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RotoBaller: Should you draft Tolbert or Dotson?

There are a host of intriguing rookie wide receivers in 2022 fantasy drafts, but two lesser-known potential breakouts might offer the most value. We break down whether Dallas' Jalen Tolbert or Washington's Jahan Dotson offers more value given their respective rankings and ADPs .

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Michael Gallup Fantasy Outlook: Should you draft Gallup in 2022?

Michael Gallup saw his 2021 season cut short by multiple injuries, including a season-ending left ACL injury in Week 17. Is he worth drafting at his current ADP? We break down Gallup's 2022 fantasy outlook.

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College Football Week 1 prop bets: Bo Nix, Anthony Richardson & more

We take a look at some of the best prop bets across the country for Saturday's college football slate, which includes Oregon quarterback Bo Nix taking on Georgia and Florida's Anthony Richardson going up against a ranked Utah Utes team at the Swamp.

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Beginner's betting guide: What is daily fantasy sports?

We bring you all you need to know about daily fantasy sports and explain some of the major platforms where you can play.

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Injury updates on Michael Thomas, Christian Watson, more

Michael Thomas, Christian Watson, and Irv Smith Jr. are among the key banged-up pass-catchers affecting preseason fantasy rankings. Get the latest injury updates on them ahead of your 2022 fantasy drafts.

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Injury updates on KJ Hamler, Josh Palmer, more

We provide you with the latest injury updates regarding three sleeper WRs (KJ Hamler, Josh Palmer, and Sterling Shepard) ahead of your fantasy drafts.

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NFL Preseason Week 2: Best Bets for Saturday's game

Week 2 of the NFL preseason is underway, and we have a loaded slate on Saturday that features eight games beginning at 1 p.m. ET. We break down the best spread and over/under bets to consider this weekend.

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Breaking down the Cowboys' 2022 betting odds to help with your NFL bets

The Cowboys finished first in the NFC East with a 12-5 record in Mike McCarthy's second season as the head coach. Dallas will try to repeat as division champs this year, which hasn't been done since 2004. We discuss the Cowboys' win total and their postseason odds.

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Best ways to bet the WNBA playoffs

After an excellent regular season, the Aces are still the favorites to win the 2022 WNBA Finals going into the playoffs. We break down Las Vegas' odds to win it all before discussing other teams that might be worth betting on.

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Get an edge on Friday's MLB betting action

We take a look at some of the best bets across the majors on Friday night, which includes Juan Soto's return to Nationals Park and a two-team parlay featuring two of the better teams in the league.

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Best bets for rookie WRs

Saints rookie Chris Olave is currently the betting favorite to lead all rookies in receiving this season, but does he offer the best value for bettors? We discuss his odds and highlight some more sleepers and long shots.

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Best bets for Juan Soto's Padres debut

Juan Soto is set to make his Padres' debut Wednesday night. Check out the moneyline and run line odds and get advice on the best available prop bets, including Soto's over/under to hit a home run.

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FanDuel prop bet confusion

We explain why FanDuel Sportsbook users were not happy last week when FanDuel, declared a loss on Jose Altuve's hit prop.

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Donovan Mitchell trade odds

After trading Rudy Gobert earlier this month to the Timberwolves, the Jazz could now look to move All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. We check out the betting favorites (Knicks) to acquire Mitchell and the other contenders (Heat and Lakers) who could be in the conversation.

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Monday's Summer League best bets

The NBA 2K Summer League in Las Vegas continues tonight with an excellent matchup between the Magic and Thunder that features Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren. We break down the best player prop bets for these top rookies.

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2023 NBA ROY odds

We didn't see any noticeable odds movement after Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith Jr., and Jaden Ivey, among others, made their Summer League debuts on Thursday, but that doesn't mean bettors should overlook the updated 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year futures market.

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WNBA MVP odds

A'ja Wilson is currently the betting favorite to win her second WNBA MVP this season. However, she has some competition for the award that will heat up after the All-Star break. We discuss Wilson's odds and the sleepers (Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum) who could give her a run for her money.

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Thursday's Summer League best bets

The NBA 2K Summer League in Las Vegas will open up tonight with an exciting matchup between the Magic and Rockets that features Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr. We break down the best player prop bets for these top rookies.

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2022 WNBA Finals odds

The Aces are the favorites to win the 2022 WNBA title under first-year coach Becky Hammon. We break down Las Vegas' odds, along with some contenders (Sun, Storm) to watch out for.

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Holmgren now favorite to win ROY

Heading into the NBA summer league, Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren had the third-best odds to win the 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year award. However, Holmgren is now the favorite after an impressive debut in the Salt Lake City Summer League. We discuss the odds shift.

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NHL Draft No. 1 pick odds

Kingston forward Shane Wright is still the betting favorite to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft by the Canadiens, but sleepers Juraj Slafkovsky and Logan Cooley are rising rapidly.

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We break down the latest odds on the favorites (Aaron Judge, Paul Goldschmidt) to win both the NL and AL MVP awards and also look at a few sleepers (Rafael Devers, Trea Turner) to keep on your betting radar.

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Timberwolves' NBA Championship Odds

How much better is the Timberwolves' 2022-23 outlook after trading for Rudy Gobert? We look at how Minnesota's odds to win the NBA Championship shifted and offer up advice for bettors.

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Kevin Durant's next team odds

The Suns are the current favorite to acquire Kevin Durant in a trade with the Nets, but several other teams offer intriguing odds. We break down which teams stand out as the best bets.

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Kyrie Irving's next team odds

The Lakers are the current favorite to acquire Kyrie Irving in a trade with the Nets, but several other teams offer intriguing odds. We break down which teams stand out as the best bets.

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Nets', Suns' NBA Finals odds

The Nets entered the offseason as one of the betting favorites to win the NBA Championship next season. However, that has changed with Kevin Durant requesting a trade out of Brooklyn, just hours before NBA free agency begins. We break down the changes in the futures market for the Nets and top-KD trade contender, Phoenix.

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CFL Week 4 betting picks

Week 4 of the CFL regular season begins Thursday night with the Lions (2-0) taking on the Redblacks (0-2). We break down the best bets for that matchup and the other three games this weekend.

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The 2022 USFL championship will take place on Sunday night in Canton, Ohio, between the Stars and Stallions. We break down the odds and highlight the key trends for bettors to know.

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MLB Best Bets for Wednesday

We take a look at some of the best bets across the majors on Wednesday, which includes two strikeout props involving Hunter Greene and Alek Manoah.

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Phillies' postseason odds

Phillies' outfielder Bryce Harper will be out six weeks as he recovers from a broken left thumb. Without Harper, the Phillies' chances to make the playoffs take a significant hit. We break down the Phillies' latest odds to punch their ticket to the postseason and win the division.

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A few teams have seemingly insurmountable leads in their divisions, but that doesn't mean they provide bettors with the best wagering opportunities. We look at the divisional futures odds and highlight our favorites.

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Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton will be one of the many NBA free agents hitting the open market later this week. We take a look at the betting favorites (Suns) to re-sign Ayton and the other contenders (Pistons and Pacers) who could acquire him.

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Early NBA ROY odds

With the 2022 NBA Draft in the books, we take a look at the favorite (Paolo Banchero) to win the 2023 Rookie of the Year award along with sleepers to watch (Bennedict Mathurin, Johnny Davis).

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Expert picks and best bets for Stanley Cup Game 5

The Lightning and Avalanche will face off in Game 5 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final on Friday night at Ball Arena. We break down the odds and highlight the best bets, including the spread and the odds on Victor Hedman's shots on goal.

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The 2022 USFL playoffs will begin on Saturday in Canton, Ohio, with the second game featuring the Breakers and Stallions. We break down the odds and highlight the key trends for bettors to know.

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The 2022 USFL playoffs will begin on Saturday in Canton, Ohio, with the first game taking place between the Stars and Generals at 3 p.m. ET. We break down the odds and highlight the key trends for bettors to know.

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Expert picks and best bets for Stanley Cup Game 4

The Avalanche and Lightning will face off in Game 4 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night at Amalie Arena. We break down the odds and highlight the best bets, including the spread and the odds on Nathan MacKinnon to score a goal.

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Looking at NBA Draft best bets

We take a look at some of the various player props that bettors can place ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.

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We break down the latest odds on the favorites (Sandy Alcantara, Shane McClanahan) to win both the NL and AL Cy Young awards and also look at a few sleepers (Max Fried, Logan Gilbert) to keep on your radar.

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The Avalanche and Lightning will face off in Game 3 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final on Monday night at Amalie Arena. We break down the odds and highlight the best bets, including the spread and the odds on Steven Stamkos to score a goal.

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The Lightning and Avalanche will face off in Game 2 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night at Ball Arena. We break down the odds and highlight the best bets, including the spread and over/under on Nikita Kucherov's shots prop.

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Week 10 of the USFL regular season begins Saturday with the Stars (6-3) taking on the Generals (8-1) in a playoff preview. We break down the best bet for that matchup and three more games this weekend.

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NFL Rookie of the Year odds

Kenny Pickett and Aidan Hutchinson are the preseason favorites for offensive and defensive Rookie of the Year, but do they offer the best values for bettors? We discuss their chances and highlight some more sleepers and long shots.

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The Lightning and Avalanche open up the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night with Game 1 at Ball Arena. We take a look at some of the best series prop bets for bettors.

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DFS picks for NBA Finals Game 6

The Warriors and Celtics will face off in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. We have the NBA DFS strategy, tips, and picks to help with your DraftKings Showdown lineup.

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The Warriors and Celtics will face off in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals on Monday night at TD Garden. We break down the odds and highlight the best bets, including the spread and over/under on Jaylen Brown's points prop.

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The Celtics and Warriors will face off in Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Finals on Monday night at Chase Center. We break down the odds and highlight the best bets, including the spread and over/under on Klay Thompson's three-pointers made.

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Week 9 of the USFL regular season begins Saturday with the Generals (7-1) facing off against the Panthers (1-7). We break down the best bet for that matchup and three more games this weekend.

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DFS picks for NBA Finals Game 3

The Warriors and Celtics square off in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 8. Stick with The Sporting News for strategy, tips, and picks to help put together your DraftKings DFS showdown lineup.

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DFS picks for NBA Finals Game 2

The Celtics and Warriors square off in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 5. Stick with The Sporting News for strategy, tips, and picks to help put together your DraftKings DFS showdown lineup.

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Basketball fans will get a chance to celebrate some of Magic Johnson's most memorable plays with a limited edition, five-part NFT collection from NBA Top Shot.

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