What did oddsmakers think of the Panthers' win at home over the Packers on Sunday? Not enough to make Carolina the favorite over Green Bay in the NFC.
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Here's a first look at the point spreads and totals for Week 10 of the NFL season.
Andy Dalton is having the best year of his career, but according to DFS projections provided by Fantasy Alarm, there's value to be found betting against him Thursday night.
While covering another spread doesn’t figure to be easy for the Bengals on Thursday, as they're laying double digits against the Browns, it's the total that has our attention.
A win over the Packers was enough for the Broncos’ Super Bowl odds to be shortened into the single digits, but not enough to move Denver past Green Bay or the Patriots on Vegas boards.
The first College Football Playoff rankings of the season were released Tuesday. Las Vegas oddsmakers don’t care.
According to 10,000 simulations of the game performed by AccuScore, the Colts are worth a shot on the money line against the Panthers on Monday night.
After beating the Mets in five games to win this year's World Series, the Royals are offered at 14-to-1 odds in Las Vegas to repeat as champions in 2016.
While weather's a factor, a comparison of props and Fantasy Alarm projections reveals little value for bettors in Monday night's Colts-Panthers game.
Here are early betting lines for Week 9 of the NFL season. Among the matchups: Browns at Bengals, Rams at Vikes, Skins at Pats, Pack at Panthers, Broncos at Colts and Eagles at Cowboys,
Peyton Manning's mediocre stats are reflected in the props posted on Vegas oddsboards for Sunday night's Packers at Broncos game, and there's value to be found on one of the OVERs.
While we all know the capabilities of the Patriots offense, oddsmakers may be asking too much from its two stars Thursday, according to DFS projections provided by Fantasy Alarm.
The NBA season in full swing, and TNT serves up a Thursday night doubleheader to complement your NFL and college football wagering endeavors.
New England faces a rival for the third consecutive week when they host the Dolphins on Thursday. While the Patriots are laying 8 points, they usually deliver for bettors as single-digit home favorites.
The Patriots and Packers are followed on the Super Bowl oddsboard by a trio of teams at 10-to-1. One of those three is the Broncos, who host the Packers on Sunday night.
Michael Jordan, Mark Cuban and Ted Leonsis are investing millions of dollars in Sportsradar AG, a company with deep ties into global bookmaking.
Despite the loss of Seth Russell, Baylor has maintained the respect of Vegas oddsmakers, as the Bears’ odds to win the national title have been adjusted just slightly.
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook is offering a suite of props for Game 1 of the World Series.
How much of a chance do you give the Lakers, Bulls, Heat, Clippers or Hawks to win the NBA title?Because these five teams represent the biggest liability for the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook.
With the 2015-16 NBA season set to tip off, the Rockets are among the teams whose season win total has increased since opening numbers were posted last month.
If you’re looking to bet some props in Monday night’s Ravens at Cardinals game, take a look at how Fantasy Alarm’s DFS projections stack up against the Las Vegas odds.
Here are the early betting numbers for Week 8 of the NFL season.
Set your alarm, pour yourself a Bloody Mary and log on to the Internet, because there’s an NFL game at 9 a.m. ET Sunday morning to be webcast from London by Yahoo!
Despite the Seahawks’ bankroll-busting ways, bettors are laying points with them on the road Thursday vs. the 49ers. Our Vegas crew, though, has more respect for San Fran than most handicappers.
While value is difficult to discern when comparing Fantasy Alarm projections with Vegas props, bold gamblers could consider a few offerings tied to the QBs in Seahawks at 49ers.
Hillary Clinton's chances to win the Democratic nomination and U.S. presidency in 2016 have received a significant boost with Joe Biden's decision not to run, according to oddsmakers.
Another week, another reshuffling of the odds to win the college football national championship. One thing that remains, though, is Ohio State on top of the board.
The Patriots join the Packers as co-favorites to win Super Bowl 50. No other team is listed with single-digit odds.
Arkansas State plays its second Tuesday night game in as many weeks, as it hosts Louisiana-Lafayette as a sizable favorite at Centennial Bank Stadium.
According to the betting market, the undefeated Panthers are a notch below the two-win Eagles. Here are the early spreads and totals for Week 7.
When you're unbeaten through five weeks of the season, you're asked to lay inflated lines, and that'll be the case with the Bengals when they visit the Bills on Sunday.
Auburn is a short favorite at Kentucky on Thursday as the Tigers look to cover their first point spread of the season.
The Falcons are 5-0 SU and a nifty 4-1 against the spread, but it hasn't exactly been easy money for bettors. It won't be Thursday night laying points in New Orleans, either.
If you’re looking to bet a prop or two on Thursday night’s Falcons-Saints game, check out the comparisons between Fantasy Alarm's DFS projections and the odds posted in Vegas.
Clemson continues its steady climb up the national championship oddsboad, and the Tigers have a favorable path to the College Football Playoff.
After losing three of their first five games, the Seahawks’ road to a third straight Super Bowl appearance is looking increasingly difficult, a notion reflected in the futures odds posted in Vegas,
Kyle Whittingham has been installed by offshore oddsmakers as the favorite to replace Steve Sarkisian as fooball coach at USC.
The Dodgers' season falls on the shoulders of Clayton Kershaw, who is listed as a substantial favorite over the Mets' Steven Matz in Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday night.
College football bettors are treated to Tuesday night action, as Arkansas State visits South Alabama in a Sun Belt game. Early action has been on the home dog.
Oddsmakers have posted tough-to-crack props for Monday night’s Steelers vs. Chargers game, according to a comparison of Fantasy Alarm projections and the numbers offered in Las Vegas.
Here are the early betting lines for what promises to be a fun Week 6 in the NFL, headlined by the Colts and Patriots renewing their Deflategate-stoked rivalry.
Is there any betting value to be found on the props board for Sunday night's 49ers at Giants game? Let's consult our friends at Fantasy Alarm.
Mexico is a slight favorite over the USA in the Confederations Cup on Friday night at the Rose Bowl , according to odds posted in Las Vegas.
With Andrew Luck ruled out, the line and total for Thursday night's Colts-Texans game are on the move. Matt Hasselbeck is expected to start for Indianapolis against a desperate Houston squad.
Fantasy Alarm projections find some value with a prop tied to DeAndre Hopkins in Thursday night's Colts-Texans showdown.
With the liability bookmakers are facing on Michigan – a team they were "happy" to take bets on before the season – are the Wolverines suddenly making them nervous?
Of the six teams that remain unbeaten through Week 4 of the NFL season, the Panthers are getting the least amount of respect on Super Bowl 50 oddsboards.
Two Vegas sports books have different teams posted as the favorite to win the World Series, with the Royals assigned the shortest odds at William Hill, and the Blue Jays the chalk at the Westgate.
The Bengals, Falcons and Packers all won and covered the spread on Sunday, improving to 4-0 SU and ATS. These results are reflected in the early Week 5 lines.
NFL bettors are treated to breakfast-time football on Sunday, as the Jets and Dolphins battle in London. Miami, not too long ago, was once considered the favorite in this game.
The Ravens are in desperate need of a win when they visit Pittsburgh on Thursday. Fortunately for them, they get Michael Vick instead of Ben Roethlisberger, and the QB change is huge when it comes to handicapping the game.
Take a look at the odds to win the college football national championship. The board won't look the same after the crazy weekend ahead.
Win totals for the 2015-16 NBA season are open for wagering in Las Vegas, as the Westgate SuperBook on Tuesday became the first book in town to post the numbers.
With Ben Roethlisberger sidelined, Las Vegas bookmakers are adjusting their ratings on the Steelers, moves that are impacting the team's point spreads and Super Bowl odds.
Here are the early lines for Week 4 of the NFL season. Among the observations: the Bills are getting plenty of respect from Las Vegas oddsmakers.
There's been a huge swing in the Eagles vs. Jets betting line after just two weeks of results. This makes for a classic buy low/sell high situation, according to our man in Las Vegas.
There's value to be found in prop bets tied to Eli Manning and Odell Beckham in Thursday's Redskins-Giants game, based on a comparison of Vegas odds and DFS projections.
It's been only two games, but the Redskins have justified the high rating The Linemakers placed upon them coming into the season. Washington is an underdog at the Giants on Thursday night.
Jason Day, to no one’s surprise, comes in as the favorite to win the season-ending Tour Championship this week in Atlanta. He's also priced at 5-to-4 to claim the FedEx Cup points title.
Wagering is open at CG Technology on the MLB playoffs, as the sports book operator has posted odds on several potential league championship series.
The Big Ten occupies two of the top three spots on the college football oddsboard at the Las Vegas SuperBook, but three SEC teams made big upward moves after Week 3 wins.
ESPN says "cover alert" — which we welcomed as a new bettor-friendly broadcast element — has made its first and last appearance on the network's college football coverage.
Here are the opening betting lines for Week 3 of the NFL season.
Despite mixed grades of his debate performance, Donald Trump's odds to win the GOP nomination are rising steadily. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio, John Kasich and Carly Fiorina are lurking.
By applying daily fantasy projections offered by Fantasy Alarm, value can be found on some of the props offered for Thursday night’s Broncos at Chiefs clash.
Here are odds and matchup props posted in Las Vegas for this week’s BMW Championship, as well as updated prices to win the 2015 Fed Ex Cup title.
While the betting market is losing confidence in the Broncos and the Chiefs are favored at home against them on Thursday, Kansas City has never beaten Denver with Peyton Manning under center.
The betting market is putting a lot of weight into Auburn's fortunate victory over FCS team Jacksonville State.
The odds in Las Vegas reflect the betting market's nervousness caused by the injury to Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant and the ineffectiveness of Broncos QB Peyton Manning.
A bettor at Edgewater Casino in Laughlin, Nev., hit an 8-team parlay across three different sports Sunday, turning a $100 bet into a nearly $15,000 payday.
While Vegas odds indicate how dominant Joe Gibbs Racing has been this season, we're looking elsewhere for our pick to win the 2015 Sprint Cup Championship.
Here are the first betting lines posted in Las Vegas for Week 2 of the NFL season.
Expectations could not be higher in Green Bay, while there's a different story being told in Chicago. But with the Bears catching a touchdown at home, our handicapper in Vegas smells value on the dog.
A TD pass with 2 seconds remaining in the NFL's season opener from Ben Roethlisberger to Antonio Brown was anything but meaningless, and the moment was not lost on Al Michaels.
If you're looking to bet some props on tonight's Steelers-Patriots game, just be aware of how difficult it is to find value in the Vegas numbers.
Bettors in Las Vegas are taking their shots on Andre Berto to upset Floyd Mayweather on Saturday. While we don't like laying the huge odds on the champ, we do recommend a more reasonable approach to wagering on this fight.
Do you think the Raiders have a good shot at winning this season’s Super Bowl? Neither do we. Yet the Silver & Black are taking all kinds of action in the NFL futures market in Las Vegas.
With one perceived tough opponent down and just two more to go, Ohio State's odds to win the national championship have been tightened in Las Vegas.
The line moved in Michigan State's favor in early betting action on the Spartans' Week 2 game vs. Oregon. Here's a closer look at that game and some others of note on the upcoming slate.
The Deflategate saga has put bookmakers in a difficult position, as it's resulted in a significant middle where bettors can win on both sides of the Patriots-Steelers game.
Michigan represents the largest liability in the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook's college football futures market. The oddsmakers don't seem concerned.
Once a longshot, Donald Trump is now listed at 5-to-1 odds to win the 2016 Election. A British bookmaker has also posted a funny prop around The Donald's hair.
Odds to win the 2016 Champions League were updated at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook upon the group stage draw Thursday.
Serena Williams is the odds-on favorite to win the 2015 U.S. Open, and her nearest competitor isn't even close. Novak Djokovic has a tougher go of it.
It's difficult to make a case against American Pharoah, priced at 1-to-5 odds, in Saturday's Travers Stakes, as the Triple Crown winner faces a field lacking credentials and speed.
Tiger Woods' odds to win the 2016 Masters have been adjusted in Las Vegas after his competitive showing at the Wyndham Championship.
The Packers' Super Bowl odds and game lines have both been impacted by what's believed to be a torn ACL suffered by Jordy Nelson.
While Ronda Rousey's next fight has been announced, gamblers are not among the delighted.
Two weeks from the start of the 2015-16 season, here's a snapshot of the Vegas odds to win the College Football Playoff National Championship.
After a breakout season that can easily be characterized as dominant, Jordan Spieth has opened as the favorite to win the 2016 Masters, according to odds posted in Vegas.
For bettors looking to get their money's worth in the futures market, the Orioles jump off the page when stacking World Series and pennant odds next to current MLB standings.
Tiger Woods, despite facing a much weaker field than he typically plays against, is still not getting much respect from oddsmakers head of the Wyndham Championship.
Eyes will be on Jameis Winston as he makes his NFL preseason debut Saturday at Minnesota. Bucs at Vikings is one of three games for your wagering pleasure on the evening's slate.
The enthusiasm around Jordan Spieth has not stopped at the bet window. Spieth's remarkable season has boosted golf handle in Las Vegas, where bookmakers would rather not see him win the PGA Championship.
Among the highlights of the SuperBook's new PGA Championship betting numbers: Bubba Watson has jumped to second favorite status and there are plenty of ways to bet on (or against) Tiger Woods.
Las Vegas oddsmakers shrugged at the news that Geno Smith will miss several weeks after suffering a broken jaw. Smith's impact to the betting line is about as minimal as you'll see for a starting QB in the NFL.
The early line on the just-announced Jose Aldo vs. Conor McGregor fight screams value on the underdog Aldo.
The moves the Blue Jays and Mets made at the trade deadline appear to be paying off, as they're both World Series contenders in the eyes of Las Vegas oddsmakers.
Rory McIlroy's PGA Championship price has been raised despite an impressive practice round, while Tiger Woods is on an odds roller-coaster we’ve become accustomed to seeing for him.
Donald Trump's odds to win the Republican nomination for the 2016 Election have been trimmed after his perceived victory in the GOP debate, but the biggest winner may not have even been on stage.
The odds Ronda Rousey is asked to lay have made her fights un-betable, but her price would tighten if a fight against Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino ever happens.
Here's an updated look at Super Bowl 50 odds, with the Ravens, Saints and Vikings moving up the board over the last month, and the Colts, Bears and Browns going in the other direction.
It's not much fun betting a horse to win at 1-to-5 odds, like American Pharoah in Sunday's Haskell. So here's a primer on how to bet the race.
The spread for the Ohio State-Va Tech game saw a major shift upon the suspension of four Buckeyes players, but the line will almost certainly move back in OSU's direction.
Danny Garcia lays a hefty price against Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday in Brooklyn. Are the 7-to-1 odds on the home underdog worth a play?
American Pharoah, who'll face seven competitors, was assigned morning-line odds of 1-to-5 for Sunday's Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park.
The point spread for the Steelers-Patriots game has been adjusted upon news that Tom Brady's suspension has been upheld, and the roller-coaster of reaction to Deflategate continues.
With NFL teams reporting to training camp this week, let’s take a look at how the odds to win each division have moved since opening numbers were posted in May.
While polls indicate Donald Trump has a neck in front in the race for the Republican nomination, the Washington outsider is gaining the respect of oddsmakers as well.
The Royals landed Johnny Cueto, the Astros landed Scott Kazmir, and both teams made significant moves up the World Series odds board.
With the 2018 World Cup qualifying draw taking place Saturday, odds to win the tournament have been updated in Las Vegas.
The betting market is fading the 49ers, the most recent example being a playoff prop posted at CG. The most significant movement in the other direction has been among the favorites.
The USA maintains its status as the odds-on favorite to win the Gold Cup, according to the newest odds posted in Las Vegas.
With a draw far more favorable than that of its two closest competitors, the USA heads into the Gold Cup quarterfinals as the odds-on favorite to win the tournament.
The top four favorites to win the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe this week are either former NFL quarterbacks or former MLB pitchers.
Steve Spurrier suggested that bets should be taken on the length of tenure of SEC football coaches. We oblige by setting mock odds.
Despite the confidence he's proclaimed ahead of the British Open, Tiger Woods has plenty of doubters in Las Vegas.
With the free agency pieces in place and the draft in the books, let’s take a look at the updated odds to win the 2015-16 NBA championship.
With Rory McIlroy out, Jordan Spieth sits alone as the clear favorite to win the British Open, according to Las Vegas odds.
The 2015 Home Run Derby field is tightly packed, according to odds posted in Las Vegas, with eight participants priced between 5-to-1 and 7-to-1.
CG Technology is offering some fun football props, including matching up college and NFL teams in season win totals.
About two months away from another glorious football season, here's a look at how Super Bowl 50 odds have shifted since February.
There's been some significant movement in NFL Week 1 lines since opening numbers were posted in April. Here are some thoughts from our crew in Vegas.
Rory McIlroy saw his odds to win the British Open bumped in Las Vegas after he announced that he ruptured a ligament in his left ankle playing soccer.
In its final competitive preparation for the 2015 Gold Cup, the U.S. men’s national team is a heavy favorite vs. Guatemala on Friday.
The United States is a -120 favorite on the 90-minute line, but -250 to hoist the Women's World Cup trophy.
Caesars opened Conor McGregor as the short favorite in UFC 189 vs. Chad Mendes, who replaces featherweight champ Jose Aldo.
The Westgate is offering a 'Will Tiger Woods make the cut' prop for the Greenbrier Classic, with 'Yes' priced as the even-money dog and ‘No’ the -120 favorite.
Phil Mickelson reportedly transferred about $2.75 million to an intermediary for an offshore gambling operation, who pleaded guilty to laundering the money.
Let's take a look at which NFL teams are feeling the early love from gamblers and who's being faded at the bet windows in Vegas.
The USA finds itself in an unfamiliar position as underdogs in Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup semifinal vs. Germany
Dozens of college football games are open for wagering at the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas, which on Friday released point spreads on its 2015 Games of the Year.
The Women's World Cup co-favorites are both in action Friday, with Germany facing France in the early kickoff, followed by U.S. and China in primetime.
The top two picks in the NBA Draft look obvious, but there are plenty of questions after that. Here are mock odds for Thursday's event.
The USA is a -260 favorite, up from opening odds of -225, to beat China in the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Cup on Friday.
While Ohio State is a prohibitive 1-to-4 favorite to win the Big Ten, the other three power conferences with a title game figure to be competitive, based on Las Vegas odds.
A recently uncovered sports betting ledger indicates Pete Rose wagered on baseball, among other sports, while he played for the Reds in 1986
After winning the first two majors of the year, Jordan Spieth opens as the co-favorite to make it three-for-three.
A contentious history between the two sides may tempt bettors lay 2 goals with the USA vs. Colombia in Women's World Cup action on Monday.
While four golfers are tied atop the U.S. Open leaderboard ahead of Sunday’s final round, Jordan Spieth is priced as the clear favorite.
In an intriguing betting fight Saturday night on NBC, Adrien Broner takes on Shawn Porter, with oddsmakers giving neither a big edge.
With the the Round of 16 set, Germany has jumped the USA on the Women's World Cup oddsboard at the Las Vegas SuperBook.
The Las Vegas SuperBook has updated its oddsboard and posted props ahead the 2015 U.S. Open, which tees of Thursday at Chambers Bay.
With the release of the 2015-16 Premier League schedule, the Vegas SuperBook has posted odds to win the championship, installing Chelsea as favorites to repeat.
Jeb Bush has announced his bid for the 2016 presidency, and William Hill says a Bush/Clinton faceoff would result in more wagering than any other U.S. election has seen.
The Westgate SuperBook has opened wagering on next season's NBA championship, installing the Cavs as the clear favorites.
The USA is a heavy favorite to beat Nigeria and clinch first place in Group D in Women’s World Cup action on Tuesday.
While Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth enter the week as the clear favorites to win the U.S. Open, Tiger Woods continues to bounce around the oddsboard.
Most Las Vegas sports books open the Warriors as 4.5-point favorites for Game 6 of the NBA Finals, set for Tuesday in Cleveland.
Oddsmakers saw something they liked from the Warriors on Thursday. Should the opening spread hold, it will be the most points Golden State has been asked to lay all series.
The USA is a -240 favorite vs. Sweden in Women’s World Cup action Friday, with the Swedes – led by former U.S. coach Pia Sundhage – getting 6-to-1 odds as the dog.
Oddsmakers can’t seem to make the point total on LeBron James high enough during these NBA Finals.
The NFL has put the kibosh on a fantasy football convention organized by Tony Romo in the latest example of the league's self-serving gambling policies.
The team that's won Game 3 to break a 1-1 deadlock in the NBA Finals has gone on to win the series 84 percent of the time. Las Vegas doesn't care.
Copa America gets underway this week. Take a look at the odds to win the tournament as well as betting lines for the first set of matches.
We offer our thoughts, including some recommended plays, on the props posted for Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Las Vegas has responded to Tiger Woods' latest miserable performance by jacking up his odds to win the U.S. Open.
The Cavaliers opened as 1-point favorites for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but early wagering moved the line in the Warriors' direction.
In one of four games on Monday's Women's World Cup schedule, the USA is a 5-to-1 favorite vs. Australia.
Oddsmakers at two Las Vegas sports books said the Belmont resulted in a small win on large handle for their shops.
We offer our thoughts on props posted for Game 2 of the Cavaliers-Warriors series.
Recent history tells us the Belmont is not kind to favorites and is a race for longshots.
We've been on the Game 1 UNDER ever since the Cavs-Warriors matchup was set, so naturally, we're going UNDER on many player-based props.
Tiger Woods has won the Memorial five times, but based on his recent play, savvy gamblers don’t figure to be enticed by his 25-to-1 odds.
American Pharoah draws the No. 5 post for the Belmont Stakes and is given morning-line odds of 3-to-5 as he attempts to win the Triple Crown.
The chances of Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup have decreased dramatically upon Sepp Blatter’s resignation, according to updated odds at William Hill.
While the Blackhawks are Stanley Cup Finals favorites but dogs in Game 1, the Westgate is offering more ways to get action down on Wednesday's opener.
Michel Platini has been installed as the 6-to-5 favorite to replace Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, according to odds released at William Hill.
Las Vegas sports books are offering ways to bet the Belmont that you won't find at the track or your local OTB.
The defending champion Giants continue their upward movement on the 2015 World Series odds board.
The USA remains the favorite to win the 2015 Women’s World Cup, listed at the same 5-to-2 odds at which the team opened in February.
A shot at Floyd Mayweather could be on the line when Amir Khan and Chris Algieri tangle Friday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
While a recent poll says five canidates are dead-locked for the Republican nomination, betting odds indicate Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush are the frontrunners.
The odds for the 2015 NBA Finals opened about where we expected them to, just not necessarily where we think they should have. And the numbers have us leaning initially to the underdog Cavaliers.
Despite the arrests of several FIFA officials, Qatar is still a massive favorite to remain host of the 2022 World Cup, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter is an even bigger favorite to win re-election.
There are a dozen props for Game 5 of the Rockets-Warriors series posted the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook.
With 100 days until the college football season kicks off, Ohio State’s status as the favorite to repeat as champions is stronger than ever.
Betting numbers being dealt around Las Vegas for Tuesday night's Hawks-Cavs tilt.
The Royals have joined the Nationals and Dodgers atop the World Series odds board in Las Vegas.
