Sports Betting

Rays Just 9-23 at Yankees But Tampa Still Sees Plenty of Action as Line Drops From -140 to -120

Books appear to be encouraging action on Tampa Bay in their game at the New York Yankees Sunday despite the Rays being just 9-23 in the Bronx.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sun, 05/19/2019 - 12:14

Astros-Red Sox Total Shoots Up From 8.5 to 9.5

When the total on the Astros-Red Sox game was set at 8.5, we had a situation where the OVER in the last ten meetings was 7-3 using that total. At 9.5, half of the last ten games went OVER that number.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sun, 05/19/2019 - 12:00

Home Team 8-2 in Last Brewers-Braves Meetings, Atlanta 4-1

Up to 74% of consensus picks are on the Milwaukee Brewers in their game against the Atlanta Braves despite a strong trending edge for Atlanta.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sun, 05/19/2019 - 11:46

Influence of Blockchain on Internet Gambling

Ahead of the highly anticipated first ever segment on the long running CBS news magazine 60 Minutes covering bitcoin, Inside Financial looks at the impact blockchain has had on the gaming sector.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 05/19/2019 - 11:11

Legalized Sports Betting in the US: The Good the Bad and the Ugly

John Holden, Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, has written a must read paper on the legal sports scene in the United States one year after the US Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA).

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 22:34

War of Will Wins Preakness Stakes

War of Will has won the 144th Preakness Stakes, followed by the biggest long shot in the race at 50-1 odds, Everlast, and Owendale.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 21:00

Bodexpress Runs Preakness Without a Jockey but Declared 'Did Not Finish' - No Refunds

If you had Bodexpress to win the 2019 Preakness Stakes, he was declared "DNF" or "Did Not Finish".

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 20:52

Tonight's Betting Odds, Trends, Line Moves, Picks: NBA, MLB, More - May 18

Top consensus plays for Saturday: Diamondbacks (84%), Brewers(78%), Mets, White Sox and Twins (75%).

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 18:01

You're Not Welcome: Illinois Bill Seeks to Prevent Entrance by Draftkings, FanDuel

Language in a current version of bill floating around Illinois legislature seeks to keep out US legal sports betting titans FanDuel and Draftkings, both of which have absolutely cornered the NJ market. The Cook County record suggests there will most certainly be legal repercussions.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 17:37

Bourbon War Sees Odds Improving, Was AP Pick

Bourbon War odds were slashed from 10-1 overnight to 6-1 just hours ahead of the 2019 Preakness Stakes race.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 16:57

Brooks Koepka 1-7 Odds of Winning Ahead of Final Day PGA Championship

Current PGA Championship chances: Koepka 83.6%, DJ 4.7%, Scott 2%, Spieth 1.5%, Rose 1.4%, Fowler 1%, Berger 0.7%, List 0.7%, Wallace 0.7%, Fleetwood 0.6%, everyone else 3.1%.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 16:39

Best Payout on Eurovision Final Found at BetFred: Even Odds

BetFred distinguished itself Saturday from the pack by offering the best payout odds on Holland to win this year's Eurovision. They would pay EVEN odds just minutes ahead of the big show.

Submitted by Jordan Bach on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 15:52

Current Odds Preakness Stakes, Eurovision 2019

Saturday 11 am EST - Eurovision odds: Netherlands -140, Australia 6/1, Switzerland 8/1, Sweden 16/1, Italy 20/1, Iceland 20/1, Russia 28/1 - Preakness Stakes odds: Improbable +245, War of Will 5/1, Alwaysmining 8/1, Anothertwistafate +750, Bourbon War 8/1, Owendale 10/1, Win Win Win 17/1

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 15:33

Associated Press Preakness Pick 2019: Bourbon War

There won't be a Triple Crown this year after Kentucky Derby winner Country Home was pulled due to an illness.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 11:24

How Do Bookies Pay Their Customers?

Do bookmakers in the United States pay their customers by meeting them in person and slipping cash into their hands in some dark alley? Today's technology makes it easy for bookies to pay clients utilizing other methods. It's to a point where they hardly even have to meet face-to-face.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 10:45

2019 Preakness Stakes Morning Odds

Improbable was still the 2019 Preakness Stakes favorite at +230 for a payout potential of $23 on every $10 bet.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 05/18/2019 - 10:24

Sports Betting News Updates: No Sports Betting in Washington Any Time Soon, Team Liquid Pulls Off Biggest Upset in LoL

While other states are moving full speed ahead with their plans to allow sports betting, Washington State doesn't appear to have any appetite for it.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 23:19

Preakness Stakes 2019 Expert Picks

Gambling911.com has your expert picks on the 2019 Preakness Stakes from across the Net.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 22:56

Anothertwistafate Preakness Stakes Payout Odds 7-1

Anothertwistafate Preakness Stakes odds were coming in at 7/1 odds.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 22:19

Updated Odds to Win 2019 PGA Championship After Day 2

You can continue to place bets on the 2019 PGA Championship overnight heading into Day 3 with updated odds that have Brooks Koepka as the -400 favorite. He opened as the favorite to win at most of the European books.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 22:06

Alwaysmining Preakness Stakes Payout Odds

Alwaysmining was coming in at 7/1 odds to win this year's Preakness Stakes race.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 20:47

War of Will Preakness Stakes Payout Odds

Improbable was coming in at 4/1 odds to win this year's Preakness Stakes race.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 20:28

‘Vanilla’ Preakness Still Has Intrigue Without Derby Winner

Hall of Fame trainers D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert sit side by side in the corner of the stakes barn at Pimlico Race Course sizing up the Preakness.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 18:40

Brewers-Braves Betting Preview - May 17: Two Good Under Trends

Seven of the last nine meetings between the Brewers and Braves played in Atlanta have gone UNDER the total. Half of the last six games played in Atlanta have gone UNDER the current total however.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 18:32

Rockies are 7-1 in last eight vs. Philadelphia

The Colorado Rockies are 7-1 versus the Philadelphia Phillies and are a +109 underdog. This year, so far, the Rockies are 3-1 against the Phillies. Before we get too excited here, keep in mind these last eight games were played in Colorado.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 18:17

Giants vs.Diamondbacks - Only two of Last Ten Have Gone Over Current Total

The total on the Giants-Diamondbacks game was 9. Two of the last ten games in this series have resulted in nine runs. Six other meetings have gone UNDER that number. Arizona was a -140 favorite here with the line coming up from -129.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 17:23

Improbable Preakness Stakes Payout Odds

Improbable was coming in as the +230 favorite at this year's Preakness Stakes race.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 17:04

Tonight's Betting Odds, Trends, Line Moves, Picks: NBA, MLB, More - May 17

We have all your latest odds and betting previews for MLB, NBA and the NHL Playoffs for Friday. Scrolling down, you will find the trends for this game where the OVER is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Washington. The total is 8.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 16:35

Consensus Plays, Betting Volume May 17 1:19 pm EST

Consensus plays and most bet on sides include the Raptors, Angels (75%), Diamondbacks (73%), Phillies, Dodgers, Mets, Astros, Indians (80%), Cardinals (71%) and Cubs.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Fri, 05/17/2019 - 16:33