#Round 1

Both players to Win a Set, Tuesday 1am World number 29 Dimitrov faces Russian Karatsev, currently ranked number 52, in Round 1 of the Australian Open. They have faced each other 2 times, both last year with both players winning 1 each and both winning a set in those games. Both head into the open in inconsistent form and will be looking to progress…

For years, the NBA and NHL have set the top of their draft orders through a lottery system. And Major League Baseball is about to do the same. The new MLB collective bargaining agreement struck ahead of the 2022 campaign called for a draft lottery beginning in 2023. The change was made to discourage tanking, as finishing with one of the worst…

Arguably the best matchup of the Wild Card round features the 12-5 Dallas Cowboys traveling to Tampa Bay to take on the 8-9 Buccaneers. Tampa Bay won the Week 1 contest between these two teams, but it's the Cowboys who are favored on the road. There is some symmetry here with the Week 1 loss being when Dak Prescott broke his thumb. Now, Dak gets a…

History has been made... and we're still two days in front of fight night. Longtime welterweight veteran Nate Diaz, who is competing for what could be the final time under the UFC banner, is a sizable betting underdog against undefeated 170-pound sensation Khamzat Chimaev. They'll go to war in the UFC 279 pay-per-view (PPV) main event this Sat.…

Uh, *Jordan* what is going on? Yesterday we asked the same question about Tom Kim. Today Jordan Spieth started R2 in the lead and landed up missing the cut while amassing a whopping 11 DraftKings points, only 24 points less than field average. He did so as the second highest owned golfer on the slate, at roughly 30% ownership across different…

Saturday, January 14, 2023 Charles Johnson will enter the Octagon with Jimmy Flick at UFC Vegas 67 on Saturday, January 14, 2023. The moneyline has Johnson at -345 while Flick is at+285. Charles "InnerG" Johnson will be looking to add a victory to his career record of 12-3-0. The 31-year-old will fight at 125 lbs and stands 5'9". The switch fighter…

Largent, shown winning the 2020 Fort Lauderdale Stakes, returns from an 11-month layoff to contest Saturday's Tropical Turf at Gulfstream Park and could be considered for the Grade 1 Pegasus Turf with a good effort. Photo by Ryan Thompson, courtesy of Gulfstream Park Jan. 7 (UPI) -- A potential prep for the Pegasus World Cup Turf in Florida, a…

The collective fan base let out a sigh of relief after Bojan Bogdanovic missed a wide-open look that would have sent the series to a game 7. For the team, and fans, getting out of the first round was an important goal. It meant validation. It meant progress. It meant showing Luka that he could win meaningful basketball games in Dallas. After…

UFC Vegas 67 takes place this Saturday and was supposed to see Nassourdine Imavov face off against Kelvin Gastelum in middleweight action. However, Gastelum pulled out of the fight earlier this week and has since been replaced by former KOTC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland. Now, Imavov and Strickland will face off against each other in…

The first UFC event of 2023 takes place this Saturday night, Jan. 14, with a light heavyweight matchup between Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov set as the UFC Vegas 67 five-round main event. Kelvin Gastelum was initially scheduled to be Imavov's main event opponent but needed to withdraw from the card earlier this week after suffering a mouth…

Uh, Tom, what is going on? I doubt I am the only fool to have had Tom Kim in 80% of my player pool. Another reason why showdown is so awesome. Forget about week-long and focus on the guys who should have played well today, but didn't.. like Tom. The slate tomorrow is ripe with ownership leverage opportunities. Let us take a look! This article is…

The Six Nations Rugby 2023 tournament is just around the corner, with England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Italy gearing up to see if they can take the trophy from France, who won in 2022. This annual rugby cup takes place over the course of five weeks, with each team playing each other once to see which performs better overall. It's the biggest…

Round 1 of the expected Mexican league started last Saturday with the opening match between Necaxa and Atlético San Luís, which ended with a 3-2 victory for the visitors. Nine games were scheduled for this first round, but two of them had to be postponed (Mazatlán vs Leon and Atlas vs Toluca). The return of Mexican football came in a very intense…

The first round of this year's Houston Open is in the books, and if leaderboards are any indication of the quality of an event -- and they are -- then this tournament is going to be a great one over the next three days. Former Ryder Cuppers Alex Noren and Tony Finau are tied at the top at 5 under along with potentially future Ryder Cupper, Aaron…

South Sydney can't be trusted to cover a big handicap despite playing at home. I am backing Brisbane's defence to keep this closer than the odds suggest. South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Brisbane Broncos Predictions Head to Head South Sydney Rabbitohs Form South Sydney Rabbitohs Injuries & Team News South Sydney Rabbitohs Team List Brisbane Broncos…

Priscila Cachoeira vs Sijara Eubanks UFC Vegas 67 UFC Apex in Las Vegas Saturday, January 14, 2023 Priscila Cachoeira will face off against Sijara Eubanks at UFC Vegas 67 on Saturday, January 14, 2023. The odds have Cachoeira priced at+170 while Eubanks is coming in at -200. Priscila "Zombie Girl" Cachoeira steps into the cage with a record of…

When betting golf, you have to be prepared for some pain or "sadness" as Collin Morikawa called it after Sunday's final round at Kapalua. Morikawa looked like he was going to be a wire-to-wire winner at the Sentry Tournament of Champions as he had a nine-shot lead on the field with 17 holes left to play. At the turn, Morikawa was -20000 to win. He…

If you're looking for some UFC Fight Night predictions, look no further, because Vegas Odds has you covered. Jump to: For literally several months, everyone thought the headliner bout of UFC's first event in 2023 was going to be a clash between Kelvin Gastelum and Nassourdine Imavov. However, Gastelum suffered a mouth injury last week, for which he…

Fixture: Amanda Anisimova vs Liudmila Samsonova. Date: January 10, 2023. Round: First round (Round of 32). Venue: Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, Adelaide, Australia. Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt. Prize money: $826837. Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime Video. Amanda Anisimova and Liudmila Samsonova will cross swords in a…

The 2020 edition of the Six Nations kicked off with Wales against Italy. The Welsh came into the tournament as the defending champions after their Grand Slam success 12 months ago, but England were the bookmakers' early favourites this year, followed closely by Ireland. A spokesperson for The Pools said: "All change for the Six Nations Express!…

Just about everything one would want from a big-time golf tournament was in play Thursday during Round 1 of the 2022 CJ Cup. Some stars played well, while others missed 2-foot putts. One player hit his irons better than nearly anyone in the last two decades. Two early-week media room darlings shot a combined double digits under par. And of course,…

The 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions continues on Saturday afternoon with the third round at Kapalua in Hawaii. Here's what you need to know to watch Round 3 on TV or online. The birdies are abundant in Maui, as Collin Morikawa pulled ahead of the Round 1 logjam at the top of the leaderboard to lead the tournament by two shots at 16 under par at…

The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost both their opening games of the season. They will now face the Minnesota Timberwolves, who lost their last game to the Utah Jazz. The Thunder will host this encounter at Paycom Center on Sunday (October 23). The arrival of Rudy Gobert to Minnesota is a clear sign that the team will be fighting for the playoffs in…

Cyberknife, shown winning the Arkansas Derby, tops the list of invitations to the Grade I Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 28. Coady Photography, courtesy of Oaklawn Park Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Kentucky Derby preps in California and New York highlight the weekend horse racing schedule with plenty of would-be stars looking for a big step…

Tiger Woods will make his return to the Old Course on Thursday, as the legendary golfer looks to build on his appearances at the Masters and PGA Championship. Read more to see how we're betting the 46-year-old to fare this week in Scotland. Tiger Woods has arguably the most storied career in golf history and now he returns to the most historic…

Things are changing rapidly in the landscape these days. Tournament dates are fluid, venues and relevance of given events change on a year-to-year basis and some of the top players have left the PGA Tour altogether for LIV golf. Maybe that's why the Tournament of Champions is such a welcome site for golf bettors. It's not the strongest field or the…

Steve Diamond and Worcester Warriors could be galvanised by their off-field issues Will Steve Diamond be able to work his magic at Worcester this season despite the problems surrounding the club? The 54-year-old starts his first full campaign in charge of the Warriors and will be looking to build on an encouraging end to last year, but with no…

It was England who emerged victorious, as they sealed another Grand Slam thanks to a show-stopping decider away in France on the final weekend of action. But it was not all just about the Red Roses, with some of the most dramatic finishes elsewhere and nations taking big steps forward to set up a mouth-watering Championship in 2023. Before that…

Masters week has begun at Augusta National, and most of us are eager to watch the action. Here's all the information you need to watch the 2022 Masters streaming live online. Augusta National Golf Club appreciates its mystique, and as a result TV broadcasts are limited to a few hours each day on ESPN and CBS, not great compared to other majors but…

The Edmonton Oilers finished second in the Pacific Division for the third season in a row. 2022 is therefore Edmonton's third Stanley Cup Playoff appearance in as many years. Leading up to their Round 1 game against the Las Angeles Kings, Edmonton is+2000 at WynnBET Sportsbook to hoist the Cup at the end of the Playoffs. WynnBET also has the Oilers…

All year long, Rugby fans and followers wait for the Six Nations Rugby tournament, which will kick-start on 5th February 2022. Since 1882, the Six Nations Rugby tournament has been taking place, attracting millions of sports followers and fans from around the globe. Ireland, England, Italy, Scotland, Wales, and France would be competing for the cup…

Thor Nystrom tracks players opting out of upcoming bowl games as well as the coaching changes around the college football landscape. Thor will update the article through the remainder of the season to keep you updated on bowl games, college prospects, and the 2023 NFL Draft. And below we'll take a closer look at the upcoming bowl game. Notre…

Saturday night is nearly here and we've compiled a list of the best UFC 273 betting sites and sportsbook promos for new users to take advantage of. Each of these sportsbooks bring a unique offer to the table, including different ways to win. Below you will find our picks for The Best UFC 273 Betting Sites, Sportsbook Promos for the event on April…

From the Wallabies' struggles to the Wallaroos' World Cup campaign, and right down to the grassroots, it has been a big year for Australian rugby. Here are the five CODE Sports rugby stories that most resonated with readers in 2022. Tom Carter knows what people thought of him as a rugby player. He shared his lone regret and his remarkable journey…

The UFC has recently completed 29 years since its inception, delivering yet another year of top-class mixed martial arts entertainment. The promotion saw eight new undisputed champions crowned in 2022 across 511 fights. The UFC also likely did a better job of promoting its events than most other martial arts promotions. This obviously made space…

Geoff Neal (15-4) returns to action for the UFC's first event of 2023 when he will take on undefeated phenom, Shavkat Rakhmonov (16-0). This welterweight Co-Main event will be Neal's first bout since shocking Vicente Luque with a Round 3 TKO in August at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill. For that fight, Neal entered as the underdog, and once again…

The 150th Open Championship got underway in style Thursday with those in the morning wave experiencing much tamer conditions compared to those in the afternoon. The man who was able to conquer the Old Course at St. Andrews most effectively was PGA Tour rookie and Open debutant Cameron Young. Signing for an 8-under 64, Young will hope to follow in…

Matthew Dunn is hoping it will be smooth sailing for comeback galloper Sagacious when he steps out in the Ballina Cup Prelude at Murwillumbah on Tuesday. This week marks the 37th anniversary of the gelding's namesake's overall win in the Sydney To Hobart yacht race. Sagacious, the four legged one, was forced into dock for some repairs after winning…

Tuesday night's NBA playoff schedule features two critical Game 2s. The road team drew first blood in both the Bucks - Celtics and Warriors - Grizzlies series, so another win tonight for Milwaukee and Golden State would put each team in a phenomenal position to advance to the conference finals. However, Boston and Memphis defend home court well and…

The 2022 MLB Draft is in the books and the Texas Rangers made 18 picks. The Athletic has comprehensive live coverage of the 20-round, three-day event, including top-100 prospect rankings, mock drafts, prospect profiles, team-by-team analysis and much more. Find out how the Rangers fared in the draft and much more… Well, that happened. The Rangers…

Australia's home PGA tournament is upon us, with the Australian PGA Championship to take place over four days in Brisbane. Cameron Smith will headline the 72-hole event, which will see a variety of homegrown and international players fight for the trophy. There is also some added incentive this year, with a record prize pool on offer. The Sporting…

In a catch weight fight in the main event, Islam Makhachev and Bobby Green meet Saturday at UFC Vegas 49 - also known as UFC Fight Night 202 - at the UFC's APEX Facility in Las Vegas. Below, we analyze the UFC Vegas 49: Makhachev vs. Green odds and lines, with picks and predictions. The card can be viewed on ESPN+ with the prelims starting at 4…

The Knicks disappointed fans in New York by missing the playoffs last season. Here's how they hope to strengthen their roster heading into next year. Tom Thibodeau piloted the New York Knicks to a surprising fourth-place finish in the Eastern Conference two years ago. That made last season's 11th-place finish a massive disappointment for fans in…

Some of the biggest names in Bellator MMA history, past and present, were atop the marquee on Saturday in Long Beach, California. Patricio Pitbull, the most decorated fighter in the promotion's history, made the first defense of his third reign as featherweight champion in the main event and AJ McKee successfully returned from his first pro…

Legal sports betting opens up in Ohio on January 1st, 2023. MMA fans will be able to wager on betting markets surrounding combat sports (and others) for all events in 2023 and beyond in the state. MMA and combat sports fans can lock in welcome offers as several sportsbooks have already received approval from the Ohio Casino Control…

Right as one season ends, a new one begins. A week after the 2022 NBA Finals ended, the 2022 NBA Draft will take place on Thursday night. The Orlando Magic won the Draft Lottery in May and will hold the top pick in Thursday's draft while the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets hold the No. 2 and 3 picks, respectively. The Sacramento Kings…

Could the Boston Red Sox gamble on a well-known, high-upside pitcher with their first-round pick in the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft? The Athletic's Keith Law released a new mock draft Monday, six days before the start of the MLB draft, and projected the Red Sox to land right-hander Kumar Rocker with the No. 24 overall selection. There was a…

Looking ahead to this weekend on the UFC fight schedule, we have a loaded Fight Night card in Orlando, Florida. One of the feature bouts on the main card is a flyweight matchup between two top-10 fighters, Matheus Nicolau (18-3-1) and Matt Schnell (16-6). Let's break down this fight and figure out what the best Nicolau vs Schnell betting picks to…

Southport-born Tommy Fleetwood will be targeting glory at the 150th Open Championship which is set to begin tomorrow at the iconic Old Course at St Andrews with the Scottish course hosting the tournament for the first time since 2015. The Merseysider, who would sneak onto the Royal Birkendale course in his hometown as a child, is currently ranked…

IT'S now or never for Daryl Gibson. Since taking the reins from Wallabies coach Michael Cheika in 2016, the Waratahs have plummeted down the Super Rugby ladder at a rate of knots. There's a plethora of reasons why - injuries and a player exodus for starters - but after missing the finals in both seasons and finishing 16th last year, the former All…