We hear this question often, How do sportsbooks make money? How do sports betting sites make money? The answer is simple and complicated. The simple answer…juice or vig (short for ‘vigorish’). What is juice / vig? Juice is the commission built into the payouts. Sorta like how the house takes a cut at the poker […]
#StanleyCup : Montreal Canadiens Push Series to Game 5
Habs Dig Deep Despite Late Double Minor Down 3-0 in their Stanley Cup Finals series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Montreal Canadiens were on the ropes when they took to the ice Monday for Game 4. Habs coach Dominique Ducharme made a few critical changes to the lineup to help spark some offense, and […]
Super Bowl Betting: Seahawks Passing Game, Denver Rush Defense on Notice : #SB48 #NFLPLAYOFFS #SEAvsDEN
Super Bowl Betting: Seahawks Passing Game, Denver Rush Defense on Notice by Bovada Sportsbook Staff | Jan. 31, 2014 After nearly two weeks of hype, we all are aware by now that Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks matches the top overall offense in the NFL and […]
#NFL Inception: Dissecting Playoff Odds
NFL Inception: Dissecting Playoff Odds by Bovada Sportsbook Staff | August 30, 2012 We go window shopping to find the best deals in Bovada’s 2012 playoff props. It’s prediction time in the NFL. Every talking head is making “expert analysis,” on 2012 playoff contenders. The Bovada Sportsbook has done something similar, […]
FREE UFC 148 Picks & Predictions :: Fenichel’s Fantasy Freak Out
:: FREE UFC 148 Picks :: Fenichel’s Fantasy Freak Out Welcome to the THIRD edition of Fenichel’s Fantasy Freak Out. For each UFC fight, I’ll be giving you 2 fights that look like great bets, and 2 fights to stay away from. Additionally, I’ll throw a 4 fight parlay in there […]
Analyze This: Red Sox, Giants Rule MLB Betting
Analyze This: Red Sox, Giants Rule MLB Betting by Bovada Sportsbook Staff | July 6, 2012 When it comes to betting on baseball, the learning curve can be steep and valuable The MLB betting story over these last few weeks at Bovada Sportsbook has been consistent and steady. Bettors steadily went […]
#MLB Weekend Live Betting: The Greatest MLB Rivalry is Live
MLB Weekend Live Betting: The Greatest MLB Rivalry is Live by Bovada Sportsbook Staff | July 6, 2012 Live Betting in the Bovada Sportsbook has served up a fat pitch for bettors during the July 4th weekend. The New York Yankees (48-32) are at the Boston Red Sox (42-39) for four […]
MLB Betting Recap: Looking at the top bets for the Week of June 17
MLB Betting Recap: Looking at the top bets for the Week of June 17 by Bovada Sportsbook Staff | June 22, 2012 Interleague play has pushed bettors into betting heavily on the American League, as four of the top five wagers this week are on AL squads. The team with […]
Unsung Starters for #MLB Bettors
Unsung Starters for MLB Bettors by Bovada Sportsbook Staff | June 22, 2012 Anyone who bets baseball has their go-to starting pitchers, their very own cut fastball to ensure victory is all but guaranteed. Bovada sportsbook statistics reveal popular starters like Justin Verlander (7-4, 2.57 ERA), CC Sabathia (9-3, 2.55 ERA) and […]
Fenichel’s Fantasy Freak Out :: Free UFC On FX 4 and #UFC147 Betting Predictions
Fenichel’s Fantasy Freak Out Free MMA/UFC Betting Predictions Welcome to the second installment of Fenichel’s Fantasy Freak Out. Each week, I’ll be breaking down the upcoming UFC card, and giving you 2 fights to bet on, 2 fights to stay away from, and a 4 fight parlay to take a stab at. […]
