This is the week 3 installment of our foray into the LVH Supercontest using our own proprietary, predictive models. Each week we run all the games and play the best results — whether we like them or not.  This week really shows our dedication and willingness to wholeheartedly follow a model. After a strong week 1 performance of 4-1,… Read more »
Hockey bettors know about the grand salami. It’s a nightly prop bet that allows bettors to wager on how many goals will be scored in all of that night’s games combined. The funny part: almost no one bets on hockey. It seemed strange to us that this kind of prop bet was offered on hockey… Read more »
During week 1 of our NFL Media Handicapping Contest, the participants combined for a heartbreaking 32.7% win rate against the spread. In week two, the field snapped back and went a combined 53.5% win rate. This week’s leaders were Pro Football Weekly’s Mike Wilkening (3-1-1), the UFC’s  Jon Anik (3-2-0) and Kegs ‘N Eggs writer Adam Kramer… Read more »
In tonight’s MNF match-up, two undefeated teams (yes, 1-0, but still) meet as the Peyton Manning led Broncos visit Matt Ryan  and the Falcons. Both teams looked impressive last week as Manning showed no signs of neck problems, throwing for over 250 yards and 2 TDs. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan picked up a nice road win  and cover… Read more »
Last year we created an NFL model that placed us just outside of the money in the SuperContest, the world’s largest NFL Handicapping Contest. This year we’ve tweaked the system and are sharing each week’s picks with you. Last week we headed into the Monday night games with a 3-0 record thanks to the Falcons,… Read more »
We’re hosting our first ever NFL Handicapping Challenge with media members from around the country. Each player picks 5 games against the spread. Now, these seasoned sports journalists got off to a bit of a shaky start. Well, actually, that’s being generous. The first week was a train wreck. Combined, the field went 18-37. … Read more »
Last year, the Green Bay Packers finished the year 15-1. This year, they’re already 0-1. In their home opener against the 49ers, the Packers were a 6 point favorite. And they lost outright 30-22. The Bears, meanwhile, cruised to an easy win over the Colts 41-21 (in a game where the Bears closed as 10… Read more »
You had to know Floyd Mayweather would, at some point, respond to the rumors that he bet $3 million on Michigan against Alabama. Michigan, of course, got smoked by Alabama and the world laughed at the idea that Floyd lost $3 million on that single game. But now Mayweather has denied the report. Of course,… Read more »
After what seemed like a lifetime of waiting, it’s finally football season again. And to help you increase the likelihood that this year is a profitable season for you, we’ve compiled a list of 14 essential betting tools for every football bettor. If we’ve missed anything, let us know in the comments. Or tweet us… Read more »
As you could probably tell from our coverage, we’re big fans of the LVH SuperContest (formerly Hilton SuperContest.) Last year, we tasked ourselves with the duty of creating a predictive model that would allow us to skyrocket up the charts so we could take home the $310,000 first place prize. Well, it didn’t happen. Our… Read more »
