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The Phoenix Suns (69-20) can still be more dangerous after a dominant Game 1 performance as they host the Dallas Mavericks (56-33) at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday. In today’s game, the Suns emerge as 6-point favorites against the Mavericks. See more predictions in the Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

  • Underdogs: Mavericks +6 (-110)
  • Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Over/Under: 216.5 points

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The Mavericks (52-35-2 ATS) are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games and 5-1 ATS in their last six. The total has gone OVER in six of Dallas’ last eight matches on the road, even as the Mavericks are 0-6 SU in their last six contests when playing on the road against the Suns.

The Suns (49-40 ATS) went 4-1 ATS in their last five games and 7-2 in their last nine at home, even as the total has gone UNDER in six of Phoenix’s last nine matches against Dallas. Phoenix took Game 1, 121-114, on Sunday,  for their third-straight win in the playoffs.

Dallas hopes to get big time games from Luka Doncic, who averages 28.4 points, 9.1 rebounds and 8.7 assists during the regular season, along with Jalen Brunson (16.3 ppg), and Spencer Dinwiddie (15.8 ppg) at the same time to stand a chance of stealing Game 2. The Mavs have also had to find a way to slow down Suns’ shooter Devin Booker (26.8 ppg) and Chris Paul (14.7 ppg, 10.8 apg) to tie the series.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 116 Phoenix Suns – 104 Dallas Mavericks
  • Over/Under — OVER 216.5 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat (Game 1) Odds and Picks

Tyler Herro scored 32 points off the bench while Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Miami Heat took advantage of the absence of Joel Embiid to pound the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-92, to take a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinals series.

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The Miami Heat (58-30) tries to match, if not top, their strong performance in Game 1 as they host the Philadelphia 76ers (55-34) at the FTX Arena in South Florida on Wednesday. In today’s game, the Heat emerged as 8-point favorites against the 76ers. See more predictions in the Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

  • Underdogs: 76ers +8 (-110)
  • 76ers vs Heat Over/Under: 207.5 points

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The 76ers (42-46-1 ATS) went 3-6 ATS in their last nine games against the Heat but are 9-4 SU in their last 13 matches. The total has gone UNDER in four of Philadelphia’s last five outings against an opponent in the Eastern Conference, even as the 76ers are 2-7 ATS in their last nine contests on the road. 

The Heat (57-37-1 ATS) are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games and 11-2 SU in their last 13, even as the total has gone UNDER in six of Miami’s last six matches. Miami has won its last three games in the playoffs, even as the Heat are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 matches when playing as the favorite. 

Philadelphia will need all the help it can get to steal one game on the road, as Embiid will likely miss Game 2 due to an orbital fracture he sustained in the team’s last series against the Toronto Raptors. James Harden, who averaged 21 points, 7.1 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game, should step up big time along with Tyrese Maxey (17.5 ppg, 4.3 apg) and Tobias Harris (17.2 ppg, 6.8 rpg) to cover up Embiid’s production and tie the series before heading back home for Games 3 and 4.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 108 Miami Heat – 104 Philadelphia 76erss
  • Over/Under — OVER 207.5 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat (Game 1) Odds and Picks

Tyler Herro scored 32 points off the bench while Bam Adebayo had 24 points and 12 rebounds as the Miami Heat took advantage of the absence of Joel Embiid to pound the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-92, to take a 1-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinals series.

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Manchester United (15-10-10) attempts to get back on winning after two-straight losses and a draw as they host Brentford (11-7-16) at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on Monday. In today’s game, the Red Devils are 2.5-point favorites against the Bees. See more predictions in Brentford vs Manchestrer odds and picks in FBR’s Soccer Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

  • Underdogs: Bees +2.5 (-110)
  • Bees vs Red Devils Over/Under: 285 points

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The Bees (17-13-4 ATS) went 10-5-2 Over/Under Away and carries a 5-4-8 away record coming into this match. Brentford is coming off a scoreless draw against Tottenham on April 23 but has won five of their last seven fixtures, including big wins over Chelsea and West Ham.

The Red Devils (16-13-4 ATS) went 9-7-1 ATS at Old Trafford and 7-9-1 O/U at home, resulting in a 6-3-8 record before their home fans. But Manchester Utd only came up with one victory last month, after pulling off a 3-2 home win over Norwich City on April 16.

Brentford kept a healthy lineup in March and April, resulting in an impressive attack that led to at least 1.3 goals in six of its last seven figures. The Bees are also impressive in defense, allowing an average of only 2.6 goals in their last three matches against Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 2 Manchester United – 1 Brentford
  • Over/Under— OVER 285 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Liverpool vs Newcastle Odds and Picks

Naby Keila provided the lone goal of the match in the first half to lift Liverpool to a 1-0 win over Newcastle at St James Park despite coach Jurgen Klopp deciding to rest several players ahead of their Champions’ League semifinal match at Villareal on Tuesday.

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The Miami Heat (57-30) are out to make a strong headstart at home as they host the Philadelphia 76ers (55-33) at the FTX Arena in South Florida on Monday. In today’s game, the Heat came out as 7.5-point favorites against the 76ers. See more predictions in the Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

  • Underdogs: 76ers +7.5 (-110)
  • 76ers vs Heat Over/Under: 208.5 points

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The 76ers (42-45-1 ATS) are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games but are 2-6 ATS in their last eight on the road. The total has gone OVER in five of Philadelphia’s last six matches played in May, even as the 76ers are 1-5 SU in their last six contests when playing on the road against the Heat.

The Heat (57-30 ATS) went 9-3 ATS in their last 12 matches and 10-2 SU in their last 12, even as the total has gone OVER in 12 of Miami’s last seven matches against an opponent in the Eastern Conference. Miami closed out the Atlanta Hawks, 97-94, in Game 5 last Tuesday to claim a 4-1 win in their first round series.

Philadelphia bounced back from back-to-back losses to finish off the Toronto Raptors, 132-97, in Game 6 last Tuesday to also come out as 4-2 winners in their first round series. The 76ers will try to find a way to win Game 1 without MVP candidate Joel Embiid, who is nursing an orbital fracture, even as he is also likely to miss Game 2.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 112 Miami Heat – 106 Philadelphia 76ers
  • Over/Under — OVER 208.5 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves (Game 6) Odds and Picks

Desmond Bane and Dillon Brooks scored 23 points each and the Memphis Grizzlies found a way to win despite a quiet night from All Star guard Ja Morant to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 114-106, in Game 6 to advance to the next round against the Golden State Warriors in their Western Conference first round series.

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Liverpool (24-7-2) seeks to keep up with league-leading Manchester City (25-5-3) at the top of the table, as they visit the Magpies at St James Park in Newcastle on Friday. In today’s game, the Reds are 2.5-point favorites against the Magpies. See more predictions in Liverpool vs Newcastle odds and picks in FBR’s Soccer Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

  • Underdogs: Magpies +2.5 (-110)
  • Reds vs Magpies Over/Under: 380 points

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The Magpies (19-13-2 ATS) went 16-17-1 Over/Under and carry a 9-6-2 ATS home record. Newcastle have already scored 27 of its total 43 points at home, which is responsible for its 7-6-4 record in front of its home fans.
The Reds (16-13-4 ATS) went 17-12-4 O/U overall and have a 10-4-2 away record, as they have scored 34 points on the road. Liverpool is 9-6-1 ATS away, as the Reds are coming off a 2-0 victory over Villareal on Wednesday.Newcastle has also put up an impressive run by winning its last four matches, including a 3-0 decision over Norwich last Saturday. The Magpies hope to get another impressive performance from Joelinton, who scored a brace at Carrow Road while Bruno Guimaraes hopes to sustain his goal-scoring streak.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 2 Liverpool – 1 Newcastle Utd
  • Over/Under— OVER 380 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Leeds vs Crystal Palace Odds and Picks

Leeds and Crystal Palace fought to a scoreless draw, with the Peacocks moving five points clear of the relegation zone while the Eagles missed several chances to score but managed to snap a three-game losing streak.

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The Memphis Grizzlies (56-26) try to overcome a hostile crowd and advance into the next round when they visit the Timberwolves (45-37) at the Target Center in Minnesota on Friday. In today’s game, the Grizzlies emerged as a 1.5-point favorite against the Timberwolves. See more predictions in the Memphis Grizzlies vs Minnesota Timberwolves odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

  • Underdogs: Timberwolves +1.5 (-110)
  • Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Over/Under: 229 points

For the best odds for today’s games, check out everygame!The Timberwolves (47-40-1 ATS) went 15-5 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Western Conference and are 4-2 ATS in their last six. The total has gone OVER in eight of Minnesota’s last 12 matches played in April, even as the Timberwolves are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 outings when playing at home against the Grizzlies.The Grizzlies (54-32-1 ATS) are 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games against Minnesota and 14-6 SU in their last 20 matches, even as the total has gone UNDER in five of Memphis’ last seven outings on the road. Memphis outlasted Minnesota, 111-109,in Game 5 on Tuesday to move to a win away from reaching the conference finals.Minnesota nearly made it two in a row after pulling off a 119-118 victory in Game 4 last Saturday. Rookie Anthony Edwards, who averages 24.2 points and 2.6 assists per game, will join All-Star center Karl Anthony Towns (22.6 ppg, 1.8 apg) in leading the Wolves in trying to force a Game 7 back to Memphis.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 112 Memphis Grizzlies – 109 Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Over/Under — OVER 229 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors (Game 6) Odds and Picks

Joel Embiid collected 33 points and 10 rebounds, Tyrese Maxey had 25, while James Harden added 22 points and 15 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers ousted the Toronto Raptors, 132-97, to advance into the conference finals after a 4-2 victory in their Eastern Conference first round series.

Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz (Game 6) Odds and Picks

Luka Doncic and Jalen Brunson scored 24 points each as they led the Dallas Mavericks to a 98-96 win over the Utah Jazz to complete a 4-2 victory in their Western Conference first round series and advance into the next round against the top seed Phoenix Suns.

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The growth of Esports betting is now indisputable. Russia, in particular, has a market share that has grown from 5% to 14.5% since 2020, and it includes from 50 to 250 lines to bet. You can no longer ignore the Esports scene because it is growing heavily.

IS ESPORTS HERE TO STAY?

It is true that during the pandemic, the Esports industry grew significantly. During the times when no traditional sports were either on the betting market or on the broadcast, Esports took advantage of this situation.The pandemic helped the industry to grow on much bigger scales than it would have been without it. But it doesn’t mean that betting on Esports will drop to its origins.

WHAT CAN I BET ON?

There are a lot of Esports disciplines that bettors can bet on. For example, CS:GO is one of the largest games and one of the most popular ones for bettors in Russia. The competition is held throughout the year, while players have a long break only during the summer (July-August). For Russian bettors, CS:GO and Dota2 are attractive.
Because nowadays, it is the era of CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) teams. Last year, Ukrainian team Natus Vincere won a bunch of tournaments and broke the prize-winning record (around 4 million dollars in the 2021 season) and Team Spirit won the Dota2 Major, winning 17 million dollars. Also, a lot of betting platforms recognize the value of Esports in betting, providing the lines for many Esports tournaments.

WILL ESPORTS OVERTHROW TRADITIONAL SPORTS IN RUSSIA?

For now, traditional sports are a lot popular for Russian bettors, for example, football, basketball, and hockey, among others.But esports betting is rising each year. The upcoming PGL Major in Antwerp is going to be the spike of the first quarter of the year for the CS:GO scene. You don’t want to miss this event!

EASY WAY TO EARN MONEY?

It is true that it is quite easy to bet on Esports games because it’s easy to analyze. The probability of the underdog to win the game is also higher than in football or other traditional sports. Knowing this, you can find a good way to win money on Esports games. One more thing is that sports betting companies are spending 80% of the finances for Esports in general, so the bookies provide better odds for the fans of the game. The Esports scene is one of the fast-growing sports industries in the 21st century. Its capital is growing steadily year after year. This also applies to betting. Not every betting company knows the Esports scene well, so players can take the advantage of this!

FAMOUS SHOWS BEST BET FOR BOOKMAKERS

The growth of reality TV shows the past decade is something the bookies looked for and eventually convinced them to create Novelty bets for them.

Take a look at “The X Factor” created by British host Simon Cowell, who himself evolved from a judge at “American Idol” to build his brainchild that generated diverse winners who lured thousands of fans the past few years.

Punters predicting the winner from “The X Factor” to “Strictly Come Dancing” to dance-offs like “I’m a Celebrity….Get me out of here” to “Dancing on Ice” have generated a huge following from fans in several countries who eventually fancy betting on their favorite bets to win.

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The Dallas Mavericks (52-30) now face the challenge of trying to finish off the Jazz (49-34) on the road in Game 6 at the Vivint Arena in Utah on Thursday. In today’s game, the Mavericks came out as a 1-point favorite against the Jazz. See more predictions in the Dallas Mavericks vs Utah Jazz odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

  • Underdogs: Jazz +2 (-110)
  • Mavericks vs Jazz Over/Under:  209.5 points

For the best odds for today’s games, check out everygame!

The Jazz (34-50-3 ATS) went 15-3 SU in their last 18 games at home but are just 1-4 ATS in their last five. The total has gone OVER in four of Utah’s last five matches played on a Thursday, even as the Jazz are 12-2 SU in their last 14 outings when playing at home against the Mavericks.

The Mavericks (51-34-2 ATS) are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 contests against the Jazz and are 7-2 SU in their last nine, even as the total has gone OVER in eight of Dallas’ last 12 matches. Dallas welcomed the return of All-Star guard Luka Doncic back in a home playoff game after coming off an injury with a 102-77 victory in Game 5 to move a win away from reaching the conference semifinals.

Utah is facing a major injury concern, with All Star guard Donovan Mitchell (quad) listed as probable heading into Game 6. The Jazz will need to find a way if Mitchell, who averages 25.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, sit out Thursday as Bogdan Bogdanovic (18.1 ppg), Jordan Clarkson (16.0 ppg) and All Star big man Rudy Gobert (15.6 ppg, 14.7 rpg) need to step up.  

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 110 Dallas Mavericks – 101 Utah Jazz
  • Over/Under — OVER 209.5 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds and Picks

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points along with nine rebounds while Pat Conaughton had 20 points off the bench as the Milwaukee Bucks closed out the Chicago Bulls, 116-100, to advance into the second round with a 4-1 victory in their Eastern Conference first round series.

Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Odds and Picks

Stephen Curry dazzled his way to 30 points on five 3-pointers in his return as a starter, while Klay Thompson and Gary Payton II scored 15 points each as the Golden State Warriors ousted the Denver Nuggets, 102-98, and completed a 4-1 victory in their Western Conference first round series.

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The Philadelphia 76ers (51-31) face a hostile crowd in another bid to advance into the second round as they visit the Raptors (46-36) in Game 6 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, on Thursday. In today’s game, the 76ers barely managed to emerge as 1.5-point favorites against the Raptors. See more predictions in the Philadelphia 76ers vs Toronto Raptors odds and picks in FBR’s NBA Predictions series.

BEST ODDS TO BET ON:

  • Underdogs: Raptors +1.5 (-110)
  • 76ers vs Raptors Over/Under:  211 points

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The Raptors (48-38-1 ATS) are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games but are 2-5 ATS in their last seven matches. The total has gone UNDER in four of Toronto’s last five outings against Philadelphia, even as the Raptors are 16-4 SU in their last 20 contests when playing at home against the 76ers.  

The 76ers (41-45-1 ATS) went 4-2 ATS in their last six matches but are 8-3 SU in their last 11, even as the total has gone UNDER in six of Philadelphia’s last eight games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division. Philadelphia lost the last two games in the series, including an 88-103 setback in Game 5 on Monday, with MVP candidate Joel Embiid (thumb) listed as probable for Thursday’s matchup. 

Toronto started from avoiding getting swept into stealing one game on the road in Game 5 that got them back into contention in the series. With Embiid hurting and possibly out, the Raptors should take advantage and get a more collective effort from Pascal Siakam, who averages 22.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, Gary Trent Jr (18.3 ppg) and rookie Scottie Barnes (15.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg), as they try to hold the fort with the possible absence of All-Star guard Fred VanVleet (20.3 ppg), who is listed as doubtful as he is nursing a hip injury.

Final Predictions and Picks:

  • Spread — 104 Philadelphia 76ers – 101 Toronto Raptors
  • Over/Under — OVER 211 points

A look at last time’s predictions: 

Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Odds and Picks

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points along with nine rebounds while Pat Conaughton had 20 points off the bench as the Milwaukee Bucks closed out the Chicago Bulls, 116-100, to advance into the second round with a 4-1 victory in their Eastern Conference first round series.

Denver Nuggets vs Golden State Warriors Odds and Picks

Stephen Curry dazzled his way to 30 points on five 3-pointers in his return as a starter, while Klay Thompson and Gary Payton II scored 15 points each as the Golden State Warriors ousted the Denver Nuggets, 102-98, and completed a 4-1 victory in their Western Conference first round series.

For more predictions, check out our predictions series where FBR covers the biggest games of major sports!

Placing money for betting lines NHL has evolved beyond sports events or tournaments the past few years. The imagination of bettors has grown to non-sports events that generated huge interest for their market to place money on, and sportsbooks simply took advantage that it has established a strong market separate from the traditional sports tournaments.

This is what Novelty Bets are all about. Sports bettors may have wanted diversion from the wear and tear of betting on NHL sports events or tournaments so they tried something new and different that eventually drew a strong following and prompted bookmakers to create betting avenues for them.

Let՛s now dive into what bookies look into creating these Novelty Bets. From political to entertainment topics, these kinds of bets may be something punters place money for fun, but they can still get a big payday if they focus and prepare for it in the long run.

What Is Novelty Betting?

A bet on an outcome that is not sports-related is described as a Novelty bet in sports betting circles. Every day, novelty bets are placed on a variety of events taking place all over the world. The different types of special bets vary from topic to topic. The non-sports topics range from politics, TV shows, movies, award shows, and other random odds and ends.

The concept of Novelty betting may be something bettors place money on for fun. But there’s a career for those who focus on these non-sporting bets and make money on it once bettors get the hang of it.

Unlike in sports betting where bookmakers create electronic simulations on teams involved in major events or tournaments to help guide punters on picking their bets, there’s no solid basis for bookies to determine clear winners for novelty bets.

Sports betting may still continue to command a bigger market share in several countries, but novelty sportsbet offer a fresh perspective that generates lots of interest from people where they must figure it out to win beyond just luck to collect that big payroll.

Novelty Specials- Betting Tips

Read Current Events, Entertainment Sites Helps

Though they don’t have to be, novelty bets can be fairly unpredictable. Political event wagering, for instance, is highly popular, thus familiarizing yourself with the market can significantly improve your chances of success.

Being well-informed, reading about political and entertainment developments, watching the news, etc., can help you develop a distinctive perspective and provide you with the knowledge you need to make an accurate prediction. Social media platforms can also be quite useful because people discuss all topics and happenings there regularly, giving you an understanding of how people feel about certain situations.
If sports bettors tore over lots of statistics and data from simulations offered by bookmakers to major sports websites like ESPN, CBS Sports and Fox Sports, novelty bettors need to brush up on their current events and entertainment news if they want to become successful in this field.

Place Your Bets on Topics You Know Well

A significant portion of novelty bets revolve around specific things that necessitate extensive prior knowledge. Many of those things have a history that is too complex to learn in a short period of time. Furthermore, learning a lot about a specific topic can be extremely time-consuming, making the bet even more difficult.

That is why you should bet on events that are related to topics in which you are already well-versed. This can give you the advantage you need to make accurate predictions and profits.

Look For Established Markets For Novelty Bets

Some bookmakers have been creative; they have already placed their top novelty betting markets to guide punters on events they can earn extra money on the side. This includes the best novelty betting sites that you must check out before you bet.

The US presidential and UK general election emerge as top political novelty bets, while the Oscars, “Britain’s Got Talent,” “Emmys,” “MasterChef” and “Big Brother” come out among entertainment bets.

The concept of Novelty Bets may be to provide fun and diversion for punters while getting a chance to earn an extra payroll on the side. But bettors are still advised to be smart in placing their money on these bets to ensure that their payroll won’t take a hit in balancing their bets with their usual sports events in the long term.

Best websites For Novelty Bets

What started as betting for fun has evolved through the years, something sportsbooks have recognized and prompted them to expand their platforms by placing novelty bets among its features.

While not all bookmakers have offered novelty bets features on their websites, the list has grown consistently.

From MyBookie to William Hill to bet365 and betobet, these bookies have recognized the growing market for novelty bets that generates money for them and lures over more people who might be convinced of trying out their sports betting features in the long run.