The World Cup begins today.
And according to CNBC’s Contessa Brewer, it could become the biggest sports betting event in history.
👉 Why the World Cup could set betting records →
There’s still time to enter the Splash Sports $1 million World Cup Survivor contest.
Scroll down for details and Day 1 World Cup coverage.
And according to CNBC’s Contessa Brewer, it could become the biggest sports betting event in history.
👉 Why the World Cup could set betting records →
There’s still time to enter the Splash Sports $1 million World Cup Survivor contest.
Scroll down for details and Day 1 World Cup coverage.
🏀 Comeback Of All Comebacks
I guess it was too much to ask that the Knicks cover.
They did, however, stage the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history to take a 3-1 lead over the Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Down by as many as 29 points in the first half, New York rallied to win 107-106. The Knicks failed to cover the closing -2 at Circa (-2.5 at DraftKings), but bettors holding New York futures tickets probably aren’t complaining.
Game 5 is Saturday in San Antonio, with the Spurs opening as 5- to 5.5-point favorites.
Zach Cohen’s NBA Report
With 9:27 left in the third quarter, San Antonio led 81-52 and appeared headed toward a series-tying victory.
However, this Knicks team doesn’t know the meaning of the word quit.
As New York chipped away at the lead, it felt increasingly inevitable. The comeback was completed when OG Anunoby tipped in the go-ahead basket with 1.2 seconds remaining — the first lead change of the entire game.
The Knicks are now -500 favorites to win the NBA Finals. Anunoby has climbed to +275 to win Finals MVP, behind only Jalen Brunson (-140). Victor Wembanyama sits third at +400.
👉 Track Game 5 betting splits →
👉 KillerSports contest leaderboard (Gill Alexander has clinched the victory) →
They did, however, stage the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history to take a 3-1 lead over the Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Down by as many as 29 points in the first half, New York rallied to win 107-106. The Knicks failed to cover the closing -2 at Circa (-2.5 at DraftKings), but bettors holding New York futures tickets probably aren’t complaining.
Game 5 is Saturday in San Antonio, with the Spurs opening as 5- to 5.5-point favorites.
Zach Cohen’s NBA Report
With 9:27 left in the third quarter, San Antonio led 81-52 and appeared headed toward a series-tying victory.
However, this Knicks team doesn’t know the meaning of the word quit.
As New York chipped away at the lead, it felt increasingly inevitable. The comeback was completed when OG Anunoby tipped in the go-ahead basket with 1.2 seconds remaining — the first lead change of the entire game.
The Knicks are now -500 favorites to win the NBA Finals. Anunoby has climbed to +275 to win Finals MVP, behind only Jalen Brunson (-140). Victor Wembanyama sits third at +400.
👉 Track Game 5 betting splits →
👉 KillerSports contest leaderboard (Gill Alexander has clinched the victory) →
⚽ Meet The World Cup Team
The World Cup begins today with Mexico-South Africa (3 p.m. ET, Fox), so I want to introduce the crew that will provide insights over the next five weeks.
Nigel Seeley has been VSiN’s soccer analyst since 2018 and will provide daily Best Bets throughout the tournament.
👉 Nigel’s World Cup preview and group-stage bets →
Alex Crook, talkSPORT’s chief soccer correspondent, will join VSiN programming throughout the tournament.
👉 Watch clips from VSiN’s World Cup guests →
Alex Blowers, who previously wrote for NBC Sports Edge, has already posted his betting preview for today’s opener. FYI: Alex is also VSiN’s chief engineer.
👉 Mexico-South Africa plays →
Luke DiVasta, Follow The Money’s producer, has already filed his prediction for the United States opener against Paraguay.
👉 USA-Paraguay plays →
Nigel Seeley has been VSiN’s soccer analyst since 2018 and will provide daily Best Bets throughout the tournament.
👉 Nigel’s World Cup preview and group-stage bets →
Alex Crook, talkSPORT’s chief soccer correspondent, will join VSiN programming throughout the tournament.
👉 Watch clips from VSiN’s World Cup guests →
Alex Blowers, who previously wrote for NBC Sports Edge, has already posted his betting preview for today’s opener. FYI: Alex is also VSiN’s chief engineer.
👉 Mexico-South Africa plays →
Luke DiVasta, Follow The Money’s producer, has already filed his prediction for the United States opener against Paraguay.
👉 USA-Paraguay plays →
$1 Million On The Line — World Cup Survivor
Enter the Splash Sports $1M High Stakes World Cup Survivor contest.
It’s $1,000 to enter for a chance at $1 million.
The deadline is before today’s opener (3 p.m. ET).
New players using promo code VSIN receive:
• 50% deposit match up to $100
• Free QuickPicks entry up to $20
• 100% QuickPicks payout boost on an entry up to $20
👉 Enter the contest →
Enter the Splash Sports $1M High Stakes World Cup Survivor contest.
It’s $1,000 to enter for a chance at $1 million.
The deadline is before today’s opener (3 p.m. ET).
New players using promo code VSIN receive:
• 50% deposit match up to $100
• Free QuickPicks entry up to $20
• 100% QuickPicks payout boost on an entry up to $20
👉 Enter the contest →
🏒 Goals, Goals And More Goals
The bonkers Stanley Cup Final resumes tonight (8 ET, ABC) in Raleigh with the series tied at 2-2.
The first four games have produced 33 goals, the highest four-game total in a Stanley Cup Final since Islanders-North Stars in 1981.
Circa lists Carolina as a -155 favorite for Game 5.
At Polymarket, the Hurricanes are priced at a 59% probability of winning Game 5 and a 57% probability of winning the Stanley Cup.
👉 Download the Polymarket app and use code BUZZ for $50 free on your first trade →
Trading not available in all jurisdictions. Check local regulations before trading. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply.
👉 Jonathan Davis’ Game 5 Best Bets →
The first four games have produced 33 goals, the highest four-game total in a Stanley Cup Final since Islanders-North Stars in 1981.
Circa lists Carolina as a -155 favorite for Game 5.
At Polymarket, the Hurricanes are priced at a 59% probability of winning Game 5 and a 57% probability of winning the Stanley Cup.
👉 Download the Polymarket app and use code BUZZ for $50 free on your first trade →
Trading not available in all jurisdictions. Check local regulations before trading. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply.
👉 Jonathan Davis’ Game 5 Best Bets →
🎤 Beyond The Booth
Join Mitch Moss and Pauly Howard this Saturday at Circa Las Vegas for an afternoon of stories, betting talk and behind-the-scenes insight.
👉 Reserve your spot →
👉 Reserve your spot →
⚾ What Happens When The Total Is 14.5?
After 29 runs were scored in the opener of the Brewers-Athletics series in Las Vegas, the betting market kept pushing totals higher.
The total reached 14.5 on Wednesday night.
Final score: Athletics 4, Brewers 3.
The last two games both stayed Under despite the inflated totals.
Greg Peterson is back with his Thursday card and projections for today’s getaway-day schedule.
👉 Greg’s Thursday plays →
👉 More MLB betting analysis →
👉 Today’s top MLB player prop projections →
The total reached 14.5 on Wednesday night.
Final score: Athletics 4, Brewers 3.
The last two games both stayed Under despite the inflated totals.
Greg Peterson is back with his Thursday card and projections for today’s getaway-day schedule.
👉 Greg’s Thursday plays →
👉 More MLB betting analysis →
👉 Today’s top MLB player prop projections →
⛳ U.S. Open Week Starts In Canada
The RBC Canadian Open is the final tuneup before next week’s U.S. Open.
Wes Reynolds explains why he’s backing Brooks Koepka and offers his full betting card.
👉 Wes’ RBC Canadian Open picks →
👉 Listen to Long Shots →
👉 Watch Long Shots →
Wes Reynolds explains why he’s backing Brooks Koepka and offers his full betting card.
👉 Wes’ RBC Canadian Open picks →
👉 Listen to Long Shots →
👉 Watch Long Shots →
