Neither the New England Patriots nor the Green Bay Packers finished last season the way they wanted. The New York Giants eliminated both teams from the NFL playoffs. The Patriots fell to the Giants, 21-17, in Super Bowl XLV. The Packers failed to win a game in the postseason, as the Giants soared past them, 37-20, in the NFC Divisional round.
Vegas sports book favors Patriots, Packers in every game next season
A Vegas look at the NBA: Hot and cold playoff teams by the money
There was a time when the Utah Jazz were an afterthought in the NBA’s Western Conference playoff race. That time was the majority of the season. Coming off a 39-43 year in which the Jazz traded their only star — point guard Deron Williams to the Nets — practically no one predicted them to advance to the postseason. Those projections only grew stronger by the All-Star break in late February.
A Vegas look at the NBA: Five favorites to win the title
Everyone has a friend or two who loves sports but “hates” the NBA. You know the guy, the one who spends way too much energy complaining about professional hoops. The one who claims he would rather keep his television tuned to E! than TNT on Thursday nights.
A Vegas look at the NBA: This season’s best bets
The average sports bettor treats the NBA regular season something like an old piece of furniture sitting in the garage this time of year. It’s just there. Casual gamblers give the NBA virtually no attention after the NCAA Tournament tips off every March.
Kentucky’s win pays off for the public in Las Vegas sports books
Television sets across America were already turned off by the time the 2012 NCAA championship game got interesting in Las Vegas. A game outsiders viewed as anticlimactic was nothing short of excruciating for local bettors and oddsmakers.
NCAA Tournament by the Odds: Vegas pick and props for national championship
Case Keefer makes his pick against the spread for the national championship matchup between Kentucky and Kansas.
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NCAA Tournament by the Odds: Vegas rooting for Kansas despite line move
During Sunday’s press conference ahead of the national championship game in New Orleans, Kansas coach Bill Self mentioned that he hadn’t heard anyone pick his team to beat Kentucky. He must not have checked with Las Vegas sports books.
Kentucky opens as 6.5-point favorite over Kansas in Las Vegas sports books
While Kansas fans were still leaping in celebration Saturday night, sports bettors in Las Vegas took to the betting window to make early wagers on Monday’s national championship game.
NCAA Tournament by the Odds: Vegas picks for the Final Four and potential championship game spreads
Case Keefer breaks down the betting line on both Final Four games scheduled for Saturday in New Orleans. Potential spreads for the national championship are also provided.
Las Vegas sports books thrilled with this year’s Final Four
Imagine a vacationer swinging on a hammock a few yards away from the ocean on a deserted island. That’s approximately how relaxed Las Vegas sports book directors will feel when watching the two Final Four games scheduled for Saturday in New Orleans.
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