Neil Greenberg

Sports Writer at The Washington Post

Sportswriter and stats geek (not nerd) for @washingtonpost. I got science for any occasion. Postulating theorems, formulating equations.

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What to expect from Aaron Rodgers in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Neil Greenberg

What to expect from Aaron Rodgers in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense (washingtonpost.com) What to expect from Aaron Rodgers in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense Will Aaron Rodgers fit in Pittsburgh with Arthur Smith, DK Metcalf and the rest of the Steelers, or will things fall apart again?
Five NFL futures bets to ponder right now, including Jared Goff as MVP

2 weeks ago | adn.com | Neil Greenberg

With the NFL offseason just about complete, now is the perfect time to capitalize on futures markets before training camp buzz and preseason performances shift the odds. From divisional dark horses to playoff contenders, betting early can unlock profitable value - if you know where to look. Whether you’re searching for a long-shot payoff or a high-confidence play, I’ve analyzed the landscape to identify five futures bets worth locking in. This is an easy one.
Five NFL futures bets to ponder right now, including Jared Goff as MVP

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Neil Greenberg

Five NFL futures bets to ponder right now, including Jared Goff as MVP (washingtonpost.com) Five NFL futures bets to ponder right now, including Jared Goff as MVP Whether you’re searching for a long-shot payoff or a high-confidence play, here are some bets to continue before training camps even begin.
How to bet Saturday’s Belmont Stakes

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Neil Greenberg

How to bet Saturday’s Belmont Stakes (washingtonpost.com) How to bet Saturday’s Belmont Stakes Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty and Preakness Stakes champion Journalism are the headliners, but two short-priced entries complicate our betting strategy. By Neil Greenberg 2025060610001200 The 157th Belmont Stakes, set for Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, promises an electrifying finale to the Triple Crown season.
Belmont Stakes odds, post positions, favorites and analysis

3 weeks ago | adn.com | Neil Greenberg

The 157th Belmont Stakes is Saturday night at Saratoga Race Course, the second consecutive year the race will be staged in Upstate New York because of renovations at Belmont Park, the usual host. This year’s race covers 1¼ miles, shorter than Belmont’s traditional 1½, and offers a $2 million purse.
Belmont Stakes odds, post positions, favorites and analysis

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Neil Greenberg

Belmont Stakes odds, post positions, favorites and analysis (washingtonpost.com) Belmont Stakes odds, post positions, favorites and analysis Sovereignty and Journalism split the first two legs of the Triple Crown. Now they will meet again at Saratoga for the Belmont Stakes.
The Rockies are monumentally, laughably, historically bad

4 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Neil Greenberg

The Rockies are monumentally, laughably, historically bad (washingtonpost.com) The Rockies are monumentally, laughably, historically bad Baseball’s modern record for futility, set just last year by the White Sox, might not last long. Meet the Rockies. By Neil Greenberg 2025053015441800 The Colorado Rockies aren't just losing; they're making history.
The real 2025 NFL strength of schedule rankings

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Neil Greenberg

The real 2025 NFL strength of schedule rankings (washingtonpost.com) The real 2025 NFL strength of schedule rankings Most NFL strength of schedule rankings rely on the previous season’s won-loss records, but that approach is flawed. By Neil Greenberg 2025052113191200 We've known the who for months, but last week's NFL schedule release finally revealed the when, turning a list of regular season matchups into a 2025 road map for every team.
The favorite is the class of the Preakness field — but the odds are dismal

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Neil Greenberg

The favorite is the class of the Preakness field — but the odds are dismal (washingtonpost.com) The favorite is the class of the Preakness field — but the odds are dismal Journalism appears to be the best horse in the second leg of the Triple Crown, but with unappealing odds, you will have to do some work to get a reasonable payout. By Neil Greenberg 2025051614211400 The 150th Preakness Stakes arrives with a twist.
Why tougher opponents should lower Commanders’ expectations in 2025

1 month ago | fredericknewspost.com | Neil Greenberg

This relatively quiet period of the NFL offseason offers an enticing window to assess team outlooks. It’s a time of speculation and prognosis, not just for fans and front offices, but for oddsmakers, too. FanDuel, DraftKings and ESPNBet are among the bookmakers that have unveiled their early projections in the form of Super Bowl odds and regular season win totals, giving us an early look at expectations for the 2025 season.