💵 Cashing (Beli)Checks

Well, nobody was expecting that (and no, we aren’t referring to the Rams upset over the Bills last weekend, although that was surprising 😮). We are referring to Bill Belichick’s (baffling?) decision to go coach college football for the UNC Tar Heels 🤯Kudos to UNC for locking down one of the best football coaches ever, although questions 🤔 remain on whether Coach Belichick will be able to adjust to the college scene. With that said, this new era of college athletics (with NIL and the transfer portal) does seem to push college sports - particularly football - closer to the professional model, and the hiring of the Hoody Monster only underscores the professionalization of college football. 1️⃣ thing is certain: UNC must have promised Belichick a blank check 💰, giving him assurance that he will have money to spend in order to turn the Tar Heels football program into a NFL-lite program.

Speaking of money 💰 being spent, Steve Cohen, the owner of the NY Mets, just spent a boatload on acquiring Juan Soto, the star ⭐ free agent that he courted away from the cross-town rival Yankees. In case you missed it, Soto signed a 15-year, $765 million deal 🤑 meaning that he can probably afford one of those nice suites at Citi Field (although Cohen apparently threw in one of those for Soto’s family as a part of the deal). Just like those Tar Heels in North Carolina, this level of investment necessarily carries with it a very clear expectation: championships 🏆 If history is any indication, the NY Mets seem like a safer bet to win a championship over UNC football (unless, of course, Tom Brady decides to go suit up for the Tar Heels).

Here’s to hoping your betting fortunes this weekend are as lucky 🤞 as the Kansas City Chiefs have been this season!! Most importantly, remember:

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• NYG v. BAL - NYG Spread - EV: 86%

• CAR v. DAL - DAL Spread - EV: 22%

• PHI v. PIT - PIT Spread - EV: 22%

• MIN v. CHI - CHI Spread - EV: 21%

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Like in traditional investing, dumb money often loses out to informed and strategic decision-making. Make sure you stay up-to-date on the latest news and insights that may impact your analysis! Click on the below links for some of the most relevant - and helpful - insights and analysis ahead of this weekend:

• CFB - Heisman: Sportsbooks may LOSE BIG on Hunter (ESPN)

• Best ATS Picks: NFL Week 15 (CBS Sports)

• NFL Week 15 Best Bets (Action Network)

• Moneyline Picks for Every NFL Week 15 Matchup (Sports Illustrated)

• NFL Expert Picks: Week 15 (ESPN)

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TRIVIA
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Juan Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract set the record for the largest free agent contract in MLB history. Can you round out the top 5 largest free agent contracts in the MLB history by naming the 4 other players (and their contracts)?

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TRIVIA ANSWER

The top 5 largest free agent contracts in MLB history are:

1. Juan Soto, Mets: 15 years, $765 million (2025-2039)

2. Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers: 10 years, $700 million (2024-2033)

3. Aaron Judge, Yankees: 9 years, $360 million (2023-31)

4. Bryce Harper, Phillies: 13 years, $330 million (2019-31)

5. (tie) Corey Seager, Rangers: 10 years, $325 million (2022-31); Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers: 12 years, $325 million