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March Madness Odds Favor Purdue; Possible Bets

6 days ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

College Basketball, Featured, March Madness, NewsOne month after the college basketball season concluded, we’ve already seen consequential movement among 2026 March Madness odds. Purdue, which opened at +1900 to win the national title, has bypassed Duke and Houston atop the board at +900.
Latest On Derby Runner-Up Journalism

6 days ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Horse Racing, News, PreaknessAhead of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 17, the biggest unknown is directed at Journalism, the Kentucky Derby runner-up and beaten favorite. The deadline for a decision to run at Pimlico Race Course is only a few days away. Here’s what we know about whether Journalism will take part in the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans, including closing futures odds for the Preakness Stakes.
Boston Favored To Win Series & East?

6 days ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Featured, NBA, NBA Game Previews, NewsThe Eastern Conference semifinal matchup between the Celtics and Knicks hasn’t gone according to the script. After opening as -800 favorites (88.9% implied probability) to advance, Boston is the first team in the play-by-play era (since 1996-97) to lose two games when leading by 20 or more points in a single postseason. So, how have the best sports betting sites adjusted the betting market for Jayson Tatum and Co. to win this series and beyond?
Warriors-Timberwolves Odds

1 week ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Featured, NBA, NBA Game Previews, NewsNBA bettors have a few concerns in mind, one of which revolves around Steph Curry. Will the Warriors’ star play in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Timberwolves? Below is an injury update on Curry and the latest on his absence, including betting information on Golden State vs. Minnesota. This series will resume on Thursday, May 8, at 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
Bet On Boston After Historic Comeback?

1 week ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Featured, NBA, NBA Game Previews, NewsThe Boston Celtics and New York Knicks have renewed their rivalry in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The series began on Monday night, with the Knicks erasing a 20-point deficit to emerge with a Game 1 victory, 108-105, in overtime. Even though they’ve stolen home-court advantage away from the defending champs, the best sports betting sites heavily favor the Celtics to bounce back and advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Golden State A Historic Underdog

1 week ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Featured, NBA, NBA Game Previews, NewsAfter the Warriors’ Game 7 win over the Rockets in their first-round series, the best sports betting sites immediately opened them as underdogs against the Timberwolves in their Western Conference semifinal matchup. Given Golden State’s success under Steve Kerr, let’s investigate the last time Steph Curry and Co. were underdogs in an NBA playoffs series. More info on the odds for the No. 6 seed Timberwolves vs. No. 7 seed Warriors is below.
Churchill Downs Horse Racing Friday

1 week ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

While the horse racing world remains mostly focused on Kentucky Derby odds, the first leg of the Triple Crown isn’t the only show in town. Friday’s Kentucky Oaks will offer the best three-year-old fillies around the country a chance to compete in a $1.5 million Grade 1 stakes race. See below for the full Oaks Day racing schedule before placing your Kentucky Oaks bets. Before wagering on the Kentucky Derby or the Kentucky Oaks, make sure you take a look at our Kentucky Derby picks.
Bet On Cleveland To Win East?

1 week ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Featured, NBA, NBA Game Previews, NewsThe top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers square off against the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs starting Sunday, May 4. Which team will advance to the Eastern Conference finals? Cleveland is priced at -480 to win the series and is a spread favorite in Game 1. For those who believe Donovan Mitchell and Co. are the best team in the East, here’s an alternative way to bet on Cavaliers vs. Pacers odds.
Bet On Longshot Chunk Of Gold?

2 weeks ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Featured, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby, NewsWith the post positions set and race-week betting lines fluctuating, the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is nearing. The most exciting time of the year at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, will begin at approximately 6:57 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 3, for the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. Let’s break down the latest odds and predictions for the 2025 Kentucky Derby, with help from betting expert David Aragona of Daily Racing Form.
Game 6 Opening Odds

2 weeks ago | thelines.com | Eli Hershkovich

Featured, NBA, NBA Game Previews, NewsThe third-seeded New York Knicks will face the sixth-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their first-round NBA playoff series on Thursday, May 1. The action is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. ET and can be seen on TNT. Discover the opening odds for Pistons vs. Knicks below, including a betting angle to consider, with New York holding a 3-2 series edge.