Pelicans’ Future Odds Improving as Season Progresses
Although bounced in the first round of the playoffs last year, the New Orleans Pelicans’ future odds were respectable to start the new season, considering they only compiled 36 regular season wins in their 2021-22 campaign. Their six-game dog fight playoff loss against the title contending Suns and resigning often-injured, high-potential star Zion Williamson to […]
How Can the Saints Improve in 2023?
After making moves this offseason that signified the New Orleans Saints viewed themselves as postseason contenders, those plans have not come to fruition. Entering Week 12, the Saints are 4-7 and sitting near the bottom of the NFC Standings. Making the Saints’ current situation more difficult is the fact they are currently over $63 million […]
LSU Title Odds See Major Boost After Alabama Upset
Following Saturday night’s overtime win over Alabama, LSU is in the college football national title hunt. Time will tell whether the Tigers’ 32-31 victory goes down as one of the best of all time between these two programs, but it was certainly the best game of the weekend, even if Georgia fans might beg to […]
Revisiting the Top 5 LSU-Alabama Games Since 2000
While college football fans everywhere will be watching Tennessee-Georgia in Athens at 3:30 p.m. ET, the annual highlight of the season for many SEC fans will take place in relative obscurity a few hours later. At 7 p.m., an LSU team that has quietly climbed up the polls – the Tigers are No. 15 in […]
Bolstered by Texas Bettors, Louisiana Handle Jumps $79 Million
Sports betting may not be legal in Texas, but that isn’t stopping Texans from betting. As a result, Louisiana recorded $207.5 million in wagers, a huge increase for operator revenues. The month’s wagers are up $79 million or 61.8% from Louisiana’s August handle. Operators saw an increase of 237% from $9.46 million to $31.89 million. […]
Could DiamondJacks Casino Reopen in Bossier City?
The tourism and entertainment industry was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and casinos certainly were not spared. One of the several Louisiana casinos to not reopen its doors following the state’s mandated closures was DiamondJacks in Bossier City. If all goes according to plan, however, that could be changing. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board […]
New Orleans Pelicans Season Futures Bets
After starting the 2021-22 season with just four wins in their first 20 games, the New Orleans Pelicans played their way into the playoffs and pushed a 64-win Phoenix Suns team to a six-game series. Oh, and New Orleans did all that without the services of All-Star Zion Williamson who missed the entire season with […]
New Orleans Native Regis Prograis to Fight for WBC Super Lightweight Belt
New Orleans native Regis Prograis will meet Jose Zepeda in a battle for the vacant WBC super lightweight world championship on Nov. 26 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. A win by Prograis in the PPV title bout could cement his status as one of the best boxers in Louisiana history. Prograis a […]
How Will New Orleans Fare Without a Bye Week Following Their London Game?
While NFL teams that play in London typically have their bye week the following week, that’s not the case this year. Both New Orleans and Minnesota, who met last weekend in a 28-25 win by the Vikings, are playing again this week. On Sunday, Green Bay will meet the New York Giants in London, and […]
LSU Could Be Underdogs in Most of Remaining Games
LSU enters Saturday’s road clash with Auburn as an 8.5-point favorite as of Wednesday, according to both DraftKings and FanDuel. However, LSU could find itself as an underdog for most of its remaining contests. Following three straight double-digit wins since a narrow loss to now-ranked Florida State in Week 1, LSU is not expected to […]