Marcus Cole
Senior Sports Analyst
Marcus has covered the U.S. sports betting industry since its post-PASPA expansion in 2018. He specializes in NFL and NBA markets, line movement analysis, and translating complex data into actionable insights for everyday bettors. He authors sportsbook reviews and in-depth betting content for WagerIQ.
Articles by Marcus
Blogs (130)
Division, conference and Super Bowl best bets
September 6, 2026
The Americans still playing at the US Open
September 6, 2026
Virginia Sports Betting Industry Makes Responsible Gambling Push
September 5, 2026
π 22 NFL personnel with most to gain (or lose)
September 4, 2026
Is it Possible to Beat Polymarket? Reddit User Attempts 10 Different Trading Strategies
September 4, 2026
2026 NFL Coach of the Year Odds, Predictions
September 3, 2026
College Football Betting Promos: Best Welcome Offers for Week 1 Games (Sept. 3)
September 3, 2026
bet365 Bonus Code: Redeem $365 Guaranteed Bonus Bets With Best UFC Betting Promo
June 15, 2026
Marlins vs Phillies Prediction, Pick, MLB Odds for Monday, June 15
June 15, 2026
Why goalie tandems have taken over the NHL -- even...
June 12, 2026
2026 World Cup: Records That Could Be Broken
June 11, 2026
Best Soccer Betting Sites (June 2026)
June 11, 2026
Game of the Year Odds 2026: Predictions & Value Picks from GTA6 to Resident Evil: Requiem
June 9, 2026
Passan: How could an MLB salary cap work? Lessons ...
June 9, 2026
Revo Casino in New Hampshire Plans Major Expansion
June 8, 2026
Memorial Tournament Day 4: Expert Predictions, Pick, Odds for Sunday, June 7
June 7, 2026
bet365 CMO: US sustainability comes from &8216;focusing on the serious sports fans&8217;
June 5, 2026
Wasserman: Won't resign as LA28 Olympics chair
June 5, 2026
How Marta Kostyuk evolved into a Grand Slam conten...
June 4, 2026
MLB Picks, Predictions: Matt Trolloβs Best Bets for Thursday, June 4
June 4, 2026
Copy of Ranking the 21 best U21 players at the 2026 World ...
June 3, 2026
Messi vs Ronaldo World Cup Goal Contributions Odds: Who Will Finish Higher at World Cup 2026?
June 3, 2026
True Blue: Chelsea release 2026-27 home kit after ...
June 2, 2026
100 things to know for the 2026 NFL season ... 100...
June 1, 2026
Transfer window preview: What do Europe's big club...
June 1, 2026
Crown Coins Casino App Review: iOS App & Fake Android Apps to Avoid
May 31, 2026
Red Sox vs Guardians Prediction, Pick, MLB Odds for Sunday, May 31
May 31, 2026
MLB Picks, Predictions: Matt Trolloβs Best Bets for Saturday, May 30
May 30, 2026
2026 NBA draft rankings: Updated top 100 prospects after college withdrawal deadline
May 29, 2026
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May 28, 2026
A .140 average for an MLB regular?! Breaking down how bad you can hit and still stay in the lineup
May 27, 2026
Marlins vs Blue Jays MLB Picks: +410, +790 Home Run Predictions (May 27)
May 27, 2026
Braves vs Red Sox Prediction, Pick, MLB Odds: Trolloβs ML Pick for Tuesday, May 26
May 26, 2026
Ranked: Which World Cup favorite teams are most likely to implode this summer?
May 26, 2026
Marlins vs Blue Jays Prediction, Pick, MLB Odds for Monday, May 25
May 25, 2026
MLB Picks, Predictions: Ryan Minionβs Best Bets for Sunday, May 24
May 24, 2026
MLB Predictions and Moneyline Picks for Sunday, May 24
May 24, 2026
Brian Burns doing it all for his nephew, autism awareness
May 23, 2026
College Baseball Picks, Predictions: 2 Conference Tournament Best Bets for Saturday, May 23
May 23, 2026
MLB Props Friday: Minionβs Favorite Total Bases Picks for Cardinals vs Reds, Nationals vs Braves
May 22, 2026
Rangers vs Angels Prediction, Pick, MLB Odds for Friday, May 22
May 22, 2026
MLB Power Rankings: A top-3 debut and an AL team's...
May 21, 2026
πTracking title races, relegation in Europe
May 20, 2026
College World Series Picks, Futures: 3 NCAA Baseball Bets to Make
May 19, 2026
Ronald Acuna Jr. ready to roll and more Tuesday n...
May 19, 2026
MLB Picks: +350, +400, +525, +750 Props (Home Runs, Doubles)
May 16, 2026
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Conference finals brac...
May 15, 2026
MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1! Who replaced the ...
May 14, 2026
The inside story of the Beer Sabre: The drinking vessel that united a city and sport
May 14, 2026
Padres vs Brewers Prediction, Pick, Odds: MLB Over/Under Pick for Wednesday
May 13, 2026
American Idol 2026: Did the Prediction Markets Get it Right?
May 12, 2026
Conn Smythe Trophy Odds 2026: MacKinnon Holding Firm Atop the Board
May 12, 2026
The Leadoff: Andersonβs MLB Breakdown & Bets for Monday
May 11, 2026
βΎ A May MLB trade!? Grading the deal
May 10, 2026
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich ...
May 10, 2026
bet365 Michigan Bonus Code 2026: Bet $10, Get $365 for NBA Playoffs Betting
May 9, 2026
MLB Predictions, Picks: Matt Trolloβs Opening Pitch for Saturday, May 9
May 9, 2026
Bears waive Frazier, DB who sat out all of 2025
May 8, 2026
Ranking the 25 best NWSL players of 2026 (so far)
May 8, 2026
The ones that got away: Players who big club acade...
May 7, 2026
Transfer rumors, news: Man United to tempt Palmer,...
May 7, 2026
Dodgers vs Astros Prediction, Pick, Odds: Team Total Bet for MLBβs Game on Wednesday, May 6
May 6, 2026
Fantasy baseball news: Diaz to the IL and Tuesday'...
May 5, 2026
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona keen on Newcastle...
May 5, 2026
Picking some sensible summer coaching moves
May 4, 2026
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool, Arsenal on alert...
May 4, 2026
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, s...
May 2, 2026
Who are your club's future stars? Updated top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams
May 1, 2026
NBA Hater Report: James Harden&039;s playoff narrative returns, Nikola JokiΔ looks human, Jalen Duren disappears
April 30, 2026
Panic meter: Which struggling teams have the most ...
April 30, 2026
Predicting the most likely transfer for 9 top star...
April 29, 2026
The Blazers have their most promising outlook in years... as long as their new owner is willing to pay for it
April 29, 2026
Royals vs Aβs Prediction, Pick, MLB Odds for Tuesday, April 28
April 28, 2026
Thunder vs. Suns odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, April 27 best bets by proven model
April 27, 2026
What can the Raiders do to set No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza up for success in Year 1?
April 27, 2026
2026 Kentucky Derby Odds: What Changed After the Post Positions Announcement?
April 26, 2026
πHow fun is your team to watch this season?
April 24, 2026
WNBA Best Bets: 2 WNBA Futures to Target
April 24, 2026
Best Kentucky Derby Betting Sites 2026: Where to Bet Online
April 23, 2026
Brewers vs Tigers Prediction, Pick, MLB Odds for Thursday, April 23
April 23, 2026
DraftKings Promo Code: Get $300 Bonus for NBA + NHL Playoffs, MLB Games on Wednesday
April 22, 2026
Transfer rumors, news: Man United in for Juventus midfielder
April 22, 2026
2026 NFL Draft Prop Bets: Odds & Picks for Makai Lemon, David Bailey, More
April 21, 2026
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye Real Madrid star as Casemiro replacement
April 21, 2026
Early MLB 2026 trade deadline preview: Player most likely to be traded for all 30 teams
April 20, 2026
Early MLB trade deadline preview: Player most likely to be traded for all 30 teams
April 20, 2026
Why Jimmy Johnson cautions Jets that making right picks more valuable than stockpiling them
April 19, 2026
Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool eye Wharton amid Man United, Real Madrid interest
April 18, 2026
What&039;s next for Warriors? Steph Curry era is fading, but there are three paths back to contention
April 18, 2026
Citrini Scenario Odds: When AI Growth Becomes Economic Risk, Is The 'Doom Loop' Already Starting?
April 17, 2026
MLB Predictions, Picks: Zerilloβs Bets For April 16
April 16, 2026
πThese kits put soccer's underdogs on the map
April 16, 2026
2026 WNBA Championship Odds: It's Seafoam Season
April 15, 2026
NBA Picks, Predictions: Our 5 Bets for Wednesdayβs Play-In Games on April 15
April 15, 2026
The Hardest Marathons in America, Ranked
April 14, 2026
Transfer rumors, news: PSG battle Premier League trio for Newcastle youngster
April 14, 2026
2026 NFL Mock Draft & Betting Picks Version 2: Where is the Love?
April 13, 2026
Masters 2026 Final Round Betting Guide: Sunday at Augusta Odds and Picks
April 13, 2026
Masters 2026 Moving Day Betting Preview: Round 3 Odds and Contender Analysis
April 12, 2026
Masters 2026 Round 2 Odds Update: Cut Line Analysis and Moving Day Preview
April 11, 2026
Masters 2026 Outright Winner Odds and Best Bets
April 10, 2026
Masters 2026 Prop Bets Guide: Top 10, Made Cut, and Matchup Plays
April 10, 2026
Masters 2026 Round 1 Betting Preview: Thursday Odds and Live Betting Guide
April 10, 2026
Best comps for draft class: We asked experts to pick perfect matches on top prospects
April 7, 2026
Rankings: Profiling more than 60 wide receivers
April 7, 2026
Heat vs Celtics March 29 Prediction: Miami's Playoff Push Faces Boston Test
March 28, 2026
NBA Saturday Slate Betting Guide: Best Bets for March 28 Games Including Spurs-Bucks
March 28, 2026
2026 Masters Betting Guide: Odds, Props, and Sleeper Picks
March 27, 2026
The NBA Second Half Is a Different Sport: How to Bet the Stretch Run to the Playoffs
March 27, 2026
How to Bet the NFL Draft: A Complete Prop Betting Strategy Guide
March 26, 2026
What NFL Free Agent Contracts Mean for Betting Lines
March 10, 2026
How to Analyze NFL Draft Trades and Their Impact
March 8, 2026
How to Bet on March Madness 2026
March 5, 2026
How to Use Bitcoin for Online Sports Betting
March 1, 2026
Betting on the PGA Tour in 2026: A Complete Guide
February 25, 2026
How to Read Line Movement: What Sharp Money Looks Like and How to Follow It
February 24, 2026
Team USA Won Olympic Gold and Hockey Bettors Already Knew Why: A Sharp Guide to Betting the Ice
February 24, 2026
The ultimate Super Bowl 2026 betting guide from WagerIQ
February 8, 2026
Super Bowl LX Best Prop Bets 2026 | Seahawks vs Patriots Props, Odds Board and Beginner Guide (Feb 8, 2026)
February 8, 2026
NFL Week 18 Playoff Implications 2025 | Sunday Rooting Guide, Clinchers and Seed Battles (Jan 4, 2026)
January 4, 2026
NFL Week 17 Upset Alerts 2025 | Best Underdog Picks, Trap Favorites and Moneyline Lines
December 27, 2025
Seattle Seahawks Defense Nickname Poll 2025 | From Legion of Boom to the Next Great Era
December 9, 2025
NFL Week 14 Upset Alerts 2025 | Surprise Targets, Dark-Horse Picks & Trap Games
December 6, 2025
NFL Week 14 Survivor Picks 2025 | Best Survivor Pool Picks, Rankings & Trap Games
December 4, 2025
Ultimate Sports Betting Bankroll Management Guide 2025 | How Much to Bet Per Game
December 2, 2025
Top 10 Sports Betting Mistakes Bettors Make (And How to Avoid Them)
November 26, 2025
NFL Thanksgiving & Black Friday Picks 2025 | Week 13 Spread Bets and Odds
November 26, 2025
NFL Week 12 ATS Picks 2025 | Top 3 Against the Spread Bets with Live Odds
November 22, 2025
NFL Survivor Pool Picks Week 12 (2025) | Safest Picks, Trap Games & Strategy Guide
November 21, 2025
2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix Betting Preview | Odds, Predictions & Best Bets
November 20, 2025