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.

March Madness Round 64 Lines: Farleigh Dickinson vs. Purdue Betting Preview

March Madness Round 64 Lines: Farleigh Dickinson vs. Purdue Betting Preview

Written by on March 16, 2023

Fairleigh Dickinson beat Texas Southern in a First Four on Wednesday, which is why the Knights step onto the Nationwide Arena in Columbus on Friday to battle Purdue. The East Region’s top seed took it to their opponents in both the Big Ten Regular Season and the Big Ten Tournament. Will the Boilermakers continue to dominate? Or will Fairleigh Dickinson … click title for full article.
March Madness Round 64 Lines: Boise State vs. Northwestern Betting Preview

March Madness Round 64 Lines: Boise State vs. Northwestern Betting Preview

Written by on March 15, 2023

At the NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament, the most competitive games in the first round often involve 10 seeds versus 7 seeds. When 10-Boise State takes on 7-Northwestern on Thursday, college hoops handicappers should expect a crazy tight game. Will Boise State get the win? Or will the favorite score the victory? We will now preview this game plus get … click title for full article.
March Madness Round 64 Lines: Colgate vs. Texas Betting Preview

March Madness Round 64 Lines: Colgate vs. Texas Betting Preview

Written by on March 15, 2023

Big 12 tourney champion Texas starts their Final Four run against one of the hottest teams in college hoops. Patriot League champ Colgate has tasted defeat twice since Dec. 22. The Raiders on fire. Does that mean Texas is in trouble straight up and against the spread? Or will the Longhorns dominate like they did during the Big 12 Tournament? … click title for full article.
March Madness Round 64 Lines: Kennesaw State vs. Xavier Betting Preview

March Madness Round 64 Lines: Kennesaw State vs. Xavier Betting Preview

Written by on March 15, 2023

Sean Miller returned to Xavier this season and already it’s paying dividends. 3-seed Xavier takes on 14-Kennesaw State a -13 favorite. Xavier is one of the better teams from the loaded Big East. Will the Musketeers put a beating onto the Owls? Or will Kennesaw State play well enough to keep this close? We will now preview the game plus … click title for full article.
Champions League Predictions for Round of 16 Leg 2: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Champions League Predictions for Round of 16 Leg 2: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Written by on March 14, 2023

In the first leg between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Reds got out to a fast start and then folded. Real ended up grabbing a 3-goal aggregate lead. El Blanco’s stunning 3-0 lead might explain why the home team isn’t more than a +132 money line choice. Will Carlo Ancelotti instruct his squad to protect the lead? Can Liverpool gain … click title for full article.
Champions League Predictions for Round of 16 Leg 2: Frankfurt vs Napoli

Champions League Predictions for Round of 16 Leg 2: Frankfurt vs Napoli

Written by on March 14, 2023

On Wednesday, Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt throw down in the second leg of their 2-match aggregate. Although the first match happened in Germany, the Serie A squad has a 2 goals lead. Will the home chalk in this finish off Frankfurt with another impressive victory? Or will Napoli pull back and try and protect the 2 goals lead? Check out … click title for full article.
Top Stakes to Bet On: Essex Handicap, Whitmore Stakes, Just to Start With

Top Stakes to Bet On: Essex Handicap, Whitmore Stakes, Just to Start With

Written by on March 14, 2023

Major Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks preps are on hold this weekend but that doesn’t mean there’s no good stakes races on Saturday and Sunday. At Oaklawn Park on Saturday, 4 year olds and up run in the Grade 3 Whitmore and the Grade 3 Essex Handicap. Then on Sunday, 3 year olds run in the six furlong Damon Runyon … click title for full article.
March Madness First Four Pittsburgh vs. Mississippi State Betting Preview

March Madness First Four Pittsburgh vs. Mississippi State Betting Preview

Written by on March 14, 2023

A pair of 11 seeds throw down in the second First Four game on Tuesday night when Pittsburgh and Mississippi State step onto the UD Arena floor. Oddsmakers believe the teams are so close that Mississippi State is a -1.5 favorite. Will Miss State show why they belong? Or will it be Pittsburgh that gets it done? Check out college … click title for full article.
UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili betting Odds

UFC Fight Night Yan vs. Dvalishvili Betting Analysis for the Main Card Bouts

Written by on March 10, 2023

Two of the more popular mixed martial artists at UFC throw down at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night at The Theatre at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. Petr Yan takes on Merab Dvalishvili in the main event. Before the main event, Alexandr Volkov throws down against Alexander Romanov. Keep reading for UFC odds, analysis, and free picks for the six main … click title for full article.
Six Teams that are Peaking as Profitable NCAA Tournament Betting Picks

Six Teams that are Peaking as Profitable NCAA Tournament Betting Picks

Written by on March 10, 2023

On Sunday, the NCAA Selection Committee creates the bracket for the 2023 NCAA Men’s College Basketball Tournament. Although we don’t know which teams will land in which regions, we do have enough info to come up with a list of six scorching teams. Check out the list of six who should have a decent chance at covering college basketball odds … click title for full article.

2024 Serie A Matchday 26 Odds & Picks for the Best Weekend Betting Games

Written by on March 9, 2023

Serie A’s top game on matchday 26 happens on Saturday when Napoli hosts Atalanta. Also on Saturday, Lazio heads to Bologna. Then on Sunday, Roma hosts Sassuolo and Juventus welcomes Sampdoria. Keep reading for Serie A odds, analysis, and free picks for six of this weekend’s top Italian soccer games.   Italian Serie A Betting Odds, Analysis and Prediction for … click title for full article.
Bundesliga Betting Odds, Analysis and Prediction for the Matchday 24 Games

Bundesliga Betting Odds, Analysis and Prediction for the Matchday 24 Games

Written by on March 9, 2023

Bayern, Dortmund, Frankfurt, and Leipzig all play on Saturday. Dortmund throws down against Schalke 04, Leipzig hosts Gladbach, Stuttgart travels to Frankfurt, and Bayern welcomes Augsburg. Then on Sunday, Freiburg takes on Hoffenheim and Union Berlin travels to Wolfsburg. See below for soccer odds, analysis, and free picks for six of this weekend’s best Bundesliga matches. Which top Bundesliga squad … click title for full article.
XFL Week 8 Early Picks, Predictions, and Betting Analysis for the Best 2023 Games

XFL Early Picks, Predictions, and Betting Analysis for the Best 2023 Games

Written by on March 8, 2023

So far this XFL Season, a couple of teams have climbed to the top of each division. In the XFL North, the D.C. Defenders are 3-0. Then over in the XFL South, the Houston Roughnecks are 3-0. Will D.C. and Houston carry their excellent play all the way to XFL Week 8? See below for analysis, and early free picks … click title for full article.
CONCACAF Champions League Betting Preview of the Leg 1 Matches

CONCACAF Champions League Betting Preview of the Leg 1 Wednesday Matches

Written by on March 7, 2023

The soccer odds for Wednesday’s first leg CONCACAF Champions League matches should come out shortly. When they do, soccer handicappers will find that known teams, like Leon and the Vancouver Whitecaps, are big time favorites over their lesser known rivals. Chalk doesn’t always win when favored squads face unfamiliar foes. Will the chalk get it done on March 8? Keep … click title for full article.