Handicapper Bernie Fratto (Berniefratto.com) likes Oregon to cover as 2-point favorites over Arizona and UNR to cover the halftime line over Colorado State.
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The Blue Devils, featuring five players who are potential first-round NBA draft picks after this season, are 7-2 favorites to win the national championship in April.
Bookmakers always hope for upsets, and this March, it’s not just wishful thinking. There certainly are going to be shockers, and there probably will be a No. 2 or a No. 3 seed go down. What we are witnessing now is a preview of the real madness.
NCAA president Mark Emmert’s comments Wednesday that the organization is ready to rethink its ban on postseason events in Las Vegas has sparked a lot of conversation about the possibility of NCAA tournaments coming to town.
At the drive-thru window, it’s not always wise to super-size the drink and fries. Sometimes, it’s smarter to go smaller. In this case, the Golden State Warriors shoved aside the 7-footer and went with Andre Iguodala.
UNLV opens the Mountain West Tournament against UNR today at the Thomas & Mack. Tip is at 2:30 p.m.
Sports books reacted to LeBron James’ announcement that he’s going back to Cleveland by lowering the odds on the Cavaliers to win next season’s NBA title. The Cavs dropped from 40-1 to 9-2 at the Wynn Las Vegas, behind only Oklahoma City.
At some point, LeBron James is probably going back home to Cleveland, and not just for a summer vacation. The odds say he will follow his heart and return to play for the Cavaliers, sooner or later.
The Lakers hosted a preseason game Thursday night at the MGM Grand Garden, but there was no Bryant and a definite lack of buzz. Imagine the E Street Band showing up to play without Bruce Springsteen.