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With the 2012 Preakness Stakes over and done with, it’s time to collect your winnings and figure out just how much I’ll Have Another’s dream run toward a Triple Crown has earned his owners.After one of the biggest shocks in Derby history, I’ll Have Another came into Pimlico Race Course with one thing on his mind—another win. In what was a carbon copy of the dramatic closing sequence of the Kentucky Derby, I’ll Have Another once again ran down Bodemeister to steal a last-second win and move even closer to the Triple Crown and immortality.  Kentucky Derby Win: $1,459,600 There ...

For those of us that like to wager on the Preakness Stakes each year, this 2012 field is full of the best in the business. Finding the winner of the 137th running of this race won’t be easy. If you are having too much trouble to decide on your own, look to the experts and who they are leaning towards. After analyzing all the course info and post draws, we will break down the horses with the best chances to win it all.  No. 1: Bodemeister With the best run of the 2012 Kentucky Derby, the surprising loss for Bodemeister ...

With Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto going to war on Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, it’s time to be the beneficiary of the battle and find where the best bet would be.While we will never condone gambling, there are always friendly wagers that can be made and these are just the best routes to take in that case. All of the following bets have great odds right now, but always keep your eye on the late surge of people making wagers and what that can do to the line and odds.   Floyd "Money" Mayweather ...

When Saturday, May 5 arrives, the world will be ready to witness the battle between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto.As for the betters of the world, they’re already preparing for the fight. For those still waiting to put a wager on the big Cinco de Mayo fight, we have the inside scoop on what’s going on in the odds world. While betters are excited now, once they see the lines and the odds, they will not be so friendly. This fight is an odds-makers dream; stay clear if you want to keep your hard earned cash.All odds courtesy Bovado. ...

With the 2012 NHL playoff bracket already set in stone, it’s just a matter of time before the games are in full swing. Before that happens, though, it’s time to figure out the odds for every team in the playoffs making it past their first-round matchups. In one of the wildest years in NHL history, the ridiculously tight playoff race will lead to some of the best first-round wars in the memory of NHL fans. Buckle up folks, the NHL postseason is going to be a bumpy ride! Enjoy this printable, March Madness-style bracket courtesy of BeforeHittingtheSportsbook.comBegin Slideshow

With the 2012 Masters Tournament just a few hours from officially kicking off, it’s time to get ready to lay that hard-earned money down. Where you’re allowed to, of course! Stars like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are the favorites to win it all, but other stars are much safer bets. Add in the higher stakes and fans would be better off looking just a bit farther down the bidding board to find the man they’ll ride with. All of the following stars will do well this weekend, and one of these men will win.Phil Mickelson (11-1 odds) There is ...

With the 2012 NBA season’s finish line starting to become visible on the horizon, the pressure on teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics is intense. Put them together, and put first place in the Atlantic Division on the line, and you have a powder keg that you won’t want to miss explode.Hold on to your Eastern Conference; this is going to be a wild night!  Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pa. When: Wednesday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. ET Watch: Not nationally televised Live Stream: NBA League Pass Listen: ESPN Radio   Betting Line: Covers Over/Under: 177, ...

With the San Antonio Spurs winning 12 of their last 13 games heading into the All-Star break, the Chicago Bulls will be heading into a raucous environment against a red-hot team.  Luckily for the Bulls, the injury bug has struck the Spurs in recent weeks, so they will be facing a thin group of players. Still, it’s a Popovich-run team, so it won’t be easy.  Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX When: Wednesday, February 29, 9:00 p.m. ET Watch: ESPN and ESPN 3 Live Stream: NBA League Pass Listen: ESPN Radio   Betting Line: Covers Over/Under: 190.5, Spread: San Antonio -2.5 With ...

With the Super Bowl just a few hours away, it’s time to channel the inner gambler you know that you are and fill in every pool you can get your hands on. While there are plenty of bets that won’t pay off on Super Bowl Sunday, looking to stick with the over/under and spread is the right move. It will pay off on Credit Card Payment Monday. Each of the following sub-sections has my breakdown of where I’m going with my money on Sunday. You should know that I am very cheap, so I won’t waste my money.    Over/Under: ...

The Super Bowl is the gambler’s Christmas, and there may be no better gift than the oddball prop bet. It’s the kind of thing only a drunk uncle could think up. As you stuff your face with another Buffalo wing, Uncle Tony is trying to keep tabs on how long Kelly Clarkson’s national anthem is or fighting to see what the result of the coin flip was. All of these bets are enough to satisfy even the biggest degenerate gamblers in the world. So where do I place my bet?   Result of the first coach's challengeAs always, the gamblers ...