#The Front Runner

With three months left in the regular season, award races in the NBA are starting to take shape. Check out our top NBA futures odds for the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year. There's still value in a good defensive stalwart, even in today's high-scoring NBA. The Defensive Player of the Year race is typically an underrated market, and it's been…

Willie Mullins and Paul Townend after Impaire Et Passe won on his hurdling debut at Naas in December Impaire Et Passe was cut for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle over 2m and the longer Ballymore Novices' Hurdle over 2m5f after impressing at Punchestown. Which race at the festival do our experts favour? If he were mine it would be the Supreme…

Despite missing the first few weeks of the Grizzlies season, Jaren Jackson Jr is the betting favorite to be DPOY. Here is why the only thing that could prevent him from winning is himself. Jaren Jackson Jr may have had a late start to his season, but the Grizzlies' star big man has wasted no time returning to form. He has been the most impactful…

Grand National winner Noble Yeats is heading to Lingfield next weekend before taking aim at the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. Emmet Mullins is committed to attempting an audacious spring double in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup and Randox Grand National with last year's Aintree hero Noble Yeats. The trainer drew comparisons between the…

Shark Hanlon has never been one to shy away from the big occasion and believes it will take a "fair one" to beat bet365 Gold Cup winner Hewick in next week's Galway Plate. The trainer is readying the seven-year-old for a tilt at the €270000 contest on Wednesday, July 27 (6.40) on his first start over fences since a dominant display on the final day…

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The best-case scenario for Ohio State football's 2023 offensive line is quickly falling by the wayside. Left tackle Paris Johnson Jr.'s NFL Draft declaration, formalized on Tuesday, had been all but a foregone conclusion. Same for right tackle Dawand Jones, who has not officially declared but is expected to do so as well. Ohio…

2023-01-10Tuesday Southwell top racing tip: Master Zoffany set to turn tables on market rival It's no real surprise to see William Haggas' Spirit Of Nguru heading the early market on the back of his latest runner-up finish in a stronger 11-runner Class 3 than this one, over seven furlongs at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day. From an unhelpful outside…

NBA Regular Season Venue: Chase Center Home: Golden State Warriors Away: Orlando Magic 08.01.2023, @04:30 AM (+03:00 UTC) Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1864 Bet TypeHandicap Golden State Warriors (-5.5) Bookmaker Bet Now! NBA has now entered the midseason period and this is a period where NBA squads have to navigate a tough phase.…

A new name makes it into the Who's Hot list as winger Travis Konecny leads the way for the suddenly resurgent Philadelphia Flyers. Familiar faces Alexander Ovechkin and Erik Gustafsson of the Washington Capitals and Linus Ullmark of the Boston Bruins join him. Ullmark continues his pursuit for the goaltending triple crown as the Bruins remain the…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - They were not worried, and they said so all week. Everyone had stopped by the barn of the trainer Doug O'Neill and told him that his colt Nyquist did not have the stamina to last a mile and a quarter - that he had cranked up his baby too much in capturing a $1 million bonus last month in the Florida Derby. There could not be…

Castleford Tigers have made some exciting signings to add further quality to their 2023 squad. But how will they line up for the majority of the new season as they look to return to the play-offs in the new season. Fullback: Niall Evalds One of the best fullbacks in Super League when fit, Castleford Tigers' success in 2023 could be defined by…

THIS time next year, horse racing will be facing up to life after Frankie Dettori. The legendary Italian announced last month that he will retire from riding after a brilliant 38-year career at the Breeders' Cup in November. All good things must come to an end, but it was news that horse racing had been dreading for a long time. Not only is Dettori…

A promising start is turning into a dominating season as the Boston Bruins continue to lead the NHL in points. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm and goalie Linus Ullmark are two major reasons for the success and they are both included in this week's " Who's Hot " list. The forwards listed are led by Washington's Alexander Ovechkin, who was recently moved…

Those in attendance at Newcastle on Fighting Fifth day witnessed an extraordinary performance from Constitution Hill and Kempton racegoers should brace themselves for another majestic display in the Christmas Hurdle. The spectacular five-year-old's already substantial achievements in the sport are mind-boggling considering his relative inexperience…

Broomfield Burg and JPR One are fancied for Betfair Hurdle glory. Clan Des Obeaux, part-owned by Sir Alex Ferguson, is one of several Paul Nicholls runners on the Newbury card Broomfield Burg (left) is favourite for the Betfair Hurdle Favourite Broomfield Burg bids to roll back the years for JP McManus and Nicky Henderson in the Betfair Hurdle…

Ivor Herbert, a Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer and one of racing's most distinguished writers, has died at the age of 96. A remarkably versatile man, he trained Linwell to win the Gold Cup in 1957 and then wrote a succession of definitive books about the sport's most famous figures including Arkle, Red Rum and Vincent O'Brien. He collaborated…

Native Trail and the Godolphin team after the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket last season Godolphin's unbeaten colt Native Trail has been overwhelmingly rated the top two-year-old in Europe for 2021 and is 7lb clear of his nearest rival after the classifications were released on Wednesday. The Charlie Appleby-trained star has been handed a rating of…

Ballon d'Or 2023 odds feature Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland 16:56 Wednesday 21st December 2022 - 6 minute read The World Cup has come to a close and while it was a stunning collective effort from Argentina to bring the World Cup home, one man is catching all the headlines and that is Lionel Messi. People seem to have decided he is…

Galopin Des Champs ran out an impressive winner at Punchestown under Paul Townend (left) Galopin Des Champs was cut to 7-4 favourite from 5-2 by Paddy Power for the 2023 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup after producing a performance of real quality for trainer Willie Mullins in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase. The eight-day delay in the…

The new year will bring a new chapter at Bangor racecourse with Patrick Chesters taking over as general manager from the long-serving Jeannie Chantler. Chesters, a former independent bookmaker, has been employed by the track's owner Chester Race Company for ten years, holding the position of head of gaming since 2018. Bangor chairman Richard Aston…

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,…

The NFL's 2022 Comeback Player of the Year race is one of the most interesting among all the major awards this season. Check out our look at the NFL futures odds to help guide your NFL picks. It's not difficult convincing bettors to stay away from a -800 favorite, an expensive play for many. The NFL Comeback Player of the Year market currently…

The Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks meet in a cross-conference matchup. The Blackhawks are tied with the Anaheim Ducks for the fewest wins in the league, a title both teams are trying to drop. While the future is bright for a young Anaheim team, it may be a while before Chicago has a competitive team. If the season wasn't bad enough for…

The "Riders Up" call has been given. "New York, New York" has been sung. And the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes is now in the books. Mo Donegal won the 2022 Belmont Stakes, the oldest and longest Triple Crown race, in front of about 46000 people on a 73-degree, cloudy Saturday in Elmont, New York. Mo Donegal entered the eight-horse field as…

Southampton parted ways with Ralph Hasenhuttl following Sunday's 4-1 home defeat by Newcastle as they remain in the relegation zone with just three wins all season Southampton became the fifth club already this season to sack their manager after parting ways with Ralph Hasenhuttl on Monday (November 7). The Austrian was relieved of his duties on…

The home run is the most over-inflated stat in the history of baseball. For some reason, the value of hitting a home run means more to many than actually being the better player. Right now, Steven Kwan is sixth in odds to win the AL Rookie of the Year award. Our very own Betsided had Kwan sitting at sixth not that long ago. The top cat is the…

John and Kitty Fairley, owners of Highfield Princess, receive the Yorkshire Horse of the Year Award from Eleanor Tomlinson Highfield Princess, who won Group 1s in three different countries in the space of 35 days across August and September, was crowned the Yorkshire Horse of the Year at the Go Racing In Yorkshire Awards on Thursday. The John…

Two AFC powerhouses do battle on Sunday, with the 9-and-2 Chiefs visiting the 7-and-4 Bengals. These two squads are very familiar with each other, with Cincy winning both duels last year by a field goal, including the AFC Championship game. Kansas City is the front-runner in the Super Bowl odds, with the Bengals the ninth choice to get back to the…

The LA Lakers will host the Denver Nuggets in a clash between two teams from the Western Conference, trending in the opposite direction this season. The Denver Nuggets are sixth in the Western Conference standings, with a record that reads 46 wins and 32 losses as they have won more games on the road than at home this season. Superstar Nikola…

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Prosperous Voyage looks primed for a big run in the Coronation Stakes (4.20pm) on day four of Royal Ascot. The 1000 Guineas second is fancied to overturn the form with Cachet at the top fixture. My selection galloped home strongly to get within a neck of the front runner - a step up on her previous efforts. But she can prove that run, at odds of…

The 2022 Flat season is in full swing after the first two Classics of the season, the 2000 Guineas and 1000 Guineas. Attention now turns towards Epsom with the Cazoo Derby and Oaks next month, and market movers come thick and fast as the key Classic trials continue to be run. Our Classic Clues series has you covered. Here's a recap of the recent…

Vicente Luque holds the UFC welterweight record for finishes, and he hopes to add to his total Saturday in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad against fellow ranked contender Belal Muhammad. The matchup with potential title shot implications anchors the main fight card (8:30 p.m. ET) from the Apex facility in Las Vegas. The…

The Wizard Of Eye ran out the winner of the Hyde Stakes Monday: Kempton Following on from an 80-1 winner last year, The Wizard Of Eye caused another upset in the Listed Hyde Stakes when the outsider of four proved too good for his rivals. The Stan Moore-trained three-year-old has been highly tried all year, including when finishing ninth behind…

Freehold, NJ - After donating $2000 last week at Freehold Raceway to HABCORE a local Veterans charity, the American Harness Driver's Club (AHDC) got back to harness racing action on Saturday (11/26) at the New Jersey oval. John Calabrese wasted no time getting the festivities started by sending Allindotime (Andover Hall) to the lead from the rail…

In the first six weeks of the 2022-23 season, the MVP race is extremely close and it's a three way race between some of the best talent in the league. Giannis Antetokounmpo is the front-runner right now, but not too far behind is Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum. All three have seen a great amount of individual and team success this season. NBA betting…

A Group 1 winner in France, Rougir looks to give trainer Chad Brown a record seventh win in the Beverly D. when she headlines a compact but competitive field of five set for the Grade 1 turf race on Saturday at Churchill Downs. The 4-year-old French-bred won the Grade 3 Beaugay in her first start of the year, but has been beaten in her last two,…

Further easing in the local COVID restrictions meant that the biggest crowd since January-better than 13000 racegoers-took in Sunday's BOCHK Jockey Club meeting at Sha Tin in person and were they ever rewarded. Making their seasonal debuts and having a single prep towards next month's Longines Hong Kong International Races, both two-time defending…

Steve Davies is switching sports after being appointed new chief operating officer for Chester and Bangor racecourses. He will move from his role as operations director of Lancashire Cricket Club at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester early next year for the start of Chester's season, which begins with the track's flagship May meeting. It is the…

Christian Williams had nothing but praise for Potters Corner following the announcement the Welsh National hero has been retired. The 12-year-old, who landed the Grade 3 at Chepstow in December 2019, finished sixth of ten in a veterans' handicap chase at Warwick on Wednesday in what proved to be his final appearance. Williams said: "He has been a…

There are five meetings across the UK and Ireland on Thursday, four National Hunt and one Flat. Newcastle (12.00noon-3.23pm), Market Rasen (12.17-3.40), Wincanton (12.25-3.50) and Clonmel (12.42-3.53) stage the jump cards before the all-weather Flat meeting at Chelmsford (5.00-8.30) brings the curtain down. Thursday's nap has made a bright start to…

The ever popular John Rich Tracking College Football Betting Strategies blog comes at a great time this week. I haven't been feeling very creative lately. The only blog I really enjoyed writing this week was my Stop Texting Frank The Tank blog. I haven't been struck with much inspiration. Maybe a gambling blog will help get my creative juices…

On the Gate to Wire podcast Episode 2, Michael Vale asked Pick 6 King, Jon Stettin to comment on the winning ride executed by Ricardo Mejias on the long shot, Dean Martini in the Ohio Derby. Jon answered "Nowadays, aggressive rides win more than the patient ones.'' A few hours later, one of the world's most prestigious classics, the Investec Epsom…

The first edition of the 2022 College Football Playoff rankings came out earlier this week. And yet, it's already time for a substantial shakeup. On Saturday, two of the top four teams in the CFP rankings suffered their first losses of the year. No. 1 Tennessee fell 27-13 to No. 3 Georgia, while No. 4 Clemson lost 35-14 to Notre Dame. Now that the…

With the Tingle Creek in three weeks one of the few remaining genuine championship races run in Britain before March, the stakes are higher than usual in the two-mile chases at this time of year. Greaneteen will be defending champion at Sandown and also the leader in the clubhouse after his mighty handicap performance in last week's Haldon Gold…

Pentland Hills (right) competing in the 2019 International Hurdle Early-season novice chases don't get much better than this. All bar outsider Fusain were rated 140-plus over hurdles and Pentland Hills is a Grade 1 winner in that discipline. Cheltenham is a tough place to jump and only six horses have made a successful debut over fences at the…

Annie Mc pictured with Coral ambassador Chris Hughes Bookmakers Coral are launching what they describe as a "groundbreaking" racing club, with customers sharing the ownership experience of five horses in the care of Jonjo O'Neill, Joe Tizzard, Rebecca Menzies and Scott Dixon. The Coral Racing Club will be open to all customers to join for free and…

Cheltenham: aiming to promote better crowd behaviour this weekend Cheltenham is seeking to promote better behaviour from racegoers outside the course at this week's Paddy Power meeting after locals complained of punters urinating and defecating in public places between the town centre and the track during the Cheltenham Festival. Extra staff will…

Tom Lacey: winner of the feature handicap chase with Highstakesplayer Tuesday: Hereford Highstakesplayer returned to the scene of his victory eight days ago and landed the feature 2m5f handicap chase for trainer Tom Lacey. The six-year-old extended his unbeaten record over fences to two when defying a 7lb penalty and beating Gemirande by nine…

The New York Rangers (42-19-5) face division-rival Pittsburgh Penguins (40-17-10) Tuesday at PPG Paints Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we look at the Rangers vs. Penguins odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets. The Rangers are rolling as winners of 4 of the last 5, including a 5-1 home…