#Dark Horse

Young Winton harness racing horsewomen Chelsea Faithful has a lot of strings to her bow. She successfully trains a small team, works for the busiest stable in the province, is breeding from two mares, is preparing two yearlings for the upcoming sales and is photographing yearlings for a handful of clients. "I was born into it. Mum tried to get me…

Tennis' No. 1 influencer, Rachel Stuhlmann, recently said that Holger Rune is her dark horse for the 2023 Australian Open. The American, though, thinks Novak Djokovic will likely end up as the champion. The year's first Grand Slam starts on Monday (16 January). Both Rune and Djokovic will open their respective campaign on Tuesday against Filip…

With the 2022-23 NHL season entering the second half, it's a good time to see where we're at in the betting markets. A lot has changed since the puck first dropped in early October, including the emergence of Tage Thompson as an elite No. 1 center, Erik Karlsson's renaissance season and the Panthers and Flames both coming out as losers (this…

The San Antonio Spurs take on the Denver Nuggets on Saturday (November 5) at the Ball Arena in NBA Regular Season action. With similar wins under their belt, these two Western Conference sides are set to clash to improve their records. Fixture: San Antonio Spurs@ Denver Nuggets Date and Time: Saturday, November 5, 9:00 pm ET Venue: Ball…

The Australian tennis player has previously withdrawn from various tournaments including the United Cup and Adelaide International. However, Nick Kyrgios is all geared up for the Grand Slam event in Melbourne as he looks to clinch the title. The 27 years old is also confident about being one of the favorites to win the tournament. Kyrgios talked…

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek headlines 2023 Australian Open betting across multiple sportsbook platforms. Preseason tennis betting odds saw the Polish star as the lone figure pegged to triple-digits on the tennis odds board. But that changed following Thursday's draw release, which prompted Swiatek's odds to move, along with several other key contenders…

World No. 2 Ons Jabeur and controversial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios recently engaged in a table tennis match ahead of the Australian Open 2023. With the Australian Open starting in just three days, tennis fans around the world can expect two weeks of nonstop action from Melbourne Park. The draws for women's and men's singles have also been…

UMAR NURMAGOMEDOV VS RAONI BARCELOS FACTS When is UFC Fight Night 217? Saturday 14 January, 2023 - 22:00 start (UK) Where is UFC Fight Night 217? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US) Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 217? What channel is UFC Fight Night 217 on? BT Sport 1 Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 217? BT Sport subscribers can…

Looking for Nick Kyrgios Australian Open 2023 predictions at the moment? Check out our thoughts on the talented Aussie right here. Introducing the'bad boy' of Australian tennis, Nick Kyrgios. This man has all the talent in the world, yet from time to time, his emotions get the better of him. Of course, this sets the stage for some rather…

Planet Sport's tipsters and betting experts have been studying the form to give you the best chance of success at the Festival. First up we'll give you a quick list of the horses with the best chances for the main five races that are being shown on ITV this Tuesday afternoon. Then for those of you that like a bigger price we have a handful of juicy…

The Orioles have not ruled out signing a veteran free agent for the rotation, but their choices are dwindling by the day. Baltimore could acquire a top arm via trade, but it's hardly a guarantee. Fans cannot fix up the O's and Marlins on a blind date regardless of how strong a match they appear to be. It's perfectly plausible that Mike Elias and…

The first tennis Grand Slam event of 2023 is nearly upon us. The 2023 Australian Open will start in January with the world's top players battling down under for the exclusive right to be named the first Grand Slam winner of the season. The men's Australian Open was won by Rafael Nadal in 2022. The tennis legend will be in Australia for this year's…

Middleweights helm UFC's first event of 2022 this Saturday (Jan. 14, 2022) when fast-rising Nassourdine Imavov squares off with super short notice replacement, Sean Strickland, inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Vegas 67 will also see Dan Ige look to get back on track at Damon Jackson's expense, knockout punchers Punahele Soriano and Roman…

There is no offseason for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The world's premier mixed martial arts promotion has become a near-weekly provider of fisticuffs, allowing fans to wager on moneylines and props. Extended play throughout the year is also an option depending on how confident a gambler feels. That's where UFC futures come in. Think of…

The 2023 Australian Open Women's tournament will start this month, as the best WTA players in the world descend on OZ for the first Grand Slam of the new season. Reigning champion Ashleigh Barty retired following her win at Melbourne Park last year. The tournament favourite is the current world No 1 Iga Swiatek, who will hope to outlast the…

The NFL Playoffs will kick off this weekend, and the Chiefs will enter as the favorite to win the 2023 Super Bowl, according to most sportsbooks. Bettors in Ohio can still take advantage of our great signup offers. OH only. 21+. New users and first wager only. Must register with an eligible promo code. Bet amount of qualifying wager returned only…

A team that's halfway through the NHL schedule with less than 10 regulation losses should feel good about itself and provide fans ample positives ahead of playoffs. But these are the Maple Leafs, whose string of six first-round defeats in the Shanaplan era keep clouding such semi-annual midway mirth. You can sense the pessimism in Leafs Nation.…

The current Rookie of the Year odds certainly look interesting as of right now. There are some names that were expected to be in the running, but also a couple that are a bit surprising. Regardless, the Rookie of the Year race is always one of the more intriguing award races in the NBA along with the MVP and the Defensive Player of the Year race.…

An "irritated" Novak Djokovic was left staring down the barrel of a shocking five-year first, dropping the opening set of the Adelaide International final to American young gun Sebastian Korda. Djokovic has won 33 consecutive matches played in Australia - the nation where he has found the most success throughout his career including a record nine…

Sadly, Italian football will be in mourning yet again this weekend following the tragic news of Gianluca Vialli's passing on Friday. The Juventus and Sampdoria legend had been bravely battling cancer for several years, and had managed to put personal agonies aside to reunite with his old teammate Roberto Mancini en route towards Euro 2020 glory.…

We're just about a week into the new MLB season and there is certainly no shortage of bets to choose from. We've looked through the market, so continue reading to find baseball's best betting MLB player props for today's slate. We got a jam-packed MLB schedule today with things kicking off at noon and going to 7:10 p.m ET. With all this action,…

Unsplash | Gene Devine Boxing Day will see over 70 races staged across the United Kingdom and Ireland Many of the leading Cheltenham Festival contenders will be back in action If you're looking for the latest horse racing picks and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Boxing Day is all about horse racing in the United Kingdom and…

The Kentucky Derby, the first and perhaps most important leg of the Triple Crown, is just two days away and horse racing fans will finally get to see what the race looks like without a Bob Baffert-trained colt on the track. Zandon, this year's betting favorite to win in the field of 20 thoroughbreds at 3-1, enters the 148th Run for the Roses having…

Dallas will host the Portland Timbers this weekend in a tone-setting game for both squads. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLS odds series, which includes our Dallas-Portland prediction, odds, and pick we have laid out below. In a meeting between two good squads coming out of the Western Conference, the Portland Timbers will…

Number three seed Daria Kasatkina will play the Czech qualifier Linda Noskova in the first round of the 2023 Adelaide International on Monday, January 2. Get the live streaming options of this Daria Kasatkina v Linda Noskova match along with its preview, head-to-head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2023 Adelaide International live streaming…

Domestic football is an international phenomenon. The sport is unique in that it is followed in every corner of the globe, but that worldwide interest extends to more that just global events like the World Cup. Leagues like the EPL, Bundesliga and even MLS have dedicated supporters the world over, and they can keep up with every moment of every…

The 2023 Adelaide International 1 kicks off a busy week of tennis. The combined ATP and WTA event will be held from January 1-8. A host of top women players have signed up for this WTA 500 event. World No. 2 and two-time Grand Slam runner-up Ons Jabeur leads the field as the top seed. Fellow top 10 players Aryna Sabalenka, Daria Kasatkina and…

No. 23 NC State battles Maryland in this year's Duke's Mayo Bowl, and before we get into the meat and potatoes of the matchup between the Wolfpack and the Terrapins, let's answer the question on everybody's mind. Yes, the winning coach will have a Gatorade bucket of mayonnaise dumped on their head after the game. Both NC State's Dave Doeren and…

With the final pool stages being confirmed for the 2023 Rugby Union World Cup, betting sites around the globe have started updating their odds for the pool stages. Placing future bets such as outright winner or pool stage winner before the tournament can be a great way to get the best odds. If you're looking for an Australian bookmakers list to…

Editor's note: Alex Crowe is a junior journalism major and serves as a senior sports reporter at the Northern Star. His views do not necessarily reflect those of the Star. This is an opinion piece. The 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships have arrived, giving Chicago Blackhawks fans a chance to watch up-and-coming talent amidst Chicago's…

The PDC World Darts Championship will wrap up its first-round matches on Wednesday, as the tournament goes into day No 7. Along with ending the first round, the event will see PDC World Darts Championship outright winner favourite, Michael van Gerwen play his first match. Fans were robbed of watching Van Gerwen at last year's World Darts…

With the NHL at the unofficial halfway point of the season, we made some predictions for who's going to win the major awards and who's going to win the Stanley Cup. BaggedMilk: Connor McDavid will not be stopped. Cam Lewis: McDavid will set a career-high this year of 130 points at win the Art Ross. Zach Laing: Connor McDavid. Nation Dan: Now. Then.…

Six runners from the fans' top choices, including Titleholder, Efforia and Equinox, plus Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) winner Geraldina are expected to also be the most popular betting options Sunday in the Grade 1, $6.5 million Arima Kinen, the 67th annual Grand Prix of Japan. Staged at Nakayama, the 1 9/16-mile race boasts Japan's top purse, which…

Welcome to Noel Michaels' Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money. Noel's selections have been featured just about everywhere horse…

There isn't anything close to the feeling of winning money at the biggest horse racing events throughout the season. It is often hard to find the outright winner of races such as the Kentucky Derby, Breeders' Cup Mile, and the Grand National, which means many bettors often look to explore different markets to help enhance their chances of gaining…

It's rare to see a player like Jakob Chychurun on the trade block. Chychrun, 24, has quietly become one of the best offensive defensemen in the NHL. Dating back to the start of the 2020-21 season, Chychrun ranks first among defensemen - who have played a minimum of 700 minutes - in 5-on-5 goals per 60 minutes (0.51) and second to Cale Makar in…

It's now been almost a year since longtime captain of the Calgary Flames Mark Giordano was taken by the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft, which also means it's been almost an entire year since the Flames had an official captain. While the lack of captain over the last year seemed to allow many players to rise up as leaders, it's time the team…

The NHL off-season has hit the summer doldrums, but by no means is the excitement of player movement done yet. Arbitration hearings are also coming up, which include hearings for breakout players Andrew Mangiapane and Jesper Bratt. BetMGM has updated their odds following the free agent frenzy, though the defending champion Avalanche remains at the…

Another great college football season has come and gone. Sure, we still have some bowl games to get through but for some teams, the season is over. Before we know it, July will have come around and we will all be picking our preseason Big 12 teams for next year. However, before we get into the offseason, I wanted to look back at some of my picks…

The Cubs are getting ready to play ball and take on St. Louis and Milwaukee for first place in the NL Central. The three teams have more time to enhance their rosters before the start of the 2023 season, but as it stands now the Cardinals are less likely to have an easy jog to the division title. And that's true even after their signing of…

The 2022 MLB season will undoubtedly be the season of Aaron Judge. Not only is the towering Yankees outfielder the frontrunner for AL MVP and leader on the current best team in baseball, but he's also already the focal point of the offseason rumor mill. Just as the season was beginning in April, Aaron Judge turned down a seven-year deal worth…

After their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia, Argentina are the heavy favourites to bounce-back in a must win game against Mexico on Saturday. Betting sites have priced Messi's men at 8/15 to get their World Cup campaign back on track. Football fans can also look forward to an interesting showdown between France and Denmark in Group D, while Tunisia…

With the All-Star break approaching, now's a good time to check back in on World Series futures odds. Given the nature of baseball, it's anyone's game come playoff time. We've seen teams with relatively mediocre odds entering the playoffs win the Commissioner's Trophy in two of the past three seasons (Atlanta in 2021, Washington in'19). Below,…

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. The MLB All-Star festivities conclude with the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, and all teams will be back in action by Friday. There are a variety of baseball…

Note: This article was almost entirely written before Bayer Leverkusen's 4-3 defeat against SV Elvensberg in the DFB Pokal. Losing to a 3. Liga side will certainly raise doubts about Leverkusen's ability to make noise in the Bundesliga this season, and will conjure up typical images of'Neverkusen', the Bundesliga's perpetual under-performers who…

The 2019 MLB playoff field carries three powerhouse teams seemingly far ahead of other contenders in peak ability. That doesn't mean the Astros, Dodgers or Yankees are definitely going to win the World Series, but it does mean Vegas considers them heavy favorites. As such, if you're a believer in a team such as the Braves or Nationals, you could…

College Football season is just about a month away! Over the last few weeks and into August, BetSided is going through every key college football conference to get bettors set for all the available wagers before the season kicks off. The Big Ten conference is up next, as Ohio State remains the undisputed consensus favorite at -230 odds. The…

A plethora of recent racing has produced a midweek card of only six races though there is enough depth to keep us interested. With warm weather the track should be no worse than soft and with the rail out 11 metres I will be looking for those that make their own luck.

2022-12-13World Cup semi-final tips: Two more surprises incoming at a tournament of shocks The 2022 Qatar World Cup has been a tournament of shocks. The world's minnows are slowly closing the gap on FIFA's elite. That has been evident. The tone was set on day three when Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st and one of the lowest-ranked teams in the tournament,…

Back in 2018, Croatia made an unexpected run. The country reached the World Cup Final as a dark horse and took every team but one to extra time in the knockout rounds. Croatia is on the verge of achieving this route to the final again after beating Brazil on Friday. Argentina and Lionel Messi are the last test on the road to the World Cup Final for…