We’re still a couple of weeks away from the NFL preseason getting underway. We’ll prepare you each day for the preseason as we get closer to Carolina vs. Arizona in terms of stats, trends, and tips. There are no major football or soccer events this weekend, but there are still plenty of sporting events to bet on.

1)UFC Fight Night: Abu Dhabi. UFC heads to Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West, United Arab Emirates on Saturday.

The Abu Dhabi card features a mix of established contenders, late replacements, and prospects, creating opportunities across multiple betting markets rather than only in the main event, which is anchored by light heavweights Magomed Ankalaev (-575) vs. Bogdan Guskov (+425).

ATS coming off 6-2 in Oklahoma last weekend and 4-2 in Vegas the week of July 11th!

2)In baseball, as the trade deadline approaches on Aug. 3, we’ve got some big series coming up. There are some big series coming up, including the Yankees (57-45) vs. Phillies, Cleveland (54-50) vs. Tampa Bay (59-43) and a big AL West matchup featuring Seattle (51-52) vs. Texas (51-51). There are other options aside from moneyines, run lines and totals. You also have same-game parlays, player props and first 5 Innings” (F5) betting—a strategy that lets you focus on what matters most: the starting pitchers.

3)Golf continues after the last major with five tournaments until the TOUR Championship from Atlanta on Aug. 27. This week, the PGA is in Blaine, MN for the 3M Open. The tournament has begun, but you can still bet the winner, with the favorite being Scottie Scheffler #(+166). You can also still bet the Top 5 and Top 10. After the first round, the leader is American Ben Kohles at -9 (62). 

Honorable Mention:

WNBA All-Star game on Saturday night at 8:30pmET from Chicago on ABC.  You can bet on the winner, Team Witherspoon (-3.5) vs. Team Cooper, or the total (279.5). The co-favorites to win MVP are Olivia Miles and Caitlin Clark (+600). While the social media crowd is talking about the technicals, whether Clark is getting treated fairly and a lot of other nonsense, Miles has been a rookie sensation as an old-school, pass-first point guard, averaging 19.3ppg and 5.9apg. 

MLS won’t get the World Cup ratings, but they continue with a busy Saturday schedule. There are also several betting opportunities. Nashville SC (12-3-1, 39pts) leads the East, while Vancouver (10-2-3, 32pts) leads the West. There are 15 games on Saturday, so there are plenty of betting opportunities. 

#-odds from DraftKings

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Upcoming and Current Events at ATS:

• Baseball Second Half projected to win 150+ units after a strong finish the last 10 weeks (discounts are available with football).
• UFC Fight Night on July 25
• Ankalev vs. Rountree Jr. from Abu Dhabi.
• UFC Fight Night from Serbia on August 1, featuring Medic vs. Rodriguez.
• Hall of Fame Game (Aug 6). Training camp starts this week! Preseason NFL action begins as ATS enters its 34th football season. Early Bird discounts are still available!
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At around 11:30amET on Friday, DraftKings had the Philadelphia 76ers as +1000 to win the NBA Finals, just behind the New York Knicks. About an hour later, after the news dropped that LeBron James was signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Futures Odds moved to +900. 

At 1:45pmET, the odds have remained the same, but expect the Sixers’ odds to improve slightly over the weekend. At this point, Oklahoma City (+270) and San Antonio (+270) are both co-favorites to win the 2026-27 NBA Finals, though the Thunder are +150 to win the Western Conference, while the Spurs are +165. In the East, the Knicks are still a slight favorite at +330, while Philly is +350, followed by Boston (+550) and Detroit (+850).

James likely chose the Sixers, who finished a disappointing 7th in the East last season (45-37), due to their talent. VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey, and, if healthy, Joel Embiid, are a dynamic foursome. But the key for James and the books was the addition of Jaylen Brown from Boston. Brown is coming off a career season with 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists. 

James still has some gas left in the tank at 41. Last season, he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds in 60 games for the Lakers. Los Angeles, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, is the sixth favorite in the West at +2000.

There are still questions for Philadelphia and it starts at center with 32-year old Embiid. The talented seven-footer has played in just 96 games combined in his last three seasons. Yet, despite chronic knee problems, he’s a dominant player, averaging 26.9 points and 7.7 rebounds last season. 

Someone will have to sacrifice stats and usage rate to make this team a championship contender. The Eastern Conference is also no joke with New York retaining most of their players from their first title team in 53 years. Boston (+550 to win East) loses Brown, but gains Paul George. They also get a healthy Jayson Tatum back. Detroit had the best record in the East (+850) last season and added John Collins and Isaiah Joe to improve the shooting.

Even Toronto (+900), Cleveland (+1000), Miami (+1100) and Indiana (+1600) can make some waves because they have made huge additions. The Raptors, if the Kawhi Leonard trade is complete, will have one of the best defensive teams in the league. Indiana gets star point guard Tyrese Haliburton back from an Achilles injury. The Cavs did very little, but they have Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. 

Then there’s Miami. They were one of the favorites to land James and might end up with another less appealing aging player in free agent DeMar DeRozan. The combination of Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokoumpo up front will put them near the top of the East. 

There are also specials you can wager on, including LeBron James to average 18+ points per game in the regular season (-160), though I’d wait until the weekend to see some of the other specials available and search for other sportsbooks to try and find the best value. 

(odds from DraftKings)

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Upcoming and Current Events at ATS:

• Baseball Second Half projected to win 150+ units after a strong finish the last 10 weeks (discounts are available with football).
• UFC Fight Night on July 25
• Ankalev vs. Rountree Jr. from Abu Dhabi.
• UFC Fight Night from Serbia on August 1, featuring Medic vs. Rodriguez.
• Hall of Fame Game (Aug 6). Training camp starts this week! Preseason NFL action begins as ATS enters its 34th football season. Early Bird discounts are still available!
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When betting NFL futures (season-long bets like Super Bowl winner, division winner, win totals, MVP, etc.), the edge often comes from timing, price shopping, and identifying teams whose outlook is likely to improve before the market catches up.

Here are some of the most important principles:

1. Bet Early When You Expect the Market to Move

Odds shift throughout the offseason because of:

• Free-agent signings
• NFL Draft results
• Training camp reports
• Injuries
• Schedule release

2. Shop for the Best Odds

Different sportsbooks often have significantly different prices.

Example:

• Team A to win the Super Bowl
  • Book 1: +1800
  • Book 2: +2500

Over the long run, consistently getting better prices has a major impact on profitability.

3. Look Beyond Last Year’s Record

Instead of focusing only on wins and losses, consider:

• Point differential
• One-score game record (often regresses)
• Turnover margin (can be volatile)
  
  • Strength of schedule
  • Injury luck
  • Teams that underperformed despite strong underlying metrics can offer value.

4)Understand Schedule Strength

For season win totals, evaluate:

• • Opponents’ projected strength
  • Travel demands
  • Rest advantages/disadvantages
  • Outdoor vs. indoor games
  • Short-week games
  • Late-season divisional matchups

(odds from DraftKings)

NFL Super Bowl Odds/Conference Championship Odds

LA Rams: Super Bowl +550/NFC Championship +295. Comments: Matthew Stafford and Myles Crosby. Look out.

Baltimore Ravens: SB +1000/AFC Champ +470. Comments: Jesse Minter takes over for John Harbaugh as HC.

Buffalo Bills: SB +1000/AFC Champ +510. Comments: Joe Brady takes over for Sean McDermott. 

Seattle Seahawks: SB +1100/NFC Champ +600. Comments: Never easy to repeat, and man, the NFC West is tough.

Philadelphia Eagles: SB +1600/NFC Champ +820. Comments: Can Jalen Hurts get his mojo back without A.J. Brown?

New England Patriots: SB +1600/AFC Champ 760. Comments: Welcome A.J. Brown. The Patriots hope that their training camp is not as drama-filled as their off-season.

Kansas City Chiefs: SB +1600/NFC Champ +770. Comments: Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce back for one more run?

LA Chargers: SB +1700/NFC Champ +830. Comments: Can Justin Herbert finally get over the hump and win a playoff game?

Houston Texans: SB +1800/AFC Champ +850. Comments: The defense is elite, but can C.J. Stroud take the next step?

Green Bay Packers: SB +1800/NFC Champ +900. Comments: Jordan Love is the real deal, but defense will have some major issues early on with Micah Parsons out.

San Francisco 49ers: SB +1900/NFC Champ +960. Comments: Health is the key, but time is running out for C-Mac and Nick Bosa.

Detroit Lions: SB +1900/NFC Champ +930. Comments: Do the Lions miss Ben Johnson? Check on the Chicago Bears.

Denver Broncos: SB +2000/AFC Champ +1025. Comments: QB Bo Nix is coming off an injury, but he just finds ways to win.

Cincinnati Bengals: SB +2000/AFC Champ +1025. Comments: Joe Burrow could get back to the big game if he can stay healthy.

Chicago Bears: SB +2400/NFC Champ +1250. Comments: Ben Johnson helped Cale Williams. Will be interesting this season against tougher competition.

Dallas Cowboys: SB +2500/NFC Champ +1300. Comments: Jerry Jones finally brought in some defensive help. Can they overtake the Eagles in the NFC North? 

Jacksonville Jaguars: SB +3000/AFC Champ: +1500. Comments: How much will Trevor Lawrence miss Travis Etienne, who has been in his backfield since the Clemson days (eight years).

Tampa Bay Bucs: SB +5000/NFC Champ +2200. Comments: Mike Evans is gone, so Baker Mayfield will need to find another serious deep threat and red-zone target.

Pittsburgh Steelers: SB +5000/AFC Champ +2300. Comments: New coach Mike McCarthy reunites with Aaron Rodgers in his final season. Shouldn’t be boring. 

Minnesota Vikings: SB +5000/NFC Champ +2400. Comments: Can J.J. McCarthy beat out Kyler Murray for the starting QB job? Kevin O’Connell will look to turn Murray into another reclamation project (aka Sam Darnold).

Washington Commanders:  SB +6000/NFC Champ +3000. Comments: Jayden Daniels may need to use his wheels again if the Commanders can’t establish a second receiving option.

Indianapolis Colts: SB +6000/AFC Champ +2900. The Colts could be a nice divisional pick, though getting by the Texans and Jags won’t be easy. They were really good last season before Daniel Jones was injured.

NY Giants: SB +7000/NFC Champ +3500. Comments: John Harbaugh will eventually win with the Giants. Expect the defense to continue to improve, but there are so many questions on offense (injuries).

New Orleans Saints: SB +9000/NFC Champ +3700. Comments: Travis Etienne winds up in New Orleans, but he may have to share the backfield with Alvin Kamara. That’s not a bad duo to have and they’ll take pressure off of young QB Tyler Shough.

Carolina Panthers: SB +9000/NFC Champ +3800. Comments: The Panthers improved last season and might be able to take advantage of another weak NFC South. A divisional pick (+310) is a solid one.

Tennessee Titans: SB +13000/AFC Champ +5500. Comments: Unless Cam Ward makes a huge jump under new OC Brian Daboll, this is going to be another long year in Nashville for new coach Robert Saleh.

Atlanta Falcons:  +13000/NFC Champ +5500. Comments: Not high expectations for Matt Ryan’s squad. Kevin Stefanski takes over to maybe push Tua Tagovailoa back to being a solid starter.

Las Vegas Raiders: SB +15000/AFC Champ +7600. Comments: All eyes will be on Fernando Mendoza and whether he’s ready to start or if they open the season with Kirk Cousins as the starting QB.

NY Jets: SB +20000/AFC Champ +8600. Comments: Geno Smith is the Jets’ starting QB. That says it all.

Cleveland Browns: SB +20000/AFC Champ +8600. Comments: The Browns traded Myles Garrett, so the defense shouldn’t be dominant. He’s irreplaceable. For what seems like the 30th year since Bernie Kosar played, the Browns are looking for a starting QB.

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Upcoming and Current Events at ATS:

• Baseball Second Half projected to win 150+ units after a strong finish the last 10 weeks (discounts are available with football).
• UFC Fight Night on July 25
• Ankalev vs. Rountree Jr. from Abu Dhabi.
• UFC Fight Night from Serbia on August 1, featuring Medic vs. Rodriguez.
• Hall of Fame Game (Aug 6). Training camp starts this week! Preseason NFL action begins as ATS enters its 34th football season. Early Bird discounts are still available!
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Can Hedging be Beneficial when Betting on Football?

Hedging involves placing a bet on the opposite side of your initial bet. This is usually done once the odds of your original bet hitting have increased. For example, if you wager on the Eagles to win the Super Bowl at +650. Philly advances to the NFC Championship Game.
Their odds have now dropped to +175. You can now place wagers on the three teams remaining to guarantee you can make some money, though it does come at a potential hit  if Philadelphia
were to hit and win the Super Bowl, your other bets would be losers, cutting into the return.

Hedging can be beneficial in football if…

1)You have a large potential payout. If you placed an early bet at attractive odds and the situation has changed in your favor, hedging can lock in a guaranteed profit or reduce the chance of walking away with nothing.

2)The odds have moved significantly. For example, you bet a team at 6.00 (5/1) to win a tournament, and before the final they’re priced at 2.00 (1/1). Betting the other side can secure a profit regardless of the outcome.

3)Your priorities are risk management. If preserving your bankroll is more important than maximizing profit, hedging can help smooth out variance.

When hedging is less advantageous:

1)The bookmaker’s margin (“vig”) works against you. Every additional bet usually incurs another margin, so frequent hedging can lower your long-term expected return.

2)Don’t hedge out of emotion. Many bettors hedge because they’re nervous, even when the original bet still has positive expected value. 

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Upcoming and Current Events at ATS:

• Baseball Second Half projected to win 150+ units after a strong finish the last 10 weeks (discounts are available with football).
• UFC Fight Night on July 25
• Ankalev vs. Rountree Jr. from Abu Dhabi.
• UFC Fight Night from Serbia on August 1, featuring Medic vs. Rodriguez.
• Hall of Fame Game (Aug 6). Training camp starts this week! Preseason NFL action begins as ATS enters its 34th football season. Early Bird discounts are still available!
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It’s the time of the year when American football begins to take over. Sure, we’re over a month before real football starts, about two weeks before preseason, and a month before college football kicks off. This week, most of the rookies enter training camp, followed by the veterans. Let’s take a look at a brief overview of the NFC.

Arizona Cardinals: Rookies: July 22. Veterans: July 22. Location: Glendale, AZ. Key questions: Who will take over for Kyler Murray at quarterback? Can rookie burner Jermiyah Love spark a running game that will also add RB Tyler Allgeier? Super Bowl Odds: +50000 

Atlanta Falcons: Rookies: July 24. Veterans: July 28. Location: Flowery Branch, GA. Key questions: Who will win the starting QB job between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa? Super Bowl Odds: +13000

Carolina Panthers: Rookies: July 21. Veterans: July 22. Location: Charlotte, NC. Key questions: Are the Panthers for real or will they fall back with more expectations? Can QB Bryce Young take his game to another level?  Super Bowl Odds: +9000

Chicago Bears: Rookies: July 25. Veterans: July 28. Location: Lake Forest, IL. Key questions: Can some of the young receivers rise with D.J. Moore dealt to the Bills? On paper, will they fall back against the toughest schedule in the NFL? Super Bowl Odds: +2400

Dallas Cowboys: Rookies: July 28. Veterans: July 28. Location: Oxnard, CA.Key questions: With all the new additions, will the Cowboys’ defense be good enough to elevate them to first in the NFC East?  Super Bowl Odds: +2500

Detroit Lions: Rookies: July 25. Veterans: July 28. Location: Allen Park, MI. Key questions: Can the Lions’ offense return to prominence under new OC Drew Petzing? Super Bowl Odds: +1900

Green Bay Packers: Rookies: July 27. Veterans: July 28. Location: Green Bay, WI. Key questions: Who will step up to rush the passer with Edge Micah Parsons out injured (for at least 4 games) and Rashan Gary gone in free agency?  Super Bowl Odds: +1800

Los Angeles Rams: Rookies: July 25. Veterans: July 25. Location: Loyola Marymount, Los Angeles. Key questions: Can they keep everyone healthy before the regular season? Will Ty Simpson show enough in preseason that he’s the future Rams’ QB after Matthew Stafford retires? Super Bowl Odds: +550

Minnesota Vikings: Rookies: July 21. Veterans: July 24. Location: Eagan, MN. Key questions: Who will win the quarterback duel, Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy?Who will step on the defensive line with Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrove gone? Super Bowl Odds: +5000

New Orleans Saints: Rookies: July 28. Veterans: July 28. Location: Metairie, LA. Key questions: Who will get more carries, Travis Etienne Jr. or Alvin Kamara? Will Tyler Shough benefit from having two strong running backs along with WR Chris Olave and No. 8 overall pick Jordyn Tyson? Super Bowl Odds: +9000

New York Giants: Rookies: July 23. Veterans: July 28. Location: East Rutherford, N.J. Key questions: Will Malik Nabors and Cam Skattebo be ready for the season? How will all the new talent perform for the new coaching staff under John Harbaugh?  Super Bowl Odds: +7000

Philadelphia Eagles: Rookies: July 28.. Veterans: July 28. Location: Philadelphia, PA. Key questions: Who will take over for A.J. Brown at wide receiver? Hollywood Brown, Dontayvion Wicks and rookie Makai Lemon are all in the mix.  Super Bowl Odds: +1600

San Francisco 49ers: Rookies: July 18. Veterans: July 25. Location: Santa Clara, CA. Key questions: Can the 49ers get out of training camp healthy? Speaking of health, can Mike Evans give the 49ers at least 12 games and help take pressure of Christian McCaffrey? Super Bowl Odds: +1900

Seattle Seahawks: Rookies: July 17. Veterans: July 24. Location: Renton, WA. Key questions: Do the Seahawks have enough to repeat? Who will replace Robert Walker III at running back? Super Bowl Odds: +1100

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Rookies: July 27. Veterans: July 28. Location: Tampa, FL. Key questions: Who will take the place of Mike Evans at WR? Is Baker Mayfield ready for a big season so he can get a huge deal? Super Bowl Odds: +5000

Washington Commanders: Rookies: July 24. Veterans: July 28. Location: Ashburn, VA. Key questions: Can Jayden Daniels stay healthy and get back to his rookie season’s production? Will the changes on defense get Washington out of the doldrums on that side of the ball? Super Bowl Odds: +6000

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Upcoming and Current Events at ATS:

• Baseball Second Half projected to win 150+ units after a strong finish the last 10 weeks (discounts are available with football).
• UFC Fight Night on July 25
• Ankalev vs. Rountree Jr. from Abu Dhabi.
• UFC Fight Night from Serbia on August 1, featuring Medic vs. Rodriguez.
• Hall of Fame Game (Aug 6). Training camp starts this week! Preseason NFL action begins as ATS enters its 34th football season. Early Bird discounts are still available!
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Congrats to Spain on winning the 2026 World Cup, with a thrilling 1-0 win in extra time on Sunday. But it’s time to move on to American football as training camps start this week. Let’s take a look at a brief overview of the AFC.

Baltimore Ravens: Rookies: July 24. Veterans: July 28. Location: Owings Mills, Md. Key questions: Brand new coaching staff will work with two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. Will the defense take a major step up with Jesse Minter taking over as head coach? Super Bowl Odds: +1000.

Buffalo Bills:  Rookies: July 21; Veterans: July 28. Location: Rochester, NY. Key questions: Another team with a new coaching staff as Joe Brady takes over for Sean McDermott as head coach. Can Josh Allen, with the addition of WR D.J. Moore, finally get over the hump in the AFC? Super Bowl Odds: +1000

Cincinnati Bengals: Rookies: July 25. Veterans: July 28. Location: Cincinnati, OH. Key questions: Can Joe Burrow stay healthy, and can the defense be steady enough to push the Bengals to another Super Bowl appearance? Super Bowl Odds: +2000

Cleveland Browns: Rookies: July 23. Veterans: July 28. Berea, OH. Key questions: Who will start at quarterback, Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders? Can Jared Verse replace some of the pass-rushing ability of Myles Garrett? Super Bowl Odds: +20000

Denver Broncos: Rookies: July 22. Veterans: July 28. Location: Englewood, CO. Key questions: Will Bo Nix be healthy enough to start the season? Will WR Jaylen Waddle take them over the top? Super Bowl Odds: +2000

Houston Texans: Rookies: July 21. Veterans: July 28. Location: Houston, TX. Key questions: Can C.J. Stroud perform well enough to receive an extension? Is David Montgomery the type of running back to put the Texans over the top? Super Odds: +1800

Indianapolis Colts: Rookies: July 27. Veterans: July 28. Location: Westfield, IN. Key Questions:  Is Daniel Jones healthy enough to repeat last season’s first half before the injury? Will the tougher schedule get them back closer to .500? Super Bowl Odds:  +6000

Jacksonville Jaguars: Rookies: July 25. Veterans: July 28. Location: Jacksonville, FL. Key Questions: Can the Jags replace Travis Etienne at running back?  Super Bowl Odds: +3000

Kansas City Chiefs: Rookies: July 24. Veterans: July 28. Location: St. Joseph, MO. Key Questions: Is Patrick Mahomes healthy coming off the knee injury, and will they be able to replace Trent McDuffie at corner? Super Bowl Odds:  +1600

Las Vegas Raiders: Rookies: July 23. Veterans: July 28. Location: Henderson, NV. Key Questions: Will Fernando Mendoza start at QB or will the Raiders go with veteran Kirk Cousins to start the season? Super Bowl Odds: +15000

LA Chargers: Rookies: July 23. Veterans: July 28. Location: El Segundo, CA. Key Questions: Can Justin Herbert finally get over the hump and win a playoff game? Have the Chargers done enough to improve the offensive line? Super Bowl Odds: +1700

Miami Dolphins:  Rookies: July 21. Veterans: July 28. Location: Miami Gardens, FL. Key Questions:  Can Malik Willis help the Dolphins compete in the AFC East with limited talent surrounding him? Super Bowl Odds: +3500.

New England Patriots: Rookies: July 21. Veterans: July 24. Location: Foxborough, MA. Key Questions: Will the addition of A.J. Brown be enough to help Drake Maye return to the Super Bowl? Will head coach Mike Vrabel be able to keep the distractions away from the team in preseason considering his off-season issues? Super Bowl Odds: +1600

New York Jets: Rookies: July 25. Veterans: July 28. Location: Florham Park, NJ. Key Questions:  Can Aaron Glenn get through the entire season without getting fired? Will the Jets ever find a consistent quarterback? Super Bowl Odds: +20000

Pittsburgh Steelers: Rookies: July 28. Veterans: July 28. Location: Latrobe, PA. Key Questions: Can Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers co-exist again? Can McCarthy help the Steelers win a rare playoff game? Super Bowl Odds: +5000.

Tennessee Titans: Rookies: July 27. Veterans: July 28. Location: Tampa, FL. Key Questions:  Will Cam Ward take a step in his second season at QB? Will Brian Daboll help as the new OC? Super Bowl Odds: +13000. 

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Upcoming and Current Events at ATS:

• Baseball Second Half projected to win 150+ units after a strong finished the last 10 weeks (discounts are available with football).
• UFC Fight Night
• Ankalev vs. Rountree Jr. from Abu Dhabi.
• Hall of Fame Game (Aug 6). Training camp starts this week! Preseason NFL action begins as ATS enters its 34th football season. Early Bird discounts are still available!
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We’re approaching the All-Star Break in baseball, which means it’s time for sports to cool down some although World Cup soccer will continue on for another 10 days. But this weekend, we have soccer, baseball, tennis, the return of Conor McGregor, the Tour de France (early stages), and Summer Hoops basketball to get on. 

1)Wimbledon wraps up. On Friday, we have the men’s semifinals featuring unknown Arthur Fery (+497) taking over Alexander Zverev (-730). Then No. 1 Jannik Sinner (-469) takes on Novak Djokovic (+347), who is looking for Grand Slam No. 25. On the women’s side, the finals are set on Saturday with Karolina Muchova (-125) facing Linda Noskova (+103).

2)Baseball heads to the All-Star break. But on Sunday, we’ll have one of the premier young pitching matchups with Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes (7-8, 3.58 ERA) taking on Jacob Misiorowski (10-4, 1.62 ERA) at 12:15pmET on Peacock. 

3)UFC 329 from Las Vegas on Saturday night. One of the biggest cards of the year features Conor McGregor against Max Holloway for the second time in the main event. Holloway is the big favorite at -225, while McGregor is +185 since he hasn’t fought in five years. There are also four other strong fights on this card, including Cory Sandhagen (-135) against Mario Bautista (+114).

4)The World Cup enters the quarterfinals. France moved on against Morocco on Thursday. On Friday, Spain is -155 in regular time, facing Belgium (+425). On Saturday, we have two “bangers” with Norway taking on England (-115) from Miami at 5pmET. At night, Argentina (-145) faces Switzerland at 9pmET from Kansas City. There are no games on Sunday and Monday. France will play the winner of Belgium/Spain on Tuesday. 

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Upcoming and Current Events at ATS:

• The World Cup runs through July 19. Consists of 32 teams in the Knockout Stage, with most matches played in the United States. It’s the biggest event in the world. 
• Baseball Second Half to begin July 13 (discounts are available with football).
• UFC Fight Night 
  
• UFC 329 MCGREGOR VS HOLLOWAY 2 / LAS VEGAS, NV
  Saturday, July 11th. *Projected +30 units as $250 /u clients expected to win $7,500+
• Duplesis vs. Usman on July 18 from OKC.
• Ankalev vs. Rountree Jr. from Abu Dhabi.
• Hall of Fame Game (Aug 6). Preseason NFL action begins as ATS enters its 34th football season. Early Bird discounts are available now!
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 We’re about to enter a very important part of the baseball season, and that’s the All-Star break from July 13-15. That’s only three days, and it’s actually a four-day break for most players with just one game being played on Thursday, July 16 (Mets/Phillies).

What are the keys to betting on the second half? 

1)Always pay attention to the playoff races. Right now, after most of Wednesday’s games were played, Tampa Bay (54-36) has been the biggest surprise of the league, followed by the slumping New York Yankees (50-42), who are still waiting for Aaron Judge to return. There are just five teams over .500 in the league, so the wild card is extremely wide open. As bad as Boston has been (42-48), they are just three games behind 46-46 Texas for the final wild card spot. 

In the National League, the LA Dodgers (60-33) are predictably in first place in the entire league with the best record in baseball. Milwaukee (58-34) is just 1.5 games behind them. Unlike the American League, six teams over .500 and two are 45-46 (Arizona and San Diego). St. Louis (48-43) is two games behind the final wild card spot. 

2)The trade deadline could impact everything. There are still about three weeks left before the August 3 deadline, but by the All-Star break, teams should have made a decision whether they will be buyers or sellers. 

3)Target teams with unlucky records. Some teams have strong run differential, but disappointing records. Those teams usually end up rebounding. Detroit +15 (42-50) is a prime example of a team that could have a better second half, assuming they don’t trade Tarik Skubal. 

4)Some teams win a lot of one-run games, and they often regress.

5)The weather could have an impact. The summer heat and humidity can dramatically increase scoring in certain ballparks.

6)Manage your bankroll. Be very conservative at this time of the year, especially with football on the horizon. Bet a consistent 1-2% of less of your bankroll per play.

7)Use more specialized betting if your approach didn’t work in the first half. If bullpens are hurting you, go with first 5 innings bets. Or just concentrate on one division where you follow every team closely.

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Upcoming and Current Events at ATS:

• The World Cup runs through July 19. Consists of 32 teams in the Knockout Stage, with most matches played in the United States. It’s the biggest event in the world. 
• Baseball Second Half to begin July 13 (discounts are available with football).
• UFC Fight Night 
  
• UFC 329 MCGREGOR VS HOLLOWAY 2 / LAS VEGAS, NV
  Saturday, July 11th. *Projected +30 units as $250 /u clients expected to win $7,500+
• Duplesis vs. Usman on July 18 from OKC.
• Ankalev vs. Rountree Jr. from Abu Dhabi.
• Hall of Fame Game (Aug 6). Preseason NFL action begins as ATS enters its 34th football season. Early Bird discounts are available now!
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We’re about two+ weeks before training camp starts in the NFL and a month away from the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Let’s take a look at some of the key additions and subtractions for every NFL team, including trades and free agency.

(The second half will be published on Wednesday.) 

Arizona Cardinals: Key Addition: G Isaac Semalo (Steelers) and RB Tyler Allgeier (Falcons). Key Subtraction: QB Kyler Murray (Vikings).

Atlanta Falcons: Key Addition: QB Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins). Key Subtraction:  RB Tyson Allgeier (Cardinals)

Baltimore Ravens: Key Addition: Trey Hendrickson (Bengals). Key Subtraction: C Tyler Linderbaum (Raiders). 

Buffalo Bills: Key Addition: WR D.J. Moore (Bears). Key Subtraction: CB Taron Johnson (trade). 

Carolina Panthers:  Key Addition: DE Jaelan Phillips (Eagles/Dolphins). Key Subtraction:  DT A’Shawn Robinson (Buccaneers).

Chicago Bears: Key Addition: C Garrett Bradbury (Patriots). Key Subtraction: DJ Moore (Bills) and C Drew Dalman (retirement).

Cincinnati Bengals: Key Addition: DT Dexter Lawrence (Giants). Key Subtraction: EDGE Trey Hendrickson (Ravens). 

Cleveland Browns: Key Addition:  RT Tytus Howard (Texans). Key Subtraction: EDGE Myles Garrett (Rams). 

Dallas Cowboys:  Key Addition: EDGE Rashan Gary (Packers). Subtraction: DT Osa Odighizuwa (49ers).

Denver Broncos: Key Addition: WR Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins). Key Loss: S Justin Simmons (retiring). 

Detroit Lions: Key Addition:  C Cade Mays (Panthers).  Key Subtraction: OT Taylor Decker (released) and RB David Montgomery (Texans).

Green Bay Packers: Key Addition: LB Zaire Franklin (Colts).  Key Subtraction: LB Quay Walker (Raiders). 

Houston Texans: Key Addition: RB David Montgomery (Lions). Key Losses: OT Tytus Howard (Browns). 

Indianapolis Colts: Key Addition: EDGE Arden Key (Colts). Key Subtraction: LB Zaire Franklin (Packers). 

Jacksonville Jaguars: Key Addition: RB Chris Rodriguez (Commanders).  Key Subtractions: RB Travis Etienne (Saints). 

Kansas City Chiefs: Key Addition: RB Kenneth Walker III (Seahawks).  Key Subtraction: CB Trent McDuffie (Rams).

Las Vegas Raiders: Key Additions: C Tyler Linderbaum (Ravens), QB Fernando Mendoza (first draft pick). Key Subtraction: QB Geno Smith (Jets).

Los Angeles Chargers: Key Additions:  C Tyler Biadasz (Commanders) and OL Cole Strange (Dolphins). Key Subtractions:  EDGE Odafe Oweh (Commanders).

Los Angles Rams: Key Additions: EDGE Myles Garrett (Browns). Key Subtractions: OLB Jared Verse (Browns).

Miami Dolphins: Key Addition: QB Malik Willis (Packers). Key Subtractions: WR Jaylen Waddle (Broncos) and Tua Tagovailoa (Falcons).

Minnesota Vikings: Key Addition: QB Kyler Murray (Cardinals). Key Subtraction: EDGE Jonathan Greenard (Eagles).

New England Patriots: Key Addition: WR A.J. Brown (Eagles). Key Subtraction: WR Stefon Diggs (FA). 

New Orleans Saints: Key Addition: RB Travis Etienne Jr. (Jaguars). Key Subtraction: CB Alontae Taylor (Titans).

New York Giants: Key Addition: TE Isaiah Likely (Ravens). Key Subtraction: DT Dexter Lawrence (Bengals).

New York Jets: Key Addition: QB Geno Smith (Raiders). Key Subtraction: EDGE Jermaine Johnson II (Titans). 

Philadelphia Eagles: Key Addition: WR EDGE Jonathan Greenard (Vikings). Key Subtraction: WR A.J. Brown (Patriots). 

Pittsburgh Steelers: Key Addition: WR Michael Pittman Jr. (Colts). Key Subtraction: OL Isaac Seumalo (Cardinals).

San Francisco 49ers: Key Addition: WR Mike Evans (Bucs). Key Subtraction:  WR Jauan Jennings (Vikings).

Seattle Seahawks:  Key Addition:  EDGE Dante Fowler (Cowboys). Key Subtraction: RB Kenneth Walker III (Chiefs). 

Tampa Bay Bucs: Key Addition: RB Kenneth Gainwell (Eagles). Key Subtraction: WR Mike Evans (Bucs).

Tennessee Titans: Key Addition: EDGE Jermaine Johnson III (Jets). Key Subtraction: CB L’Jarius Sneed (Chiefs).

Washington Commanders: Key Addition: EDGE Odafe Oweh (Chargers). Key Subtraction: C Tyler Biadasz (Chargers).

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Upcoming and Current Events at ATS:

• The World Cup runs through July 19. Consists of 32 teams in the Knockout Stage, with most matches played in the United States. It’s the biggest event in the world. 
•  Wimbledon Tennis Championships (June 29-July 12)
• UFC Fight Night 
  
• UFC 329 MCGREGOR VS HOLLOWAY 2 / LAS VEGAS, NV
  Saturday, July 11th. *Projected +30 units as $250 /u clients expected to win $7,500+
• Duplesis vs. Usman on July 18 from OKC.
• Ankalev vs. Rountree Jr. from Abu Dhabi.
• Hall of Fame Game (Aug 6). Preseason NFL action begins as ATS enters its 34th football season. Early Bird discounts are available now!
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We’re about two+ weeks before training camp starts in the NFL and a month away from the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Let’s take a look at some of the key additions and subtractions for every NFL team, including trades and free agency.

(The second half will be published on Wednesday.) 

Arizona Cardinals: Key Addition: G Isaac Semalo (Steelers) and RB Tyler Allgeier (Falcons). Key Subtraction: QB Kyler Murray (Vikings).

Atlanta Falcons: Key Addition: QB Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins). Key Subtraction:  RB Tyson Allgeier (Cardinals)

Baltimore Ravens: Key Addition: Trey Hendrickson (Bengals). Key Subtraction: C Tyler Linderbaum (Raiders). 

Buffalo Bills: Key Addition: WR D.J. Moore (Bears). Key Subtraction: CB Taron Johnson (trade). 

Carolina Panthers:  Key Addition: DE Jaelan Phillips (Eagles/Dolphins). Key Subtraction:  DT A’Shawn Robinson (Buccaneers).

Chicago Bears: Key Addition: C Garrett Bradbury (Patriots). Key Subtraction: DJ Moore (Bills) and C Drew Dalman (retirement).

Cincinnati Bengals: Key Addition: DT Dexter Lawrence (Giants). Key Subtraction: EDGE Trey Hendrickson (Ravens). 

Dallas Cowboys:  Key Addition: EDGE Rashan Gary (Packers). Subtraction: DT Osa Odighizuwa (49ers).

Denver Broncos: Key Addition: WR Jaylen Waddle (Dolphins). Key Loss: S Justin Simmons (retiring). 

Detroit Lions: Key Addition:  C Cade Mays (Panthers).  Key Subtraction: OT Taylor Decker (released) and RB David Montgomery (Texans).

Green Bay Packers: Key Addition: LB Zaire Franklin (Colts).  Key Subtraction: LB Quay Walker (Raiders). 

Houston Texans: Key Addition: RB David Montgomery (Lions). Key Losses: OT Tytus Howard (Browns). 

Indianapolis Colts: Key Addition: EDGE Arden Key (Colts). Key Subtraction: LB Zaire Franklin (Packers). 

(more tomorrow).

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Upcoming and Current Events at ATS:

• The World Cup runs through July 19. Consists of 32 teams in the Knockout Stage, with most matches played in the United States. It’s the biggest event in the world. 
•  Wimbledon Tennis Championships (June 29-July 12)
• UFC Fight Night 
  
• UFC 329 MCGREGOR VS HOLLOWAY 2 / LAS VEGAS, NV
  Saturday, July 11th. *Projected +30 units as $250 /u clients expected to win $7,500+
• Duplesis vs. Usman on July 18 from OKC.
• Ankalev vs. Rountree Jr. from Abu Dhabi.
• Hall of Fame Game (Aug 6). Preseason NFL action begins as ATS enters its 34th football season. Early Bird discounts are available now!
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