Famous sports bettor Ben Patz has been charged with sending death threats to athletes and their families. Patz was apprehended in Florida this morning and is due in court later today. The threatening messages targeted 307 different accounts, primarily college and professional athletes. TAMPA – Benjamin ‘Parlay’ Patz, a 23-year-old who earned fame for a … Read more
The Big South is the first conference to tip off its conference basketball tournament. The tournament begins at 7 p.m., with oddsmakers heavily favoring Winthrop and Radford. The Big South is very top-heavy, but Gardner-Webb could be an intriguing underdog pick. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Big South Men’s Basketball Tournament will be the first college … Read more
Gerrit Cole has the best odds to win the AL Cy Young in 2020, while Jacob DeGrom has the best odds in the NL. The aging Justin Verlander has the third-best odds despite his incredible 2019 season. Different sportsbooks odds vary greatly right now, so smart bettors should shop lines. NEW YORK – In 2019, … Read more
A late foul and a meaningless final shot caused the Celtics to just miss on covering the spread. A perplexing Jaylen Brown foul off a missed free throw set up Paul’s buzzer-beater. The Celtics and the Thunder own the top two records against the spread in the NBA. OKLAHOMA CITY – With three seconds left … Read more
Two XFL matchups are scheduled for this Sunday, kicking off at 2 p.m. EST and 5 p.m. EST, respectively. Nobody is sure what to expect from the first slate of games, and uncertainty translates to favorable odds. Based on roster construction and coaching hires, these games might feature interesting contrasts in style. TAMPA BAY, Fla. … Read more