Greg Peterson Unveils Saturday MLB Bets
MLB betting picks for Saturday, April 11 are shared by Greg Peterson, featuring top bets, prop projections, and coverage of matchup angles and power ratings to guide wagering decisions.
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Burke's MLB Picks: Monday's Betting Edge
Adam Burke shares his top MLB bets for Monday, March 30, offering picks and betting insights for baseball bettors.
Five Bold MLB Futures Bets to Bet On as Season Opens
A betting analyst highlights five MLB futures for 2026: Wyatt Langford to win AL MVP (+4000) amid an improved Rangers lineup; Sal Stewart for NL Rookie of the Year (+700) after a strong spring in Cincinnati; the Detroit Tigers to win the World Series (+2200) thanks to a solid rotation and added offense; Don Kelly for NL Manager of the Year (+750) with a Pirates run at contention; and Nick Kurtz to lead the Regular Season in homers (+1700) in a hitter-friendly park.
Senate weighs federal ban on sports bets through online prediction markets
A bipartisan Senate bill would bar federally regulated platforms from offering sports wagers on online prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket, a move that would deal a major blow to these platforms amid broader regulatory fights with states; supporters say it protects consumers and state sovereignty, while critics argue it would push activity offshore, a stance underscored by recent actions from state regulators in Arizona and Nevada and ongoing CFTC oversight.
Kalshi expands pre-trade bans to bar athletes and politicians from its markets
Kalshi will preemptively block professional athletes and political candidates from trading on its markets, extending existing rules and partnering with Integrity Compliance 360 to screen participants, as prediction markets face heightened regulatory scrutiny and ongoing debates over sports betting and insider information.
Congress moves to outlaw sports-focused prediction markets
A bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Schiff and Curtis would bar U.S.-regulated prediction-market exchanges (including Kalshi and Polymarket) from listing contracts tied to sporting events and would ban casino-style games on these platforms, signaling a push to keep sports betting under state control as regulators clash with the CFTC and amid recent enforcement actions against Kalshi.
Sharp Money Targets Round 2 in Saturday's CBB Madness
Josh Appelbaum breaks down where sharp, Round 2 money is leaning for Saturday’s NCAA Tournament games, including TCU-Duke, VCU-Illinois and Vanderbilt-Nebraska, highlighting potential value plays and line movement this weekend.
MLB Teams Up With Polymarket for Exclusive Prediction Market Partnership
MLB announced a memo of understanding with federal regulators and named Polymarket the league’s exclusive prediction‑market exchange, signaling a push into legalized gambling and potentially foreshadowing NFL deals while stressing safeguards against insider trading and market manipulation.
Villanova Favored in Close NCAA Tilt With Utah State
In a tight first-round NCAA Tournament showdown, No. 8 Villanova is favored to edge No. 9 Utah State. The pick highlight is Villanova moneyline at +105, with a same‑game parlay focusing on guards Tyler Perkins (Over 16.5 points) and Bryce Lindsay (Over 1.5 assists), plus additional prop edges. The lines list Utah State -1.5, total 147, with Utah State -125 / Villanova +105 on the moneyline. The analysis credits Villanova’s backcourt and ball security over Utah State’s perceived frontcourt size mismatch, and notes ATS trends that favor the Big East over the Mountain West in recent years.
Tech’s lockdown defense faces Akron in a high-stakes NCAA clash
Texas Tech’s stifling defense is projected to overwhelm Akron in the NCAA Tournament, with Tech favored by about 7.5–8 points and the author’s best bet at Texas Tech -8; Akron relies on three-pointers but TTU’s perimeter defense and transition lockdown make scoring difficult. The piece also features a same-game parlay and props (e.g., Christian Anderson’s assists, Jaylen Petty’s threes) and notes spread lines around TTU -7.5 to -8 and Akron +7.5 across sportsbooks.
MLB bets on prediction markets with Polymarket partnership
Major League Baseball is partnering with Polymarket on a multi-year prediction-market venture (reported around $300 million) to offer baseball-related contracts, while working with the CFTC to guard game integrity by restricting high-risk markets and sharing data to detect suspicious activity; the deal underscores a broader regulatory debate over prediction markets and includes plans to pursue integrity partnerships with additional exchanges, with Minor League Baseball excluded from the deal.
MLB's Polymarket Sponsorship Could Hit $300 Million Yearly
MLB reportedly struck an exclusive sponsorship with Polymarket, valued at up to $300 million per year over three years (one source cites $150 million per year). If accurate, the deal would dwarf past sponsorships like the NFL’s roughly $1 billion over five years ($200 million per year) and highlights the growing scale of betting/prediction-market sponsorships and a potential for even larger NFL deals with platforms like Polymarket or Kalshi.
MLB Taps Polymarket for Exclusive Prediction Markets in Multiyear Pact
Major League Baseball signed a multiyear deal making Polymarket the exclusive MLB prediction-market partner, allowing use of team logos though terms were not disclosed (some reports suggest a sizable, multi‑hundred‑million figure). The agreement follows similar moves by the NHL and MLS and includes coordination with the CFTC to protect game integrity by restricting markets tied to pitches, manager decisions, or umpire calls. Sportradar remains MLB’s data distributor, and Polymarket and Kalshi are drawing significant investment as the broader prediction-market sector grows.
Arkansas Poised for a Deep NCAA Run Behind Acuff Jr.
The New York Post projects the Arkansas Razorbacks to make a deep run in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, led by Darius Acuff Jr. and a high-scoring offense under coach John Calipari. As the No. 4 seed in the West, Arkansas opens with Hawaii and, if successful, could meet Arizona in the Sweet Sixteen, with potential Elite Eight showdowns against Purdue or Gonzaga; bettors are eyeing Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, and West Region titles with favorable odds.
Ohio Judge Rules Kalshi Sports Markets Violate State Gambling Laws
An Ohio federal judge ruled that Kalshi’s sports-prediction markets count as gambling under state law and must be regulated as such, denying Kalshi’s bid to treat them as federally preempted swaps; Kalshi said it will appeal as states continue to navigate whether prediction markets belong under gambling or financial regulation.