Is the Palmetto State in Play?
Annie Andrews is giving Democrats something they rarely have in South Carolina: a credible challenger with real momentum. Her odds have jumped from roughly 9% in early February to around 21% by late March, and with Democrats continuing to overperform in special elections and polling, Lindsey Graham suddenly looks more vulnerable than he has in years.
Why Michigan Wins It All
Michigan has been the most talented and complete team in the country all season, and with Dusty May’s coaching, the nation’s best defense, eight capable scorers and playmakers, and an ideal tournament path, the Wolverines have everything needed to finish the year with a national championship.
#7 UCLA v. #10 Central Florida
UCF has enough guard play and three-point shooting to make UCLA uncomfortable early, but with Tyler Bilodeau and Donovan Dent back at full strength and the Bruins playing some of their best basketball of the season, UCLA should gradually pull away and cover the number.
The Public Side
Arizona has become the public’s pick to win the national championship thanks to its 32-2 record, elite seven-man rotation, and massive betting support, but with that spotlight comes pressure, as anything short of a Final Four run will bring real criticism to Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats.
Notre Dame is the Team to Beat in College Football
After being snubbed from the College Football Playoff, Notre Dame enters 2027 with a “Leave No Doubt” mindset, a favorable schedule, a rising star in CJ Carr, an elite defense, and the kind of stability under Marcus Freeman that makes the Irish the team to beat.
Dodgers Win Total O/U 102.5
The Dodgers are talented enough to win 105 games or more, but with their entire season focused on winning a third straight World Series, the most logical bet is under 102.5 because health, rest, and October readiness will matter more than squeezing out every possible regular-season win.
Alaska May Determine Senate Control
The Alaska Senate race between Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan now looks like a true dead heat, and with Democratic momentum rising nationally in a state that has always been difficult to poll and predict, this contest could play a major role in deciding control of the U.S. Senate.
Nobody Wants To Play Wisconsin
Wisconsin may be only a projected five seed, but with elite guard play, a rotation full of shooters, big wins over top competition, and strong late-season form, the Badgers look like exactly the kind of dangerous team that could make a deep NCAA tournament run.
Cinderella Is Dead
Three years after a chaotic Final Four led by San Diego State, Florida Atlantic, Miami, and UConn, this NCAA tournament feels far more top-heavy, with Duke, Michigan, and Arizona looking like the only truly realistic national title winners in a landscape where the favorites suddenly hold a bigger edge than ever.
Democrats Now Favorites To Win Senate
Democrats have turned a Senate map that should heavily favor Republicans into a real battleground, with momentum, polling, and strong candidates suddenly putting states like Maine, North Carolina, Texas, and even longer-shot targets into serious play.
Country Shifting From Trump, But Not to the Left
The country is moving away from Trump, but that should not be mistaken for a broad move to the left; the real shift is a rejection of authoritarian politics and a growing preference for states’ rights, policy competition, and less concentrated federal power.
UConn v. UCLA Likely Women’s Final
UConn and UCLA have separated from the rest of women’s college basketball, and if the title game everyone expects does happen, the Huskies would enter it as an 8.5-point favorite behind the nation’s best two players in Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd.
Kyler Murray to Minnesota
Kyler Murray gives the Vikings a high-upside short-term swing, and with Kevin O’Connell’s coaching plus Murray’s remaining athleticism and playmaking ability, the Vikings look positioned to show considerable improvement in the loaded NFC North.
A Tier Above The Rest
There are really only four teams with a reasonable path to cutting down the nets, and right now Michigan has elevated into a class by itself—the Wolverines have proven they can win anywhere, defend at an elite level, and beat you with depth, speed, and poise that nobody else consistently matches.
Dodgers and Value Everywhere Else
The Dodgers are the clear front-runner at +225, but in a sport this volatile, that price is more “most likely” than “bettable.” With so many legitimate contenders sitting 10/1 and longer, we already know the value is elsewhere—on teams with a clean path to October and the kind of pitching and depth that can spike in a short series.
Democrats Favored in Maine Senate Race
Susan Collins is running for a sixth term in Maine, and the 2026 race is shaping up as one of the biggest Senate battlegrounds in the country. Markets currently give Democrats about a 71% chance to flip the seat, fueled by strong Democratic energy and Collins’ status as the last senator from the “wrong” party in a non–swing state. But Collins has repeatedly proven she’s tough to beat in Maine’s independent, ticket-splitting culture—most famously in 2020, when Joe Biden won the state by nine points and Collins won her race by nine points as well. On the Democratic side, the primary is already taking shape, with political newcomer Graham Platner emerging as a clear favorite over Gov. Janet Mills, bringing a fresh profile and national attention into a race that could decide control of the Senate.
New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
With Drake Maye and Sam Darnold at quarterback and Mike Vrabel vs Mike Macdonald on the sidelines, this Super Bowl feels more like a tight chess match than a strong betting edge, but the matchup is too big not to have an opinion.
Unrivaled Breakout Moment
A sellout Friday night in Philadelphia with legit energy proved Unrivaled has found its secret sauce—take the women’s game on the road, turn it into big events, clean up the confusing TV schedule, and this thing will keep popping as the talent and star power only get bigger.
Australian Open Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina
Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina—two elite power queens in full flight—has a three-set classic written all over it, the kind where every hold feels like a knockout punch waiting to land.
Michigan at Michigan State
In an elite-coach chess match between Tom Izzo and Dusty May, expect Michigan State to throw multiple big looks at Michigan’s interior, and force the Wolverines to win from the perimeter.