First Look At The Field: Betting odds for the 121st U.S. Open
Jon Rahm, who won at Torrey Pines in 2017 for his first PGA Tour victory, is installed as the betting favourite to win his first career major this week in San Diego.
PokerStars.Net All-In Moment: Netherlands emerge with three points in Group C opener
Netherlands entered Euro 2020 as the favourite to win Group C at -250. Ukraine was the second choice at +400. But 45 minutes into their Matchday 1 showdown, Netherlands and Ukraine were scoreless. Nothing from the first half foreshadowed what happened next.
Golf
2:02
Inside Edge: Betting on the upset?
The Canadiens are heavy underdogs heading into their series against Vegas, but there is plenty of value to be had if you’re feeling good about Montreal. Mike Johnson explains a couple trends that make an upset seem realistic in this week’s edition of The Inside Edge.
Nets remain title favourites, but now underdogs in Bucks series
Injuries to Kyrie Irving and James Harden have flipped the odds on the Brooklyn Nets-Milwaukee Bucks Eastern Conference playoff series, putting sportsbooks in a unique position where the current favorite to win the NBA title is now an underdog in the conference semifinal round.
NBA Futures: Are the Clippers being overlooked?
Injuries have taken a toll on the top contenders this NBA postseason, leaving the door wide open for a team with an extended title drought to contend. Despite starting the playoffs with the third shortest odds to win it all, the Clippers now have the second-longest odds to win an NBA championship. Is L.A. being overlooked? TSN Edge's Wesley Cheng has more.
2:34
Daily Wager: Trevor Lawrence Futures
Trevor Lawrence arrives in the NFL as one of the most heralded quarterback prospects of all-time. How do the betting markets reflect the hype? The Daily Wager's cast of sports betting experts discussed.
Covering the Bases: Waiver wire adds for Week 11
Another Milwaukee Brewers middle infielder is finding success after a change of scenery, as Luis Urias is quietly having a career year. He and five other players are available in more than 50 per cent of ESPN leagues.
Mets' deGrom becomes betting favorite to win NL MVP
It often takes eye-popping statistics for a pitcher to win a regular-season MVP award, something that's happened only twice since 1992. Sportsbooks believe New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has what it takes.
Fantasy baseball daily notes - Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday
Monday kicks off a busy week with 13 games, all played under the lights, so you have plenty of time to set lineups. Overall, the pitching isn't very strong, including a lesser array of streaming arms. Bats are plentiful as usual.
Morning Coffee: Habs, Golden Knights Set For Game 1
As of this morning, Vegas is -500, which would make them the largest favourite in a Stanley Cup semifinal over the past 32 years. Is the fact that number indicates an 83.3 per cent implied probability the Golden Knights advance reasonable? Or is the fact that the Habs made it this far in the first place contrary to that price?
1:45
Reading Between The Lines: Dart throws of the week
Aaron Bronsteter is changing things up a little bit with his dart throw of the week, offering up not one, but three long shot plays for UFC 263. Check out which plays he likes as his dart throws.
NBA Futures: Brooklyn versus the field?
Brooklyn is currently at +120 and technically speaking the odds suggest the field is slightly favoured to win the NBA championship, but two scenarios are in play that are most likely to stop the Nets.
Reading Between The Lines: Leon Edwards vs Nate Diaz
Nate Diaz will return to the Octagon as a major underdog when he fights Leon Edwards at UFC 263 this Saturday night. Aaron Bronsteter highlights one angle that he really likes for this fight.
Reading Between The Lines: Israel Adesanya vs. Marvin Vettori
UFC 263 will be highlighted by a main event rematch between UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and the challenger Marvin Vettori. Can Adesanya take care of business against Vettori for a second time and retain his title? Or will Vettori pull off the upset? Aaron Bronsteter takes an in-depth look at that championship showdown.
Fantasy baseball daily notes - Pitcher and hitter rankings for Saturday
Saturday brings us a super-sized 16-game slate, with the Nationals and Giants suiting up for a double-header following Thursday's rainout. There aren't many marquee matchups on deck, as two of the day's top aces (Trevor Bauer and Corbin Burnes) are squaring off against lesser hurlers (Kolby Allard and Chad Kuhl, respectively).
Reading Between The Lines: Lauren Murphy vs Joanne Calderwood
Lauren Murphy will be a small underdog when she clashes with Joanne Calderwood in a women's flyweight bout at UFC 263. Aaron Bronsteter explains why their could be some value taking the underdog in this highly anticipated fight.
1:31
Golden Knights open as massive favourite over Canadiens
The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Montreal Canadiens in the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and oddsmakers like their chances.
How the weather should factor in your fantasy baseball lineup decisions
Opposing Pitcher. Bullpen. Spot in the Batting Order. Ballpark. Everyone knows to consider these when we're talking about "matchups." If you're streaming a hitter, you'd rather he be facing Bruce Zimmermann than Jacob deGrom. But there's one massively important matchup factor that goes strangely overlooked: weather.
The next Iceland? Euro underdogs to bet on
Few will forget Iceland's Cinderella run to the Euro 2016 quarter-finals. Is there a team at Euro 2020 that has the same kind of magic in it?
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TSN Edge: Good Value or Fool’s Gold? - Adesanya vs. Vettori
Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will defend his gold once again on Saturday at UFC 263 against Marvin Vettori. But for the first time in his career, Adesanya is coming off a loss. Does that mean the champion could be vulnerable for an upset? Aaron Bronsteter and Robin Black discuss.
Fantasy baseball daily notes - Pitcher and hitter rankings for Friday
Fifteen teams in each league and interleague play requires an odd number of cross-league games to be played each day or an odd number of teams in each league enjoying an off day. Such is the case on Friday as the Yankees and Phillies spend a rare Friday on the sidelines as they prepare for their two-game set over the weekend.
TSN Edge: Who are the favourites this week at the Palmetto Championship?
One week away from the U.S. Open, who are some of the favourites at the Palmetto Championship? Here are the Golf Talk Canada guys.
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Fantasy baseball daily notes - Pitcher and hitter rankings for Thursday
In terms of streaming pitching, this slate is an ugly one, folks. Nearly all of Thursday's hurlers are already rostered in well over 50% of leagues, and the remaining arms aren't exactly inspiring.
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The Inside Edge: Is a bet for the Habs to win it all worth it?
The odds for the Canadiens to win the Stanley Cup have been skyrocketing. So, is it worth it to make a bet on the Habs to win it all? TSN Hockey analyst Mike Johnson has more in the latest edition of The Inside Edge.
4:14
NFL Futures: Rodgers not at minicamp
For the first time in his career, Aaron Rodgers was not at the Packers' mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Under the circumstances, how should bettors adjust their perception of Green Bay in the futures market? The Daily Wager's cast of sports betting experts discussed.
Morning Coffee: Habs complete sweep of Jets
The Montreal Canadiens are headed to the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Tyler Toffoli scored the overtime winner as the Canadiens (-145) beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in Game 4 on Monday night. The Habs were +1000 to sweep the Jets.
First Look At The Field: Betting odds for the Palmetto Championship at Congaree
Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka are among just six players in the top 30 of the world rankings teeing it up in South Carolina this week in a brand new, one-off tournament replacing the cancelled RBC Canadian Open.
PokerStars.net All-In Moment: Can Spain re-establish edge on international stage?
Since winning back-to-back European Championships that bookended a World Cup title, Spain has struggled to re-establish its dominance on the international stage. That could change at Euro 2020.
MLB Fantasy
Covering the Bases: Waiver Wire adds for Week 10
Major League Baseball will soon be cracking down on pitchers using foreign substances that give them an extra advantage. Managers should keep an eye on their pitchers' performance over the next two weeks and take a look at these replacement options available in more than 50 per cent of ESPN leagues.
Fantasy baseball daily notes - Pitcher and hitter rankings for Monday
Monday features just three games, so it's a good opportunity to stack. Ideally, you'll be partnering players with those already on your team. If you're deciding between two similar players, choose the one with a teammate already in your lineup.
Morning Coffee: Habs on the verge of sweeping Jets
The Montreal Canadiens are one win away from the third round. Everybody knows what’s waiting for the Habs if they get there, but at this point it’s difficult to look past what they’ve already done.
Betting
First Look At The Field: Betting odds for the 121st U.S. Open
Jon Rahm, who won at Torrey Pines in 2017 for his first PGA Tour victory, is installed as the betting favourite to win his first career major this week in San Diego.
PokerStars.Net All-In Moment: Netherlands emerge with three points in Group C opener
Netherlands entered Euro 2020 as the favourite to win Group C at -250. Ukraine was the second choice at +400. But 45 minutes into their Matchday 1 showdown, Netherlands and Ukraine were scoreless. Nothing from the first half foreshadowed what happened next.
Mets' deGrom becomes betting favorite to win NL MVP
It often takes eye-popping statistics for a pitcher to win a regular-season MVP award, something that's happened only twice since 1992. Sportsbooks believe New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has what it takes.
Nets remain title favourites, but now underdogs in Bucks series
Injuries to Kyrie Irving and James Harden have flipped the odds on the Brooklyn Nets-Milwaukee Bucks Eastern Conference playoff series, putting sportsbooks in a unique position where the current favorite to win the NBA title is now an underdog in the conference semifinal round.
Covering the Bases: Waiver wire adds for Week 11
Another Milwaukee Brewers middle infielder is finding success after a change of scenery, as Luis Urias is quietly having a career year. He and five other players are available in more than 50 per cent of ESPN leagues.
Online sportsbook launches from Nationals Park; retail shop to follow
The first online sports betting app tethered to a Major League Baseball venue launched last week at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., and will be followed later this year by the opening of a retail sportsbook on the premises.
Former CFL commissioner Smith on Senate committee for Bill C-218
Former CFL commissioner Larry Smith will be among those giving Bill C-218 a much closer look when it goes before the Senate's standing committee on banking, trade and commerce this week.
The Inside Edge: Updated odds to win the Stanley Cup
Now that we're on to Round 2, TSN's Mike Johnson takes a look at the updated odds to win the Stanley Cup, and shares his pick for the Jets/Canadiens series.
Intelligent Hockey: Best bets for this weekend’s NHL action
A hallmark of the NHL playoffs is that, until it concludes, all wins are fleeting moments of joy. Both of Saturday’s games are between teams dusting themselves off from an overtime bout, but there is barely a moment to reflect because it is time to hit the reset button.
