It looks like things in the sports world are going to get worse before they get better. COVID-19 claimed a few more victims this week with Saturday’s Dubai World Cup horse race postponed until next year. Still, there are a number of sporting events taking place around the globe this weekend with odds and lines offered at online sportsbooks. Some research is required to properly wager on soccer matches and rugby games, but at least it’s something to tide the betting public over until things return to a sense of normalcy, whenever that may be.
Soccer
Australia is a big contributor to what little sports competition remains. The A-League, which is the highest level of competition in Australia, continues with matches even though the season has been disrupted. Due to travel restrictions certain teams are unable to make their scheduled events and all the stadiums are closed to the general public. The games go on and the A-League supplies us with several matches this week with odds posted at BookMaker.eu.
Monday, March 23
Perth Glory vs. Western United FC
Friday, March 27
Melbourne City FC vs. Adelaide United
Central Coast Mariners vs. Newcastle Jets
The Myanmar National League, the country’s premier soccer league, is contesting matches despite the corona virus outbreak with odds listed at BookMaker.eu. Hantharwady United sits at the top of the league table with a match schedule on Monday. Chin United and Southern Myanmar have matches scheduled as they try to avoid relegation.
Monday, March 23
Hantharwady United vs. Zwekapin United
Sagaing United vs. Chin United
Tuesday, March 24
Magwe vs. Yangon United
Shan United vs. Southern Myanmar
Wednesday, March 25
Yadanarbon vs. I.S.P.E
Ayeyawady United vs. Rakhine United
Check out the latest soccer betting odds.
Rugby
Round three of the National Rugby League continues down under this week giving bettors something other than soccer to wager on. Australia’s premier rugby league just started its season so there’s an opportunity to get in early on some exciting action. The St. George Dragons are a 10-point favorite on the current line to upend Canberra Raiders. Here is a list of NRL matches this week. Odds are listed at BookMaker.eu.
Thursday, March 26
Canberra Raiders vs. St. George Dragons
Friday, March 27
Manly Sea Eagles vs. New Zealand Warriors
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Sydney Roosters
Cronulla Sharks vs. Newcastle Knights
Melbourne Storm vs. Penrith Panthers
Check out the latest National Rugby Leagues (NRL) betting odds.
eSports
The ESL Pro League with teams competing in Counter Strike: Global Offensive has matches set up nearly every day from now until early April. Season 11 was modified due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Instead of playing in front of a live audience, gamers and teams will compete online. Additionally the field was split into an 18-team European event and a six-team North American tournament.
Europe and North America will crown separate champions with the North American teams starting play this week. European teams began competition last week.
Flashpoint, another top esports league competing against the ESL Pro League, enacted similar online gaming measures for its players. The current season of CS:GO will be played online. There are spreads, totals and moneyline odds available at BookMaker.eu for all games on this week’s schedule.
Check out the latest eSports betting odds.
Futures Betting
The coronavirus scare will eventually pass and the sporting world will return to normal. Maybe not the same as we knew before the pandemic, but normal in that the games will be played. With the NFL starting its new year recently and free agency in the works we saw a number of players switch teams. As a result Super Bowl LV odds surfaced with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers now a player. Adding Tom Brady can do that for a team.
We fully expect to have a Major League Baseball season, though it’s likely going to be much shorter than the typical 162 games. Still, World Series odds, as well as National League and American League pennant odds, are available at BookMaker.eu.
2020 #NFL Draft props and picks
Who will be the 1st Lineman, RB, WR, to be selected?
When Will Tua Tagovailoa be selected?
Jalen Hurts Round?
Who will be the 2nd & 3rd QB to be selected?
Highest drafted WR?
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Games are out there to get you through the dark times; it just takes a little digging and research. Mainstream sports in North America have been shutdown, but that’s not a reason to hibernate. Sportsbooks also want to stay open so they are coming up with matchups worthy of some investigating. It requires time and effort on your part to handicap teams and players. If you’re looking to get your fix then you have time to do the homework in order to turn a profit.
Check out the latest available Futures betting odds.
