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2025 World Series Odds and Predictions: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

October 24, 2025 By T. Franklin Smith | MLB

First pitch is set for this year’s 2025 World Series, and we’re getting a fun mix of a powerhouse favorite and a team that refuses to quit. The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to claim back-to-back titles and their third in six seasons, while the Toronto Blue Jays are chasing their first championship since 1993. LA’s been the betting favorite to win it all since Opening Day, and they haven’t let up. Toronto’s had to scratch and claw its way through the AL, surviving elimination games, slugfests, and injuries to reach the Fall Classic. It’s a matchup that blends star power, youth, and two lineups that can punish mistakes in a hurry. Before we get into how these two stack

The Best NFL Player Props for Week 8

October 24, 2025 By Rick Rockwell | NFL

We’re back with another slate of Week 8 NFL player props, spotlighting value on rushing, receiving, and passing lines across Sunday’s games. Below, you’ll find five of our favorite numbers based on usage, trends, and current odds from top NFL betting sites. Whether you’re building out your slip or looking for correlated props, be sure to check out our latest player prop picks for deeper angles and matchup trends. Here’s a breakdown of each prop, analyzing matchups, trends, and key factors to help you make informed NFL bets: Matchup: Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers C.J. Stroud has cleared 198.5 passing yards in 5 of 6 games on this log (207, 204, 233, 244, 229), with the lone miss at

The Best College Football Underdog Picks For Week 9

October 24, 2025 By Rick Rockwell | NCAAF

The 2025 college football season rolls on and with each coming week the playoff picture begins to clear a little bit more. Ohio State remains the No. 1 team in the country with unbeaten Indiana (7-0) and Texas A&M (7-0) right behind. The only other remaining FBS unbeatens are No. 7 Georgia Tech and No. 11 BYU. For the second consecutive week, the 7-0 Cougars are the underdog. Last week, BYU was a 3.5-point home dog against in-state rival Utah. The Cougars won the game outright 24-21. Georgia Tech, also 7-0, hosts Syracuse (3-4), which lost starting quarterback Steve Angeli and has lost three straight. The Yellow Jackets are 17.5-point favorites. No. 2 Indiana hosts UCLA as a 14.5-point chalk

Has Football’s Data Revolution Changed the Odds?

October 23, 2025 By Kyle Parker | NFL

Football had long been a sport largely shaped by strategy, athleticism, and split-second decisions on the field. But in a similar manner to other sports – baseball, basketball, soccer – data transformed the way teams, coaches, and fans approach the game. Analytics have gone from a niche tool used by forward-thinking outsiders to a central part of football strategies. Tracking player movements and analyzing in-game decisions are now minimum requirements, and these numbers help shape the outcomes of matches. The influence of data extends to sports betting. As franchises become more data-driven, it seems an opportune moment to ask: has the data revolution changed the odds for fans, bettors, and bookmakers? The rise of data analytics in football has reshaped

NASCAR Picks This Week: Cup, Xfinity, and Truck Series Martinsville Races

October 23, 2025 By Rick Rockwell | NASCAR

This weekend, all three of NASCAR’s top circuits will head to the short track of Martinsville Speedway to determine which drivers will compete for the championship. The Craftsman Truck Series kicks off this thrilling weekend of racing action with the Slim Jim 200 on Friday, October 24, at 6pm ET on FS1. The spots are up for grabs in the Truck Series Championship Race on October 31. The Xfinity Series is next, with the IAA and Ritchie Bros. 250. This event will begin at 7:30pm ET on Saturday, October 25. Only two Championship Race spots are up for grabs in this race. Lastly, The Cup Series will close out the final weekend in the Round of 8 with the Xfinity