Host Gill Alexander and sabermetrician Basewinner break down the most and least profitable money line clubs in baseball (home/road splits), the best and worst run line clubs, the most reliable totals umpires, the best and worst first 5 inning and 1st inning teams (including runs produced and allowed) and the clubs with the biggest difference between their 5 inning and full game performances.  Plus, proprietary stats on the best and worst starters in the 1st inning are included, as well, all designed to inform your MLB derivative wagers.  Then, Marco D'Angelo of Pregame.com and Chris Andrews of AgainstTheNumber.com break down the second leg of the Triple Crown, on Thursday's Betting Dork (May 15, 2014).

Horse Racing expert Marco D'Angelo (he who called the Derby win of 30-1 shot Animal Kingdom three years ago) and racing aficionado Chris Andrews of AgainstTheNumber.com drop in on Host Gill Alexander for this annual extensive Kentucky Derby preview, isolating the horses in this year's Run for the Roses that form the group on which bets will be made come the first Saturday in May.  Plus, commentary on the state of horse racing, in general.  Then, speaking of a dissertation on the state of things, Vegas Runner provides his thoughts on the current status of blackjack in Las Vegas, and gives his best tips on how to maximize your experience playing the game, on Thursday's Betting Dork (May 1, 2014).