Author: Benny Ricciardi FTNBets.com
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When gambling on the NFL, try “betting the middle”
The 2021 NFL season is less than seven weeks away. We have not seen any preseason games yet, but the betting markets are already starting to move. The market where the movements have been the most volatile is the player prop market. This is not a major surprise as it is often the softest market…
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Betting: Wagers to place for Game 2 of the Hawks and Bucks series
The NBA playoffs roll on Friday with the second game in the Eastern Conference finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta pulled out a victory in Game 1 as an underdog, just like it did in the last round against the Philadelphia 76ers. The betting public doubted they could continue to win…
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Gambling: When it comes to NBA playoffs, “Bet what you know, not what you think”
The NBA playoffs have been a tough handicapping challenge for many this year. We have had a series where the home team lost every game, and others where home court advantage is all that mattered. We had some that played way above their average totals and others that were well short. Some even alternated game…
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Gambling: Here’s how to profitably bet the Kentucky Derby long term
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Gambling: NBA’s road warriors offer betting opportunity
The hometown Denver Nuggets are off Friday, but the NBA has plenty of other action. We have a nine-game slate and some interesting trends to analyze. The main one is road teams playing on the tail end of a back-to-back series. This is normally a checkmark against teams as rest is worth at least a…
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3 things to know before betting on NFL games during the divisional round of the playoffs
The NFL Playoffs are in full swing, and they move on to the Divisional Round this week. Only eight teams remain, and we have some juicy matchups this weekend. The games are split up with two on Saturday and two on Sunday. Here are some fun facts you should know before wagering on any of…
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Three games gamblers should monitor in Week 17 of the NFL season
The final week of the NFL season is upon us. We have no shortage of drama, with two divisional titles up for grabs in the NFC East and AFC South. We also have five teams in the AFC at 10-5 fighting for only four playoff spots. The NFC picture is less hectic with four teams…
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Five things you should know when betting on the NFL in Week 16
The Week 16 NFL schedule has a slight holiday twist to it this year. In lieu of a Thursday evening game, we have a game Christmas Day. That game is followed by three Saturday, 10 more Sunday afternoon and a primetime passing of the torch in the AFC East between the playoff-bound Buffalo Bills and…
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Three marquee games highlight the betting slate for NFL Week 16
This week kicks off with a game on Christmas Day, followed by three more Saturday, a normal slate of Sunday games, and a game Monday to top it off. Here are the marquee matchups of the weekend. Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers have lost three straight, including an embarrassing defeat to the Bengals…
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Five things to consider when betting on the NFL in Week 15
Santa has come early to NFL fans, bringing the gift of Saturday football games this week. Two games are scheduled for Saturday, 12 more for Sunday, and one for Monday. That is a lot of football with bye weeks in the rearview mirror. Here are some of the most important things to know before you…