The Hot Corner

By ADAM HILLLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 6, 2011 - 11:17 pm

Adam Hill Review-Journal, 45-36-3 (overall record)

Today’s best bet: NORTH CAROLINA-GREENSBORO (-1) over The Citadel

After starting the season 0-15, the Spartans have made rapid and dramatic improvement. The oddsmakers have been slow to adjust. Greensboro is 4-3 in the last seven games and an impressive 6-0-1 against the number over that span. The Spartans are balanced offensively, with five players averaging between 10.1 and 10.6 points per game. The Citadel dropped back-to-back home games on Thursday and Saturday.

Heavy ‘Monday Night Football’ favorites need win to clinch playoff spot

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 23, 2024 - 6:00 am

The Packers are big favorites over the Saints at Lambeau Field on “Monday Night Football” in the kind of game that normally isn’t appealing to the betting public.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs for a touchdown during the first half ...

Bettors ride CFP, NFL favorites to extra Christmas money

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 22, 2024 - 8:59 pm

The betting public won some holiday cash as College Football Playoff favorites went 4-0 against the spread and NFL favorites started the weekend 7-0.

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) is hit by Carolina Panthers safeties Xavier Woods ...

Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL Challenge picks — Week 16

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 21, 2024 - 1:14 pm

Scott Kellen leads the NFL handicapping contest with a 44-30-1 record against the spread, and Brent Musburger is in second place at 43-31-1.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs the ball in front of New Orleans Sain ...

NFL Week 16 betting breakdown: Predictions for every game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 21, 2024 - 6:00 am

Sportsmemo.com handicapper Dionne D’Amico analyzes every NFL Week 16 Sunday and Monday game and makes predictions for each matchup.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) scrambles past New York Jets defensive end Solo ...

Just lose, baby: Raiders’ win over Jags would hurt chances for top pick

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 4:43 pm

The Raiders are consensus 1½-point favorites over the Jaguars in Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium, which has major NFL draft implications.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) runs past New York Jets safety Tony Ada ...

NFL betting trends — Week 16: Edge for Jaguars-Raiders

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

December 20, 2024 - 6:00 am

Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Review-Journal with NFL betting notes and trends.

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard throws during the first half of an NCAA college football g ...

Weekend best bets: Will Irish bettors be smiling after CFP game?

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 3:12 pm

Notre Dame is a 7-point favorite over Indiana after the line opened at 8 in Friday’s first-round College Football Playoff game at South Bend, Indiana.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. ...

Sharp bettors back side in Broncos-Chargers game Thursday night

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 19, 2024 - 1:19 pm

The Broncos have been the NFL’s top money team this season, leading the league with an 11-3 record ATS. Denver is a 2½-point underdog Thursday against the Chargers.