Latest YOUBET Articles
Super Bowl LX Pick: Stout defenses put premium on offensive production
NFL Conference Championship Parlay: High-scoring NFC teams, defense in vogue for AFC
NFL Divisional Round Parlay: High-scoring offenses square off in Chicago
NFL Week 18 Parlay: Seahawks-Niners Showdown for Top Seed
College Football Playoff Quarterfinals Parlay: Big 10 favored in Cotton, Orange, and Rose
NFL Week 17 Parlay: Eagles face key test at Bills
NFL Week 16 Parlay: Road underdogs among Best Bets
CFB Playoff First Round Parlay: Bama faces another revenge setting
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Colorado
Bet $5 Get $300 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins!
21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in select states (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit RG-help.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).
Bet $10 Get $100 In FanCash + Up To $100 Back In FanCash Every Football Gameday
New Customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TV, VA, VT, WV, WY. Must apply this Promotion in your bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager with odds of - 500 or longer each day for 10 straight days to be eligible for the Rewards each day. Your 10 days begin the day you establish your account. Wager must settle as a loss to qualify for FanCash. FanCash will equal the amount of the losing wager(s) (up to $100 in FanCash per day). See Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino App for FanCash terms and full promo. terms.
Get up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets If You Don't Win
21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). First Bet Offer token will expire seven (7) days after being issued. Limit one offer per customer. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
ALL ARTICLES
The greatest bantamweight fighters in boxing history
While often hidden from the mainstream boxing public, the bantamweight division has been the home of legendary fighters whose careers have stood the test of time. Join us as we salute the five best bantamweights of all time.
Boxing
The most controversial calls in NFL history
A look back at five of the most controversial calls in NFL history.
NFL
Baccarat vs. Blackjack: Which game has the best odds?
Baccarat and blackjack have both emerged as popular casino games, but which one offers the best odds? Get the low down from the experts at YouBet.
Casino News
How online blackjack differs from offline
Discover the key differences between traditional blackjack and online blackjack with this guide from the experts at YouBet.
Casino News
The greatest trash talkers in sports history
From Muhammad Ali to Richard Sherman, these five legendary athletes had the unique ability to get under their opponents' skin.
Sports News
The best stretch fours in NBA history
The rugged power forwards of yesteryear have been replaced by highly-skilled tweeners who stretch defenses to their breaking point with their ability to nail deep threes. Their names aren’t always easy to spell, but they are easy to cheer for as they score from every place imaginable on the court.
NBA
ADVERTISEMENT
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Matt A. Brown/Icon Sportswire)
Top 5 best duos in NBA history
One of the biggest lessons we learned from The Last Dance is that it takes more than a single star to win an NBA Championship. Michael Jordan was just 1-9 in the playoffs before the Chicago Bulls acquired Scottie Pippen on a draft night trade in 1987. Together they won six titles and were never pushed to a Game 7 in the NBA Finals. Grab your best bud as we salute the five most dynamic duos in NBA history.
NBA
The best pinch hitters in baseball history
There are few situations in baseball more exciting than when a pinch hitter comes up late in a game with a chance to turn the tide. These five players turned those tense situations into an art form.
MLB
The best designated hitters in baseball history
Few topics in baseball history have incited more debate than the role of the designated hitter. Traditionalists consider the position to be an abomination, while younger fans love the offensive fireworks DH’s typically create.
MLB
The best leadoff hitters in baseball history
It takes a good eye, solid contact skills and sharp speed to be a leadoff hitter, and these five possessed all three in spades.
MLB
Top 10 best NBA centers of all time
The game may have changed, but the impact of the league’s best big men will live on forever. Join us on a trip down memory lane as we celebrate the top 10 centers in NBA history.
NBA
The best outfields in baseball history
As we wait for the return of baseball, it’s a good time to reflect on some of the best three-man outfields the game has ever seen.
MLB
Top 10 best NBA power forwards of all time
What do Javan Rhinos, Amur Leopards, and NBA power forwards have in common? They’re all on the brink of extinction. The burly boardsmen and bone-rattling pick setters of yesteryear have given way to lithe seven-footers who can stretch the court and rain down threes from far beyond the perimeter.
NBA
Top 5 middleweights in boxing history
Boxing’s middleweight division has hosted legendary battles and unforgettable personalities. Though many won the title and established their legacies, these fighters stood out as the very best.
Boxing
How to win at slots: Tips to improve your chances of winning
You might think that winning at slot games is entirely down to luck and that the house always has the edge. But while chance is a massive factor, there is plenty you can do to increase your winning chances each time you play.
Casino News
The best American players in NHL history
America boasts some of the best hockey players to ever lace up a pair of skates. Here’s our Top 5 list of the greatest U.S.-born NHL players ever.
NHL
The best Cuban players in MLB history
From Aroldis Chapman to Tony Perez, we rank the top five Cuban-born players in Major League Baseball history.
MLB
Top 10 best small forwards in NBA history
Is there a greater misnomer in basketball than "small forward"? Many of the players who man the position are 6-foot-9 or taller, and their contributions are anything but small.
NBA
Baccarat strategy and tips: How to win at baccarat
James Bond always seems to win at baccarat. Unfortunately, turning yourself into a suave spy with a license to kill is not a baccarat strategy we can recommend. So, let’s look at other, more conventional ways to increase your chances of winning at this popular casino table game.
Casino News
The best strikers in MMA history
Let's take a look at the brutal, savage, and violent blows doled out by the best strikers in MMA history.
MMA
The 5 worst teams in MLB history
Join us now as we rank the five worst teams in MLB history and identify what went horribly wrong with each squad.
MLB
Top 5 quarterbacks in NFL history
Debates about the greatest quarterbacks of all time are nearly as old as the game itself. The signal caller can make or break a championship team, and those who are included in this list have revolutionized their franchises and the game.
NFL
The best left fielders in baseball history
From the criminally underrated to the revered, an eclectic array of talented players has graced the game of baseball in left field. Here is our list of the top five greatest left fielders in MLB history.
MLB
The best third basemen in baseball history
They call third base the "hot corner," and these legends have been forged in that fire.
MLB
Greatest comebacks in NFL history
As legendary coach Vince Lombardi once said, "Winners never quit, and quitters never win." Below are five teams that took that to heart and staged some of the greatest comebacks in NFL history.
NFL
The best right fielders in baseball history
Some of baseball’s best sluggers played the majority of their careers in right field. Today, we count down the five greatest right fielders in MLB history.
MLB
The best center fielders in baseball history
Some of the most iconic MLB players have plied their trade in center field. Here’s our definitive list of the five greatest center fielders of all-time.
MLB
The best second basemen in baseball history
The less-celebrated half of the middle infield, second base, is in the spotlight today as we make our selections for the top five greatest second basemen of all-time.
MLB
The best catchers in baseball history
A quality catcher is always in demand in baseball, and these five were the crème de la crème. Here’s our countdown of the five greatest backstops in MLB history.
MLB
The best rookie seasons in NFL history
From Gale Sayers to Robert Griffin III, we look back at the five most impressive rookie seasons in NFL history.
NFL
The best first basemen in baseball history
First base may not be the most celebrated defensive position on the diamond, but some of the greatest hitters in baseball history have been first basemen. Here is our list of the top five first basemen in MLB history.
MLB
The most foolish trades in sports history
Every so often in the sports world, a blockbuster trade is made that is so lopsided, it might seem like you and everyone else is being pranked.
Sports News
The best shortstops in baseball history
Shortstop is arguably the most important position on the diamond, and these men held down the fort at short most admirably. Here are our selections for the five greatest shortstops in MLB history.
MLB
The greatest hitters in baseball history
As we continue to wait for the return of baseball season, let’s reflect on some of the great all-time talents in the MLB. Here is our list of the top five greatest hitters in baseball history.
MLB
The most powerful punchers in boxing history
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a vicious knockout in the sport of boxing. Whether it comes from one-hitter quitters or blunt-force-trauma specialists, these fighters packed a huge punch and made their mark in the sport.
Boxing
Worst free agent signings in NFL history
Free agency is an exciting time for fans of the National Football League. Franchise players change teams, and we wonder how these new faces will adjust to their new surroundings. Sometimes, things work out great. Other times…yeesh.
NFL
The worst NFL free agent signings of all time
NFL free agency is in full swing, and teams are looking to add the pieces that will help springboard them to a Super Bowl run. However, while it can be a great way to improve a team, a bad free agent signing can sink a franchise for years. Let’s go over the five worst free agent signings in NFL history.
NFL
The most overrated drivers in NASCAR history
From Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Danica Patrick, we boldly rank the five most overrated and overhyped drivers in NASCAR history.
NASCAR
The most disappointing imports in MLS history
In the past 13 seasons, the Designated Player Rule has allowed teams to bring in big-name stars, with big-time salaries, who don't fully count toward the salary cap. Sometimes it has paid off. Other times there was huge disappointment.
Soccer
The worst teams in MLS history
There have been teams in the history of Major League Soccer that were not even remotely close to being competitive, getting battered and embarrassed week in and week out. Let’s look at the five worst teams in the history of the MLS.
Soccer
The greatest Irish athletes of all time
St. Patrick’s Day is here again, and now is the perfect time to shine the spotlight on the finest athletes born and raised on the Emerald Isle. From ferocious football stars to potty-mouthed pugilists, these sons and daughters of Erin had the kind of careers that have made others green with envy.
MMA
The worst teams in Premier League history
From Sunderland to Derby County, we rank the five worst teams in the Premier League era.
Soccer
The greatest performances in March Madness history
From Bill Walton in 1973 to Steph Curry in 2008, we rank the five greatest individual performances in NCAA Tournament history.
College Basketball
The most overhyped boxers of all time
In a game so enveloped in promotion, the hype is ever-present boxing. But there are cases, like the ones below, where fighters get more attention than what’s good for them.
Boxing
The most lopsided rivalries in MLB history
Major League Baseball holds some of the greatest rivalries in all of sports. Yankees versus Red Sox and Cubs versus Cardinals immediately come to mind. But there are some baseball rivalries that have been more one-sided. Let's rank the top five most lopsided MLB rivalries.
MLB
The most lopsided rivalries in NBA history
As a gambler it is important to remember past events typically don’t have an effect on future outcomes. Just ask any victim of the roulette wheel. In sports, however, it is hard to ignore when one team seems to have the other’s number.
NBA
The most gruesome injuries in NBA history
Over the years, there have been some terrible injuries in the National Basketball Association. Some have derailed careers, while others have simply ended seasons. Either way, they often leave lasting, cringe-worth images in the memories of both fans and players. We break down the five worst injuries in the history of the NBA.
Injury Reports
The most one-sided rematches in boxing history
In boxing, one good tilt deserves another, and many of boxing’s biggest stories come from rematches and trilogy bouts. Rematches continue a competitive narrative that can define a generation. Yet there are instances where rematches don’t further a story, they just emphasize one fighter’s clear superiority over the other.
Boxing
Ranking the NBA's best clutch players
When the clock is winding down and the game is on the line, these are the players who specialize in snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. From sharpshooters to stone-cold closers, these are the last people opposing teams want to see with the ball with time running out. BetAmerica takes a look at the five most clutch players in the NBA.
NBA
The greatest defenders in Premier League history
The Premier League has had some tough defenders that have done the dirty work and even provide goals over the years. Here are the best defenders in the history of England’s top flight league.
Soccer
How to bet on boxing
Learn how to wager on the sweet science with these expert boxing betting tips.
Boxing
The best midfielders in Premier League history
The midfield is where the game is controlled, and the best teams in the history of the English Premier League have had strong midfielders pacing them.
Soccer
How to bet on darts
Professional darts is an all-out extravaganza, held inside massive arenas with enormous prize money on the line. To get you up to speed with this fast-growing sport, here's how to bet on darts.
Darts
The greatest upsets in Champions League history
Whether an unlikely result in the group stage, or a shocking takedown in the knockout rounds, there are plenty of chances for upsets in the UEFA Champions League.
Soccer
The worst trade deadline deals in NBA history
With the NBA trade deadline looming, some teams will try to make a last-ditch effort to salvage the season or free up cap space to rebuild. While some moves change the trajectory of a franchise forever, others end in disaster.
NBA Trade Rumors
The best forwards in Premier League history
The Premier League has been home to some of the best forwards in football history since its inception. Join us as we count down the top five.
Soccer
The best goalkeepers in Premier League history
When it comes to the English Premier League, most remember the legendary goal scorers. However, there have been just as many incredible goalkeepers in the league’s history. Some of the best keepers the world has ever seen have called the Premier League home.
Soccer
The best pound-for-pound players in NBA history
Although height is an obvious asset in the NBA, there’s still a spot for small guys, provided they’re talented and tenacious enough to survive. We've identified five pint-sized giant slayers who more than held their own against the game's Golaiths.
NBA
Top 10 most underrated NBA players of all time
Not everyone can average 30 points a game, but there are many NBA players who find ways to contribute to their team’s success in a big way, albeit under the radar. Whether they’re considered unathletic or simply not flashy enough, these are the top 10 most underrated NBA players of all time.
NBA
The greatest teams in NCAA college basketball history
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but greatness is something that everyone can see and agree upon. In the world of college basketball it can be measured in national championships, tournament victories and record-setting runs. We think you'll agree that these five NCAA teams are greatness personified.
College Basketball
The biggest busts in boxing history
While boxing does not involve a traditional draft process like other professional sports, there is no shortage of hype jobs, disappointments, and underachievers that make up the sour side of the sweet science. Whether it was Olympic success, political backing, or wonderful self-promotion, these fighters set themselves up for great things, only to fall well short of expectations.
Boxing
The 5 greatest NFL Playoff performances of all time
The NFL Playoffs are where legacies are made. Regular season excellence is admired, but postseason performances are adored. Let’s take a look at my five greatest NFL Playoff performances of all time.
NFL
Greatest scorers in NCAA college basketball history
Few players have generated more highlights this season than Marquette's Markus Howard. The senior point guard is leading the nation in scoring at 25.8 points per game, and has already dropped 30 points or more five times. However, as impressive as Howard's production has been, he still has a long way to go before he's considered one of the top scorers in college basketball history. Here are the five big-time bucket-getters he's chasing.
College Basketball
Top 5 transfers in English Premier League history
The English Premier League has had some of the world’s greatest players scoring goals and entertaining fans. For some clubs bringing a player in completely changed their fortune. Let's take a look at the top five transfers in Premier League history.
Soccer
Top 5 players in MLS history
MLS will begin its 25th season in 2020, and the quarter-century milestone has inspired a debate about the top players in the league’s history. There are so many to choose from, but these five are the greatest to play in North America's top domestic league.
Soccer
Top 5 greatest college football rivalries of all time
It doesn't get much better than Hate Week, when many of college football's fiercest rivalries are scheduled to close out the regular season. From a battle in Dallas to a Midwestern melee, here are five of the greatest college football rivalries of all time, with a quick preview of each game remaining in 2019.
College Football
Ranking the greatest female boxers of all time
As female boxing begins to enjoy a spirited uprising in interest in the United States, here’s a look at five of the most ferocious female boxers to ever grace the ring.
Boxing
Top 5 true freshmen seasons in college football history
In the modern era of college football, true freshmen regularly have an impact on programs across the country. With those budding stars in mind, let’s take a look at the top five true-freshman seasons of all time.
College Football
The most clutch performances in World Series history
Millions of children have dreamed of hitting a walk-off home run or pitching a shutout in the World Series, but only a select few have lived the dream. We've gone through hundreds of hours of tape and thousands of box scores to find the five most clutch performances in World Series history.
MLB
Top 5 pound-for-pound boxers of all time
Everyone has an opinion when it comes to deciding who were the greatest fighters of all time, and while every era has had its standout group, only a select few are true all-time greats. Whether it was an impeccable skill set, a long career defined by big wins or being the torchbearer of the sport, these fighters will forever be considered among the best ever. These are the top five pound-for-pound fighters of the modern era.
Boxing
The greatest heavyweight boxers of all time
Heavyweight fever is finally coming back to boxing as we are entering a new great era of competition, but whoever is the last man standing will still have a ways to go before they are remembered as one of the greatest that ever did it. Here are the five greatest heavyweights of the modern era.
Boxing
The biggest No. 1 draft picks in NBA history
Forget everything you've heard about three guard sets and positionless basketball. Size still matters in the NBA, where big brutes are among the most prized commodities in the league. That's just one of the reasons why centers have been nabbed with the first overall pick 45 percent of the time since 1947. We've looked closely at every draft class over the past 72 years and have identified the heftiest No. 1 picks in NBA history. Some were superstars and some were duds, but they were all large and in charge.
NBA
The best postseason pitchers in MLB history
Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg have performed remarkably for their respective clubs this postseason, pitching to a 1.01 ERA and 7.22 strikeout-walk ratio in a combined 44 2/3 innings. But how do they stack up against some of the great playoff pitchers of all time? BetAmerica decided to do a little off-day digging to find out.
MLB
The 5 greatest female fighters in MMA history
Where do Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg rank among the greatest female fighters in MMA history? TwinSpires Sports combat expert Danny Howard breaks down the numbers and selects his own top five.
MMA
How to bet boxing: Expert tips and strategies
When it comes to picking boxing matches, making an educated pick goes well beyond a simple glance at the odds and an opponent’s record. By getting a better understanding of what each fighter brings into the ring and identifying potential paths for victory, it becomes easier to formulate a solid pick.
Boxing
How to Bet Based on MLB Stats
MLB Stats to Follow
The 2019 Major League Baseball season is upon us! Check out three MLB stats categories that all baseball handicappers should follow. By paying attention to these four categories of stats, baseball bettors can find great succe ...
MLB
ADVERTISEMENT
Colorado
Bet $5 Get $300 in Bonus Bets If Your Bet Wins!
21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in select states (for KS, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino). First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit RG-help.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT). Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800)-327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY).
Bet $10 Get $100 In FanCash + Up To $100 Back In FanCash Every Football Gameday
New Customers in AZ, CO, CT, DC, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TV, VA, VT, WV, WY. Must apply this Promotion in your bet slip and place a $1+ cash wager with odds of - 500 or longer each day for 10 straight days to be eligible for the Rewards each day. Your 10 days begin the day you establish your account. Wager must settle as a loss to qualify for FanCash. FanCash will equal the amount of the losing wager(s) (up to $100 in FanCash per day). See Fanatics Sportsbook & Casino App for FanCash terms and full promo. terms.
Get up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets If You Don't Win
21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only (if applicable). First Bet Offer token will expire seven (7) days after being issued. Limit one offer per customer. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.