Eli Hershkovich

Chicago

Lead Sports Betting Writer and Host at TheLines

Sports betting, Catena Media | @DePaulJOUR alum.

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Number Of Majors Championship Wins In 2025

1 week ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

On Sunday, Rory McIlroy overcame a shaky final round of the 89th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club to defeat Justin Rose in the first hole of a sudden-death playoff. The 35-year-old from Northern Ireland won a green jacket and became only the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam, joining Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen. So, how many majors will he win in 2025? Let’s explore these Rory McIlroy odds at BetMGM Sportsbook. Click any odds to place a bet.
Projected Order & Cooper Flagg Sweepstakes

1 week ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Featured, NBA, NBA Draft, NewsAlthough the NBA playoffs officially begin on Saturday, the eliminated teams already have their eyes set on the NBA Draft, otherwise known as the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes. Which teams have the best odds of landing the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on Monday, May 12? Here’s everything you need to know. Click any NBA odds to place a bet. For more offers, we highly recommend checking out the best sportsbook promos.
Golf Oddsmaker's Picks, Including Viktor Hovland

2 weeks ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Featured, Golf, News, The MastersWith the 2025 Masters set to tee off, TheLines takes you inside the sportsbook with Jeff Sherman, Westgate SuperBook’s golf oddsmaker and vice president of risk management in Las Vegas, for the latest information on the 89th rendition at Augusta National. Below, Sherman shares his perspective on the betting handle with Tiger Woods bowing out of the field, which golfers have attracted the “sharpest” betting action, and his favorite picks to win the Masters.
$250 Free Contest, Including Rahm vs. Koepka

2 weeks ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Featured, Golf, News, The MastersWho will win the 89th rendition at Augusta National? Before wagering on these Masters betting odds, there are plenty of first-round markets to attack. With that in mind, we’re giving away $250 in our free Masters contest, which includes picking various golfers to finish in the top 10 and head-to-head scores (such as Jon Rahm vs. Brooks Koepka). More details are below. Click any below to sign up for the contest.
2025 Masters Tee Times, Pairings, Weather For Augusta National

2 weeks ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Tee times for the first round of The Masters are now out. Betting favorite Scottie Scheffler tees off with Justin Thomas and Jose Luis Ballester at 10:15 a.m. ET on Thursday. Let’s look at all the tee times for Thursday’s opening round and the weather forecast for Augusta National. All tee times below are listed in Eastern Time (ET). Click any Masters odds to place a bet. For more offers, we highly recommend checking out the best sportsbook promos.
Best Odds To Make & Miss The Cut

2 weeks ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Before a golfer can win the Masters, he must first make the cut. And as with all things Masters odds, bettors can find robust Masters cut prop bets at BetMGM Sportsbook for both make-the-cut and miss-the-cut odds. Review TheLines.com’s 2025 Masters preview from John Haslbauer before placing any bets to see which golfers fit and which do not at Augusta National. Click any Masters odds to place a bet. For more offers, we highly recommend checking out the best sportsbook promos.
Duke, Houston, UConn Favored

2 weeks ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

College Basketball, Featured, March Madness, NewsWhile Houston upset Duke and Florida en route to winning this year’s national championship, let’s turn the page and assess the 2025-26 college basketball title odds at the best sports betting sites. Duke, Houston, and UConn are favored to cut down the nets at most shops. This betting market will shift sooner rather than later, and with the transfer portal developing into a bona fide free agency, there’s no better time to dive in.
What Time Does The Masters Start? TV Channel & Live Stream

2 weeks ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

A tradition unlike any other isn’t just a Jim Nantz catchphrase. One of the signs of spring each year is the beginning of the Masters golf tournament. A big question is always what time does the Masters start and end. We will answer that query and deliver betting information on this year’s Masters. Sportsbooks have a plethora of promos for this year’s Masters. Check out the offers below and click to take advantage.
March Madness National Title Best Bets

2 weeks ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

CBB Game Previews, College Basketball, Featured, March Madness, NewsWith the best sports betting sites posting a bevy of national championship game betting markets, I’ve compiled my best bets for Florida vs. Houston odds. The Gators opened as favorites versus the upset-minded Cougars, which already upended Duke in Saturday’s historic comeback. Let’s assess my wagers on Florida vs. Houston, including player props for your same-game parlays. Click any March Madness odds below to place a wager.
NCAA Tournament Title Game

2 weeks ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

CBB Game Previews, College Basketball, Featured, March Madness, NewsWith the matchup set for the NCAA tournament’s national championship game, check out the opening odds for Florida vs. Houston, including the point spread, moneyline, and total. The Gators covered (-2.5) against Auburn before the Cougars (+4.5) upset Duke in the nightcap. Find my analysis for the final contest of the college basketball season, with some potential bets. Click any March Madness odds to place a wager.