West Virginia online sports bettors are currently experiencing another exciting weekend of wagering, as one of the most impressive lineups of the entire year unfolds.
Saturday night will showcase a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC heavyweight championship in UFC 252.
There is an ample selection of games offered by Major League Baseball.
The next NASCAR championship race will take place on Sunday at 3 p.m.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, an NHL franchise loved by bettors in the Mountain State, have already found themselves in an intense multi-overtime showdown in the first game of their playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races remains consistent in delivering massive payouts that resemble telephone numbers. With Charles Town hosting races from Thursday to Sunday, and Mountaineer from Sunday to Wednesday, West Virginia proudly stands as the sole state to offer live thoroughbred horse racing each evening. These esteemed racetracks have undeniably become hotspots for successful betting this year.
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MLB: Bettors View Regional, Individual Matchups
This weekend promises a series of captivating showdowns as the Boston Red Sox take on the New York Yankees, the New York Mets clash with the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Pittsburgh Pirates face off against the Cincinnati Reds.
Thursday night features the most anticipated pitching matchup of the week, as Chris Paddack from the San Diego Padres goes head-to-head against Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his previous game, Kershaw struggled as he gave up three home runs to the San Francisco Giants. While Kershaw is still an outstanding pitcher, it seems that age is starting to affect the three-time Cy Young Award winner.
Trends
As of this week, the top-performing teams in terms of spread in MLB were the Yankees, boasting an impressive 11-4 record. Close behind were the Kansas City Royals and Colorado Rockies, both at 11-5, along with the Padres at 11-6. These standings are determined based on the line that indicates whether a team is favored by 1.5 runs or the underdog.
Monitor the over-under totals of the Cleveland Indians closely. Although they have performed well with a 10-7 record, they have struggled significantly with the over line, currently standing at 2-14. As a result, bettors may notice a decrease in the number of runs offered in over-under prop bets. However, based on the law of averages, it is likely that the Indians will eventually surpass the projected total, possibly in streaks or binges of high-scoring games.
Over the past few years, there has been an upward trend in run totals, resulting in an average game often falling within the range of 9.5-10 runs.
The last weekend featured two exhilarating matchups between the Pirates and Detroit Tigers, which proved to be a goldmine for those who placed their bets. Both Friday and Saturday games had bettors celebrating their success well before the halfway mark.
The previous Friday’s game, which ended with a 17-13 win for Detroit, established a new MLB record of 30 runs scored. The second game, however, was a less remarkable affair with only 16 runs.
It’s quite surprising; on Sunday, the Pirates and Tigers, who had scored a total of 46 runs in their previous two games, only managed to combine for three runs. Adding to the unexpected turn of events, the Pirates ended up being swept in the series.
UFC: Split Betting Support Expected for Miocic-Cormier III
UFC 252 is set to make a grand entrance in Las Vegas this Saturday, featuring an eagerly anticipated trilogy title fight between heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and top contender Daniel Cormier. The odds at DraftKings WV Sportsbook, standing at -110 for both fighters, indicate that each has previously achieved a knockout victory against the other.
Main Card Odds
- The heavyweight title bout between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier is set with both fighters having odds of -110.
- Marlon Vera is the underdog with odds of +240, while Sean O’Malley is the favorite with odds of -315.
- Jairzinho Rozenstruik is the favorite at -150, while Junior dos Santos is the underdog at +120.
- The odds for the Merab Dvalishvili vs John Dodson fight are -200 for Dvalishvili and +160 for Dodson.
- The odds for the Magomed Ankaleav vs Ion Cutelaba fight are -315 for Ankaleav and +240 for Cutelaba.
You will be able to identify the direction of the late money if there is a significant change in odds.
UFC Betting Considerations
In the initial bout, Cormier emerged victorious against Miocic by landing a potent right hand that caused the Cleveland native to fall. Cormier then proceeded to relentlessly attack with ground and pound, ultimately leading to a stoppage in the first round.
In the second bout, Miocic made a strategic adaptation, capitalizing on his eight-inch reach advantage to repeatedly strike Cormier with left hooks to both the body and head. This tactic led to Cormier being knocked down, ultimately resulting in Miocic’s victory in a manner reminiscent of their previous encounter.
This fight has the potential to be a decisive battle that could determine the outcome in a single moment. Neither Miocic nor Cormier can be underestimated, as they are experienced fighters who seize opportunities quickly. It’s worth noting that Miocic is 37 years old while Cormier is 41, indicating their maturity and experience in the sport.
NASCAR: The Kevin Harvick Show
Is it possible for Kevin Harvick to achieve a three-peat at the GoBowling 235 in Daytona, Florida on Sunday?
Last weekend, we had a conversation here regarding the uncommon occurrence of consecutive NASCAR events.
What is even more peculiar is that Harvick emerged as the champion in both the Firekeepers Casino 400 and the Consumers Energy 400, back-to-back, at the Michigan International Speedway.
This season, he achieved the distinction of being the first NASCAR driver to secure consecutive victories.
According to the experts, Harvick is not expected to achieve a three-peat, as DraftKings has him listed as the third choice for Sunday with odds of +700.
Chase Elliott holds the top spot as the favorite with odds of +375, while Martin Truex Jr. follows closely at +400.
Following Harvick at odds of +700, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Busch, and Denny Hamlin trail closely at +800.
Brad Keselowski, who has claimed victory in multiple events this year, currently stands at +1400, representing a significant figure. His most recent triumph occurred on August 2nd.
The same sentiment is projected by FanDuel.
Elliott holds the highest pre-race odds at +400, making him the favorite. Truex follows closely behind at +600, claiming the second spot. Harvick and Hamlin share the third position with odds of +650. Blaney secures the fifth spot with odds of +900, while Keselowski trails behind with +1000 odds.
Both books showcase impressive results for experienced drivers. While the NASCAR events usually offer good opportunities for Top 5 and Top 10 finishes betting, taking a chance on one of these drivers to win outright is quite tempting this week.
Season Driving Standings:
- Harvick – 916 points
- Keselowski – 779
- Hamlin – 776
- Elliott – 721
- Joey Logano – 717
Manufacturer Standings:
- Ford – 828 points
- Toyota – 770
- Chevrolet – 725
West Virginia Horse Racing: Another Huge Win
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has once again scored a remarkable payout. Each week, we celebrate such victories here. Despite the reduced number of participants in many races, with only six or seven contenders, the large fields continue to produce enchanting outcomes.
Once again, on the previous Thursday, they achieved it in the fourth race. The remarkable sum of $124,433.80 was received from the $2 superfecta, under circumstances that we have identified as ideal for a windfall: a maiden-claiming race consisting of 10 horses.
If you come across these conditions and realize that none of the horses have ever won, you have the chance to win a significant payout if the betting favorite fails to win.
Brilliant Ideas, a 50-1 long shot, narrowly defeated the heavily favored Indian Wildfire at the finish line of a 4 1/2-furlong race. Modern Cowpoke, also at 50-1 odds, secured third place, while Mr. Snap finished fourth, also with odds of 50-1.
Compared to certain matchups at this level, the payout for this race was relatively easier to achieve. It made logical sense to expect the 1-5 favorite to finish in the top positions. By placing Indian Wildfire in the first and second positions alongside five other less favored horses in a 10-cent superfecta, the total cost would have been just $12. Remarkably, the return on this wager would have exceeded $6,000.
Although hitting these races can be challenging, using the correct logic and taking a long shot stab can be incredibly rewarding when you successfully accomplish it.
NHL: Exciting Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets have already hit the jackpot, especially for hockey bettors in Wheeling, as they are just a short two-hour drive away. Despite starting the NHL playoffs as +180 underdogs against the Tampa Bay Lightning for this best-of-seven series, Columbus has already achieved a victorious post-season series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Tuesday witnessed an unforgettable game, an epic clash that will be remembered as one of the most thrilling encounters in NHL history. Unfortunately, the Blue Jackets suffered a devastating loss in the five-overtime contest against Tampa Bay, the same team they had swept in the playoffs the previous year.
Yes, you read that correctly. There were five overtimes and a total of seven and a half periods played in this game. It even surpassed the halfway mark of a regular third game. This incredible NHL match saw a record-breaking 151 combined shots, the highest number since the league started keeping track in the 1955-56 season. Joonas Korpisalo, the goalie for the Blue Jackets, achieved an extraordinary all-time record of 85 saves. Let that sink in, eighty-five saves by a single player.
Due to the extended duration of the game, the scheduled matchup between the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes was postponed until Wednesday.
The game was incredibly exciting and remarkably different, with one exception. FanDuel and DraftKings accurately predicted the over-under goal total of 5.5. If you bet on the under, you had to wait for almost eight hours to collect your winnings. Fortunately, you did manage to win in the end.
The second game will take place on Thursday at 3 p.m., followed by the third game on Saturday at 8:15 p.m. Observing the players’ energy levels early in the next game could offer an advantageous betting opportunity. It may provide insights on who to support or whether to place an over-under bet.
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