Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Lightning lead Stanley Cup futures odds

The 2017-18 NHL season is roughly four weeks old, and sportsbooks have recalculated the Stanley Cup futures odds. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning are now co-favourites in futures odds.

Bettors will recall that sportsbooks had the Pittsburgh Penguins listed as the Stanley Cup futures favourites at +800. However, Pittsburgh’s 8-5 start has cooled bookies on them. Toronto is also 8-5, but thanks to a fast start to the NHL season, sportsbooks have identified something they like Auston Matthews and company.

Stanley Cup futures: Toronto Maple Leafs +700 Toronto won seven of its first nine games. ...

NCAA Football: Can Georgia or Notre Dame win the National title?

The first NCAA Football Playoff college rankings have been released, and a few surprises have made their way into the top 10. Nine weeks have been played, and just five more weeks remain in the NCAA football season.

Georgia edged out SEC rival Alabama for first place in the playoff rankings. The decision to place the Bulldogs at No. 1 doesn’t mean the team is better than ‘Bama, as both squads are 8-0. With plenty of football left to play, it does mean the two teams could flip flop; or another team could take their places.

NCAA Football: Georgia ...

NBA Predictions: November 3

Note that all team records are through games played Monday, October 30.

Milwaukee Bucks versus Detroit Pistons

The Milwaukee Bucks sit at 4-2 while the Pistons are 5-2. The Bucks won the prior meeting between the teams this season on October 13 as a home favorite. This is a golden opportunity for the Pistons to even the season series, as they are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Bucks are “average” at 5.76. The Power Ranking Indicator shows the teams heading in opposite directions. The Pistons are +23 and on the rise, while the Bucks are at ...

NFL Predictions: Week 9

Los Angeles Rams versus New York Giants

The Rams enter play with a record of 5-2, while the Giants are coming off a bye week at 1-6. The Giants won the last meeting between the teams last season as a road favorite. This time the Rams are a 3.5 point road favorite and have the advantage in nearly every aspect. They are +1.4 on the Team Strength Oscillator while the Giants are in the negative and “dead” status. Likewise the Rams hold a commanding +28 to +2 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. There is nothing to make me believe ...

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MLB World Series: Lessons learned from game 2

The Major League Baseball World Series is all to play for after Houston’s dramatic 11 inning win over the Dodgers in game 2. The World Series’ first game was a pitching duel that saw the Dodgers win 3-1. Clayton Kershaw threw well, picking up the win.

Game 2 saw the bats come alive. The Astros scored in each of the last four innings as the game went to 11. Game 3 is on the horizon (Friday night), and the World Series is evenly matched as the teams shift to Houston.

MLB World Series winner projections According to World ...

FADE THE NFL PUBLIC

We went 2-1 ATS in Week 7 which improves our YTD to 15-6. Let’s see if we can keep it going with a few potential plays for Week 8. The main strategy I want to implement is fading the public. Books are always looking to exploit public perception so hopefully we can find a few winners by fading the public in a few heavily public-bet games. Obviously, this is written on Wednesday (10/25) so always keep an eye on the changing lines and percentages.

OAKLAND @ BUFFALO

The Raiders had a huge win last week over Kansas City ...

NHL Predictions: October 27

Colorado Avalanche versus Vegas Golden Knights

The Avalanche come into play winning the only prior meeting between the teams by the score of 4-2 on September 28. They are “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator at +6.89, while the Golden Knights are -10.12 and “average down” status. The Power Ranking Indicator shows the Golden Knights with a +24 to +18 advantage. Vegas is 6-1 through Tuesday’s games, while the Avalanche are 5-4. Look for Vegas to hold home ice and win this one in a close battle.

Ottawa Senators versus New Jersey Devils

The Senators took three of the ...

NFL Predictions: Week 8

Oakland Raiders versus Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills enter the game 3-0 at home and 4-2 overall this season. Oakland comes into play coming off a win and are 3-4 on the season. The Raiders won the meeting between the two teams last December as a home favorite. A 2.5 point home favorite, the Bills are at -3.91 and average on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Raiders are slightly higher at -3.09. The teams are even in terms of the Power Ranking Indicator. Given the Bills record at home and favorite status, I lean towards the Bills in a ...

NBA: What did we learn in week 1?

The first week of the NBA season is finished, and some interesting notes have already been made. Of course, the Boston Celtics have lost Gordon Hayward to a broken tibia. Washington is already 3-0 and the only perfect team in the Eastern Conference. The Grizzlies and Spurs, both are 3-0, and both are playing better than expected.

So, what did we learn in week 1?

Chicago continues to fall Chicago has started the season very poorly. The Bulls are 0-2 and the team is giving up 102 ppg. Chicago is being projected to win just 24 games this ...