All odds courtesy of @Golfodds from the LVH US OPEN ODDS TO WIN (updated after 3rd round) PHIL MICKELSON        2/1 CHARL SCHWARTZEL      9/2 STEVE STRICKER        6/1 HUNTER MAHAN          7/1 JUSTIN ROSE           9/1 LUKE DONALD          10/1 JASON DAY            12/1 BILLY HORSCHEL       15/1 RICKIE FOWLER        30/1 FIELD (all others)   20/1 4TH ROUND MATCHUPS: SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2013 PHIL MICKELSON       -120 CHARL SCHWARTZEL     EVEN HUNTER MAHAN         +110 STEVE STRICKER       -130 LUKE DONALD          EVEN JUSTIN ROSE          -120 JASON DAY            -130 RICKIE FOWLER        +110 IAN POULTER          -110 HENRIK STENSON       -110 NICOLAS COLSAERTS    -120 JOHN SENDEN          EVEN JASON DUFNER         EVEN BRANDT SNEDEKER      -120 RORY McILROY         +110 TIGER WOODS          -130 MATT KUCHAR          -110 ADAM SCOTT           -110 SERGIO GARCIA        -110 WEBB SIMPSON        ...

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I won’t call the runline the most misunderstood bet in sports but it’s definitely a betting option that causes quite a bit of confusion among inexperienced baseball bettors. I’ll assume everyone reading this post already knows what I mean when I say runline however in the case that’s not true, the most concise definition is that the runline is baseball’s version of the point spread (-1.5/+1.5) with juice attached to both sides. When do people bet the line… The runline is most commonly bet -1.5 when a team enters the prohibitive favorite range north of -200.  Bettors see this as a cheap alternative to back the best pitchers in the game at a price that won’t completely obliterate their bankroll after one loss.  There’s one problem with this mentality for a casual bettor; the perceived “value” is actually derived from a mathematical formula connecting moneyline to total so while the price looks cheap, bettors aren’t stealing from books.  Oddsmakers know exactly what the price should be and there’s a reason to open the market at a certain price point every time for a -250 home favorite in a game with a posted total of 6.5.  However, it is up to the bettor to understand when opportunity exists to take advantage of this position and maximize a wagering opportunity based on his/her handicapping acumen. Math isn’t on the home favorite’s side… Let me be one of the first to tell you (if you haven’t heard it already) laying runs with the home team becomes a more dangerous proposition than backing the road team. As it stands, you already only get 9 at bats and if you’re expecting the home side to win by 2+ you will most likely only get 8 plate appearances (11% less)...

All odds courtesy of @Golfodds US OPEN ODDS TO WIN (updated after Friday’s play) PHIL MICKELSON                4/1 TIGER WOODS                  13/2 JUSTIN ROSE                   7/1 LUKE DONALD                   7/1 BILLY HORSCHEL                8/1 STEVE STRICKER               10/1 RORY McILROY                 15/1 IAN POULTER                  15/1 CHARL SCHWARTZEL             25/1 NICOLAS COLSAERTS            25/1 HUNTER MAHAN                 30/1 HENRIK STENSON               30/1 JOHN SENDEN                  40/1 CHARLEY HOFFMAN              40/1 JASON DAY                    50/1 ERNIE ELS                    50/1 JERRY KELLY                  80/1 GONZALO FERNANDEZ-CASTANO   100/1 MATHEW GOGGIN               100/1 CHENG TSUNG PAN             125/1 MICHAEL KIM                 150/1 FIELD (all others)           12/1 3RD ROUND MATCHUPS: SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2013 PHIL MICKELSON               -110 JUSTIN ROSE                  -110 LUKE DONALD                  -115 STEVE STRICKER               -105 NICOLAS COLSAERTS            -120 JOHN SENDEN                  EVEN RORY McILROY                 +130 TIGER WOODS                  -150 ERNIE ELS                    -120 BO VAN PELT                  EVEN GEOFF OGILVY                 -120 KYLE STANLEY                 EVEN K.J. CHOI                    -110 CARL PETTERSSON              -110 JAMIE DONALDSON              -110 PAUL LAWRIE                  -110 WEBB SIMPSON                 +105 LEE WESTWOOD                 -125 MATT KUCHAR                  -105 ADAM...

Click here Part 1 Big Dog and I talk a little NBA Finals preview and attempt to play sports psychologists in our attempt to break down Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals Click here Part 2 Us Open, Golden Nugget Game of the Year line moves, and even Confederations Cup soccer; pretty sure there wasn’t a sports topic we didn’t touch on with the exception of cricket and arena...

The Confederation Cup kicks off Saturday marching a major event on the soccer calendar. Every 4 years as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup the host nation gets the opportunity to bring in elite soccer teams to compete for a prestigious title.  Strap in and gear up, it should be a wild 2 week ride like always. If you missed our Group A preview, click here. Written by Garrett Yancey Group B Spain Odds To Win Group: 4/9 Odds To Win Tournament: 13/8 Matches: 6/16 vs. Uruguay @ 6:00 PM EST, 6/20 vs. Tahiti @ 3:00 PM, 6/23 vs. Nigeria @ 3:00 PM The best team in the world is looking to cement its legacy as the greatest of all time over these next two summers, with visions of winning both the Confederations Cup and the World Cup.   While we all know which is the more important title, Spain will be looking to atone for their shocking 2-0 defeat to the United States in the 2009 Confederations Cup semifinal.  Their record in recent international competitions says it all: 2008 Euro Cup champions, 2010 World Cup Champions, 2012 Euro Cup Champions.  Spain has not only enjoyed a golden generation of players, but those players have capitalized on the opportunities presented to them on the biggest stages.  If Spain and its same core group of players can do the unthinkable and win the 2014 World Cup, this team will go down as the best international squad to have ever played the game. Coach Vicente Del Bosque has an embarrassment of riches at his disposal when selecting a starting eleven.  Other international managers would be begging to have half, or even a quarter of the players that Spain brings to this tournament.  The squad is so deep and...

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ODDS TO WIN 2013-2014 STANLEY CUP (courtesy of the LVH) PENGUINS 5 BLACKHAWKS 6 BRUINS 9 BLUES 8 CANUCKS 12 RANGERS 20 KINGS 16 SHARKS 16 CANADIENS 20 RED WINGS 10 DUCKS 20 CAPITALS 30 SENATORS 30 OILERS 30 MAPLE LEAFS 30 ISLANDERS 30 BLUE JACKETS 40 FLYERS 40 DEVILS 40 HURRICANES 40 WILD 40 PREDATORS 50 LIGHTNING 40 JETS 40 STARS 50 SABRES 100 COYOTES 60 PANTHERS 100 AVALANCHE 50 FLAMES 100 ODDS TO WIN 2013-2014 EASTERN CONFERENCE PENGUINS 5-2 BRUINS 9-2 RANGERS 10 CANADIENS 10 RED WINGS 5 CAPITALS 15 SENATORS 15 MAPLE LEAFS 15 ISLANDERS 15 BLUE JACKETS 20 FLYERS 20 DEVILS 20 HURRICANES 20 LIGHTNING 20 SABRES 50 PANTHERS 50 ODDS TO WIN 2013-2014 WESTERN CONFERENCE BLACKHAWKS 5-2 BLUES 7-2 CANUCKS 5 KINGS 7 SHARKS 7 DUCKS 9 OILERS 15 WILD 20 PREDATORS 25 JETS 20 STARS 25 COYOTES 30 AVALANCHE 25 FLAMES...

The 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup is finally upon us, with host nation Brazil ready to show the world that everything is good to go for the summer of 2014.  Though this competition is mainly used as a rehearsal for host countries to prepare for the much larger and more prominent World Cup, it also provides the tournament participants to gain some invaluable experience against quality opposition.  This year is no different, as the likes of Brazil, Spain, Italy, Mexico, and Uruguay are all vying for the trophy.  Also competing are Japan, Nigeria, and Tahiti, with each hoping to pull their best United States impression and make a surprise appearance in the final.  While the 2009 final between Brazil and the United States was a memorable one, no one can argue that the world wants to see the host nation meet Spain in this year’s final.  The talent on the field for that match would be absolutely insane, and the current soccer kings would be taking on the team they took the crown from.  A lot of matches must be played before that can happen, so let’s begin our preview by analyzing the teams in each group. Written by Garrett Yancey Group A Brazil Odds To Win Group: 8/13 Odds To Win Tournament: 3/2 Matches: 6/15 vs. Japan @ 3:00 PM EST; 6/19 vs. Mexico @ 3:00 PM; 6/22 vs. Italy @ 3:00 PM The pressure is on for coach Luiz Felipe Scolari and the Selecao to get their act together after a string of uninspiring performances.  Since taking over command of the squad in late November of 2012, Scolari’s squad has only managed one win in their preparations for 2014, a 4-0 thrashing of lowly Bolivia.  Other than that, Brazil has drawn four times and lost a...

There’s only one Stanley Cup and this year’s final sets up to be one for the ages. This will be the first time since the late 70’s 2 original six franchises will go head to head. It also doesn’t hurt that these are also 2 of the last 3 Cup Champs and we give you all the information you need to know before betting Game 1 and the...

Typical of sharp money, much of it came on underdogs.  As you can see, the wiseguys were betting Iowa, Arkansas, Boston College, TCU, Auburn and Colorado the most ppg, and these teams opened, on average, as +14 ppg dogs, favored in just a handful of games in total. TCU was bet “on” in 6 games, faded in 0.  Auburn was bet “on” in 5 games, faded in 0.  Other teams receiving no adverse betting action (with at least 3 games being bet in their favor) were Iowa, Colorado and California.  Arizona State and Michigan were bet “on” in 5 games, and faded in just 1. The strongest underdog that the wiseguys supported was Arizona State.  ASU opened at pick or and underdog in 5 of their 10 games.  And in EVERY SINGLE game ASU was a pick or dog, the wiseguys bet them, moving those 5 games a total of 6.5 points in ASU’s favor. Click here for the full article and chart highlighting every move Follow the author Warren Sharp on twitter Iowa was TERRIBLE 4-8 SU/3-8 ATS in 2012, but wiseguy $ LOVES them in 2013: not once fading Hawkeyes, moving line FOR them most of any team. FAVORITE wiseguys liked the most? TCU. (Bet “on” 6 games, faded 0). DOG wiseguys liked most? Arizona St (Bet “on” 100% when not favored). Despite going 1-4 SU, 2-3 ATS as dogs last year, wiseguys LOVE Arizona State when not favs in 2013: In 5 games lined dog, BET ON ALL 5 x’s. Despite going 7-6 SU & 5-8 ATS in 2012, wiseguys LOVE TCU in 2013: sharp $ moved TCU lines in 6 of 9 games in their favor, NEVER faded them. FAVORITE wiseguys faded the most? Texas A&M, favored in 5 games,...

Prices courtesy of LVH Odds to win 2013/2014 NBA Championship HEAT 7-4 THUNDER 9-2 BULLS 7 SPURS 7 PACERS 15 CLIPPERS 15 GRIZZLIES 20 KNICKS 20 LAKERS 25 NUGGETS 25 WARRIORS 25 ROCKETS 25 MAVERICKS 40 CELTICS 40 NETS 40 HAWKS 50 JAZZ 100 BLAZERS 100 WOLVES 100 PELICANS 100 KINGS 100 CAVALIERS 100 WIZARDS 100 RAPTORS 100 76ERS 100 BUCKS 100 SUNS 300 PISTONS 300 MAGIC 500 BOBCATS 500 ODDS TO WIN 2013-2014 EASTERN CONFERENCE HEAT 10-13 BULLS 3 PACERS 6 KNICKS 9 CELTICS 18 NETS 18 HAWKS 23 CAVALIERS 45 WIZARDS 45 RAPTORS 45 76ERS 45 BUCKS 45 PISTONS 125 MAGIC 225 BOBCATS 225 ODDS TO WIN 2013-2014 WESTERN CONFERENCE THUNDER 7-4 SPURS 3 CLIPPERS 13-2 GRIZZLIES 9 LAKERS 11 NUGGETS 11 WARRIORS 11 ROCKETS 11 MAVERICKS 18 JAZZ 45 BLAZERS 45 WOLVES 45 PELICANS 45 KINGS 45 SUNS...