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

By Todd Dewey / Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 23, 2021 - 4:19 pm

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is pressured by Detroit Lions inside linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin (44) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Week 16 best bets

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Jim Barnes

Review-Journal

Last week: 1-2

Season: 18-25-2

CARDINALS (+1) over Colts

PANTHERS (+10) over Buccaneers

BENGALS (-3) over Ravens

Todd Dewey

Review-Journal

Last week: 1-2

Season: 24-20-1

PACKERS (-7) over Browns

PATRIOTS (-2) over Bills

RAIDERS (Pick) over Broncos

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 30, 2023 - 8:18 pm

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts are the +140 co-favorites at the Westgate SuperBook to be named Super Bowl MVP.

Sharp bettors weigh in quickly on Super Bowl; two 6-figure wagers

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 29, 2023 - 9:59 pm

BetMGM took a $135,000 wager to win $100,000 on the Eagles on the money line (-135) over the Chiefs, and Caesars took a $110,000 bet on over the total of 49½.

Super Bowl betting line opens at pick’em, then moves quickly

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 29, 2023 - 8:40 pm

The line for the NFL title game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles opened as a consensus pick’em at Las Vegas sportsbooks.

Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates with teammates after his game wi ...

NFL BAD BEATS BLOG: Favorites cash to earn trip to Super Bowl

By David Schoen / RJ

January 29, 2023 - 11:28 am

Refresh often for minute-to-minute updates on all of Sunday’s NFL conference title game action. Bad beats, live line movement, halftime bets and more.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars lineback ...

How Patrick Mahomes’ injury impacts AFC championship game prop bets

By David Schoen / RJ

January 28, 2023 - 2:30 pm

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has a high ankle sprain, which impacts prop bets for both teams in Sunday’s AFC championship game.

Kansas City Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen (49) defends against a run by Cincinnati Bengals quar ...

Pro bettors, public at odds over Bengals-Chiefs AFC title game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 27, 2023 - 6:00 pm

The Chiefs are 1½-point favorites over the Bengals on Sunday following several line moves since Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a high ankle sprain.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts in action before an NFL divisional round playoff fo ...

Sharp bettors mostly back same side in Eagles-49ers game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 27, 2023 - 5:15 pm

Sharp bettors at the South Point were squarely on the Eagles all week as 2½-point favorites over the 49ers in Sunday’s NFC championship game.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes against the Buffalo Bills during the third ...

NFL Conference championship betting trends: Take Niners, Bengals

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

January 27, 2023 - 12:09 pm

The 49ers are on a 7-0 streak against the spread in the NFL playoffs. San Francisco also is on a 12-game winning streak straight up this season (10-2 ATS).

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) stretches with teammates during an NFL foot ...

Pro bettors, handicappers give best bets for NFL title games

By Todd Dewey / RJ

January 26, 2023 - 3:35 pm

The Kansas City Chiefs are 1-point favorites over the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday’s AFC championship rematch after the favorite flipped twice this week.

Golden Knights no longer favored to win Pacific Division

By David Schoen / RJ

January 26, 2023 - 12:49 pm

With injuries testing the Golden Knights’ depth and losses piling up, they are listed behind the Seattle Kraken in the division odds at most Las Vegas sportsbooks.