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4 hours ago
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2025 college football betting preview: Four games to bet right now
Every summer, while most college football bettors are counting down the days to kickoff, sportsbooks quietly drop a slate of lines that sharp eyes immediately start circling: the Game of the Year matchups. These are the games that move the needle — rivalries, playoff shapers and narrative drivers. Remember, by the time these games actually kick off, the lines will look very different. Quarterback changes, injuries, hype cycles and early-season blowouts will reshape perception and change lines. If you can spot the right angles early, Game of the Year lines offer exceptional value because you're not just betting on a game, you're betting on how the season unfolds. Here are four early-season matchups that could offer serious closing line value: Oct. 4: North Carolina at Clemson (-13.5) When scanning these early lines, I'm hunting for positions the market can't accurately price, until reality sets in. Enter: Bill Belichick coaching North Carolina. In theory, the Tar Heels should be a solid team. But can we really trust that preseason optimism will hold up by Oct. 4? On the flip side, Clemson — finally embracing the transfer portal after years of resistance — has reloaded with talent. This could be one of Dabo Swinney's most complete rosters in years. UNC opens the year as an underdog in two of its first four games (vs. TCU in Week 1 and at UCF in Week 4). Meanwhile, Clemson is expected to be a two-touchdown favorite in three of its first four contests. If both teams play to expectation, I see this line drifting up toward -16.5 by kickoff. Bet: Clemson -13.5 Oct. 4: Boise State at Notre Dame (-16.5 at BetMGM) Boise State has long punched above its weight: blue turf, trick plays, Kellen Moore, Ashton Jeanty … the whole deal. But with Jeanty gone, this roster doesn't pack the same punch. Yes, they went toe-to-toe with Oregon last year, but that was the Jeanty show: 7.7 yards per carry, three touchdowns and a 70-yard highlight run. Without that level of game-breaking talent, I see this matchup resembling more of their 2023 opener against Washington, when the Broncos were crushed 56-19. Notre Dame, meanwhile, could come into this game undefeated. The Fighting Irish are slight favorites against Miami in Week 1 and will be laying more than a touchdown against both Texas A&M (Week 3) and Arkansas (Week 5). If they enter 5-0 with three quality wins, I expect this line to creep closer to -17.5. Bet: Notre Dame -16.5 Oct. 11: Penn State (-10.5, 46.5) at Iowa Yes, Iowa's offense might not be a total disaster this year. Yes, quarterback Mark Gronowski transfers in from FCS powerhouse South Dakota State. And yes, there's some excitement. But I'm not buying it — at least not yet. Gronowski was terrific at SDSU, leading them to national titles in 2022 and 2023, but that was behind a massive talent gap in the FCS. The jump to the Big Ten will test him immediately. Iowa's early games against Indiana and Wisconsin will give us a clue. If he struggles, the market could quickly adjust expectations back toward reality. Defensively, Iowa will once again be elite. But offensively? I'm fading the early optimism. This total has room to dip toward 44 if the Hawkeyes' offense sputters. Bet: Under 46.5 Oct. 18: Texas Tech at Arizona State (-4) Arizona State is one of the darlings of the 2024 season, but on Oct. 18, it will run into a live 'dog — and my Heisman dark horse Behren Morton. Texas Tech enters this season with as much upside as any team. The Red Raiders rank second nationally in NIL spending and return their starting QB, who quietly played through a Grade 3 AC joint sprain last year. With health and talent finally aligned, I'm in. Yes, Arizona State brings back a loaded roster and solid coaching staff, but that momentum has already inflated this number a bit. Before this game, the Sun Devils face Baylor, TCU and Utah — three games in which they could stumble. Meanwhile, Texas Tech's early schedule is soft, and if it handles business, the market will catch up fast. If the Red Raiders look sharp early, this line likely closes around +1.5. Bet: Texas Tech +4
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4 hours ago
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Diamondbacks at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 30
It's Wednesday, July 30 and the Diamondbacks (51-57) are in Detroit to take on the Tigers (63-46). Ryne Nelson is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Chris Paddack for Detroit. Paddack makes his debut for the Tigers after being traded from the Twins ahead of the deadline. After six straight losses, Detroit has bounced back with three consecutive wins and go for the sweep over Arizona. Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Diamondbacks at Tigers Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Time: 1:10PM EST Site: Comerica Park City: Detroit, MI Network/Streaming: ARID, FDSNDT, MLBN Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Diamondbacks at the Tigers The latest odds as of Wednesday: Moneyline: Diamondbacks (+114), Tigers (-136) Spread: Tigers -1.5 Total: 9.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Diamondbacks at Tigers Pitching matchup for July 30, 2025: Ryne Nelson vs. Chris Paddack Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson, (6-2, 3.29 ERA)Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts Tigers: Chris Paddack, (3-9, 4.95 ERA)Last outing: 1.50 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Diamondbacks and the Tigers Rotoworld Best Bet Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Diamondbacks and the Tigers: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Arizona Diamondbacks at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC. Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Diamondbacks at Tigers Arizona has lost four straight games The Tigers have lost 12 of their last 20 games The Under is 4-1 in the Diamondbacks' last 5 games The Tigers have covered the Run Line in 3 straight games If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Trysta Krick (@Trysta_Krick)
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a day ago
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BetMGM raises 2025 forecast on strong iGaming, sports betting growth
(Reuters) -U.S. sports-betting service BetMGM, a joint venture between Entain and MGM Resorts, has raised its full-year 2025 revenue and core earnings forecast after posting a 35% rise in first-half revenue, helped by strong demand in online sports betting and its iGaming division. Growth in player volumes and engagement helped lift iGaming revenue by 28% in the first half, Entain said. Founded in 2018, BetMGM has been expanding its digital footprint to tap into the fast-growing U.S. e-betting market amid stiff competition. BetMGM now expects revenue of at least $2.7 billion and core earnings of at least $150 million in fiscal year 2025, Entain said. It had earlier forecast revenue of at least $2.6 billion, and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of at least $100 million. Sign in to access your portfolio
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a day ago
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- Reuters
BetMGM raises 2025 forecast on strong iGaming, sports betting growth
July 29 (Reuters) - U.S. sports-betting service BetMGM, a joint venture between Entain (ENT.L), opens new tab and MGM Resorts (MGM.N), opens new tab, has raised its full-year 2025 revenue and core earnings forecast after posting a 35% rise in first-half revenue, helped by strong demand in online sports betting and its iGaming division. Growth in player volumes and engagement helped lift iGaming revenue by 28% in the first half, Entain said. Founded in 2018, BetMGM has been expanding its digital footprint to tap into the fast-growing U.S. e-betting market amid stiff competition. BetMGM now expects revenue of at least $2.7 billion and core earnings of at least $150 million in fiscal year 2025, Entain said. It had earlier forecast revenue of at least $2.6 billion, and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of at least $100 million.
Washington Post
a day ago
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- Washington Post
Rockies score 4 runs in 9th inning against Cade Smith to rally for 8-6 win over Guardians
CLEVELAND — Tyler Freeman singled home the go-ahead run off Cade Smith as Colorado scored four times in the ninth inning Monday night, rallying the Rockies to an 8-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians after the first pitch was delayed 2 1/2 hours by rain. Smith (2-4) moved into the closer role earlier in the day when Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting. Smith gave up four runs, one earned, and got only one out after entering with a 5-4 lead.
