Weekend Betting Preview - May 2-3
Online betting players have a variety of sports to wager on this weekend in their sportsbook, as baseball, hockey and basketball share the stage with golf, NASCAR, boxing and horse racing. There's definitely something for everybody here in the first weekend of May!
Check out the wide variety of weekend sports betting events offered right here at BetOnline.com, and get ready for a hot two days of springtime wagering action:
Kentucky Derby Odds – Saturday, May 2, 4:30 PM ET
I Want Revenge is the favorite for the 135th edition of the Kentucky Derby, as he tries to earn the second straight bouquet of roses for IEAH Stables. Friesen Fire, Dunkirk and Pioneer of the Nile aren’t far behind.
Boxing Lines – Pacquaio vs Hatton odds, Saturday, May 2, 11:00 PM ET
Manny Pacquaio is favored over Ricky Hatton in their clash for the IBO and Ring Magazine light-welterweight belts at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This has the potential to be the “Fight Of The Year”.
MLB Lines - Saturday, May 2 (3:40 PM ET); Sunday, May 3 (1:38 PM ET)
Saturday’s best pitching matchup comes out of the Mets vs Phillies odds when Philadelphia’s Jamie Moyer welcomes New York’s Oliver Perez to Citizens Bank Park. On Sunday, Red Sox vs Rays odds pits Boston’s Brad Penny against Tampa Bay’s James Shields at Tropicana Field.
NBA Lines – Bulls vs Celtics odds, Saturday, May 2, 8:00 PM ET
Bulls vs Celtics odds will conclude in what has been one of the most exciting series in any sports in recent memory, as the two square off in a Game 7 showdown at TD Banknorth Garden.
NHL Lines – Penguins vs Capitals odds, Saturday, May 2, 1:00 PM ET
Saturday’s main game features Penguins vs Capitals odds (1:00 PM ET), as the NHL’s marquee stars, Washington’s Alex Ovchekin and Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby, renew their rivalry in the first game of their series.
NASCAR Betting - Richmond, Saturday, May 2, 7:30 PM ET
The Sprint Cup Series heads to Richmond International Speedway for the Crown Royal 400, and Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson are the favorites, as Busch won here last spring, while Johnson took the checkered flag in the fall race.
