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sports5 months ago

2025 3M Open: Favorites, Sleeper Picks, and Viewing Guide

Chris Gotterup is the favorite to win the 2025 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities, coming off recent successes including a Scottish Open win and a third-place finish at The Open, with other contenders like Jake Knapp also in the mix. The tournament is a key event for Ryder Cup and FedExCup standings, with betting odds highlighting Gotterup and others as top contenders.

sports7 months ago

Pacers and Thunder Set for 2025 NBA Finals Showdown

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the overwhelming favorites to win the NBA Finals this year, with the shortest odds in 20 seasons, facing the Indiana Pacers in the series opener. The Thunder, returning to the Finals for the first time since 2013, are heavily favored over the Pacers, who were long shots at the start of the season but made a surprising playoff run. Historically, underdogs with similar odds rarely win the championship.

sportsgolf1 year ago

"AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Big Names, Storm Impacts, and Pro Debuts in 2024"

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am sees a shift in betting trends as favorites like Tony Finau and Jordan Spieth attract action, while longshots like Brendon Todd and Jason Day also garner interest. The weather forecast has bettors considering players who can handle adverse conditions, with Europeans like Tommy Fleetwood gaining attention. Niche market plays and first round specials are also drawing bets, with the potential for a fifth triple-digit outright winner of the season.

sports2 years ago

"NBA Season Preview: Celtics and Bucks Favored for Title, Entertaining Teams to Watch, and Sizzling Beefs"

The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks are the top favorites to win the NBA championship this season, according to sportsbooks. Both teams have similar odds, with the Celtics slightly ahead at +380 and the Bucks at +400. The defending champion Denver Nuggets follow at +420, with the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors also considered contenders. The Celtics and Bucks are also favored to win the NBA Cup, the new in-season tournament. The Los Angeles Lakers have received the most support from bettors, while the Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Portland Trail Blazers are considered long shots. Nikola Jokic is the favorite for regular-season MVP, and Victor Wembanyama is the odds-on favorite for Rookie of the Year. The season begins with the Nuggets hosting the Lakers and the Warriors hosting the Suns.

sports2 years ago

"2023 British Open: Top Contenders and Viewing Guide"

Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are the top betting favorites entering the 2023 British Open at Royal Liverpool, with McIlroy listed at 9-1 and Scheffler at 6-1. Jon Rahm, Cameron Smith, and Viktor Hovland round out the top five favorites. Rickie Fowler has seen a significant rise in his odds, going from 100-1 to the fourth betting favorite. Other contenders include Patrick Cantlay, Xander Schauffele, and Tyrrell Hatton. Sleepers to watch out for include Bryson DeChambeau and Tony Finau.