Browns Super Bowl Odds Fade to +2500 After Loss to Titans
The Browns fell flat on their faces as the Titans demolished them at home to open up their much hyped 2019 season. Is there still any value on betting Cleveland to win the Super Bowl?
Robert Duff
2018
Sports Writer
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Browns Open as Just 1.5-Point Favorites Against Jets on Monday Night
After a 43-13 loss to open the season against the Tennessee Titans, the Cleveland Browns are just 1.5-point favorites in Week 2 against the New York Jets. Where will sharps put their money? Who should you bet on early to get value? Bob Duff breaks it all down.
The Total in Broncos Games Went Under an NFL-High 12 Times Last Year; Is 43 Too Many Points in Week 1?
The Denver Broncos went under the total an NFL-high 12 times during the 2018 season. Is there any reason to think that this trend changes Monday night against the Raiders?
Re-Assessing the Big Ten: Michigan’s Odds Drop After Escaping Army in OT; Ohio State Improves After Dominating Cincinnati
Michigan is supposed to be realistic Big Ten contenders this season but the Wolverines required OT to get by Army in Week 2. Their National Championship odds fell as a result, while arch-rival Ohio State improved thanks to a 42-0 rout of Cincinnati. Which Big Ten team has the best value in the current College Football Playoff futures?
Over/Under on Tom Brady’s Passing Yards Moved Up After Pats Sign Antonio Brown
BetOnline has set the total bar on New England quarterback Tom Brady’s passing yards at 4,330. We examine what side of the line you should be wagering on for this season.
Browns Laying 5.5 Points Against Titans Despite Not Having Won a Week 1 Game Since 2004
The Cleveland Browns, who haven’t won a season opener since 2004, are 5.5-point favoites to beat the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of the NFL season.
Yang Almost Top-Five in Democratic Nomination Odds as Kamala Harris Flounders
Democratic Presidential candidate Andrew Yang continues to climb in the odds. He’s moved from +2100 to +1000 in the span of a month.
Rams Aim to Become Just the 4th Super Bowl Loser to Cover Week 1 Since 2000
The odds are against the Los Angeles Rams. The last 19 Super Bowl finalists are 3-16 against the spread in their NFL opener the next season.
Trubisky’s MVP Odds Fade to 55-1 After Lousy Game vs Packers; Bears QB Was as Short as 28-1 Prior
The NFL MVP odds for Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky faded to 55-1 after Chicago’s Week 1 loss to Green bay. They were as short as +2800. Now they are +5500 at MyBookie and likely to be similar elsewhere. Is there any reason to expect the third-year pivot to improve over the next 15 games?
Odds to Retire After 2019 NFL Season for Big Ben, Belichick, Brees & Eli
BetOnline is offering prop wagers on whether Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, Drew Brees or Bill Belichick will retire following the 2019-20 NFL season. Bob Duff analyzes the odds and best value for each of the four football legends.
Brissett Believers Send Colts’ Playoff Odds from +360 to +270
Evidently, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett has his supporters. Indy’s odds to make the NFL playoffs have improved from +360 to +270. That’s still a far cry from the -200 odds the team had before Andrew Luck retired, but it’s a sign of confidence nonetheless.
BetOnline Releases Odds to Reach Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals; England in Top Four, Ireland a Lowly Sixth
England, which failed to advance past the group stage four years ago, are favored by BetOnline to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. New Zealand are the biggest chalk at -700, while South Africa and Wales round out the top four. Bob Duff analyzes the best value bets for the 2019 tournament.
Odds Favor Pineiro Missing a FG in Opener, Eventually Being Replaced in 2019
BetOnline is offering a couple of prop bets anticipating misadventures for Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro in Thursday’s season opener against Green Bay. Will the rookie miss a kick? Will the team replace him before the 2019 NFL season ends? Bob Duff analyzes the odds and finds best value on the board.
Odds Say Antonio Brown’s Suspension Will Be No More Than 2 Games, Will Not Be Traded by Raiders
Bovada has set the total for the length of Antonio Brown’s suspension at 1.5 games. The over/under for games played during the entire 2019 season is at 12.5. Bob Duff analyzes the best bets on the latest props pertaining to the Raiders’ troubled wide receiver.
Boise State Laying 12 Points Against Marshall; Broncos Are 7-3-1 ATS In Last 11 Games as Double-Digit Favorites
Boise State welcomes the Thundering Herd of Marshall onto the blue turf this Friday night after their big win over Florida State. Will the Broncos be able to cover the double digit spread?
Raiders Now 2-Point Underdogs vs Broncos After Antonio Brown Suspension
The line on the Week 1 Denver vs Oakland game has moved to Broncos -2 after the Raiders announced that star WR Antonio Brown is likely to miss the game due to suspension. How should bettors wager on the game now? Bob Duff analyzes the new odds and best bets.
Spread for Giants vs Cowboys Game Remains at 7 After Zeke Ends Holdout
Ezekiel Elliott has finally ended his holdout and will be in uniform for the Cowboys season opener on Sunday, but the spread remains at just 7. Is this a trap game for Dallas?
Ohio State’s National Championship Odds Improve from +1400 to +1000 After Routing FAU
The National Championship odds for Ohio State improved from +1400 to +1000 after their season-opening 45-21 win over FAU. Bob Duff analyzes whether the Buckeyes are a good bet to win the CFP title in 2020, their first season under Ryan Day.
Indians Have -350 Odds to Make Playoffs Despite Holding Minimal One-Game Lead Over Oakland
The Cleveland Indians are -350 favorites to make the American League playoffs. They hold a one-game lead over the Oakland A’s for the final Wild Card position while sitting half a game behind the Rays. Is there better value betting the Tribe to make the postseason, or to miss out at a long +290?
Washington Mystics +110 Favorite for WNBA Championship with Playoffs Beginning September 11th
The Washington Mystics have been the best team in the WNBA all season long, and the odds for the championship see the franchise clinching their first title this Fall.