Russ Mitchell, Author at PlayIA

Odds Of Precipitation: Meteorologist Uses Weather Expertise To Guide Sports Bets

Does cold weather hurt warm weather teams? Does snow hold down football scores? Sports meteorologist Kevin Roth cools some misconceptions.

Posted on: September 21, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

16 Hours, 5 Legs, 1 Couch: It’s Time For The College Football Season’s Longest Day Parlay

College football betting fans have several betting options on the menu Saturday, including the ingredients for the longest day parlay.

Posted on: September 17, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Kent State At Iowa Odds: Hawkeyes Crack AP Top 5 As Golden Flashes Come To Town

Iowa has two top 25 wins in its pocket, but a new challenge awaits in Week 3. The Hawkeyes carry a top 5 ranking into the Kent State game.

Posted on: September 17, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa State At UNLV Odds: Cyclones To Make Bounce Back Bet In Vegas

Lawmakers brought Vegas betting to Iowa, now Iowans will come to Vegas for Iowa State at UNLV. PlayIA offers a betting guide.

Posted on: September 16, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

NFL Week 2 Odds: Chiefs, Packers Go Under Primetime Lights

Let’s hope Week 2 NFL bets in Iowa fare better than Midwest teams did in their openers last weekend. First, the good news. The Chiefs get a primetime spot in Week 2 when Patrick Mahomes visits Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday Night Football. The Chiefs scrambled to a 33-29 nail-biting win at […]

Posted on: September 15, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Next Tipico Sportsbook Launch To Have An Iowa Dateline

Tipico Sportsbook hopes go live in Iowa by the end of the year. They have an agreement with Caesars Entertainment and Isle Casino Bettendorf.

Posted on: September 14, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

August Rebound: IA Sportsbooks Snap Losing Streak

Iowa's sports betting pace in August 2021 rebounded after a seasonal slump in July. Football betting should speed up gains this fall.

Posted on: September 13, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

College GameDay Bear Bets: How The Big Ten Challenged An ESPN Expert

ESPN College GameDay and its producer Chris “The Bear” Fallica are on to the next campus after wrapping up Iowa’s 10-point win over Iowa State in Ames. GameDay will travel to State College, PA, as No. 22 Auburn visits No. 10 Penn State Saturday in Happy Valley. “Bear’s Board,” — an on-set tote board featuring three of […]

Posted on: September 13, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

5 Cy-Hawk Odds Questions With ESPN College GameDay’s ‘The Bear’

There's been a Bear sighting in Ames. That can only mean ESPN College GameDay's sports wagering analyst has arrived in town.

Posted on: September 10, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

GameDay Cy-Hawk Odds: Spotlight Shines On Iowa

The kickoff may be at 3:36 p.m. Saturday, but set your alarm if you want to be part of the ESPN College GameDay spectacle in Ames. The No. 9 Iowa State Cyclones and No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes square off in the first-ever matchup of top 10 teams at Jack Trice Stadium. It’s also the first […]

Posted on: September 10, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell