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Fred Faour: How to bet the Stanley Cup futures as we are down to four teams

Clovis Shropshire May 17, 2023
 Fred Faour: How to bet the Stanley Cup futures as we are down to four teams

From a betting perspective, Carolina is the favorite, with Vegas second choice. But if we are looking for value, it is in the other two teams…

 Fred Faour: Why betting on teams you are passionate about is not a bad idea

Fred Faour: Why betting on teams you are passionate about is not a bad idea

Clovis Shropshire May 16, 2023

But if you are a hardcore fan, what team do you know better? You can still bet opponents to cover a spread and root for your team to win...Read More

 An early look at the Preakness: Mage has every advantage

An early look at the Preakness: Mage has every advantage

Clovis Shropshire May 16, 2023

The Preakness Stakes will be run Saturday at Pimlico, and Kentucky Derby winner Mage will try to take the second step in earning a Triple Crown. Of the three races, the Preakness is the easiest to win...Read More

 Fred Faour: Brunson’s passing leaves a major void in the poker world

Fred Faour: Brunson’s passing leaves a major void in the poker world

Clovis Shropshire May 15, 2023

When the news hit Sunday night that poker legend Doyle Brunson had passed, many on Twitter began honoring the man and his legacy...Read More

 Fred Faour: Why parlays are not a great way to play

Fred Faour: Why parlays are not a great way to play

Clovis Shropshire May 13, 2023

With a parlay, you tie multiple games together. You will often see news stories about people who will bet say, $5, to win several thousand. That is rare. It gets publicized, because the books want you to think it is common. It's not. Betting five and 10 game parlays are lottery tickets. So how can you make it work for you? A few tips...Read More

 Fred Faour: Over/unders, win totals are fun ways to wager

Fred Faour: Over/unders, win totals are fun ways to wager

Clovis Shropshire May 11, 2023

One of the most fun sports bets to play is over/unders. This is where you bet a total amount of points scored by both teams. You can also bet individual team totals. A few tips if you are going to play...Read More

 Fred Faour: Sports leagues need to get consistent on how they handle betting

Fred Faour: Sports leagues need to get consistent on how they handle betting

Clovis Shropshire May 9, 2023

When sports betting started becoming legal, it opened up the possibility that there would be problems in pro and college athletics. Yet another investigation is currently under way...Read More

 Fred Faour: In a surprising move, Forte could return for the Preakness

Fred Faour: In a surprising move, Forte could return for the Preakness

Clovis Shropshire May 8, 2023

While Mage won the Kentucky Derby, the horse that probably would have taken the race - Forte - was sidelined Saturday morning. Forte is trained by Todd Pletcher, who generally skips the Preakness. But Pletcher is eyeing the race, and that would impact Mage's hopes. Forte has already beaten him twice and would have a great chance to do it again...Read More

 Fred Faour: Mage gets it done in the Kentucky Derby; what’s next?

Fred Faour: Mage gets it done in the Kentucky Derby; what’s next?

Clovis Shropshire May 6, 2023

As Mage crossed the finish line first in the Kentucky Derby, thoughts immediately turn to the Preakness. Can Mage win it? Can he make a Triple Crown bid...Read More

 Fred Faour: Selections for the Kentucky Derby and undercard stakes. Let’s win some furniture!

Fred Faour: Selections for the Kentucky Derby and undercard stakes. Let’s win some furniture!

Clovis Shropshire May 5, 2023

Here are my selections for Derby Day. It includes the undercard stakes. Let's go...Read More

 Fred Faour: Kentucky Derby conspiracy theories, part 3, based on Thursday’s events

Fred Faour: Kentucky Derby conspiracy theories, part 3, based on Thursday’s events

Clovis Shropshire May 4, 2023

Mattress Mack has an awesome promo where if the Kentucky Derby favorite wins you get your furniture free. Check out the flyer below, then let’s look at conspiracies, Part 3. The Kentucky Derby and horse racing conspiracy theories continue to gain steam, because real problems continue to exist. On Thursday, Sapphie Joseph’s horse King Miles was […]Read More

 Fred Faour: A look at what jockeys mean – especially Irad Ortiz – in the Kentucky Derby

Fred Faour: A look at what jockeys mean – especially Irad Ortiz – in the Kentucky Derby

Clovis Shropshire May 4, 2023

Mattress Mack has an awesome promo where if the Kentucky Derby favorite wins you get your furniture free. Check out the flyer below, then let’s look at how jockeys have an impact: When handicapping horse races, bettors tend to focus on jockeys. This is not a bad strategy, but this is not the old days […]Read More

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