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Toronto Raptors make it cool to be a Canadian fan Again
Canadians fans found out what it was like to be betting on basketball at SBG Global sportsbook and actually winning thanks to the Toronto Raptors having by far the most successful season in the history of the franchise in 2015–16. Not only did the Raptors surpass the 50-win mark for the first time in their 21 seasons in the NBA – they finished 56-26 – but they defied the odds by eliminating the Miami Heat in the Western Conference playoff semifinals and even gave the Cleveland Cavaliers a run for their money in the WC Finals. Ain’t no shame in losing to the eventual champions; the Raptors can be rightfully proud.
Bet on UFC on Fox 20: Odds for Holm vs. Shevchenko
Fans who will bet on UFC on Fox 20 favor Holly ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ Holm to beat Valentina ‘The Bullet’ Shevchenko on July 23rd in the main event at the United Center in Chicago. Judging by his offspring, I’m going to go ahead and assume that Mr. Holm is the kind of preacher that Bob Mitchum was in Night of the Hunter. Be that as it may, these are the UFC betting odds for the fight:
Free Agency Signings Could Affect NHL Futures
Sportsbook users who bet on NHL futures know just how important the free agency period can be for an NHL club. It’s not uncommon for a mediocre team to snag the right pieces during free agency and then make a legitimate run at the Stanley Cup. It’s important for franchises to be able to have progressive off seasons, and a big part of that is the ability to asses needs and fill them during free agency. Equally as important is the ability to measure and grade a team’s offseason moves. Doing so will result in better and more insightful wagers for your bet on NHL games. With that in mind let’s take a look at all the signings during this year’s free agency.
Sacramento Kings: Neither Very Sacred nor Very Kingly
The Sacramento Kings had their last season in seven years in 2015-16. Unfortunately, the bar was set so low that the Kings limboed under it with a 33-49 record. However, now that that seven-year itch has been scratched, perhaps they start aiming for an actual winning percentage. How can the Kings go about that, fans betting on basketball at SBG Global sportsbook might ask. According to NBA.com's Draft expert, Scott Howard-Cooper, Sacramento should have gone for either Jaylen Brown, Kris Dunn, or Buddy Hield in the 2016 draft. Instead, they got Georgios Papagiannis, Bogdanovich, and Skal Labissière – all of whom they traded Marquese Chriss to the Phoenix Suns for.
Nuggets shooting for Wade is not the shooting they need
The Denver Nuggets offered Dwayne Wade $52 million for two years – the largest contract in the history of the franchise believe it or not. The new – good or bad depending on whom you ask – is that Wade turned down in favor of the Chicago Bulls. The decidedly good news is that the Nuggets shooting for a major superstar shows their commitment to becoming a favorite of people betting on basketball at SBG Global sportsbook. However, the shooting they need to be aiming for should take place on a basketball floor. Denver was a bottom-five shooting team from outside the paint, with only Danilo Gallinari and Gary Harris shooting above the league average on at least 200 three-point attempts.
One-man New Orleans Pelicans need to get back to ‘D’
Fans betting on basketball at SBG Global sportsbook know that the New Orleans Pelicans are a one-man team, and that man is three-time All-Star Anthony Davis. Last season – his fourth with the Pelicans – Davis had 35.5 minutes, 24.3 points, 2.0 blocks, and 10.3 rebounds in 61 regular season games. Davis is not only New Orleans’ highest-scorer but also a good defender. However, and not harp on it, he is only one man and cannot do everything. Sometimes he can’t do anything; injuries have prevented Davis from playing a single full season in the NBA.
The Minnesota Timberwolves; or, Team Rookie of the Year
It’s increasing harder for fans of betting on basketball to put their money on the Minnesota Timberwolves at SBG Global sportsbook. The T’Wolves finished last season with a 29-53 record; 5th in the Northwest division and 13th in the Western Conference. The takeaway: the Timberwolves are not tied for the second-longest playoffs appearance drought in the history of the NBA with the Golden State Warriors (1994–95-2005–06), and behind the LA Clippers (1976–77-1990–91). Only Solomon Northup has had a worse 12-year period. Not even the return of Kevin Garnett made much of a difference.
Deontay Wilder vs. Chris Arreola Boxing Betting Odds
The ‘Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder is the boxing betting favorite to retain the WBC heavyweight championship versus ‘The Nightmare’ Chris Arreola on Jul 16th, 2016 at the Legacy Arena, in Birmingham, Alabama. Below are the odds for fans who bet on boxing:
Florida Panthers dressed to kill for 2016-17 NHL Season
The Florida Panthers’ NHL betting odds to win the 2016-2017 Stanley Cup currently stand at +1825, giving them about the best 10th odds to go all the way. And while the Tampa Bay Lightning have better odds (+1325), the Panthers are not going to let their neighbors get the upper hand just like that. The Panthers have redesigned their logo and uniform set, and while outwardly appearances do not win championships, that is just an indication of things to come. Florida won the Atlantic Division last season with a franchise record of 103 points. However, there is always room for improvement, especially if fans who bet on hockey consider that lost to the New York Islanders 4-2 in the first round of the playoffs.
Jaguars Betting on Robinson Staying Awake This Season
NFL betting enthusiasts are always looking for the latest analysis, and today that involves an amusing anecdote. The state of Florida is notorious for producing the most comical headlines and last night Denard Robinson, the Jaguars 3rd down back, made his contribution to the states’ long running gag.