyglass as the second course for one round on Thursday and Friday. A weaker field this week as the pros adjust their schedule ahead of Riviera, World Golf Championships, Arnold Palmer Invitational and the PLAYERS Championship the next four weeks.
My early AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am preview at TheLines has odds of top players with Patrick Cantlay (+750) the favorite after Dustin Johnson withdrew on ...
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It's a two team race on top of college basketball. Gonzaga (19-0) won last night at BYU 82-71 to remain undefeated and ranked No. 1 in front of the other undefeated team in the country, Baylor (17-0). The two top 25 heavyweights continue to be the dominant teams in college basketball. But Baylor is sidelined and out of action for the next few weeks with Monday's announcement by the team and Big 12 conference.
Three Baylor men's basketball games have been postponed due to the Big 12 Confere...
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My contributions to FanDuel and its sports betting news and information site TheDuel includes Super Bowl 55 prop bets. These include player props and analysis to provide added information you can bet on for the biggest and most bet game of the season - the Super Bowl.
These are quick hitting and fast turnaround pieces that add to the enjoyment of the Super Bowl. I provide insight and analysis on a number of Chiefs and Buccaneers prop bets including player props. From MVP odds to yardage ...
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs (-3) are ready for kickoff in Super Bowl 55. A final flurry of betting activity comes in the final 24 hours before kickoff, and we're seeing some major wagers and more Bucs support to balance the books.
But the Chiefs are still the popular public favorite, and I update more data in a market report. My reporting for TheLines includes betting date from leading online sportsbooks and comments from sportsbook directors.
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Super Bowl 55 has arrived and the big bets are coming in. That includes $2.3 million on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+3.5) at BetMGM. The Kansas City Chiefs are now a 3-point favorite, and I provide sportsbook and market data from my contacts. Check out my Super Bowl 55 market report in my update at TheLines.
While a majority of bets and money are on the Kansas City Chiefs, there will be the largest amount of wagering activity this weekend leading up to kickoff.
"Super Bowl odds have been ...
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