The weekend’s best college and pro football bets — Week 8

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws a pass against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill)

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) scrambles against Texas during the first half of an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. (AP Photo/Cooper Neill, File)

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By Todd Dewey / Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 18, 2018 - 3:08 pm

Updated October 18, 2018 - 3:28 pm

Todd Dewey

Review-Journal

Last week: 1-2

Season: 11-9-1

Oklahoma (-8) over TCU

UTAH (-7) over Southern California

RAVENS (-2.5) over Saints

Bernie Fratto

Fox Sports Radio

Last week: 2-1

Season: 11-10

Cincinnati (+3) over TEMPLE

MICHIGAN ST. (+7) over Michigan

INDIANA (+15) over Penn State

Mitch Moss

VSiN

Last week: 1-2

Season: 12-9

Chargers-Titans (Under 45.5)

North Texas-UAB (Under 54.5)

UCLA-Arizona (Under 57)

Kelly Stewart

@KellyInVegas

Last week: 3-0

Season: 11-10

Minnesota (+4) over NEBRASKA

Navy (+12.5) over HOUSTON

Memphis (+9.5) over MISSOURI

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Joe Biden no longer betting favorite to win Democratic nomination

By Todd Dewey / RJ

July 5, 2024 - 12:01 pm

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WSOP Main Event opens with fireworks as 2 players bust on 1st hand

By David Schoen / RJ

July 3, 2024 - 8:00 pm

The World Series of Poker Main Event started with a bang at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, as two players were eliminated on the first hand.

Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest odds wide open with star missing

By Todd Dewey / RJ

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‘Old-school pros’ enter WSOP Main Event riding wave of success

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The World Series of Poker’s $10,000 buy-in Main Event No-limit Hold’em World Championship starts Wednesday at Horseshoe Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas.

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Scott Seiver won the $10,000 buy-in No-limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship on Sunday at Horseshoe Las Vegas, his third WSOP victory this summer.

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