Five Kentucky Derby contenders to watch (and a few to avoid)
Until the final Kentucky Derby field is set, here are five contenders to watch, after taking into account performance to date and pedigree.
By Neil GreenbergEight players who can win the Masters — and many more who can’t
Only a small group of golfers has a chance to win this year’s Masters. Here’s a look at the best bets.
By Matt BonesteelAnalytics could have led you to March Madness success. Were you listening?
Careful analysts were some of the real March Madness winners this year.
By Neil GreenbergForte could be a false favorite in this year’s Kentucky Derby
Forte's hype will only increase after his Florida Derby win, which means it's not too early to start planning to bet in other directions.
By Neil GreenbergHow to bet the NCAA tournament title game: No time to fade Connecticut
Connecticut and San Diego State will play for the men’s basketball national title Monday night, and the Huskies could be tough to stop.
By Matt BonesteelAs sports betting booms, pick sellers promise can’t-miss riches
In an era of legalized sports betting, and with a direct pipeline to potential customers on social media, pick sellers are no longer confined to the margins.
By Danny FuntThe lazy person’s guide to picking a men’s NCAA tournament bracket
Don't have time to study all 64 teams that will play NCAA tournament first-round games? This easy guide will help.
By Neil GreenbergThe perfect NCAA women’s basketball tournament bracket
There are fewer upsets in the women's NCAA tournament, but our perfect bracket has enough surprises to be interesting, and enough favorites to be competitive.
By Neil GreenbergWhy Alabama is a poor pick to win your March Madness men’s bracket
Alabama is one of the best men's college basketball teams in the country. That doesn't mean the Crimson Tide is a wise pick to win it all.
By Neil GreenbergFour Cinderellas who could bust NCAA women’s tournament brackets
Cinderella runs haven’t historically occurred as often in the women’s tournament, but recent increases in parity suggest that’s changing.
By Adam VachonThe most likely first-round upsets in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament
Trying to figure out which teams could pull off upsets in the first round of the NCAA tournament? Here are a few possibilities.
By Matt BonesteelThe five best bets to win the 2023 NCAA men’s tournament
How to pick a winner of the NCAA men's basketball tournament? Advanced metrics and historical trends can help us limit the number of realistic threats.
By Matt BonesteelThe perfect bracket to win your March Madness men’s pool
Trying to create an NCAA men's tournament bracket with a realistic chance at winning your pool? We're here to help.
By Neil GreenbergHere are the answers to The Washington Post’s Super Bowl prop bets game
If you participated in The Post’s Super Bowl prop bets game, here is the answer key.
By Matt BonesteelThe best bets to score the first touchdown in the Super Bowl
Predicting the Super Bowl's first touchdown scorer can be a challenge, but the right pick could earn a nice payout.
By Matt BonesteelBest bets to win this year’s Super Bowl MVP award
From the obvious to the under-the-radar, here are some enticing Super Bowl MVP contenders.
By Matt BonesteelPicks, props and best bets for the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl
There are thousands of ways to bet on Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Here are some of our favorites.
By Matt Bonesteel and Neil GreenbergThe best and worst Super Bowl squares numbers
Super Bowl Squares are popular and predictable, which doesn't make them any less enjoyable.
By Neil GreenbergPrint this sheet and play Super Bowl prop bets at home
Want to add some juice to your Super Bowl party? Pass out our Super Bowl prop bet contest, and play along at home.
By Matt BonesteelAmazon adds gambling network to Prime Video, weighs stand-alone sports app
Prime Video's next foray into sports programming is a 24/7 gambling network.
By Ben Strauss