The Patriots dropped to 8½-point favorites over the Chiefs on Thursday afternoon at several Las Vegas sports books.
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The Patriots had the best NFL record against the spread in 2016 at 16-3, and the Falcons had the best over-under mark at 16-2-1.
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and CG Technology sports book vice-president Matthew Holt preview the Patriots’ season in the 28th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.
The NFL regular season gets underway tonight with Thursday Night Football with the defending Super Bowl champions New England hosting Kansas City.
Bryan Salmond and Michael Gehlken discuss how the Raiders had a different tone at practice today as well as some potential injury news concerning Khalil Mack.
As Nevada’s sports wagering handle has increased, so have the number of entries in the major football handicapping contests at Las Vegas sports books.
Raiders teammates know who they are getting in Derek Carr, a man who prescribes to the “faith, family and football” adage.
The Review-Journal’s Todd Dewey, handicapper Kelly Stewart (@KellyInVegas) and CG Technology sports book vice-president Matthew Holt preview the Chiefs’ season in the 27th of a series of 32 NFL team videos in 32 days.
Entry fees range from free to $5,000 for the winner-take-all Westgate SuperContest Gold.
The Clark County Commission has unanimously approved use permits and waivers enabling construction of a 65,000-seat domed football stadium for the Oakland Raiders.
Metropolitan Police Department Undersheriff Kevin McMahill denied race played a role when officers detained Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett after the Aug. 26 Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight.
Bryan Salmond discusses Raiders news as players were placed on injured reserve, returned from preseason injuries or just continued getting acclimated to a new team heading into their Week 1 game against the Tennessee Titans.
The Clark County Commission will undertake a high-impact project review of the planned $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat Las Vegas Stadium when it meets Wednesday morning. Catch up on stadium construction news in the first presentation of the “Vegas Nation Stadium Show.”
A 225-foot-tall NFL stadium proposed by the Raiders would not pose a hazard to commercial jetliners and military aircraft flying through Las Vegas, according to a final report issued Tuesday by the Federal Aviation Administration.