Ed Scimia

Ed Scimia

Sports Writer  |  BETHEL, CT

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Ed Scimia covers gaming industry matters related to sports betting, and is the author of seven books – including Catching Fish: Your Practical Guide to Beating $1/$2 No-Limit Texas Hold'em Games, Gambling Essentials: The Knowledge You Need to Play Popular Casino Games, and So Bad It’s Good: More than 50 Great Films for Your Bad Movie Night. Ed has previously covered chess for About.com, poker for CardsChat News, and is coach of the Yale University curling team.

Fernando Tatis Jr. could lead the San Diego Padres to the World Series – if he can manage to get back to full health. (Image: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty)

Five MLB Players for Bettors to Watch in 2022

Heading into the 2022 MLB season, there are a few players who have the potential to singlehandedly carry their teams to the playoffs or beyond. Those same players could also sink their teams’ chances if they fail to live up to expectations. Below, you’ll find my picks for the top […]

There are a number of tempting options on MLB betting markets that aren’t worth your time heading into the 2022 season. (Image: Neville E. Guard/USA Today Sports)

Swing and a Miss: Five Bets for Baseball Bettors to Avoid

As Opening Day draws closer, we’ve covered a lot of different MLB betting angles for gamblers to consider. From player awards to team futures, there are dozens of ways to get action on baseball before the season starts. On the other hand, there are some seemingly tempting wagers that probably […]

Rory McIlroy is hoping to prepare for the Masters this week by playing in the Valero Texas Open. (Image: Reinhold Matay/USA Today Sports)

Valero Texas Open Odds: McIlroy Favored in Final Masters Tune Up

Several former major winners are taking one last chance to prepare for the Masters this weekend as they tee it up at the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio. Rory McIlroy leads the field, coming into the Valero Texas Open as the +750 favorite at DraftKings Sportsbook. Stroke play […]

Shohei Ohtani is the favorite to win a second straight AL MVP award, though he faces stiff competition from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Mike Trout. (Image: Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)

Preseason MVP Odds: Ohtani Looks to Repeat, Soto Favored in NL Race

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani easily won the AL MVP award last year after his unprecedented success at both the plate and on the mound. Oddsmakers say he’s the favorite to win yet again, but expect him to face serious competition, including from one of his own teammates. […]

Jacob deGrom comes into the 2022 season as the favorite to win his third career Cy Young Award. (Image: Rich Schultz/Getty)

New York Pitchers Dominate Preseason Cy Young Odds

The Cy Young Award is typically a wide-open race when it comes to preseason MLB betting, and the 2022 season appears to be no exception. But if you’re looking for the favorites this year, you won’t have to search outside of New York City. The Mets and the Yankees dominate […]

Hikaru Nakamura (pictured) and Richard Rapport snagged the two Candidates Tournament berths available through the FIDE Grand Prix series. (Image: World Chess)

Hikaru Nakamura, Richard Rapport Book Positions in 2022 Candidates Tournament

One of the world’s most popular chess streamers and one of the game’s brightest young stars will each have a chance to play for the World Chess Championship later this year as Hikaru Nakamura and Richard Rapport have qualified for the 2022 Candidates Tournament. The winner of the 2022 Candidates […]

Curtis Blaydes (left) surprised many by using his standup striking to beat Chris Daukaus (right) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 205. (Image: Josh Hedges/Zuffa)

MMA Notebook: Blaydes Pummels Daukaus; Diaz Wants Out of UFC Contract

Curtis Blaydes typically beats his opponents on the ground with his dominant wrestling game. On Saturday night, he showed he can just as easily finish a fight from his feet. Blaydes knocked out Chris Daukaus just 17 seconds into the second round, finishing his opponent with a straight right followed […]