THE HOT CORNER

December 1, 2010 - 12:00 am

MAL VAN VALKENBURG, Review-Journal, 52-40-3 (overall record)

Today's best bet: Houston Texans-PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (over 51) (Thursday)

This is a big number, but we are looking at the perfect storm of the Eagles bouncing back after a loss, Michael Vick going against a suspect Texans defense, the Eagles playing well in prime time and the fact the Texans have the ability to score themselves. Both teams should flirt with getting to 30 points, making this number very reachable.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) is sacked by Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitt ...

‘Avalanche of money on Broncos’ makes sportsbooks huge Raiders fans

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 3:04 pm

The Denver Broncos are consensus 6-point favorites over the Raiders on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium after the look-ahead line was 3 at the Westgate SuperBook.

Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) throws a pass during first half of an NCAA college ...

Las Vegas Review-Journal College Challenge picks: Week 13

By David Schoen / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 2:04 pm

Nine handicappers and the RJ’s David Schoen will offer five picks on college football games this season — sides or totals. Here are their selections for Week 13.

Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto (15) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) ...

NFL betting trends — Week 12: Edge for Broncos-Raiders

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 9:12 am

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

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs the ball and breaks away from Washington Comma ...

Weekend best bets: Pro bettors back same side in Eagles-Rams

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 21, 2024 - 8:00 pm

Pro sports bettors Jeff Whitelaw and Cris Zeniuk made the same best bet on “Sunday Night Football.” The Eagles are 3-point road favorites over the Rams.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens durin ...

Bettor wagers $52,500 on Browns-Steelers total as number plummets

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 21, 2024 - 2:21 pm

The total on the Steelers-Browns game on “Thursday Night Football” has dropped a whopping five points amid a weather forecast of rain and snow in Cleveland.

Jay Kornegay, vice president of the Westgate SuperBook, poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Aug. 1 ...

Longtime sportsbook director retires as head of Westgate SuperBook

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 21, 2024 - 5:44 pm

Jay Kornegay, one of the most influential figures in the Las Vegas race and sportsbook industry, has retired as the Westgate SuperBook vice president of operations.

College football betting trends — Week 13: Edge for UNLV-San Jose State

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

November 21, 2024 - 6:01 am

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

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates on the podium his first place in ...

Max Verstappen no longer clear betting favorite in F1 race on Strip

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 18, 2024 - 5:31 pm

Max Verstappen can clinch his fourth consecutive Formula One world title in Saturday night’s Las Vegas Grand Prix. But the Dutch driver is no longer a dominant force.

Bettor makes $1M wager on Cowboys-Texans ‘Monday Night Football’ game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 18, 2024 - 6:00 am

The Houston Texans are strongly favored on “Monday Night Football” over the spiraling Dallas Cowboys, who have lost and failed to cover four straight games.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) slips past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Nazeeh Johns ...

Bettors lose on Mahomes underdog trend; new Super Bowl favorite

By Todd Dewey / RJ

November 17, 2024 - 9:18 pm

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has been nearly unbeatable against the spread as an underdog in his NFL career. But he lost Sunday, and there’s a new Super Bowl favorite.