Different Betting Options at Online Sportsbooks

Betting as an industry may be a recent development, however, wagering on the outcome of sports is not a new phenomenon. We have evidence to show that the Ancient Romans placed bets on boxing tournaments, gladiatorial matches, and races. The Medieval nobles in England would also sponsor and wager on cricket teams, and Chinese emperors bet on cuju matches. However, in the Victorian age, when new industries were just starting to develop, bookies became a lot more prominent.

The rise of the sports betting industry also led to its strict regulation. Lawmakers saw that bookies would prevail no matter what,  ... 

NHL Picks December 9: Buffalo Hosts Detroit in Atlantic Division Clash

The NHL season is nearly one-third complete. Teams are getting a feel for whether they have what it takes to make a push for a postseason spot. There is a light three-game schedule for December 9, with the Detroit Red Wings taking on the Buffalo Sabres in the headline matchup.

Buffalo Sabres versus Detroit Red Wings

In this Atlantic Division showdown, the Sabres enter with the 5th best record while the Red Wings are 7th.  Detroit is “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator after four straight losses and Buffalo is “dead” after losing five in a row.  ... 

November Record-Breaker

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Dominate December with Zcode Consensus

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December is here, and we’re thrilled to introduce an exciting new tool from the ZLab: Zcode Consensus! This powerful feature is designed to help you win big by leveraging the collective insights of our VIP Club.

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Everyone in the VIP Club can review the picks and vote on the side they think will win, cover the spread, or whether the total will go over or under.  ... 

NBA Picks December 2: Celtics Host Heat in Featured Game

As the calendar heads to December, the NBA season is about 20 percent complete.  There are four games scheduled for December 2. I will look at all the matchups with the Heat facing the Celtics in Boston in the headlined matchup.

Miami  Heat versus Boston Celtics

Boston enters with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference, while Miami is sixth. The Celtics have won six straight and “burning hot” versus “average up” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +29 to +15 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The Celtics have been the more stable team, +12 to +6 on the  ... 

NFL Picks November 24: Packers Host 49ers in Headlined Game

The NFL regular season has surpassed its halfway point. Teams are looking to play their best football down the stretch to qualify for the playoffs. Six teams have a bye this week, but plenty of interesting matchups are still in store. We’ll look at five of them with the Packers hosting the 49ers in the featured game.

Minnesota Vikings versus Chicago Bears

In this classic NFC North rivalry game, the Vikings head to Chicago with an 8-2 record. Minnesota is “burning hot” after winning three straight. On the flip side, the Bears are “ice cold down” after a three-game skid. The Vikings are a 3.5-point road favorite with odds of 1.541 to 2.550 with an over/under of 39.5.  The teams have been involved in games “under” the line in seven consecutive games with a score prediction of 34-14 in favor of the Vikings with 71 percent confidence. The teams split last season and haven’t met yet this season. The  ... 

NBA Picks November 17: Minnesota Hosts Phoenix in Featured Game

Teams are still trying to assemble the pieces nearly a month into the NBA season. Some teams flourished early on, while others expected to do well and struggled. There are ten games scheduled for Sunday, November 19. Let’s examine four contests with the Minnesota Timberwolves hosting the Phoenix Suns in the headlined matchup.

Phoenix Suns versus Minnesota Timberwolves

Phoenix is second in the Pacific Division and Minnesota is third in the Northwest Division. The Timberwolves have lost three straight and “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator and +16 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The Suns are “average” and  ... 

NFL Picks November 10: Buccaneers Host 49ers in Featured Game

The NFL season has surpassed the midway point and teams are looking to make a push towards the postseason. Four teams have bye weeks, but there are still several great games to watch. In the headlined matchup, we will examine four matchups with the 49ers and the Buccaneers.

San Francisco 49ers versus Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After a 4-2 start, the Buccaneers have dropped three straight and are “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The 49ers are coming off a win over Dallas and “average” status. San Francisco is a 6.5-point home favorite with odds of 1.345 to 3.350 with an over/under of 50.5.  The teams are trending in games “over” the line with a score prediction of 37-19 in favor of the 49ers with 83 percent confidence. The 49ers are a 3-start game-winner pick. Note the projection for “under” is over 96 percent. Tampa Bay is under .500 at home and the 49ers have a slight scoring  ... 

Only 1 Day Left: The Presidential Showdown 2024 – Trump vs. Harris!

 

Only 1 Day Left: The Presidential Showdown 2024 – Trump vs. Harris!

With just hours to go, the clash between Trump and Harris is reaching peak tension, captivating the nation and bettors alike. Trump is holding narrow leads in some pivotal swing states, but Harris’s stronghold among women and younger voters keeps this battle neck and neck. Key states like Michigan and Georgia remain toss-ups, amplifying the thrill for bettors as every small demographic change and breaking headline could flip the outcome in an instant!

At Zcode, we don’t discuss politics or take sides, but for sports bettors, it’s  ... 

NBA Picks November 3: Dallas Hosts Orlando in Featured Game

The 2024-25 NBA season is well underway and teams are starting to mesh and find their rhythm. There is a light schedule of three games for November 3. The Dallas Mavericks and the Orlando Magic clash in the featured game.

Detroit Pistons versus Brooklyn Nets

The Pistons are coming off their first win of the season, and the Nets also secured a win to move to 2-3. Both teams are “ice cold up” on the Team Strength Oscillator, and Brooklyn is +8 to +4 on the Power Ranks Indicator. The teams have been trending in games on opposite sides  ...