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Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL Challenge picks — Week 14

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver ...

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) goes up for a basket Boston Celtics center Kristaps Por ...

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Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague cheers while holding up the Stanley Cup after defeating ...

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Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) passes against Oregon during the first half ...

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FILE - Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, right, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets center ...

NBA bans Jontay Porter after probe shows he bet on games

By Todd Dewey / Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 9, 2023 - 2:32 pm

Jay Kornegay

Westgate SuperBook VP

Last week: 3-2

Season: 41-20-4

Browns -3

Bears +3½

Saints -5

Jets +3½

Vikings -3

Scott Kellen

@SixthSenseNFL

Last week: 2-3

Season: 36-26-3

Bears +3½

Jets +3½

Raiders +3

Broncos +3

Eagles +3½

Lou Finocchiaro

@GambLou

Last week: 2-3

Season: 33-30-2

Rams +7

Chiefs -1½

Eagles +3½

Titans +13½

Giants +6½

Kelly Stewart

@Kellyinvegas

Last week: 3-2

Season: 33-30-2

Vikings -3

Broncos +3

Bills +1½

Cowboys -3½

Giants +6½

Todd Dewey

RJ betting reporter

Last week: 2-3

Season: 30-32-3

Browns -3

49ers -10½

Chargers -3

Chiefs -1½

Eagles +3½

Brent Musburger

VSiN host

Last week: 2-3

Season: 30-32-3

Bengals +1

49ers -10½

Raiders +3

Chiefs -1½

Cowboys -3½

Dave Tuley

VSiN.com

Last week: 1-4

Season: 30-33-2

Jaguars +3

Rams +7

Seahawks +10½

Eagles +3½

Titans +13½

Doug Fitz

Systemplays.com

Last week: 3-2

Season: 28-34-3

Rams +7

Lions -3½

Jets +3½

Vikings -3

Eagles +3½

Micah Roberts

Sportsline.com

Last week: 2-3

Season: 27-34-4

Ravens -7

Lions -3½

49ers -10½

Raiders +3

Cowboys -3½

Mark Franco

FrancoSports.com

Last week: 1-4

Season: 27-35-3

Browns -3

Lions -3½

Bengals +1

Cowboys -3½

Dolphins -13½

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) goes up for a basket Boston Celtics center Kristaps Por ...

Celtics big favorites to win NBA title; bettors back Lakers

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 19, 2024 - 1:29 pm

The Boston Celtics are the +150 favorites to win the NBA title, the Denver Nuggets are the 3-1 second choice to repeat, and every other team is 12-1 or higher.

Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague cheers while holding up the Stanley Cup after defeating ...

What are the Knights odds to repeat as Stanley Cup champions?

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 19, 2024 - 12:45 pm

The Golden Knights’ odds to repeat as Stanley Cup champions are eerily similar to the ones they had at the start of last postseason.

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams (13) passes against Oregon during the first half ...

Sharp bettors fire on popular NFL draft QB props at sportsbooks

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 18, 2024 - 8:26 am

Circa Sports posted more than 100 NFL draft props Monday, including 51 draft positions. It’s since taken a steady stream of sharp bets on the event.

FILE - Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter, right, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets center ...

NBA bans Jontay Porter after probe shows he bet on games

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer

April 17, 2024 - 9:56 am

The NBA banned Toronto’s Jontay Porter on Wednesday, after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, drives as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilg ...

Bettor needs team to win NBA title to turn $100 parlay into $1.7M

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 17, 2024 - 6:01 am

The bettor placed a $100 parlay in May on the Rangers to win the World Series (22-1), the Chiefs to win the Super Bowl (6-1) and a team to win the NBA title at 70-1.

Scottie Scheffler speaks after winning the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Clu ...

Masters champ heavy favorite in other majors, but Grand Slam long shot

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 15, 2024 - 1:19 pm

Scottie Scheffler, fresh off his second Masters victory, is the overwhelming favorite to win each of the remaining three major golf championships this year.

Max Holloway celebrates after knocking out Justin Gaethje during a UFC 300 mixed martial arts l ...

Wild last-second KO at UFC 300 results in ‘huge win’ for bettors

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 14, 2024 - 11:46 am

Max Holloway’s brutal knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 dealt an historic loss to an offshore sportsbook and delivered a big win to Caesars Sportsbook bettors.

FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks with interpreter Ippei Mizuhara at batting prac ...

Ohtani’s ex-interpreter charged with stealing $16M in sports betting case

By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press

April 11, 2024 - 1:18 pm

Federal authorities charged the former longtime interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani on Thursday with federal bank fraud, alleging that he stole more than $16 million from the Japanese sensation to cover gambling debts.

What are sharp handicappers recommending as their Masters best bets?

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 10, 2024 - 6:00 am

The Masters is a tournament unlike any other for sharp bettors. Here are a few golfers Las Vegas handicappers recommend looking at.

Zach Johnson, left, applauds as Trevor Immelman of South Africa waves to patrons after winning ...

Who are the biggest long shots to have won the Masters?

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 9, 2024 - 7:53 am

Four long shots of 100-1 or higher won the Masters in a five-year span between 2007 and 2011 at Augusta National Golf Club.