Weekend’s best bets: RJ betting reporters go head-to-head

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) waits for play to resume during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)

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By Todd Dewey / Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 16, 2021 - 1:39 pm

Week 15 best bets

(Home team in CAPS)

Jim Barnes

Review-Journal

Last week: 1-2

Season: 17-23-2

■ COLTS (-2) over Patriots

■ GIANTS (+11) over Cowboys

■ JAGUARS (-4½) over Texans

Todd Dewey

Review-Journal

Last week: 2-1

Season: 23-18-1

■ DOLPHINS (-9½) over Jets

■ Packers (-5½) over RAVENS

■ RAMS (-5) over Seahawks

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.

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.

Former MGM executive Sibella sentenced in federal court

By Richard N. Velotta / RJ

May 8, 2024 - 8:05 pm

Former Las Vegas gaming executive Scott Sibella was sentenced for knowingly allowing an illegal bookmaker to gamble at MGM Grand, violating anti-money-laundering laws.

Sportsbooks avoid massive loss thanks to Knights’ playoff exit

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 7, 2024 - 3:09 pm

Nevada sportsbooks lost a record $6.6 million in hockey bets when the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup in June. They avoided another huge payout this season.

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Former President Donald Trump called several potential vice presidential candidates onstage with him at a Republican National Committee fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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The 5 biggest long-shot winners in Kentucky Derby history

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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.