Duke at North Carolina betting line, preview and pick

Duke is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings, but 5-5 ATS. The over/under has gone 5-5, as well. The home team is just 3-7 ATS in the last 10 when these teams get together.

Legalized sports betting hangs in balance with New Jersey appeal hearing

A federal appeals court will hold an en banc rehearing in New Jersey's fight against the NCAA and U.S. professional sports leagues, which oppose a law legalizing Las Vegas-style sports betting.

Iowa State at Baylor betting line, preview and pick

Michigan at Ohio State betting line, preview and pick

This rivalry may not pack the same punch on the court as it does on the football field, but this will be a fun one. These teams have split the last 10 meetings, going 5-5 ATS each, as well.

West Virginia at Texas betting line, pick and preview

These two teams played a slugfest — a 56-49 Texas win — on Jan. 20 in Morgantown.

American Pharoah's breeding career begins

Breeding season in Kentucky officially begins Monday, but Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has already gotten his first taste of the action. With a much-older partner, to boot.

SI swimsuit legend remains inspiration, glad she posed nude in Playboy at 50

You won't see aging supermodel Carol Alt pose nude in Playboy ever again. In fact, the bare-it-all days are over for anyone featured in the iconic "lifestyle and entertainment" publication. But Alt is glad she did when she had the chance.

Former Hawk Ivan Johnson banned from Philippines league; also banned in Korea

The Philippine Basketball Association lacks a vetting process on discipline, apparently.

Texas A&M at LSU betting line, preview and pick

LSU had been getting back on track until a sloppy effort at South Carolina end its three-game covering streak. The Tigers had gone 0-6 ATS before that.

Bettor parlays all nine Thursday NHL overs, wins $33,411

Scoring is down in the NHL this year. But don't tell that to this bettor at Primm Valley Casino Resort in Nevada.

Purdue at Michigan betting line, preview and pick

Purdue beat Michigan 87-70 at home last month, and both teams are just 1-4 ATS in their last five conference games.

NBA All-Star Game odds, prop bets — Will Kobe take the most shots?

What happens when the best basketball players in the world gather for a game in which defense is discouraged? An over/under of 313, that's what.

Dayton at Rhode Island betting line, preview and pick

Dayton has been a good bet in the Atlantic 10 this year, going 7-4 ATS. The Flyers are 4-1 ATS as a road favorite and have won eight straight games (5-3 ATS in that span).

USC at Arizona State betting line, preview and pick

USC has been one of the nation's surprise teams this year, and bettors are backing them without fail against a weaker Arizona State. Seventy percent of spread bets are coming in on the Trojans.

UCLA at Arizona betting line, preview and pick

UCLA upended Arizona as a 3-point home dog about a month ago. That game went well over the total of 152 in an 87-84 win.

Sportsbook releases odds on next Knicks head coach

Every team with a head coaching vacancy seems to want Warriors' assistant Luke Walton to be their man. European sports book Bookmaker gives the Knicks a realistic chance to land him.

MLB season win totals released in Reno — Expectations tempered for Cubs

Baseball bettors have reached another milestone in the offseason.

Grammy Awards odds — Taylor Swift's '1989' should clean up

The Grammy's are on Monday, and Taylor Swift will probably win a bunch of awards if oddsmakers are right.

Washington at Utah betting line, preview and pick

Two of the best OVER teams in the Pac-12 meet tonight in Salt Lake with a reasonable total.

Loyola Chicago at Bradley betting preview and pick — Lowest college total of the season

Do you love offense? Then you've come to the wrong place. The total between Loyola Chicago and Bradley, at 120.5, is the lowest in college basketball this season.

LSU at South Carolina betting line, preview and pick

LSU has covered three straight, starting with a narrow home loss to Oklahoma as a 3.5-point dog. The Tigers have still been one of the worst ATS teams in the country.

Iowa State at Texas Tech betting line, preview and pick

Texas Tech started the year as one of the country's best ATS teams, but since Big 12 play began, the Red Raiders have gone ice cold.

Presidential race odds update — Trump back in GOP driver's seat

Trump is even money at William Hill sports book in the UK after dropping back to 3-to-1 following his loss to Ted Cruz in the Iowa caucus.

Pittsburgh at Miami betting line, preview and pick

Spread betting is about split on this game, but the number has come down a point since opening at 8.5.

West Virginia at Kansas betting line, preview and pick

West Virginia did "upset" Kansas 74-63 as a small home underdog on Jan. 12. That game went well under the total of 156.

Michigan State at Purdue betting line, preview and pick

Purdue has struggled against the number lately, going 1-4 ATS in its last five and 5-6 in Big Ten play. However, the Boilermakers are 7-3 ATS as a home favorite this year.

NBA slam dunk, 3-point contest odds — LaVine, Curry favored to repeat

Irish book Paddy Power has released odds on the three events, with the Skills Challenge the most wide open. Stephen Curry has already dropped from +170 to +130 to win the three-point contest, which he won last season.

Odds posted for 2017 Super Bowl — Steelers, Pats, Seahawks co-favorites

With this year's wrapped up, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has already posted odds on next year's Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Nevada Super Bowl betting handle shatters record, but still just a drop in the bucket

The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced Monday that $132.5 million was bet on Super Bowl 50 across the state's nearly 200 sports books, shattering the record of $119.4 million set two years ago.

Hypothetical NFL offseason arrest, crime odds

In seven months, there will be football to bet on again. That's a lot of down time for both bettors and players.

Thunder at Warriors betting line, preview and pick — Highest NBA total since 2010

It's hard not to get excited for a game like this, and even harder when the total is an astronautical 230 — the highest since 2010 and among the top 20 highest we found, ever. 60 percent of bettors are on the OVER, with more than 65 percent on the Warriors.

Super Bowl 50 betting odds, game pick, prop bet picks — All you need to bet Panthers-Broncos

Looking to bet on the Super Bowl between the Panthers and Broncos? We've got all the betting information you need, from a pick against the spread to the weirdest prop bets to historical odds to historical trends, and plenty more.

Sports betting terms, definitions for beginners to get ready for Super Bowl 50

Leading up to the biggest football game of the year, there are plenty of people who want to get betting action down. So here are your questions about sports betting terms as it pertains to the Super Bowl, answered.

Book posts odds on an NFL team moving to Las Vegas by 2018

The NFL has long been opposed to having a team in Las Vegas and is staunchly opposed to legalized sports betting in the United States. But that sentiment has changed.

Super Bowl public betting percentage report — Some Broncos money shows up

Bettors haven't had faith in the Broncos for much of the season, and that hasn't changed in the Super Bowl. The Panthers are getting 76 percent of ticket bets and 91 percent of total money on the point spread at William Hill sports book in Las Vegas.

Super Bowl alternate point spreads, scoring margin props

Think the Panthers are going to steamroll the Broncos on Sunday? There are plenty of bets for that. Think the Broncos will blowout the Panthers? There are some bets for that, too, and they pay better.

UConn at Memphis betting line, preview and pick

UConn is 4-1 ATS in its last five games, the only loss coming in a 1-point defeat to Cincinnati as a 2-point favorite. Memphis has been going the other way at 3-6 ATS in conference play.

Super Bowl odds update — Some books going back to Panthers -5

Last week, we were wondering just how big a favorite the Panthers could be. Now, three days before the Super Bowl, Broncos money is starting to push books back the other way.

Ohio State at Wisconsin betting line, preview and pick

The UNDER has hit in three straight and four of the last five meetings between these two teams.

Texas A&M at Vanderbilt betting line, preview and pick

Vandy hasn't covered in three straight and is 2-6 ATS in conference play. A&M pulled away from Iowa State late last week to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite, but the Aggies are just 3-5 ATS in the SEC.

Nuggets at Jazz betting line, preview and pick

The Linemakers' Micah Roberts likes the dog tonight and will take the Nuggets at +7 or better.

Five-star DT Derrick Brown signs with Auburn

Brown had 106 total tackles, 42 for loss, and 12 sacks as a senior in 2015.

Notre Dame at Miami betting line, preview and pick

Miami is 7-2-1 ATS at home this year.

Maryland at Nebraska betting line, preview and pick

More than 75 percent of bettors are backing the Terps in this game.

Creighton at Villanova betting line, preview and pick

Oddsmakers have really caught up to Villanova, which is 0-5 ATS in its last five.

Middleweight title bout betting odds — Alvarez heavy favorite over Khan

Britain's Amir Khan enters his May 7 WBC middleweight title bout in Las Vegas against Mexico's Canelo Alvarez as a big underdog.

Cross-sport Super Bowl props — Get the most entertainment value for your dollar

Looking to get the most entertainment value for your betting dollar? Then look no further than the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook's cross-sport Super Bowl props.

Clemson at Wake Forest betting line and pick

Clemson has been good against the number all year while Wake has lost six straight and is just 2-3-1 ATS over that span.

Indiana at Michigan betting line and pick

Almost 70 percent of bettors are backing Michigan in this game. Almost 80 percent of over/under bets have come in on the OVER.

West Virginia at Iowa State betting line and pick

Iowa State is 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS against WVU since the Mountaineers joined the conference in 2012.

NHL Stanley Cup odds — Any value to be found as season hits pivotal stretch?

The NHL season hits a pivotal stretch Tuesday night when teams resume play following the All-Star break. The Caps, Blackhawks and Kings are the favorites, with the Rangers, Stars, Ducks and Lightning shortly behind.

Brazil, Rio face difficult financial decisions ahead of Summer Olympics

Less than six months from the Olympics, Brazil and Rio de Janeiro face a handful of financial decisions related to the 2016 Summer Games.

Most bet Super Bowl props — Differences in novice and seasoned bettors show

One instance in which there's a big disparity between seasoned and novice football bettors is in Super Bowl prop wagering. A first-time bettor, as they often do with the moneyline on a game like this, are looking for bets with good payouts at plus money, while seasoned bettors are looking for value anywhere they can find it.

Presidential race odds update — Trump falls after loss in Iowa

Despite entering as the heavy favorite, Donald Trump lost Monday's Iowa Caucus and has fallen in William Hill UK's presidential race odds.

50 novelty, weird Super Bowl 50 prop bets

In the grand scheme of things, most Super Bowl props aren't particularly exciting. They involve player yardage, scoring margins and touchdowns. But there's a small chunk that we can all appreciate.

Oregon at Arizona State betting line, pick and preview

75 percent of bets are on Oregon in this game at what most would consider a short number for this matchup.

Pro Bowl betting preview and pick — Total drops five points

Should you bet on the Pro Bowl? Maybe not. Can you? Absolutely.

Maryland at Ohio State betting line, preview and pick

Maryland beat Ohio State 100-65 two weeks ago as a 10.5-point favorite. But the Buckeyes have since covered three straight and are 6-3 ATS in Big Ten play.

NHL All-Star skills competition betting odds

Sports Interaction posted odds on each skills competition event, installing Patrick Kane (accuracy shootout) and Shea Weber (hardest shot) as the only odds-on favorites. Both players won those respective events last season.

Oklahoma at LSU betting line, preview and pick

LSU hasn't covered in six straight games and is one of the worst ATS teams in college basketball.

Spurs at Cavaliers betting line, preview and pick

Even without Tim Duncan, the Spurs have moved from a pick'em to -2 against the Cavs in Cleveland.

Virginia at Louisville betting line, preview and pick

UVA is 2-6 ATS in ACC play and hasn't covered in four straight games, while Louisville is 2-5 ATS in conference.

Clemson at Florida State betting line, preview and pick

Clemson has covered EIGHT straight games, seven of those as an underdog.

NHL All-Star Game prop bets, odds — John Scott favored to win MVP

The legend of John Scott is reached epic proportions. If he wins All-Star Game MVP after the league tried to run him out of the game, it'll be icing on the cake.

Super Bowl 50 public betting percentages — Panthers still getting all the love

We're nine days from the Super Bowl, and still, no one wants to bet on the Broncos.

Westgate releases nearly 400 Super Bowl props

The Vegas book has released nearly 400 prop bets for Super Bowl 50, ranging from alternate point spreads to cross-sport props like DeAndre Jordan free throws in Sunday's game at the Heat vs. total field goals by the Panthers and Broncos.

Nets at Mavericks betting line, preview and pick

After heading into the new year as one of the league's best ATS teams, the Nets are 3-11 ATS in 2016.

Rockets at Thunder betting line, preview and pick

The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings between these two teams.

Yes, there's a point spread on the Puppy Bowl

When we say you can bet on anything surrounding the Super Bowl, we're only half kidding.

Super Bowl quarterback props — Newton projected for better day, but not by much

Oddsmakers don't forecast much different performances from Peyton Manning and Cam Newton in Super Bowl 50.

Michigan State at Northwestern betting line, preview and pick

Sparty snapped a three-game losing streak with a home win over Maryland on Saturday and now faces a Northwestern team that's 4-6 ATS at home this season.

Notre Dame at Syracuse betting line, preview and pick

Demetrius Jackson, Notre Dame's leading scorer, will miss Thursday's game with a hamstring injury.

Iowa at Maryland betting line, preview and pick

Spread betting is split on this game, but almost 80 percent of bets on the total are coming in on the OVER, per Sports Insights.

Super Bowl odds update — Several books move to Panthers -6

Ten days from the Super Bowl, a consensus on the point spread has still not been reached with Panthers money driving the line up to -6 at offshore books Sportsbook.ag, GT Bets, Bookmaker, Cris and Atlantis Reno in Nevada.

Presidential race odds update — Trump odds-on to win Republican nomination

Ahead of Thursday night's Republican debate, William Hill UK released updated odds on the United States presidential race.

Super Bowl touchdown props — Greg Olsen favored to score first

There are few things surrounding the Super Bowl you can't bet on, and even fewer related to touchdowns.

Americans will bet $4.2 billion — $4.1 billion illegally — on Super Bowl, AGA estimates

That $4.2 billion represents about five percent of the $95 billion the AGA estimated Americans would bet during this football season. It estimated $2 billion of that would be wagered legally.

Texas A&M at Arkansas basketball betting line, preview and pick

The Aggies smacked the Razorbacks 92-69 to open SEC play in early January as 11-point favorites. It went over the total of 151.

Baylor at Oklahoma State basketball betting line, preview and pick

Nearly 75 percent of bettors are backing Baylor in this game.

Pittsburgh at Clemson basketball betting line, preview and pick

Clemson enters this game 5-2 O/U in conference play, while Pitt is 3-3 O/U after its offense stalled the last few weeks.

Super Bowl penalty props — Broncos totals set higher than Panthers

No one wants to see officials decide the Super Bowl. But if you're making a few bucks because of it, you can't complain.

Super Bowl 50 betting line, odds update — Panthers creep to -5.5 at some books

We're still waiting for the Super Bowl 50 line to settle. As of Tuesday afternoon, it hasn't.

Mississippi State at South Carolina betting line, preview and pick

About 75 percent of spread bets have come in on the Gamecocks at -8.5.

Georgia at LSU betting line, preview and pick

LSU is in a brutal sandwich spot coming off a thrilling victory at Alabama before hosting No. 1 Oklahoma in the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Saturday.

Creighton at Georgetown betting line, preview and pick

Georgetown is 4-0 ATS in its last four as a favorite after going 0-4 before that.

Indiana at Wisconsin betting line, preview and pick

Indiana survived, 59-58, at home against Wisconsin as a 7.5-point favorite in early January. It went way under the total of 144.

Super Bowl betting trends and historical odds

Much of history in sports betting gets quickly outdated. But is there anything we can gather to help handicap Super Bowl 50 between the Broncos and Panthers?

Super Bowl MVP odds — Cam Newton, then everyone else

The positional breakdown for 49 Super Bowl MVPs goes like this — 27 QBs, 9 defensive players, 7 RBs, 6 WRs and one return man. A running back has not won since Terrell Davis in 1998.

Where is the early betting action falling in Super Bowl 50?

We're still two weeks away from the Super Bowl, and betting action has already shifted the betting line more than a point.

Super Bowl opening line — Early action pushes Panthers to -4

Super Bowl teams are set, and with that comes the opening betting line.

East-West Shrine Game betting line, preview and pick

Bon Jovi is a coach for the East. So if you like Bon Jovi, take the two points. If you don't lay them.

NFL public betting percentage report — Favorites getting all the love

At this stage of the NFL season, public money far outweights professional money. But where is the public standing on this weekend's conference championship games?

Heat at Raptors betting line, preview and pick

The Heat are banged up — Hassan Whiteside, Luol Deng, Dwyane Wade and Goran Dragic won't play Friday. But are we willing to back Miami catching 12 points?

Bulls at Celtics betting line, preview and pick

NBA teams coming off a 30-plus point loss this season are 12-3 ATS in their next game. The Bulls lost by 31 to the Warriors on Wednesday.

Pacers at Warriors betting line, preview and pick

The Warriors are 9-10 ATS at home this season and 7-9-1 ATS against the Eastern Conference.

NFL conference championship offbeat, hypothetical props — Will a Cardinal mock Cam?

We're not quite at the Super Bowl yet, where weird props are the norm. But we've got some good offbeat ones for this weekend's games.

Rhode Island at George Washington betting line, preview and pick

This game has been moved up to 3 p.m. because of the incoming snow in D.C., which makes for a great wagering opportunity.

Cardinals at Panthers prop bets — Cam's total completions set lower than Peyton Manning's

We're nearly two weeks away from the Super Bowl, which is prop bet heaven — anything from the national anthem time to Deflategate mentions to total touchdowns thrown will be in play.

Patriots at Broncos prop bets — Big day for Denver RBs, Pats' receivers

We're nearly two weeks away from the Super Bowl, which is prop bet heaven — anything from the national anthem time to Deflategate mentions to total touchdowns thrown will be in play.

Las Vegas sports book not offering teaser bets on championship weekend

Just how bad was the carnage at Las Vegas sports books after a weekend in which 15 of the possible 16 teaser sides and totals hit? Bad enough to take them off the board.

Memphis at Cincinnati betting line, preview and pick

Memphis has played excellent defense all season, but its shooting woes have been too much to overcome at times. Against a good defense like Cincy, we expect the Tigers to struggle.

Gonzaga at St. Mary's betting line, preview and pick

Gonzaga is 9-1 straight-up, 8-2 ATS and 2-8 O/U in its last 10 against St. Mary's. Will that continue tonight?

Ohio State at Purdue betting line, pick and preview

This has all the makings of a grind-it-out Big Ten game, with Purdue's terrific interior defense. Ohio State doesn't shoot well from three and could have a tough time scoring.

Kentucky at Arkansas betting line, preview and pick

80 percent of spread bets on this game have been placed on Kentucky, per Sports Insights. Arkansas has covered four straight and is 8-2 ATS in its last 10.

Wake Forest at North Carolina betting line, preview and pick ATS

Before Saturday's game against NC State, nine straight UNC games had gone OVER.

Florida State at Louisville betting line, preview and pick ATS

We'll take the UNDER in this one and lean toward Florida State covering and losing a tight game.

Villanova at Seton Hall betting line, preview and pick ATS

The Pirates are 5-3 ATS at home this year and we think 7.5 points is just a few too many, though Nova has been the best team in the country this year. We'll take the points.

Tuesday night college basketball betting — LSU getting lots of love at Texas A&M

There's plenty of good college hoops action to take in Tuesday night, headlined by Ben Simmons and LSU taking on Texas A&M and Butler's trip to Providence.

Point spreads, totals for all four possible Super Bowl matchups

Sportsbook.ag has opened betting on the Super Bowl before we even know the participants. That's because they're offering a betting line on all four possible matchups.

NFL Super Bowl, MVP odds — And then there were four

Sports books have posted updated Super Bowl odds, which are relatively tight given there are just four teams remaining. Odds on Super Bowl MVP aren't much more wide open — quarterbacks Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Carson Palmer and Peyton Manning are the only players available at under 25-to-1 at offshore book 5Dimes.

Book sets line on WWE Royal Rumble, includes Wayne Rooney and Donald Trump

Anything can happen in the Royal Rumble. Anything.

Saturday college basketball betting picks, early — ND-Duke, Ohio State-Maryland

Don't get too wrapped up in NFL action this afternoon. There are plenty of great college hoops games to bet on Saturday.

NFL public betting percentage report — Seahawks-Panthers money now even, bettors like Broncos

Where is money falling for this weekend's divisional round games? The kind folks at William Hill sports books, as always, provide betting percentages for NFL games.

Friday night college basketball betting — Monmouth-Iona, GW-Dayton featured on light slate

Friday's college hoops slate is usually a light one featuring mostly MAAC games. But there's a good one this week between two of the country's better mid-major programs.

Steelers at Broncos betting line and pick — Pittsburgh would be +10 without Big Ben

Oddsmakers in Las Vegas say the Steelers would be a 10-point underdog against the Broncos without Ben Roethlisberger, so the status of Pittsburgh's QB will have a major influence on the line and outcome of this game.

NFL divisional round offbeat props — Which kicker will miss game-winning FG, Deflategate mentions

We haven't reached the Super Bowl, where strange prop bets are the norm, quite yet. But the kind folks at Sports Betting Dime have released a series of fun props for this weekend's divisional round games.

Thursday college basketball betting — Big tilts in Big Ten, ACC

Thursday isn't usually a marquee night in college basketball, but there's a big tilt in both the ACC and Big Ten as Iowa plays at Michigan State (-8.5) and Pitt travels to Louisville (-7).

Packers at Cardinals betting line and pick — Will this game be different for Green Bay?

It wasn't long ago that the Cardinals stomped the Packers at home, 38-8, while turning Aaron Rodgers into a ragdoll. Now these two teams will play again (8:15 p.m. ET, NBC) with the point spread pretty similar to the late December meeting.

Chiefs at Patriots betting line and pick — Which streak matters more?

Does the Chiefs momentum, which includes playing last week, give them an edge? Or is the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick machine so consistently good over the years that they can simply flip on the switch when it’s go-time and make any recent trends irrelevant? The answer is probably delved in with a little of each.

Seahawks at Panthers betting line and pick — Should Seattle be favored?

The Panthers' reward for going 15-1 and the NFC's first seed? A divisional-round date with the Seahawks, who have reached consecutive Super Bowls and may be peaking at the right time.

Wednesday college basketball betting lines and picks — Does South Carolina finally go down?

South Carolina is one of two unbeaten teams remaining in college basketball. But will a weeknight date in Tuscaloosa spell trouble for the Gamecocks?

NFL midweek public betting percentages — Lots of love for Steelers, Cardinals, Chiefs

As they do every week, the kind folks at William Hill sports book in Las Vegas release betting reports on where action is falling for the weekend's key football games.

College basketball betting picks — Kansas-WVU, Miami-UVA highlight Super Tuesday

A handful of the SEC and Big 12's best teams are in action, while two of the ACC's best go head-to-head in Charlottesville.

Warriors now favored to break Bulls' record, win at least 73 games

The Warriors keep winning, and sports books can't do anything but give them credit. They're now favored to break the 1996 Bulls' record of 72 wins.

2016 Heisman Trophy odds — McCaffrey, Watson, Mayfield lead pack

If early odds are any indication, next year's Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York will look a lot like 2015's.

2016 Week 1 college football betting lines — Tight spreads in big games

We're less than 12 hours removed from Alabama's national championship, and we can already look ahead to next college football season.

2016-17 college football national championship odds — Alabama, Oklahoma, Clemson top list

British book Paddy Power has posted odds on every FBS team's national title chances next season, with many at 500-to-1. Alabama and Ohio State lead the way at 7-to-1, with Baylor, Ole Miss and Stanford behind.

PGA Tour odds 2016 — Jordan Spieth 80-1 to win four majors, 5-1 to win Masters

After winning two majors in 2015 and contending in the other pair, Jordan Spieth is odds-on to win at least one this season and 80-to-1 to capture all four of golf's biggest tournaments

Alabama vs. Clemson betting percentage report — Where's the money falling?

There hasn't been much movement on the line in Alabama-Clemson, which now sits at Tide -6.5. It opened at -7 and some money pushed it down, but it hasn't gotten higher or lower than those two numbers.

Clemson vs. Alabama props — Derrick Henry's total high again, Ridley even-money to score

It may not be the Super Bowl, with its wide variety of obscure props, but there are still wagering opportunities outside the traditional ones for Monday's national title game between Alabama and Clemson.

NFL divisional round opening betting lines — Tough to know with Steelers banged up

Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Deangelo Williams are all banged up, and whether or not they play will make a big difference for Saturday's divisional round game against the Broncos.

Saturday college basketball betting, late games — UNC-Syracuse, FSU-Miami

While you're busy capping the NFL playoffs, don't forget about the wall-to-wall college hoops action on Saturday. There's some great action to sink your teeth into tonight.

Saturday college basketball betting — Maryland-Wisconsin, Baylor-Iowa State highlight early slate

Sure, there are two NFL games to bet this afternoon and evening, but a full slate of college hoops action awaits on Saturday, as well. Here's all the betting information you know.

LSU's Ben Simmons 3-to-10 favorite to be No. 1 overall pick in NBA Draft

Ben Simmons arrived at LSU as the No. 1 recruit in the nation, and he'll likely leave this spring and become the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.

Public betting report, Wild Card Weekend — Three road favorites getting love

All four road teams are favored on Wild Card Weekend, and the public isn't shying away from laying points.

Jacksonville State vs. North Dakota State betting line and pick — FCS title on the line

Can Jacksonville State end North Dakota State's run of four straight FCS national titles? We take a closer look.

Packers at Redskins betting line and pick — Line hovers around a pick'em

Four months ago, you would have been crazy to think the Redskins would reach the playoffs, let alone be nearly favored in a postseason game over the Packers. Yet here we were.

Is Peyton Manning an upgrade over Brock Osweiler? Oddsmakers weigh in

The Sheriff is back in town. But do oddsmakers really care?

Oklahoma's Buddy Hield even money to win Naismith Player of the Year

Just a few weeks into conference play, four players appear to be distancing themselves from the field for college basketball's highest individual honor.

Steelers at Bengals betting line and pick — Can Cincy keep up offensively?

Andy Dalton won't be back this week, so the Bengals will need to survive with A.J. McCarron against the Steelers (8:15 p.m. ET, CBS) to advance and play the Patriots next weekend.

Chiefs at Texans betting line and pick — Conservative offenses slow the pace

Here's all the betting information you need, including a pick from The Linemakers' Micah Roberts and Kenny White.

NBA Wednesday referee trend — Road-friendly officials in Grizzlies at Thunder

The Thunder host the Grizzlies (+7) on Wednesday night with two road-friendly referees calling the game.

College basketball spot bet of the night — Lowly Bradley (+11) hosts Southern Illinois

Spot betting can be an ugly practice, so hold your breath on this one.

Taking stock of NBA teams based on Vegas odds, ATS records

The beauty of a point spread is that it levels the playing field, making good and bad teams, in theory, equally attractive to bet on. But don't tell that to anyone betting against the NBA's two best teams this season, because they have gotten burned doing so.

Odds on NFL coaching jobs — Gase odds-on for Eagles, McAdoo even money with Giants

The NFL coaching carousel is about to hit its usual January stride, and Bovada has posted odds on which coaches will land where.

Sportsbook posts odds on 2016 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees

Though 40 percent of the ballots have already been made public, Bookmaker has posted odds on seven players' chances of getting voted into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday night.

Kentucky at LSU betting line and pick — Tigers catching four points at home

Buy low, sell high. That's the name of our game, and it may apply to tonight's Kentucky-LSU contest (9:00 p.m. ET, ESPN) in Baton Rouge.

Super Bowl odds and playoff futures — Cam, Brady co-favorites for MVP

Despite owning home field throughout the playoffs, neither the Panthers nor the Broncos are among the two Super Bowl favorites. Those distinctions belong to the No. 2-seeded Patriots and Cardinals.

Sportsbook posts odds on Johnny Manziel's next team, and there's a heavy favorite

Johnny Manziel and the Cowboys is a marriage made in football media heaven, one speculated about ever since Dallas had the chance to take him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Oddsmakers are now saying there's a legitimate shot it happens.

NFL Wild Card Weekend opening lines — Redskins favored, three road teams lay points

Betting is open on this weekend's wild card games, and three road teams are laying points.

Vikings at Packers betting lines and pick — NFC North up for grabs

Here's all the betting information you need for Packers vs. Vikings, an NFC North title game.

Arizona State vs. West Virginia betting line and pick — Near pick'em in Cactus Bowl

Here's all the betting information you need for Saturday night's Cactus Bowl.

Seahawks at Cardinals betting line and pick — Can Arizona keep rolling at home?

Going to bet on the Seahawks-Cardinals game on Sunday. Here's the betting information you need, including a pick.

Penn State vs. Georgia betting line and pick — Defenses two best units in Taxslayer Bowl

Penn State and Georgia both have coaching positions in flux, so who has the edge in the Taxslayer Bowl? Get all the betting information you need here.

Oregon vs. TCU betting line and pick — QB Trevone Boykin will miss Alamo Bowl

Need a pick on the Alamo Bowl between Oregon and TCU? We've got one, though the betting line has gotten a little high with Trevone Boykin out for the Horned Frongs.

Betting against the public report, NFL Week 17 — Lots of love for Jets, Texans, Steelers

Last week, you would have made a killing as a contrarian. The Panthers, Seahawks and Steelers all lost outright of favorites of at least a touchdown. The Chiefs, another popular play, failed to cover against Cleveland.

Ohio State DE Joey Bosa ejected from Fiesta Bowl for targeting

Officials ejected Bosa in the first quarter of Friday's Fiesta Bowl against Notre Dame for targeting after he drilled Irish QB Deshone Kizer in the chest with the crown of his helmet.

Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma State betting line and pick — Cowboys sliding into Sugar Bowl

Ole Miss and Oklahoma State will tangle in the Sugar Bowl on Friday night. We've got all the betting info you need, including picks, odds, stats and trends.

Alabama opens as favorite over Clemson in national title game

Before Alabama had even finished its beatdown of Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl, Las Vegas sportsbooks had opened betting for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Alabama's Kenyan Drake tries to draw flag with hilarious flop

Somebody get Kenyan Drake a towel and some ice. The man went down hard in the second quarter of Thursday night's Cotton Bowl.

Northwestern vs. Tennessee betting line and pick — Vols big favorite in Outback Bowl

Plan on betting on the Outback Bowl between Northwestern and Tennessee? We've got the stats, odds and picks you need.

Iowa vs. Stanford betting line and pick — Cardinal lay touchdown in Rose Bowl

Get all the betting stats, trends, picks and more you need for Friday's Rose Bowl between Pac-12 champion Stanford and Big Ten runner-up Iowa.

Clemson DE Shaq Lawson out with knee injury vs. Oklahoma

Lawson has 11 sacks and 34 tackles in 2015 and could be a first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He's the driving force behind a Clemson defensive line that's already brought down Baker Mayfield twice in the first quarter.

Alabama vs. Michigan State prop bets — Henry's rushing total set high

Derrick Henry's rushing yardage total is set at 160.5, while Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley is close to even money to score a touchdown.

Oklahoma vs. Clemson prop bets — Big day for Sooners' Sterling Shepard?

It's not the Super Bowl, with such a wide variety of props available in Las Vegas and offshore, but there are still some opportunities to make money outside of traditional side and total bets during the College Football Playoff.

Super Bowl odds — Steelers drop back, Cardinals now NFC favorites

The Steelers got plenty of respect from oddsmakers last week despite not being locked into the postseason, and now Pittsburgh's journey is even tougher. Still, the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has the Steelers at 10-1, tied for the fifth-best odds behind the Seahawks, Cardinals, Panthers and Patriots.

Baylor vs. UNC betting line and pick — Bears' injuries swing line in big way

A flood of Baylor injuries has moved this line about seven points, and UNC is now a 3.5-point favorite in the Russell Athletic Bowl.

Central Michigan vs. Minnesota betting lines and pick — Gophers chalk in Quick Lane Bowl

The Big Ten dominated the MAC straight-up this regular season, as it often does, but not necessarily against the spread. The two conferences will meet for the only time this bowl season in the Quick Lane Bowl on Monday when Minnesota takes on Central Michigan at Ford Field in Detroit.

Pitt vs. Navy betting line and pick — Midshipmen lay a field goal in Military Bowl

After missing out on a New Year's Six bowl after losing to Houston in the AAC title game, Navy turns its attention to Pitt in the Military Bowl on Monday. Here's betting info and a pick.

Redskins at Eagles betting line and pick — Philly favored in critical NFC East clash

Somebody has to win the putrid NFC East, and this game will play the biggest part in determining that. The Eagles and Redskins will meet on Saturday night (8:25 p.m. ET, NFL Network) with Washington clinging to a one-game divisional lead.

Former Texas A&M QB Kyler Murray transfers to Oklahoma

Oklahoma has found success with one transfer quarterback already. It could very well be two when all is said and done.

San Diego State vs. Cincinnati betting lines and pick — Surging Aztecs laying points in Hawaii Bowl

Run-first San Diego State and pass-happy Cincinnati meet in the Hawai'i Bowl on Thursday, a Christmas Eve betting favorite. Gather round the fire, exchange some gifts, then talk to your uncle about who you're betting.

Bowling Green vs. Georgia Southern betting line and pick — Contrasting offenses clash in GoDaddy.com Bowl

With the option attack of Georgia Southern meeting the aerial assualt of Bowling Green in the GoDaddy.com Bowl, the total may offer the best value on the betting board.

Ball State coach Pete Lembo resigns to become Maryland assistant, report says

The 45-year-old Lembo is 112-65 in his career as a head coach, but the Ball State job was his first in FBS. He went 33-29 in five years as the Cardinals coach.

Jim Harbaugh on Darth Vader: 'I love him'

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the first film in the series to not feature Darth Vader. Jim Harbaugh isn't thrilled about it.

Toledo vs. Temple betting line and pick — Two of nation's best ATS teams meet in Boca Raton Bowl

The Boca Raton Bowl pits two of the country's best Group of 5 schools against each other in Temple and Toledo, and our power ratings coupled with the squads’ resumes uncover value in the line.

Western Kentucky vs. South Florida betting line and pick — Hilltoppers lay short price in Miami Beach Bowl

Western Kentucky and South Florida clash Monday afternoon in the Miami Beach Bowl, the Hilltoppers coming in as a little-noticed but potent team.

Eat or be eaten: Josh Norman, Odell Beckham ready to feast in marquee matchup

Odell Beckham Jr. enters today's game against the Panthers with a challenge. He must overcome shutdown cornerback Josh Norman for the Giants to win. Game time: 1 p.m. ET.

Four 70-yard TDs scored in first quarter of Celebration Bowl

Are you watching the Celebration Bowl? No? Drop everything and tune in.

Jets at Cowboys betting line and pick - New York lays points at Jerryworld

The Jets visit Jerryworld to take on the Cowboys in an NFL Saturday night special. New York opened as field-goal favorites, a line that has attracted some chalk players.

Who is Dakota Prukop? Five things to know about Oregon's new quarterback

Add Dakota Prukop to the list of quarterbacks making the jump from an FCS team to a national title contender.

MLB free agents: Jason Heyward signs with Cubs

Heyward was the most sought-after outfielder on the market, considering his age (26) and talent.

DraftKings, FanDuel banned in New York for now after judge's ruling; stay granted

A judge has granted New York's attorney general a preliminary injunction in its case against FanDuel and DraftKings, meaning the companies will not be allowed to take New York customers for the durations of the case.

Steelers at Bengals betting line and pick — Cincy laying points

The Steelers need this game to make the playoffs a whole lot more than the Bengals, but Cincinnati will be more than ready. It can clinch the AFC North with a win and needs to keep up those.

Army vs. Navy betting lines and pick — Respect factors into play

Navy has emerged as one of the country's best Group of 5 schools, and lost just twice this year. Army struggled mightily at 2-9 and didn't reach a bowl game for the fifth-straight season. The two will meet in their annual game on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

USC calls 'much of' Steve Sarkisian's lawsuit 'patently untrue'

Steve Sarkisian is suing USC for wrongful termination, saying the university violated the law by firing someone with a disability.

Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield wins award for nation's top former walk-on

Baker Mayfield won't be headed to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony, but picked up his first honor of awards season on Monday night.

UNC's Marquise Williams bookends stellar 2015 with second hometown heartbreak

The Tar Heels' only two losses came at Bank of American Stadium in Williams' hometown where he had five turnovers in those two losses but kept UNC fighting to the end in the ACC Championship Game.

UNC coach Larry Fedora pulling for Clemson to win national title

SEC teams often support each other in the postseason to prove that there's no better conference in the country. At least one ACC coach has done the same for his league.

UNC coach Larry Fedora on onside kick offsides call: 'They were wrong'

Referees flagged North Carolina for offsides on an onside kick at the end of Saturday's ACC Championship Game between Clemson and the Tar Heels, a 45-37 Tigers' victory. UNC was clearly onside.

Dabo Swinney chews out Clemson punter after botched fake

Dabo Swinney would really like you to know that he didn’t call a fake punt in the second quarter of Saturday’s ACC Championship Game. Like, really wants you to know.

Eric Decker's wife dishes on household's 'no clothes' rule, 'manscaping'

Everybody loves the Deckers, so allow Jessie James Decker to explain a little-known rule in their household that never came up on the couple's E! show "Eric and Jesse."

Mario Lemieux, Pirates, others show support for James Conner

James Conner is as good a running back as he is a young man. So there's no reason why the city of Pittsburgh and the rest of the college football community wouldn't be behind him as he battles Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Pitt star RB James Conner diagnosed with cancer; survival rate high

A university doctor said the survival rate for Conner's disease is between 85 and 95 percent. While he will be back at Pitt, Conner said whether or not he takes the field against is "up to God."

USC at Stanford betting line and pick — Cardinal laying points in Pac-12 final

Despite a turbulent season, USC will play its first Pac-12 title game when it heads north to face Stanford (7:45 p.m. ET, ESPN) on Saturday night at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., home of the 49ers.

Temple at Houston betting lines and pick — Cougars chalk for AAC championship

The inaugural AAC title bout will be between Temple and Houston, likely with a New Years Six bowl bid on the line.

Miami to introduce Mark Richt as coach Friday morning

Miami will introduce its 24th coach in school history Friday morning at 10 a.m. There's no reason to believe that coach won't be Mark Richt.

BYU's Nick Emery ejected for sucker punching Utah's Brandon Taylor

The Utes led by 19 with less than two minutes to play in the game when Emery swung his left arm, seemingly unprovoked, at Taylor under Utah's basket to send him to the ground.

Minnesota's Peter Mortell names himself Big Ten 'Holder of the Year'

The Big Ten gives out an award for the conference's best return man. It's time holders got some love.

WKU OC Tyson Helton drawing interest at Georgia, elsewhere, report says

It's hard not to get noticed when the offense you run puts up video game numbers.