ESPN's Rece Davis causes stir after calling betting analyst's advice a 'risk-free investment'

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There’s a big difference between a “best bet” and a sure thing.

After ESPN betting analyst Erin Dolan recommended betting on Northwestern to score under 60.5 points during its game Sunday against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, host Rece Davis’s deadpan banter during the televised segment might have crossed a thin line.

"You know what? Some would call this wagering, gambling; the way you've sold this, I think what it is, is a risk-free investment," said ESPN's Rece Davis after an ESPN Bet segment with Erin Dolan.“We’re going to get a little spicy here. This is going to be a sweat,” she said. “I wish I could give you a ton of research on why this is going to hit under. But we look at UConn, they like to slow down the tempo. Same thing goes for Northwestern.

Mysterious past of Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter called into question after Red Sox, college revelationsSocial media was quick to criticize Davis’ assessment.

 

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