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

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By Todd Dewey / Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 14, 2021 - 5:09 pm

Week 6 best bets

(Home team in CAPS)

Jim Barnes

Review-Journal

Last week: 0-3

Season: 5-9-1

NEW MEXICO (+11) over Colorado State

WESTERN MICHIGAN (-7) over Kent State

Seahawks-STEELERS U43

Todd Dewey

Review-Journal

Last week: 1-1-1

Season: 6-8-1

Packers (-5) over BEARS

Chargers (+3) over RAVENS

BROWNS (-3) over Cardinals

Scottie Scheffler shortest PGA Championship favorite since Tiger Woods

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 13, 2024 - 2:22 pm

Scottie Scheffler became the first golfer since Tiger Woods in 2007-08 to win four of five PGA Tour starts when he won the RBC Heritage the week after winning the Masters.

Aces’ betting line moves as Brittney Griner’s status uncertain

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 13, 2024 - 12:53 pm

The Las Vegas Aces will open their pursuit of a three-peat as WNBA champions against the Phoenix Mercury on Tuesday night at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Sportsbooks post line on Chiefs-Ravens NFL season opener

By Todd Dewey / RJ

May 13, 2024 - 11:38 am

The Kansas City Chiefs will kick off their quest for a three-peat against the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL’s season opener. Sportsbook already have lines posted.

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.

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Sharp bettors fire on NFL season win totals at Caesars

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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

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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.

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Sportsbooks avoid massive loss thanks to Knights’ playoff exit

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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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Caitlin Clark Effect: ‘Heightened interest’ boosts WNBA betting

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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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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.