Colorado sports betting: BetMGM launches sports betting app in Colorado

BetMGM launches sports betting platforms in Colorado, joining growing list of legal sports betting operators within the state.

With the legalization of sports betting in Colorado, BetMGM sportsbook has entered an exclusive primary skin agreement with Midnight Rose Hotel and Casino, which allows ROAR Digital, a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings, to offer legal online sports wagering throughout the state of Colorado under the BetMGM brand.

A proposition to allow legalized sports betting in Colorado narrowly passed in November’s election with 50.8% of the vote. Sports betting in Colorado, according to PlayColorado, could generate as much as $6 billion annually in bets and $40 million in tax revenue.

“We are excited to announce this exclusive partnership with ROAR
Digital to bring world class sports wagering to Colorado,” said Larry Hill, CEO of Midnight Rose Hotel and Casino.

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BetMGM sportsbook, a leading mobile sports betting app, is available for download in Colorado via iOS and Android. It is also accessible via desktop. Their platform allows sports fans to quickly place bets safely and with ease.

“We look forward to offering Colorado sports fans the excitement and ease of betting with BetMGM and working alongside Midnight Rose Hotel and Casino to provide top class betting experiences in the state of Colorado,” said Adam Greenblatt, CEO of ROAR Digital. “With a limited sports schedule currently, it’s the perfect time for new customers to learn how to use our feature-rich sports wagering product, ahead of the return of U.S. sports.”

BetMGM is currently available in Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi and West Virginia; they also offer sports betting, online poker and casino games, where permitted.

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Legal sports betting launches at MGM Grand Detroit

Legal retail sports betting launches in Michigan at MGM Grand Detroit

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced Wednesday the launch of legalized sports betting at the MGM Grand Detroit through its BetMGM Sports Lounge.

In December 2019, Michigan passed legislation around a two-step timeline for legalizing sports betting within the state. Retail sports betting went live Wednesday, March 11, while online and mobile wagering (along with iGaming) are expected to come at a later date, but not before receipt of all of the necessary regulatory approvals.

“Twenty years ago, MGM Resorts bet on the great City of Detroit with an $800 million commitment to create the city’s first and only integrated luxury casino resort built from the ground up,” said David Tsai, President & COO of MGM Grand Detroit said via a release obtained by SportsbookWire. “We’ve been able to help stimulate the local and state economy by creating thousands of jobs, making substantial infrastructure investments, and contributing over $2.8 billion in tax revenue to the City and State since opening. As the market leader in Detroit, we’re proud to be part of this groundbreaking moment for Michigan gaming and to bring a world-class sports betting and entertainment experience to our guests.”

BetMGM Sports Lounge has a variety of features, including:

  • Over-the counter betting
  • Bar top video poker machines
  • Wall-to-wall HDTV coverage of daily games
  • Full bar with signature craft cocktails and local craft beers

Sports fans looking to place a legal sports wager on games can also utilize BetMGM kiosks throughout the MGM Grand Detroit to place their bets.

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BetMGM, which provides a marquee betting offering from Roar Digital, the joint venture between MGM Resorts and GVC Holdings (LSE: GVC), has been busy recently, rolling out into new states and revamping their properties in Nevada. BetMGM Sports Lounges can be found within MGM Resorts properties, while they also offer legal online and mobile sports betting through the BetMGM app in New Jersey, West Virginia, Indiana and Nevada.

“Michigan is home to some of the nation’s most enthusiastic sports fans. MGM Resorts and Roar Digital are excited to be opening BetMGM Sports Lounge at MGM Grand Detroit in time for college basketball’s tournament season,” Scott Butera, President of Interactive Gaming for MGM Resorts, said in a release. “We worked with the most creative design talent to create a world-class sports book and lounge with amenities that will give our guests an exciting sports viewing experience.”

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BetMGM revamps Las Vegas properties, launches mobile sports betting app

On the heels of launching a sports betting app in Indiana, BetMGM sportsbooks are revamping their Las Vegas retail books with kiosks and a new mobile sports betting app.

On the heels of launching a sports betting app in Indiana, BetMGM Sports revamped their offerings in Las Vegas, Nevada today with a number of changes, according to a company release provided to SportsbookWire. Those changes include:

  • Redefined sports betting portfolio
  • Launch of BetMGM mobile betting app
  • Gaming kiosks
  • Rebranded sportsbooks

In partnership with Roar Digital, LLC, BetMGM’s mobile betting app provides all of the betting options and perks of MGM Resorts’ traditional sportsbooks, but with the ability to utilize them from anywhere in the state. In Nevada, which is different than some of the other legalized betting states, a user must activate their app in person. BetMGM has created dedicated windows at MGM Resorts’ Vegas sportsbooks to allow users to activate their account and make a first-cash deposit quickly. Once the account registration and first bet are placed at the sportsbook, app users can do all of their deposits, withdrawals and bets directly inside the app through a debit/credit card via the BetMGM Play+ pre-paid card or, as done traditionally, at a sportsbook counter.

BetMGM’s app, which is available for download on iOS and Android, also allows a large offering of prop bets, live bets, in-game wagering and the ability to see odds change in real-time.

“MGM Resorts has emerged as a leader in sports betting, striking significant partnerships with professional sports leagues, expanding our market reach and harnessing best-in-class mobile technology from Roar Digital, powered by GVC,” said Scott Butera, President of Interactive Gaming for MGM Resorts, in a release provided to SportsbookWire.

Also see: Indiana betting: BetMGM launches sports betting app in Indiana

“Beyond sports, we continue to offer new and exciting amenities at our properties as we’ve found our sports bettors appreciate world-class hotels, restaurants and entertainment; BetMGM allows us to incorporate them into the ecosystem of everything MGM has to offer.”

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Traditional retail sportsbooks at Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Park MGM, New York-New York, Luxor and Excalibur, along with 100-plus gaming kiosks across the sportsbooks, will all be rebranded as BetMGM sportsbooks in the coming weeks.

As legalized sports betting continues to change on a state-to-state basis around the United States, education about responsible gaming will need to improve and BetMGM is highly focused on that, too. An industry-leading program, GameSense, helps focus on positive, transparent and proactive conversations with players about responsible gambling. It’s developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) and, at MGM property’s M life Rewards desk, the program comes alive through trained staff known as GameSense Advisors. Guests are also able to utilize interactive GameSense touchscreens at facilities, along with educational materials, to be proactive around betting responsibly.

BetMGM is now operating live sports betting in Nevada, New Jersey, West Virginia and Indiana. Provided they obtain all applicable gaming approvals, BetMGM will also have retail sportsbook betting in Michigan at MGM Grand Detroit, which will be followed by statewide mobile betting upon Michigan allowing such to occur (currently believed to be coming in 2021).

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Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Dallas Stars (37-21-8) visit the Nashville Predators (32-26-8) Thursday at Bridgestone Arena for an 8 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Stars-Predators odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Both teams played Tuesday and suffered a third consecutive loss. The Stars dropped a 2-1 overtime decision at home to the Edmonton Oilers, while the Predators fell 3-1 at the Minnesota Wild.

This is the first of consecutive games for the two Central Division rivals. They’ll face off again Saturday in Dallas, which took the first two head-to-head meetings of the season, winning 4-1 at Nashville Dec. 14, and 4-2 at home in the outdoor NHL Winter Classic Jan. 1.

Dallas is third in the Central Division, while Nashville is 2 points out of a wild-card spot.

Stars at Predators: Projected starting goalies

Ben Bishop vs. Juuse Saros

Bishop is 21-14-4 with a 2.49 goals against average (GAA), a .921 save percentage and two shutouts in 42 games (41 starts). He lost his last two games, allowing eight goals on 41 shots, but he is 1-0 vs. the Preds this season. However, he sat out Tuesday with a lower body injury. If he’s can’t go in Nashville, Anton Khudobin (16-7-4, 2.22 GAA, .929 SV%), who is 2-0-2 in his last four starts, will get the nod.

Saros is 14-12-4 with a 2.88 GAA, a .908 SV% and two shutouts in 37 games (31 starts). He also lost his last two starts, surrendering five goals on 63 shots, but he has a 2.52 GAA in his last four starts. Veteran Pekka Rinne (18-14-4, 3.17 GAA, .895 SV%) has really been struggling – he gave up eight goals on 31 shots in an 8-3 drubbing by the Oilers Monday.


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Stars at Predators: Key injuries

Stars

  • C Justin Dowling (lower body) questionable
  • G Ben Bishop (lower body) questionable
  • D William Butcher (upper body) out

Predators

  • C Ryan Johansen (illness) questionable
  • D Dan Hamhuis (lower body) questionable

Stars at Predators: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Predators 3, Stars 1

Moneyline (ML)

The PREDATORS (-115) are the STRONGEST PLAY. There will be more emotion than usual as the team will be playing its first game at home since deadly tornadoes hit the Nashville area earlier this week. Throw out any trends in this one – the Stars (-106) are one of the better road teams at 18-11-5 – as the vibe of community and “Nashville Strong” will be on full display.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

AVOID. Dallas (+1.5, -295) is 21-13 vs. the PL on the road, but the price is too expensive. Every $2.95 wagered on the Stars PL only profits $1 if they win outright or lose by 1 goal. Nashville (-1.5, +230) is tempting with a 2.3-to-1 payoff, but I’ll PASS. The Preds are 22-44 vs. the PL overall and 9-25 vs. the PL at home. I’ll back the ML above and be happy with a 1-goal win.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 5.5 (-129) to the bank. The Stars are the best Under team in the league at 24-40-2, and the Under is 6-1-2 in the last nine head-to-head meetings in Nashville. Meanwhile, the Preds are 5-11 O/U in their last 16 games, and 4-10-1 in their last 15 vs. the Western Conference.

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New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s New Jersey Devils at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The New Jersey Devils (26-27-12) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (36-23-8) Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Devils-Golden Knights odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Both teams played Sunday. The Devils snapped a two-game skid with a 3-0 shutout win at the Anaheim Ducks, while the Golden Knights had an eight-game win streak snapped in a surprising 4-1 home loss to the Los Angeles Kings.

Vegas took the first regular-season matchup vs. New Jersey with a 4-3 decision on the road Dec. 3. C Jonathan Marchessault recorded a hat trick in the win, scoring all three goals in the third period.

Devils at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

MacKenzie Blackwood vs. Robin Lehner

Blackwood is 21-12-8 with a 2.71 goals against average, .916 save percentage and three shutouts through 44 games (40 starts). He had a six-game win streak snapped with a 2-1 overtime defeat at the Kings Saturday. He lost the Dec. 3 game vs. Vegas, allowing 4 goals on 30 shots.

Lehner, who is 17-10-5 with a 2.98 GAA and .919 SV%, will make his second start since being traded to Vegas from the Chicago Blackhawks. He beat the visiting Buffalo Sabres in his Golden Knights debut Friday, allowing just 2 goals on 34 shots in a 4-2 victory. While with the Blackhawks, he faced the Devils Dec. 23 and was removed early after giving up 3 goals on 24 shots in a 7-1 loss.


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Devils at Golden Knights: Key injuries

Devils

  • D Fredrik Claesson (undisclosed) questionable
  • D Will Butcher (upper body) out

Golden Knights

  • RW Mark Stone (lower body) out
  • RW Alex Tuch (ankle) out

Devils at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Golden Knights 4, Sabres 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS. The Golden Knights (-304) are huge favorites – they’re 21-11-4 at home – but the price is too chalky. Every $3.08 wagered on the Knights to win will profit only $1. Considering the Devils (+240) knocked Lehner out early in the Dec. 23 game in Chicago, the price is tempting and offers decent value, but I’m going to SKIP IT and focus on the spread and total.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

Back VEGAS (-1.5, -121) as the STRONGEST PLAY. The Golden Knights are 7-1 in their last eight home games, have covered the PL in four of their last six and lead the Pacific Division by 2 points. The Devils (+1.5, +100) are last in the Metropolitan Division, all but eliminated from playoff contention and 16-17 vs. the PL on the road. VEGAS should win by 2 goals or more.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 5.5 (+115). The Devils have played to 7 Unders in a row, including four games with a combined total of just 3 goals. Meanwhile, Vegas’ last three games played Under 6 goals. It’s a good value at plus-money after the line was initially set at 6.5.

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Buffalo Sabres at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Friday’s Buffalo Sabres at Vegas Golden Knights sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Buffalo Sabres (29-26-8) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (35-22-8) Friday at T-Mobile Arena for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Sabres-Golden Knights odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Both teams played Wednesday. The Sabres lost 3-2 at the Colorado Avalanche, while the Golden Knights blanked the Edmonton Oilers 3-0 at home for a seventh-consecutive win.

Buffalo took the first regular-season matchup vs. Vegas with a 4-2 home win Jan. 14. C Jack Eichel scored the go-ahead goal 7:57 into the third period.

Sabres at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Carter Hutton vs. Marc-Andre Fleury

Hutton is 12-11-4 with a 3.18 goals against average (GAA) and a .898 save percentage in 28 games (27 starts). He’s 6-3 with a 3.06 GAA and a .905 SV% in February, losing his last start Wednesday at Colorado (31 saves vs. 34 shots). Hutton didn’t face Vegas in the Jan. 14 meeting.

Fleury is 26-14-5 with a 2.73 GAA and a .908 SV%. He took the loss vs. the Sabres Jan. 14, allowing 3 goals on 25 shots. However, he’s won his last five starts – including a 29-save shutout Wednesday – and is 7-2-1 with a 2.27 GAA and a .913 SV% this month. There is a slight chance Robin Lehner (16-10-5, 3.01 GAA, .918 SV%) could make his first Vegas start – he was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks Monday – but this wouldn’t change any of the suggested plays below.


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Sabres at Golden Knights: Key injuries

Sabres

  • G Linus Ullmark (leg) out
  • C Dominik Kahun (knee) questionable

Golden Knights

  • RW Alex Tuch (lower body) questionable

Sabres at Golden Knights: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Golden Knights 5, Sabres 3

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID. The Golden Knights (-250) are understandably a big favorite – they’re 20-10-4 at home – but the price is too chalky for my liking. Every $2.50 wagered on the ML will only profit $1 if Vegas wins. The Sabres (+200) offer a nice 2-1 payoff, but they’re 10-16-4 on the road. PASS.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

VEGAS (-1.5, +110) is worth a small-unit play. The Knights have won their last six at home and have covered the PL in three of their last four. But Buffalo (+1.5, -134) is one of the better PL teams in the league, going 36-27 overall and 19-11 on the road. I’ll still take my chances with the Golden Knights since they’re the hottest team in the NHL right now.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-143) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Three of Vegas’ last four games have seen at least 8 goals, while Buffalo is 4-2 O/U in its last six games. Plus, the O/U is 4-1 in the Sabres last five games vs. a team with a winning record.

Every $1.43 wagered on the Over will profit $1 if the two combine for 6 or more goals (shootout goals only count as 1 goal in the combined total).

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Johnny’s record since Dec. 1: 46-29-2. Strongest plays: 26-11.

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Indiana sports betting: BetMGM launches sports betting app in Indiana

BetMGM launches sports betting platforms in Indiana, joining growing list of legal sports betting operators within the state.

BetMGM sportsbook, a leading mobile sports betting app, launched throughout the state of Indiana Thursday, according to a release by Roar Digital, LLC, which is the joint venture between MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings.

Through a market access agreement with Boyd Gaming, BetMGM enters the Indiana market with their sports betting app, which was previously available in New Jersey and West Virginia markets.

BetMGM, per a release provided to SportsbookWire, offers unique product features, including in-app, live-stream sports events.

Sports betting became legal in the state of Indiana last year when 13 locations (off-track facilities and casinos) were given authorization to take sports bets as of Sept. 1, 2019, which is when mobile sports betting in Indiana was also legalized. Indiana saw $170.8 wagered in January across casinos and mobile betting applications, which set a new state record according to data released by the Indiana Gaming Commission.

“Introducing BetMGM in Indiana is a significant development for Roar Digital and MGM Resorts,” said Scott Butera, President of Interactive Gaming for MGM Resorts in a released statement. “Indiana has a rich history in professional and amateur sports and a strong fan base. We are certain that the sports betting opportunities offered by BetMGM, and access to MGM’s world-class entertainment offerings and resorts, will be well-received.”

Indiana sports bettors will be able to place legal sports wagers on professional and collegiate sports through a variety of pre- and in-game wagers as well as player props. The app is available for download on iOS and Android Sports bettors can also access BetMGM‘s platform via desktop.

“We’re excited to launch BetMGM in a state as passionate about sports as Indiana is and look forward to seeing fans in the state take advantage of our unique in-app offers,” said Adam Greenblatt, Chief Executive Officer, Roar Digital in a statement. “Indiana marks an incredibly important expansion for us as we look to solidify our presence in the Midwest and continue to bring BetMGM to new states in the U.S.”

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Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The Montreal Canadiens (27-27-8) visit the Washington Capitals (37-17-5) Thursday at Capital One Arena for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Canadiens-Capitals odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

The Canadiens enter on a five-game skid, recently losing at the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 Tuesday. The Capitals own a two-game losing streak and have dropped four of their last five – recently suffering a 3-2 setback at the Vegas Golden Knights Monday.

Canadiens at Capitals: Projected starting goalies

Carey Price vs. Braden Holtby

Price is 24-22-5 with a 2.76 goals against average (GAA), a .910 save percentage and three shutouts. The 2015 Vezina Trophy winner’s recent struggles have been in direct correlation with the Habs’ skid. He’s allowed 17 goals – at least 3 per game – in the current five-game losing streak. He’s 1-1 vs. the Capitals this season, winning at Washington 5-2 Nov. 15, and losing 4-2 (allowing 3 goals) in Montreal Jan. 27.

Holtby – the 2016 Vezina Trophy winner – is 21-13-4 with a 3.11 GAA, an .897 SV% and no shutouts. He was pulled in his last start after yielding 7 goals on 25 shots in a 7-2 loss vs. the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday. He did win the start before that, beating the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 Feb. 13. He did not play in the first game vs. the Canadiens, but he was the winning goalie Jan. 27 when he stopped 31 of 33 shots.


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Canadiens at Capitals: Key injuries

Canadiens

  • D Victor Mete (foot) questionable
  • RW Brendan Gallagher (lower body) questionable

Capitals

  • C Evgeny Kuznetsov (upper body) questionable

Canadiens at Capitals: Odds, picks and betting tips

Odds courtesy of BetMGM; access them at USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 2:10 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Capitals 5, Canadiens 2

Moneyline (ML)

AVOID. The Capitals (-209) are just too expensive. Every $2.09 wagered on the Caps ML only profits $1 if they win. The Canadiens (+170) offer value – a 1.7-to-1 payoff – but I can’t back a team on a 5-game slide. I’ll PASS.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

WASHINGTON (-1.5, +135) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Look for LF Alex Ovechkin to snap a 5-game scoreless streak in his quest for 700 career goals – he has 698 – in front of a raucous home crowd as the Caps return from a three-game road trip. The Canadiens (+1.5, -162) will be skating into an ambush here.

Over/Under (O/U)

A slight lean to the OVER 5.5 (-154). The Over is 4-1-1 in the last six head-to-head matchups, while the Capitals are 6-0-1 Over in their last seven vs. Eastern Conference teams.

Every $1.54 bet on the Over profits $1 if there are 6 or more goals scored.

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Johnny’s 2019-20 NHL strongest plays: 10-5.

Strongest plays (all sports) since Dec. 1: 24-10.

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Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury II odds: An early toss up

The oddsmakers say that the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury rematch Saturday in Las Vegas is a toss-up.

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury meet in a rematch Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It is one of the most anticpated matchups in quite some time, with Wilder’s WBC and Fury’s lineal heavyweight championships on the line.

Wilder and Fury first met on Dec. 1, 2018, with the fight ending in a controversial split draw.

Wilder vs. Fury 2 odds

A coin-flip is basically in play when these two heavyweights take the ring. Both Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KOs) and Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs), per BetMGM Sportsbook, are at -110 odds to win. That provides implied odds of 52.38% on each fighter to come out on top in this one, with fractional odds at 10/11. (Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. ET.)

It’s rare to see such a marquee matchup with no favorite, but here we are.

The oddsmakers have this one heavily favored to go four rounds or more (-910). Even to go six rounds or more (-400) is much more favored than six rounds or less (+275). When looking at round-group betting for the bout, the favored odds are on a points decision (-110) after 12 rounds.

There may be a slight tip of the hat in Fury’s direction, as his odds of winning on points are +162, while Wilder is at +800.

Will the fight go a full 12 rounds? Those odds are also ridiculously close, too. No (-125) being slightly favored over Yes (-110) per the oddsmakers.

In the event of a tie, BetMGM has the odds at +2000.

New to sports betting? A $100 wager at -110 odds returns a profit of $90.91 with a victory by the boxer you wager on; in other words, you’d need to bet $110 to win $100.


Special Wilder/Fury II betting line

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Wilder vs. Fury II – Full fight card

Main Card

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury, heavyweights (for Wilder’s WBC title and Fury’s lineal title); Charles Martin vs. Gerald Washington, heavyweights; Emanuel Navarrete vs. Jeo Tupas Santisima, junior featherweights (for Navarrete’s WBO title); Sebastian Fundora vs. Daniel Lewis, junior middleweights.

Undercard

Subriel Matias vs. Petros Ananyan, junior welterweights; Amir Imam vs. Javier Molina, welterweights; Rolando Romero vs. Arturs Ahmentovs, lightweights; Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Matt Conway, junior lightweights; Vito Mielnicki Jr. vs. Corey Champion, welterweights; Isaac Lowe vs. Alberto Guevara, featherweights.

The Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury rematch is expected to begin Harry How/Getty Images)

When is Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2?

Saturday, Feb. 22.

What time is Wilder vs. Fury II?

The PPV starts at 7 p.m. ET, with the main card slated to start at 9 p.m. ET. The Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury II fight should begin around 11:30 p.m. ET.

Where/how to watch Wilder-Fury II

This pay-per-view event is available via ESPN+/FOX PPV.

It will be carried on cable providers, including AT&T U-verse, Cox, DirecTV, Dish, Frontier, Mediacom Xtream, Optimum, Verizon Fios and Xfinity.

How to live stream Wilder-Fury II

You can live stream this boxing card via Fox Sports Go and ESPN+. Subscribe to ESPN+ now.

Where can I bet on Wilder-Fury II?

Place legal sports bets on Wilder-Fury 2 or other bouts at BetMGM Sportsbook.

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New York Islanders at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Wednesday’s New York Islanders at Colorado Avalanche sports betting odds and lines, with NHL matchup analysis, picks and tips.

The New York Islanders (33-19-6) visit the Colorado Avalanche (33-18-7) Wednesday at Pepsi Center for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. We analyze the Islanders-Avalanche odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips and picks around this matchup.

Both teams are on three-game skids after losing Monday. The Islanders fell at the Arizona Coyotes 2-1, while the Avs dropped a 4-3 overtime decision at home to the hot Tampa Bay Lightning – who won their 11th in a row.

Islanders at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Semyon Varlamov vs. Pavel Francouz

Varlamov is 17-11-4 with a 2.53 goals against average (GAA) and .918 save percentage. He lost his last two starts despite playing well; he allowed only 2 goals on 32 shots Monday, and he stopped 42 of 43 shots in a 1-0 loss at the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday. Varlamov, who played eight seasons for the Avs before signing with the Islanders as a free agent this past offseason, shut out his former team 1-0 Jan. 6, stopping all 32 shots.

Francouz is 13-5-3 with a 2.51 GAA and a .922 SV%. He allowed 4 goals on 27 shots in Monday’s OT defeat after winning his last two starts. He took the loss in the first head-to-head meeting with the Isles, allowing just a third-period Anders Lee goal on 33 shots.


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Islanders at Avalanche: Key injuries

Islanders

  • C Casey Cizikas (leg) out
  • RW Cal Clutterbuck (wrist) out
  • D Adam Pelech (Achilles) out for season

Avalanche

  • G Philipp Grubauer (groin) out
  • LW Matt Calvert (lower body) out
  • RW Mikko Rantanen (collarbone) out
  • C Nazem Kadri (ankle) out
  • C Colin Wilson (lower body) out

Islanders at Avalanche: Odds, picks and betting tips

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Prediction

Islanders 2, Avalanche 1

Moneyline (ML)

There’s value in backing Varlamov’s ISLANDERS (+135) considering he shut out the Avalanche (-167) last month. Plus, the Islanders won five of their last six games against the Avs. The Isles are 1-4 in their last 5 road games, 1-7 in their last 8 games as an underdog, and 1-6 in their last 7 as a road dog, so, beware. I’m keeping this to a small-unit play.

Puck Line/Against the Spread (PL/ATS)

AVOID. Colorado (-1.5, +165) is an impressive 33-25 vs. the PL overall, but just 15-14 at home. New York (+1.5, -200) is not worth the risk. Every $2 wagered on the Islanders PL will profit $1 if they win, or lose by a single goal.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 5.5 (-106) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Before the Avs’ Monday OT game, they played 6 Unders in a row – all 5 goals or less. The Islanders are on a 3-game Under streak. Look for both goalies to have solid games, just like the last time they faced off. The Avs are the highest-scoring team in the league (3.55 goals per game), but the Under is 5-1 in the last 6 head-to-head meetings in Colorado.

Every $1.06 wagered on the Under will profit $1 if the two teams combine for 5 or fewer goals.

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