#Top Dog

Only once since 2010 has the Cheltenham Festival top trainer title been won by a British handler. Proof, as if needed, that the best horses are in Ireland was there for all to see last year. Willie Mullins heads Cheltenham top trainer odds once again with the bookies with what looks a top Festival team. These are our five best betting sites for…

IT was just after 9pm last night when the racing world briefly went into meltdown as Davy Russell's astonishing return was confirmed. Only 23 days earlier, after riding one final - final at that time, at least - winner, he was back. A two-time Grand National hero, a man who doesn't suffer fools gladly, a man Elliott still needed. Russell released a…

The Boston Celtics (30-12) visit the Brooklyn Nets (27-13) on Thursday night. Action tips off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Nets prediction, pick, and how to watch. Boston has won four consecutive games and remains in first place in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics covered 55% of their games while 53% went…

Georgia finally stopped scoring touchdowns against TCU, and the team is already starting to think about a three-peat. The Bulldogs became the first program in over a decade to successfully defend a national title. After beating Alabama in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship, Georgia dropped the hammer on TCU with…

Georgia finally stopped scoring touchdowns against TCU, and the team is already starting to think about a three-peat. The Bulldogs became the first program in over a decade to successfully defend a national title. After beating Alabama in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship, Georgia dropped the hammer on TCU with…

There's no denying Georgia is the new top dog in college football with this epic beatdown to win a second straight national title, but Nick Saban started seeing red when David Pollack had the gall to say that to his face. I may responsibly go place a 2023 Alabama future on the Barstool Sportsbook when next year's title odds are released, because…

By Chris Johnston NorthStar Bets Fri., Jan. 6, 20234 min. read No one is explicitly using the'T' word. You know, the one that rhymes with "sank." But it may not be a complete coincidence that three teams at the bottom of the NHL standings are currently pacing towards some of the lowest point totals we've seen recorded in the last two decades. Not…

How are those New Year's resolutions looking? We're only a few days into 2023, but for those of you who gave up hitting the old DraftKings sports book, I'm sure you've already relapsed. That's fine, there's always 2024! This week, the TNT slate has been moved to Thursday, and it will feature two particularly entertaining games. With entertainment…

With that massive growth in viewership, advertising, sponsorship comes an increase in the betting options as well. However, if you're not a hundred percent familiar with both Formula 1 and it's associated betting world, it can be difficult to figure out what sorts of bets are most viable. Down below we'll go over some tips to make the most of…

All eyes are on goal-scoring in the NHL at present, but it isn't McDavid's mission or Tage's tear that has us talking. We were thinking about beyond 802, but now that Alexander Ovechkin has surpassed Gordie Howe, we've turned to 894, the once untouchable career goals total by the Great One. However, this year's Rocket Richard Trophy race is shaping…

While otherwise exceptional, none of the aforementioned vehicles is a true masterpiece when it comes to the race track, but that's not really an issue when the supercar formerly known as'Project One' is already in production. I am, of course, talking about the Mercedes-AMG ONE, a two-door, mid-engine limited production plug-in hybrid sports car…

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…

Ever since losing the 2021 NBA championship to the Milwaukee Bucks despite holding a 2-0 series lead, the Phoenix Suns have had to deal with lots of adversity. Last season, they won a league-high 64 games and took a 2-0 series lead over Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference semifinals, only to allow them to force a seventh…

In the US, several major states seem on the verge of legalizing sports betting in 2023. [Image: Shutterstock.com] As the chiming of the clock signals a new year, it brings with it fresh hope for sports betting backers in the US. Since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, states have fallen like dominos in…

After finishing the 2021 campaign with a 74-88 record, the Kansas City Royals didn't make a ton of changes over the course of the offseason. With that said, there are many reasons to expect a better team to be fielded in 2022. Not only is Zack Greinke headlining a starting rotation filled with hungry youth looking to make their long-term presences…

The Minnesota Timberwolves (13-13) visit the Portland Trail Blazers (14-12) on Monday. Action tips off at 10:10 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Blazers prediction and pick. Minnesota has won two of their last three games but still sits in tenth in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves are 10-16 against the spread…

Scottie Scheffler to win 5.44pm twoball 4pts 4-5 general Tommy Fleetwood to win 4.38pm twoball 4pts 4-5 general Defending champion Viktor Hovland leads the Hero World Challenge by a shot going into the weekend at Albany, New Providence, Bahamas. Hovland, a pre-tournament 16-1 chance, has shortened to 4-1 after covering the opening 36 holes in five…

CRISTIANO RONALDO could become the world's highest paid athlete after reportedly being offered a deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. Ronaldo would make £173m-a-year, according to Marca, and that would put him on a wage that is double of rival Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, United are said to be preparing a bid for PSV star Cody Gakpo, who is in fine…

In its field, the 2022 Travers resembles that cute little neighborhood restaurant that you think you've kept a secret until you turn around one evening and realize that everybody who's anybody in town has shown up. That Rich Strike and Early Voting, Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners, didn't make the cut into the top three morning line favorites…

Last weekend, Big Ten football witnessed one of the most brutal beatdowns that Ohio State has ever seen. No one demolishes Ohio State like Michigan did - especially not in back-to-back years - yet that is what we saw on Saturday. Michigan football is a unique team right now. After a stunningly lousy season in 2020, the Wolverines have been reborn…

CRISTIANO RONALDO could become the world's highest paid athlete after reportedly being offered a deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. Ronaldo would make £173m-a-year, according to Marca, and that would put him on a wage that is double of rival Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, United are still said to be interested in PSV star Cody Gakpo, who is in fine…

Becoming bowl-eligible is a stepping stone in the evolution of a college football program, and the University of Illinois this year will be in a bowl game for the second time in the last eight seasons. The Illini, who finished with an 8-4 record this season, will not play in the Big Ten championship game after Purdue was able to beat Indiana over…

The Asset played in eight editions of the sport's showpiece event at the Alexandra Palace from 2009 to 2019 and will again be injecting his expert insight into proceedings as a commentator and pundit for talkSPORT2 over Dartmas. There's been so many World Championship classics down the years - such as Barney's famous triumph over Phil Taylor and…

Several NBA players take massive leaps every season that change the trajectory of their careers. It's tough to predict who has an extra gear in them, but there are a few solid candidates this season. The latest: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring numbers are trending up, Lauri Markkanen's game has evolved considerably and Tyrese Haliburton is making…

Baseball season has finally arrived. After an unordinary and shortened season in 2020 due to Covid-19, the MLB will return to a more familiar form (fingers crossed) in 2021. With the 2021 MLB Opening Day here, let's take a look at some of the odds, including the World Series odds favorites. It should come as no surprise that the odds on favorite to…

When Haas announced they had signed Nico Hulkenberg to race for the team in 2023 alongside Kevin Magnussen, plenty of F1 fans wondered how the two drivers would get on, after they famously clashed on track and off it back in 2017. The two drivers drew headlines in Hungary that season after tangling towards the end of the race, leading Magnussen to…

channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing Nico de Boinville Cheltenham rides are once again about quality over quantity at the Festival this year. That has been something of a hallmark of his career, so here we look at six of the best hopes he gets the leg up on. No British jockey apart from De Boinville is really in the hunt for the…

This season, Posting and Toasting will be promoting TNT's weekly, Tuesday night doubleheader. Tonight there are two games on the docket, first with Brooklyn Nets (8-9) at Philadelphia 76ers (8-8), which should result in a rout. (More below). If you like mismatches, have fun watching the Sixers' subs take on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. In the…

Soccer has enjoyed a long and rich history as one of the most popular sports on the global stage. Though it may not be the top dog in the US (American football retains that honor, at least financially speaking), there are still plenty of "footie" fans stateside. With the rapid expansion of legal sports betting, soccer has experienced a surge in…

They say recruiting is the lifeblood of college athletics. Or, perhaps, funding. Or, in today's climate, the marriage of recruiting and funding, an NIL collective. All that stuff is important, but the grease that keeps the gears moving is … speculation. Oh, we can't wait to talk about what will be in college sports, often to the detriment of what…

After a tantalizing opening night, we've got a loaded NBA betting board tonight. That means plenty of player props available for us to find the best value and we've done just that, highlighting KAT and Portland's former backcourt. Yesterday was opening night for the 2022-2023 NBA season but it was just an appetizer. We get a full buffet on…

As the English top-flight takes a break for a World Cup, GOAL picks the best combined XI from the opening months of the campaign We've reached the (not-quite) halfway point of the 2022-23 Premier League, with the World Cup now just around the corner, and so far the campaign has thrown up a bucket load of fascinating storylines. Are Arsenal really…

New regulations regarding the wearing of jewellery behind the wheel has put the seven-time world champion on a collision course with the sport's governing body. Reports suggest that the 35-year-old could even face a ban from the Monaco Grand Prix if he continues to wear jewellery in the cockpit. Hamilton is the face of the sport, despite his…

With the first part of the Premier League season coming to an end this weekend due to the World Cup break, Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville gives his verdict on the big talking points in the top flight. I said last week that I thought Manchester City would win the title by 15 points - I'm going to hang in there with that prediction. But Arsenal are…

The Mariners are back in Seattle, and are set to quick off their home opener this year against the Houston Astros. The Astros have long been the top dog in the division, but the M's are standing there, knocking at the door and ready to take over. Being ready is one thing, but proving it is a whole other ballgame. Make sure to follow alongside the…

Shishkin and Energumene are on course for a mouth-watering rematch at Cheltenham on Wednesday with the pair among eight runners declared for the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. The top-class duo served up one of the races of the season in January's Clarence House Chase at Ascot when the Nicky Henderson -trained Shishkin narrowly got the better…

The Washington Capitals will find themselves in Canada tonight as they take on the Calgary Flames. This will be the final time these teams face off this season as the Flames won the first battle with a 4-3 overtime win in Washington DC. The Capitals currently sit in a comfortable last wild-card position in the East while the Flames are the top dog…

Friday night features a battle of two scorching-hot teams as the Denver Nuggets (8-3, 4-3 away) visit the Boston Celtics (8-3, 4-1 home) at TD Garden. The tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm ET. This game can be seen on NBA TV. Denver is coming off a 122-119 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday behind a fantastic performance from the entire…

Sergio Perez has excelled in wet races this season Free Formula 1 tips, best bets and analysis for F1's Brazilian Grand Prix weekend at the Interlagos circuit, Sao Paulo. Live on Sky Sports F1 Practice one 3.30pm Friday Qualifying 7pm Friday Practice two 3.30pm Saturday Sprint race 7.30pm Saturday Grand Prix 6pm Sunday Mercedes Practice one winning…

This past season the Texas Rangers were lucky to have four prominent players with at least 20 home runs. Of those four players, it was Nathaniel Lowe's first time hitting 20 or more home runs. And he did that while maintaining a batting average over.300. Lowe is a real deal, and he has already proved that in the 2022 season. His 1252 PO (what…

Who: No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs vs. No. 2 Tennessee Volunteers When: Saturday, Nov. 5 (Week 10) Time: 3:30 p.m. ET Where: Sanford Stadium (Athens, GA) Betting Odds Summary Spread: Tennessee+8.5 (-115), Georgia -8.5 (-105) Moneyline: Tennessee+245, Georgia -310 Total: Over/under 65.5 (-106/-114) Prepare for one of the best matchups of the college…

Rick Hendrick. Joe Gibbs. Roger Penske. Justin Marks? One of those four team owners certainly doesn't belong when it comes to success and experience at the NASCAR Cup Series championship level, but external expectations haven't meant a whole lot to Marks, co-owner of Trackhouse Racing alongside Miami-area rapper Pitbull. Their outfit has crashed…

In last year's shortened season, the Tampa Bay Rays were the top dog in the American League, advancing all the way to the World Series where they lost in six games to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Below, we look at the Tampa Bay Rays' MLB futures odds, including their projected 2021 win total and World Series odds at BetMGM. Tampa Bay went an AL-best…

We're diving into the NBA player stat prop market with our best bets for scoring, rebounding, and assists leader. The 2022-23 NBA season is just 10 days away. For obvious reasons, this is music to the ears of basketball fans all across the world. When we talk about basketball, the common stats that come to mind are scoring, rebounding, and…

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE - Anyone looking for victory in the Saturday afternoon (Oct. 8) Atlantic Breeders Crown Three-year-old harness racing pacing colt consolation will have to go through Fern Hill General (Malicious) during the Weekend Of Champions at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park. The city track races at 12:30 P.M.…

FSU heads to NC State to take on the Wolfpack who are coming off a tough loss against Clemson last week. Will that loss shake up North Carolina State enough to affect them in this game? Our college football betting picks answer that and so much more. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The North Carolina State Wolfpack saw thier summer bluster rendered…

Football fans have had September 8 marked on their calendars since the last season ended, and if you're looking for the 2022 NFL Kickoff's best sportsbook offers, you're in the right place. Here you'll find the top sports betting promos and bonuses for Thursday night's star-studded contest between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams. To get you…

STILLWATER, Okla. - Oklahoma State football returns to the friendly confines of Boone Pickens Stadium where it will play host to Texas Tech for another Big 12 showdown this weekend. The Cowboys (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) are hoping to maintain control as the top dog in the conference, but the Red Raiders (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) have already proven to be a sneaky…

Betting on the Broncos' and Colts' shortcomings will lead to profits in Week 5. Week 5 action kicks off with the Denver Broncos (2-2) hosting the Indianapolis Colts (1-2-1) for " Thursday Night Football." Both Denver and Indianapolis have underperformed expectations this season and both will be looking to get back on track after Week 4 losses. If…

Chase Elliott has taken the lead in the Cup Series playoff standings and is the early betting favorite to win at Charlotte in the Round of 12. See who else is in the running in the early odds for the Bank of America ROVAL 400 on Oct. 9. With a victory last week at Talladega, Chase Elliott jumped back to take the top spot in the Cup Series playoff…