NFL training camps are underway, and season win totals are taking center stage.
But Adam Burke argues that if you have a strong opinion on a team, you shouldn’t stop at the standard number.
Alternate win totals reward conviction. If you believe a team is going to blow past its posted total—or fall well short—you can often get a much better payout by betting an alternate number that reflects your confidence.
Instead of asking, “Will this team go Over 8.5?” Adam asks a different question:
“How right do I think I am?”
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Friday means a full MLB schedule, and Greg Peterson has broken down every matchup and come up with his favorite plays.
The AI Betting Lab is back with today’s MLB totals, player prop recommendations and Opta AI projections. Picks and projections typically post 2–3 hours before first pitch.
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Saturday features three outstanding stakes races, and Aaron Halterman joins Marc Malusis (in for Mike Somich) to preview the weekend’s biggest betting opportunities.
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The UFC heads to Abu Dhabi on Saturday (early here) as Magomed Ankalaev meets Azamat Guskov in the main event.
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