[MAL VAN VALKENBURG REVIEW-JOURNAL, 32-26-2 (overall record)]
Today’s best bet: L.A. Clippers (+7) over CHICAGO BULLS
The Chicago Bulls started out sluggish, losing their first three games. The Clippers have won their first two games. The Clippers play a higher-paced offense and should dictate the tempo of the game. It’s going to be tough for the Bulls to just get the win, let alone cover a big number. They lost twice last season to the Clippers.
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The UNLV men’s basketball team followed Wednesday’s upset of No. 22 Utah State with a victory at San Diego State on Saturday at Viejas Arena.
Bettors who backed the Chiefs as 9½-point favorites Saturday over the Texans suffered an excruciating loss when Kansas City took an intentional safety.
New UNLV offensive coordinator Corey Dennis reunited with his old college pal Darren Waller when he arrived in Las Vegas. Their bond dates to high school.
Whoever the Raiders hire as their new general manager will have to make several key decisions, including a new contract for Maxx Crosby and a new quarterback.
The Raiders need to wait out Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson in hopes that he will accept their head coaching position.
Ohio State is a consensus 8-point favorite over Notre Dame in Monday’s College Football Playoff national championship game. The consensus total is 45½.
A Raiders defensive assistant coach for the past three seasons is leaving to take an assistant position at USC alongside coach Lincoln Riley.
Bet365 sportsbook, which doesn’t operate in Nevada, has posted odds on the Raiders’ next coach and lists 11 candidates at odds of 14-1 or less.
Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. Here are his notes and trends for Monday’s CFP championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame.
Check out the scores and top performances from Friday’s high school basketball and flag football action.
