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September 16, 2016 - 12:10 am

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) throws against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

BRIAN BLESSING SPORTSBOOKRADIO.COM (1-2)

Oregon (+3) over NEBRASKA

Michigan State (+8) over NOTRE DAME

PANTHERS (-13) over 49ers

BERNIE FRATTO BERNIEFRATTO.COM (2-1)

Unlv (+13) over CENTRAL MICHIGAN

NORTHERN ILLINOIS (+10½) over San Diego State

Michigan State (+8) over NOTRE DAME

ADAM HILL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL (2-1)

BROWNS (+6½) over Ravens

Saints-GIANTS (Over 52½)

Packers (-2½) over VIKINGS

MATT YOUMANS LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL (3-0)

LOUISVILLE (+2) over Florida State

BRIGHAM YOUNG (+3) over Ucla

Cowboys (+3) over REDSKINS

Gonzaga players warm up during the West Regional practice for the Sweet 16 games at the T-Mobil ...

Gonzaga-UCLA game among handicappers’ Sweet 16 best bets

By Todd Dewey / RJ

March 22, 2023 - 4:35 pm

No. 2 seed UCLA is a 1½-point favorite over No. 3 seed Gonzaga in their Sweet 16 matchup Thursday night in Las Vegas, an NCAA regional host for the first time.

Gonzaga guard Julian Strawther, center, drives between Grand Canyon forward Aidan Igiehon, left ...

Review-Journal NCAA Tournament challenge picks — Sweet 16

By David Schoen / RJ

March 22, 2023 - 12:27 pm

Review-Journal betting reporter David Schoen competes against five betting analysts and handicappers in an NCAA Tournament contest.

TCU guard Damion Baugh (10) and Gonzaga forward Anton Watson (22) in the second half of a secon ...

Was Gonzaga-TCU worst bad beat in March Madness history?

By Todd Dewey / RJ

March 20, 2023 - 5:40 pm

Bettors who backed Gonzaga -4½ over TCU on Sunday in the final game of the second round of the NCAA Tournament suffered a bad beat for the ages.

Sportsbooks have ‘best day of tournament’ as popular teams lose

By Todd Dewey / RJ

March 19, 2023 - 10:02 pm

After bettors won big on Fairleigh Dickinson’s upset of No. 1-seeded Purdue in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, they were dealt a dose of March sadness Sunday.

MARCH MADNESS BAD BEATS BLOG: TCU bettors get amazing backdoor cover

By David Schoen / RJ

March 20, 2023 - 7:05 pm

Refresh often for minute-to-minute updates on all of the NCAA Tournament action — live line movement, props, halftime bets and more.

UCLA guard Jack Seidler, left, congratulates guard Dylan Andrews (2) and guard Tyger Campbell a ...

MARCH MADNESS BAD BEATS BLOG: UCLA bettors endure rough ending

By David Schoen / RJ

March 18, 2023 - 5:19 pm

Refresh often for minute-to-minute updates on all of the NCAA Tournament action — live line movement, props, halftime bets and more.

Fairleigh Dickinson forward Sean Moore (11) reacts to a basket against Purdue in the second hal ...

Fairleigh Dickinson’s historic upset painful for sportsbooks

By Todd Dewey / RJ

March 17, 2023 - 10:14 pm

Bettors dealt sportsbooks a loss as they cashed tickets on Fairleigh Dickinson at up to 25-1 on the money line, including five-figure payouts at two casinos.

Purdue players, left to right, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Caleb Furst, Brandon Newman and guard Ethan M ...

MARCH MADNESS BAD BEATS BLOG: Purdue one of few favorites to falter

By David Schoen / RJ

March 17, 2023 - 6:14 pm

Refresh often for minute-to-minute updates on all of the NCAA Tournament action — live line movement, props, halftime bets and more.

Brian Twining, left, Quine Gilber and Antron Stacks, right, react to a play as they watch on th ...

March Madness delivers drama; Princeton upset sinks parlays

By Todd Dewey / RJ

March 17, 2023 - 8:09 pm

Princeton shocked No. 2 seed Arizona 59-55 as a 15-point underdog and +850 on the money line. It’s the third straight year that a 15 seed has won a first-round game.