NFL Odds, Picks and Futures

Grade 1-winner Sierra Leone made an impressive rally from last place to finish second in the $500,000 Jim Dandy (G2) at Saratoga Race Course on July 27. Under the guidance of jockey Flavien Prat, Sierra Leone closed the gap from 10 lengths behind to challenge the winner, Fierceness.

The Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar on July 27 holds significant implications for the Breeders' Cup. As part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, the winner secures a guaranteed spot in the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) on November 2. This race is even more critical since the Breeders' Cup Sprint will be contested on the same Del Mar surface, giving the winner a potential home-field advantage. This is a pivotal event on the horse racing schedule, setting the stage for future races and influencing Breeders' Cup betting strategies. 

With Joe Biden exiting the presidential race, Kamala Harris is emerging as the Democratic Party's likely presidential candidate for 2024. However, polls show that Harris performs similarly, or slightly better, than Biden when facing the Republican Donald Trump. Recent surveys reveal that both Biden and Harris are trailing Trump, with tight margins within the poll's margin of error. For instance, in a recent NBC News national poll, Trump leads with 47% compared to Harris's 45%. These numbers reflect that, despite the leadership change in the Democratic Party, the presidential betting odds remain uncertain and competitive.

As the DNC approaches, the spotlight shifts dramatically, with President Biden stepping aside and Vice President Kamala Harris stepping up as the party's presidential nominee. This unexpected twist has convention organizers scrambling to adjust, ensuring a seamless and impressive transition. After nearly a year of meticulous planning, the convention now pivots to feature Harris as the headliner, showcasing a re-crafted program and a highly compressed timeline to pull everything off seamlessly.

As the 2024 presidential campaign heats up, Kamala Harris takes center stage with a powerful debut rally while Donald Trump prepares for a fierce showdown. The stakes are high, and the Presidential betting odds are shifting rapidly as these two political titans gear up for what promises to be an electrifying election season.