Category: Sports betting

Some sports bettors won big thanks to Nets defeating Bucks

A few sports bettors had some faith in the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.

To put it lightly, the Brooklyn Nets were underdogs heading into Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks — as they should have been.

On top of the players who didn’t make it to the Disney bubble, Brooklyn was without Caris LeVert, Joe Harris and Jarrett Allen. Then, mid-game, the Nets lost Jamal Crawford (strained left hamstring).

Yet the Nets walked away with a 119-116 win — the biggest upset the NBA has seen since the 90’s.

So, if anyone decided to put a little cash down on the Nets beating the spread, they made a pretty penny at Milwaukee’s expense.

According to Darren Rovell of the Action Network, there were a few bettors who made out big on Tuesday. Two individuals bet on the moneyline at Bet MGM with the Nets at 13/1. One bettor won $7,800 after putting down $600 and another won $5,200 after putting down $400.

Someone bet $800 on the moneyline (+1300) at FanDuel Sportsbook and won $10,400 thanks to Brooklyn.

Even though anyone betting on the Bucks would’ve had to put a lot of money down to win anything worthwhile, Rovell reported someone bet on the Bucks with Bet MGM on Tuesday.

Now, this individual only bet on the first quarter of the game, expecting Milwaukee to win it. But, this bettor gambled $11,000 to win $1,834 and lost, with the Nets winning the first quarter 40-34.

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Nets’ win over Bucks biggest NBA upset since the 90’s

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s team helped make history on Tuesday; only, the Bucks were on the wrong side of it.

Even if the Nets had Spencer Dinwiddie, DeAndre Jordan, Wilson Chandler and Taurean Prince with them in the bubble, the Milwaukee Bucks would’ve entered Tuesday’s game against Brooklyn as the favorites.

Not only were they without those five — on top of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving — Brooklyn also didn’t have Caris LeVert, Joe Harris or Jarrett Allen. And they lost Jamal Crawford after he logged only five minutes of action.

Yet the Nets found themselves on the right side of a 119-116 finish on Tuesday, handing the Bucks a stunning loss.

But, make no mistake, this wasn’t just any old upset.

This was the biggest NBA upset since 1995.

According to Steve Petrella of The Action Network, “the Nets closed at 18.5 or +19 depending on the book” ahead of Tuesday’s game.

The biggest NBA upset since 1995 — prior to Tuesday’s game, per Petrella — came in 1997 when the Nuggets knocked off the Wizards with the spread closed at +17.

According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, the biggest upset before 1995 came on April 6, 1993, when the Mavericks (+19.5) beat the Seattle SuperSonics.

Spread set on Nets’ first Disney matchup, East title odds

The Brooklyn Nets will face the Orlando Magic first when they head to Disney World at the end of July to resume the 2019-20 NBA season.

As the NBA gets set to resume the 2019-20 season at Disney World in Florida, sportsbooks have prepared the odds on who will win the Eastern and Western Conference titles and the NBA Finals, as well as spreads on games from the first three days of play.

The Brooklyn Nets were given much better odds to win the NBA title than the Washington Wizards (1000/1) and Orlando Magic (250/1) by BetOnline. The sportsbook also thinks Brooklyn (60/1) has a better chance to earn the title than the Indiana Pacers (100/1), but the Nets remain longshots.

As for winning the Eastern Conference Finals, the Nets were given 25/1 odds, trailing five other teams.

BetOnline has the Los Angeles Lakers (5/4) and Milwaukee Bucks (5/9) as the favorites to come out of the West and East, respectively. As for winning the NBA Finals, the Lakers (9/4) have a slight edge over the Bucks (3/1).

When it comes to the spread in Brooklyn’s first game — which is against the Magic — BetOnline is giving a slight edge to Orlando (-2).

Nets receive middle-of-the-pack championship odds as NBA plans to resume

Oddsmakers don’t seem convinced Kevin Durant is coming back for the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season.

With the NBA establishing a plan to return in just under two months, pending the Board of Governors’ approval, sportsbooks won’t have to lean on unique events (i.e. ESPN’s “The Last Dance) or less mainstream sports anymore.

When reports of the league’s plans surfaced, SportsLine made sure to get some odds out for sports bettors — the first set being the NBA title lines.

Of course, the Los Angeles Lakers (+240), Milwaukee Bucks (+260) and Los Angeles Clippers (+320) still have the three best odds to win the 2020 NBA Finals.

Scrolling down SportsLine’s list, the Brooklyn Nets pop up +4000 odds to win it all, tied with the Miami Heat and the Utah Jazz — the latter of which lost Bojan Bogdanovic for the rest of the season during the league’s hiatus due to surgery.

The NBA is expected to receive an answer from the Board of Governors regarding their proposal on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

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Buccaneers close the gap with the Saints in updated Super Bowl odds

It takes more than Tom Brady to put the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of the New Orleans Saints, at least as far as Super Bowl LV bettors care.

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The New Orleans Saints have called the shots in the NFC South for three years in a row, winning the division crown each time and condemning the also-rans like the Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers to the cellar.

Tampa Bay has arguably done more than any other team to try and catch up to New Orleans, signing legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and working quickly in the 2020 NFL Draft to surround him with better protection (in Iowa left tackle Tristan Wirfs) and playmakers on defense (with Minnesota safety Antoine Winfield Jr.). The Buccaneers also coaxed Rob Gronkowski out of retirement to catch passes from Brady again.

And all of those moves have inspired some confidence among sportsbettors. Per the latest odds from BetMGM, the Saints and Buccaneers have the same chances of winning Super Bowl LV (at +1100), trailing the teams that competed in last year’s title game and a contender that hopes to fill the void Brady left in the AFC hierarchy. The Kansas City Chiefs (+650), the Baltiomre Ravens (+750), and the San Francisco 49ers (+900) are each slotted in ahead of the top-two NFC South squads, with the Philadelphia Eagles (+1800) rounding out the top tier.

While New Orleans and Tampa Bay are perceived as equals in the Super Bowl race, the Saints do have an edge in odds for winning the division. Ahead of the rest at 100-even, the Saints narrowly lead the Buccaneers (+120) in pursuit of a first-place finish while also facing the longest chances of total failure. If there’s a sprint to the bottom, the Buccaneers (+3000) have a better shot at futility than the Saints (+3500), which is kind of reassuring.

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Oklahoma sports betting: Is legal sports betting available in Oklahoma?

Is sports betting legal in Oklahoma? We look at the latest information.

No, sports betting in Oklahoma is not legal.

Sports betting in Oklahoma

Oklahoma is home to more than 130 tribal casinos, but Republican Governor Kevin Stitt and tribal officials have been unable to get very close on any kind of agreement for legal sports wagering. Currently neither the governor nor the legislature is considering legalization for sports gambling.

Online sportsbooks in Oklahoma

None.

Retail sportsbooks in Oklahoma

None.

For more sports betting information and betting tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. And follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and on Facebook.

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Washington sports betting: Is legal sports betting available in Washington?

Is sports betting legal in Washington? We look at the latest information.

Yes, sports betting in Washington is legal, but no sportsbook has officially launched yet.

Sports betting in Washington

Democratic Governor Jay Inslee signed a sports betting bill into law March 25, 2020. HB 2638 allows the state’s Class III tribal casinos to open retail sportsbooks under the authority of the Washing Gambling Commission. Each of Washington’s tribal casinos may begin taking wagers on casino property once properly licensed.

HB 2638 prohibits betting on games involving the state’s colleges and minor league professional sporting events. Betting on esports competitions or events is allowed.

Online sportsbooks in Washington

None at the moment, but mobile sports betting will be allowed only when inside an on-site licensed tribal casino – once they apply for and receive a license.

Retail sportsbooks in Washington

None at the moment.

SportsbookWire.com will update the list of retail and online sportsbooks as they become licensed and active.

For more sports betting information and betting tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. And follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and on Facebook.

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Alaska sports betting: Is legal sports betting available in Alaska?

Is sports betting legal in Alaska? We look at the latest information.

No, sports betting in Alaska is not legal at this time.

Sports betting in Alaska

Alaska is considering legislation that would legalize sports betting under the guidance of the state lottery. The bill could authorize online sports betting; however, sports betting is not considered to be on the way anytime in the near future for Alaska.

The lack of professional sports teams in Alaska lessens the push for an in-state regulated sports betting market.

Online sportsbooks in Alaska

None.

Retail sportsbooks in Alaska

None.

For more sports betting information and betting tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. And follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and on Facebook.

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West Virginia sports betting: Is sports betting legal in W. Virginia?

Is sports betting legal in West Virginia? We look at the latest information.

Yes, sports betting in West Virginia is legal.

Sports betting in West Virginia

In March 2018, sports wagering passed through the legislature and became legal in West Virginia, and Hollywood Casino took the first legal bet Aug. 30. West Virginia became the fifth state to legalize sports betting. The West Virginia Lottery regulates all gambling in The Mountain State.

Online sportsbooks in West Virginia

Online sports betting was made legal in Dec. 2018, becoming the third state in the union to allow bets online. However, there was a near six-month outage in 2019 when BetLucky ceased operations. All mobile wagers must be made within West Virginia state lines.

  • BetMGM
  • DraftKings Sportsbook
  • FanDuel Sportsbook
  • International Game Technology (IGT)
  • William Hill

Retail sportsbooks in West Virginia

  • Hollywood Casino – Charles Town
  • Mardi Gras Casino – Cross Lanes
  • Mountaineer Casino – New Cumberland
  • The Greenbrier – White Sulphur Springs
  • Wheeling Island Casino-Racetrack – Wheeling

For more sports betting information and betting tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. And follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and on Facebook.

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Hawaii sports betting: Is legal sports betting available in Hawaii?

Is sports betting legal in Hawaii? We look at the latest information.

No, sports betting in Hawaii is not legal at this time.

Sports betting in Hawaii

All forms of gambling, including sports betting, are strictly prohibited in Hawaii. Only Utah has similarly rigid laws in place making land-based sports betting illegal.

Hawaii is currently considering bill HB 927, which could lead to legalized casino wagering and sports betting on the islands. This bill, and others previously introduced in Hawaii, focus solely on assessing the sports betting logistics and potential impact, rather than looking to outright legalize sports betting.

Online sportsbooks in Hawaii

None.

Retail sportsbooks in Hawaii

None.

For more sports betting information and betting tips, visit SportsbookWire.com. And follow @SportsbookWire on Twitter and on Facebook.

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