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It appears the Tennessee Titans are officially throwing in the towel on the 2023 season. After winning nine or more games in seven of the last eight seasons, the Titans are hitting the reset button and are looking toward the future. They have already traded away All-Pro safety Kevin Byard (to the Philadelphia Eagles) and several other veterans could be on their way out soon. But is the year...

There’s never a dull moment during NFL season – whether it’s a big win at the weekend, a coach under scrutiny, or the never-ending debate about who ranks among the GOATs! We sat down with the iconic wide receiver and eight-time Pro Bowler Cris Carter to get his perspective on some of football’s key talking points. From the likeliest Super Bowl contenders to the Taylor Swift saga, Cris shared h...

The latest NFL Week 4 odds offer football fans dozens of great betting opportunities. This is the last one where all teams will be in action before Week 13, as bye weeks start up next week. If you want an overview of the NFL Week 4 betting odds and lines, this is the place to be. I go through the main markets for each game and tell you my best bets for every Week 4 matchup, using the latest od...

As most NFL fans have learned by now, Aaron Rodgers’ injury will keep him off the field for at least the 2023-24 season. Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles in the Jets Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.    Following the news of Rodgers’ injury, BetOnline released a series of Aaron Rodgers odds and prop bets. Additionally, the Jets’ Super Bowl 58 odds, at reacted ...

Beating the Buffalo Bills is usually a cause for celebration. The New York Jets walked the Bills off with a Xavier Gipson 65-punt return in overtime. The Bills were left stunned after Tyler Bass hit a 50-yard field goal to force overtime moments earlier. However, Aaron Rodgers’ injury only four plays into the game didn’t allow for a jubilant atmosphere in the Jets’ locker room. In what was ult...

The slate of opening games lived up to the hype, and the NFL Week 2 odds promise even more exciting action. All 16 teams are in action again this week, starting with an AFC East showdown in Miami. This guide will cover the latest 2024 NFL odds for Week 2 at the best NFL betting sites. I will break down the betting lines for every game and give you my best bets for this week. Bovada Sportsbo...

College football underdog picks are going to be more of an anomaly as we turn to Week 2. College football betting sites now have a sample size to use on all 133 teams when analyzing games. Going 3-2 last week, gave me consecutive winning percentages in the season’s first two weeks as my record is sitting at 5-3 overall. Duke’s (+13.5) win over Clemson punctuated my winning record in Week 1 ...

The opening week of the 2023-24 NFL regular season is finally here. Below are some key betting trends for each of the Week 1 football games. Since 2000, underdogs are 175-155-14 (53%) against the spread, and 117-225 (34%) straight up in Week 1 games, good for some solid return on your investment. If you want to take it one step further, since 2000, double-digit underdogs are 12-7 against th...

Week 1 was a thrilling week of College Football action and, with even bigger matchups for Week 2, we are back with an assortment of key betting trends to help you out with your wagers this weekend. As such, there are some unique betting considerations and historical trends to keep in mind when betting early-season NCAA football. To date, home teams have reigned supreme within the college la...

Kickoff for the 2023-24 NFL season has almost arrived. To get you started, we have evaluated every matchup on the board and identified the best Week 1 NFL underdogs to bet on at NFL betting sites. There is a slew of NFL underdogs to consider including on your betting card for the opening week of action. Last year, some of our best NFL picks were on the underdogs. The dogs were barking and stas...

No disrespect to the Week 0 games, but College Football is truly back in action this weekend with a full slate of gridiron matchups. We’ve got some key betting trends to help you out with your wagers this weekend for all of the top Week 1 games. Teams playing their season opener against an opponent, that has already played a game, have gone an impressive 50-29 against the spread. That’s an imp...

The final week of the NFL preseason is upon us, and we have compiled key betting trends for each of the 16 games to help you make some informed wagers this weekend. Here are some ‘quick hit’ general trends to keep in mind when betting on the NFL preseason. To start, track the betting line movement. Going back to 2011, short underdogs who opened higher than three points, and closed inside a fie...

As anticipation grows for the 2023-24 College Football season, it is time to start thinking about the College Football Playoff odds at the best college football betting sites. For the last time ever, there will only be four teams in the College Football Playoff. Next season, the 12-team College Football Playoff will debut. Before getting ahead of ourselves, we are handicapping and assessing th...

There are a few teams every year that always sneak into the playoffs that no one expected. Last year, those teams included the New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. So who will be the surprise playoff team this year and who should you consider betting on? Here are three potential playoff teams in 2023 and their odds of making the postseason, courtesy of Bovada: Atlan...

On Saturday, April 15, the second season of the reborn United States Football League kicks off in Memphis. Last year, the USFL played all its games in Birmingham, Alabama, at Legion Field and Protective Stadium. In 2023, eight teams will play throughout the country at four host cities: Detroit, Memphis, Canton, and Birmingham. These cities, and their respective teams, are all gearing up to wel...