The weekend’s best bets

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September 17, 2015 - 10:43 pm

Sep 13, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Bills beat the Colts 27 to 14. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

BRIAN BLESSING SPORTSBOOKRADIO.COM (3-0)

New Mexico-ARIZONA STATE (Over 64.5)

Lions (+3) over VIKINGS

COLTS (-7) over Jets

BERNIE FRATTO BERNIEFRATTO.COM (2-1)

Air Force (+26) over MICHIGAN STATE

Rams (-3.5) over REDSKINS

GIANTS (-2.5) over Falcons

ADAM HILL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL (0-3)

Georgia Tech (-2) over NOTRE DAME

Patriots (-1) over BILLS

BENGALS (-3) over Chargers

MATT YOUMANS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL (2-1)

Colorado (-3) over Colorado State

Stanford (+10) over SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Texans (+3) over PANTHERS

Attendees stream about during the final starting flight of World Series of Poker $10,000 buy-in ...

Argentine wins $1.25M at WSOP after electrifying ending — VIDEO

By David Schoen / RJ

June 28, 2024 - 12:26 pm

Argentina’s Franco Spitale won the WSOP’s $1,500 buy-in “Millionaire Maker” No-limit Hold’em event on Thursday at Horseshoe Las Vegas in spectacular fashion.

Longtime Las Vegas radio host and handicapper Dave Cokin. (Dave Cokin)

‘Vegas legend’ of sports betting retires after cancer diagnosis

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 28, 2024 - 7:00 am

Longtime Las Vegas pro handicapper and sports talk radio host Dave Cokin said he was diagnosed with cancer a year ago and doesn’t expect to live much longer.

Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate hosted by CNN with President Joe Biden, Thursd ...

Biden’s election betting odds plummet after debate with Trump

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 28, 2024 - 6:00 am

While President Joe Biden’s odds dropped, the odds on several other potential Democratic candidates improved amid calls from some pundits for him to drop out of the race.

Professional poker player Daniel Negreanu competes during the final table of $50,000 buy-in dur ...

Poker superstar ends ‘embarrassing’ slump, wins 7th WSOP bracelet — VIDEO

By David Schoen / RJ

June 28, 2024 - 3:59 pm

One of poker’s biggest stars won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, which are awarded for tournament victories, since 2013 on Thursday at Horseshoe Las Vegas.

This combination of photos taken in Columbia, S.C. shows former President Donald Trump, left, o ...

Prop bets posted for Donald Trump-Joe Biden presidential debate

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 26, 2024 - 7:30 am

Former President Donald Trump is a -150 betting favorite at BetOnline to win the presidential debate Thursday over President Joe Biden, a +110 underdog.

Professional poker player Daniel Negreanu in a high roller six handed no-limit hold’em e ...

Straight flush keeps poker superstar in contention for 7th WSOP title

By David Schoen / RJ

June 27, 2024 - 6:26 am

The WSOP $50,000 buy-in Poker Players Championship resumes Thursday at Horseshoe Las Vegas with five players competing for the $1.17 million first prize.

Florida Panthers' Sam Reinhart (13) and Edmonton Oilers' Brett Kulak (27) compete for the puck ...

How pro, public bettors see Oilers’ odds to complete historic comeback

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 23, 2024 - 12:10 pm

The Panthers are -110 favorites at the Westgate SuperBook in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final at Florida. The total is 5½.

Viktor Blom competes in the $100,000 buy-in High Roller No-limit Hold’em event at the World S ...

WSOP roundup: Online poker legend denied 1st career bracelet

By David Schoen / RJ

June 21, 2024 - 4:46 pm

Sweden’s Viktor “Isildur1” Blom is back at the World Series of Poker, and the legendary online pro is knocking on the door of his first career bracelet.

The biggest money winners for baseball bettors this season

By Todd Dewey / RJ

June 20, 2024 - 4:56 pm

Nine MLB teams have been profitable for bettors who have backed them in every game this season. Also, a look at the most profitable pitchers for bettors.

Professional poker player Phil Hellmuth participates in the $10,000 buy-in 6 Max No Limit Hold& ...

Poker star falls short in pursuit of record 18th WSOP victory

By David Schoen / RJ

June 19, 2024 - 10:09 am

A large crowd gathered Tuesday night at the Horseshoe Events Center hoping to see Phil Hellmuth make World Series of Poker history, but he was denied.