The Weekend’s Best Bets: RJ betting reporters go head-to-head

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard park, N.Y., Sunday Sept. 12, 2021. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes)

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Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL Challenge picks — Week 9

By Todd Dewey / Las Vegas Review-Journal

September 16, 2021 - 5:05 pm

Week 2 best bets

(Home team in CAPS)

Jim Barnes

Review-Journal

Last week: 2-1

Season: 2-1

Ball State (+7) over WYOMING

Georgia Southern (+24) over ARKANSAS

TEXAS (-25½) over Rice

Todd Dewey

Review-Journal

Last week: 1-2

Season: 1-2

Bengals (+2½) over BEARS

Bills (-3) over DOLPHINS

CHARGERS (-3½) over Cowboys

Sharp play on Chiefs-Buccaneers causes line move at sportsbook

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 4, 2024 - 12:16 pm

Favorites have won 13 of 14 games in NFL Week 9 and are 10-4 against the spread. The Chiefs are consensus 9-point favorites over the Buccaneers on “Monday Night Football.”

‘Parity has taken a vacation’ as NFL favorites dominate for bettors

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 3, 2024 - 10:05 pm

NFL Week 9 favorites have won 13 of 14 games and gone 10-4 against the spread, including big covers from the Lions, Commanders, Ravens and Vikings.

Presidential betting odds closer to toss-up as Election Day nears

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 3, 2024 - 9:03 am

Donald Trump had dropped to as low as a -123 favorite Sunday at Betfair Exchange to win the election over Kamala Harris, a +120 underdog. Trump was -210 on Wednesday.

Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL Challenge picks — Week 9

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 2, 2024 - 3:18 pm

Systemplays.com handicapper Doug Fitz leads the contest with a 26-14 record against the spread. Handicapper Scott Kellen is in second place at 25-15.

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NFL Week 9 betting breakdown: Predictions for every game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 2, 2024 - 1:34 pm

Three-time Westgate SuperContest top-15 finisher “Dr. Alan” Dumond analyzes every NFL Week 9 game and makes predictions for each matchup.

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Breeders’ Cup picks for Saturday’s 9 races, including $7M Classic

By Mike Brunker / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 8:21 pm

Retired Las Vegas Review-Journal horse racing writer Mike Brunker offers analysis for the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, which concludes Saturday with nine races.

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Presidential election betting odds tighten heading into weekend

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 4:55 pm

Vice President Kamala Harris’ odds improved over the past two days, though former President Donald Trump is still the clear betting favorite to win the election.

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Las Vegas Review-Journal College Challenge picks: Week 10

By David Schoen / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 12:50 pm

Nine handicappers and the RJ’s David Schoen will offer five picks on college football games this season — sides or totals. Here are their selections for Week 10.

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Sharp bettors, public on opposite sides in Raiders-Bengals game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 11:44 am

The Raiders have lost four straight games but have rewarded their backers with back-to-back backdoor covers. The Raiders are 7-point underdogs Sunday at Cincinnati.

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NFL betting trends — Week 9: Edge for Raiders-Bengals

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

November 1, 2024 - 6:30 am

Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Review-Journal with NFL betting notes and trends.