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Men's March Madness 2025: Best bets for the round of 64
Greg Peterson provides full analysis on the men's games to bet on in the round of 64.
Men's March Madness betting storylines
How the betting industry has reacted to the bracket? Where are sportsbooks are facing the most liability?
58 ESPN analysts pick their men's Final Four and national champion
They have covered college basketball all season. Which team does the ESPN crew think will cut down the nets in San Antonio?
Largest reported bets to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament: $500,000 on Duke +350 to win $1.75 million (BetMGM) $100,000 on Duke +360 to win $360,000 (Caesars Sportsbook) $100,000 on Florida +900 to win $900,000 (BetMGM)
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NCAA TOURNAMENT
March Madness 2025: First bets for the men's NCAA tournament
Our experts explain the first bets they are making on the men's NCAA tournament for the round of 64.
NEWS - SPORTS BETTING
Women's March Madness betting storylines: Gamecocks no lock as underdogs lurk
The women's NCAA tournament has always been a battle of the favorites -- but that could change this year.
THE BOOKMAKERS DINNER
Bookmakers dinner: An exclusive seat at the table with legends of Las Vegas
Every year during the week of the Super Bowl, some of the most legendary bookmakers come together for a meal, to share stories and to think about what's ahead.
MLB PROP BETS
2025 MLB betting guide: Our favorite prop bet for every team
Looking for a prop bet on your favorite team? Our experts break down the standouts for all 30 MLB teams.
STATE OF SPORTS BETTING
'An insatiable acquisitions appetite': Sports betting industry facing major challenges despite growth
Betting has exploded out of the shadows and into the mainstream, but significant challenges remain to keep the industry on track.
BETTING ON BASEBALL
NL preview: Win totals and post-season odds for each team
What do the odds for the 2025 season say about the National League? Here are all the win totals for each team, along with the odds to win it all.
AL preview: Win totals and postseason odds for each team
Here are all the win totals for each team, along with the odds to win it all.
NFL BETTING ... WRAPPED
NFL Betting wrapped: Which teams, players and props attracted the most money this season?
Some familiar favorites, intriguing longshots and popular playmakers highlight the top betting storylines of the 2024 NFL season.
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- S.C. leads women's field with no clear favorite
- Duke betting favorite to win men's NCAA tourney
- March Madness betting expected to top $3 billion
- Scheffler consensus betting favorite at Players
- Every MLB team's odds to win the 2025 World Series
- Tennis chair ump banned 6 years for corruption
- Stars, Panthers new Cup favorites after deadline
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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
