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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Tuesday NHL Preview

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Tuesday NHL Preview

A couple Game 7s are on the docket Tuesday, when the Toronto Maple Leafs battle the Boston Bruins and the Vegas Golden Knights take on the San Jose Sharks. Toronto Maple Leafs (+120) at Boston Bruins (-140), 4 p.m., NBCSN When the season started, the Maple Leafs weren't known as a defense-first team, and they didn't change anyone's mind during the season. They finishing 20th in goals allowed (3.04), 28th in shots allowed (33.4), and tied for 16th in penalty-kill [...]

By D.S. Williamson|April 23rd, 2019|Categories: NHL, SportsWire|Tags: Boston Bruins, NHL, NHL Playoffs, San Jose Sharks, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights|

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Cash in on MLB Parlay Boost With Monday Night Baseball

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Cash in on MLB Parlay Boost With Monday Night Baseball

The Monday night MLB schedule features 10 games, including the World Series favorite Houston Astros kicking off a three-game series at home. With BetAmerica’s MLB Parlay Boost, you can take your swing at the week's baseball betting action and increase your payout by placing a two- or three-team MLB parlay wager, which will earn you a 3 percent or 5 percent boost, respectively. Below is a preview of three intriguing matchups Monday, plus the full evening schedule and moneyline odds [...]

By Ashley Anderson|April 22nd, 2019|Categories: MLB, SportsWire|Tags: baseball, Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, mlb, new york mets, parlay, Philadelphia Phillies, sports betting, Tampa Bay Rays|

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MLB Monday Preview: Diamondbacks at Pirates, Yankees at Angels

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MLB Monday Preview: Diamondbacks at Pirates, Yankees at Angels

Arizona Diamondbacks (11-11) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-7), 7:05 p.m. ET Zack Godley (1-1, 6.26 ERA) (ARZ) +125 / +1.5 runs (-180) / Over 7.5 runs (EVEN) Joe Musgrove (1-1, 0.81 ERA) (PIT) -140 / -1.5 runs (+150) / Under 7.5 runs (-120) The Pirates have a decided advantage in pitching over the Diamondbacks in Monday night's matchup at PNC Park. Joe Musgrove has been a revelation for the Pirates this season, allowing just two earned runs in his first three [...]

By Robert Criscola|April 22nd, 2019|Categories: MLB, SportsWire|Tags: Arizona Diamondbacks, baseball, Los Angeles Angels, mlb, New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates|

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Monday NHL Preview

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Stanley Cup Playoffs: Monday NHL Preview

In a pair of Game 6 matchups Monday, the defending champion Washington Capitals battle the Carolina Hurricanes on the road, while the Dallas Stars host the Nashville Predators. Washington Capitals (+105) at Carolina Hurricanes (-120), 7 p.m. ET After jumping out to a 2-0 series lead, it appeared Washington was headed for a sweep, but now the Caps are in a tough fight. The Hurricanes bounced back with 5-0 and 2-1 victories, but Washington ripped away momentum with a 6-0 [...]

By D.S. Williamson|April 22nd, 2019|Categories: NHL, SportsWire|Tags: Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, hockey, Nashville Predators, NHL, NHL Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals|

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Lowry Leads, Johnson Looms in RBC Heritage

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Lowry Leads, Johnson Looms in RBC Heritage

After a nearly four-hour rain delay, the PGA resumed the second round of the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links late Friday afternoon, but couldn’t get every round in. They’ll resume second-round play and begin the third round Saturday. Shane Lowry is the leader at 9-under, with Dustin Johnson, Trey Mullinax and Emiliano Grillo looming. Lowry has two more holes to play in the second round before starting the third round. His birdie on the 15th Friday put him [...]

By D.S. Williamson|April 19th, 2019|Categories: Golf, SportsWire|Tags: Dustin Johnson, golf, Harbour Town Golf Links, PGA, RBC Heritage, Shane Lowry, Trey Mullinax|

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Boxing: Saturday Matches to Watch

Boxing, SportsWire

Boxing: Saturday Matches to Watch

There is so much quality boxing Saturday, fans will have to make hard decisions to decide which matches to watch. New York Terence Crawford vs. Amir Khan, WBO Welterweight Title Khan is an exceptional fighter. He's got some of the fastest hands in the sport at any weight class, which always gives him a shot. The problem with Khan is he believes so much in his fast hands that he can easily get goaded into thinking he's at a safe [...]

By D.S. Williamson|April 19th, 2019|Categories: Boxing, SportsWire|Tags: boxing|

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Tennis: Monte-Carlo Masters Semifinals Preview

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Tennis: Monte-Carlo Masters Semifinals Preview

The ATP Monte-Carlo Masters semifinals take place Saturday, with Dusan Lajovic battling Daniil Medvedev and Borin Coric taking on Rafael Nadal. Dusan Lajovic vs. (10) Daniil Medvedev Lajovic handled Lorenzo Sonego in the quarterfinals 6-4, 7-5. It was Lajovic's fourth straight match where he didn't allow his opponent to win a set. Before defeating Sonego, he took care of Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-3. Lajovic's had no hiccups on his way to the semifinals. No other player left in the Monte-Carlo [...]

By D.S. Williamson|April 19th, 2019|Categories: SportsWire, Tennis|Tags: ATP, Daniil Medvedev, Dusan Lajovic, Fabio Fognini, Monte-Carlo Masters, Rafael Nadal, tennis|

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MLB Weekend Preview: Braves at Indians

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MLB Weekend Preview: Braves at Indians

An intriguing interleague series awaits this weekend, as the Atlanta Braves (9-9) head to Cleveland to take on the Indians (11-7). After rain postponed the opener Friday, here's what bettors should be watching for during the weekend series, with a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday. Saturday, Game 1, 4:10 p.m. ET Touki Toussaint (1-0, 0.00 ERA) (ATL) +130 / +1.5 runs (-170) / Over 7.5 runs (-115) Corey Kluber (1-2, 6.16 ERA) (CLE) -145 / -1.5 runs (+140) / Under 7.5 [...]

By Robert Criscola|April 19th, 2019|Categories: MLB, SportsWire|Tags: Atlanta Braves, baseball, Cleveland Indians, Corey Kluber, mlb, Touki Toussaint|

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UFC Fight Night 149 Preview

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UFC Fight Night 149 Preview

Alistair Overeem and Aleksei Oleinik headline UFC Fight Night 149, the promotion company's second trip to Russia, Saturday at Yubileyny Sports Palace in St. Petersburg. The 12-fight card features a battle between the No. 7 and No. 9 UFC heavyweights, along with the co-main event between lightweights Islam Makhachev (16-1) and Arman Tsarukyan (13-1). Dutch mixed martial artist Overeem is pursuing his first two-fight win streak since 2017, when he defeated Mark Hunt by knockout and Fabricio Werdum by majority [...]

By Ashley Anderson|April 19th, 2019|Categories: MMA, SportsWire, UFC|Tags: Aleksei Oleinik, Alistair Overeem, Fight Night 149, sports betting, UFC|

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Who Do Ya Like Podcast: Kentucky Derby Chat With VSIN’s Ron Flatter

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Who Do Ya Like Podcast: Kentucky Derby Chat With VSIN’s Ron Flatter

On this week's episode of the Who Do Ya Like Podcast over the Bet America Radio Network, host Scott Shapiro welcomes in the Vegas Stats & Information Network's Ron Flatter. Ron dives into the role Quirin Speed Points have played in the Kentucky Derby since the new points system has been in place. Scott and Ron also discuss their thoughts on some of the logical contenders on the first Saturday in May and perhaps a long shot that can spruce [...]

By Scott Shapiro|April 19th, 2019|Categories: B.A.R.N., BARN, Betting Tips, Horses, Kentucky Derby, Podcast, RacingWire, SportsWire|Tags: 2019 Kentucky Derby, bob baffert, Game Winner, Kentucky Derby, Maximum Security, Mike Smith, Omaha Beach, Roadster, sports betting|