Gaming Today Playbook: TNF Props | NY & OH Sports Betting Updates | Paul vs. Woodley
Betting picks by sports bettors for sports bettors.
If you aren’t doing your job well, you are open to criticism. Last week, we did fine with UFC picks, including a few plus-money wins and a 4-for-8 night overall. However, the NFL player props were brutally dismantled, in part thanks to Urban Meyer’s bizarre usage of James Robinson, which was contrary to everything he said leading up to the game.
There are no excuses in this game, though. Maybe Josh Lambo and I both needed a kick in the leg.
Sayonara, Urban Meyer, you will not be missed.
Read: How Urban Meyer Firing Impacts Texans vs. Jaguars Betting Line
Regardless, there’s a fantastic sports weekend on tap. The final UFC card of the year is accompanied by the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley rematch on Saturday, we have NFL games on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and bowl season kicks off as well.
Chiefs vs. Chargers: TNF Player Props
Patrick Mahomes To Throw An INT +115 (BetMGM)
Beneath the allure of Mahomes as one of the best players in the league is a player who has turned the ball over frequently. He has 12 interceptions this season and could be throwing the ball a lot in what many expect to be a shootout.
Darrell Williams Over 2.5 Receptions +120 (DraftKings)
Receiving back Darrell Williams has beaten this number in most of the games he’s played this year, including three catches in each of his last two games. Even if the Chiefs go run-heavy, it is clear Williams has a part of this offense as a pass-catcher.
Paul vs. Woodley II: How To Bet Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley has more experience in this fight than he did ahead of his first bout with Paul, which was his first professional boxing match. Woodley as a +230 underdog is one of my best bets of the weekend, as he is the superior athlete with more punching power. T-Wood should be hunting for the trilogy with a win on Saturday.
Check out my full breakdown of this weekend’s boxing rematch
Looking for UFC? Here are my three best bets for UFC Vegas 45, including a juicy parlay!
Industry Updates: Betting Kiosks At New York Stadiums? Ohio Sports Betting Unlikely Until Late 2022
Looking to make bets at a stadium or venue? That could be coming to New York! As a potential expansion of the state’s mobile sports betting law, New York lawmakers have introduced bills to allow betting kiosks to be placed at stadiums like Madison Square Garden, Citi Field, and Yankee Stadium.
New York sports betting operators have not announced new user promotions, but that should come soon. DraftKings is poised to make some serious noise in the New York market in the coming weeks.
Gaming Today’s Rebecca Hanchett has more on sports betting kiosks in New York stadiums.
The home state of King James and Jake Paul legalized sports betting recently, but it will take a while to go live. The expected launch is sometime during football season next year, according to an Ohio Casino Control Commission official. Check out OhioSharp for more updates on Ohio sports betting.
Gaming Today’s Mary Shaffrey has more about the timing of the launch of sports betting in the Buckeye State.
User Promotions 12/16: DraftKings NBA SGP Bonuses, Caesars NBA Jersey Promotion
Each week, I search the sports betting market for user sportsbook promotions. Sometimes they are awesome, other times not so much. Rest assured, you will not miss another “no-brainer bet” ever again.
BetMGM Sportsbook: TNF Halftime Haul – If your team is up 10 points or more at the half, BetMGM will pay out your bet no matter the final score. Moneyline bets only, must opt-in at the promos page. Max bet $250.
FanDuel Sportsbook: $20 Same-Game Parlays! Win or lose, you will be given a $10 bonus credit for your Same Game Parlay! Opt-in is required on the promos page.
DraftKings Sportsbook: NBA Same-Game Parlays! Opt-in and place pre-game 3+ leg Same Game Parlays of at least $10 between 12/14-12/20. Below are the tiers for what you can get in free bets…
1-4 qualified SGPs, get a $5 Free Bet
5-9 qualified SGPs, get a $30 Free Bet
10-19 qualified SGPs, get a $70 Free Bet
20+ qualified SGPs, get a $150 Free Bet
Caesars Sportsbook: Emperor, Senator, President, Chancellor, sports betting king – whatever you want to call yourself. This time, there really are no losers. Caesars Sportsbook is offering all of its users a free NBA jersey when they use promo code – TODAYRF.
Go to the promos page and use promo code TODAYRF to qualify. Terms and conditions apply. Odds Boosts Markets (not super-boost), Round Robins, Parlays, Teasers, and Player Props all qualify for the promotion. Must be only NBA.
All you need to do is bet $100 cumulatively on NBA markets by January 16. Win or lose, you qualify for an NBA jersey. You will get an emailed NBAStore.com credit for $150 (cost of a jersey). Pick your favorite player and enjoy!
NFL Playoffs: Odds On Each Team To Make Postseason
Sports betting odds are just basic math. Every number you bet has an implied probability. For instance, +100 odds means there’s a 50% chance of occurrence, and +200 translates to a 33% chance.
Gaming Today’s Kris Johnson lists the odds and implied probability for each NFL team still in contention to make the playoffs. Check out his breakdown here.
As always…. “Bet with your head, not over it…” -- Furio Giunta
~ Erich Richter, GamingToday Sports Betting Expert
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