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.

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.

49ers-Colts betting: Sharp money moves line on ‘Monday Night Football’

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 22, 2025 - 8:23 am

The San Francisco 49ers are 5½-point road favorites over 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts on “Monday Night Football,” and the total is 46.

Chicago Bears defensive end Daniel Hardy (92) celebrates after an NFL football game against the ...

Wild NFL Week 16, CFP betting recap: ‘Christmas bonanza for bettors’

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 21, 2025 - 9:06 pm

The betting public went on a roller-coaster ride that included the Seahawks’ 38-37 overtime win over the Rams and the Bears’ miraculous 22-16 comeback victory over the Packers.

Santa Fe Station sportsbook manager Kyle McKeown, left, and director of operations Francisco Se ...

Last Man Standing: ‘Family contest’ turns into ‘nerve-wracking’ run to $150K

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 21, 2025 - 2:57 pm

Las Vegas resident Jeff Gryczkowski picked 14 straight NFL weekly winners against the spread to win Station Casinos’ Last Man Standing contest and $150,000.