Covering the Spread: MLB Moneylines and Strikeout Props for Wednesday 8/31/22

The annual Academy Awards derby has been a long been a subject of interest for Las Vegas oddsmakers. But since 2019, more than half a dozen states have enacted legislation around sports betting that opened the door to legal wagering on Hollywood's glitziest annual race. Gambling experts say there are more states to come in the near future,…

The Dan Le Batard Show gives their top Same Game Parlay (SGP) on DraftKings Sportsbook for today's NBA betting card. Is Caleb Williams really "afraid to compete" or did he simply have nothing to gain at the Combine? The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz discusses the narrative surrounding Caleb Williams after he declined to participate in activities…

The Dan Le Batard Show gives their top Same Game Parlay (SGP) on DraftKings Sportsbook for today's NBA betting card. Are the Knicks good enough to win an NBA title? The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz discusses whether New York's strong of play of late has put them into the championship picture here! To place a Same Game Parlay (SGP): Find a game…

On this week's edition of the podcast former Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions winger Trevor Ringland MBE discusses playing for an Ulster team that won ten consecutive Interprovincial titles and an Irish team that won three Five Nations titles in the 1980s amidst the division of the troubles. Joined by Chris Hewett and Brendan Gallagher,…

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 NBA playoffs are nearly set with just two more play-in games Friday night. How should we bet those games, and what should we know about betting player props once the playoffs begin? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to break it all down, discussing Friday's games, player props he likes on Saturday, and any futures he wants to lock in…

The second day of the 2023 MLB season gives us just five games but still some intriguing spots for betting. Where can we find the best value at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Jim Sannes previews the slate, outlining a moneyline, strikeout prop, and home-run prop that he likes (3:23). Later, Sannes digs into the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series in…

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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…

Thursday night brings a four-game slate in the NBA with 10 in the NHL. Which bets should we target for each at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to lay out his read on the NBA (2:18) plus a full breakdown of the NHL trade deadline thus far and where he's seeing value tonight (7:32). Later, Sannes runs through what his…

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Thursday night brings a seven-game slate in the NBA. Which bets should we target within them at FanDuel Sportsbook? numberFire's Austin Swaim joins Jim Sannes to discuss his NBA betting process and his favorite bets of the night (3:55). Later, Swaim digs into his favorite bets for UFC Vegas 68 (14:45), and Sannes outlines what his numbers are…

It is official. The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs for the Super Bowl LVII Championship title. The Eagles qualified after a solid 31-7 triumph over the San Francisco 49ers while the Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in a hard-fought battle. The NFL's official podcast is not just popular. It's also regularly ranked…

Tuesday night in the NBA features a matchup with key playoff implications between the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers. Where can we find betting value in that game and the rest of Tuesday's slate? numberFire's Brandon Gdula joins Jim Sannes to preview that game and discuss other bets he likes at FanDuel Sportsbook (5:16). Later, Gdula…

On this week's Core 4, the guys open the show discussing the Memphis Grizzlies' current seven-game winning streak including a pair of wins in their latest back-to-back. In the first segment, Xavier, Matt, and Dave give their biggest surprises and disappointment from around the NBA to mark the halfway point in the season. Matt has enjoyed the…

After a pair of thrilling semifinal games, the Georgia Bulldogs and TCU Horned Frogs are set to battle Monday for the College Football National Championship. How should we bet the game at FanDuel Sportsbook? The Power Rank's Dr. Ed Feng joins numberFire's Jim Sannes to preview the game, discussing his read on the traditional markets and player…

Week 6 features some huge matchups in the NFL. Can we find value in the early-week betting odds for them? numberFire's Jim Sannes takes a first look at Week 6, outlines where his numbers are seeing value, and discusses whether he's betting it or not (11:43). Before that, Rob Friedman ( @PitchingNinja) previews Tuesday's opening games for the MLB…

If you are looking for an action-packed way to consume sports on the weekend, NASCAR may be a great avenue to explore. Far from just driving in circles, some of the world's best compete nearly every weekend from February to November on tracks across America. NASCAR drivers are scored ultimately based on how they finish in the race, how many spots…

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On Thursday, the Utah Jazz traded Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a package of players and picks. What's the Cavs' ceiling with Mitchell in the fold? numberFire's Tom Vecchio joins Jim Sannes to discuss his view of the Cavs' standing in the East and their 2022-23 win total. Then, Sannes discusses his favorite moneylines and…

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…

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Still jet-lagged. Still wishing I could recover the euros stolen from me by a Paris pickpocket. Still thinking I can win them back with bets on baseball teams with worse closers than a sprinter's progeny. This column has all the earmarks of a notebook. Baffert goes to the bullpen. Joel Rosario got the call to replace jockey Mike Smith on McKinzie…

Flash back to last week, when I previewed the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park. I wrote that I would not bet on it, "because jockeys have been disarmed by the New Jersey rule that bans them from using their crops unless it is for safety reasons. That is too wild a card to bank on." Little did I know. Let Saturday's lightning rod of a race be the…

In what will go down as the most surreal week in sports since 9/11, racing got a double spoonful of distasteful medicine. As the sports world - and the real world - come to grips with the spreading coronavirus, the horse world must also sort out the impact of the criminal bombshell that dropped Monday. Rival trainers Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro,…