D.S. Williamson

Biography:

Since 2008, D.S. Williamson has written about sports and sports handicapping. His philosophy is value-based, meaning stats and other handicapping factors are only worth something in comparison to wagering odds. He believes money management and making value-based wagers is the single more important factor that distinguishes successful sports bettors from non-successful sports bettors.

Super Bowl Bankroll Management: Set Your Budget Before Betting

Super Bowl Bankroll Management: Set Your Budget Before Betting

Written by on November 2, 2026

Last updated: November 2026 A $10 moneyline bet. Two $5 props. A $10 parlay. Another $10 at halftime. You have now staked $40 on one game—even though no ticket looked expensive. Super Bowl bankroll management means setting an affordable event limit, choosing your stake size, and counting every ticket against that limit. Your sportsbook balance tells you what is in … click title for full article.
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Why Bettors Allocate a Budget to NFL First- and Second-Half Markets

Written by on November 2, 2026

Last updated: November 2026 Bettors reserve part of an NFL game budget for halftime so they can evaluate a new second-half price after watching the opening two quarters. Keeping that money available preserves another choice without increasing the game’s preset total-stakes limit. First-half bets cover the opening two quarters. Standard MyBookie second-half wagers cover the third and fourth quarters plus … click title for full article.
NFL WR Props Regular Season Cheat Sheet: Overs, Unders & TD Bets

NFL WR Props Regular Season Cheat Sheet: Overs, Unders & TD Bets

Written by on November 1, 2026

Last updated: November 2026 An NFL wide receiver props cheat sheet helps bettors evaluate receiving yards, receptions, and anytime touchdown markets during the regular season. The best approach is to compare a receiver’s target share, air yards, red-zone usage, and matchup with the sportsbook’s posted line. These three markets focus on different parts of a receiver’s production. Receiving yards measure … click title for full article.
Implied probability in online betting explained with odds converted into percentages on calculator and sportsbook screen

Implied Probability in Online Betting Explained

Written by on October 31, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Implied probability is the percentage chance of an outcome suggested by sportsbook betting odds. It converts American, decimal, or fractional odds into a percentage that bettors can compare with their own estimates to evaluate whether a wager offers potential value. For American odds, positive prices use the formula 100 / (odds + 100), while negative prices … click title for full article.
FL Week 8 Picks: Bills, Steelers, Lions & Best Bets

NFL Week 8 Picks: Bills, Steelers, Lions & Best Bets

Written by on October 30, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 The 2026 NFL Week 8 picks from D.S. Williamson and Henry Watkins include the Bills, Steelers, Lions, Raiders, Chargers, Broncos, Colts, Eagles, and Panthers across moneylines, point spreads, and game totals. D.S. Williamson makes four selections, including a conditional Bills spread pick based on Lamar Jackson’s availability. Henry Watkins offers three moneyline picks, three spread picks, … click title for full article.
Super Bowl Props Today: Find Markets, Read Odds and Check Rules

Super Bowl Props Today: Find Markets, Read Odds and Check Rules

Written by on October 27, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Looking for Super Bowl props today? From player yards and touchdown scorers to the coin toss, start by checking which markets are open—and exactly what makes each wager win. Compare three things before betting: the target, the price and the grading rules. Quick Answer: How Do Super Bowl Props Work? Super Bowl props are bets on … click title for full article.
How to Bet on NFL Playoffs: Odds, Lines and Betting Guide

How to Bet on NFL Playoffs: Odds, Lines and Betting Guide

Written by on October 27, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 NFL playoff betting involves wagering on postseason games through moneylines, point spreads, totals, player props, live markets, and futures. To bet on the NFL playoffs, choose an available market, compare the sportsbook’s odds and price, calculate the break-even probability, and review the settlement rules before placing your wager. The NFL postseason consists of the Wild Card … click title for full article.
NFL Thanksgiving Odds and Betting Markets Guide 2026

NFL Thanksgiving Odds and Betting Markets Guide 2026

Written by on October 27, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 NFL Thanksgiving odds cover more than picking winners. You can bet a point spread, moneyline, combined score, scoring period or player performance, each with its own price and settlement rules. The 2026 holiday slate includes five games from Wednesday, November 25, through Friday, November 27, with three games on Thanksgiving Day. A useful NFL Thanksgiving betting … click title for full article.
ALGS 2026 Split 2 Playoffs Picks: Henry Watkins’ Predictions

ALGS 2026 Split 2 Playoffs Picks: Team Vision, ZETA & More

Written by on October 27, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 The ALGS 2026 Split 2 Playoffs picks from MyBookie analysts D.S. Williamson and Henry Watkins differ on the outright winner. Williamson ranks ZETA Division first, followed by Team Vision, UNLIMIT, and Aurora Gaming. Watkins picks Team Vision to win the tournament, with Team Falcons as a top-three contender and Alliance as a top-five contender. These are … click title for full article.
UFC Betting Picks & Odds: D.S. Williamson’s Predictions for Oct. 31

UFC Betting Picks & Odds: D.S. Williamson’s Predictions for Oct. 31

Written by on October 27, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 What Are D.S. Williamson’s MMA Picks This Week? D.S. Williamson’s MMA picks this week are Luana Santos by submission against Yana Santos, Ode’ Osbourne on the moneyline at -105 against Cody Durden, Jacobe Smith by stoppage against Randy Brown, and Tom Nolan on the moneyline at +100 against Renato Moicano. Two selections target how a fighter … click title for full article.
Next Big Boxing Picks: D.S. Williamson’s Fight Predictions

Next Big Boxing Picks: D.S. Williamson’s Fight Predictions

Written by on October 27, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Who does D.S. Williamson pick in boxing this weekend? He backs Smith and Navarro to win, Gonzalez to get a stoppage, and Navarrete to beat Foster on the scorecards. Quick Answer: Boxing Picks This Weekend Dalton Smith moneyline (-200) vs Alberto Puello. Albert Gonzalez by KO/TKO vs Edward Vasquez. Steven Navarro moneyline (-550) vs Emanuel Moreno. … click title for full article.
Live Betting Advantages: In-Game Sports Guide

Live Betting Advantages: In-Game Sports Guide

Written by on October 26, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Live betting lets you watch the action before committing money. You can reassess your pregame view, compare updated odds and consider markets offered during the event. What Are the Advantages of Live Betting? The main advantages are more game information before wagering, access to changing prices and markets, and opportunities to manage existing exposure. Those options … click title for full article.
NFL Second-Half Betting Lines: How 2H Bets Work

How NFL Second-Half Betting Lines Work

Written by on October 24, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 NFL second-half betting lines are spreads, moneylines, and totals offered at halftime for wagers covering the final two quarters. Sportsbooks use the halftime score, team performance, injuries, possession, and other game developments to set new numbers and prices. Second-half bets are graded on scoring during the covered period, not the full-game score. First-half points influence the … click title for full article.
Best Boxing Bets Explained: Moneyline vs Props vs Totals

Best Boxing Bets Explained: Moneyline vs Props vs Totals

Written by on October 21, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 The best boxing bet depends on what you are predicting: moneyline for the winner, round totals for fight duration, and props for a specific result such as a fighter winning by KO/TKO or decision. No market automatically offers better value. Compare the available odds with your estimated probability of that exact outcome before choosing a wager. … click title for full article.