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The National Football League (NFL) is easily the most popular sport in the United States, especially when it comes to betting. NFL betting puts up the biggest numbers every single year, and bettors are always looking for new betting options.

The NFL was founded all the way back in 1920 in Canton, Ohio, and that is where the Hall of Fame is located to this day. There were only a handful of teams in the league when it first started, but it didn’t take long for the league to grow.

There are now 32 teams in the NFL, and the league is broken up into two conferences and eight total divisions. Since the league just continues to be more and more popular, the league has added an extra regular season game for each team to play in.

NFL teams now play 17 total regular season games, and then the top seven teams in each conference advance to the postseason. The NFL regular season begins in September, and the Super Bowl is now played during the month of February.

When it comes to the NFL, the Super Bowl is the event that draws the most betting attention. This league isn’t going away anytime soon, and it’s actually started to become more of an international competition.

This article will not only cover the best NFL betting sites &amp; sportsbooks, but will also provide some tips on how to bet on the NFL.
<h3>Where to bet on NFL</h3>
Knowing where to find the best NFL sportsbooks is a big key if you want to have some success when wagering on this sport. Here are six of the best NFL sportsbooks to use, and all of them are going to be a little bit different.

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Best NFL Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Ospreys and Yellow Jackets. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ACC, and it's hosted by the Yellow Jackets at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA. Get ready to place your bets! This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 152.5 points, and Georgia Tech is favored by -12.5 vs. North Florida.</p><h3>NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: North Florida Ospreys +12.5</p><p>This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NORTH FLORIDA OSPREYS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.</li><li>Even though we have Georgia Tech winning straight-up, we like North Florida at +12.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Ospreys Grab a Win in Atlanta?</h3><p>North Florida opened their season with a decisive 90-66 win over Charleston Southern on Thursday. The Ospreys, who were -7.5 favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 147.5.</p> <p>North Florida led 42-35 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 31 points while scoring 48 of their own.</p><p>North Florida's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 90 points with a field goal percentage of 50.8%. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 29 threes for a 51.7% shooting percentage, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 63.5%.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly led the way with 26 points on 12-of-17 shooting, while Josh Harris added 23 points in just 22 minutes, hitting 8-of-11 shots. Liam Murphy was also efficient, knocking down 5-of-7 threes and finishing with 19 points in 19 minutes.</p><p>Despite North Florida's defensive struggles, they allowed 66 points in their previous game, with their opponent shooting 50% from the field on 32/63 shooting. This included 17/34 (50%) from two-point range.</p> <p>The Ospreys also gave up 15 three-pointers on 29 attempts, with their opponent shooting 51% from beyond the arc. North Florida sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 11 free throws (61%).</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Yellow Jackets?</h3><h3>Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Georgia Tech opened their season with an 85-62 win over West Georgia on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets were -23.5 point favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 147, which was right on the O/U line.</p> 

<p>Tech jumped out to a 50-29 lead by halftime but slowed down in the second half, scoring 35 points while allowing 33.</p><p>Georgia Tech put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 48.5% from the field. Their two-point shooting was a key factor, as they hit 63.4% (26/41) of their attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, going 7/27 (25.9%).</p> <p>Javian McCollum led the way with 18 points, hitting 3/6 from three-point range and adding 5 assists. The Yellow Jackets also dished out 20 assists as a team and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.</p><p>Georgia Tech's defense gave up 62 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field on 33 of 68 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 26 of 41 shooting, which is 63%.</p> <p>From three-point range, Georgia Tech held the other team to 7 of 27 shooting, or 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12, shooting 70%. Georgia Tech gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

North Florida Ospreys vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/10/24

Major League Baseball (MLB) might not be the most popular sport in the world to wager on, but it still presents a really good betting option. MLB betting comes in many different forms, and this is a season that presents plenty of betting opportunities as well.

Major League Baseball was founded all the way back in 1876, but the league has obviously gone through some major changes since that time. Most of the major rules are still in place, but the way that the game is played is now much different.

There are currently 30 teams in MLB, and every team plays 162 games during the regular season. MLB games typically start at the end of March, or early April, and the World Series wraps up during the first week of November.

MLB teams are split up into leagues and divisions, but there is now more crossover games than ever before. The American League and National League now operate under the same basic rules, and that keeps things similar regardless of what league you are looking at.

Knowing the best MLB betting sites &amp; sportsbooks is also important if you plan to bet on MLB, and this article will explore that as well. By the time you are done reading this article, you should be ready to bet on baseball.
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Here is a look at some of the best MLB sportsbooks that are out there in the industry:

Best MLB Betting Sites & Sportsbooks

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This article isn’t about me, but I’m going to make it about me for a second. I started working for BangTheBook in the spring of 2013. I’ve been very interested in the industry for over a decade. Things have changed in that span. While some things remain the same and some sportsbooks still operate in as risk-averse of a manner as they can, there are others out there pushing the envelope each and every day.

When you think of sports seasons, college football starts in August. The NFL starts in August. College basketball starts in November. The NBA and NHL start in October. Not in the sports betting industry. Seasons used to start maybe a month or two in advance in terms of season win totals and game lines. The futures market has always been a reminder of the 365-day transaction period for each and every league, but that was it.

As a big baseball fan, I’ve always been excited to see season win totals. It means that the snow and cold is almost over and that those warm summer nights at the ballpark are coming soon. Those season win totals used to open in March. Then they started opening in February at Atlantis Sportsbook in Reno.

Now, they open in January.

That’s because Jeff Davis, Matt Lindeman, and the odds team at Caesars Palace opened up MLB season win total betting odds on January 8, 2019. A willingness to take on some exposure and venture out into unexplored waters is something that a lot of entities won’t do. Caesars has regularly done it over the last few months and they deserve to be commended for that.

Alright, now for the odds themselves. As somebody who writes over 100,000 words on the MLB season year in and year out with my season win total previews and my MLB Betting Guide, these are certainly of interest to me.

My work had already begun in the baseball department, but there is an added pressure now to move forward at a heightened pace. I’ll refrain from calling out any win totals that I would bet right now at this very second because I haven’t done all of my research and there are still a lot of free agents to sign and players to trade, but it is phenomenal to have a baseline to keep in mind now with these teams.

Here are the odds as posted by Caesars Palace on January 8 (alphabetical by division; all juice was -110 at open):

Baltimore Orioles 59

Boston Red Sox 95.5

New York Yankees 96.5

Tampa Bay Rays 85.5

Toronto Blue Jays 76.5

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Chicago White Sox 74.5

Cleveland Indians 91.5

Detroit Tigers 67

Kansas City Royals 69

Minnesota Twins 84

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Houston Astros 97.5

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 83.5

Oakland Athletics 83

Seattle Mariners 74.5

Texas Rangers 70.5

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Atlanta Braves 84

Miami Marlins 65.5

New York Mets 83.5

Philadelphia Phillies 83

Washington Nationals 88.5

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Chicago Cubs 89

Cincinnati Reds 77

Milwaukee Brewers 83.5

Pittsburgh Pirates 78.5

St. Louis Cardinals 88.5

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Arizona Diamondbacks 77

Colorado Rockies 82

Los Angeles Dodgers 95

San Diego Padres 77.5

San Francisco Giants 73

For what it’s worth, these have $1,000 limits and are sure to have moved a little bit by now, but it’s still good to see MLB numbers this early in the process. The question now is how long these will stand alone in the market before other places either copy these numbers or post a set of their own.

It’s crazy to think spring when winter is only a few weeks old, but that’s what we’re able to do with this set of numbers and it means that it’s time for me to really get to work. We have big things planned for this year’s MLB offerings, so keep it tuned to BangTheBook.com for all your baseball betting needs.

Caesars Palace Posts MLB Season Win Total Odds

<p>The Eagles and Lancers are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lancers will host the game at Joan Perry Brock Center in Farmville, VA. The over/under for this game is set at 134 points, and the Lancers are the home favorites against the Eagles in a non-conference matchup.</p><h3>NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES VS LONGWOOD LANCERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Longwood Lancers -9</p><p>This game will be played at Joan Perry Brock Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, November 18th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE LONGWOOD LANCERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-66 in favor of the Lancers.</li><li>Not only will Longwood pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.</li></ul><h3>Will North Carolina Central Win on the Road?</h3><p>Heading into their third game of the season, North Carolina Central currently has a record of 0-2. In their previous five road games, which includes last year, North Carolina Central has a road record of 3-2. North Carolina Central has a current spread record of 0-2 heading into today's game. Over their last ten games, which includes last season, North Carolina Central is 4-3-1 against the spread.</p><p>In two games, North Carolina Central comes in with an over/under mark of 1-1-0, with their games averaging 136.5 points per game. In the Eagles' last five games, the combined scoring average stands at 79 points per game, accompanied by an over/under record of 2-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the North Carolina Central offense put up just 54 points vs. the Georgia Bulldogs. Overall, they are now averaging 82.5 points per game which is 93rd in the country. In terms of offense, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 218th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 237th in percentage and 116th in three-pointers made.</p><p>In the current season, the North Carolina Central defense has excelled, sitting 63rd in the nation by allowing 66.8 points per game. On average, opposing teams are hitting 4.8 threes per game vs. Longwood. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 20.1%.</p><h3>Can the Lancers Secure a Win at Home?</h3><p>Longwood comes into their third game of the season with a 1-1 overall record. Looking back to the previous year, Longwood has a 3-2 record in their last five games at home. Longwood's ATS performance heading into today's game stands at 1-1. When considering the school's previous three games, including those from last season, they have a 0-2 ATS record and an average scoring margin of +12.</p><p>Up to this point, games involving Longwood have had an average of 141.5 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 136.8 points. Their over/under record is 2-0-0. The Lancers' last five games have culminated with an average of 73 points per game and an over/under record of 3-1.</p><p>Coming off their recent game, the Longwood offense tallied 80 points in a matchup against Maryland Eastern Shore. Their field goal percentage for the game was 43.5%, and they made 2 threes. The top scorer for the Lancers was Szymon Zapala with 15 points, while Jesper Granlund also added 12 to the scoreboard.</p><p>So far this season, the Longwood defense has been performing well, ranking 21st in the country at 59.0 points allowed per contest. In their previous game vs. Maryland Eastern Shore, the Hawks finished with a field goal percentage of 33% and a total of 61 points vs. Longwood.</p>

North Carolina Central Eagles vs Longwood Lancers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/18/23

This BangTheBook article details a few key parameters fitting for an MLB season that concludes with a strong betting system that you can bet with confidence. I know I will be doing that. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

During a 162-game season teams will get scorching hot and icy cold for short periods of time. There are always outliers, for instance, as the St. Louis Cardinals went nuts in the last two months of last season. In a 60-game sprint, the peaks and valleys will not be as large and the urgency of teams to stop losing streaks will make the next game akin to a must-win environment.
<h3><strong>4-Game Losing Streaks</strong></h3>
Public opinion points to the Yankees juggernaut winning at least 40 games and some hecklers say they could win all 62 of the 60-games on the schedule. I meant that actually, but returning back to a serious tone if the Yankees, for instance, lose four straight games they will have to win 40 of 56 games to win the American League East, in my opinion. So, it depends on when the losing streak starts to rear its’ ugly head that does matter most.
<h3><strong>Getting Off to A Fast Start</strong></h3>
So, getting off to a fast start to the first 20 games will allow those teams a chance to recover from a four-game losing streak. If the goal is to get to 40-wins, then a team can have 20 losses (obviously) over the 60-game sprint. However, a four-game losing streak also means a total of just 16 losses over a 56-game sample size that is split in two parts by the four-game losing streak. That equates to a 0.714 win percentage over those 56-games, which few teams have ever attained.
Take the Phillies to Win the East

A fast start is what has made Bryce Harper a feared batter in April. I know it is July, but he is rested and motivated and is the type of player – like a Trout – that can carry a team on his back. I am swinging for the fences and putting a reasonable amount on the Phillies to win the NL East and the NL Pennant.
<h3><strong>The MLB 60-Game Sprint Betting System</strong></h3>
Since 2004, teams that are on a losing streak of not more than 4 games and have hit 15 extra-base-hits over their last three games are a solid 19-13 straight-up (SU) for 59.4% winning bets, averaging a -115 favorite betting line, and produced a handsome 15.1% return-on-investment (ROI). These teams are an even better 15-9 for 63% using the Run Line) and producing an eye-opening 25% ROI since 2004. Extra-base-hits are doubles, triples, and home runs. <span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><strong>So, we want teams that hit for power and average both and not just one or the other.</strong></span>
<h3><strong>What About the Pitching?</strong></h3>
Teams that are on no more than a 4-game losing streak, installed as not greater than a -135 favorite, and their bullpen has allowed no more than one run (earned or unearned) spanning the last three games have earned a SU 62-30 record for 67% winning bets and a solid 9.2% ROI since 2004.
<h3><strong>Second Game of a Double Header</strong></h3>
In the second game of a double-header teams that lost Game 1 and have no more than a 4-game losing streak, have a starting pitcher on the bump that completed seven or more innings of work, and are facing an opponent that has now won 8-of-10 games are a near-perfect 6-1. Teams playing the next day off a loss in this identical scenario have earned a 41-37 for 53% winning bets and a nice 7% ROI, but <span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><strong>an even more impressive 36-24 using the Run Line for a 16% ROI in games played since 2004</strong></span>.

Slicing the data set to include teams that have won at least 55% of their games improves the MLB 60-game betting system to a 14-11 SU record and a 7% ROI, but a jaw-dropping 15-7 record using the RL for a 32% ROI.
<h3><strong>Summary of the MLB 60-Game Sprint Betting System</strong></h3>
The takeaways from this MLB 60-game sprint betting system is to identify teams that are strong hitting teams that are near the top in the extra-base-hit category and need to stop a losing streak of not more than four games. Moreover, getting a starting pitcher that completed seven more innings of work or a hot bullpen that allowed one or fewer runs despite losing no more than four games is another money-making situation.

I will be updating this article once the season starts and it will otherwise, I am going to increase my ownership in ALL publicly-held craft beer companies and go visit Mr. Adam Burke so he can help guzzle them down with me on some desolate golf course he talks about on the Podcast. But seriously, stay safe, and if you are in any area, especially the area I live in, have respect for others and wear the mask. I am the first to admit it sucks to wear one, like doing the honey-do list (she will not read this, I hope), but it protects others, yourself, and is <span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><strong>respecting all people</strong></span>.

How to Bet A MLB 60-Game Season

<p>From Citi Field in New York, we have the Dodgers and Mets facing off in an NL matchup. The Dodgers are favored on the money line (-139) and have a record of 98-64, while the Mets are 2nd in the NL East with a record of 89-73.</p>

<p>First pitch for this one is set for 5:08 PM ET, and FS1 will be televising the game. Jack Flaherty will go for the Dodgers, while the Mets are starting David Peterson. Los Angeles is currently on a five-game winning streak.</p><h3>LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS NEW YORK METS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline -139</p><p>This game will be played at Citi Field at 5:08 ET on Friday, October 18th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE DODGERS VS METS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Dodgers winning by a score of 4 to 3</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Mets to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 7 runs and like the under</li></ul><p>Los Angeles cruised to a 10-2 win over the Mets in the most recent game of this series. The Dodgers had a huge 8th inning, scoring three runs in the 1st and adding seven more in the 2nd. As for the Mets, they scored their only two runs in the 3rd. Heading into the game, the Dodgers were favored at -132 on the money line.</p>

<p>Yoshinobu Yamamoto only went 4 1/3 innings for the Dodgers but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with eight strikeouts but issued five walks. Evan Phillips got the win out of the bullpen. Jose Quintana had a rough outing for the Mets, taking the loss.</p>

<p>Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani each homered for the Dodgers, while Mark Vientos went deep for the Mets. Betts, Tommy Edman, and Enrique Hernandez each had two hits and three RBIs for Los Angeles' offense.</p><h3>Dodgers Records & Stats</h3><p>Leading their series against the Mets 3-1, the Dodgers are on the road for game five. Los Angeles finished the regular season with a 98-64 record, going 52-29 at home and 46-35 on the road. They’ve won five straight games overall and three in a row on the road. As favorites, they went 97-54 this season.</p> 

<p>Los Angeles posted an 88-83 run line record this year, including 45-40 on the road. They’ve covered the run line in four consecutive road games. The Dodgers’ games have averaged 9.4 total runs, while today’s over/under is set at 7.5 runs. Their over/under record is 97-69, with the over hitting in their last four games.</p><p>Jack Flaherty has made 28 starts this season, and he comes into the game with a record of 13-7 and an ERA of 3.17. For the year, he has pitched 162 innings and has a WHIP of 1.07. Flaherty's last outing came on October 13th vs. the Mets, where he picked up the win, going seven innings and not giving up a run. In that outing, he gave up six hits and two walks. Looking back further, he has given up at least two homers in three of his last four outings. Flaherty has a total of 24 homers allowed this season.</p><p>Shohei Ohtani has been a force in the Dodgers lineup this season, as he is batting .310 with a league-leading 130 RBIs and 54 home runs, which is also the best mark in the league. Ohtani has gone deep twice in his past five games, but he is just 4/18 in that stretch. Teoscar Hernandez is also a big power threat for the Dodgers, as he is 2nd on the team with 33 homers and is batting .272.</p>

<p>Los Angeles comes into the game with the league's best OPS and slugging percentage, while also leading the league in isolated power. As a team, they are averaging 5.2 runs per game and have been even better on the road, averaging 5.5 runs per contest.</p><h3>Mets Records & Stats</h3><p>Facing a must-win game five, the Mets are looking to avoid elimination as they trail the Dodgers 3-1 in this series. New York finished the regular season with an 89-73 record, including a 46-35 mark at home and 43-38 on the road. The Mets have lost two straight games at home and as the underdog.</p> <p>New York’s run line record for the season is 89-84, and they’ve dropped their last two at home against the run line. As favorites, their run line record is 46-53, while they’re 43-31 as underdogs. The Mets’ games have averaged 9 runs this season, while today’s over/under line sits at 7.5 runs. The over has hit in four consecutive games for New York.</p><p>Left-hander David Peterson gets the start for the Mets today as he faces the Dodgers. This year, he has made 21 starts, and his record is 10-3 with a 2.90 ERA. Peterson's WHIP for the season is 1.29. In his last outing, he went 2 1/3 innings out of the bullpen, giving up two earned runs, three hits, and one homer. Before that outing, he hadn't given up a homer in three straight appearances. Peterson has made 12 quality starts this year and is averaging 7.51 strikeouts per nine innings. So far, he has given up eight homers at home and 3.42 walks per nine innings.</p><p>Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso have been a great 1-2 punch for the Mets this season, as they are the team's top two home run hitters and have combined for 179 RBIs. Lindor is batting .273 for the season and has gone deep 33 times, which is 11th in the league. Alonso is just ahead of him in the team's home run race and is batting .240 overall. Over his last nine games, Mark Vientos is batting .368 with four homers and 10 RBIs.</p>

<p>Overall, the Mets are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.7 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 4.8 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .246 and have the 6th best home run total in the league.</p>