Eastbourne International: Not Exactly A Sign Of What’s To Come At Wimbledon
With 10 different winners over the last 11 years, the WTA Eastbourne International is an ideal betting event. The odds of getting a price on the champion are strong.
Robert Duff
2018
Sports Writer
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Updated NFL Playoff Odds: Jaguars Postseason Chances Improve from +350 to +260
The latest NFL playoff odds at BetOnline saw the Jacksonville Jaguars go from +350 to +260. Their odds to miss the postseason, in turn, went from -500 to -350. Which side of this NFL prop wager has more value as of June 2019?
2019 Democratic Primary Debates Odds: Over/Under on Trump Mentions Set at 45.5
Odds on the June Democratic Primary Debates have been released. Bovada has set the bar a 45.5 in its Over/Under on how often Donald Trump will be mentioned during the first debate, while Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders are favored to do the most talking. Get expert analysis on how to bet the latest presidential futures odds.
Odds Against Rays Playing Any Regular Season Games in Montreal Before End of 2023 Season
There’s a long-standing tradition in Montreal. When the weather turns cold, folks head south to winter in Florida. The Tampa Bay Rays want to reverse this process. Sagging at 29th in attendance, the Rays have been granted permission by MLB to explore the possibility of playing some regular-season games in Montreal.
NHL Draft Props Have Kakko as a Heavy -1300 Favorite to Be #2-Overall Pick; Turcotte -170 to Go #3
Bovada appears ready to concede status as the first-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft to Jack Hughes. But the sportsbook is offering props on which players will be drafted 2nd overall and 3rd overall. Finnish prospect Kaapo Kakko is the -1300 chalk to go second overall, while American Alex Turcotte is a slight favorite to go no. 3.
Odds Say Chris Paul Will Stay in Houston Despite Friction with James Harden
Will Chris Paul stay or will he go? Depending on which report you believe, Paul is either on his way out the door and away from the Houston Rockets, or he’s untouchable. BetOnline is putting the odds in favor of the former statement.
Michigan State Listed at 2000/1 to Win National Title at One Sportsbook, 150/1 at Others
No 2020 CFP National Championship odds are more volatile than Michigan State’s. The Spartans range from +15000 and +200000 at online sportsbooks. Is there any chance they could pull a shocking upset and cash huge for bettors willing to back a big underdog?
You Can Bet Whether Knicks Fans Will Boo the Team’s First Round Pick at the 2019 NBA Draft
New York sports fans aren’t shy about offering their opinions. Bovada is offering a prop bet that Knicks boosters will boo Duke guard RJ Barrett if the team selects him third overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.
Jazz’s 2020 NBA Championship Odds Stay the Same Despite Acquiring Mike Conley
Oddsmakers seem unimpressed with the Jazz’s acquisition of point guard Mike Conley. It was a major trade but it didn’t do a thing to move the needle on Utah’s 2020 NBA Championship odds.
Odds Say Pelicans Will Trade #4 Pick in 2019 NBA Draft
Will the New Orleans Pelicans hold onto the fourth pick in the 2019 NBA Draft? BetOnline doesn’t think so. The online sportsbook is offering strong odds that the Pelicans will deal the pick, possibly to the Atlanta Hawks, who are in hot pursuit of Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland.
Devin White Becomes Top-3 Contender for Defensive Rookie of the Year, Overtaking Josh Allen
BookMaker now lists Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White as the favorite to win the 2019 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award, ahead of Nick Bosa and Quinnen Williams. Should the Buccaneers’ new defensive play-caller really have odds this short, or are the elite edge rushers being undervalued?
Odds Indicate Cam Reddish Will Not Be Among Top 7 Picks in 2019 NBA Draft
Cam Reddish and the Duke Blue Devils endured a disappointing end to the NCAA basketball season. Bovada is anticipating that more disappointment could lay ahead for Reddish at the upcoming 2019 NBA Draft as they expect him to fall outside of the top seven selections.
Odds of Sarah Sanders Running for Governor of Arkansas Set at 1-5
Will Sarah Sanders take Donald Trump’s advice and run for Governor of Arkansas? MyBookie certainly thinks so. The online sportsbook is offering overwhelming odds that the disgruntled White House press secretary will follow in her father’s footsteps.
Jack Hughes’ Odds to Be Selected First Overall in 2019 NHL Draft Are Now -1200
Bovada has shortened the odds of American Jack Hughes being the first-overall pick in the 2019 NHL entry draft. Formerly a -400 favorite to go #1, Hughes is now a massive -1200 favorite. Meanwhile, Kappo Kakko’s odds have fallen to +600. Which player is the better value bet for those wagering on the draft?
2019 Travelers Championship Odds: Defending Champ Watson Seeks Fourth Title
Brooks Koepka is favored to win the 2019 Travelers Championship after coming up short at the US Open, but don’t discount three-time winner Bubba Watson, who has fared well at TPC River Highlands and enters the event with attractive +2800 odds.
2019 Noventi Open Odds: Federer Seeks Record Victory
Roger Federer is listed as the even-money favorite to win the 2019 Noventi Open on the grass courts of Halle, Germany. The Swiss Meastro has dominated the tournament since 2002, winning it nine times.
Odds to be Lakers Starting Point Guard in 2019-20: Kemba Listed as Heavy Favorite
Bookmaker is listing free agent guard Kemba Walker as the prohibitive favorite to be the starting point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers next season.
Lakers Favored to Win 2020 NBA Championship After Landing Anthony Davis
The Lakers and Pelicans have reportedly finalized a deal to send Anthony Davis to LA. With AD, the Lakers are now favored to win the NBA Championship.
Opening 2019 FIBA World Cup Odds: US Heavily Favored
MyBookie.ag lists Team USA as overwhelming -560 favorites to win the 2019 FIBA World Cup. The tournament is slated for this summer in China. Is the latest iteration of the Dream Team a lock to win gold, or could a team like Spain, Serbia, France, or Greece pull a shocking upset?
LeBron’s Lakers Open With 15-2 Odds to Win 2020 NBA Championship at Bovada, Betonline Lists Them at 8-1
Is LeBron 2.0 going to produce a better outcome for the Lakers? Oddsmakers certainly think so. Bovada and BetOnline both have Los Angeles positioned among the favorites to win the 2020 NBA Championship.