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.

Toronto at Boston MLB Series Prediction, Pick and Betting Odds

Cubs Are MLB Betting Underdogs Against the Red Sox on Friday

Written by on April 27, 2017

We are only in late April, but arguably the most anticipated regular-season series of the year arrives on Friday night from Fenway Park when the Chicago Cubs, the favorites to repeat as NL champions, face the favorites to win the AL pennant, the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox are likely to be slight baseball betting favorites for Friday’s Game … click title for full article.
Arizona Takes on Colorado as MLB Betting Favorites on Friday Night

Arizona Takes on Colorado as MLB Betting Favorites on Friday Night

Written by on April 27, 2017

The Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks both finished well under .500 last year yet they are Nos. 1-2 atop the NL West this season as they begin a three-game series in the desert on Friday night. The Diamondbacks will be MLB betting favorites in a matchup of southpaws. Colorado at Arizona MLB Betting Preview & Prediction Teamwork pic.twitter.com/eOr5lWzxNL — Colorado … click title for full article.
San Antonio at Memphis NBA Playoffs Lines & Game 6 Preview

San Antonio at Memphis NBA Playoffs Lines & Game 6 Insights

Written by on April 27, 2017

The Houston Rockets have advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals. They await either the San Antonio Spurs or Memphis Grizzlies. San Antonio can finish off the Grizzlies on Thursday night in Game 6 back in Memphis, and oddsmakers believe that will be the case. Let’s take a closer look at the NBA lines for this matchup. San Antonio at Memphis … click title for full article.
Toronto at Milwaukee Game 6 NBA Playoffs Odds & Preview

Toronto at Milwaukee Game 6 NBA Playoffs Odds & Insights

Written by on April 27, 2017

The Cleveland Cavaliers are into the Eastern Conference Semifinals and might not care whether they play Toronto or Milwaukee as those two play a Game 6 on Thursday. I can promise you this, however: the Cavs want the Bucks to win this game so the series goes a full seven. Milwaukee is a slight NBA odds favorite. Toronto at Milwaukee … click title for full article.
San Diego at Arizona MLB Prediction & Betting Pick

San Diego at Arizona MLB Prediction & Betting Pick

Written by on April 26, 2017

It’s the conclusion of an NL West series in the desert on Thursday evening as resurgent Arizona hosts slumping San Diego. This is the type of series that the Snakes need to dominate if they have legitimate playoff hopes, and they will be MLB betting favorites here. San Diego at Arizona MLB Prediction & Betting Pick RECAP: Solarte goes 3-for-4, … click title for full article.
LA Dodgers at San Francisco Pro Baseball Betting Preview

LA Dodgers at San Francisco Pro Baseball Betting Preview

Written by on April 26, 2017

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants simply don’t like each other and that might be the best rivalry in the National League. They conclude a four-game series on Thursday afternoon at AT&T Park with a pair of southpaws on the mound. The Dodgers could be slight road baseball betting favorites. LA Dodgers at San Francisco Pro Baseball Betting … click title for full article.
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.