1. World Series of Poker Odds Stacked Against Women at Main Event

    It's only a 10-to-1 long shot, which is strange for an event that only happened once in the history of the World Series of Poker ...

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  2. 2013 Preakness Stakes: Orb Set to Break Favorites' Three-Race Losing Streak

    Orb is a huge favorite to win the Preakness Stakes , but other recent favorites have faltered in the second leg of the Triple Crown. Favorites are riding a three-race losing skid at Pimlico, after Bodemeister lost to I’ll Have Another a year ago...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 2 days ago 445 reads 0 comments

  3. Wiggins Signing Sends Kansas March Madness Betting Odds Soaring

    Andrew Wiggins was a big deal in high school basketball and will be a big deal in the NBA. As it turns out, he's such a big deal in college basketball that his decision to play in Kansas completely changed the betting odds for the 2013-14 season ...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 3 days ago 742 reads 0 comments

  4. Kentucky Derby Odds Expected to Climb from Morning Line

    Orb may still be the Kentucky Derby favorite at post time Saturday, but it won't be at 7-2 odds, according to a veteran horse handicapper...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 15 days ago 1,061 reads 0 comments

  5. FA Cup Final Prediction: Odds Favor Manchester City

    Manchester City looks for its second FA Cup win in three seasons, and has plenty of motivation to defeat overmatched Wigan on May 11. With odds set at 1.40, they are huge favorites to win it this season, while Wigan saw odds set at or around 8...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 17 days ago 1,182 reads 2 comments

  6. Stanley Cup Odds: NHL Playoffs Betting List Topped by Penguins, Blackhawks

    If the 2013 NHL playoffs follow the upset-filled 2012 Stanley Cup script, the eighth-seeded Minnesota Wild will face the No. 6-ranked New York Rangers in the Cup final...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 19 days ago 706 reads 1 comments

  7. Kentucky Derby Betting Odds Ignore Wood Memorial Jinx for Verrazano

    Normally, winning an important Kentucky Derby prep race in April is a great springboard to success in the Run For the Roses...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 22 days ago 1,135 reads 0 comments

  8. Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Odds, Preview, Prediction

    Memphis rolled over Utah 86-70 as a 4.5-point home favorite in its regular season finale, but that was not enough to secure home-court advantage in their best-of-seven first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers ...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 29 days ago 1,074 reads 1 comments

  9. Brooklyn Nets vs. Chicago Bulls Betting Odds Preview, Series Prediction

    You can usually count on the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds to produce the most intriguing matchups of the first round, and this year’s Eastern Conference matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls is no exception...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 29 days ago 2,084 reads 4 comments

  10. Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks: NBA Playoffs Betting Odds Preview, Pick

    In the midst of the Miami Heat ’s 27-game winning streak, it looked pretty clear that no team was going to be able to touch them come playoff time...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 30 days ago 2,139 reads 3 comments

  11. Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets Betting Odds: NBA Playoffs Preview

    Much has been made of Miami's 37-2 run to end the season, but the Denver Nuggets reeled off a 23-3 stretch of their own, making them a serious threat in the NBA's Western Conference...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 2,401 reads 4 comments

  12. Kentucky Derby Contenders Could Emerge from Lexington Stakes

    Saturday’s Grade 3 $200,000 Coolmore Lexington at Keeneland is one of two “Wild-Card” races for the new points system for determining the starting field for the 139th Kentucky Derby...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 526 reads 0 comments

  13. Louisville Cardinals vs. Michigan Wolverines: 2013 National Championship Odds

    The No. 1 Louisville Cardinals have won 15 straight games and are now just one win away from claiming the NCAA Tournament title...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 1,489 reads 0 comments

  14. Final Four Odds Preview: Trends Favor Louisville to Win It All

    The No. 1 Louisville Cardinals are the only remaining first seed in the Big Dance, and are two wins away from being crowned the 2013 NCAA tournament champions...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 817 reads 0 comments

  15. Duke Blue Devils vs Louisville Cardinals Betting Odds: Elite Eight Preview

    Duke has only played Louisville once since 1986 and can avenge its most memorable loss 27 years ago to the Cardinals in Elite Eight action Sunday...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 3,002 reads 4 comments

  16. Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Wichita State Shockers: Betting Odds Preview

    The Ohio State Buckeyes are one win away from a return trip to the Final Four and favored by 4.5 points in most sportsbooks ...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 3,862 reads 4 comments

  17. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs Florida Gators: Sweet 16 Betting Odds & Preview

    The University of Florida won back-to-back national titles a few seasons ago and is trying to enhance their championship pedigree with another run at the top...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 1,698 reads 0 comments

  18. Duke Blue Devils vs Michigan State Spartans Sweet 16 Betting Odds Preview

    Duke vs Michigan State battles have been one-sided in favor the Blue Devils in the win column, but one-sided in favor of the Spartans in the betting profits column...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 3,461 reads 1 comments

  19. Louisville Cardinals vs. Oregon Ducks Odds Preview: NCAA Tournament Prediction

    There are always plenty of cheerleaders for underdogs in March Madness, making Oregon a popular bet as a No. 12 seed against top-seeded Louisville Friday...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 5,682 reads 0 comments

  20. Miami Hurricanes vs Marquette Golden Eagles: Sweet 16 Betting Odds Preview

    Miami has won six straight and has not really been challenged during that stretch, while Marquette was lucky to dodge one of the biggest upsets of the year. So even though the seed difference is just one position (No...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 1,477 reads 1 comments

  21. NCAA Tournament Betting Update: March Madness Day 2 Review

    The first two days of this NCAA tournament have served up some stunners and several close calls; however, on the whole, chalk is holding its own...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 649 reads 0 comments

  22. March Madness Picks: Day 2 Upset Predictions and Best Bets

    Many brackets are in chaos already after Thursday upsets and the odds and trends point to Mississippi adding to the wreckage today by beating Wisconsin...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 576 reads 0 comments

  23. March Madness Picks: Last Minute Bracket Upset Predictions

    It’s full-scramble mode a few hours before the Madness begins, and if you are filling out your bracket, here are a few upset predictions and games where the odds have been moving around...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 1,610 reads 0 comments

  24. NCAA March Madness: West Region Predictions, Trends, Computer Picks

    Mississippi was an upset winner of the SEC tournament and one college basketball scores prediction computer is picking them to upset Wisconsin in the first round of the West Region...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 1,135 reads 0 comments

  25. NCAA March Madness Computer Picks and Trends: South Region Predictions

    South Region trends and predictions differ from the other brackets because the top seed is not even the betting favorite to win the bracket. Kansas is the top seed, but No...

    Mike Pickett Written by Mike Pickett about 1 month ago 1,349 reads 0 comments