Thursday’s Lead: MLB Longshots, Raptors and Kawhi, and Betting on Big Blue

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Mark Gallant
Jul 19, 2018 / 2:53 PM UTC

Stuckey: Two World Series Futures I’m Betting at the Break

Before the season, I backed only one team in the World Series futures market. While I’m happy with the 30-1 price I got on the Mariners, I don&

Stuckey
Jul 19, 2018 / 11:00 AM UTC

Kawhi to the Raptors: How Much Does Trade Change Eastern Conference Race?

So, that happened fast. Kawhi Leonard is headed to the Raptors in a four-player deal centered upon DeMar DeRozan, according to multiple reports, and the long Kawhi saga in San

Matt Moore
Jul 19, 2018 / 10:00 AM UTC

2018 NFL Odds, Lines, Props for All 32 Teams

We know what you are thinking. … It’s the middle of July, the dog days of summer, and the only thing you want to do more than jump

Evan Abrams
Jul 19, 2018 / 5:09 AM UTC

Sobel: The British Open Prop Bets We Wish We Could Make

If you really want to, you can place a wager on Haraldur Magnus to win this week’s Open Championship at +150000. If you’ve got a hunch, you can

Jason Sobel
Jul 19, 2018 / 5:07 AM UTC

Cardinals-Cubs Betting Preview: Will Chicago Extend NL Central Lead?

My, how things have changed over such a short span in the NL Central. Just take a look at what happened during the final weekend before the All-Star break: Brewers

Action Network Staff
Jul 19, 2018 / 5:03 AM UTC

Moore: Somehow, Golden State Won the Kawhi Leonard Trade, Too

Stop me if you’ve heard this one. But the Golden State Warriors benefitted from a move that had nothing to do with them. In a summer when Houston

Matt Moore
Jul 19, 2018 / 2:55 AM UTC

Updated 2019 NBA Title Odds: Kawhi Trade Moves Raptors to 20-1

Kawhi Leonard’s San Antonio career is officially over. Early Wednesday morning, the Toronto Raptors traded All-Star DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick for Leonard

Bryan Mears
Jul 19, 2018 / 2:50 AM UTC

Watch “I’ll Take That Bet” – Episode 20: British Open, NFL Props, NBA Win Totals, MLB Pennant, More

Episode 20 of our sports betting show “I’ll Take That Bet” is live discussing topics like The British Open, NFL receiving and rushing leaders, NFL and

Action Network Staff
Jul 19, 2018 / 2:36 AM UTC

Barkley: Why I’m Still Buying the Braves and Selling the Orioles in the Second Half

The All-Star break is great for a few reasons. It’s one of the very few times of the year when you don’t have to stare at

Ken Barkley
Jul 19, 2018 / 2:34 AM UTC

Machado Trade Makes Dodgers Favorite to Win National League Pennant

The Baltimore Orioles have traded Manny Machado to the Dodgers for a package of prospects headlined by outfielder Yusniel Diaz. As expected, the trade has caused bookmakers to shorten Los

Action Network Staff
Jul 19, 2018 / 2:24 AM UTC

Finding Value in Midseason Cy Young Odds

Aces have held suit so far, and both the American and National League have an odds-on Cy Young favorite with about a baker’s dozen starts left to go

Mark Gallant
Jul 19, 2018 / 2:17 AM UTC

Sobel, Sleeze, and Davy: Favorite British Open Matchup Props

If you’ve heard the The Action Network Golf Podcast, you know that the man (Sleeze) and the machine (Davy) battle it out with their golf takes. Colin Davy

Action Network Staff
Jul 19, 2018 / 1:07 AM UTC

How MLB.tv Has Let Down Baseball Bettors This Season

I come not to praise MLB.tv, but to bury it. I moved to New York 18 months ago. The first year I lived here, my roommates were two strangers

Conor Davidson
Jul 19, 2018 / 12:00 AM UTC

Indiana 2018 Betting Preview: Road Schedule, Defensive Turnover Spell Trouble

Indiana 2018 Betting Odds To win the National Title: +200000 To win the Big Ten: +8000 To win the Big Ten East: +4300 Win Total: 5 (over -130, under +100)

Collin Wilson
Jul 18, 2018 / 9:47 PM UTC