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.

Cleveland Have MLB Odds in Their Favor Against the Astros

Cleveland Have MLB Odds in Their Favor Against the Astros

Written by on April 26, 2017

It’s the series finale between the Astros and Indians on Thursday in Cleveland, but there could be many more Astros-Indians games this year, since both are consensus favorites to win their division and both appear capable of playing deep into October. The Indians throw their ace on Thursday and will be MLB betting favorites. Houston at Cleveland MLB Betting Preview … click title for full article.
2017 NHL Playoffs Second Round Betting Predictions

NHL Playoffs Second Round Betting Predictions

Written by on April 26, 2017

The NHL’s first round had some incredible hockey with a whopping 18 overtime games. That’s the most extra periods ever for a single round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, surpassing the 17 overtime games played in the first round in 2013. Every series had at least one overtime game, led by Leafs-Capitals, which went beyond regulation in five of the … click title for full article.
Miami at Philadelphia MLB Betting Preview, Pick & Prediction

Miami at Philadelphia MLB Betting Preview, Pick & Prediction

Written by on April 25, 2017

As of this writing, it’s not clear who the Philadelphia Phillies will start in Wednesday’s game against the visiting Miami Marlins on the mound. It’s Aaron Nola’s turn in the rotation but he’s hurt. Regardless, the Phils are likely to be short underdogs against the Marlins in the MLB lines. Let’s take a closer look at this matchup. Miami at … click title for full article.
Are the Reds Baseball Betting Favorites Against the Brewers?

Are the Reds Baseball Betting Favorites Against the Brewers?

Written by on April 25, 2017

It’s the conclusion of a matchup between the NL Central’s two worst teams from last year but which are both much better in 2017: Cincinnati and Milwaukee from Miller Park on Wednesday. It’s a getaway day game after a night one so you could see a starter or two on each side get it off. The Brewers will be home … click title for full article.
White Sox Closes Series Against Royals as MLB Betting Favorites

White Sox Closes Series Against Royals as MLB Betting Favorites

Written by on April 25, 2017

It’s a matinee start from the North Side of Chicago on Wednesday when the AL Central rival Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox close out their series. Can White Sox ace Jose Quintana get his first win of the season? He should be a slight MLB betting favorite to do so. Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox MLB … click title for full article.
Are the Orioles a safe bet against the Rays?

Can Tampa Bay Beat Baltimore in the MLB Odds on Tuesday?

Written by on April 24, 2017

It’s Game 2 of an AL East series on Tuesday as the Tampa Bay Rays visit Camden Yards, a place they have struggled at the past few seasons, and they entered this series with just one road win on the season. The Orioles continue to lead the division and have been excellent at home in 2017. They will be MLB … click title for full article.
Astros are MLB Betting Favorites on the Road Against the Indians

Astros are MLB Betting Favorites on the Road Against the Guardians

Written by on April 24, 2017

The Houston Astros make just one visit to Cleveland this regular season and that series begins on Tuesday night. However, I believe these teams will each win their respective divisions and thus could play again in October. The Astros will be road MLB betting favorites Tuesday behind their ace. Houston at Cleveland MLB Betting Pick, Prediction & Game Info #Astros … click title for full article.
Utah at LA Clippers NBA Playoffs Odds & Preview for Game 5

Utah at LA Clippers NBA Playoffs Odds & Insights for Game 5

Written by on April 24, 2017

The Utah-LA Clippers first-round Western Conference playoff series has become a battle of attrition. The Jazz lost star center Rudy Gobert in Game 1 to injury, only to see him surprisingly return in Game 4. The Clippers, meanwhile, lost their own star, Blake Griffin, to a season-ending injury. The Clippers are -2.5 point NBA odds favorites without Griffin for the … click title for full article.
Detroit at Minnesota MLB Betting Prediction & Game Info

Detroit at Minnesota MLB Betting Prediction & Game Info

Written by on April 21, 2017

The AL Central is a beautiful mess with only a couple of game separating first place from last. The Detroit Tigers visit the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of an AL Central series on Saturday and the Tigers will be pro baseball betting favorites in a matchup of young pitchers. Detroit at Minnesota MLB Betting Prediction & Game Info .@JustinVerlander … click title for full article.
Houston at Tampa Bay Pro Baseball Betting Pick & Preview

Houston at Tampa Bay Pro Baseball Betting Pick & Preview

Written by on April 21, 2017

The Houston Astros haven’t had much success in St. Petersburg, Fla., in recent years but Houston is playing well this year and has good chance to take this weekend’s series. However, the Astros could be MLB betting underdogs in Saturday’s Game 2 against Tampa Bay. Houston at Tampa Bay Pro Baseball Betting Pick & Preview Beltran and Marisnick both homer … click title for full article.
Can the Dodgers Overcome the Diamondbacks in the MLB Betting Lines?

Can the Dodgers Overcome the Diamondbacks in the MLB Betting Lines?

Written by on April 21, 2017

The Los Angeles Dodgers were expected to win the NL West title yet again this season and maybe they will. Could their toughest competition actually come from an Arizona team that was an utter disaster in 2016? The two teams play Game 2 of a three-game set in the desert on Saturday. The Snakes should be baseball betting favorites. LA Dodgers … click title for full article.
Indians Take On the White Sox as MLB Betting Favorites

Guardians Take On the White Sox as MLB Betting Favorites

Written by on April 21, 2017

The Cleveland Guardians were heavy preseason favorites to repeat in the AL Central. They got off to a bit of a slow start but are starting to play to expectations. The Tribe play Game 2 of a three-game AL Central series on the South Side of Chicago on Saturday. Let’s take a look at this MLB betting preview. Indians at … click title for full article.
Boston at Baltimore Pro Baseball Betting Preview & Prediction

Boston at Baltimore Pro Baseball Betting Preview & Prediction

Written by on April 20, 2017

The AL East race looks like it could be interesting all season between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles — no, I don’t think the Yankees will be in it. Boston makes its first visit of the season to Camden Yards on Friday to open a three-game series. The Sox should be slight baseball betting favorites. Boston at Baltimore … click title for full article.
Yankees Visit the Pirates With An Edge in MLB Lines on Friday Night

Yankees Visit the Pirates With An Edge in MLB Lines on Friday Night

Written by on April 20, 2017

The New York Yankees haven’t made many visits to Pittsburgh in their history – the 1960 World Series being the most famous trip – but they will head to Steel City on Friday for the start of a three-game interleague series and will be favored on MLB lines. NY Yankees at Pittsburgh MLB Betting Pick & TV Info RECAP: Yankees … click title for full article.