Henry Watkins

Biography:

Henry Watkins is a Sports Writer at MyBookie. Originally from Scotland and currently residing in Metro Atlanta with his wife Penny, Henry covers a range of topics, including competitive and professional sports as well as sports business. In addition to his sports writing, he is also an author of horror fiction, with works such as Karaoke Night, Crueller, and Off The Grid.

College Football Week 7 Predictions, Odds & Best Bets

College Football Week 7 Best Bets: Ohio State vs. Indiana & Key Top-25 Matchups

Written by on October 14, 2026

Week 7 picks from D.S. Williamson and Henry Watkins. Can Ohio State cover against Indiana? Will BYU pull off an upset against Notre Dame, or will the Irish prevail? Our 2026 College Football Week 7 picks put those top matchups under the microscope, alongside Missouri vs. Ole Miss and Oklahoma State vs. Houston. D.S. Williamson and Henry Watkins both back … click title for full article.
NFL Betting Tips: 7 Strategies to Evaluate Odds and Find Value

NFL Betting Tips: 7 Strategies to Evaluate Odds and Find Value

Written by on October 13, 2026

To evaluate NFL betting odds and identify potential value, compare lines and prices, understand key numbers, estimate expected value, track closing line value, reassess team news, question betting splits, and limit stakes and exposure. Value exists when your estimated probability of winning supports a positive expected return at the offered price—not simply when you expect a team to win. Use … click title for full article.
Common College Football Betting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

What Are the Common College Football Betting Mistakes to Avoid?

Written by on October 13, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 The most common college football betting mistakes are betting with emotion, chasing losses, staking too much, accepting a poor price, relying on outdated roster information and choosing the wrong betting period. Avoiding them starts with checking the matchup, the complete offer and your spending limits—not simply picking the better team. A team can win by seven … click title for full article.
Champions League Picks: Inter, Arsenal, Liverpool, Atletico & Man City

Champions League Picks: Inter, Arsenal, Liverpool, Atletico & Man City

Written by on October 13, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Looking for the best Champions League picks and betting angles? D.S. Williamson breaks down key matchups, weighing recent form, home-field advantage, team quality, and the odds to identify potential value. His current card includes Sporting CP to beat Lens (+150), Atletico Madrid to beat Manchester United (+100), a draw between Borussia Dortmund and Bodo/Glimt (+105), and … click title for full article.
Longshot Betting Strategy: How to Find Value in High Odds

Longshot Betting Strategy: How to Find Value in High Odds

Written by on October 13, 2026

The best way to evaluate a longshot bet is to compare its price with a realistic estimate of its chance to win. High odds can produce a large payout, but they also usually mean the outcome is less likely. Before betting, identify the exact market, calculate its break-even probability, test your estimate against less optimistic scenarios, and choose a stake … click title for full article.
How Transfer Portal Changes Affect College Football Futures Odds

How Transfer Portal Changes Affect NCAA Football Futures Odds

Written by on October 12, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 The college football transfer portal has changed how teams build their rosters, making player movement an important factor in college football futures odds. A proven quarterback joining a contender can shift conference championship and playoff prices, while the impact of other transfers depends on positional value, roster depth, and team fit. When evaluating futures, bettors need … click title for full article.
NFL Player Props: When They Offer Real Betting Value

NFL Player Props: When They Offer Real Betting Value

Written by on October 11, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 NFL player props offer real betting value when a sportsbook’s line or odds underestimate a player’s likely performance. The strongest opportunities often involve changes in workload, injuries, favorable matchups, projected game scripts, or pricing that has not fully adjusted to new information. Unlike spreads and moneylines, player props focus on individual outcomes such as passing yards, … click title for full article.
How to Use Stats, Trends and Tools in Sports Betting

How to Use Stats, Trends and Tools in Sports Betting

Written by on October 10, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Sports betting stats, trends, and analytical tools help bettors evaluate team performance, understand odds movement, and identify potential betting value. By comparing historical results with current matchups, injuries, market prices, and other relevant factors, bettors can make more informed decisions instead of relying on intuition alone. These methods do not require you to be a statistician. … click title for full article.
Determining the Betting Impact of Injured Players: How Odds Are Influenced

Determining the Betting Impact of Injured Players: How the Odds are Influenced

Written by on October 10, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Injuries impact sports betting by changing team strength, sportsbook odds, and the value available across point spreads, moneylines, totals, player props, and futures markets. When a key player is ruled out or listed as questionable, sportsbooks reassess the matchup and may adjust betting lines to reflect the expected impact on performance. For bettors, understanding how injuries … click title for full article.
How to Bet on Sports: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Sports Betting

How to Bet on Sports: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Sports Betting

Written by on October 10, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Quick Answer: How Do You Bet on Sports? To bet on sports at MyBookie, log in to your account, open the sportsbook, choose a sport and event, and select the betting odds for your preferred market. Enter your stake in the betslip, review the selection, line, odds, and potential payout, and confirm the wager. Once accepted, … click title for full article.
Sports Betting Favorites vs. Underdogs: Understanding Odds, Value, and Strategy

Sports Betting Favorites vs. Underdogs: Understanding Odds, Value, and Strategy

Written by on October 7, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 Sports betting favorites are teams or players expected to win more often, while underdogs have lower implied win probabilities and typically offer larger payouts. Favorites generally carry negative American odds, such as -150, while underdogs carry positive odds, such as +130. However, the favorite is not automatically the better bet. The key is to compare the … click title for full article.
College Football: Line Movement Timeline: Opening Odds vs Closing Odds

College Football Line Movement Timeline: Opening Odds vs Closing Odds

Written by on October 7, 2026

Last updated: October 2026 The college football line movement timeline runs from opening odds to closing odds shortly before kickoff. Sportsbooks release an initial spread, moneyline, and total, then adjust those prices as bets come in and new information becomes available. Early sharp action, public betting, injuries, weather, and roster news can all influence how the numbers change throughout the … click title for full article.
Using xG (Expected Goals) to Find Betting Value in Soccer

Using xG (Expected Goals) to Find Betting Value in Soccer

Written by on September 27, 2026

Last updated: September 2026 If you bet on soccer, or you’re thinking about it, you’ve probably run into the term expected goals, or xG. It’s a metric that’s become a staple in the sport, and understanding how it works can help you spot value bets other people miss. In this guide, we’ll cover how xG works and how to use … click title for full article.
Soccer Win, Lose, or Tie Odds Explained: How 3-Way Betting Works

Soccer Win, Lose, or Tie Odds Explained: How 3-Way Betting Works

Written by on September 26, 2026

Last updated: September 2026 If you’ve ever looked at a soccer betting board and seen three prices instead of two, you’ve already run into the most basic market in the sport. This guide explains win-lose-tie betting in plain English. No picks, no hype, just how the numbers work, why they exist, and how sportsbooks structure them. At its core, it’s … click title for full article.