The Weekend’s Best Bets

In this Oct. 1, 2016, photo, Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) throws as he is hit by Texas defensive tackle Paul Boyette Jr. (93) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

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LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

December 1, 2016 - 4:44 pm

BRIAN BLESSING SPORTSBOOKRADIO.COM (19-16-1)

Louisiana Tech (+10) over WESTERN KENTUCKY

Oklahoma State (+11½) over OKLAHOMA

Eagles-BENGALS (Under 42½)

BERNIE FRATTO BERNIEFRATTO.COM (17-19)

Broncos (-3½) over JAGUARS

BEARS (-1) over 49ers

Bills (+3) over RAIDERS

ADAM HILL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL (18-17-1)

PACKERS (-6½) over Texans

BENGALS (-1) over Eagles

Dolphins (+3½) over RAVENS

MATT YOUMANS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL (15-19-2)

Oklahoma State (+11½) over OKLAHOMA

San Diego State-WYOMING (Under 62)

Bills (+3) over RAIDERS

Caitlin Clark Effect: ‘Heightened interest’ boosts WNBA betting

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 6, 2024 - 6:58 pm

Sportsbooks saw three straight record handles for women’s basketball games in Caitlin Clark’s final three college contests, and they expect interest to remain high on her in the WNBA.

Bettors love underdog in Canelo-Munguia ‘full-out Mexican war’

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 3, 2024 - 11:27 am

Canelo Alvarez is arguably the most popular boxer in the world. But he’s not the most popular bet in Saturday’s super middleweight title fight at T-Mobile Arena.

What are the best NFL futures bets to make right now?

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 2, 2024 - 3:16 pm

Here are some futures bets handicappers believe have some value now that the dust has settled on the 2024 NFL draft.

Kentucky Derby handicapping: Fierceness is dominant but an enigma

By Mike Brunker / RJ

May 2, 2024 - 10:47 am

Fierceness, the 5-2 morning line favorite for the Kentucky Derby, still needs to answer several questions, including his ability to overcome adversity.

Rich Strike, with Sonny Leon aboard, wins the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at ...

The 5 biggest long-shot winners in Kentucky Derby history

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 2, 2024 - 7:00 am

The biggest long-shot winner in the Kentucky Derby’s 149-year history came in 1913, but the next four prevailed in the 21st century.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani speaks with reporters before a baseball game against the Was ...

Report: Ohtani’s stolen money funneled to bookie via Las Vegas casino

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 1, 2024 - 5:28 pm

Millions of dollars stolen from Shohei Ohtani to pay his former interpreter’s gambling debt were funneled through Resorts World, according to ESPN.

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Separating contenders, pretenders in 150th Kentucky Derby

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 2, 2024 - 10:55 am

Michael Kipness, aka “The Wizard,” analyzed the 20-horse field for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby for the Review-Journal. Here’s what he thinks of each horse’s chances.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) gets past the Phoenix Suns defense for a dunk ...

Bettor turns $10 into $192K after hitting NBA same-game parlays

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 30, 2024 - 7:41 am

A FanDuel Sportsbook bettor turned $10 into $192,324.65 after hitting a seven-leg parlay comprised of three NBA playoff same-game parlays.

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Sportsbooks lose on NFL draft; Rookie of Year odds posted

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 29, 2024 - 3:48 pm

Circa Sports and Caesars Sportsbook were small losers on the NFL draft in which six quarterbacks were selected in the first round for the first time since 1983.

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James Holzhauer returns to defend ‘Jeopardy! Masters’ title

By Todd Dewey / RJ

April 29, 2024 - 10:47 am

Las Vegas resident James Holzhauer will compete in the second annual “Jeopardy! Masters” tournament with five other contestants beginning Wednesday on ABC.