that you spent too much time gambling this football season.  Your ways might be lost on you but for those folks not immersed in the rigors of wagering each weekend they’ve noticed your absent mindedness on game days.  If you engaged in any of these 10 behaviors (among others) this season then it’s probably a good thing that America’s true gambling past time is headed into the twilight of the season, simply for the sake of your friendships, relationships, and parenting responsibilities. 10) Memorizing a 16 digit credit card was a no brainer. It made things so much simpler to deposit offshore while in public. 9) The local bookmaker asked your current employer if wage garnishment for gambling losses was acceptable corporate policy. 8) Sportsbook tellers everywhere in Vegas have taken to asking about your work, your family, and your picks. Obviously getting  picks is the most important component because it provides optimal fade material 7) Junior’s first word this fall was either parlay, teaser, backdoor, or moose 6) Mailing Christmas gifts to the customer service staff at Betonline, Bovada, and Pinnacle just seemed like the right thing to do given the burgeoning friendships. 5) Breaking even for a weekend would be considered a huge win and good for your confidence. 4) The Mrs is encouraging you to start playing golf again, it’s less time consuming and doesn’t take nearly the same toll on the family’s finances as gambling. 3) You’re having a hard time coming to grips with the simple fact live betting nor half time wagering are available during traditional television shows.  Seems a waste of good network programming when there’s not something you can bet on while watching. 2)  Fading yourself has become the only profitable “betting system” you could think...

Westgate Superbook released odds to win the 2016 college football playoff earlier today.  Here’s the complete list ODDS TO WIN 2016 COLLEGE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM– GLENDALE, AZ MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016 OHIO ST 9-2 TCU 7 ALABAMA 8 USC 12 BAYLOR 12 OKLAHOMA 12 OREGON 20 MICHIGAN ST 20 CLEMSON 20 AUBURN 25 LSU 25 GEORGIA 25 OLE MISS 25 UCLA 25 STANFORD 25 NOTRE DAME 30 FLORIDA ST 30 MISSISSIPPI ST 30 ARKANSAS 40 TEXAS 40 ARIZONA ST 50 FLORIDA 60 TENNESSEE 60 WISCONSIN 60 GEORGIA TECH 60 MISSOURI 100 MICHIGAN 100 NEBRASKA 100 VIRGINIA TECH 100 KANSAS ST 100 ARIZONA 100 TEXAS A&M 100 MIAMI FL 100 OKLAHOMA ST 100 WEST VIRGINIA 100 LOUISVILLE 100 SOUTH CAROLINA 100 WASHINGTON 100 UTAH 100 BYU 100 PENN ST 100 IOWA 300 NORTH CAROLINA 300 MINNESOTA 300 BOISE ST 300 NC STATE 500 KENTUCKY 500 CALIFORNIA 500 OREGON ST 500 FIELD...

We haven’t seen a Superbowl 49 winner crowned yet but that hasn’t stopped the guys at Westgate Superbook posting odds for NEXT year’s champion.  There aren’t any major surprises aside from the up and coming Rams opening at an apparently short 25-1.  No real shock that the 3 longshots are “proud” franchises in Jacksonville, Oakland, and Tennessee at 300-1.  Even a successful draft won’t help any of them be considered “contenders.” 2016 SUPER BOWL 50 @ LEVI’S STADIUM, SANTA CLARA, CA SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016 SUPER BOWL SEAHAWKS 5 PATRIOTS 6 PACKERS 7 BRONCOS 8 COWBOYS 12 EAGLES 16 COLTS 16 LIONS 25 SAINTS 25 RAMS 25 49ERS 25 CARDINALS 25 STEELERS 25 RAVENS 25 BENGALS 25 TEXANS 30 CHARGERS 30 CHIEFS 30 GIANTS 30 PANTHERS 30 FALCONS 30 DOLPHINS 30 BEARS 50 VIKINGS 50 BILLS 50 BROWNS 50 REDSKINS 100 JETS 100 BUCS 200 TITANS 300 JAGUARS 300 RAIDERS...

The FA cup slowed the momentum of the EPL campaign but rest assured James Kempton is back to break down all 20 games.  Remember you can always find his podcast here in addition to his full written analysis each week right here on the site.  Enjoy the fixtures this weekend and line those wallets! Also keep in mind for those new to EPL betting a number of teams may be without key contributors for coming fixtures due to the African Cup of Nations. Here’s a complete list of players competing for their country… Players lost to African Cup of Nations Sunderland v Liverpool Liverpool -0.5 and 2.5 goals Backing Liverpool away from home at present doesn’t seem a good idea to me. The fall out from the handling of the Steven Gerrard departure may be far reaching and I want to see them play an EPL game before trusting them. If pushed, I am siding with the home team but prefer the under 2.5 goal line as the best bet. Burnley v QPR Burnley -0.25 and 2.25 goals Burnley are deservedly priced as favourites but this is a game QPR will travel north with a genuine belief they can take all three points. Give me the over 2.25 goals as I don’t see any team being fearful of the other and far from being cagey I have a feeling this will have plenty of goals. Chelsea v Newcastle Chelsea -2 and 3 goals Newcastle are in turmoil and surely it will only be a lack of Chelsea desire that stops them from covering this handicap. Give me the home team to win by at least two but this line is tricky as the 2-0 home win is always a danger in these such Chelsea...

Earlier Wednesday in the aftermath of the Randy Carlyle firing, Bovada posted odds on who would become the next head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Personally I equate being in control of the Leafs to being the captain of the titanic (or managing the Cubs) meaning unrealistic expectations will be heaped on your shoulders just because.  However I do understand the allure of being the man to bring a World Series to Chicago or a Cup to Toronto: you simply become a legend. Enough of that talk…onto the gambling. Here’s the way the board opened so we called in our lead hockey handicapper to break down the field for us Who will be the next head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs? Mike Babcock                           7/4 Peter DeBoer                            3/1 Dan Bylsma                              7/2 Dallas Eakins                            5/1 Paul MacLean                           7/1 Peter Horacek                           15/2 Steve Spott                              10/1 Todd McLellan                          12/1 Mike Babcock (7-4) – Why the hell would he head back to Toronto>  Let’s be real, coaching isn’t the reason the Leafs aren’t winning hockey games right now.  Last I checked Randy Carlyle won a Stanley Cup in 2007 with the Anaheim Ducks.  The leafs are losing because of talent and farm system, organization is in complete disarray. Why would Babcock want to go from a classy top shelf organization committed to playing competitive, structured, and responsible hockey?  Last I checked the Wings were known for developing talent and drafted to fill needs.  Babcock stays in Detroit or goes to Ducks, Pit or possibly San Jose if the Sharks need a change.  Personally I believe he’ll stay with the Wings but it would definitely blow my mind if he went to the Leafs…and zero chance I bet him at 7-4. Peter Horacek (15-2) – There was a reason...

Some will argue bye weeks are now more of a detriment to NFL teams than they are a benefit.  Yes players have a chance to heal up, rest those nagging injuries but the ATS trends in the modern NFL say time off isn’t actually as good for your bankroll as it once was. What we’ve seen the past few years is teams actually lose steam coming out of a bye week looking more like lethargic sloppy teams than well oiled machines. Not only has this shown to be true in the regular season but it also resonates with postseason results. Written by Steve Caruso (Visit his website www.twitbet.com) The logical question then becomes what’s changed? Look no further than the 2011 CBA. In 2011 as a result of the new CBA rules surrounding bye weeks, player-team commitments have changed. Let’s take a closer look: Section 2. Bye Weeks: During any regular season bye week period occurring during the term of this Agreement, players will be given a minimum of four consecutive days off.  Such four day period must include a Saturday and a Sunday unless the Club is scheduled to play a game on the Thursday following the bye week, in which case players may be required to report to the Club on the Sunday preceding the Thursday game. In such an event, the four day period shall be Wednesday through Saturday. Any injured player may be required to undergo medical or rehabilitation treatment during such four day period provided that such treatment is deemed reasonably necessary by the Club’s medical staff. Click here to view Page 143 of the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement The new set of rules gives players more time off during bye weeks and as a result, less mandatory time...

The topic of legalized sports wagering, especially in relation to its impact on the NBA, has been a hot button topic since Adam Silver’s ground breaking comments months ago.  On New Year’s Eve, a columnist named Jay Evensen had some pretty scathing comments about potential ramifications of Silver’s position on the topic in regards to fan experience.  Here’s an excerpt from his article: …Which leads me to a New Year’s warning as I peer through my crystal ball into 2015. Appropriately, it is sports related, and it goes like this: If the NBA succeeds in making it legal to wager money on its games, it would be a bad thing for the league, the sport and, to some extent, Utah’s economy… Click here to read the full article Todd’s Take First things first: I know nothing about the current state of Utah’s economy.  However, I do understand in this progressive era of local casinos and lottery development Utah remains staunchly opposed to games of chance. The Legislature shall not authorize any game of chance, lottery or gift enterprise under any pretense or for any purpose. Now this is well and good because I personally hate state lotteries as well.  Each state should govern its people accordingly but I believe Jay is missing the point here.  Evensen uses the 1919 Black Sox scandal back in 1999 along with the 2007 NBA scandal involving Tim Donaghy to make his point about integrity of sport.  To his credit he doesn’t appear to be of the opinion that the act of gambling itself would change the propensity for games to be rigged but rather he cites the fan experience as being vastly different with legalized wagering. Wait what?  To claim the fan experience would drastically change with widespread...

It’s the playoffs…meaning we have a grand total of 11 NFL playoff games to bet before massive withdrawl sets in around these parts (well 12 if you count the Pro Bowl).  Payneinsider and I are here to break it all down for you even if it means we don’t have a strong opinion on a particular game. Subscribe on itunes Subscribe to the RSS sound cloud feed...

It’s the only way to ring in the New Year…no, not with 2 college football national semifinal games but rather a full slate of EPL fixtures.  The hardest working man in the business around the holidays James Kempton is back with another installment of his game capsules. Happy and healthy new year to all of our loyal readers and may we start 2015 in style Stoke City v Manchester United Man United -0.5 and 2.5 goals Two wins in two days has pushed Stoke up the table and they will feel confident of taking on and beating United in the early game. The home crowd may not be in to this game as much as normal though as they may take a while to wake up after late night celebrations on NYE. If the crowd are not a factor in the game then I see United squeaking a win here. Aston Villa v Crystal Palace Villa -0.25 and 2 goals Both sides were involved in goalless draws on Sunday and the excitement factor is unlikely to increase this New Years Day. It’s difficult to say whether the Palace players have been lifted by the removal of Neil Warnock seemingly to be replaced by Alan Pardew. This is a game where the goal line is set at just two and it’s a very low number where you need to be brave to go under. However, when the Villains are at home the away side look to defend and play on the frustrations of the home supporters. A small lean to the home team. Hull City v Everton Everton -0.25 and 2.25 goals Everton are in disarray and on Sunday I gave out my ‘Alcaraz Alert’ as whenever the cumbersome Everton defender is selected the Toffees...

The field of 12 is set…and the lots they have been cast for prices entering the NFL postseason.  Arizona’s future price is the most interesting of the entire lot considering the Cardinals are now bigger longshots to win the title than they were before the season actually started.  It won’t come as a surprise to see the Seahawks and Patriots listed as favorites in their respective conferences.  In a year where everyone thinks the playoffs will unfold with a chalk-pocalypse, there still may be value…you just have to find it. All prices courtesy of the Westgate Superbook SUPER BOWL SEAHAWKS 9-4 BRONCOS 6 PATRIOTS 5-2 PACKERS 5 BENGALS 40 PANTHERS 40 COLTS 20 CARDINALS 75 COWBOYS 10 LIONS 40 STEELERS 20 RAVENS 30 NFC  CONFERENCE SEAHAWKS 5-7 PACKERS 5-2 PANTHERS 20 CARDINALS 37 COWBOYS 5 LIONS 20 AFC  CONFERENCE BRONCOS 5-2 PATRIOTS 5-7 BENGALS 20 COLTS 10 STEELERS 10 RAVENS...

With all games this Sunday please take care by checking injuries and team news before placing your bets. It’s also the ‘silly season’ as we call it here in the UK when the large number of fixtures in a short space of time can lead to some crazy results.  So be sensible, bear that in mind and stake your wagers appropriately.   Follow Ukbettingpro   Click here for Premier League Podcast   Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United Man United -0.25 and 2.75 goals Spurs are unbeaten in the last four meetings of the sides, including two 1-1 draws at White Hart Lane.  Yes on Both Teams To Score is on a 5-0 run between the teams and given recent form can you see either side keeping a clean sheet here? There were plenty of goals just two days ago in both sides’ fixtures so I like goals here aplenty. On the match market I lean towards the away team. Southampton v Chelsea Chelsea -0.75 and 2.25 goals Chelsea ran out comfortable winners in both meetings last season and won 3-0 in this very fixture on the south coast.  Maybe Jose knows just how to shut down this exciting and youthful Saints side. Rumors of a Southampton demise seem greatly over stated but can they pull a result out against one of the big sides?  As of yet they have not achieved this feat but if you want to bet this game then all the value is with the home side on this handicap line. Aston Villa v Sunderland Aston Villa -0.25 and 2.25 goals Villa are unbeaten in the last six meetings of the sides and under 2.5 goals are 8-2 in the last 10 EPL matches between them. Considering both teams have been...

Bet the Board is live…with our final installment of the regular season podcast.  Both Payne and I wanted to thank all of our loyal listeners (whether it’s your 1st time or 33rd) listening to the pod.  It really has turned into a lot of fun (Payne may say differently working with me) but you get the idea.  Feel free to send in comments or questions about how you’d like to see the product change or improve moving forward. In the meantime there are Week 17 winners to find and we have no interest in keeping you...