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Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys running into tough spot

The Eagles are live underdogs at Dallas in a prime-time showdown featuring two surprise teams and three of the NFL’s top rookies.

Kyle Hendricks, Cubs in control of World Series

The Chicago Cubs are minus-250 favorites to win the series, and Kyle Hendricks is a 2-1 favorite in Game 3. Cleveland needs two more strong starts from Corey Kluber.

Steelers pull up lame in one-sided game

The betting public was wise to play Tom Brady and the New England Patriots against Pittsburgh and its backup quarterback.

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Debate settled: Dallas Cowboys are real deal

The underdog Cowboys and rookie quarterback Dak Prescott humbled and outdueled Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in a 30-16 landslide at Lambeau Field.

Trends point to Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid

In his coaching career, Andy Reid is 15-2 the week after the bye, including 2-1 with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Alabama’s Nick Saban looms large to bettors

The betting public deserves credit for rolling with the Crimson Tide, and it’s happening again this week. Top-ranked Alabama is a 13-point favorite at Tennessee.

Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs have bookmakers cornered

Kris Bryant and the Chicago Cubs are World Series favorites. Who’s really rooting for the Cubs to fail? Maybe a few bookmakers.

Mike Zimmer-led Minnesota Vikings are NFL’s best bet

The Vikings are 17-2 against the spread since early in the 2015 season. Minnesota is a 4½-point home favorite over the New York Giants on Monday night.