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Phillies Covid Clubhouse, Marlins Leave Their Germs, Two Catch Virus
The Philadelphia Phillies have shut down all activities at Citizens Bank Park after a member of the coaching staff and a member of the home clubhouse staff tested positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed on Thursday. No Phillies players are yet to test positive. The clubhouse was utilized by the visiting Miami Marlins last weekend with 19 of their players and coaching staff testing positive.
NBA Betting – Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks
With the return of the NBA we get to type the name Antetokounmpo in every article relating to the Milwaukee Bucks, and even some that don’t. The MVP front-runner leads his squad back on the court Saturday against the Boston Celtics after the Bucks posted a league-best 53-12 ledger before the shutdown.
Chiefs Take Hit With RB Damien Williams Opting Out of 2020 Season
The Kansas City Chiefs remain the favorite to win the 2021 Super Bowl (+325) but took a hit late Wednesday when it was revealed star running back Damien Williams will opt out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Report: MLB Considers 7 Inning Double Headers
Following a series of game disruptions brought on by a Covid-19 outbreak among Marlins players, Major League Baseball is said to be contemplating making up these games through seven inning double headers.
Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans Betting Odds - July 30
Everyone is looking forward to the return of the NBA after the season was abruptly halted by the global coronavirus pandemic. We get our wish Thursday starting with the Jazz-Pelicans game.
Report: Rutgers Football COVID-19 Outbreak Linked to On-Campus Party
An outbreak of Covid-19 among Rutgers football players is being blamed on an on-campus party. Once a hot bed for Covid cases, New Jersey has some of the lowest case numbers in the nation.
Sportsbooks Say There Will Be a World Series in 2020 at Near 1-5 Odds
There will be a completed Major League Baseball (MLB) season and a World Series, so say the oddsmakers. SportsBetting.ag on Wednesday released odds of a World Series at -450. But if you think the season will be cancelled, the payout will be $27.50 for every $10. We know there are a lot of sports commentators who would be willing to take that bet.
Rain Delay for Rays-Braves Game Possible
Gambling911.com is looking at the potential of pop up storms during the Rays-Braves game Wednesday evening.
PGA Tour Picks – WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational Odds
The stars will shine on the PGA Tour this week at the World Golf Championship FedEx St. Jude Invitational, the most prestigious tournament since the season restart. That title will last all of one week, though, with the season’s first Major, the PGA Championship, up next on the reimagined schedule. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. With 45 of the top 50 golfers in the OWGR competing, the only thing missing is Tiger Woods. Jon Rahm makes his first start since winning the Memorial and taking over as the No. 1 player in the world.
Sassuolo v Genoa, Fiorentina v Bologna Picks, Betting Odds - Wednesday July 29
In each of their last 31 Serie A matches, Bologna FC have allowed 1 or more goals
Portland Timbers v FC Cincinnati Picks, Betting Odds - Tuesday July 28
Both teams scored in 8 of Portland Timbers's last 9 league games.
Columbus Crew vs. Minnesota United Picks, Betting Odds - Tuesday July 28
Minnesota United have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 5 away league matches.
Marlins Games Suspended Through Sunday Due to Covid Outbreak
Major League Baseball has postponed all of the Miami Marlins' games through Sunday after the team's recent coronavirus outbreak.
Before You Bet: MLB Weather Forecasts for July 28, 2020
We do have one worry area to monitor, though postponements are not likely.
Khabib-Gaethje Fight Odds October 24
Gaethje was coming in at +190 and Khabib -225 at BetOnline.
Patriots Opt-Outs Will Affect Division Odds
New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower is opting out of the 2020 season, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The Patriots odds of winning the AFC East division were at +130.
Yankees-Phillies Tuesday Night Game Postponed as More Marlins Test Positive
Tuesday night's Yankees-Phillies game has been postponed as some Philadelphia players have yet to receive their Covid-19 test results back.
MLB Betting Picks – Los Angeles Dodgers at Houston Astros
After the first weekend of the 2020 MLB season we’ve learned absolutely nothing. Every team has at least one win and one loss, and all are all still alive in the playoff picture. Two teams that have a good chance of playing well into the postseason renew acquaintances on Tuesday when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Houston Astros. This is the first meeting between the clubs since the infamous sign-stealing scandal became public. The Dodgers might have a score to settle, but they’d rather win the game after dropping the last two at home to the lowly Giants. Young phenom Walker Buehler gets the nod for the Dodgers opposed by southpaw Framber Valdez in the first of a quick two-game series.
What the Expanded MLB Playoffs Mean for Bettors
2020 has been a crazy year for all involved, and after a post-Opening Weekend COVID-19 breakout threatened to shut down MLB's nascent 60-game expedition, the prospects of the much-vaunted playoffs seem so distant.
Inter Milano - SSC Napoli Picks, Betting Odds - Tuesday July 28
Of their last 25 away matches (Serie A), SSC Napoli have seen 19 in which both teams scored.
Parma vs Atalanta Picks, Betting Odds - Tuesday July 28
Parma FC's 11 most recent Serie A matches have seen both team score.
Yankees-Phillies Betting Line, Odds, Preview July 28
The Yankees-Phillies Game 1 takes place at 6:05 pm ET on Fox Sports.
White Sox vs. Indians Betting Doubleheader Lines, Odds, Preview July 28
There will be a White Sox vs. Indians doubleheader on Tuesday after Game 1 was suspended Monday.
Seattle v Los Angeles FC Picks, Betting Odds - Monday July 27
Of their last 13 matches (Major League Soccer), Los Angeles FC have seen 12 in which both teams scored.
MLB Commish: No Plans to Cancel Season After Marlins Covid Outbreak
Following a Covid-19 outbreak among Miami Marlins players that forced the postponement of two games Monday night, Commissioner Rob Manfred said during a radio interview with Dan Patrick there is no plan to cancel the season.
Vikings’ Infection Control Officer Tests Positive for COVID
Minnesota Vikings vice president of sports medicine Eric Sugarman, who’s in charge of the organization’s virus prevention plan, has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
Experts Weigh in on Marlins Covid Outbreak: What it Means for the Team and MLB
Following news that 13 individuals with the Miami Marlins team have tested positive for Covid-19, experts at ESPN attempted to answer the tough questions. Both Orioles-Marlins games scheduled for Monday and Tuesday have been postponed as a result. Additionally, the Yankees-Phillies game Monday was postponed out of an abundance of caution since the Marlins had used the clubhouse New York was slated to use.
San Jose Earthquakes vs Real Salt Lake Picks, Betting Odds - Monday July 27
Under 2.5 goals have landed in Real Salt Lake’s last five games
Mets vs. Red Sox Betting Line, Odds, Preview July 27
The Mets-Red Sox Game 1 takes place at 7 pm ET on ESPN.
Angels vs. Athletics Betting Line, Odds, Preview July 27
The Angels vs. Athletics Game 1 takes place at 3:40 pm ET on the MLB Network.
