Betting Picks

Houston Dynamo take on Philadelphia Union at the BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston in the final of the 105th U.S. Open Cup. Both sides are evenly matched, so before you place a bet, read our expert preview of what should be a thrilling soccer match.

Most bettors like to place wagers on who will become champions of the Premier League, but there is value to be had betting on the teams to be relegated from England's top division.

The NHL conference future books at Bovada offer up a unique set of circumstances. The favorite to win the East, the Toronto Maple Leafs, have never won a conference title. The favorite to win the West, the Nashville Predators, have never won the Stanley Cup. At least the Preds have a recent track record of success, playing in the 2017 Cup final, something the Leafs haven't done since 1967.

When it comes to deciphering trends in terms of NFL divisional winners, look first to the AFC. Just two divisions - make that just two teams - have represented the AFC in the last five Super Bowls. That would be the New England Patriots of the AFC East (three times) and the Denver Broncos of the AFC West (twice). All four NFC divisions were represented through the last eight Super Bowls.

The inscriptions on the NBA rookie of the year award read like a who's who of basketball royalty, from Wilt Chambelain, Kareem Abdul-Jabaar and Willis Reed, through Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal, to Vince Carter, LeBron James and Kevin Durant. It's a new season and yet another crop of talented young ballers are entering the NBA. Who will etch their name alongside these legends?

With Golden State pegged at an overwhelming -160 to win the NBA championship — the next-best option is Boston at +600 — your betting money has more bang for your buck in other future wagers, namely NBA MVP. But with so many stars populating the league, this bet could be tricky — until now. Check out which three players have the best chance to cash in this future wager!

Tenerife, Spain is the sight of the 2018 FIBA World Cup (formerly known as the World Championship). The tournament, held once every four years, is the largest women's basketball international event on Earth. Champions will be crowned Septemeber 30, but will it once again be the United States? Or will a team stun them again like in 2006? Check out our betting guide!

Betting college football can be a roller-coaster experience. With so many teams and so many games, there are as many opportunities to hit a big win as there are to swing and miss, and less than in the pro game, the year-to-year turnover of players or sudden emergence of a new star player can have a big impact on the chances of any team winning a championship.

The UEFA Nations League is a brand-new international soccer competition that has been deigned to do away with friendly matches and create a competitive environment for 55 European national teams. Teams are split into groups based on their FIFA ranking, so we should see some giants of European soccer battle it out in meaningful matches and to add to the excitement, Bovada has some betting odds for who will be the champion of the inaugural UEFA Nations League.