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The British Open 2025 Sleepers and Dark Horse Picks: Ben Griffin Sneaky Longshot?
Find the top sleepers and longshots for the British Open 2025 sleepers that can yield huge profits with a win! Aside from the favorites, there is fantastic value on the board on the dark horses to win the Claret Jug.
In this article, I highlight the best British Open sleeper bets to consider making for the highly anticipated event at Royal Portrush Golf Club.
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Best NRFI Bets Today – No Runs First Inning Picks UPDATED DAILY
Interested in the best NRFI bets today? You’ve come to the right place since our MLB experts share their no runs first inning picks daily! We go through the odds of the top MLB betting sites to find the highest value picks for this market and bring them to you.
The table below contains our top NRFI predictions, but we also explain our reasoning for each bet and our overall strategy later in th...
2025-26 NFL Coach of the Year Betting: Odds, Favorites, Prediction
The preseason NFL Coach of the Year betting odds show a wide-open race for the annual award. Traditionally, the award is given to a young coach who exceeds expectations in a given season. Since 2017, four winners have claimed Coach of the Year in their first year with the team.
This guide will highlight the leading contenders for COTY ahead of the 2025-2026 season. In this post, l break down t...
WNBA Betting Picks: Predictions for Monday, July 14, 2025
Welcome to our daily WNBA picks for Monday, July 14, 2025! Each day, I analyze the WNBA schedule and odds, check the latest team news, and prepare my predictions and best bets.
Here are my best WNBA bets for today:
Daily WNBA Picks for July 14
WNBA BETTING PICKONLINE BOOKMAKERChicago Sky (+10.5) vs. Minnesota Lynx (-110)Bovada
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NBA Summer League 2025 Predictions and Best Bets Today
As the temperatures soar, it’s time for some 2025 NBA Summer League predictions! The annual NBA Summer League is scheduled across three states in Nevada, Utah, and California this year.
In this article, you can find free NBA Summer League best bets daily for the duration of the tournament until the finale! We also explain what our strategy for these is under the latest picks.
Here’s a...
Best Home Run Bets Today – MLB HR Predictions
Who will hit a home run today in the MLB? Check our best HR bets today to find out! Our experts go through the odds on any given night to discover the most valuable HR prop bets available.
They pick the best bets to hit a home run based on factors such as stats, recent trends, ballpark analysis, and more. We explain our approach in detail below, in case you want to build your own HR betting st...
NASCAR Best Bets For Week of July 24
On July 30th, Richmond Speedway will host the 22nd NASCAR Cup Series race of the season -the Cook Out 400. Following a controversial finish at Pocono Raceway, the Cup Series is in Virginia for a short-track oval race.
Last week, Kyle Larson was well on his way to winning his third race of the season at Pocono. However, Denny Hamlin ran Larson into the wall with less than ten laps remaining in ...
UFC 291 Odds and Predictions
On Saturday, July 29th, the UFC will be live from Salt Lake City, Utah, for UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2. This event is headlined by a rematch between two of the best lightweights in Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje.
These octagon warriors first battled in April 2018, where Poirier won via fourth-round TKO in what was a Fight of the Year candidate.
As of this writing, UFC 291 featured 12 ...
The 3 Best Times to Place Sports Bets
When is the best time to place sports bets at online betting sites? The best time to bet has been a long-standing debate between sports bettors. Should you take advantage of opening lines or wait until the last minute on closing lines?
Opening and closing lines are likely one of many questions you might have regarding the best time to place a sports bet. However, if you can ascertain whether b...
What Are The Most Popular Gambling Games In Indiana?
Residents of The Hoosier State have been fortunate enough to have online sports betting in Indiana since 2019. But, despite the popularity of sports betting in the country, it’s not the most popular gambling niche in Indiana.
The Hoosier Lottery is by far the most-played gambling game in the state. Following the lottery, slot machines are the second most popular gambling niche in the State of ...
What Is a Pass Line Bet in Craps and How to Play It
The layout of a craps table can be intimidating for newcomers. There are numerous craps bets spanning across a table that can be up to 12 feet in length. With that in mind, one of the most recognizable craps wagers is the Pass Line bet.
The Pass Line is an easy-to-access spot on the craps table. It resembles an “L” shape and wraps around the betting area. However, just because it’s easy to fin...
Legal Sports Betting Kicks Off in Nebraska, But What's Next?
You can add another state to the growing list of jurisdictions offering legal sports betting in the United States. On Thursday, June 22, the first legal sports bets were placed in the Cornhusker State. Despite initial concerns regarding the sports betting infrastructure in Nebraska, residents can now place a legal sports wager.
It has been a long and sometimes painful process for sports bettor...
What Are Texas Hold’em Blinds?
Poker blinds are the foundation of any poker game. In cash games and tournaments, blinds are a necessity that every player at the table has to contribute. Blinds keep the game and action flowing at the poker table.
If you are new to poker, the concept of blinds may be difficult to understand. However, learning about poker blinds is a must before playing any poker game for money.
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Should You Bet More or Less With Online Slots?
Online gaming is the wave of the future. I can’t imagine that there will ever be a time when brick-and-mortar casinos aren’t an option.
But the ability to sit at home and gamble on your favorite casino games is very appealing.
Online gaming’s growth has far surpassed traditional casino gaming, as more and more players decide to log on, rather than walk in, when it comes to getting in on the acti...
Ultimate Guide to Super Bowl Betting in Texas
Texas is a state known for its tough laws toward the gambling industry. It’s unfortunate, as a huge number of residents here are known to be hardcore sports betting fans. Many of these fans are expected to wager on this year’s NFL championship.
Today, I’ll discuss everything you need to know about Super Bowl betting in Texas.
Many are now pushing Texas lawmakers to embrace the gambling industry....
What Are The Odds Of A Royal Flush In Texas Holdem?
The royal flush is known as the ultimate hand in Texas Holdem. Every poker player strives to be dealt a royal flush when they hit the tables. However, what are the odds of a royal flush in Texas Holdem?
There is a good reason why there is always a big commotion at the Texas Holdem table when there is a royal flush: it is extremely uncommon. While you have a better chance of hitting a royal flu...
