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.

Brooks Koepka is all smiles after winning last week’s CJ Nine Bridges Cup. (Image: Getty)

Golf: Johnson-Koepka Rivalry Could Spark Fairway Fireworks in Shanghai

The rivalry between Dustin Johnson and Brooks Koepka has proven to be explosive, both on and off the golf course. It shouldn’t calm down this week at the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions in China. Koepka surpassed Johnson as the No. 1 player in the world earlier this week, but that […]

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is dejected after his No. 2 team lost to unranked Purdue on Saturday, 49-20. (Image: Getty)

Another Top 5 College Football Team Falls out of Playoff Picture

After last week’s seismic shifts in the AP Top 25, where four teams fell out of the first 10 spots, Week 8 only saw one upset. But it was a huge one and has serious implications for the college football playoff picture. No. 2 Ohio State, who was the only […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping they are celebrating a World Series victory when they face the Boston Red Sox beginning Tuesday. (Image: AP)

Upset-Minded Dodgers Present Valuable Slate of World Series Bets

Last year the Los Angeles Dodgers were the best team in baseball. They owned the most victories and entered the World Series as a heavy favorite to win, but lost to the Houston Astros in seven games. This year the Boston Red Sox come into the Fall Classic with the […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Stafford help lead his team to a road victory over Miami. (Image: Getty)

NFL Week 7: Road Teams Trounce Hosts Against the Spread

For those who bet on the road teams, NFL Week 7 was very profitable. Of the 13 games, those that traveled away from home were 10-3 against the spread. There are three teams that are undefeated on the road ATS. Detroit is 3-0, Kansas City is 4-0, and New Orleans […]

Chicago Bears quarterback will try to avoid a second straight loss, and lead his team to a victory over New England. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Five Bets: Separation Becoming More Apparent in NFL Week 7

There have been some mild surprises this season, but as NFL Week 7 begins the picture is getting clearer of who the good teams are. There are some marquee match ups like New England at Chicago, and New Orleans at Baltimore which will answer that question further. Those games are […]

Veteran quarterback Derek Anderson was named the Buffalo Bills starter after an elbow injury to Josh Allen. (Image: Buffalo News)

Can Veteran QB Derek Anderson Rescue Buffalo after Josh Allen Injury?

Less than two weeks after a family vacation, and two years removed from his last action in the NFL, veteran quarterback Derek Anderson will start for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. The 35-year-old signal caller will be expected to try and prevent the Bills from sliding […]

New England quarterback Tom Brady was able to lead the Patriots over Kansas City, 43-40. (Image: AP)

NFL Week 6 Showcased Offense, but Over/Under Bettors Faced Tricky Path

The last game of Sunday’s NFL Week 6 proved to be the most entertaining, and also the most profitable for savvy bettors. Kansas City lost to New England in a thriller, 43-40, but covered the spread for the sixth consecutive week. The Chiefs were 3.5-point underdogs to the Patriots on […]