Tag: Wagering

My worst bet: Johnny Knoxville, like many Tennessee fans, lost a ton on the Vols this year

Finally, a level of pain endured by Johnny Knoxville we can all relate to.

We’ve all made bets we regret. More often than not, we’ve made multiple bad gambles. BetFTW wants to hear about the worst of the worst. The losses that keep us up at night. After all, if we can’t win, we may as well laugh. 

Johnny Knoxville, star of the new movie Jackass Forever, is no stranger to bad ideas. The stuntman has made an entire career out of them. So BetFTW had to ask, what’s the worst bet you’ve made this year?

Unsurprisingly, the Tennessee native couldn’t help but give away money betting on Volunteers football—a program that went 7-6 in 2021 and covered the spread just five times. For once, we can truly understand Knoxville’s pain.

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NFL Betting Power Ratings: Week 13

NFL Betting Power Ratings: Week 13

NFL Betting Power Ratings: Week 11

NFL Betting Power Ratings: Week 11

In-Stadium sportsbooks are coming to an NFL venue near you

I am old enough to remember when the NFL didn’t want anything to do with gambling. In fact, the league was at the forefront of the argument to keep PASPA – the law that only allowed legalized sports gambling in specific states – in place. The league …

I am old enough to remember when the NFL didn’t want anything to do with gambling. In fact, the league was at the forefront of the argument to keep PASPA — the law that only allowed legalized sports gambling in specific states — in place. The league and its partner leagues failed at keeping PASPA in place and now it seems like the NFL is all-in on gambling. It’s no wonder since sports-related gambling is the newest frontier for the league to make a ton of money and reach its $25 billion revenue goal. Well, the NFL did a complete 180 when it comes to gambling now as the new CBA allows for sportsbooks to be located in NFL stadiums. Talk about changing their tune.

This is commonplace in Europe. There are in-person sportsbook locations that are easily accessible just like getting some concessions. There are betting kiosks for the people who don’t want to interact with a human. There is access to gambling websites and apps where fans can bet from their seats. This is the natural order of things in Europe and the same thing will be happening in the United States in short order.

Per the ESPN report, NFL players will get a higher percentage cut of gambling net-profits when it comes to people voting on football-related wagers and will get a lower percentage of the profit when it comes to wagers place on non-football related activity. In-stadium sportsbooks may also stay open outside of the season. This could mean that stadiums will need refurbs or new-stadiums will make sure they build a large section for sportsbooks. It’s a smart decision by owners who want to draw people to the venue when there is nothing going on at the stadium. It also will give people access to place bets when they are at the venue for non-sports related events like concerts.

People who wanted to gamble were placing bets anyway. With the legalization of sports wagering continuing to grow from state to state, it makes sense to provide access to books in-stadium. The NFL wasn’t going to miss out on that money. They are extremely talented when it comes to the business of sports.

Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills Week 14 NFL matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets.

Winners of their last eight games, the Baltimore Ravens (10-2) will visit the surging Buffalo Bills (9-3) on Sunday afternoon. It’s a big game for both teams with the Ravens eyeing a No. 1 seed and the Bills hoping to take over the AFC East from the Patriots.

Kickoff from New Era Field will be at 1 p.m. ET.

Ravens at Bills: Week 14 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • Baltimore is 5-1 against the spread in its last six games. The only loss came last week against the 49ers when the Ravens won 20-17 but failed to cover the 6-point spread.
  • The Bills are 4-0-1 ATS in their last five games, including 3-0 in their last three. They are 4-1 straight up in that stretch.
  • The Ravens are 5-3 all time against the Bills, outscoring Buffalo by an average of 22.5-14.
  • The Ravens are 4-1 ATS when facing a team with a winning record.
  • Buffalo is 5-0-1 ATS in its last six games as an underdog and 5-2 ATS against teams above .500.
  • The total has gone under in four of the Bills’ last five games.

Ravens at Bills: Key injuries

Bills T Ty Nsekhe is unlikely to play on Sunday as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.

Ravens at Bills: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated on Thursday at 5:15 p.m. ET

Prediction

Ravens 24, Bills 17

Moneyline (?)

The Ravens and Bills are two of the hottest teams in the league right now, but Baltimore has been steadier all season and has beaten better opponents. They’ll keep that up this week against a surprisingly tough Bills team that just beat the Cowboys in Dallas on Thanksgiving.

Bet the RAVENS (-250) to win outright despite being on the road. They have a great chance to win this game, because Buffalo’s offense will have trouble keeping up.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Ravens to win would return a profit of $4.

Against the Spread (?)

The Ravens are 5.5-point road favorites, which suggests the oddsmakers are confident that they’re the better team. Baltimore has been somewhat underwhelming against the spread (6-5-1) this season, but they’ll cover in this one.

Take the RAVENS (-5.5, -110) to cover and win by a touchdown, if not more. Unless Buffalo’s defense shuts down Lamar Jackson, the Bills won’t be able to score enough to match the Ravens.

Over/Under (?)

The over/under of 43.5 points may not seem like a high number for the league’s No. 1 scoring offense in Baltimore, but Buffalo’s defense is legit. The Ravens won’t put up 35+ like they have in four of their last five games, nor will the Bills light up the scoreboard.

Bet the UNDER 43.5 (-110) in this matchup, even as tempting as it is to take the over with the Ravens playing.

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