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MLB World Series betting guide: Braves and Astros square off
The MLB season comes down the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros playing for the World Series title. The Braves last won it all in 1995, while the Astros go for their 2nd title in the last five seasons. Here are our expert's picks.
NFL
NFL MVP, Super Bowl futures watch: Is it time to take the Arizona Cardinals?
We are seven weeks into the NFL season and have a bunch of really good QBs at the top of the MVP odds board. Doug Kezirian breaks it down, as well as who to take to win the Super Bowl.
Betting Takeaways from ESPN's Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: Can the Vikings slow down the Cowboys?
Tyler Fulghum breaks down the ESPN.com Power Rankings to find an edge for bettors in Week 8, keying in on the Cowboys' big game in Minnesota.
NHL
Hockey betting: Don't be tricked by early NHL trends
Home favorites are winning at a 61.7% clip at home on the money line. Underdogs are winning 64.1% of the time against the spread. Which early trends might continue?
NEWS - CHALK
Notable bets: Betting public continues rare NFL hot streak
David Purdum recaps the weekend in betting, including some notable wins and the recent hot streak by the betting public.
NFL
NFL Week 8 betting first look: Rams laying too many points at Houston?
The Week 8 NFL lines are out after another entertaining week of NFL action. Here's a quick look at games worth a wager right away.
TOP HEADLINES
NEWS - CHALK
Betting market watch: Line moves, early action and bookmaker insights
David Purdum gives an update on where the money lies in Week 7 NFL games, which teams are popular tickets, college insights and more.
NBA champion? League MVP? Bets we like for 2021-22
The 2021-22 NBA season is here. Will the Milwaukee Bucks repeat? Will the Lakers rebound for another title for LeBron? Our betting insiders take a look at their favorite plays and bets for this upcoming season.
NFL
NFL MVP, Super Bowl futures watch: Is it time to fire on the Cowboys and Cardinals?
We are six weeks into the NFL season and have a bunch of really good QBs at the top of the MVP odds board. Doug Kezirian breaks it down, as well as who to take to win the Super Bowl.
Betting Takeaways from ESPN's NFL Power Rankings: Is Houston a trap game for the Cardinals?
Tyler Fulghum breaks down the ESPN.com Power Rankings to look for an edge for bettors in Week 7.
NFL
Every NFL team's record against the spread and more
Home teams finally had the edge in Week 7. What's in store for Week 8? Here are league and team trends.
NEWS - CHALK
Notable bets: Aaron Rodgers owns the Bears, and Chicago bettors know it
Back-to-back rough Sundays for the sportsbooks. David Purdum recaps the weekend in betting, including some notable wins.
NBA
NBA Finals, over/under and playoff odds for all 30 teams
The Lakers, Nets and defending champion Bucks are among the favorites to take home the title. Here are the odds you need to know for all 30 NBA teams.
NHL
Best bets for the 2021-22 NHL season
The NHL is ready for a full season of games. Our betting experts offer best bets and props for the NHL season.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
SVP's 'horrendous' bad beat from Week 6
NEWS - CHALK
Notable bets: 'By far our worst Sunday of the season'
David Purdum takes a look at the weekend in betting.
NHL
How to bet on hockey: The ins and outs of wagering on the NHL
How popular is NHL betting? What are the options for wagers? We're here to provide some clarity.
NEWS - CHALK
Notable bets: The unexpected Sunday morning line move on Buccaneers-Patriots
David Purdum takes a look at the weekend in betting, including the wild line movement leading up to the Buccaneers-Patriots game.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
A matchup of winless teams became one of the Bad Beats of the CFB season
NFL
Notable bets: Tucker's kick saves one of the most popular weekend bets
Here are the notable bets from Week 3 of the NFL season, including the huge swing as a result of Baltimore's record-breaking field goal bouncing the right way.
NFL
Notable bets: Sunday night nail-biter stings 'squares,' saves books from losing day
Here are the notable bets from Week 2 of the NFL season, including a lot of money on the Kansas City Chiefs.
NFL
Notable bets: NFL and betting relationship evolving; bettors' success remains same
Here are the notable bets from Week 1 of the NFL season, including five six-figure wagers on Sunday's games.
NFL
Big changes coming to the NFL's sports betting landscape this season
Sports betting will be infused into the NFL experience more than ever this season.
NFL
NFL best bets: Picks, betting advice and a number we like on all 32 teams
With Super Bowl, division, over/unders and player props, there are plenty of available bets. Our experts run through the ones they like for each team.
NFL
SEASON PREVIEW
NFL storylines from sportsbooks: Bettors looking to bounce back in 2021 after a losing 2020 NFL season
NFL bettors will need to beat the trends if they want to beat the books this season.
Mike Clay's guide to NFL player props
Mike Clay breaks down his favorite 2021 player props for the NFL season.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
College football 2021 SP+ win total predictions
Bill Connelly uses his college football SP+ projections to make his win total predictions for each and every FBS conference heading into the 2021 CFB season.
Stanford Steve and The Bear: College football picks and best bets for 2021
What's in store this season? The fellas preview the 2021 college football season with their best bets, from player props to over/under bets and conference winners.
College football picks: Everything you need to know to bet football this season
Planning to bet on games this season? Here's your one-stop shop for all the information you need to help you make your picks.
BETTING HEAD FAKES
The head-fake game: How sharp bettors fool the betting market
Professional sports bettors have multiple ways to move and shake up the betting market. A betting head fake is one such tactic pros use to game the system and one used very recently in the WNBA.
CONFERENCE PICKS
Best SEC college football bets: The numbers our experts like most
Will Alabama be able to run the table in 2021? Is Georgia a worthy National Championship contender? Our experts provide their SEC best bets.
Big Ten college football best bets: Will Michigan get to eight wins?
Will Michigan turn it around? Can Penn State win the conference? Our experts provide their Big Ten best bets.
Pac-12 college football best bets: Is Washington a strong value?
Is Washington a sleeping giant out West? Will USC get to nine wins? Our experts detail their Pac-12 best bets.
NFL
NFL player props, over/unders, and Super Bowl and playoff odds for all 32 teams
Your one-stop shop for every NFL futures bet, as well as which props our NFL Nation reporters have their eyes on.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
College football best bets for the Group of 5 and independents: Will Notre Dame win nine games?
What type of year will Notre Dame have? Will UNLV find a way to win two games? Our experts go over their best bets for the Group of 5 and independents.
NFL
Rookie QBs, Ravens and low-scoring games among trends to watch
Does the Ravens preseason win streak mean anything? How about the first impressions of Justin Fields and Trey Lance? Joe Fortenbaugh breaks down the insights and trends that bettors should take from this weekend's preseason games.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Big 12 college football best bets: Is TCU being overlooked?
Can TCU get to eight wins? Will Kansas win two games? Our experts weigh in and provide their Big 12 best bets.
NEWS - CHALK
Rookie bettors camp: Strategies to try to beat the book
Sports betting can be fun, but you need to have a plan. Here are the strategies and everything you need to know to be in the best position to bet this football season
NCAAF
Best ACC college football bets: Will the Tar Heels win 10 games?
Will North Carolina get to 10 wins in 2021? Our experts dig into that and provide their ACC best bets.
NFL
Volume and volatility: How should you approach player prop bets?
Our top betting analysts sit down with our top fantasy football analysts to discuss how to approach player props this year.
NFL
Rookie bettors camp: Ultimate bankroll survival guide
Sports betting can be fun, but you need to have a plan. Here's everything you need to know about establishing a bankroll to bet responsibly.
NEWS - ANALYTICS
Division favorites, win totals and the NFL's best (and worst) teams: Takeaways from the 2021 projections
The ESPN Football Power Index projections are live. Here's how our model believes the 2021 season will play out.
NEWS - CHALK
Betting bullets: Big bets on Buccaneers to go 17-0
Is a perfect season on tap for the Bucs? It would pay off big for some bettors. David Purdum looks at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
NFL
Best NFL player prop bets for the 2021 season
Will Baker Mayfield top his passing yards projection? Can Zeke reach 10 TDs? Our analysts offer an early look at their best player prop bets.
NBA
NBA Power Rankings, way-too-early edition: Where the Bucks, Suns and every team stand right now
Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
NFL
Best bets on 2021 NFL season win totals
Will Dak's return spark the Cowboys? Will the Dolphins build off a breakout season? Our experts offer their best bets on NFL win totals.
NEWS - CHALK
Winning by losing: Bookmakers' marketing tactic divides betting industry
When is a loss not a loss? Offering refunds or credits on 'bad beats' has been a marketing win for some sportsbooks, while others question the practice.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Betting Bullets: College football teams bettors are targeting, fading
Some college football lines have already seen significant movement. David Purdum and Doug Kezirian look at that and more in the sports betting landscape.
Best Bets: College football win totals
Team win totals are out for the 2021 season, and our analysts are here to offer their best bets.
NFL
A gamble on Brady's move to Tampa Bay leads to profits
Was Tom Brady really going to leave the Patriots? One bettor's intuition turned into a big win with a chance for another score.
PHIL MICKELSON
Mickelson defies 200-1 PGA odds in blow to books
Phil Mickelson faced some of the longest odds of his career at the PGA Championship. But the 50-year-old defied the odds, captured his sixth major title and delivered a blow to some sportsbooks that they hadn't felt since Tiger Woods last won the Masters.
NEWS - CHALK
3-year evolution of American sports betting: From taboo to revenue
Ads, media coverage and pingpong -- the sports gambling industry is booming since the Supreme Court decision allowing for its expansion.
NFL
NFL schedule release: Week 1 games to bet now
The NFL schedule is out, and we have lines for all 16 Week 1 games. Here are some games to jump on early.
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
Bad Beats: Worst of College Basketball Season
Bad beats. They're a part of life for gamblers. ESPN2 will be revisiting some of the worst ones from the college hoops season.
NFL
NFL win total predictions: Our reporters make over/under picks for all 32 teams
The initial Caesars William Hill win total projections for the 2021 NFL season are out, so where does your team fall in the over/under debate?
Top Headlines
- Packers place star WR Adams on COVID-19 list
- Sportsbooks install Astros as World Series fave
- NFL launches responsible betting campaign
- Nets favored for title, but bettors backing Lakers
- N.J. first state to take in $1B in bets in 1 month
- Bulldogs roll past Tide as national title favorites
- Betting Takeaways from ESPN's Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: Can the Vikings slow down the Cowboys?
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Sports betting legalization
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Legalization of sports betting homepage
Here is your one-stop shop of all relevant content, now that the Supreme Court has struck down PASPA.
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All you need to know before making your picks. PickCenter's data comes from two main sources: TeamRankings and numberFire.
