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.

Kansas City at Oakland Week 7 NFL Spread & Game Info for TNF

Kansas City at Oakland Week 7 NFL Spread & Game Info for TNF

Written by on October 17, 2017

The Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders both finished 12-4 last regular season and made the playoffs. The Chiefs are playing at the same level with a 5-1 record, but the Raiders are last in the AFC West at 2-4 and can all but forget about postseason football with a loss Thursday night. The Chiefs are field goal NFL spread … click title for full article.
How to Bet Houston at Golden State NBA Lines & Game Preview

How to Bet Houston at Golden State NBA Lines & Game Insights

Written by on October 16, 2017

The Golden State Warriors have won the NBA title in two of the past three years and it’s frankly hard to envision a scenario where they don’t win another this June barring injury as they are heavy NBA lines favorites at MyBookie. The Dubs will raise their latest title banner Tuesday before opening the season against the new-look Houston Rockets. … click title for full article.
NFL Week 6 Betting Preview: Detroit at New Orleans Lines & Pick

NFL Week 6 Betting Preview: Detroit at New Orleans Lines & Pick

Written by on October 13, 2017

The Detroit Lions have won their past three against New Orleans, but they had Matthew Stafford for those games. It’s no sure thing that the former No. 1 overall pick plays in the Big Easy on Sunday. The Saints are currently NFL Week 6 betting favorites at MyBookie and that line would grow if Stafford sits. NFL Week 6 Betting … click title for full article.
NFL Week 6 Lines: Pittsburgh at Kansas City Game Preview & Pick

NFL Week 6 Lines: Pittsburgh at Kansas City Game Preview & Pick

Written by on October 12, 2017

Being honest, it’s not a great Week 6 of NFL action with a lot of ho-hum matchups. The marquee game is clearly Steelers at Chiefs, a rematch of a Divisional Round game from last season and a potential playoff preview this January. The Kansas City Chiefs are the NFL’s only unbeaten team and home betting favorites in the NFL Week … click title for full article.
Ravens Are the Favorite NFL Betting Pick Over Bears in Week 6

Ravens Are the Favorite NFL Betting Pick Over Bears in Week 6

Written by on October 11, 2017

The Chicago Bears haven’t had a Pro Bowl quarterback since Jim McMahon. It’s way too early to say rookie Mitch Trubisky will be a Pro Bowler someday, but he showed some good signs Monday in his first start. However, now he’s on a short week in Baltimore, which is a solid NFL betting favorite. The Bears are underdogs at +6.5. … click title for full article.
Is Oklahoma a Safe Week 7 Pick in the College Football Odds vs. Texas?

Is Oklahoma a Safe Week 7 Pick in the College Football Odds vs. Texas?

Written by on October 10, 2017

The Red River Shootout between Oklahoma and Texas is one of the great regular-season spectacles in college football as 50 percent of the Cotton Bowl in Dallas is made up of Oklahoma fans and 50 rooting for the Horns. The College Football odds are looking pretty interesting for this matchup. The No. 12 Sooners are just over TD favorites on … click title for full article.
Kansas City is at the top of our NFL Betting Predictions to win the AFC.

Kansas City at Houston Week 5 Spread, Preview & NFL Betting Pick

Written by on October 6, 2017

It’s a third prime-time game already for the Kansas City Chiefs and they bring the NFL’s only 4-0 record into Houston in what could easily be a playoff preview as both teams lead their divisions. The Texans are slight NFL betting underdogs but this could be a pick’em by kickoff. Kansas City at Houston Week 5 Spread, Preview & NFL … click title for full article.
Eagles Are a Safe Betting Pick vs. Cardinals in Week 5's NFL Odds

Eagles Are a Safe Betting Pick vs. Cardinals in Week 5’s NFL Odds

Written by on October 5, 2017

The Arizona Cardinals are rather lucky to be 2-2 as their two wins are in overtime against two of the worst teams in the NFL: San Francisco and Indianapolis. The Eagles, meanwhile, are 3-1 and in sole possession of first place in the NFC East. They are also nearly TD NFL odds favorites for this matchup. Arizona at Philadelphia NFL … click title for full article.
NY Jets at Cleveland Week 5 Odds, Preview & NFL Betting Pick

NY Jets at Cleveland Week 5 Odds, Preview & NFL Betting Pick

Written by on October 4, 2017

When the 2017 schedule was released in April, this week’s Jets-Browns matchup looked like the worst of them all – perhaps the only chance for one of these teams to avoid 0-16. The Browns are terrible, but New York is shockingly 2-2. Cleveland is a short betting favorite on the NFL odds. But it’s hard to say their are the … click title for full article.
NCAAF Spread Favors Penn State Over Northwestern in Week 6

NCAAF Spread Favors Penn State Over Northwestern in Week 6

Written by on October 3, 2017

With all due respect to Michigan or Wisconsin or Ohio State, No. 4 Penn State looks like the team to beat in the Big Ten this year, and the Nittany Lions shouldn’t have too much trouble on Saturday when they visit Northwestern as two-touchdown NCAAF spread favorites. Although these College Football lines are looking well defined, I wouldn’t keep my … click title for full article.
Are the Chargers a Safe NFL Betting Pick in Week 4 Against the Eagles?

Are the Chargers a Safe NFL Betting Pick in Week 4 Against the Eagles?

Written by on September 29, 2017

The move to Los Angeles hasn’t done the former San Diego Chargers much good as they are 0-2 in their new home and one of five 0-3 teams overall. They welcome the 2-1 Philadelphia Eagles, co-leaders of the NFC East. On Sunday. The Bolts are very slight online NFL betting favorites. The Chargers are favorites by -1 against the Eagles. … click title for full article.
Patriots is Top NFL Betting Favorite vs. Panthers This Sunday

Patriots Are Top NFL Betting Favorite vs. Panthers This Sunday

Written by on September 28, 2017

Two seasons ago, we were perhaps just one play from the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots playing in Super Bowl 50. The Panthers got there, but the Pats lost in the final seconds in Denver for the AFC title. The two teams play Sunday for the first time since 2013, with New England one of the biggest Week 4 … click title for full article.
The Buckeyes are the Cotton Bowl Betting favorites by 7.5 points.

How to Bet on Ohio State at Rutgers Week 5 College Football Odds

Written by on September 27, 2017

Could Saturday’s Big Ten game between No. 11 Ohio State and Rutgers be a trap game in the College Football odds? Perhaps, as the Scarlet Knights will play this like it’s their bowl game, while OSU could be looking ahead to tougher games on the schedule. They are still more than four-TD favorites on the NCAAF lines for Week 5. … click title for full article.
Mississippi State at Auburn Odds, Preview & NCAAF Betting Pick

Mississippi State at Auburn Odds, Preview & NCAAF Betting Pick

Written by on September 26, 2017

Both No. 24 Mississippi State and No. 13 Auburn play in the same SEC West Division as top-ranked Alabama. The Bulldogs already have a conference loss and thus can’t afford another one and still have hopes of winning the West with a matchup with Alabama still to come. So who has the betting edge of winning in the College Football … click title for full article.