NFL picks and best bets for the divisional round of the playoffs
Why Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud and Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield are attractive prospects in the NFL’s divisional round.
By Neil GreenbergHe hit three monster bets — and then the sportsbook wouldn’t pay
How sportsbooks use “obvious errors” as an insurance policy to protect their bottom line.
By Danny FuntThe most and least probable Super Bowl LVIII matchups
The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers don’t just have the best records in the league. Advanced analytics love them, too.
By Neil GreenbergNFL picks and best bets for the first round of the playoffs
Take the Chiefs and Bills as home favorites in the opening round of the NFL playoffs, along with a few less obvious selections.
By Neil GreenbergCFP national championship game best bets: Michigan should finish the job
Michigan is favored against Washington in Monday’s national title game, and there’s a good reason for that.
By Matt BonesteelNFL best bets for Week 18: Focus on the games that still matter
The Bucs and Colts both have everything to play for in Week 18. They’re the picks.
By Neil GreenbergCollege Football Playoff best bets: Take Michigan against Alabama
In the College Football Playoff semifinals, Michigan will beat Alabama and the Texas-Washington game should feature plenty of points.
By Matt BonesteelNew Year’s Six bowl best bets: Oregon will score, Florida State will not
Oregon could name its score against Liberty, while depleted Florida State might struggle to put up points against Georgia.
By Matt BonesteelNFL best bets for Week 17: The Cowboys’ defense is too much for Detroit
The Jekyll-and-Hyde Cowboys are home again, and they’ve been a juggernaut at AT&T Stadium.
By Neil GreenbergBowl game best bets: Look at Oklahoma State and SMU
Oklahoma State and SMU are teams to consider when making your picks for this week’s bowl game action.
By Matt BonesteelThe over-the-top home offices of full-time sports bettors
Pro sports bettors, always seeking an edge, sometimes invest in personal setups so elaborate they rival TV control rooms.
By Danny FuntNFL best bets for Week 16: The Commanders are bad. The Jets might be worse.
Should the New York Jets really be favorites against anyone at this point of a terrible season?
By Neil GreenbergThis week’s bowl picks: Air Force can zoom past James Madison
There are 11 bowl games on tap between now and Christmas. Here’s a look at how a few of them could play out.
By Matt BonesteelNFL best bets for Week 15: The bumbling Panthers will go down again
The Panthers have yet to be favored this season, and yet they still have a terrible record against the point spread. Take the Falcons in Week 15.
By Neil GreenbergBowl game best bets: Transfer portal losses should lead to unders
A few of the teams playing in Saturday’s opening day of bowl games have seen a sizable amount of attrition, and scoring could suffer.
By Matt BonesteelNFL best bets for Week 14: Lots of points from the Cowboys and Eagles
Two NFC East teams should score plenty of points in Week 14. A third, the pitiable New York Giants, probably won’t.
By Neil GreenbergThe rise and fall of an illegal sportsbook with A-list clients
A former minor league baseball player built an eclectic network of bookies who took bets from Maverick Carter, Scottie Pippen and other powerbrokers. Then came the feds.
By Gus Garcia-RobertsNFL best bets for Week 13: The 49ers are better than the Eagles
Some NFL fans and observers were surprised to see the 49ers favored on the road against the Eagles, but they shouldn’t have been.
By Neil GreenbergCollege football best bets: Georgia can stop Alabama’s explosive offense
A look at the best bet for the SEC title game, plus other betting selections for championship weekend.
By Matt BonesteelNFL best bets for Week 12: The Cowboys and Commanders will score big
Expect a high-scoring Thanksgiving game between the Commanders and Cowboys, and a Colts win over Tampa Bay.
By Neil Greenberg