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WNBA betting storylines: Clark the MVP favorite, Bueckers a popular long shot
A closer look at the top betting storylines heading into the 2026 WNBA season, from MVP to Rookie of the Year and more.
NBA BETTING
Betting tips and DFS picks for Thursday: Will the Lakers slow down Chet Holmgren?
Eric Moody breaks down Thursday's two second-round NBA playoff games and offers his favorite bets and DFS plays.
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MLB
Betting tips for Thursday: Will Cubs sweep the Reds?
All of the odds, recommended prop bets and trends in baseball for Thursday, May 7.
PGA TOUR
How to bet the Truist Championship: Schauffele's skill set bodes well at Quail Hollow
All of the traits bettors should be looking for at the Truist Championship, and the best bets to make.
NBA ROUND 2 BEST BETS
2026 NBA playoffs betting: Thunder sweep among best bets for Round 2
Our experts provide their best bets for each series in the NBA conference semifinals.
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA Futures: Lakers' title odds move to 45-1 to win title; Knicks at +750
The Lakers are now 45-1 to win the NBA championship following their Game 1 loss to the Thunder.
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Flyers come back from an 0-2 hole?
The series against the Canes shifts to Philly. Plus, highlights and key plays from Wednesday's games.
Stanley Cup odds: Sabres move to 8-1, Ducks now 25-1 after wins
The Sabres and Ducks both saw big changes to their Stanley Cup odds after posting wins on Wednesday.
NFL DRAFT
Showing Jeremiyah some Love? Three bets to make on top of this year's rookie class
Three bets to make following the drafting of two potential franchise stars in the NFL draft in the first three picks.
NFL futures: Hierarchy largely unchanged after draft; Rams still favorites
Every NFL team's win total, as well as odds to win their division, the conference and Super Bowl LXI.
NFL draft faces a new insider betting risk
Former NFL execs say it's only a matter of time until someone parlays inside information on the draft.
GOLF MAJORS BETTING
Scheffler 4-1 or shorter to win each of the next four golf majors, McIlroy next
Odds for next four golf majors: 2026 PGA Championship, U.S. Open and the Open Championship, 2027 Masters.
Top Headlines
- Gambling regulators probe Sorsby's alleged bets
- Sources: Sorsby hires attorney amid NCAA probe
- NCAA reveals Fordham point-shaving plot details
- Key figure in hoops gambling plot to plead guilty
- Jones 1st to plead guilty in NBA gambling case
- Feds planning to file new charges against Rozier
- Sources: NCAA eyes star QB Sorsby for gambling
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Rookie bettors camp
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Rookie bettors camp: Ultimate bankroll survival guide
Sports betting can be fun, but you need to have a plan. Here's everything you need to know about establishing a bankroll to bet responsibly.
Guide to betting
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Rookie bettors camp: Strategies to try to beat the book
Sports betting can be fun, but you need to have a plan. Here are the strategies and everything you need to know to be in the best position to bet this football season
