John Reger

John Reger

Sports Betting  |  LAS VEGAS

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Journeyman journalist John Reger is in the Vegas sportsbooks chasing down the latest shift in the world of sports betting and all things odds-related. He previously worked as a sports writer for the Orange County Register in California and is the author of Wit and Wisdom of Golf (2001) and Quotable Wooden (2012), among other books.

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the Packers to a victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night. (Image: USA Today Sports)

NFL Betting Recap: Packers, Patriots, Saints, Rams Cash, Underdogs Fall

Bettors found comfort in victories by the Packers, Patriots, Saints, and Rams in Week 8 of the NFL season. Those teams each moved to 6-2 against the spread, and dealt sportsbooks a minor loss on Sunday. William Hill reported that of the games featuring the Packers, Saints, Patriots, and Rams, […]

Kyle Busch leads the Monster Energy Cup Series Playoff, and has the best record of any current driver at Martinsville. (Image: AP)

NASCAR Drivers Trying to Avoid Martinsville Mayhem

It seems like no one escapes the Martinsville Mayhem at some point in their career. Drivers almost expect something to happen to them, or someone else, at Martinsville Speedway. Sunday’s First Data 500 should be no exception. Eight drivers will start today in the first contest in the race to […]

Chicago quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has received a lot of criticism but his coach Matt Nagy is standing by him in anticipation of the Chargers-Bear game. (Image: Getty)

NFL Week 8 Preview: Chargers, Bears, Falcons, Texans Must Win

It’s hard to fathom that the halfway point of the NFL season has must-win games, but the Chargers-Bears contest Sunday is exactly that. The Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans also have games that could be crucial to their season. The Chargers-Bears game has two teams that made the playoffs last […]

Tiger Woods grabbed a share of the first-round lead at the Zozo Championship, but the second round was suspended due to heavy rains. (Image: AP)

Tiger Woods on Top at Zozo Championship, Second Round Delayed

Bettors who were contemplating making a wager on the Zozo Championship’s co-first-round leader, Tiger Woods, still have a chance. The second round of the PGA Tour event in Tokyo was cancelled on Friday due to heavy rains that made the course unplayable. The plan is to start the second round […]

The Denver Broncos defense is ranked No. 4 in the NFL, and should contain the Indianapolis Colts. (Image: The Denver Post)

One Bet, $100: Denver-Indianapolis Defenses Will Lead to Low Score

Points are going to be at a premium in Sunday’s Denver-Indianapolis game, which is why in this week’s One Bet, $100, I’m putting my money on the under in this defensive contest. The over/under is at 43 for the Denver-Indianapolis game, and has only moved a half-point since it opened. […]

Quarterback Joe Burrow will be a focal point in the LSU-Auburn game, as the senior will try and lead LSU to an 8-0 mark. (Image: Getty)

LSU-Auburn Each Look to Extend Winning Ways in SEC Rivalry Game

Even before the LSU-Auburn game kicks off on Saturday, the teams’ head coaches, LSU’s Ed Orgeron and Auburn’s Gus Malzahn, can claim victory over critics who were calling for their jobs earlier in the season. The question now is, which coach will emerge victorious on Saturday? Both Orgeron and Malzahn […]

Brad Keselowski walks away from his car after missing the next round of the NASCAR playoffs on Sunday at Kansas. (Image: Getty)

Keselowski Biggest Loser After Kansas; Hamlin, Kyle Busch Big Winners

Brad Keselowski was easily the biggest loser after Sunday’s NASCAR Race in Kansas, while Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch emerged as winners. Keselowski missed advancing to the Monster Energy Cup Series Playoff Round of 8 by three points What made it even more frustrating for Keselowski was that had Denny […]

The Wisconsin-Ohio State game may very well come down to who has the better defense, and the Badgers are ranked No. 1 in the nation. (Image: USA Today Sports)

One Bet, $100: Wisconsin-Ohio State Game Battle of Defenses

Motivation is huge in college football, and the Wisconsin-Ohio State game on Saturday will be a classic battle. That is why with my One Bet, $100 this week, I am taking the Badgers and the 14.5 points. I believe the Wisconsin-Ohio State game will be a classic, low scoring, grind-it-out […]

Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins faces his former team, the Washington Redskins, and has said it is about a victory, not revenge. (Image: AP)

Vikings QB Kirk Cousins Wants Win, not Revenge, Against Former Team

For the first time since the Washington Redskins let him go, Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins will face his old team. The Vikings host the hapless Redskins on Thursday while trying to win their fourth consecutive game after a 2-2 start. Minnesota is a 16-point favorite. Cousins was drafted by the […]

Dallas is ruling the NFC East, going 7-0 straight up and against the spread, but is struggling with the rest of the NFL. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Dallas Crushing NFC East, Struggling with Rest of NFL

Anyone who thought the Dallas Cowboys weren’t going to be atop the NFC East near the midpoint in the season should have looked at their performances against their competition in that division. The Cowboys were 6-0 straight up, and against the spread, in their last six divisional games spanning the […]

Tiger Woods was all smiles as he returned to a golf course after knee surgery two months ago, but Brooks Koepka suffered a knee injury two days before. (Image: Getty)

Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka Have Different Knee-Jerk Reactions

Tiger Woods and Brooks Koepka are going in different directions when it comes to their left knees. While Woods played on his knee Monday after having surgery two months ago, Koepka aggravated his surgically repaired knee. Woods returned to the course for an exhibition event, the MGM Resorts The Challenge: […]

Wisconsin fell seven spots in the AP College Football Top 25 Poll after this devastating loss to Illinois last Saturday. (Image: AP)

Wisconsin Plunges Seven Spots in AP College Football Top 25

There wasn’t much upward movement, but Wisconsin, Boise State, and Arizona State took big dives in the AP College Football Top-25 Poll. Wisconsin fell from No. 6 to No. 13. Boise State dropped eight spots to No. 22, and Arizona State tumbled from No. 17 to No. 24. Wisconsin was […]

New Orleans quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is now 5-0 straight up and against the spread since replacing injured starter Drew Brees after Week 2.

New Orleans Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater Now 5-0 Against Spread

Bet against New Orleans quarterback Teddy Bridgewater at your own peril. The backup signal caller is now 5-0 against the spread after the Saints defeated Chicago, 36-25. New Orleans was a 4.5-point underdog, but Bridgewater worked his magic, completing 23 of 38 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns. He […]

Rickie Stenhouse Jr. lost his ride with Roush Fenway Racing, but got picked up by JTG Daughtery Racing this week. (Image: LAT)

Ricky Stenhouse Quickly Finds a New Team

Polarizing NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. found a new team for next year. The 32-year-old was dropped by Roush Fenway Racing, but was picked up on Wednesday by JTG Daugherty Racing. Stenhouse had been with Roush Fenway for seven seasons and 251 Monster Energy Series starts, but had just two […]

Tampa Bay's Jameis Winston has been providing some NFL quarterback drama with recent struggles. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville NFL Quarterback Drama No Passing Fancy

Florida isn’t a good place to be, if you’re an NFL quarterback for one of the state’s three home teams. Miami, Tampa Bay, and Jacksonville all have issues with their signal callers, and some unpleasant decisions might have to be made soon. Misery in Miami The first team on the […]

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix likes to run with the football, and should be doing plenty of it on Saturday against Arkansas. (Image: Getty)

Auburn Fresh Off Bye Week, Will Punish Arkansas

Auburn had a bye week to think about its loss to Florida, and should be taking those frustrations out against Arkansas on Saturday. The Tigers are my pick for this week’s One Bet, $100. Last week, I took a lot of points with Texas and was rewarded. Usually, laying a […]