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.

Hyun-Jin Ryu will get the start in Game 1of the National League Divisional Series for Los Angeles against the Atlanta Braves. (Image: Getty)

Five Bets: Look at Underdogs in MLB Divisional Series

The Major League Baseball divisional series begins on Thursday with the Colorado Rockies at the Milwaukee Brewers. The Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting the Atlanta Braves in the second game. On Friday there are four games as the Rockies and Brewers, as well as the Dodgers and Braves play Game […]

Brendan Steele will try and win the Safeway Open for the third consecutive time, but is a 40/1 pick. (Image: Getty)

Brendan Steele Shopping for Elusive PGA Three-Peat at Safeway Open

It seems like the 2017-2018 PGA Tour season ended 24 hours ago, but the new season begins Thursday with the Safeway Open at the Silverado Country Club in Napa, California. For Brendan Steele, 35, the new beginning is a welcome turnaround from a promising season that fizzled out after successfully […]

Trevor Lawrence suffered a neck injury, which was initially thought to be a concussion, during Saturday’s game against Syracuse. (Image: Getty)

Clemson Avoids Disaster with QB Trevor Lawrence Injury Scare

Clemson fans are breathing a lot easier with quarterback sensation Trevor Lawrence returning to practice on Monday after a scare during Saturday’s game involving a neck injury. The freshman took snaps with the first team during the Tigers Monday practice and cleared concussion protocol, thus reassuring concerned observers all was […]

Ohio State football defeated a tough Penn State team, but failed to cover the spread. (Image: USA Today Sports)

College Football Gambling Bummer: Top Teams Fail to Cover Spread

It was a brutal day for those gambling on the top four college football teams in the AP Top 25 poll. Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, and Ohio State all won, but all failed to cover the spread. For No. 1 Alabama it was the second consecutive week they have failed to […]

Chicago quarterback Mitchell Trubisky had a career day against Tampa Bay with six touchdowns. (Image: TownNews.com)

NFL Week 4: Elite Teams Starting to Separate From Pack

After a wild Week 3 that saw one huge upset and a couple of smaller ones, order was restored last Sunday in NFL Week 4. Teams that should have won did, and those that lost, like the Atlanta Falcons, have some serious soul searching to do. We are starting to […]

Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her 1978 role for the current installment of Halloween 2018. (Image: Miramax)

Movie Odds: ‘Halloween 2018’ Lets Bettors Move In for a Kill

Though the namesake holiday a long month away, Hollywood has already prepared a list of Halloween horror movies to mark the occasion, including a sequel of one of the most iconic in the genre. “Halloween 2018” will be released in theaters on Oct. 19, and global sportsbooks are laying odds […]

Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill defeated the Oakland Raiders last week to give the Dolphins a 3-0 record. (Image: Getty)

Five NFL Bets for Week 4: Time for Winning Teams to Get Real

There are some misconceptions about teams and NFL Week 4 should clear up a lot of them. Football pundits believe New England (1-2) is in trouble, and that undefeated Miami (3-0) is the new power in the AFC East. Buffalo all of a sudden is being labeled a giant killer […]

Justin Potwora, left, poses with Champions Tour Bernhard Langer at last year’s PURE Insurance Championship. (Image: First Tee)

Pure Insurance Championship Pairs Senior Golf Pros with Junior Players

Though Bernhard Langer is the defending champion of the PURE Insurance Championship, he knows that this event has a much stronger meaning than his name engraved on the trophy. The 61-year-old has been a big proponent of this unique tournament since its inception 15 years ago. The Pure Insurance Championship […]

Texas Senator Ted Cruz, left, shakes challenger Beto O’Rourke’s hand during their debate. (Image: Dallas Morning News)

Midterm Election Odds Showcase Tight Races and America’s Political Divide

Will Democrats control the US House of Representatives and/or the Senate after November’s midterm elections? One UK betting site believes the races will be incredibly close, and has set the lines accordingly for people wanting to bet midterm election odds. Paddy Power, which offers odds on all American congressional races, […]

Rory McIlroy, left, and Justin Rose will be counted on to help lead the European team in the Ryder Cup. (Image: Getty)

Ryder Cup Player, Team Bets Offer Good Gambling Opportunities

While there’s not much value betting on who will win the Ryder Cup, there are some proposition bets that gamblers might find attractive. Several Las Vegas sportsbooks, as well as UK and internet sites are offering props that range from the simple to the exotic. Daily scores for the three-day […]

Bryce Harper reached 100 RBI for the first time in his seven years in Major League Baseball. (Image: Getty)

Washington’s Bryce Harper Reaches 100 RBI, Ups Free Agent Stock

Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper reached a milestone for the first time Monday night, and it might improve his bargaining power when he becomes a free agent at the end of the year. The Las Vegas resident achieved his 100th RBI for the first time in his seven-year career. The […]

US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk has a strong team, but also knows they last one away from the US in 1993. (Image: Getty)

US Team Looking for First Ryder Cup Road Win in 25 Years

Road games for the United States Ryder Cup team have not been easy for the 12-man team in the biennial competition. They have only won one in 25 years, but face another starting this Friday at Le Golf National in Paris. If it is going to happen, though, this could […]

True freshman Trevor Lawrence will get the start for Clemson when they face Syracuse on Saturday. (Image: USA Today Sports)

Clemson to Start True Freshman Trevor Lawrence at QB Against Syracuse

It only took Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence four games to win the starting job over senior QB Kelly Bryant. Coach Dabo Swinney named the true freshman as the starter for the No. 3 Tigers when they host Syracuse on Saturday. Clemson opened as a 21-point favorite, but the line quickly […]