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Byron Nelson Golf Odds: Tony Romo Longshot

Tony Romo will tee it up with the touring pros again this week, trying to make the cut for the first time in his third PGA appearance.

At SportsBettingRomo has 1000/1 odds to win the Byron Nelson. The next-longest odds, held by 11 players, are 125/1. 

SportsBetting.ag also has nearly a dozen prop bets surrounding Romo’s play on his home course in Dallas, including his chances to make the cut, how many shots he’ll miss the cut by and if he’ll finish in last place.

Despite Romo’s unfavorable odds to be competitive against the pro golfers, he is favored to beat John Smoltz during July’s celebrity golf tournament, the American Century Classic.

Will Tony Romo make the cut at Byron Nelson?

Yes +1800

No -6600

How many shots will Tony Romo miss the cut by at Byron Nelson?

Over 11.5

Under 11.5 

Will Tony Romo finish in last place (total strokes) at Byron Nelson?

Yes -125

No -105

What will Tony Romo record on Hole No. 1 during first round of Byron Nelson?

Birdie +325

Par -120

Bogey or worse +185 

Tony Romo lowest score in any round at Byron Nelson

Over 75 

Under 75 

Tony Romo highest score on any hole at Byron Nelson

Over 7.5 

Under 7.5 

Tony Romo lowest score on any hole at Byron Nelson

Over 2.5 

Under 2.5 

Who will score better at the American Century Championship?

John Smoltz +105

Tony Romo -135

Who will win the American Century Championship?

John Smoltz/Tony Romo +135

Field (Any other golfer) -165

Byron Nelson odds

Brooks Koepka 13/2 

Hideki Matsuyama 16/1 

Jordan Spieth 18/1 

Aaron Wise 22/1 

Henrik Stenson 25/1 

Branden Grace 28/1 

Marc Leishman 28/1 

Patrick Reed 28/1 

Keith Mitchell 33/1 

Kevin Na 33/1 

Charles Howell 40/1 

Sung-Jae Im 40/1 

Brandt Snedeker 50/1

Lucas Bjerregaard 50/1 

Pat Perez 50/1 

Rafael Cabrera Bello 50/1 

Rory Sabbatini 50/1 

Ryan Moore 50/1 

Ryan Palmer 50/1 

Scott Piercy 50/1 

Thomas Pieters 50/1 

Thorbjorn Olesen 50/1 

Abraham Ancer 66/1 

Alex Noren 66/1 

Daniel Berger 66/1

J. J. Spaun 66/1

Justin Harding 66/1 

Russell Knox 66/1 

Scottie Scheffler 66/1

Seamus Power 66/1 

Trey Mullinax 66/1 

C. T. Pan 80/1 

Jimmy Walker 80/1 

Kevin Tway 80/1 

Kyoung-Hoon Lee 80/1 

Nick Watney 80/1 

Ollie Schniederjans 80/1 

Aaron Baddeley 100/1 

Andrew Landry 100/1 

Beau Hossler 100/1 

Brian Gay 100/1

Brian Harman 100/1 

Brian Stuard 100/1

Bud Cauley 100/1 

Dylan Frittelli 100/1 

J. T. Poston 100/1

Kiradech Aphibarnrat 100/1

Matt Jones 100/1

Max Homa 100/1 

Michael Thompson 100/1 

Sam Burns 100/1 

Adam Schenk 125/1 

Austin Cook 125/1 

Denny McCarthy 125/1 

Luke Donald 125/1

Martin Laird 125/1 

Nick Taylor 125/1 

Peter Malnati 125/1 

Russell Henley 125/1 

Scott Stallings 125/1 

Sung-Hoon Kang 125/1

Wyndham Clark 125/1 

Tony Romo 1000/1 

All odds from SportsBetting

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Preakness Odds Say Derby Winner A Long Shot

Some prop bets are already up for Preakness Stakes 2019 at Bovada.  After the historic disqualification of the Kentucky Derby, OffshoreInsiders.com reports that the “unofficial” Run for the Roses winner Maximum Security is a strong +165 to win the Preakness, while the official winner Country Horse is nearly 7-1. 

2019 Preakness Stakes – Will Country Horse Win The Race?

Winner

  •             No -1400 
  •             Yes +650 

2019 Preakness Stakes – Will Maximum Security Win The Race?

Winner

  •             No -240 
  •             Yes +165 

2019 Triple Crown – Will Country Horse Win The Triple Crown?

Winner

  •        No -10000
  •        Yes +2000 

Joe Duffy will have the outscourced picks at OffshoreInsiders.com 

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Preakness odds 2019

Daily Sports Gambling Update: Baseball, Basketball, and Football

The San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves battle it out at SunTrust Park in Smyrna, GA on Thursday afternoon. Atlanta is the favorite on the moneyline. Will the Braves reward their backers? Check out MLB betting odds, analysis, and a free pick for Padres vs Braves! For the full article: Padres vs Braves Week 5 Odds, Preview, and Pick

The various TV networks (ESPN & TNT) have messed a bit with the NBA playoff schedule this week. Thus, there’s just one game on slate Thursday and it’s from the Eastern Conference as the second-seeded Toronto Raptors visit the No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers, who opened a very slight underdog on the NBA odds. Read the full article: Raptors vs 76ers 2019 NBA Playoffs Odds & Game 3 Prediction

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, May 2 as a slight favorite. Both Colorado and Milwaukee are contenders to win their divisions this season. Will the Brewers win at home or will the Rockies pull off the upset? Keep reading for MLB betting odds, analysis, and a free pick! The full article here: Rockies vs Brewers MLB Lines, Betting Analysis & Prediction

MMA bettors have two events to choose from on Saturday. There’s a UFC Fight Night card from Canada and Bellator Birmingham, which features a lightweight bout between former champion Brent Primus and Tim Wilde. Here’s a look at the main Bellator fights. Check back for Bellator odds. Read the rest of the article: Bellator Birmingham Odds, Preview & Expert Predictions

Two division leaders throw down in the early afternoon on Thursday when the Houston Astros battle the Minnesota Twins on the road. Houston leads in the AL West while Minnesota leads in the AL Central. Who takes this intriguing matchup on May 2? Check out our MLB lines, analysis, and a free pick for Astros-Twins! Read the full article: How to Bet on Astros vs Twins MLB Odds & Game Preview

For the second time in UFC history, the organization will hold a card in the Canadian capital city of Ottawa. Saturday’s Fight Night event is headlined by a lightweight non-title fight between Al Iaquinta and Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, with the former a slight favorite on the latest UFC odds. The full article: UFC Fight Night 150 Odds, Preview & Expert Picks

MyBookie’s props are ahead of the game once again, as a full slate of NFL rookie props are now available under their “NFL Specials” section. Because I was curious and I like to compare odds between sites, I searched the internet trying to find similar props, but was unable to find anything related to or close to the props listed on MyBookie’s site. Read the full article: 2019 NFL Rookie of the Year Props

Daily Sports Gambling Update: Kentucky Derby, MLB, Soccer, Stanley Cup, Golf

Two of the best soccer clubs on planet Earth battle it out at Camp Nou on Wednesday when Messi leads Barcelona against Salah and Liverpool. Barcelona should win La Liga while Liverpool has a great chance of winning the Premier League. Who takes the first leg of this UEFA Champions League Semifinal clash? Check out UEFA Champions League betting odds, a preview, and predictions for Barcelona-Liverpool. For the full article: Barcelona vs Liverpool UEFA Champions League Game 1 Odds, Preview, and Predictions


The New York Islanders head to Raleigh, NC to battle the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, May 1. The Islanders are desperate for a victory in the best-of-seven series after dropping the first two battles at home. Can NYI get back into the series, or will the Hurricanes take a 3-0 lead? Check out our Stanley Cup playoff odds, analysis, and a free pick for Hurricanes-Islanders Game 3! For the full article: Islanders vs Hurricanes Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 3 Odds, Preview, and Pick

Golfers head to Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, NC this week for the 2019 PGA Wells Fargo Championship. Last year winner Jason Day offers second choice odds of +1000. Will Day make it back-to-back, or is there another favorite that we should consider? Check out the latest golf betting odds, analysis, and thoughts for the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship! Read the full article: 2019 Wells Fargo Championship Odds, Preview & Predictions

Young Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola was a Cy Young candidate last year and got a nice big extension this offseason. Perhaps Nola is putting too much pressure on himself as he has been rather inconsistent thus far. He’s heavily favored on Wednesday, though, on the MLB betting lines in an interleague matchup against the Detroit Tigers. The full article here: Tigers vs Phillies MLB Odds, Preview & Expert Prediction

The San Diego Padres have been a pleasant surprise this season, but they are likely to once again be without rookie sensation Fernando Tatis Jr. on Wednesday for the third game of their four-game set in Atlanta. The Braves are favored on the latest MLB odds. Read the rest of the article: How to Bet Padres vs Braves MLB Spread & Expert Prediction

The most important 5 weeks on the U.S. thoroughbred racing calendar starts on Saturday, May 4. The Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, make up horse racing’s Triple Crown. Last year, Justify won the Triple Crown. Will a horse win it this year? Check out the latest information and Triple Crown odds on America’s most important 5 weeks in the thoroughbred industry. The full article here: 2019 Triple Crown Preview: Kentucky Derby, Preakness & Belmont

 
The problem for MLB betting enthusiasts – and those of us who write about it – when dealing with Tampa Bay Rays games is not knowing who the starting pitcher is going to be about 40 percent of the time. That’s because the Rays only really have three starters and they use an “opener” the other days. That looks to be the case on Wednesday, which will affect any MLB Lines against the Kansas City Royals. The full article: Rays vs Royals MLB Betting Lines & Game Analysis

Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels will look to tame highly-touted phenom Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays when the two AL World Series longshots square off in the middle game of their three-game set on Wednesday night. After recording a narrow, one-run win on Tuesday, let’s find out if Trout and company can extend their winning ways or whether the athletically-gifted ‘Vlad’ and the Jays are the pick to get it done on the road on Wednesday for the middle contest of their three-game series. Read the full article:Blue Jays vs Angels MLB Odds, Preview & Expert Pick

The Minnesota Twins will be looking to get back in the win column after having their four-game winning streak emphatically snapped on Tuesday night. Can the Twins hold it down at home or are the visiting Houston Astros the better pick despite being on the road? Let’s find out right now. For the full article: Astros vs Twins MLB Lines, Betting Analysis & Prediction

Basketball Free Handicapping Pick

We win again last night. I am 32-22 in the NBA playoff and went 3-2 in MLB last night Best in the biz, Joe Duffy has NBA side Wednesday.  It is the strongest day of the season for our rage-of-the-industry baseball totals system. Eight MLB winners caps off a sensational day.  Get the picks now

MLB

NY YANKEES (TANAKA -105) Arizona (Kelly) at Bovada

Road teams on a nice series run under specific circumstances that apply today +86.04 units for a solid 5.4 ROI.

NBA sharp money today and all future games: Toronto

Baseball sharp money: Miami, Pittsburgh

  • Red Sox SS Xander Bogaerts will be rested today

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Daily Sports Gambling Update: MLB and NBA

Even before the new season begins, we generally have an idea of which teams in the MLB are going to be leading the way on the path to the playoffs. While the favorites have made a habit of blazing the trail ahead, we always see a couple of teams come out of nowhere and make a run that is more than a little unexpected. While those runs may not translate to success in the postseason, it is always cool to see a dark horse emerge from the pack and make things very interesting. For the full article: Padres vs Braves MLB Week 5 Betting Lines & Expert Pick

Whenever you see a good team get off to a slow start, the general feeling is that it’s probably going to be nothing more than a minor blip that no-one will remember at the end of the season. The longer that poor start continues, though, the more difficult it becomes to imagine that good team finding a way out of the hole that they have dug for themselves. Read the full article: Athletics vs Red Sox MLB Odds & Prediction for Monday Night

The Seattle Mariners will look to take care of business at home to tame the red-hot Chicago Cubs when they host their NL counterparts in the opener of a two-game Inter-League set on Tuesday. Now, let’s find out whether the M’s are the pick to hold it down at home or whether Chicago is a better pick despite being on the road. The rest of the article here: Cubs vs Mariners MLB Betting Odds, Preview & Predictions

After bouncing back from their humbling sweep over the weekend by beating the rival Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Monday, the San Francisco Giants will look to put on a repeat performance when they host L.A. in Game 2 of their three-game series on Tuesday. Now, let’s find out if Frisco is the pick in this one or whether the Dodgers are looking good despite being on the road. The full article: LA Dodgers vs SF Giants MLB Lines, Expert Analysis & Pick 

The New York Yankees will look to extend their winning ways when they hit the road to take on an Arizona Diamondbacks team that will be looking to snap its modest losing streak when the two teams square off in the opener of a two-game Inter-league set on Tuesday night. Now, let’s find out which one of these teams is offering the best value in this matchup. Read the rest of the article: Yankees vs Diamondbacks MLB Odds, Game Preview & Pick

The Houston Rockets take on the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinal series on Tuesday, April 30. Will the Warriors go up 2 games to 0? Or, will the Rockets manage a victory in Oracle Arena? Check out NBA Playoffs betting odds, analysis, and free pick for Warriors-Rockets Game 2! For the full article: Warriors vs Rockets NBA Playoffs Game 2 Odds, Preview & Prediction

After a tough Game 1, the Portland Trail Blazers look to even their Western Conference Semifinal series with the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, April 30. Will the Nuggets go up 2-0? Or, will Portland head home for Game 3 with the series tied? See below for NBA Playoffs betting odds, analysis, and a free pick for Nuggets-Trail Blazers Game 2! The rest of the article: Nuggets vs Trail Blazers NBA Playoffs Game 2 Odds, Preview & Prediction

The Eastern Conference top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks looked dominant in their first-round sweep of the Detroit Pistons. However, they got a major wake-up call in a Game 1 semifinal loss to the Boston Celtics. The Bucks are favored on the NBA betting lines to even things up Tuesday night. Read the full article: Celtics vs Bucks 2019 NBA Playoffs Odds & Game 2 Prediction

 

MLB Free Handicapping Pick

JDP has three NBA winners led by a Wise Guy. Wise Guy plays from Joe Duffy are in near unanimity considered the strongest bet in sports wagering by bookmakers, pro gamblers, oddsmakers, and fellow handicappers alike.  

Get five world-famous MLB totals and a side. That’s nine winners in all. Our totals angles are based on the same basic and proven concept that can be adjusted for all sports, especially pro.  Get the picks now

Free winning pick for April 30 in MLB is on:

BOSTON (PORCELLO -1.5 +115) Oakland (Brooks)

Bad favorites off a win, both runline and moneyline is +147.03 on moneyline. Ice cold pitchers bounce back as big favorites at +122.53, but in both cases the ROI is better on the runline. Thus, we will bet -1.5. When both apply in the same game, the ROI is a stunning +37.4!

NBA sharp action including games not played today: Milwaukee, Portland, Denver UNDER

MLB sharp action for Tuesday: Cleveland

Top betting picks today

Post NFL Draft Odds: Rookie of Year, Rookie Prop Bets

SportsBetting has posted a host of post-draft prop bets, including Rookie of the Year.
 
Odds for how many rookie quarterbacks will start in Week 1, how many starts the rookies will make and if any rookie gets benched are just a few of the fun props on the board.   
 
A prop involving the Bosa brothers is interesting, and Josh Rosen props are also available.
 
There are also odds on statistical performances for Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams, Clelin Ferrell, Josh Allen and more.
 
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Kyler Murray 5/2    (+250)
Dwayne Haskins 7/1   (+700)
Josh Jacobs 9/1   (+900)
Marquise Brown 10/1   (+1000)
Mecole Hardman 10/1   (+1000)
Drew Lock 12/1   (+1200)
T.J. Hockenson 12/1   (+1200)
Deebo Samuel 16/1   (+1600)
N’Keal Harry 16/1   (+1600)
Daniel Jones 18/1   (+1800)
A.J. Brown 20/1   (+2000)
D.K. Metcalf 20/1   (+2000)
Noah Fant 20/1   (+2000)
Parris Campbell 20/1   (+2000)
JJ Arcega-Whiteside 25/1   (+2500)
Damien Harris 33/1   (+3300)
Darrell Henderson 33/1   (+3300)
Irv Smith Jr. 33/1   (+3300)
Will Grier 50/1   (+5000)
 
How many rookie quarterbacks will start in Week 1 of 2019 regular season?
Over 1.5
Under 1.5
 
Will any rookie quarterback be benched during regular season? (non-injury related)
Yes -150
No +120
 
How many games will Daniel Jones start during 2019 regular season?
Over 4.5
Under 4.5
 
How many games will Dwayne Haskins start during 2019 regular season?
Over 7.5
Under 7.5
 
How many games will Josh Rosen start during 2019 regular season?
Over 8.5
Under 8.5
 
Will Josh Rosen start in Week 1 of 2019 regular season?
Yes +100
No -140
 
Which quarterback will start the most games during 2019 regular season?
Kyler Murray -300
Josh Rosen +200
 
Kyler Murray passing yards during 2019 regular season
Over 3,200
Under 3,200
 
Kyler Murray passing touchdowns during 2019 regular season
Over 19.5
Under 19.5
 
Kyler Murray rushing yards during 2019 regular season
Over 475
Under 475
 
Kyler Murray interceptions during 2019 regular season
Over 14.5
Under 14.5
 
Nick Bosa total sacks during 2019 regular season
Over 9
Under 9
 
Which player will have the most sacks during 2019 regular season?
Joey Bosa -175
Nick Bosa +135
 
Quinnen Williams total sacks during 2019 regular season
Over 6.5
Under 6.5
 
Clelin Ferrell total sacks during 2019 regular season
Over 5.5
Under 5.5
 
Josh Allen total sacks during 2019 regular season
Over 7
Under 7
 
Which player will have the most receiving yards during 2019 regular season?
Marquise Brown +110
N’Keal Harry +200
Deebo Samuel +200
 
While draftees normally don’t have an impact on win totals or Super Bowl, conference and division odds, bookmakers might make slight changes to the numbers as the market dictates.
 
“Most of the time, from our standpoint, the NFL Draft does not prompt an adjustment to the win totals or futures odds projections,” Robert Cooper, head oddsmaker at SportsBetting, said. “However, we understand that the betting public will react to the addition of a touted rookie so we might shade the odds slightly simply based on perception.”
 
SportsBetting.ag didn’t move any futures odds following this year’s draft. The only win total that moved was the Chiefs, dropping from 10.5 to 10, due to the Tyreek Hill situation.
 
Current Super Bowl, conference and division odds SportsBetting