This weekend, West Virginia’s world of sports betting welcomes two important assets: angle and instinct.
DraftKings Sportsbook witnessed intriguing trends in terms of values during the PGA Memorial tournament, thanks to the highly anticipated return of Tiger Woods, which ignited a wave of Tigermania.
The focus: The deep admiration of gamblers for this exceptional athlete conceals the favorable odds for golfers who performed exceptionally well last week.
The intuition suggests that it could be wise to remain cautious about them.
Saturday’s card for UFC features lesser-known names, posing a challenge for bettors after the promotion’s successful Fight Island debut that garnered 1.3 million buys.
If you have been tracking the circuit since May 9, you may be able to identify certain subtleties in the prop board of DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook before others.
The Intuition: There will be close to 1:1 odds on certain favorable bets, which could attract high-stakes gamblers. Alternatively, you may need to take a chance on a proposition bet.
You can enjoy West Virginia horse racing every evening at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races and Mountaineer Park.
The reduced field size enhances your winning prospects despite lower odds.
The intuition is to set aside some money for those races with 10 horses, as they often yield significant winnings.
Betting on the PGA: The world beyond Tiger
In Ohio, the Memorial presents an opportunity from Thursday to Sunday.
Tiger Woods’ fans tend to place excessive bets on him.
The legendary Woods is outearning everyone in terms of money. However, he has been absent from the game since February, while competing against top PGA professionals who have been consistently participating week after week.
In addition, the PGA is uncommonly hosting consecutive tournaments at the Muirfield Village course. Less familiar players who excelled last week are rewarded lucratively with positions in the Top 5 and Top 10.
- Collin Morikawa
- Gary Woodland
- Viktor Hovland
Justin Thomas, who recently witnessed his victory slip away in a playoff, and Bryson DeChambeau, the most steadfast player on tour since its return, also fall into this category.
Shall we examine this more closely?
WV online sports betting enthusiasts are ecstatic about the comeback of Woods. With five tournament victories (although not since 2012), he has captivated the DraftKings platform, igniting excitement akin to a pinball machine.
Tiger received the highest percentage of the early handle and bets, surpassing all other players, with 21% and 15% respectively.
Despite having odds of +2500, bettors are treating Woods as if he has the same chances of winning as even money.
Brooks Koepka was also a popular choice among bettors, with a 16% share of the total amount wagered and 8% of the total number of bets, both of which ranked second only to Woods. Interestingly, the two golfers with odds of 25-1 or greater are currently generating the highest amount of money being bet on them.
Instead of attempting to predict the winner in this highly competitive tour, gamblers may opt to focus on the Top 5 and Top 10 lines, which offer higher chances of winning and cashing out successfully.
- Woodland has odds of +800 to finish in the Top 5 and odds of +400 to finish in the Top 10.
- At DraftKings, Hovland’s odds are set at +550 for the Top 5 finish and +275 for the Top 10.
What is the purpose of mentioning their names? Hovland secured the third position in the previous week’s competition, while Woodland achieved a commendable fifth-place finish.
Not only are these players on fire, but they are also dominating the course they mastered just last week.
At Draft Kings, Thomas, who lost in a playoff last week after squandering the lead, presents various alluring prospects. His odds to win stand at +950, while he holds +250 odds to finish in the Top 5 and +138 odds to secure a place in the Top 10.
Thomas is the one who should be fired up.
DeChambeau’s odds for winning are set at +1050, while he is given +275 odds for a Top 5 finish and +163 odds for a Top 10 placement.
Please review the odds for Morikawa: +2200 to win, +550 for a Top 5 finish, and +275 for a Top 10 placement.
Curious about his activities last week? He emerged as the victor of the entire tournament.
Playing well is the least he can do, considering the difficulty of winning consecutive PGA events.
After his struggle and 68th place finish at the Genesis Invitational in February, Woods made his first start since then. He had an impressive performance, finishing tied for ninth.
What is the perspective here? It aligns with my previous thoughts on Tyrrell Hatton from two weeks ago. I had a favorable outlook on him, placing bets on him to secure a position in the Top 10 at +163 and the Top 20 at -120. I wagered on both options, and he ultimately finished fourth.
Hovland, DeChambeau, Woodland, Hovland, and Morikawa are highly attractive options, particularly when considering their performance in the Top 5 and Top 10 positions. They definitely deserve serious consideration.
UFC: Always on the radar
The absence of a card over the July 4 weekend made headlines for the UFC. However, since their return on May 9, the UFC has been hosting exciting betting events every weekend.
As of Wednesday, we have compiled the main fights and their early odds for Saturday’s card from DraftKings and FanDuel.
The vacant flyweight title will be contended by Deiveson Figueiredo, with odds of -230 at DraftKings and -220 at FanDuel, against Joseph Benavidez, with odds of +185 at DraftKings and +194 at FanDuel.
What you should know:
This is a second encounter between Figueiredo and Benavidez, following Figueiredo’s earlier TKO 2 victory. The fight was originally intended to determine the flyweight champion, but Figueiredo failed to meet the weight requirement, resulting in the title remaining vacant. As a consequence, Benavidez received 30% of Figueiredo’s earnings. Now, they are back for another round.
Figueiredo had an initial positive COVID-19 test prior to this event, but subsequent tests showed negative results. The confirmation of the rematch is pending until he undergoes another test on Friday. In terms of prop bets, you can find them at FanDuel.
- The odds for a Figueiredo KO/TKO are set at +125.
- Either fighter winning by KO/TKO is +115.
In terms of selecting the precise knockout round, Figueiredo’s odds vary from +500 to +1100, while Benavidez’s odds range from +3100 to +4000.
In a highly anticipated clash of ranked fighters, Kelvin Gastelum, ranked seventh, will go head-to-head with Jack Hermansson, the UFC’s sixth-ranked contender. Both books have Gastelum as the favorite, with odds ranging from -118 to -125, while Hermansson stands as the underdog with odds of +100 at both books.
Marc Diakiese, the favorite with odds of -155 at DraftKings and -170 at FanDuel, will face off against Rafael Fiziev, the underdog with odds of +125 at DraftKings and +138 at FanDuel.
Ariane Lipski and Luana Carolina have odds of -112 each on Draft Kings. However, on FanDuel, Lipski’s odds are -118 while Carolina’s odds are +100.
Alexandre Pantoja is listed as a -200 favorite at both books, while his opponent Askar Askarov is considered an underdog with odds of +160 at DraftKings and +168 at FanDuel.
What you should know:
In case there is an issue with Figueiredo’s testing, Pantoja has the possibility of being moved to the main event.
Fight Island Debut Strong With Bettors
Last Saturday’s UFC Fight Island debut proved to be a lucrative opportunity for sportsbooks, as numerous sports betting enthusiasts profited from their bets on the main-event underdog, Jorge Masvidal. Despite his loss to Kamaru Usman, a substantial majority of the bets placed on Masvidal led to substantial winnings. For instance, William Hill Sportsbook received a staggering $200,000 wager on Masvidal’s victory.
Two bettors had impressive wins, and their location does not limit their recognition. The approach they took is what truly matters. One of them successfully predicted the outcome of all 13 matchups, placing moneyline bets. With an initial investment of $25, this user managed to turn it into an astounding $11,888.61 at FanDuel.
The perspiration: Although two matches resulted in split decisions, they managed to prevail.
Bettors received a special offer as a result. FanDuel provided refunds following Alexander Volkanovski’s victory over Max Holloway in the co-main event. FanDuel viewed the decision as an unfortunate outcome and decided to show goodwill by offering refunds. It’s important to note that these refunds do not impact the winning wagers placed on Volkanovski.
A single customer of DraftKings’ sports betting managed to transform a mere $2.50 into an impressive sum of over $6,000. This ambitious individual successfully predicted the outcome of seven different sporting events, with odds standing at an astounding 2500-1.
The main highlights of the matches were Amanda Ribas securing a submission victory over Paige VanZant and Petr Yan achieving a TKO in the fifth round against Jose Aldo. Additionally, two split-decision wins were notable, with Rose Namajunas narrowly defeating Jessica Andrade apart from Volkanovski’s victory.
The amount of enjoyment I experienced was equivalent to the cost of a standard coffee, and I also received considerable benefits.
West Virginia horse racing
The race tracks of Hollywood at Charles Town and Mountaineer Park are open every night of the week. The first race begins at 7 p.m., with Charles Town operating from Thursday to Saturday, and Mountaineer Park from Sunday to Wednesday.
The tracks are undergoing subtle changes in their patterns.
The large, overflowing fields have disappeared, as it appears that the backlog of horses yet to race is gradually being cleared.
Rather than having large fields in every race, each card now features a few of them. This arrangement increases the likelihood for gamblers to secure wins, albeit at lower payouts, in most races. Nevertheless, there are often pleasant surprises that emerge from the circuit on a weekly basis.
On Thursday, Charles Town had a superfecta valued at $31,703.40 for a $2 bet. This is equivalent to a $15,851 superfecta for a $1 bet and a $1,585 superfecta for a 10-cent bet.
What does it mean that this field consisted of ten maiden special weights horses?
The horses competing in the race had never emerged victorious before. Races designated for maidens and low-level claimers, where horses may have only won a single race, present ample opportunities for unexpected winners.
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