THE HOT CORNER

December 1, 2010 - 12:00 am

MAL VAN VALKENBURG, Review-Journal, 52-40-3 (overall record)

Today's best bet: Houston Texans-PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (over 51) (Thursday)

This is a big number, but we are looking at the perfect storm of the Eagles bouncing back after a loss, Michael Vick going against a suspect Texans defense, the Eagles playing well in prime time and the fact the Texans have the ability to score themselves. Both teams should flirt with getting to 30 points, making this number very reachable.

New Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew talks to the news media at Intermountain Health Perform ...

Sportsbook offers odds on which QB will start for Raiders in Week 1

By Adam Hill / RJ

May 15, 2024 - 2:23 pm

One sportsbook is taking odds on who will come out on top of the Raiders’ starting quarterback competition between Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew.

Jockey Brian Hernandez, Jr., on Mystik Dan, celebrates after winning the 150th running of the K ...

Odds, horse-by-horse analysis for Preakness Stakes

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 15, 2024 - 9:46 am

Michael “The Wizard” Kipness, a professional horse racing handicapper since 1986, analyzes the eight-horse field for Saturday’s 149th Preakness Stakes.

Phil Mickelson celebrates after winning the final round at the PGA Championship golf tournament ...

Who are the biggest long shots to have won the PGA Championship?

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 15, 2024 - 9:09 am

Four of the five biggest long shots to win the PGA Championship have cashed tickets in the past 15 years, according to sportsoddshistory.com.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander advances the ball in Game 3 of an NBA baske ...

Bettor gives up shot at $1.7M, cashes out $100 parlay early

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 5:45 pm

The bettor placed the $100 three-team futures parlay in May 2023 on the World Series, Super Bowl and NBA Finals winners that would have paid $1.7 million.

Jon Rahm, of Spain, watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during a practice round for the PGA ...

What are sharp handicappers recommending as their PGA best bets?

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 8:32 pm

Jon Rahm is the +1850 fifth choice at Circa Sports to win the PGA Championship. VSiN host Wes Reynolds has made Rahm one of his best bets to win the event.

Scottie Scheffler arrives for the green jacket ceremony after winning the Masters golf tourname ...

Scottie Scheffler shortest PGA Championship favorite since Tiger Woods

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 13, 2024 - 2:22 pm

Scottie Scheffler became the first golfer since Tiger Woods in 2007-08 to win four of five PGA Tour starts when he won the RBC Heritage the week after winning the Masters.

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) shoots against Las Vegas Aces center Kiah Stokes (4 ...

Aces’ betting line moves with Brittney Griner out with injury

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 13, 2024 - 3:50 pm

The Las Vegas Aces will open their pursuit of a three-peat as WNBA champions against the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) gestures after converting a first down during th ...

Sportsbooks post line on Chiefs-Ravens NFL season opener

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 13, 2024 - 11:38 am

The Kansas City Chiefs will kick off their quest for a three-peat against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL’s season opener. Sportsbook already have lines posted.

Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (22), guard Kelsey Plum (10) and guard Jackie Young celebrat ...

Sportsbooks like Aces’ chances for WNBA 3-peat

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 10, 2024 - 5:30 pm

The Aces are favored at the Westgate SuperBook to win their third consecutive WNBA championship. The New York Liberty are the second choice.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson throws a ceremonial first pitch before a basebal ...

Sharp bettors fire on NFL season win totals at Caesars

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 9, 2024 - 3:31 pm

Caesars Sportsbook was the first sportsbook in Nevada to post NFL regular-season win totals in early April. The Steelers’ total has been one of the early movers.