Devon Platana

Contributor Betting

Devon Platana has covered sports betting since 2018. His other work has been published on The Duel at FanDuel Sportsbook, The Game Day and The Hockey Writers.

Overview
Latest
Archive

Devon is an experienced journalist and holds a masters degree in the field. A life long sports fan, he has over four years of experience covering sports betting. He’s written sports-related content for FanDuel, FanSided, and The Hockey Writers while making television and radio appearances on CBC and CTV.

Expertise

  • NHL

Education

  • Carleton University (B.A., Music)
  • Carleton University (M.A., Journalism)

  • Wyoming (WY) Sportsbooks: Best Sports Betting Sites & Apps – December 2024

    While Wyoming doesn’t have any professional sports, it’s still home to many passionate sports fans. The state has legal sports betting and several online sportsbooks operate in the state, giving those fans a solid slate of regulated sportsbooks to choose from. Here's a...

  • Best Betting Sites In The U.S. – December 2024

    With online sports betting legal in the majority of states, sports bettors have plenty of betting sites to choose from. However, not all betting sites are created equal. They all have different features and characteristics that make them unique (including...

  • NHL Stanley Cup Odds: NHL Futures Betting

    The NHL season is in full swing and you can bet on hockey at all of our favorite NHL betting sites, which have odds for futures markets like which team will win the Stanley Cup. Here’s a look at the...

  • How To Bet On The NHL: Hockey Betting Guide & Tips

    Betting on hockey has become a popular trend at legal sportsbooks in the U.S. and Canada, especially during the winter months and playoffs. With games almost every day from October through the spring, there's no shortage of NHL action to...

  • How To Calculate Parlay Odds

    Parlays are one of the most popular ways that sports bettors add excitement to sporting events. A parlay is a combination of two or more wagers into a single bet, with potential payouts increasing substantially as more “legs” (teams/players) are...

  • How Does Sports Betting Work?

    Sports betting is the act of risking money on the outcome of a sporting event or any aspect of a sporting event. The goal is to turn a profit. Sports betting includes wagers on the moneyline, spread, Over/Under, parlays, props...

  • What Is A Prop Bet?

    As sports betting expands across the United States, newcomers are learning there’s more to the activity than just the moneyline—that is, simply betting on the winner of a game or event. A prop (or proposition) bet is a type of...

  • Which NHL Teams Have Never Won A Stanley Cup?

    The NHL has been around for well over 100 years, so it isn’t surprising that the majority of current franchises have won the Stanley Cup. However, 10 clubs are still waiting to hoist Lord Stanley’s hardware. Most online sportsbooks allow...

  • Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders: NFL Week 13 Odds, Lines, Picks & Best Bets

    Betting Preview Game Details Matchup: Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders Date: Sunday, Dec. 3 (Week 13) Time: 1 p.m. ET Location: FedExField (Landover, MD) Odds Summary Moneyline: Dolphins -455, Commanders +350 Spread: Dolphins -9.5 (-110), Commanders +9.5 (-110) Total: Over/Under...

  • Las Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins: NFL Week 11 Odds, Lines, Picks & Best Bets

    Betting Preview Game Details Matchup: Las Vegas Raiders at Miami Dolphins Date: Sunday, Nov. 19 (Week 11) Time: 1 p.m. EST Location: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) Odds Summary Moneyline: Raiders +575, Dolphins -900 Spread: Raiders +13.5 (-110), Dolphins...

  • Minnesota Vikings vs. Atlanta Falcons: NFL Week 9 Odds, Lines, Picks & Best Bets

    Betting Preview Game Details Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons Date: Sunday, Nov. 5 (Week 9) Time: 1 p.m ET Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) Odds Summary Moneyline: Falcons -192, Vikings +160 Spread: Falcons -3.5 (-112), Vikings +3.5 (-108) Total: Over/Under...

  • Buffalo Bills vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: NFL Week 8 Odds, Lines, Picks & Best Bets

    Bills-Bucs Betting Preview Game Details Matchup: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills Date: Thursday, Oct. 26 (Week 8) Time: 8:15 p.m. EST Location: Highmark Stadium (Orchard Park, NY) Odds Summary Moneyline: Buccaneers +360, Bills -460 Spread: Buccaneers +8.5 (-110), Bills...

  • San Francisco 49ers vs. Cleveland Browns: NFL Week 6 Odds, Lines, Picks & Best Bets

    Betting Preview Game Details Who: San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns When: Sunday, Oct. 15 (Week 6) Time: 1:00 p.m. EST Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium (Cleveland, OH) Betting Odds Summary Moneyline: 49ers -500, Browns +375 Spread: 49ers -9.5 (-110), Browns...

  • Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Houston Texans: Week 4 Odds, Lines, Picks & Best Bets

    Betting Preview Game Details Who: Pittsburgh Steelers at Houston Texans When: Sunday, Oct. 1 (Week 4) Time: 1 p.m. ET  Where: NRG Stadium (Houston, TX) Betting Odds Summary Moneyline: Steelers -148, Texans +126 Spread: Steelers -3 (-102), Texans +3 (-120)...

  • Denver Broncos vs. Miami Dolphins: Week 3 Odds, Lines, Picks & Best Bets

    Betting Preview Game Details Who: Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins When: Sunday, Sept. 24 (Week 3) Time: 1 p.m. ET Where: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) Betting Odds Summary Moneyline: Broncos +240, Dolphins -298 Spread: Broncos +6.5 (-105), Dolphins...

  • New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers: Week 2 Odds, Lines, Picks & Best Bets

    Betting Preview Game Details Who: New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers When: Monday, Sept. 18 (Week 2) Time: 7:15 p.m. EST Where: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC) Betting Odds Summary Moneyline: Saints -166, Panthers +140 Spread: Saints -3 (-110),...

  • NHL Hockey Betting Odds & Trends: Week Of 12/5/22

    The 2022-23 NHL season is picking up steam with the arrival of December. The All-Star Game and trade deadline will be here soon, meaning the pressure is on for players and teams to step up and deliver.  A new slate...

  • NHL Hockey Betting Odds & Trends: Week Of 11/28/22

    Thanksgiving Weekend has come and gone, meaning another week of betting on NHL games is here. While many people are still stuffed from turkey dinners, others have an appetite that can only be satisfied with more opportunities for hockey-related betting success.  The...

  • NHL Hockey Betting Odds & Trends: Week Of 11/21/22

    The 2022-23 NHL season is now at the point where every team is approaching the 20-game mark. The true contenders have begun separating themselves from the pack, while other teams have already started setting their sights on the 2023 NHL...

  • NHL Hockey Betting Odds & Trends: Week Of 11/14/22

    The 2022-23 NHL season has crossed the one-month mark as another week of hockey gets underway. A new slate of hockey games opens the door for more betting opportunities, meaning there’s much to know before the new action begins.  There’s a lot...

  • NHL Hockey Betting Odds & Trends: Week Of 11/7/22

    From Alexander Ovechkin breaking records to the Boston Bruins steamrolling the competition, last week’s NHL action had something for everyone. Now that the first week of November is in the books, a new slate of games is upon us, bringing...

  • NHL Hockey Betting Odds & Trends: Week Of 10/31/22

    A new week of NHL action begins as October comes to a close. With two weeks of games in the books, the standings have started to take shape as the contenders separate themselves from the pretenders. A new slate of hockey...

  • NHL Hockey Betting Odds & Trends: Week Of 10/24/22

    Another week means another slate of hockey games for the 2022-23 NHL season. Each team has played a handful of games, meaning their identities have begun taking shape. Furthermore, bettors have started getting a better idea of the more prominent betting trends....

  • NHL Hockey Betting Odds & Trends: Week Of 10/17/22

    Hockey-starved fans had their appetites satisfied with the 2022-23 NHL season’s kickoff last week. Each of the league’s 32 teams began their quest for the Stanley Cup, with some exceeding expectations and others struggling out of the gate. The week...

More from   Betting