Bob Duff

Bob Duff

An online journalist working in the sports betting and casino gambling industry since 2016, Bob Duff has covered such major sports and events as the NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, NHL, Olympic Games and UEFA Champions League soccer. He’s been considered an expert source for betting advice on such sports as surfing, rugby and even chess. As a sports columnist with The Windsor Star, CanWest News Services, Postmedia and MSNBC.com, Duff has covered a variety of major events, includingthe Super Bowl, World Series, the 1996 Atlanta and 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games, NBA Finals, Ryder Cup, FIFA World Cup, NCAA Final Four, the Stanley Cup final, World Cup of Hockey and the Memorial Cup. He’s also worked as a freelancer for such publications as The Hockey News, Beckett Hockey, Faceoff and Prospects Magazine. Duff is a contributor to The NHL Guide And Record Book, and Total Hockey. He also helped the NHL significantly in writing and research projects related to the league's 100th anniversary celebrations. He is listed as an honorary member of the Elias Sports Bureau. He is a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and the Baseball Writers Association of America. Duff serves on the writers’ committee that votes annually on the candidates for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Currently, Duff is a partner in Detroit Hockey Now, a website covering the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings web site. He is also a co-producer of the Give And Go Sport Education documentary that discusses the advantages of a multi-sport lifestyle in youth sport. As well, he is a published author of more than 25 books. Duff's books include The China Wall: The Timeless Legend of Johnny Bower; The Bruise Brothers: Hockey's Heavyweight Champions; Nicklas Lidstrom: The Pursuit of Perfection; Nine: A Tribute To Gordie Howe; Nineteen: A Tribute To Steve Yzerman; Seven: A Tribute to Ted Lindsay; and The History of Hockeytown; and I Wore 21: The Desmond Howard Story. Duff doesn’t merely write about sports, he plays them. He still plays rugby in the Niagara Rugby Union for Windsor Rogues RFC. A hockey goalie for 50 years, Duff once famously won a charity shootout competition against NHL star Jason Spezza.

Education

  • 1983 graduate of York University
  • 1979 graduate of Victoria Park Secondary School

Professional Achievements

  • Four-time winner of Ontario Newspaper Awards
  • Three-time winner of Professional Hockey Writers' Association Awards
  • Member of Baseball Writers' Association of America Hall of Fame voting committee
  • Honorary member, Elias Sports Bureau
  • Past vice-president, Society For International Hockey Research

Latest from Bob Duff

Monday NHL picks

Hurricanes Favorites at Rangers In Tuesday NHL Picks

2025/01/28

What: Tuesday NHL Picks Who: Carolina Hurricanes at New York Rangers When: Tuesday, January 28, 7:00 p.m. The Carolina Hurricanes just completed a blockbuster trade also involving the Colorado Avalanche and now they'll be looking to follow the Avalanche's lead in the Tuesday NHL picks. Sunday, the Avs beat the New York Rangers 5-4, ending […]
Tuesday NBA picks

Lakers Solid Road Favorites at 76ers In Tuesday NBA Picks

2025/01/28

What: NBA Picks Who: Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers When: Tuesday, January 28, 7:30 p.m. In Tuesday's NBA picks, both the visiting Los Angeles Lakers and the hometown Philadelphia 76ers will be taking the floor at the Wells Fargo Center riding hot streaks. The Lakers are winners of four games in a row. Meanwhile, the […]
NBA picks

Knicks Home Favorites Over Grizzlies In Monday NBA Picks

2025/01/27

What: NBA Picks Who: Memphis Grizzlies at New York Knicks When: Monday, January 27, 7:30 p.m. Two teams that are third in their respective conferences face each other in the Monday NBA picks. The 30-16 New York Knicks of the Eastern Conference are playing host to the 31-15 Western Conference Memphis Grizzlies at Madison Square Garden. […]
Monday NHL picks

Devils Road Favorites at Flyers In Monday NHL Picks

2025/01/27

What: Monday NHL Picks Who: New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers When: Monday, January 27, 7:00 p.m. Their captain and their No. 1 goaltender are both out of the lineup, yet oddsmakers are still believing in the New Jersey Devils in the Monday NHL picks. Despite the likelihood that they'll be without captain Nico Hischier […]
Monday NHL picks

Struggling Devils Favored At Home Over Bruins in Wednesday NHL Picks

2025/01/22

What: Wednesday NHL Picks Who: Boston Bruins at New Jersey Devils When: Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. Opponents in the Wednesday NHL picks, the Boston Bruins appearing to rediscovering their game just as the New Jersey Devils are misplacing theirs. Boston has won three of the past four games since ending a six-game skid. Meanwhile, […]
Wednesday NBA picks

Cavaliers Road Favorites At Rockets In Wednesday NBA Picks

2025/01/22

What: NBA Picks Who: Cleveland Cavaliers at Houston Rockets When: Wednesday, January 22, 8:00 p.m. Two of the best teams in the NBA are meeting on the hardwood in the Wednesday NBA picks. The 36-6 Cleveland Cavaliers, Eastern Conference leaders and owners of the NBA's best record, travel to Houston to take on the 28-14 Rockets. […]
PGA Tour picks

Aberg, Matsuyama Top Favorites In Farmers Insurance Open PGA Tour Golf Picks

2025/01/21

What: 2025 PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open When: January 22nd-25th Where: Torrey Pines Golf Course Swedish golfer Ludvig Aberg at set as +900 favorite at the Farmers Insurance Open, this week's stop on PGA Tour. Japanese player Hideki Matsuyama is next in the betting line at +1000. The Farmers Insurance Open. is a 72-hole event held […]
Monday NHL picks

Blue Jackets Surprising Road Underdogs At Islanders in Monday NHL Picks

2025/01/20

What: Monday NHL Picks Who: Columbus Blue Jackets at New York Islanders When: Monday, January 20, 7:30 p.m. A year ago, the New York Islanders were an NHL playoff team, while the Columbus Jackets were residing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. This season, those roles are reversed. It's the Blue Jackets holding down […]
NBA picks

Rockets Solid Home Favorites Over Pistons In Monday NBA Picks

2025/01/20

What: NBA Picks Who: Detroit Pistons at Houston Rockets When: Monday, January 20, 2:10 p.m. Two of the surprise teams in the NBA this season are set to do battle on the hardwood as the Detroit Pistons travel to Houston to face the Rockets in the Monday NBA picks. The Pistons, who won an NBA-worst 14 games […]
Monday NHL picks

Panthers Heavy Home Favorites Over Red Wings In Thursday NHL Picks

2025/01/16

What: Thursday NHL Picks Who: Detroit Red Wings at Florida Panthers When: Thursday, January 16, 7:00 p.m. The Detroit Red Wings came back to earth with a thud. Tuesday, Detroit's seven-game win streak was abruptly halted via a 6-3 home-ice drubbing handed them by the San Jose Sharks. Now, the Red Wings are taking their […]

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