Ed Scimia

Politics Writer
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    NFL
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    NBA
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    NCAAF
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    NCAAB
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    Experience

    Years Position
    2006 - 2024 Freelance Writer
    2008 - 2016 Chess Guide at About.com
    2022 - 2024 Writer at Covers.com

    A bit about Ed

    Ed Scimia graduated from Syracuse University in 2003 with degrees in Magazine Journalism and Political Science. Since then, he has pursued a career as a freelance writer, specializing in the gambling industry. With a lifelong passion for sports, Ed takes a particular interest in writing about sports betting, especially focusing on the NFL and MLB. In addition to his work in the gambling industry, Ed has authored two books on the subject of enjoyably bad movies, known as the So Bad, It’s Good series. Outside of his writing endeavors, when Ed is not immersed in the world of sports or betting, he engages in playing sports himself. He is a competitive curler who discovered the sport in 2010. Ed also has a keen interest in chess, board games, and spends quality time with his cat, Zoey.

    Latest articles by Ed Scimia

    NBA Coach Of The Year Odds 2024-25: Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Holds Top Spot

    NBA Coach Of The Year Odds 2024-25: Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson Holds Top Spot

    The NBA Coach of the Year odds are an exciting market to follow for bettors throughout each season. Unlike with the MVP or Rookie of the Year awards, it’s never quite clear at the start of the season who might win Coach of the Year, with veterans that win year after year competing against newer coaches trying to get the most out of young teams.

    • Atlanta Hawks
    • Boston Celtics
    • Boston Celtics
    • Brooklyn Nets
    • Charlotte Hornets
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    NBA 6th Man of the Year Odds 2025: Can Anyone Catch Payton Pritchard?

    NBA 6th Man of the Year Odds 2025: Can Anyone Catch Payton Pritchard?

    Welcome to our complete guide to this season’s NBA 6th Man of the Year odds! The Sixth Man of the Year is awarded annually to the top player who primarily came off the bench for an NBA team. From relatively unknown contributors to NBA Hall of Famers, this award has an illustrious history and many celebrated winners.

    • Atlanta Hawks
    • Boston Celtics
    • Brooklyn Nets
    • Charlotte Hornets
    • Chicago Bulls
    • +27
    Presidential Election Betting Odds: Harris, Trump Square Off in Heated Debate

    Presidential Election Betting Odds: Harris, Trump Square Off in Heated Debate

    Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in what might be their only debate before November’s US presidential election.

    US Election Betting Odds: Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris

    US Election Betting Odds: Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris

    Global music star Taylor Swift officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in November’s presidential election on Tuesday night, announcing her support on Instagram just after the conclusion of Tuesday night’s debate between Harris and former President Donald Trump.

    Presidential Election Odds: Candidates Agree on Rules for First Debate

    Presidential Election Odds: Candidates Agree on Rules for First Debate

    The campaign teams for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump agreed to the final rules for the first debate between the presidential candidates on Wednesday, ending any concerns that squabbles over specifics could jeopardize the high-profile meeting.

    US Presidential Election Odds: Labor Day Marks the Start of Campaign Season

    US Presidential Election Odds: Labor Day Marks the Start of Campaign Season

    There are just 100 days remaining until Election Day in the United States. And rather than the predictable, matchup that left much of the American public lacking enthusiasm for November’s race, the recent shakeups have jolted the makeup of the election and created an air of excitement on both sides of the aisle.

    Democratic VP Odds: Harris Interviews Three Top Candidates on Sunday

    Democratic VP Odds: Harris Interviews Three Top Candidates on Sunday

    Vice President Kamala Harris held interviews with what are widely believed to be the top three candidates to become her running mate in November’s presidential election on Sunday, narrowing the field in the eyes of many bettors. Multiple media outlets reported that Harris met in person with Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Sunday, with bettors now focusing on Shapiro and Walz as the two likely picks for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination.

    Democratic VP Odds: With Candidate Vetting Complete, Shapiro is Overwhelming Favorite

    Democratic VP Odds: With Candidate Vetting Complete, Shapiro is Overwhelming Favorite

    The New York Times reported Thursday that the Harris campaign had received the findings from Washington law firm Covington & Burling’s vetting of the finalists in the race for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination, putting Vice President Kamala Harris one step closer to choosing her running mate.

    US Presidential Odds: Trump Lead Tightens After Combative NABJ Interview

    US Presidential Odds: Trump Lead Tightens After Combative NABJ Interview

    The US Presidential Election odds tightened on Wednesday night after former president Donald Trump gave an interview at the National Association of Black Journalists on Wednesday, making headlines for comments that questioned Vice President Kamala Harris’ ethnicity and saying that undocumented immigrants were taking “Black jobs.”

    Democratic VP Odds: Harris to Announce Vice Presidential Pick by Next Tuesday

    Democratic VP Odds: Harris to Announce Vice Presidential Pick by Next Tuesday

    Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign announced that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee will hold her first rally with her running mate next Tuesday, sparking new speculation of what this means for her choice for vice-presidential nominee.

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