What is Prop Betting? For many newcomers to sports wagers, an early question is likely to be: what is prop betting? Simply stated, a prop bet is a wager on a particular occurrence during a game—”prop” is shorthand for “proposition.” As a bettor, you’re proposing that something will happen and if it does, you’ll be
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Ray’s Ramblings: Best Fantasy Seasons Ever – Pitchers
With all the talk about how amazing guys like Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger have been this season, I thought I would take a look back at efforts of yesteryear that have been stupendous fantasy offerings. I could go back to 1990, or maybe even 1980, to limit the answers to the actual era of
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Ray’s Ramblings: Best Fantasy Seasons Ever – Hitters
With all the talk about how amazing guys like Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger have been this season, I thought I would take a look back at efforts of yesteryear that have been stupendous fantasy offerings. I could go back to 1990, or maybe even 1980, to limit the answers to the actual era of
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MLB Weekly Preview: Championship Week
In the following MLB weekly preview, we have a game breakdown, pitching rankings and latest IL info to dominate Fantasy Baseball.
MLB Weekly Preview: Fantasy Baseball Playoffs
In the following MLB weekly preview, we have a game breakdown for all 30 teams, pitching rankings and latest IL info to dominate Fantasy Baseball.
The Get Down
In @TheAlgoholic’s new video series, Rob explains different betting concepts, answers questions, and sometimes drinks coffee. Exclusively for ESB members!
MLB Weekly Preview: September 2–8
In the following MLB weekly preview, we have a game breakdown for all 30 teams, pitching rankings and latest IL info to dominate Fantasy Baseball.
MLB Weekly Preview: Aug 26 – Sept 1
In the following MLB weekly preview, we have a game breakdown for all 30 teams, pitching rankings and latest IL info to dominate Fantasy Baseball.
Why I am Better at Sports Betting than You, pt. 6
VFW Joe KNOWS the NFL It’s been some time since we checked in on our favorite degenerate: VFW Joe. At last check in, Joe was pumped for the MLB season, doubling down on his run line parlays with HR props. As predicted, Joe has stopped betting baseball because “you can’t predict baseball”. Poor Joe had
MLB Weekly Preview: August 19–25
In the following MLB weekly preview, we have a game breakdown for all 30 teams, pitching rankings and latest IL info to dominate Fantasy Baseball…
Ray’s Ramblings: What Type Of League Do You Want?
My goal is to reinvigorate the fantasy baseball space. I previously touched on the issue in What is Wrong With Fantasy Baseball?
Why I am Better at Sports Betting than You, pt. 5
Straight, No Chaser Let’s check back in with VFW Joe, our favorite degenerate loser. Joe has decided to try his hand at MLB betting. I mean, how hard could it be? He played baseball, he plays fantasy baseball, he is a die-hard Pirates fan…Joe KNOWS the game. Joe also loves him some Wild Turkey. Believe
Why I am Better at Sports Betting than You, pt. 4
JUST SAY NO I don’t bet parlays: Let’s check in on VFW Joe: Joe is 7 Natty’s deep screaming at the Indians (Joe is from Cleveland) to close out a 7-1 lead in the 8th. This will help Joe cash his 8 team parlay (None of which he bet straight.) Joe is high on life,
Why I am Better at Sports Betting than You, pt. 3
Walking Dead I’m dead inside: You hang on every play. You live for the thrill. You die with the losses and cheer the wins. I might not even watch. You let wins and losses affect your mood. Not me! I’m just as angry an asshole win or lose. Those of you that follow my Twitter
Why I am Better at Sports Betting than You, pt. 2
I have a short memory. I have no memory: You remember how a pitcher pitched last week, you remember they suck at night, you remember they were bad against The Tribe last time they played. I give no fucks. You know who cares about this type of stuff? That’s right our Loser Joe. Joe listens
Why I am Better at Sports Betting than You, pt. 1
Don’t be a loser like Joe. I don’t bet teams: Betting teams is for Joe at the VFW. Joe reads the daily papers and has had the same bookie at Jim’s Dive Bar for 15 years. Joe thinks he knows who will win the big game, Joe has locks, Joe knows if a QB has
MLB Weekly Preview: August 12–18
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Mike’s Auction Guide, pt. 2: The Plan
In part two of this two-part series, Mike Horn lays out his plan for NFL auction drafts in 2019.
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Mike’s Auction Guide, pt. 1: Guidelines
I publish these guidelines separately from the auction plan as a way to make that plan simpler. I reviewed the Typical Position Values (player tiers) table again and made a small tweak. As I did last year, I included some thoughts on the current market. If you’ve read this article before, you might want to
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The PPR Running Back Myth
In the H2H world of fantasy football, week-to-week consistency is key and, frankly, backs who lean on catching passes to provide their production aren’t consistent week-to-week, month-to-month, and in most instances, year-to-year.
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