Odds boost: +140 to +200
Joey Chestnut ate 74 hot dogs in 2018, the current world record. DraftKings is offering a special +200 odds boost on Chestnut chowing down on 75. Last year, the world’s most prolific Major League Eater only digested 71 dogs, but in 2020, he could be the hero that America needs if he beats his own record. Remember, this is the Super Bowl of competitive eating; he has been training for this event all year. With no real live sports here in the U.S., the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition might have some more eyes on it, and considering the deals that most sportsbooks are offering, a bunch of bettors will also be tuning in. I'm calling it now: Chestnut's going to devour 77 dogs!
Odds boost: +450 to +550
Look, I know that betting on one driver with a 15.38% implied probability to win in a 40-driver field isn’t exactly appealing. However, Kevin Harvick is by far the best bet to win this race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After winning his first race on this track at the beginning of his career it took some time to find his rhythm again. As soon as he climbed behind the wheel of one of Tony Stewart’s cars, however, he’s been unstoppable with a perfect record of six top-10s that culminated in last year’s victory. Add in a first and second-place finish last week in Pocono’s doubleheader and you have a clear picture of how he will run this week. Read our full Blue Machine Hand Sanitizer 400 betting breakdown and purchase our pick sheet for access to our model’s best bets.
Place a $25+ bet on any team to win the Championship and get a $25 Free Bet to use on any NBA game opening weekend.
Sure, the Milwaukee Bucks (+250) are the safer bet, but we’re chasing upside, right? The Boston Celtics (+1700) and Toronto Raptors (+2200) have better odds to win the Finals than the Sixers, per DraftKings, but Philadelphia’s core of Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris stacks up against any other trio in the Eastern Conference. Don’t get caught up in Philadelphia’s road woes, either; Simmons and Embiid missed half of those 34 contests. If you wager the $25 minimum on Philly, not only would you instantly stand to win $700 if the Sixers win it all, but you would also immediately get a $25 free bet (which you could use to bet on them as -4.5-point favorites against the Victor Oladipo-less Indiana Pacers on August 1st)!
Place a $50+ futures wager on any team to win the 2020 MLB World Series and earn a $5 bonus in site credit for each game they win in their first 10 games once the 2020 MLB Season returns (max $50).
Due to the current circumstances, it might be a bit difficult for hitters to get back in the swing of things, especially at the start of the shortened season. With that being said, the Nationals are positioned well to repeat as 2020 World Series Champions since they’re retaining most of their core, including the dynamic trio of Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin, who are slated to start more than half of their 60 regular-season games. Not many teams around the league can boast a quality rotation like Washington can and their experience last year could also be a major leg up on the competition. Considering that they’ll most likely be betting favorites in at least six (and most likely seven or eight) of their first 10 contests, you would have a reasonable shot at earning back most of your $50 investment on this bet. Considering that the $50 would earn you a cool $900 if the Nats repeat, this is a no-brainer.