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Eric Thompson

Eric Thompson has been with SBD since 2015, serving as a sports betting expert in NFL, NHL, NBA, and MLB. If you want someone who eats, sleeps, and breathes sports news and betting, Eric is your man. Having studied economics at university, he understands what value is and how to spot it.

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Ben Roethlisberger Steelers QB

NFL Football

Steelers’ Super Bowl 54 Odds Relatively Unchanged After Brown Requests a Trade

The Pittsburgh Steelers odds of winning Super Bowl 54 haven’t taken a hit, even though it looks like they’ll have to trade their best receiver this offseason. Are they worth backing?

by Eric Thompson / February 14, 2019 7:41 AM PST

Jimmy Howard, goalie for the Detroit Red Wings

NHL Hockey

Odds Favor Red Wings Trading Gustav Nyquist & Jimmy Howard By Feb 25

Will the Detroit Red Wings trade both Gustav Nyquist and Jimmy Howard before the February 25th NHL Trade Deadline?

by Eric Thompson / February 12, 2019 1:43 PM PST

Oakland Coliseum

NFL Football

Odds Split on Raiders Playing in Oakland Coliseum & Levi’s Stadium in 2019

The NFL’s Raiders franchise is currently without a home for the 2019 NFL season. Will they remain in Oakland or head to Santa Clara before moving to Las Vegas in 2020?

by Eric Thompson / February 9, 2019 8:05 AM PST

News

Team Ruff Laying 7.5 Points in 2019 Puppy Bowl

Team Ruff is the betting favorite for Puppy Bowl XV This is the 15th edition …

by Eric Thompson / January 31, 2019 8:48 AM PST

NFL Football

Super Bowl 53 Coin Toss, Halftime Show, Commercials & Other Fun Props

The 2019 Super Bowl has plenty of betting options outside of the actual game play …

by Eric Thompson / January 29, 2019 5:08 PM PST

Todd Gurley Rams RB and Sean McVay Rams head coach celebrating

NFL Football

Todd Gurley Favored to Score First Touchdown of Super Bowl 53

Todd Gurley is the favorite to score Super Bowl 53’s first touchdown Sony Michel & …

by Eric Thompson / January 27, 2019 6:00 AM PST

Spongebob Squarepants

NFL Football

We Have Found the Weirdest Super Bowl 53 Prop

An internet petition calling for a SpongeBob song at halftime has spawned some odd Super Bowl …

by Eric Thompson / January 25, 2019 2:24 PM PST

Bill Belichick Donald Trump shaking hands

NFL Football

Odds Say Super Bowl 53 Champions Will Visit Trump at the White House

A year after the champion Philadelphia Eagles skipped a White House visit, odds suggest the …

by Eric Thompson / January 23, 2019 8:40 AM PST

Drew Brees Saints QB

NFL Football

Saints Remain Super Bowl Favorites After Taking Down Eagles

The New Orleans Saints have the best odds to win Super Bowl 53 of the …

by Eric Thompson / January 14, 2019 11:04 PM PST

Philip Rivers Chargers QB

NFL Football

Odds of Wild Card Team Making Super Bowl 53 a Lot Shorter After 3 Advance

No Wild-Card team has reached the Super Bowl since 2010. After three advanced to the …

by Eric Thompson / January 10, 2019 10:17 AM PST

Receiver TY Hilton celebrates with the Indianapolis Colts.

NFL Football

Tyreek Hill & TY Hilton Are Co-Favorites to Lead Divisional Round in Receiving

TY Hilton and Tyreek Hill are favorites to lead the Divisional Round in receiving yards …

by Eric Thompson / January 9, 2019 1:11 PM PST

Mitchell Trubisky Bears QB

NFL Football

2019 NFC Wild Card Player Props: Eagles vs Bears

The Philadelphia Eagles visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday to close out Wild Card Weekend …

by Eric Thompson / January 4, 2019 1:55 PM PST

Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor, Zach Ertz Eagles receivers

NFL Football

Odds Only Slightly Against a Wild Card Team Making Super Bowl 53

No Wild Card team has reached or won the Super Bowl since 2010 BetOnline is …

by Eric Thompson / January 3, 2019 8:28 AM PST

The New Orleans Saints come out of the tunnel

NFL Football

Saints Are Super Bowl 53 Favorites Entering Playoffs; Are They the Safest Bet?

The New Orleans Saints are favorites to win Super Bowl 53 entering the 2018 NFL …

by Eric Thompson / December 31, 2018 2:17 PM PST

Quarterback Philip Rivers scrambles for the Los Angeles Chargers

NFL Football

Is There Value in Betting Rivers, Luck, or Wilson for NFL MVP?

Entering the final week of the regular season, Patrick Mahomes is the NFL MVP favorite …

by Eric Thompson / December 27, 2018 1:16 PM PST

NFL Football

Philadelphia Eagles are +210 to Make the NFL Playoffs

The Philadelphia Eagles are +210 to make the playoffs, needing a win and some help …

by Eric Thompson / December 26, 2018 1:03 PM PST

Patriots walking to the coin toss

NFL Football

Will the New England Patriots Win a Playoff Game in 2019?

The odds for the New England Patriots to win a playoff game are shorter than …

by Eric Thompson / December 20, 2018 1:28 PM PST

Bill Belichick New England Patriots

NFL Football

You Can Still Bet the Patriots to Win the AFC East: Should You?

The New England Patriots are close to clinching their 15th division title in the last …

by Eric Thompson / December 19, 2018 1:05 PM PST

Derrick Henry Titans RB

NFL Football

Will Derrick Henry Post Another 100-Yard Rushing Game in 2018?

Derrick Henry racked up 238 rushing yards against the Jaguars last week It was the …

by Eric Thompson / December 14, 2018 7:00 AM PST

Marvin Lewis in pregame warmup during a 2012 NFL game.

NFL Football

Marvin Lewis Favored to Remain Bengals Head Coach in 2019

Marvin Lewis’ odds to be the head coach of Cincinnati Bengals in 2019 are still …

by Eric Thompson / December 7, 2018 6:54 AM PST