How In The Holland?
By Robert Ferringo
There are tough beats and then there is what happened in the Netherlands-Slovakia match this morning.
Full disclosure: I released a play and had a wager on the ‘under’ at 2.5 (-140). Now, normally I’m irritated at any loss in any sport at any time. But right now I’m surprisingly zen about that beat. [...]
Bookmaker’s Corner: World Cup Scoring Underwhelming
Contributed by Richard Gardner, Bookmaker, Bodog Sportsbook
Another game, another under. That’s been the theme for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and bettors have certainly not been slow to catch on. At Bodog’s online sportsbook, we can only wish they’d been.
Wednesday’s action saw three more 1-0 games, including the United States’ dramatic victory in [...]
NBA Draft: Players I Like, Dislike, And Am Intrigued By
By Robert Ferringo
The NBA Draft has once again snuck up on the national sports scene. With about 1/100th of the hype of the NFL Draft, our annual pro basketball meat market and guessing game takes place this evening in New York City.
Perhaps one reason why there has been less buzz about this year’s draft is [...]
2010 Wimbledon: Odds and Predictions
Contributed By Christopher G. Shepard
It has been 33 years since Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has graced the Royal Box on Centre Court and 285 weeks since Roger Federer was not No.1on the ATP leader-board.
And while HRM is and He isn’t, Serena and Venus Williams just completed their Williams Slam as doubles partners at [...]
World Cup Futures Betting
Contributed By Richard Gardner
With the 2010 World Cup getting under way Friday in South Africa, I thought I’d provide a quick update of the futures betting at Bodog’s online sportsbook.
It looks like Spain and Brazil will head into the big tournament as co-favorites, both countries garnering 4/1 odds to win the World Cup. These two [...]
Before The SS Takes Over The World, Let’s Take A Breath
By Robert Ferringo
Critical analysis regarding Stephen Strasburg is the difference between being a bobblehead and being a handicapper.
Seemingly all day yesterday and all morning and afternoon today have been dedicated to the 21-year-old phenom for the Washington Nationals. Having watched, and rewatched his performance this much is clear: the kid is ridiculous. He does have [...]
Reviewing The Instant Replay Argument
By Robert Ferringo
Last week there was plenty of whining and bitching from the bobblehead media about the Debacle in Detroit, involving Jim Joyce, Armando Galaragga and the Imperfect Game. I have my own feelings about that whole situation that I don’t think is so different from the general consensus.
Except, one thing: it makes me puke [...]
How A Call To Doc’s Can Save You $2.3 Million
Contributed By Vegas Sports Informer
Sometimes you just need help when you dig yourself in a hole and there is no way out. Just ask this teen: A teenager in Malaysia dug himself in a $2.3 million gambling debt betting on football over three years. Yes, I said $2.3 million U.S. dollars. He started when he [...]
