Author: Jim O’Connell
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Gambling: Plenty of betting angles in two NHL playoff games Thursday
There are only two games in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs for Thursday but there’s plenty of money to be won. The Boston Bruins head to New York to take on the Islanders with the series tied two games apiece, and the Carolina Hurricanes find themselves in a 2-0 hole against the defending Stanley Cup…
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Gambling: Going with good pitchers vs. bad offenses makes Monday bets easy
The Memorial Day MLB slate is upon us, and with the notoriety of being one of the most extensive slates of the season, this one doesn’t disappoint. With so many games throughout the date, we have an ample number of bets to sift through. The difference in baseball compared to other sports is how the…
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Gambling: Bettor going with Maple Leafs, Huricanes in Thursday playoff games
There are only two games in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs for Thursday, but there’s plenty of money to be won. The Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators are underdogs as they look to extend their season for at least one more game. Below you’ll see a breakdown of each game, including a pick and a…
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Gambling: Bet the over in one game, and Grizzlies in another NBA playoff game
We have another trio of Game 2’s on tap Wednesday around the NBA, with two of the three spreads approaching double digits. This leads to some interesting betting angles, as the playoff intensity is sure to affect spreads and totals on these games. Below are a pair of my favorite bets for Wednesday. Washington Wizards…
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Gambling: Focusing on various wagers for 2 Tuesday NBA playoff games
The NBA playoffs have gotten off to a fantastic start. We’ve seen games come down to the wire and produce incredible individual performances. The action continues Tuesday with a three-game slate, providing plenty of opportunities for some betting exposure. We saw a handful of star players struggle from the field in the opening games over…
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Gambling: It’s all about the pitching for these Monday bets
The MLB season rolls along Monday with eight total games, giving us a full day of betting. The difference in baseball compared to other sports is how the spreads (run lines) are measured. Unlike in other sports where the size of a spread can vary, baseball’s spreads are defaulted to 1.5 runs, with the odds…
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Gambling: Some interesting betting possibilities on NBA playoff-opening weekend
Playoff basketball is one of the best things in the world, and if your favorite team didn’t make the postseason, don’t worry. There’s still daily fantasy sports and betting to give you more of a rooting interest. After some fun action Saturday, there are four more games Sunday, featuring the two top seeds in the…
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Woody Paige: Is the Avs’ powerful top line their best ever?
Outlined against a darkened mid-May roof, the Three Musketeers skated again. In French literature lore they are known as Athos, Porthos and Aramis. But those are only aliases. Their real names are Nathaniel, Gabriel and Mikko. The incredible inseparables coalesced in Game 1 of Lord Stanley’s playoffs to vanquish the Blues at “Puck Arena” as…
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Gambling: Hovland, Zalatoris are good values to win PGA Championship
The second major of the calendar year is upon us as the PGA Championship returns to Kiawah Island, which was last seen in 2012 when Rory McIlroy cruised to a dominant victory. The Northern Irishman had every aspect of his game working that week, as his winning score of 13 under was eight strokes better…
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Gambling: The Cubs, Yankees have favorable pitching matchups Monday
Monday around the MLB comes along with nine games to dive into, with not a single afternoon game. With nine night games to dive into, let’s highlight some of my favorite bets. The difference in baseball compared to other sports is how the spreads (run lines) are measured. Unlike other sports where the size of…