John Reger

John Reger

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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.

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor is closing in on 5,000 rushing yards for his career. (Image: Getty)

Wisconsin Running Back Jonathan Taylor Closes in on Milestone

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor needs four yards to reach 5,000 in his career. Against Illinois on Saturday he should get that, and much, much more. Illinois is ranked 107th out of 130 teams in rushing defense. The Fighting Illini are giving up an average 201.8 yards per game. Conversely, […]

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes has struggled the last two games, but is hoping for a bounce back game against Denver on Thursday. (Image: Getty)

Can Patrick Mahomes Regain Touch for Kansas City Against Denver?

In the first four games this season, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes looked unbeatable. In the last two, however, he has looked less like Superman, and more like Kent Clark. Now, Mahomes needs to channel his inner superhero if the Chiefs are going to break a two-game losing streak. The […]

Annika Sorenstam, along with Henrik Stenson, is hosting a professional tournament for men and women next June in Sweden called the Scandinavian Mixed. (Image: Getty)

Battle of Sexes at Scandinavian Mixed Set for June

The Scandinavian Mixed was announced on Monday, a tournament that will pit men and women playing for the same trophy. The Scandinavian Mixed is set for June 11-14, 2020, and is being sponsored by both the European Tour, and the Ladies European Tour. The event will be held at the Bro […]

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zach Brown was cut after his comments regarding Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Zach Brown Canned Over Trash Talk

Loose lips sink ships and, in the NFL, possibly careers. That’s what apparently happened to Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zach Brown after he blasted Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins. The veteran defensive player told reporters on Friday, two days before the Eagles met the Vikings, that Cousins wasn’t a very good quarterback. […]

Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott and his team were one of seven NFL favorites that didn’t cover the spread on Sunday. The Cowboys were favored by six, and lost outright to the New York Jets. (Image: Dallas Morning News)

NFL Favorites Take a Powder in Week 6 Against the Spread

It was definitely not a good week to bet on an NFL favorite against the spread. Of the 13 games in Week 6, only four of the nine NFL favorites covered against the spread. Of those nine, seven of them lost outright. Both Los Angeles teams, Atlanta, Dallas, Jacksonville, Cleveland, […]

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates as the Tigers defeated Florida. LSU moved to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 College Football Poll.

Georgia Falls, LSU Jumps to No 2 in AP Top-25 College Football Poll

Georgia and Florida fell in Week 8 of the AP Top-25 College Football Poll, while LSU made a big jump. Georgia and Florida both posted losses to fall down in the standings, while Clemson slipped despite a convincing win, and Ohio State dropped despite having a bye. LSU entered Week […]

Rutgers football has been a tremendous moneymaker for one sports bettor nicknamed Duffle Bag Boy, who has won more than $1 million betting against the Scarlet Knights. (Image: AP)

“Duffle Bag Boy” Fades Rutgers to Six-Figure Victory

It appears “Duffle Bag Boy” has struck again, and it was with one of his favorites, Rutgers, according to the Action Network. The anonymous gambler earned his nickname by carrying around a duffle bag full of cash to make bets and collect winnings. Since he’s from New Jersey, Duffle Bag […]

At Sunday’s race at Talladega, Kevin Harvick will break the record for the most Cup starts with 677. (Image: Getty)

Dale Earnhardt Record Awaits Harvick at Talladega

When the flag goes up at Talladega on Sunday, Kevin Harvick will officially break Dale Earnhardt’s record for most NASCAR starts. Harvick has been tied with the iconic driver at 676 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races. It’s ironic that Harvick replaced Earnhardt after the 2001 crash that ended Earnhardt’s […]

Georgia Tech has been terrible against the spread, including a season-opening loss to Clemson, where they failed to cover. (Image: AP)

Vandy, Georgia Tech, Akron, Not so Dandy Against the Spread

Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech, and Akron are all college football teams that bettors might want to consider when thinking about the spread. Not because they are so good at covering it, but because they come up short. All three teams are 0-5 this year against the spread, and their futility might […]

Washington and Miami are equally inept, but the Redskins have Adrian Peterson, who should benefit from the team’s new commitment to the run. (Image: AP)

One Bet, $100: How Low Can Washington, Miami Go?

Washington and Miami are playing the Winless Bowl on Sunday. I’m avoiding picking a winner, and instead, I’m going with the under with my One Bet, $100 pick. The over/under line is 41, and I am betting on both teams to keep the score low. There are a couple of […]

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor is a Heisman Trophy longshot, but has great stats, and could be a good value bet for the award.  (Image: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal)

Jonathan Taylor, Justin Fields, Jake Fromm are Viable Heisman Trophy longshots

Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa has been the favorite, but there might be some Heisman Trophy longshots to consider. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm, and Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor could all pull off the upset. One player that gamblers could have gotten insane odds on was LSU […]

The Oklahoma-Texas game could be decided by Longhorn quarterback Sam Ehlinger with his ability to scramble out of the pocket. (Image: Getty)

One Bet, $100: Oklahoma-Texas Game Will See Longhorns Cover

The Oklahoma-Texas game is one of the biggest rivalries in college football, and the subject of my “One Bet, $100” pick for this week. Texas is an 11-point underdog, and I believe they will cover that number. Last week’s “One Bet, $100” was another loss. I picked SMU, who was […]

There have been rumors that Jimmie Johnson was considering retirement, but the 44-year-old denied he was hanging it up. (Image: Getty)

Jimmie Johnson Thinking of Retirement

After missing the Monster Energy Cup Series Playoff for the first time in his career, there were whispers that Jimmie Johnson might be considering retirement. The seven-time Cup champion is 44, and watched as 39-year-old Paul Menard announced he was retiring at the end of the 2019 season. Johnson hasn’t […]

Alabama returns to the field after a bye week, and coach Nick Saban is facing former assistant coach Jimbo Fisher, now Texas A&M head coach. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Alabama, Clemson Return From Byes as Heavy Favorites

Oh Alabama and Clemson, we’ve missed you so. Both the No. 1 and No. 2 teams had last Saturday off, but return to the gridiron this Saturday. As usual the Crimson Tide and the Tigers are both double-digit favorites. Clemson is a 27-point pick over Florida State at home. Alabama […]

New England coach Bill Belichick leads his undefeated Patriots against the New York Giants on Thursday night, but is concerned about the short week. (Image: Getty)

Can Short Week of Preparation Derail Undefeated Patriots?

No NFL team has been able to beat the undefeated Patriots this season. Can a short week be the factor that upends the Super Bowl favorite? Oddsmakers don’t believe so. They have made New England a 16.5-point favorite against the New York Giants. It is the fourth time in six […]

USC’s J.T Daniels is one of five Pac-12 quarterback injuries less than hallway through the college football season. (Image: AP)

Pac-12 Quarterback Injuries Piling up Early in Season

The amount of Pac-12 quarterback injuries is alarming, as several of the conference’s signal callers have gone down this season. There are 12 universities in the Pac-12, and five team’s starters have missed at least one game. The most serious are USC’s J.T. Daniel, and Cal’s Chase Garbers. Daniels tore […]

Kansas City coach Andy Reid, right, might be losing his offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who is a leading candidate for the Washington Redskins coaching vacancy after Jay Gruden was fired.

NFL Notes: Jay Gruden’s Fired, but What Now for Washington Redskins?

Now that the Jay Gruden era is over after five-plus seasons in Washington, the question is who will replace him? BetOnline believes it is going to be Kansas City Chiefs offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy. The internet sportsbook has him at +350. Bieniemy is followed by Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Bryon […]