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The cameras were rolling for their behind-the-scenes series at Wales' Vale of Glamorgan training base on Tuesday and they were only focused on one man. Warren Gatland did not disappoint those behind the lens. The New Zealander's words were softly spoken, but each and every one carried weight. Gatland reserved his strongest thoughts for when the…

It's North London derby day again. Arsenal will be hoping to return to winning ways after their 0-0 draw against Newcastle United, when they travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15. Spurs' stuttering form has continued post-World Cup, with Antonio Conte's side winning two, drawing one and losing one of their four fixtures. There is…

Register for FREE to read this article. Already have an account? You have article views left. Register for FREE to read more articles. Already have an account? Remind me next time A quick peek at the odds suggests anything but a win for Lens will come as a surprise when they take on Auxerre at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday in the Ligue 1.…

Where do the Spurs stand in the NBA Draft Lottery chase? SAN ANTONIO - On this episode of Locked On Spurs, host Jeff Garcia welcomes San Antonio Sports Star's Michael Jimenez to check in on the current Spurs' odds at the 2023 NBA Draft. Also, a Spurs-Knicks game day preview. All this and more on this new episode of Locked On Spurs. Since going on…

With the new year approaching, let's reflect and think about the things that made 2022 special. In sports, it's not just the amazing games and athletes that provide us daily entertainment and special moments to marvel at and celebrate. We also find exceptional storytelling in the books that will resonate far beyond their publication dates. As we…

The French Ligue 1 League is part of the top leagues that got suspended in November because of the FIFA World Cup tournament. The tournament lasted between November, and December due to the intense summer heat. Other top leagues will return after the new years break and we can't wait for them to start as every bettor are ready to bet on their…

These odds are correct at the time of writing. Check with your bookmaker before confirming. A couple of French Ligue 1 teams are playing a friendly match less than two weeks before the restart of the season. These are teams that scored plenty of goals in the Ligue 1 this season combined, they are consistent with their forward lineup, and with the…

SAN DIEGO - It was Saturday morning in Seattle, in the visitors' dugout of an empty ballpark that was ready to rock. James Click, the general manager of the Houston Astros, stood in the sunshine and considered a simple question: Who was lined up to start Game 4 on Sunday? The expectation, Click said, was that there would be no fourth game. The plan…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 16. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Thursday was a good day, as the Penguins (EVEN) and Sabres (+160) both cashed on the road. Now, If I could only string together a few more…

The fourth quarter of the college football season has arrived and that means the games get bigger and the pressure ramps up higher than at any point of the campaign. As the season heads toward the final weeks, the urgency of the College Football Playoff and conference races cause teams to raise their level of play - or stumble close to the finish…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 3. Follow me on to stay up to date. Saturday: It's a big sports day, and the NHL is mostly waiting until this evening to kick things off, as there is only one afternoon game…

If the college basketball March Madness action wasn't enough for you last week, golf has its own version in Texas this week as the world's best congregate one final time before the Masters, which starts in just two weeks (!). Though a handful of the top players in the world will be absent this week, we still get a very different look at the…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 1. Follow me on to stay up to date. Thursday: There are six games scheduled for Monday, but there aren't a lot of attractive betting opportunities. Thursday's Bets: Seattle Kraken -125 I'm…

When New Zealand is the best rugby league team in the world - in other words, whenever they can beat Australia - the song usually remains the same. Great teams can match the Kangaroos but you need great players to really crack them open. Stacey Jones was great at it in his day and so were Benji Marshall and Shaun Johnson. The styles may have…

So it begins, with Group A poised to set a lively tone for the 2022 World Cup. On paper, this group looks like smooth sailing for Louis van Gaal's slick Netherlands team, who are unbeaten in the 15 games since he took the reins for a third spell in charge. Expectations are high after recent form and a favorable draw. Each of the four teams in Group…

Welcome to the daily NHL betting market report, your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. This is your guide to learn how to bet hockey. Follow me on to stay up to date on my best bets from my NHL betting model. NHL betting market report for Monday, November 14 Wins: 27 Losses: 25 Units Won: +2.09 units ROI: +4.4…

The World Cup gets underway with Qatar and Ecuador facing off in Group A action. While the Netherlands are rightful favorites, our Group A betting preview makes the case for a La Tri surprise after an injury to a star elsewhere. So it begins, with Group A poised to set a lively tone for the 2022 World Cup. On paper, this group looks like smooth…

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Welcome to the NHL Futures page, a continuation of the 2022-23 Hockey Betting Guide. Here you will find projected point total, chances of making the playoffs and chances of winning the division for all 32 teams. Projected standings as of Monday, Nov. 7th It's been one month since the NHL dropped the puck on the regular season. Some teams I had…

Welcome to the daily NHL betting market report, your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. This is your guide to learn how to bet on hockey. Follow me on to stay up to date as I handicap the NHL each day. Market Report for Thursday, November 3rd Recap: No action on Wednesday. Nothing to report. Wins: 20 Losses: 18 Units…

Welcome to the daily NHL betting market report, your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. This is your guide to learn how to bet on hockey. Follow me on to stay up to date on starting goaltenders and any new developments that might impact the betting market. Market Report for Tuesday, November 1st Recap: Monday was a quiet…

Lens and Toulouse go head-to-head at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Ligue 1 this Friday. With both teams in fine form, this promises to be an entertaining matchup. Lens are flying right now, winning eight of their opening 12 league fixtures. Only champions Pa ris Saint-Germain are above them in the table. Toulouse, who were promoted from Ligue 2…

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The overturning of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May 2018 gave individual states the green light to bring sports betting into their ecosystem. Today, 31 states, in addition to Washington D.C., have legal sports betting, including 21 (plus D.C) with legal mobile betting. Also, five other states have legalized sports…

The search for a new manager goes on for Brighton & Hove Albion, with a new favourite having emerged in the markets offered by the best. Graham Potter's departure last week was sudden and it is no surprise that Albion have not made a quick appointment. Brighton are a well-run club that tend to be proactive rather than reactive, but they have been…

The Toronto Maple Leafs are the best kept secret in the NHL. The Toronto Maple Leafs have the best roster, are the deepest team in the NHL, and have the most stars. Last season they had the Hart Trophy winner, were the team that outperformed their goaltending by the biggest margin, and finished fourth overall. They enter this season with 2 x Hart…