Patrick Pickens

US Sports Expert

Pat Pickens is a veteran versatile sportswriter who has covered pro sports since 2013 and has written about sports gambling since 2021. He is the author of the 2021 book "The Whalers: The Rise, Fall, and Enduring Mystique of New England's (second) Greatest NHL Franchise.

Definitions from Patrick Pickens

OPS Baseball

Baseball is a sport that runs on acronyms. But they aren’t all created equal. Some are more important than others....

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Grand Salami Bet

Betting on one game may not be enough for some fans. They may want to have skin in every game...

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Alternate Passing Yards

Alternate passing yards is the simple adjustment a sportsbook’s passing yards total to suit your own predictions or risk appetite....

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Latest Q&As from Patrick Pickens

Q:How does the NBA Draft Work?

A: The NBA Draft process may sometimes seem complicated, but it is actually relatively simple. Its principles remain the same as...

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