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Chelena Goldman

Chelena Goldman grew up on a street where the boys played street hockey and yelling at baseball and football over the radio was a standard -- making life as a sports geek the perfect fit. She believes in dominance on the blue line, good red wine, and the theory that you can never be too overdressed for any occasion. You can find her gabbing away on Twitter at @ChelenaGoldman.

MLB futures: Is it safe to bet the Over on Bryce Harper's HR total?

Will the upcoming 2024 NL campaign be special for Bryce Harper? Oddsmakers are apparently expecting big things from the Philadelphia Phillies hitter.

MLB futures: Why Matt Olson could hit the Over in HRs in 2024

When looking at dominant players in MLB, you can't overlook Matt Olson when it comes to this season's home run race, says YB's Chelena Goldman.

MLB futures: Is it too risky to bet the Over on Rangers regular-season wins?

Following the Texas Rangers' miracle run to their first-ever World Series, oddsmakers have set the bar for where they think the defending champions will land by the end of the regular season.

NHL futures: Can Nathan MacKinnon have a point in every home game this season?

DraftKings currently lists Nathan MacKinnon recording at least one point in every Avs home game this season at +450 odds. Think he's worth betting on?

MLB futures: Should you bet the Diamondbacks to start the season 5-0?

If there is a professional sport that gives teams a chance to start their season 5-0, it's Major League Baseball. So who is DraftKings giving the best odds to?

Here's why Russell Wilson didn't change the Steelers' Super Bowl odds

Russell Wilson stole the sports spotlight on Sunday when reports surfaced that the former Super Bowl champion will be joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. Oddsmakers also took notice — but which way did the pendulum swing?

MLB futures: How many home runs will Cody Bellinger hit in 2024?

So now that the Chicago Cubs have resigned Cody Bellinger, we can turn our focus to a different set of odds: How many home runs he will hit in 2024.

MLB futures: Here's where to bet on the Orioles' win-loss record in 2024

The Baltimore Orioles topped the AL East last season with a 101-win campaign. Do oddsmakers think they can repeat that success in 2024? The answer's not so simple.

MLB futures: Should you bet on this team to win its first-ever World Series?

You might think that since the Texas Rangers won their first World Series in 2023 that oddsmakers would be keen on another MLB franchise winning its first-ever championship.

NHL futures: Why Auston Matthews is a good bet to win the Hart Trophy

The NHL's finest are putting their best feet forward as teams make their final pushes for playoff spots, and you know what that means -- the race to win the Hart Trophy is as tight as ever.

MLB futures: Can Gerrit Cole hit the Over on K's in 2024?

For all the things that went wrong for the New York Yankees last season, the one thing that went right was Gerrit Cole. So, of course, he's a player oddsmakers have their eyes on ahead of the 2024 MLB season.

MLB futures: Can the A's deliver on this bet in 2024?

You don't have to live in the Bay Area to know the Oakland Athletics are coming off of a historically hellacious 2023 campaign. So it may come as a surprise that oddsmakers don't think the A's will be quite as bad this season.

Why are the Florida Panthers the new favorites to win the Stanley Cup?

Imagine our surprise this week when we took a look at the current odds to win the Stanley Cup and saw that DK's new favorite is — drumroll, please — the Florida Panthers. 

NHL trade deadline: Could these moves improve the Canucks' odds to win a Cup?

The Vancouver Canucks have already been making roster moves this season, and there will no doubt be more as the NHL trade deadline approaches. But what will that do to their odds of winning the Stanley Cup?

March Madness betting: Mountain West teams that could be bracket busters

Yardbarker's Chelena Goldman points out a few potential bracket busters for you to keep an eye on as the college hoops calendar gets closer to March Madness.

MLB futures: Aaron Judge's toe might put Yanks in a jam

If you are thinking about placing your bet on the American League MVP before the MLB season has officially started, you may want to take a step back. 

MLB futures: The Red Sox could deliver on this bet this season

Word on the street is the Boston Red Sox are going to have a rough 2024 MLB campaign. If you're looking for a good bet, however, YB's Chelena Goldmn says this may be the team you're looking for.

NBA futures: Should you back one of these teams to win the title?

At this point in the NBA season, you probably already know which teams oddsmakers are favoring to be champions this spring. YB's Chelena Goldman asks: why do certain teams doing well in the standings have such long odds of winning?

NCAAB Final Four: Oddsmakers mixed on who the top teams will be

When it comes to who UConn could be competing against in the Final Four, oddsmakers don't exactly see eye-to-eye on who the competition will be.

These NBA teams' championship odds shortened after the trade deadline

If you found yourself underwhelmed by this year's NBA trade deadline, you aren't alone. Oddsmakers weren't terribly moved this time around either, but there have been some changes of note.

Daytona 500: Here's where oddsmakers list reigning NASCAR champ Ryan Blaney

Ryan Blaney surprised the race-watching world in 2023 when an impressive late-season push made him the NASCAR Cup Series champion. Will he kick off his defending campaign by winning one of the most popular races of the year?

What can Stars do before trade deadline to lift their title chances?

Peter DeBoer's team has been competitive all season and comes out of the All-Star break as one of the top-scoring teams in the entire league. However, some lacking on the defensive side of the puck leaves them trailing other contenders in the odds.

Here's why the octopus bet could be a winner in Super Bowl LVIII

Sure, it's highly uncommon and the odds are long. But could there be an octopus in Super Bowl LVIII?  

Super Bowl Gatorade shower: What to know before you place this popular prop bet

Bettors beware: Guessing the color of Gatorade poured over the winning coach's head in Super Bowl 58 isn't as simple as it sounds.   

Rob Gronkowski is back for FanDuel's Kick of Destiny 2

Rob Gronkowski's maiden voyage of the Kick of Destiny didn't go quite as planned. But the former NFL tight end is back again this year and the question now is: How can you get in on the action this time around?