You could feel it Thursday inside Circa Sports.
The sportsbook was buzzing as football returned with the Hall of Fame Game, Bet Bash brought hundreds of sports bettors to Las Vegas and—because this is Vegas—the Miss Grand USA Bikini Contest was taking place simultaneously at Stadium Swim.
The Hall of Fame Game also served as an early reminder heading into football season: Pay attention to Steve Makinen’s betting trends.
Yesterday Steve noted that the Over had cashed in four consecutive Hall of Fame Games despite totals in the mid-30s.
Make it five in a row. Carolina’s 33-30 victory over Arizona easily cleared Thursday night’s total of 35.5. The Panthers covered the -1.5.
That’s not a recommendation to blindly chase trends. The value comes from understanding why a trend exists—and whether the same factors are still in play.
I also would note that Haynes King scrambled for the winning TD on the final play — one of Adam Burke’s handicapping angles that led him to pick the Panthers.Week 1 of the preseason begins Thursday, and VSiN will have previews, best bets and betting trends throughout the week.
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Which teams are worth betting to win their division before the stretch run?
Steve Makinen simulated the remainder of the season using current power ratings, injury situations and each team’s remaining schedule to project the playoff race—and identify futures bets that still offer value.
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Greg Peterson expects a pitchers’ duel Friday in Philadelphia.
New Blue Jays starter Jose Soriano has historically been much better on the road, while Phillies ace Zack Wheeler enters with a 2.49 ERA and one of baseball’s best strikeout-to-walk ratios. Add in Toronto’s league-worst offense, and Greg expects runs to be at a premium.
Best Bet: Blue Jays vs. Phillies Under 8.5
Greg’s Projected Total: 7.9 runs
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Horse racing is entering a new era.
Churchill Downs Incorporated and the New York Racing Association have announced a groundbreaking new championship series for 3-year-olds, signaling a major shift away from the traditional Triple Crown model.
The VSiN At The Track podcast explains what the changes mean for the sport, while this weekend’s Saratoga card features three Grade 1 races:
- Whitney Stakes
- Fourstardave Stakes
- Saratoga Derby
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🎾 Tennis: Zach Cohen has today’s best bets from the ATP and WTA tours in Montreal and Toronto.
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🥊 UFC Vegas 120: Rob Moreno’s predictive model and Lou Finocchiaro break down Saturday’s card, headlined by Gamrot vs. Salkilld.
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