The Hot Corner, Sept. 27, 2011

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

September 27, 2011 - 8:19 am

Dan Behringer, Review-Journal, 9-14-1 (overall record)

Today’s best bet: OHIO STATE (-3) over Michigan State

Despite changes at the top, the Buckeyes own ATS records of 15-3 in home games, 20-5 on grass and 10-3 against teams with winning records over the last three years. Ohio State, which gained momentum with a 37-17 win and cover against Colorado, is 8-5 ATS against Michigan State since 1992, and the power rating of OSU’s opponents is nearly 11 points higher than that of Michigan State this season.

Sharp bettors take sides on Lions-49ers ‘Monday Night Football’ game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 30, 2024 - 8:06 am

The Lions are consensus 3½-point road favorites (even) over the 49ers on “Monday Night Football.” The consensus total is 50½.

New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (2) reacts after a touchdown pass during an NFL football ...

NFL favorites dominate again; Giants KO $14.3M Survivor contestants

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 29, 2024 - 9:08 pm

NFL favorites won 13 of 14 games in Week 17 while going 11-3 ATS. But all it took was one Giant upset to bail out sportsbooks.

Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (12) escapes pressure as guard Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) ...

NFL Week 17 betting breakdown: Predictions for every game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 28, 2024 - 12:56 pm

Professional sports bettor Scott Pritchard analyzes every NFL Week 17 Sunday and Monday game and makes predictions for each matchup.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball during an NFL football ...

Las Vegas Review-Journal NFL Challenge picks — Week 17

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 28, 2024 - 12:12 pm

Scott Kellen leads the NFL handicapping contest with a 46-32-2 record against the spread, and Brent Musburger is second at 46-33-1.

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) gestures during an NFL football game against the Los Ang ...

Weekend best bets: Broncos bandwagon fills up before Bengals game

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 27, 2024 - 4:29 pm

Pro sports bettors, handicappers and oddsmakers look to improve on their 54-36-3 ATS (60 percent) run on weekend best bets in the Review-Journal.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler (18) before an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 23 ...

Betting favorite flips in Raiders-Saints game at New Orleans

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 27, 2024 - 2:20 pm

The Raiders are consensus 1½-point favorites over the Saints in Sunday’s game at New Orleans, and the total is the lowest on the board at 37½.

Southern California wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane reacts after scoring a touchdown during the seco ...

Sharp bettors cause line move in Las Vegas Bowl between USC, Texas A&M

By Todd Dewey / RJ

December 27, 2024 - 12:07 pm

The Aggies are consensus 3-point favorites over the Trojans in the Las Vegas Bowl on Friday night at Allegiant Stadium, while the total is 53½.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders confers with his son, quarterback Shedeur Sanders, in the fir ...

College betting trends: Edges for Colorado-BYU; 8 other bowl games

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

December 27, 2024 - 9:56 am

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

NFL betting trends — Week 17: Edge for Raiders-Saints

By Bruce Marshall Special to the / RJ

December 27, 2024 - 9:22 am

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

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.