Covering the Spread: College Football Bowl Season Betting Preview

Nevada sports betting operators were certain the 2023 Super Bowl in Phoenix - a marquee matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs - would smash the game's wagering record. But sportsbooks fell almost $27 million below that prior mark - $179.8 million wagered in 2022 on the Los Angeles Rams 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals…

Ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl - and the surge in sports betting that comes with it - Lifeway Research is shining a spotlight on religious opposition to gambling. The organization's latest survey reveals that most Protestant pastors in the U.S. (55%) believe sports betting is morally wrong. "Most pastors see moral hazards in sports betting and…

The Vegas oddsmakers have set the numbers for every possible matchup for Super Bowl LVIII. Lets run through each. No shock here. The odds reflect the likelihood of the two top seeds meeting in Las Vegas. Fans looking for this matchup are hoping for a more competitive game than they saw on Christmas when Baltimore smacked San Francisco 33-19. The…

Catena Media provides exclusive sports betting content to AL.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. Big programs and big names collide with Nick Saban and Jim Harbaugh on opposite sidelines for the Rose Bowl, and new users can redeem a FanDuel promo code to get a…

The North Carolina Lottery Commission previously announced sports betting wouldn't go live on Jan. 8, the first date allowed under state law. CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Sports bettors in North Carolina won't be able to legally bet on the 2024 Super Bowl in the state from their mobile devices. North Carolina Lottery Commission chairman Ripley Rand made the…

Week 11 of the NFL season wraps up on Monday night with an absolutely beautiful matchup as the Philadelphia Eagles visit the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City defeated Philadelphia in the Super Bowl last season and both teams look like serious contenders to get back to the big game again this year. The Chiefs are slight home favorites, and if you're…

On top of the NBA playoffs, this weekend is loaded with other sports. Where can we find betting value across the various offerings? numberFire's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to give his breakdown of EPL Matchweek 31, outlining bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook for both Saturday's and Sunday's matches (2:10). Later, Sannes breaks down moneylines…

The English Premier League has a six-game slate on Saturday for Matchweek 27. Which bets stand out across FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Austan Kas joins Jim Sannes to preview the slate and outline moneylines and player props he's targeting (2:56). Later, Sannes previews both the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series races at Phoenix and details…

The Massachusetts sports betting launch on Friday is getting closer and closer, and Massachusetts residents can get in on the action before launch with the FanDuel Sportsbook. This great offer from FanDuel gives new customers $100 in bonus bets on launch day! If you aren't in Massachusetts, new users can grab FanDuel's new welcome offer that lets…

Bill Simmons is nearly synonymous with Massachusetts sports. He is as popular of a sports figure in the state as many athletes. This notoriety has gained him the unwavering support of many of the state's sports fans. From the Celtics to the Patriots and Bruins, Simmons loves them all and isn't afraid to share it. His appeal with Massachusetts…

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United States | February 10, 2023 05:00 AM Eastern Standard Time Sportsbook promo codes are also something that will be discussed running up to the Super Bowl. Of course, in the US, fans are offered some of the best promo codes. We have listed the most popular sportsbook sites and their promo codes for this year's Super Bowl; this is with FanDuel,…

NHL GOLF NBA NBA NHL Which bets should we lock in across the NBA and NHL tonight? Tom Vecchio joins Covering the Spread to discuss a huge NBA slate and the NHL's final night before the All-Star Break. Wednesday night features a huge slate in the NBA and the NHL's final pair of games before the All-Star break. Which bets stand out for each at…

Two of our best sportsbooks have made projections for the 2023 Super Bowl matchups. Let's take a look at all the hypothetical Super Bowl 2023 odds and lines and be sure to check out our 49ers vs. Eagles picks and Bengals vs. Chiefs picks. It's been about a decade since the horse-sized duck hypothetical hit the internet, and we still don't have a…

Wednesday night is a big one with 10 games in the NBA and 5 in the NHL. Where can we find betting value for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to preview both, outlining NBA props he's targeting, NHL traditional markets, and player props on the NHL side, as well. Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher,…

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Chicago Tribune readers can get up to $1000 in free bets from FanDuel Sportsbook ahead of the remaining bowl games. FanDuel offers bettors a variety of options on spread, parlay and totals bets. New FanDuel Sportsbook users are eligible for one of the best promotions on the market. FanDuel offers new users up to $1000 back in free bets if their…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to MLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. Following the excitement of Saturday's college football slate, including both semifinal matchups in the College Football Playoff, there is still more exciting…

Ohio New York Post readers can cash in on a fantastic offer for new customers with FanDuel Sportsbook. Check out how to claim your $100 of bet credits on Ohio sports betting launch day along with three months of NBA League Pass. Learn more about the FanDuel welcome offer. Get all the info you need about Ohio sports betting. New FanDuel Sportsbook…

The College Football Playoff Semifinals are set for Saturday night. Which bets stand out for both Georgia versus Ohio State and Michigan versus TCU? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview both of those games, outlining his read on both the traditional markets and player props available at FanDuel Sportsbook. Apple…

The FanDuel promo code lets new customers make a no-sweat first bet up to $2500 when signing up for FanDuel Sportsbook. Make your first sports bet up to $2500, and if it loses, you'll still get your initial wager back in the form of free bets. Just follow the link to use the FanDuel promo code when you sign up and join fun of sports betting durning…

Deputy Editor for Pickswise. Lover of all US sports and Southampton FC. Good morning Pickswise Nation and welcome to another day of sports! There's no football to keep us company, but we do have a full MLB slate today, so let's get straight to making your next bet better! Monday Night Dominance The Buffalo Bills were dominant in their Week 1…

FanDuel Group announced today its intent to launch FanDuel TV which will include a broadly distributed linear cable television network, and its new OTT platform to be known as FanDuel+. Both FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ will go live in September of this year and become the first linear/digital network dedicated to sports wagering content and delivering…

Which MLB moneylines stand out across Thursday's action? numberFire's Jim Sannes looks at opening numbers and outlines one spot where his numbers are showing value. Sannes also discusses his strikeout projections for the day and where we may be able to find value once lines open. Finally, Sannes discusses what his NASCAR betting model is saying…