Miscellaneous Articles

50 Sports Betting Statistics for 2025: Growth, Trends, and Market Insights
by Docsports.com - 7/16/2025

Sports betting is booming worldwide, with the market projected to reach over $180 billion by 2030. This surge is driven by easier access to online and mobile platforms, evolving regulations, and changing consumer habits. This statistics roundup presents the latest data and trends shaping the industry in 2024–2025.

Social Media Income Potential for Top 10 NBA and WNBA Draft Picks
by Docsports.com - 7/16/2025

The study explores the earning potential of top NBA and WNBA draft picks by analyzing both their rookie contract values and the additional income they generate through social media. The research aims to provide a comprehensive picture of how today’s most promising basketball talents capitalize on their professional and digital platforms.

Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Best Bets and Predictions
by Mike Allen - 6/26/2025

Yes, boxing fans. It's time for another Jake Paul fight, this time against the son of a living legend. It wasn't that long ago, in fact, 1994, when Julio Cesar Chavez stepped into the boxing ring with a record of 89-0-1, only to see his undefeated streak come to an end. Little did he know that years later, Floyd Mayweather Jr. fans would claim that their favorite fighter was the GOAT due to his undefeated record. Floyd was great, but to nearly win 100 fights before your first loss is likely never to be achieved again.

How Much Money Are States Without Sports Betting Leaving on the Table?
by Docsports.com - 6/24/2025

A new report from Doc's Sports estimates that if the 12 remaining states without legal sports betting were to legalize and tax it, they could collectively generate more than $2.19 billion in additional annual tax revenue.

3-for-1 WNBA Basketball Picks Season Special
by Docsports.com - 5/19/2025

The WNBA is back, and this promises to be another brilliant season from our elite stable of handicappers. Our handicappers couldn't be more thrilled at the opportunity, and this has the makings of one of the most profitable WNBA betting seasons ever, with more attention and focus on the women’s game than ever before.

Shortest Coaching Tenures in Pro Sports
by Jeremy Block - 5/5/2025

In the wide, weird world of professional sports, coaching jobs can be a dream or a disaster waiting to happen. One minute you're shaking hands at the press conference, and the next, you're packing up your office plant after three games and a very awkward phone call. Sometimes it’s performance-based. Sometimes it’s front office sabotage. And occasionally, the coach just realizes the job sucks and taps out before the first invoice clears.

Top 6 Sibling Duos in Sports History
by Jeremy Block - 4/15/2025

Some siblings bicker over the last slice of pizza, others fight for who gets the better bedroom. But a few select pairs? They take their sibling rivalry to the highest level, dominating the world of sports in ways that’ll make you wonder if there’s something in the family DNA that makes them unstoppable. Whether it's tennis, basketball, hockey, or football, these sibling duos are proving that when you’re family, greatness is just a few shared genes away.

Eight Freakish Athletes Across Different Sports
by Gabriel Rauch - 1/21/2025

Times have sure changed since the 1800s when you could pay a penny to gawk at genetic “freaks” at a circus sideshow. Now you not only have to pay hundreds of dollars to see some freaks of nature, but they have hundreds, thousands, or even millions of adoring fans.

Nine Times Sports Rivalry Games Got Out of Hand
by Gabriel Rauch - 12/26/2024

The best rivalries span decades in sports, years and years of hate all boiling down to sometimes as little as a couple of hours a year when players, coaches and fans are allowed to blow off some steam. These rivalries remind us that although sports are more data-driven than ever, there will forever be a human element behind it. More than anything, the human element will be what we remember.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Best Bets for Props Odds and Moneyline
by Mike Allen - 11/13/2024

Well, ladies and gentlemen, it appears as if the long-awaited/just get it over with boxing match between Iron Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is finally coming to fruition. You can watch the fight live on Netflix this Friday night. The main card starts at 8:00 PM Eastern, and they should make the main event walk about 11:00.

Tracking the Explosive Growth in Interest in the WNBA and Its Impact on Betting
by Docsports.com - 10/28/2024

The analysis of search volumes reveals a substantial increase in interest and engagement with the WNBA from 2022 to 2024. Average search volumes for "WNBA picks" surged from 5,000 in 2022 to 15,000 in 2023, and further to 45,000 in 2024. This growth represents a 200% increase from 2022 to 2023, and an additional 200% increase from 2023 to 2024. Peak search volumes also saw a dramatic rise, increasing from 20,000 in 2022 to 60,000 in 2023, and reaching 180,000 in 2024, reflecting consistent tripling year over year.

MMA and Boxing Betting Sportsbook House Rules for UFC and Boxing
by Docsports.com - 10/25/2024

• For confirmed fights if a contest is postponed and rescheduled to take place within 48 hours of the original start time, all bets on that contest will stand. If the contest does not take place within 48 hours, all bets will be cancelled. If a rescheduled fight takes place in a country different from the original country, all bets will be cancelled. If a fight is rescheduled and takes place in a different venue but in the same country, all bets stand.

The Economic Impact of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA
by Docsports.com - 10/25/2024

Caitlin Clark, a highly talented basketball player, has recently entered the WNBA, generating significant buzz and excitement. This new study by Doc’s Sports WNBA picks division aims to quantify her potential economic impact on the league by analyzing attendance figures, revenue projections, and broader interest in the WNBA.

Big Problems to Profits: How One Bettor Found the Cheat Code to Beat the Sportsbooks
by Anonymous - 10/7/2024

When I first met August Young, he was a young kid trying to make his way in the sports betting world. Standing in the MGM sportsbook back in 2013, this 22 year old caught my attention in more ways than one. Sitting at one of the tables near the betting counter, he had his laptop out in front of him surrounded by papers full of statistics, a pen and pad and a lockbox by his side.

Which US States Earn the Most Taxes from Casinos and Sports Betting?
by Docsports.com - 8/1/2024

This study from Doc’s Sports examines the tax revenue collected from casinos and sports betting in various states and provides valuable insights into the economic impact of commercial casinos and sports betting across the country. The commercial casino and sports betting industries in the United States have experienced substantial growth in recent years, significantly contributing to state tax revenues.

Olympics Men’s Golf Props with Odds and Betting Predictions
by Mike Allen - 7/30/2024

The PGA is taking the week off, but many of the world's best golfers are not. Sixty of the world's best will be vying for a coveted gold medal at Le Golf Nacional in the beautiful French capital of Paris. If the name of this course rings a bell, it may be because this is where the 2018 Ryder Cup was played. The Europeans beat the Americans 17 ½ to 10 ½. Strangely enough, there is a grand total of zero Americans from that team playing in this week's Olympic field.

2024 Olympic Men’s 3x3 Basketball Betting Odds and Predictions
by Mike Allen - 7/29/2024

I remember running 3x3 at my house after school. For me, it was better, honestly. We didn't have to run up and down the court, and there wasn't that one cherry-picker who never got back on defense. The Olympics have added quite a few events. Several are a bit silly, but I don't include 3x3 basketball on that list.

Olympics Medal Counts by Country: Over and Under Best Bets
by Mike Allen - 7/26/2024

It's a crazy time to be alive halfway through 2024. The last two weeks alone here in the USA have provided enough drama for a year. The 2024 Summer Olympics could not be coming at a better time. Professional sports bring groups of people together, but not an entire country.

2024 WNBA Championship Odds and Predictions
by Matt Zitt - 6/27/2024

The Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty entered this season as the championship favorites after duking it out in the finals last year. The Aces are looking for a three peat as we approach the halfway point of the ’24 campaign, and these two squads still sit at the top of the odds boards to win it all. Despite having the best odds, the Aces already have matched their loss total from a season ago.

2024 College World Series Betting Odds and Predictions
by Matt Zitt - 6/13/2024

The field of 64 teams is down to eight, as four ACC teams and four SEC teams punched their tickets to Omaha, Nebraska over the weekend. The top four seeds in the tournament all advanced, including a first-time College World Series participant and some of the best offenses in the country. Florida boasts one of the most electrifying players in the nation, Jac Caglianone, who brings his two-way ability like Shohei Ohtani in the big leagues.