THE HOT CORNER

January 26, 2011 - 2:03 am

Mal Van Valkenburg, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 56-42-3 (overall record)

Today's best bet: San Diego State-BRIGHAM YOUNG (over 145)

Brigham Young is averaging 89.2 points in its last five games and giving up 74.8. The Cougars' Jimmer Fredette is nearly unstoppable. The Aztecs are not quite as good on offense, but they are averaging 72.4 points on the road, shooting 49.3 percent from the field. This game is poised to be a shootout, as both teams should reach at least 70 points.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (5) runs away from James Madison defensive lineman Amar Thomas ( ...

College football betting trends: Edges for playoff, bowl games

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

December 31, 2025 - 11:12 am

CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides college football notes and trends for College Football Playoff and bowl games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

‘Monday Night Football’ betting: Sharp money moves Rams-Falcons line

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 29, 2025 - 7:15 am

The Los Angeles Rams are consensus 7½-point favorites over the Atlanta Falcons on “Monday Night Football,” and the consensus total is 48½.

Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen (17) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL footbal ...

Only 6 Circa Survivor entries still alive for $18.7M prize

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 28, 2025 - 9:01 pm

Only six contestants from a starting field of 18,718 entries in Circa Survivor remain in the running for a record football contest prize pool of $18.7 million entering NFL Week 18.

Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) celebrates his interception with teammates during th ...

Betting favorite flips in Raiders-Giants matchup of NFL’s worst records

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 27, 2025 - 3:54 pm

The Giants are 2½-point favorites over the Raiders in Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium and the total is 41½.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (11) is taken down by Raiders defensive tackle Adam ...

NFL Week 17 betting breakdown: Predictions for every game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 27, 2025 - 2:47 pm

Professional sports bettor Scott Pritchard analyzes every NFL Week 17 Sunday and Monday game and makes predictions for each matchup.

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs in for a touchdown during an NFL ...

Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL Challenge picks — Week 17

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 27, 2025 - 12:59 pm

Legendary sportscaster Brent Musburger went 3-2 against the spread last week and is on a 16-8-1 ATS run in the NFL handicapping contest.

New Mexico Lobos players celebrate their win over UNLV 40-35 with the fans following the second ...

College football betting trends: Edges for bowl games

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

December 25, 2025 - 7:15 am

CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides college football notes and trends for bowl games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) leaps over Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie H ...

Weekend football predictions: Pro bettors pick NFL, bowl games

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 2:06 pm

Las Vegas professional sports bettors selected their best bets from NFL Week 17 and upcoming college football bowl games.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs during the second half of an NFL football game ...

NFL Week 17 betting trends: 3 Christmas Day games scheduled

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 11:41 am

CBS Sportsline handicapper Bruce Marshall provides NFL notes and trends for Week 17 games for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, including the three Christmas Day games.

Carson Williams, center, celebrates with the rest of team Meatball Brothers after winning a pie ...

RJ sports writer Todd Dewey’s 5 favorite stories of 2025

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 24, 2025 - 11:36 am

Review-Journal sports betting reporter Todd Dewey loves tracking all the action at Las Vegas sportsbooks. Here are his five favorite stories from 2025.