Fantasy Sports

NBC Sports Builds Stronghold in Fantasy Sports Market With RotoGrinders Deal

NBC Sports is making serious inroads into the world of fantasy sports, this week announcing a partnership with Rotogrinders, the leader in fantasy content and website tools.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Thu, 10/09/2014 - 22:28

Panthers-Bengals Betting Line - Week 6 Fantasy Tip: ‘Sit Cam Newton’

The Panthers-Bengals betting line had Cincinnati as a -7 favorite. We also have a look at Cam Newton’s fantasy value for Week 6, and it’s not good, ESPN.com warns.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Wed, 10/08/2014 - 23:38

Bloomberg News: How DraftKings Turns Fantasy Sports Into Real Money

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins and former Boston Celtics basketball player Antoine Walker discuss the growth of fantasy sports with Pimm Fox on "Taking Stock."

The real money aspect (and, hence, the gambling element) truly comes into play with the games lasting just one day.

Robins offers an example: “This football weekend, you would look at the players and pick them only for the games you are playing today and you can go and play for free or an amount of money and win anywhere up to a million dollars.”

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Tue, 10/07/2014 - 23:06

Fantasy Hockey 2014 – Top Ranked Players

The NHL is back and never will this sport be so popular as 2014 with the unofficial introduction of Fantasy Hockey.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Tue, 10/07/2014 - 12:11

MNF Betting Odds Seahawks-Redskins, Free Pick: Fantasy Value for Percy Harvin

Gambling911.com has your MNF betting odds for the Seahawks-Redskins game and Fantasy value on Percy Harvin, Marshawn Lynch and Alfred Morris. You can bet this game at BetPhoenix.ag here and receive a 75% cash bonus + 25% free play.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mon, 10/06/2014 - 17:06

Bengals vs. Patriots Current Line Climbs to Cincinnati -3: Fantasy Matchups

The Bengals vs. Patriots current line opened with New England as a slight favorite at -2 but throughout much of the week, the Bengals were a -1 road favorite. By Sunday morning, the line on this game had moved all the way to Bengals -3.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sun, 10/05/2014 - 13:01

Early FanDuel Investor: ‘Fantasy Sports is Finally Mainstream, Massive’

Paul Martino is Managing Director of Palo Alto-based venture capital firm Bullpen Capital and, these days, he is most excited about his early investment in FanDuel.com, a provider of daily fantasy competitions that continues to attract considerable cash infusions, most recently a $70 million windfall from Shamrock Capital Advisors.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sun, 10/05/2014 - 12:21

Daily Fantasy Sports - How to Play Head-to-Head – Best Strategies, Payouts

FanDuel.com blog writer offered up an excellent explanation on how to play head-to-head daily fantasy sports and the best strategy to employ, noting it is the most popular and easiest for a new entry into Fantasy play. Head-to-head is often referred to as H2H.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sun, 10/05/2014 - 11:40

Chiefs-49ers Betting Line – Week 5 Fantasy Value for Alex Smith

The Chiefs-49ers betting line had 49ers as a -5.5 home favorite. This one opened at -4.5 with action relatively balanced. We also have the Week 5 fantasy value for Alex Smith,

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sun, 10/05/2014 - 01:54

Jets-Chargers Betting Line – Week 5 Fantasy Value for Philip Rivers

The Jets-Chargers betting line had San Diego as a -7 home favorite. We also have the Week 5 fantasy value for Philip Rivers

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sun, 10/05/2014 - 01:30

NFL Point Spreads - Bengals vs. Patriots: Fantasy Value on Giovani Bernard

NFL point spreads for Week 5 had the Bengals-Patriots at New England +1. It was a rare time in which the Pats are a home underdog.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sat, 10/04/2014 - 20:44

Cardinals-Broncos Betting Line – Week 5 Fantasy Value for Peyton Manning

The Cardinals-Broncos betting line had Denver at -7.5. Some books had the line at -7.5 with Denver seeing 65% of the public backing. The Vegas books were mostly holding at -7 Saturday while a few of the offshore books were offering this game at -8. Arizona is one of only two undefeated teams coming into Week 3.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sat, 10/04/2014 - 18:48

Falcons vs. Giants Spread, ATL 1-9 SU on the Road: Rashad Jennings Fantasy Value

The Falcons vs. Giants point spread had New York as a -4 point favorite. New York was getting just shy of 60% of the action in this game.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sat, 10/04/2014 - 18:08

Week 5 Fantasy Value for the Steelers Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell

Gambling911.com has your Week 5 fantasy value on wide receiver Antonio Brown and running back Le’Veon Bell.

The Steelers will face Jacksonville in Week 5 following a heartbreaking final seconds loss last weekend to the Tampa Bay Bucs.

Brown is pretty much ranked number one among fantasy wide receivers this week.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Sat, 10/04/2014 - 17:23

Rams-Eagles Betting Line: Week 5 Fantasy Value for Jeremy Maclin

The Rams-Eagles betting line had Philadelphia as a -7 home favorite with some books dipping to -6.5. More than 70% of those betting this game were backing the Eagles. We also have your NFL fantasy value for

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 10/04/2014 - 16:54

Bears-Panthers Betting Line: Week 5 Fantasy Value for Jay Cutler, Matt Forte

Gambling911.com has the Bears-Panthers betting line and Week 5 fantasy value for Jay Cutler and Matt Forte.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 10/04/2014 - 16:31

Texans-Cowboys Betting Line: Week 5 Fantasy Value for Tony Romo, DeMarco Murray

The Texans-Cowboys betting line was coming in at Dallas -6.5 across the board after opening at -4. The books are pushing action towards Houston and probably will not cross the dangerous number 7 threshold. Action was balanced at this number. We also have your Week 5 fantasy value on Tony Romo and DeMarco Murray.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 10/04/2014 - 15:41

Ravens-Colts Betting Line – Week 5 Fantasy Value for Andrew Luck, Steve Smith

The Ravens-Colts betting line had Indianapolis opening at -3.5. The number has moved to -3 at some books. Nearly 70% of those betting this game were backing Baltimore at -3. We also have your Week 5 fantasy value for Andrew Luck and Steve Smith.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Fri, 10/03/2014 - 01:24

Bills-Lions Betting Line: Week 5 Fantasy Value for Kyle Orton, Calvin Johnson

The Bills-Lions betting line had Detroit as a -7 home favorite. This number has not moved despite the Lions getting 65% of the action. We also have your Week 5 Fantasy value for Kyle Orton and Calvin Johnson.

Submitted by Ean Lamb on, Fri, 10/03/2014 - 00:48

Fantasy Sports, Live In-Play Wagering Helping to Boost Sports Betting

Fantasy Sports was a hot topic at this week’s Global Gaming Expo with daily leagues helping to fuel sports betting.

Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill, which operates sportsbooks in Las Vegas told those in attendance that “the business is very, very healthy”.

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Thu, 10/02/2014 - 11:55

Important Fantasy Pickups for NFL Week 5

Gambling911.com has your important Fantasy pickups for Week 5 of the NFL.

The Broncos Peyton Manning – The Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning surpassed the 300-yard mark in a Week 3 overtime loss to the Seahawks in Seattle. He had a bye in Week 4.

The Cowboys DeMarco Murray – He has gained 534 yards on the ground so far this season.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mon, 09/29/2014 - 22:37

Bills-Lions Betting Line: Fantasy Value for Kyle Orton, Sammy Watkins

The Bills-Lions betting line had Buffalo as a +7 road underdog heading into Detroit following news that veteran quarterback Kyle Orton will be replacing EJ Manuel for the Bills. While Fantasy enthusiasts aren’t exactly enthusiastic over Orton, the immediate Fantasy impact might be on Bills wide receiver Sammy Watkins.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Mon, 09/29/2014 - 21:47

Fantasy Sports Biz FanDuel.com Becomes the Biggest Tech Startup in UK

Guess which Edinburgh company is now the largest UK startup tech firm. Would you believe it’s none other than Fantasy Football behemoth FanDuel.com?

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Mon, 09/29/2014 - 16:22

Patriots-Chiefs Betting Line, Week 4 Fantasy Value for Jamaal Charles

The Patriots-Chiefs betting line for Monday Night Football had New England as a -3 favorite at most books while a handful were holding at -2.5. Action was balanced for this game. We also have your Week 4 Fantasy value for the Chiefs Jamaal Charles.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Mon, 09/29/2014 - 15:30

Packers-Bears Betting Line: Week 4 Fantasy Value Jordy Nelson, Alshon Jeffery

The Packers-Bears betting line had Chicago as a +1.5 underdog at home. Green Bay was seeing 70% of the action in this game and the bookmakers will certainly be rooting for Chicago here. The Packers were the 2^nd most wagered on side after Atlanta heading into Sunday.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sat, 09/27/2014 - 23:45

Saints-Cowboys Betting Line, Free Pick and Week 4 Fantasy Value Dez Bryant

The Saints-Cowboys betting line had Dallas at +3 and if the oddsmakers really felt New Orleans could destroy the Cowboys here, they’d dare to jump over that dangerous number 3.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sat, 09/27/2014 - 23:14

Falcons-Vikings Betting Line, Free Pick and Week 4 Fantasy Value on Julio Jones

The Falcons-Vikings betting line opened at Minnesota +3.5 and has only moved a half point down to -3, which is odd considering Atlanta is seeing nearly 85% of the action at Bookmaker.eu.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Sat, 09/27/2014 - 22:43

Lions-Jets Betting Line: Week 4 Fantasy Value for Calvin Johnson

The Lions-Jets betting line had New York as a +1.5 home underdog. Scroll down for all of this week’s NFL lines and Fantasy NFL value for Calvin Johnson.

60% of those betting this game were backing Detroit, which comes into this week claiming the league’s number two best defense.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 09/27/2014 - 16:39

Bucs-Steelers Betting Line: Week 4 Fantasy Value for Le'Veon Bell, Antonio Brown

The Bucs-Steelers betting line had Pittsburgh as just a -7 home favorite, which is odd considering how poorly Tampa Bay played the week prior. Scroll down for the latest Week 4 lines on all games and the Fantasy value for Le'Veon Bell, Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Sat, 09/27/2014 - 13:33