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2025 NBA draft odds: Flagg big favorite to go No. 1, but who rounds out top 10?
Who gets picked after Cooper Flagg? ESPN BET odds for who will be picked at each of the top 10 draft slots.
2025-26 NBA ODDS
Thunder open as faves ahead of Cavs, Knicks
Fresh off their first NBA championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to repeat next season.
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THUNDER
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Before Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals, a retail bettor at BetMGM in Ohio placed an $8 million wager on the Oklahoma City Thunder to win their series against the Indiana Pacers at -700 odds, triggering winnings of $1.14 million following OKC's Game 7 victory. It is believed to be the largest legal NBA bet ever recorded.
NBA
How Durant trade changes fantasy basketball, NBA betting landscape
How does Kevin Durant's move to Houston change the fantasy basketball and betting landscape in the NBA?
Panthers open as co-faves to win third Stanley Cup in a row
The Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche open as the favorites to win the 2025-26 Stanley Cup.
WNBA BETTING INSIGHT
WNBA
Why the Valkyries are a strong bet to make the playoffs
The Golden State Valkyries are on pace to shatter expectations in their first WNBA season and offer excellent value in the make/miss playoff market.
NEWS - SPORTS BETTING
Betting buzz: Ohtani pitching props, Clark delivers, Devers, Bane trades' impact
Caitlin Clark delivers for bettors in her return, Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound, and a longshot wins the U.S. Open.
SPORTS BETTING
Chestnut returning to Nathan's hot dog contest
Joey Chestnut, competitive eating legend, announced Monday that he is returning to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest after a one-year hiatus from the annual Fourth of July event.
BETTING NFL WEEK 1
My First Bet: Week 1 lines and futures to target following NFL schedule release
Yes, it's early, but the NFL schedule release got us too excited to wait. Here are the bets we like right now for Week 1 and futures to consider.
2025 NFL schedule release: Betting odds for every Week 1 game
The NFL schedule is out, and we already have odds for Week 1. Here are the opening lines -- ATS, money line and totals -- for each game, plus other highlighted matchups.
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Rookie bettors camp
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Rookie bettors camp: Ultimate bankroll survival guide
Sports betting can be fun, but you need to have a plan. Here's everything you need to know about establishing a bankroll to bet responsibly.
Guide to betting
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Rookie bettors camp: Strategies to try to beat the book
Sports betting can be fun, but you need to have a plan. Here are the strategies and everything you need to know to be in the best position to bet this football season
