#Big Four

NBA futures betting is like marriage. Jump in blindly and you're destined for failure. Wait too long and you might miss the boat. You'll be wrong 99% of the time, but that one win will carry you for eternity. Just like any good marriage, we have to be more attentive the longer it goes. The honeymoon period is over and we have a much clearer picture…

The news comes just as the Empire State marked its one-year anniversary of entering the U.S. legal online sports wagering market. New York ended its first year of legal sports betting by setting an all-time annual handle record of $16.2 billion, smashing past the previous yearly high of $10.9 billion set by New Jersey in 2021. The Empire…

With legal sports betting getting under way in Ohio on Jan. 1, the top US sportsbooks have special offers in pre-launch bonuses and promo incentives. Extra bonuses and promotions will give any Ohio sports bettor a major edge when signing up for the pre-launch offers As the top of the list, FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook have…

In the five years since UFC left Fox to announce a landmark, $1.5 billion broadcasting deal through 2025 with ESPN, it has been hard to find a time in which UFC president Dana White hasn't been smiling. White, the 53-year-old tireless maverick who has been the face of combat sports' most successful promotion since 2001, has typically closed each…

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Champions Day at Ascot is without question the best single day of racing outside a festival meeting in the entire year. The card effectively brings the curtain down on the flat season and gives the superstars who've thrilled us all summer long on the level one last chance to strut their stuff before getting a well earned holiday, or a trip…

Get ready for the Liga MX final! Beginning with Thursday's first leg at Toluca and wrapping up with Sunday's second leg at Pachuca, this week will define the winners of the 2022 Apertura tournament. Will Toluca clinch an 11th title and move one step closer to surpassing the trophy tally of Liga MX giants Chivas and Club America? Will Pachuca avoid…

Technically, sports betting became legal in Massachusetts on Aug. 10, 2022, when Governor Charlie Baker signed House Bill 5164 into law. However, due to the meticulous approach of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, it has been slow work orchestrating a mobile sports betting rollout, with no definitive timeline for a start date, though the most…

Grant White Every year, the dog days of summer are punctuated by the MLB All-Star Game. Although the mid-summer classic interrupts the year-round entertainment we've come to expect from the Big Four, that blow is softened by the Home Run Derby the night before the game. There is no defensive play, and batters choose their respective pitchers,…

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PDC darts tips, best bets and player analysis for the 2023 Cazoo World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace, London. Tournament starts 6pm Thursday Live on Sky Sports Main Event & Arena Michael Smith 2pts each-way 15-2 Paddy Power Alan Soutar to reach quarter-finals 1pt 10-1 Betfair Chris Dobey to reach quarter-finals 1pt 5-1 Betfair Jonny…

For the first time in a number of years, the Orioles are in an offseason where they might actually sign a notable free agent, instead of the last several years of, well, you know. The starting rotation is the area with the most obvious need, though plenty of fans have already talked themselves into the O's signing one of the "big four" shortstops…

This BetMGM Sportsbook review answers all your questions about betting at BetMGM and in which states this online sportsbook's mobile site and app are available. Although originally known as a casino operator with some of the finest gaming establishments around the world, MGM Resorts have now entered the sports betting market in New York with their…

Ohio regulators have laid out the list of acceptable wagering options for when legal sports betting begins in the state on January 1, and there's a lot to work with. The Buckeye State will have a lot of wagering options when sports betting in Ohio officially launches in the New Year. But betting markets that are popular around major events like the…

ESPN has announced its preseason Top 25 college football rankings and now we have its first predictions regarding which teams have the best chance to make the CFP and play for the national championship. Alabama predictably led the poll at No. 1, followed by Ohio State, defending national champion Georgia, and ACC favorite Clemson comes in at No. 4…

The Deacs are set cap off the regular season with a Big Four rivalry matchup against the Duke Blue Devils. Both teams sit at 7-4 and will battle for in-state pride and bowl seeding. Check out our staff's predictions for the outcome along with other important gameday information below. Gameday info: Kickoff: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET, ACC…

The inaugural MLB Draft Lottery ensured that all non-playoff teams would have a chance to receive the highest picks in the following year's Draft -- and no team benefited from the newly structured rules more than the Twins. Minnesota entered Tuesday night with the 13th-best odds in the Lottery -- and emerged with the No. 5 overall pick. That…

Irving was released from his deal with Nike this week Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who will play against the Miami Heat tonight, is reportedly is expected to sign a shoe deal with Nike. Morant will likely replace Brooklyn Nets guard Kryrie Irving, who was released earlier in the day from Nike. Here's the preview for tonight's game: Game time:…

Last year's star-studded free-agent shortstop class is followed by another one, possibly even better than the previous. This one includes four of the top-10 players in fWAR among shortstops, including Dansby Swanson, who ranked second (6.4). Swanson is one of the best defensive shortstops in the game, ranking second in defensive runs above average.…

It speaks volumes about how MLS was designed that the league's two best teams facing off in MLS Cup on Saturday is a rarity. This final between Los Angeles FC and the Philadelphia Union is the first clash between the No. 1 seeds in the East and West since 2003, when Landon Donovan led the San Jose Earthquakes past the Chicago Fire. But the more you…

It's almost draft time and that means new prospects will soon enter the fold of the Detroit Tigers organization. It also means there will be some decisions to make regarding who to take based an a number of different factors. The Tigers pick 12th overall when the draft kicks off on Sunday, July 17th. Before jumping into potential targets for…

Throughout the 2000s, the quartet of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray ruled men's tennis. Combined the big four have had a vice grip on men's tennis and won it all: five Olympic gold medals, 66 Grand Slams and well over 100 ATP masters. There were smiles all around as the Big Four enjoyed each other's company the night…

Novak Djokovic extended his own dominance and that of the Big Four by claiming his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title, his seventh overall at the All England Club and his 21st career major. Djokovic, the top-seeded Serb, dispatched 40th-ranked Australian Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) to move within one of Rafael Nadal's male record for major…

These past few years have been tough for baseball. First the sport was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, then it dealt with the financial fallout of the shortened 2020 season, and last year the offseason was overshadowed by labor strife and eventually a lockout the shut down the sport for 99 days. Now, finally, we're heading into a somewhat normal…

The Cleveland Cavaliers had their most exciting season since LeBron James' first stint with the Cavaliers en route to a 44-38 record in 2021-22. How many games will they win in 2022-23? Let's take a look at the Cavaliers' over/under win total for this new NBA season. It is all fun and games until there are actual expectations that comes with the…

The name Phil Thomas does not appear in present-day past performances. The last race on his training record was run more than three years ago. His last winner was at the end of the summer of 2013. But something he said resonates to this day with horseplayers handicapping the Kentucky Derby. "I bet if you looked at it," he said, "horses that won the…

Maryland sports betting is on the verge of becoming reality. The state's Sports Wagering Application Review Commission announced that it will consider 10 mobile wagering applications during a meeting this week. This comes roughly two years after voters approved a sports gambling referendum. While a launch date has not been set, Maryland officials…

This past season's NCAA tournament was historic, as, for the first time in the 83-year history of the event, Duke and North Carolina met in the Final Four. Now, the college football season promises to make more state history. For the first time ever, all four of North Carolina's ACC teams - Duke, North Carolina, NC State and Wake Forest - are bowl…

Jim Bowden used to be a big-league general manager. He lost his job as the Reds GM because he wasn't great at doing GM things, and then he lost his job as the Nationals' GM because he wasn't great at not skimming money off the top of the bonuses for Latin American teenagers. Anyway, now he writes for The Athletic, where he lets "former GM" do a lot…

St Donats flanked by jockey James Reveley and his father James, as well as trainer Hugo Merienne (blue suit) James Reveley may not have won the feature Prix la Haye Jousselin with the Willie Mullins-trained Franco De Port, but a haul of two Grade 1s out of three resulted in him showing his very best at Auteuil. Not that Mullins will have been too…

The Milwaukee Brewers will try to win again as they face off with the Miami Marlins on Saturday in South Florida. It's time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Brewers-Marlins prediction and pick. The Brewers edged out the Marlins 2-1 on Friday night. Kolten Wong got things going in the top of the first when he cracked an 0-1 pitch into the…

Which golfer do you think will win a major next year? If you're confident in your pick, you can already throw a few dollars down on who will claim one of golf's big four tournaments. If you think someone is in for a historic year, you can even bet on a player winning two, or three, or even all four (!) majors. Here are the current favourites to win…

The Washington Capitals will open their season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who spectacularly lost their first game on Wednesday. It's time to continue our ice-cold NHL betting series with a Capitals-Maple Leafs prediction and pick. The Capitals finished 44-26-12 last year and endured their fourth straight first-round exit. They were 4-9 in…

No. 21 Wake Forest travels to Raleigh on Saturday to face off against No. 22 NC State in a classic rivalry matchup. Check out our staff's predictions for the game along with other important gameday information below. Gameday info: Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Weather: Partly cloudy, high of 81 degrees, low of 62 degrees Moneyline: Wake Forest…

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. In the United States, the NBA is one of the most prominent sports organizations, earning a place among the big four team sports along with football, baseball and hockey. Wherever sports go, sportsbooks follow, and the NBA is no exception. Thanks to the rapid expansion of US sports betting,…

The Blue Jays head into Anaheim tonight coming off an 8-1 win, but their bats could go cold again as they face Shohei Ohtani who has looked dominant on the rubber in 2022. Find out what we're betting in our Blue Jays vs. Angels picks. Did the Toronto Blue Jays finally figure something out in an 8-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night,…

Jimbo Fisher's (lack of) performance has been the talk of college football this season, and rightfully so. After starting 2021 ranked No. 6, the Aggies finished unranked. Despite that underperformance, the Aggies again started No. 6 this fall, and at press time it looks like Texas A&M will not only finish out of the rankings come January, they…

By the time sports betting in Ohio launches, only two weeks of the NFL regular season will remain. Missing out on the majority of football season is a bummer, but there will be plenty of postseason action for sports fans to get in on, which includes Super Bowl 57 wagers. Bettors will be able to place future bets on which team they think will hoist…

The NBA season is swiftly approaching, and each season, tons of things happen that shock the world. Before last season, if you were to say the Memphis Grizzlies would go 56-26 and finish with the second-best record league-wide, you'd be called crazy. If you said the Boston Celtics would have arguably the greatest season turn around in league…

The available now gives new customers in the state $100 in free bets as an early sign-up bonus. Just pre-register for a FanDuel Sportsbook Ohio account today, and when FanDuel Ohio goes live on Jan. 1, you'll have $100 in free bets waiting in your account for you to use betting on all of your favorite sports. no deposit required - and you'll get…

The Champions League is heating up and there are four matches in focus for Wednesday's games, including Man City, PSG and Real Madrid's. The Smart Acca has tipped a big four-fold for Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Noah Okafor to score anytime in their UCL clashes at 12.44/1 on Betfair. Smart Acca can help you choose the best…

The Tribune ranks the best Illinois Sports Betting Sites to use when betting on sports in the Prairie state in 2022. October is a month jam-packed with major sporting events. Starting from the top, the NFL and college football seasons are in full swing. Then, on the 7th the MLB Playoffs get started and will continue through the end of the month. On…

TennisSection previews the 2022 Laver Cup as Alex De Minaur takes on Andy Murray on Day 1 on Friday, September 23rd 2022. The night session at the 2022 Laver Cup will be headlined by three of the four members of tennis Big Four. The quartet of Djokovic, Federer, Nadal and Murray have dominated this sport for over a decade and it is only fitting the…

You've heard of Caesars Entertainment, right? It's the gambling operator that owns more than 50 casinos and resorts across the US and regularly banks billion-dollar revenues each year. Well, it's launched its own sportsbook brand, with Michigan one of the first states lucky enough to have access. The mobile app was unveiled in the Great Lakes State…

Lewis Hamilton will be aiming to take home the checkered flag in consecutive races for the first time since early May when he hits the track for Sunday's running of the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix as a+180 second favorite. Hamilton returned to the top of the podium in controversial fashion last time out at the British Grand Prix but still faces a…

Indiana online sports betting has halted its decline, climbing from US$193m in July 2022 to US$238m in August 2022. It's IA's highest August on record in its third year of operations having launched online operations a month after retail, in October 2019. It shows a rebound back to June levels which recorded US$239m; just a million higher than…

There is still a chance for the Orioles to make the playoffs. That chance is slim, and it would be inadvisable to bet on such a circumstance, but it's possible. That represents a drastic shift in tone from just a week ago, when the Orioles had a big four-game set against the Blue Jays ahead of them, and fans were dreaming of a magical October…

The US Open is moving into the first day of the fourth round. After tomorrow's final Round of 16 matches, the quarterfinals start on Tuesday, and the final matchups start to take shape. Already this Open has made history with a thrilling and emotional - and potentially final - match for Serena Williams. Today, we've got the US Open betting odds for…