Formula 1 Odds: Hamilton Favored at Malaysian Grand Prix

Things weren’t looking so good for Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes team earlier this summer.  But Hamilton has opened up a big 28-point lead in the World Drivers’ Championship standings with three consecutive wins, and at press time, he’s a –120 favorite to make it four straight at Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix. Ferrari’s Sebastien Vettel is second at +175, followed by Hamilton’s teammate Valtteri Bottas at +600.


Vettel has enjoyed great success in past trips to Malaysia, winning four times – three with Red Bull Racing, and once more for Ferrari in 2015. Hamilton has only the one victory in 2014, but he should have the advantage this time, thanks to the superior performance of Mercedes on straightaways. Sepang International Circuit features two very long straights separated by a hairpin turn.

Ferrari has used their advantages in cornering to stay competitive this year, and Vettel took an early lead in the Drivers’ standings with three victories and three second-place finishes in the first six races. But Vettel’s only win since then was July 30 in Hungary, and at the last race in Singapore, he and teammate Kimi Raikkonen (+2200) collided on the first lap, allowing Hamilton to win handily.

Formula 1 Odds: Malaysian Grand Prix Looks Good for Hamilton

After three straight victories on the F1 circuit, Lewis Hamilton is in first place in the Driver’s standings, and he’s –120 to win again for Mercedes at Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix. Ferrari’s Sebastien Vettel is second in the Drivers’ standings and second on the odds list at +175.


While Vettel has won this race four times to Hamilton’s lone triumph in 2014, Mercedes figures to have the advantage this year, thanks to the unusually long straightaways at Sepang International Circuit. Hamilton’s teammate Valtteri Bottas is the third favorite at +600; Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen is a distant +2200.

NFL Odds: Bears-Packers on Thursday Night Football

The NFL’s longest-standing rivalry continues Thursday night (8:25 PM ET, CBS) when the Chicago Bears meet the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. These two teams have played each other 194 times since 1921, and it’s all even at 94-94-6 heading into their latest showdown. However, the Packers have won six of the last seven games, and they’re 7.5-point favorites at press time with a total of 45.5. 


Green Bay (2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS) is one of the better teams in the NFL, and arguably the most popular, but the Packers haven’t covered since Week 1, and they needed overtime to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-24 last Sunday as 8-point home favourites. The Packers lost yet another offensive lineman in that game: RT Kyle Murphy (foot) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.


The Bears (1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS) got their first win of 2017 last Sunday in another overtime thriller, beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-17 as 7.5-point home dogs. But they’re also growing perilously thin on the offensive line; center Hroniss Grasu (hand) left the game early and remains iffy for Thursday, as does RG Josh Sitton (ribs). Safety Quintin Demps is out indefinitely as well with a broken forearm.



NFL Odds: Quarterbacks in Peril for Bears-Packers Matchup

Thursday’s game at Lambeau Field (8:25 PM ET, CBS) between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers could turn into an ugly one for the quarterbacks. Both teams have major questions on the offensive line heading into this battle of ancient rivals.

The 1-2 Bears are 7.5-point underdogs at press time, but if they can get center Hroniss Grasu (hand) and RG Josh Sitton (ribs) healthy in time, they could have the advantage over Green Bay; the 2-1 Packers are running out of tackles after putting RT Kyle Murphy (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday.

MLB Odds: Last Spot in the NL Wildcard Race Up for Grabs

It’s hard to believe that in the last week of the MLB’s regular season, two of three teams in the National League will lose their grips on a postseason berth. The Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers are all vying for one spot: the final wildcard position in the NL.

At press time, the Rockies have a slim 1.5 game lead over the Brew Crew, and also lead the Cards by 2.5 games. None of the three teams have played well enough to separate themselves from the pack. Over the last 10 games, Colorado and St. Louis are 4-6, and Milwaukee is 5-5. Instead of a race, you could call this battle a crawl.


With a 1.5-game lead, the Rockies have the edge. In their final five games of the season, they’ll finish their series with the Miami Marlins and face the unstable Los Angeles Dodgers, who may look to rest players in the final series of the season. The Cards, on the other hand, are tasked with the Chicago Cubs before heading home to take on, none other than, the Brewers. Before visiting St. Louis, the Brewers will face the woeful Cincinnati Reds. Breaking down the respective schedules tells us that the Rockies have the easiest road to a playoff berth. They’re currently +4000 to win the World Series.

MLB Odds: NL Wildcard Up in the Air

Looking for a playoff atmosphere before the playoffs? Look no further than the battle between the Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers, who each have their sights set on the final playoff spot in the NL. While the Rockies have a 1.5 and 2.5 game lead over Milwaukee and St. Louis respectively, they haven’t been playing great baseball of late, going 4-6 in their last 10 games.


The final series of the season matches the Brewers against the Cardinals in St. Louis. If Colorado continues to falter, the winner of that three-game set could capture the final wildcard spot, making for a thrilling finish to the regular season.

MLB Odds: Red Sox, Blue Jays Go Head-To-Head in Boston

The Boston Red Sox are trying to lock up the top spot in the American League East, but the Toronto Blue Jays would like to throw a wrench in their rivals’ plans. They’ll meet on Tuesday at 7:10 PM ET in Boston in the second of a three-game series.

JA Happ (9-11, 3.64 ERA) was unlucky to take a loss in his last outing when Toronto fell 1-0 at home to the Kansas City Royals. Over 6.2 innings, he allowed a run on seven hits, struck out six and walked two. The 34-year-old is 1-0 in three starts against the Red Sox this season, posting a 2.16 ERA. He’s also 5-4 in 11 road starts with a 3.95 ERA.

Chris Sale (17-7, 2.75 ERA) dominated in Baltimore in his last start. He scattered four hits over eight innings, striking out 13 with no walks. The Red Sox won 9-0. Sale, who reached the 300-strikeout mark, is 2-0 in three starts against Toronto this year. He hasn’t allowed a run in 22.0 innings against the Blue Jays. The 28-year-old is 7-2 in 12 home starts with a 2.81 ERA.

Going into this series, the Red Sox had won seven of their last 10 meetings with the Blue Jays.

MLB Odds: Postseason-Bound Red Sox Host Toronto Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox are going to the playoffs, but for now, they’re trying to lock up the American League East title. They’ll try to get one step closer when they host the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.


Chris Sale (17-7, 2.75 ERA) reached the 300-strikeout mark with 13 strikeouts in his last start against Baltimore. He hasn’t allowed a single run in 22.0 innings against the Blue Jays this season. Toronto will counter with JA Happ, who has allowed just one run in four of his last five starts. This will likely be Happ’s final start of the season for the Blue Jays.


MLB Odds: Sale Aims to Dominate Blue Jays at Home - Chris Sale (17-7, 2.75 ERA) of the Boston Red Sox hasn’t allowed a run against the Toronto Blue Jays in three starts this season, spanning 22.0 innings of work. He’ll try to keep that going on Tuesday when the Blue Jays visit Boston. JA Happ will be on the mound for Toronto.

MLB Odds: Jays Play Out the String in Boston

The Toronto Blue Jays (73-83, –20.12 betting units) finish up their 2017 regular season on the road this week, starting with a three-game series at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox (91-64, +9.12 units). Game 2 of this series is Tuesday at 7:10 PM ET on Sportsnet and NESN.

JA Happ (3.92 FIP) is scheduled to pitch for Toronto against fellow southpaw and AL Cy Young contender Chris Sale (2.22 FIP). It’s been an unfortunate season for Happ, who has the Under at 15-7-2 in his 24 starts after receiving just 3.67 runs of support per game, leaving him 7.06 units in the red on a team record of 10-14. Sale is up 5.98 units on a record of 22-9, allowing just seven earned runs in his last five starts combined.

While the Jays have been victimized by injuries this year, the Red Sox come into this series almost completely healthy. They expect to have 3B Eduardo Nunez (.798 OPS with two teams) back in action sometime this week; Nunez has been out since September 10 with a PCL injury, but ran the bases Sunday and hopes to return in time to help Boston clinch the AL East division.

MLB Odds: Last Dance for Jays at Fenway

With just one week left in the 2017 regular season, the Toronto Blue Jays (73-83, –20.12 betting units) will play out the string on the road, starting with a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox (91-64, +9.12 units). Game 2 is Tuesday at 7:10 PM ET on Sportsnet and NESN.

Two southpaws are expected to take the mound when JA Happ (3.92 FIP) throws for Toronto against AL Cy Young contender Chris Sale (2.22 FIP). The Jays are only 10-14 behind Happ after providing him with just 3.67 runs per game in support, leaving the Under at 15-7-2.

Politics Odds: US Senate Specials f. Kid Rock (w. Caitlyn Jenner)

Anything can happen in American politics – including Kid Rock running for Senate. The rap-rock musician and former husband to Pamela Anderson is an unabashed supporter of Donald Trump, and he’s voiced his interest in running as a Republican in 2018 for his native state of Michigan. Will he do it? No is the –180 favorite, with Yes priced at +150.

Kid Rock is definitely playing up his interest. He even had “Kid Rock for US Senate” T-shirts on sale during last week’s venue-opening concert at the new Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. However, a poll released Wednesday shows him trailing Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) by 18 points in a potential head-to-head matchup. If Mr. Rock (birth name: Robert Richie) does decide to run, he’s a +450 underdog to unseat the three-term incumbent.


Also pondering a Senate run: Caitlyn Jenner. The former gold-medal Olympic decathlete (as Bruce Jenner), who’s also a staunch Republican, has floated the idea of running in California, where she maintains a residence in Malibu. However, Jenner hasn’t had much to say about a possible campaign in recent weeks, and she’s listed at +240 to make a run for Senate in 2018.



Politics Odds: Will Kid Rock Run for Senate? And Will He Win?

Is Kid Rock serious about running for US Senate in 2018? He’s milking a potential run for all its worth, selling “Kid Rock for US Senate” T-shirts at his concerts. But at press time, Kid Rock (born Robert Richie) is a +150 underdog to mount an official campaign.

If Kid Rock does run in his native state of Michigan, he’ll be hard-pressed to defeat the three-term incumbent, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D). Recent polls have Stabenow ahead by 18 points in a possible one-on-one showdown. That leaves Kid Rock as a +450 underdog to win a Senate seat in 2018.

MLB Odds: NL’s Top Teams and Their Odds to Win it All

A month ago, this wouldn’t have been worthy of conversation. In mid-August, the Dodgers were dominating the Major Leagues and were on pace to set a new record for wins in a single season (116). Fast forward a month, and Los Angeles has crashed back to earth, hard. They suffered a streak that saw them lose 16 out of 17 games. As fast as the Dodgers sank, the Washington Nationals climbed. Over that same period, the Nats went 12-5 and narrowed the Dodgers’ NL lead to only four games.


Now with two weeks remaining in the season, the Dodgers (96-53) lead the Nats (90-59) by six games. The final 12 games of the season will prove whether the Dodgers are truly back to form. They’re still favored to win the World Series at +300, but will be challenged by a schedule that takes them to Colorado to face a hot Rockies team. Washington, conversely, is +800 to win it all and have an easy schedule to finish the season. Momentum will be key heading into October, so be sure to watch the final two weeks closely, as it may tell how each team will do entering the postseason.

MLB Odds: Nationals and Dodgers NL Favorites

The Los Angeles Dodgers are +300 favorites to win the World Series. However, those odds may lean too heavily on their past performance. The last month saw LA lose 16 of 17 games and squander an enormous lead in the National League. Luckily, the Dodgers (96-53) dominated early in the season, and maintain a six-game advantage over the Washington Nationals (90-59).


Washington (+250 to win the pennant) was only four games behind the NL leaders in mid-September, but following two series losses, including one against the Dodgers, they’ll need to play impressive ball if they hope to capture home field advantage throughout the postseason.

Player won the jackpot on A Night With Cleo slot machine

A lucky casino Player from Texas Triggers Massive Payday on A Night With Cleo slot game.

When random jackpots hit, they make headlines. On Saturday, September 16, a Bovada Casino player was playing the right slot at the right time, managing to scoop up a $283,675 win.

It was Joe P. from Pasadena, Texas. He was playing A Night With Cleo slot at Bovada Casino.  The game is a 5-reel slot with a tantalizing Double Up feature. After failing to line up matching icons on the reels, Joe P. triggered the jackpot, turning what seemed like a loss into the win of a lifetime.

A Night With Cleo slot machine game  is one of those slot games that always has a big jackpot on the line. Lots of people play it, so the jackpot builds faster than most slots. It was back up to $9,000 the Monday after the big win, and continues to get bigger all the time.

Read here the review of A Night with Cleo slot machine. You can also check my Youtube video playing the game.

New Tri Card Poker with Smarter Design

A classic casino game has been refreshed and is now being released at online casinos. Tri Card Poker is immensely popular because of the speed of gameplay. You put down your Ante, get three cards, and then choose to raise or fold. If you raise and beat the dealer’s qualifying hand, you win. It’s a quick and easy way to get in a few rounds of poker.

Since there are no opponents, you’re against a dealer, who follows a set of rules. To commit to the round, the dealer needs a qualifying hand, which is a minimum threshold that the dealer must meet in order to play the round. You wouldn't raise on a Jack high, and neither should the dealer. But the dealer does go in on a hand with a Queen or better in Tri Card Poker.

Without seeing any of the dealer’s cards, each round you’ll choose between two actions: Fold or Raise. These two options lead to four scenarios.

Scenario No. 1

You fold, forfeit your Ante and end the round.

Scenario No. 2

You Raise, the dealer qualifies, and you beat the dealer, winning a payout for your Ante bet and Raise bet.

Scenario No. 3

You Raise, the dealer doesn't qualify. You get paid for your Ante bet, and your Raise bet is returned as a push.

Scenario No. 4

You Raise, and end up tying the dealer. Your bet is returned as a push.

If you’ve already played Tri Card Poker, or Three Card Poker, you’ll appreciate that the new version has the same rules as the classic game. The upgrades are all about design and function, including a new, simple and intuitive user interface. Playing older versions of Tri Card Poker on your phone can be challenging. The buttons are often small, the win chart is hard to read, and the screen doesn’t adapt to the different stages of the round. This new version has rectified these issues. It has a responsive design that’s ideal for desktop, mobile, and tablet. A swipe upward makes the game full screen. There’s no longer a bar with chip denominations needlessly taking up space at the bottom of the screen. It’s just smart design for players who expect more out their table game experience.

Find out for yourself how superior this new version is by testing it out at your favorite online casino.

MLB Odds: Indians Try to Hold Off Angels in Los Angeles

While the Cleveland Indians’ American League record win streak ended at 22 games, they’re still playing very good baseball. On Tuesday, they’ll be on the road taking on the Los Angeles Angels, who are in the hunt for a wild card spot.

Mike Clevinger (10-5, 3.21 ERA) won in his last outing, a 5-3 victory over Detroit at home. Over 5.2 innings, he allowed three runs (one earned) on six hits, striking out six and walking two. The 26-year-old righthander is 1-0 in two career starts against the Angels with an ERA of 5.40. He’s 6-3 in 11 road games (10 starts) this season with an ERA of 2.56.

Tyler Skaggs (2-5, 4.37 ERA) threw seven scoreless innings in his last start, a 9-1 home win for the Angels over Houston. He struck out five and walked one along the way. The 26-year-old southpaw is 0-1 in two career starts against the Indians, posting an ERA of 7.50. He’s 2-2 in six home starts this season with an ERA of 4.86.

Coming into this four-game series, the Indians had won nine of their last 10 meetings with the Angels, with six of the games going over the posted total.

MLB Odds: Clevinger Tries to Keep Indians Rolling in Los Angeles

Mike Clevinger of the Cleveland Indians has been red-hot of late and he’ll try to remain that way on Tuesday. The Indians will visit the Los Angeles Angels in the second of a four-game series.

Clevinger (10-5, 3.21 ERA) has won his last four starts, allowing four runs during that span, with only one earned run.

The Angels, meanwhile, are trying to stay in the wild card hunt in the American League. They’ll go with Tyler Skaggs (2-5, 4.37 ERA), who’s coming off his best start of the season against Houston when he threw seven scoreless innings to beat the Astros.

MLB Odds: Stroman Gets the Nod Against Royals

The last home stand for the 2017 Toronto Blue Jays (70-80, –20.18 betting units) begins this Tuesday when the Kansas City Royals (73-76, +2.56 units) play Game 1 of a three-game set at Rogers Centre. First pitch is at 7:07 p.m. Eastern on Sportsnet.

Marcus Stroman (3.81 FIP) expects to make his 31st start of the year for Toronto. He’s enjoyed another solid season for the Jays, but they’re still –1.60 units in the hole on a team record of 17-13, despite giving him 5.20 runs of support per game while allowing just 3.80 runs. Stroman threw six shutout innings in his last start against the Baltimore Orioles; the Jays lost 2-1 as –132 home faves. There are a lot of Bovada promotions with lines and odds for all MLB season.

The Royals have yet to officially announced a projected starter at press time, but rookie northpaw Sam Gaviglio (5.82 FIP) is in line to make his third appearance for Kansas City after coming over from the Seattle Mariners on the waiver wire. Gaviglio allowed just three earned runs in 10 combined innings during his first two K.C. starts after struggling with the Mariners. Catcher Salvador Perez (.782 OPS) will likely join him after missing three games with an intercostal strain.

MLB Odds: Blue Jays Make Last Stand Versus Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays (70-80, –20.18 betting units) begin their final home stand of the 2017 campaign this Tuesday when they welcome the Kansas City Royals (73-76, +2.56 units) to Rogers Centre. Sportsnet has the coverage at 7:07 p.m. Eastern.


Marcus Stroman (3.81 FIP) is expected to take the mound for Toronto. The Royals rotation isn’t set, but rookie Sam Gaviglio (5.82 FIP) could end up making his third start for Kansas City on Tuesday. Gaviglio was claimed off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on September 1; the Royals split his first two starts, both in K.C.

Boxing Odds: Gennady Golovkin vs. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez

Boxing fans have been waiting for this matchup for quite some time. Gennady Golovkin and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will meet this Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to unify all the major titles in the middleweight division. Golvkin is a –145 favorite at press time after opening at –175.

Canelo (49-1-1, 34 KOs) is the more popular fighter of the two, and he’s coming off a fairly impressive win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., although Chavez didn’t put up much of a fight after cutting down below 164.5 pounds. Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) had to settle for a rare decision in his most recent win over Daniel Jacobs, a much closer match than expected.

Saturday’s bout might not challenge the recent Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather Jr. superfight at the box office, but it’s still a marquee matchup. There are 45 different ways to bet on this fight at press time; the Method of Victory prop has Golovkin pegged at +160 to win by KO/TKO/DQ, while Canelo is +190 to win by decision. Don’t expect a short fight, either, as the decision is priced at –130 compared to +265 for any ending before Round 7 and +220 for a later stoppage.

Boxing Odds: Can Golovkin Stay Undefeated Versus Canelo?

Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) has yet to lose a professional fight. That streak could end Saturday night at the hands of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) after they unify the top middleweight titles at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.


Canelo is a slim +115 underdog for Saturday’s bout after opening at +145. Golovkin had a surprisingly close shave in his most recent fight against Daniel Jacobs, winning by unanimous decision and seeing the end of the 12th round for the first time in his illustrious career. Each of Golovkin’s previous 23 wins was by KO/TKO or retirement.

NFL Odds: Bengals Need “Good Andy” Versus Texans

The Cincinnati Bengals will go only as far as QB Andy Dalton will take them. The three-time Pro Bowler had an awful opening week; he’ll need to recover quickly if the Bengals are going to handle the visiting Houston Texans this Thursday. Kick-off is at 8:25 PM ET on the NFL Network.



Dalton had one of the worst Week 1 games in NFL history this past Sunday, committing five turnovers (four picks and a fumble) as the Bengals were shut out 20-0 by the Baltimore Ravens, coughing up the cash as 3-point home favourites. However, Cincinnati is a 6.5-point chalk against the Texans at press time after opening at –4. The total for Thursday’s game has dropped from 38.5 to 38.

Houston is coming off a nightmare game of its own, losing 29-7 to the Jacksonville Jaguars as 6-point home favourites. QB Tom Savage didn’t even make it past halftime before getting replaced by rookie Deshaun Watson. Unfortunately, Watson didn’t do much better, and he suffered a minor ankle injury after eating four sacks behind Houston’s porous offensive line. It’s believed that Watson will get the start against Cincinnati after putting in a limited practice on Monday.

NFL Odds: Texans-Bengals on Thursday Night Football

The Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals were both put through the wringer in Week 1. They’ll meet at Paul Brown Stadium this Thursday (8:25 PM ET, NFLN); the Bengals are 6.5-point favourites at press time after opening at –4, and the total has dipped from 38.5 to 38.



Andy Dalton (five turnovers) had an awful game this past Sunday against Baltimore, but the Texans are in even worse shape after both Tom Savage and Deshaun Watson were steamrolled by Jacksonville. Watson is expected to start against the Bengals despite being limited by a minor ankle injury during Monday’s practice.

MLB Odds: Astros Visit Angels in AL West Showdown

The Houston Astros bring their 45-26 road record to Angel Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Angels in a battle between AL West Rivals this Wednesday. In the second game of a three-game set, the Astros will send right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to the mound. In 20 starts this season, McCullers has put together a respectable 7-3 record with a 3.97 ERA, 122 strikeouts and 1.27 WHIP over 111.0 innings pitched. McCullers has made one start since coming off of the disabled list on September 6 against the Seattle Mariners, where he gave up three runs and four hits over 5 1/3 innings. With less than 20 games to go in the regular season, the Astros are +550 to win the World Series.


The Angels counter on Wednesday with lefty Tyler Skaggs. Skaggs has had a mediocre 2017 season for the Angels; he owns a 1-5 record with a 4.86 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over 63.0 innings pitched. He’ll be in tough against a Houston club that leads the Majors in runs scored (788) and OPS (.828) this season. The Angels are in a battle for the final AL Wildcard spot and are one game back of the Minnesota Twins for the coveted position. Catch the action at 10:07 PM ET on FSW.

MLB Odds: Angels and Astros Gear Up for Playoffs

Every game counts for the Los Angeles Angels (73-70) as they make a push for the final AL Wildcard spot. Currently, LA sites one game out of the last playoff position in the AL, so every one of their final 19 games will be critical. They’ll face the Houston Astros (86-57) this Wednesday in the second game of a three-game set at Angels Stadium.



After making several significant acquisitions at the August 31 trade deadline, the Astros won six straight games, but have since lost their last four games in a sweep to the Oakland Athletics. The stretch drive will be important for both of these clubs, so expect the series to be intense and filled with excitement.

MLB Odds: Kluber Leads Indians Out Against Tigers

Corey Kluber, of the Cleveland Indians, won the Cy Young Award in 2014 and he’s making another run this year. On Tuesday, he’ll lead the Indians against the Detroit Tigers in the second of a three-game set at home.

Tigers pitcher Myles Jaye (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will make his first career start after previously pitching 5.2 innings of relief. His MLB debut came against Cleveland on September 2 when he allowed no runs on two hits over 3.1 innings in a 5-2 home loss.

 Kluber (15-4, 2.56 ERA) was on the hill for that game, and allowed a run on eight hits over eight innings. In his last start, Kluber tallied another win as the Indians thumped the Chicago White Sox 11-2 on the road; he scattered two runs and three hits over seven innings, while striking out 13 and walking one. Kluber is 2-1 in four starts against the Tigers this season with a 5.24 ERA. He is 8-2 in 13 home starts with a 2.11 ERA.

Entering this series, the Indians won eight of their last 10 meetings with the Tigers, with four of those games going over the posted total combined with two pushes.

MLB Odds: Kluber, Indians Host Tigers on Tuesday

After winning the Cy Young in 2014, Cleveland Indians’ Corey Kluber has been making a case for winning a second. He’ll take the hill Tuesday when the Indians host the Detroit Tigers.


Kluber (15-4, 2.56 ERA) is tied for the American League lead in wins, he leads the AL in ERA and is second in strikeouts. He’ll be up against the Tigers’ Myles Jaye (1-0, 0.00 ERA), who’s making just his third MLB appearance and first career start. His debut came against the Indians on September 2 in a relief effort which saw Kluber collect the win for Cleveland.

MLB Odds: Biagini Starts for Blue Jays vs. O’s

The Toronto Blue Jays (66-77, –21.19 betting units) have just three series left to play at Rogers Centre this year. Next up: the Baltimore Orioles, who are still in the hunt for a Wild Card spot in the American League. Game 2 of their three-game set is Tuesday at 7:07 PM ET on Sportsnet.

On the surface, it’s been a disappointing season for projected Jays’ starter Joe Biagini. The sophomore northpaw has taken a step back from his promising rookie campaign, and Toronto is 4-10 in his 14 starts for a loss of 9.44 units. However, Biagini (3.93 FIP) has been saddled with a .314 BABIP, and the Jays have given him just 3.50 runs of support per game, leaving the under at 10-4.

Kevin Gausman (4.74 FIP) has been even less fortunate with his .345 BABIP, but he’s been gifted with 4.60 runs per game, allowing the Orioles to split his 30 starts for a minimal loss of 1.93 units. The over is slightly ahead at 15-14-1 with Gausman on the mound. On September 1, he pitched six shutout innings in a 1-0 victory over the Jays (+175 away), spoiling Biagini’s 10-strikeout effort over seven scoreless innings.

MLB Odds: Jays Hope to Spoil Orioles’ Visit

The 2017 season is just about over for the Toronto Blue Jays (66-77, –21.19 betting units), but they can play spoiler in Tuesday’s game against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, starting at 7:07 PM ET on Sportsnet.

Joe Biagini (3.93 FIP) will take the mound for the Jays as they try to put a dent in Baltimore’s AL Wild Card hopes. Kevin Gausman (4.74 FIP) responds for the O’s. When these same pitchers met on September 1, Baltimore escaped with a 1-0 victory as –205 home favourites despite 10 strikeouts by Biagini over seven innings.

UFC Odds: Can Anyone Stop Mighty Mouse?

Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson is the No. 1-ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the world. But as a Flyweight, he doesn’t get the attention his skills merit. Johnson (26-2-1 lifetime, 14-1-1 UFC) will defend his title for the 11th time this Saturday when he faces Ray Borg (12-2 lifetime, 6-2 UFC) in the main event of UFC 215, live from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.


Johnson has only lost once since making his UFC debut in 2011, and that was in his very first fight against Dominick Cruz, which was for the Bantamweight title. Few people expect Mighty Mouse to lose this one, either; he’s a –1000 favorite at press time, up from –900 at the open. Borg, aka “The Tazmexican Devil,” is a rising star with the Jackson Wink team, but he also missed weight twice in his last three fights, and dropped a clear unanimous decision to Justin Scoggins (+147) in the third.

Saturday’s co-main event is a Women’s Bantamweight title match between champion Amanda Nunes and challenger Valentina Shevchenko (–135). This match was supposed to be the main event at UFC 213, but Nunes pulled out mere hours before the fight, citing a sinus issue.

UFC Odds: Mighty Mouse vs. Borg at UFC 215

The top pound-for-pound fighter in the world will be in action when Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson defends his Flyweight title against Ray Borg in the main event of UFC 215, touching down this Saturday in Edmonton, Alberta. Johnson (–1000) is aiming for his 11th straight successful title defense.


Saturday’s co-main event is for the Women’s Bantamweight title; champion Amanda Nunes is a +105 underdog against challenger Valentina Shevchenko (–135), who barely lost to Nunes in their first meeting back in March 2016. They were supposed to main event UFC 213 before Nunes pulled out with a sinus problem.

NFL Odds: Patriots 9-Point Home Favourites Versus Chiefs

The 2017 NFL regular season kicks off this Thursday (8:30 PM ET, NBC) in Foxborough with a game between the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Patriots are 9-point favourites at press time, up from –7.5 at the open; the over/under is 49 points after dipping as low as 47.5.

The Patriots (14-2 SU, 13-3 ATS last year) are coming off one of the better seasons in NFL history, and they’re expected to do big things this year as +325 favourites for Super Bowl LII. New England’s defensive line is a bit suspect, and DT Vincent Valentine (knee) expects to miss Thursday’s opener, but the Pats did add DE Cassius Marsh over the weekend in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks.

While Kansas City (12-4 SU, 9-7 ATS) has one of the best pass rushes in football, the focus Thursday will be on rookie RB Kareem Hunt, who is being thrust into the spotlight after Spencer Ware was lost for the season to a torn right knee. Hunt was first-team All-MAC for the Toledo Rockets in 2014 and 2016 before the Chiefs drafted him in the third round.

NFL Odds: Patriots Big Favourites Over Chiefs for Opener

The New England Patriots start defending their Super Bowl title this Thursday (8:30 PM ET, NBC) when they host the Kansas City Chiefs in the first game of the 2017 NFL regular season. New England is a 9-point favourite, up from –7.5 at the open, with a total of 49 points at press time.


The Chiefs will put their trust in rookie RB Kareem Hunt, a third-round draft pick out of Toledo who earned first-team All-MAC honors in 2014 and 2016. RB Spencer Ware (4.3 yards per carry last year) is out for the season with a torn right knee.

MLB Odds: National League West the Class of the MLB

With less than 25 games remaining in MLB’s regular season, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. Within the National League, the West has emerged as the toast of baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies all currently sit in a playoff spot, and the West is the only division in baseball to have three teams currently qualified for the playoffs.


The Los Angeles Dodgers sit atop the NL West and all of the MLB with 92 wins. They’ve broken out in a big way with the emergence of rookie 1B Cody Bellinger; the 22-year-old currently leads the Dodgers with 36 homeruns and 82 RBI, and is the resounding favorite to win the NL’s Rookie of the Year award. Combined with career years by 3B Justin Turner, who leads the team with a .332 batting average, SS Corey Seager (19 HR, 65 RBI), and Yasiel Puig (24 HR, 62 RBI), the Dodgers have a core of young, productive players that seem to get better with every game.

Los Angeles had been without their Ace, Clayton Kershaw, who was out with a back injury since July 23, but the lefty returned on September 1 and performed well against the San Diego Padres. He struck out seven and surrendered only two hits over six innings without giving up a single run. Kershaw looked to be in fine form and ready for a playoff push in L.A. With a gamut of offensive talent and a shutdown starter, the Dodgers are the favorites to win the World Series in 2017 (+210).

MLB Odds: Dodgers Pace the League

With the return of starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw on Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to put a stop to their recent struggles in preparation for the playoffs. Although they’ve won only 1 of their last 10 games, the Dodgers amassed a large lead and currently sit atop the MLB.


Their success can be attributed to a top-to-bottom breakout. Several players in L.A. are in the midst of career years. Rookie Cody Bellinger leads the team with 36 homeruns and 82 RBI, and has stabilized the middle of the lineup. Kenley Jansen sits second in the MLB with 36 saves, and 3B Justin Turner is third in all of baseball with a .332 batting average. With a healthy Kershaw back in the lineup, the Dodgers look poised to make a long run this postseason.