135 stories by Bill Huber
COVID-19 Opt-Outs Impact New England Patriots’ Super Bowl Odds
With the NFL attempting to play a football season during the COVID-19 pandemic, the league and its players' union last month hammered out a revised collective bargaining agreement that allowed players to opt out of the season. In total, 67 players decided...
Dallas Cowboys NFL Betting Preview: McCarthy’s Magic
The Dallas Cowboys have all the ingredients to win the Super Bowl. They’ve got a strong quarterback in Dak Prescott, an elite running back in Ezekiel Elliott, a premier receiver in Amari Cooper, a powerful offensive line, and perhaps the best linebackers...
Cleveland Browns NFL Betting Preview: Starting Over Again
The Cleveland Browns couldn’t take the heat, so they got out of the Kitchens. But it wasn’t supposed to be that way. In fact, under coach Freddie Kitchens, it appeared the Browns had something cooking. At this time last year, they were...
Cincinnati Bengals NFL Betting Preview: Burrow to the Rescue
To the victor goes the spoils. Unless it’s the NFL Draft, of course, in which case the opposite is true. The Cincinnati Bengals finished 2-14 last season to earn the right to select the most highly touted quarterback prospects in years. During...
Kansas City Chiefs Strengthen Hold as Super Bowl Favorite in Latest NFL Odds
With NFL training camps under way, the quest to win Super Bowl LV is seen as a two-horse race between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs, who won last year’s Super Bowl, are 9/2 favorites in the latest odds...
Detroit Lions NFL Betting Preview: Stuck in the Cellar
The Detroit Lions are coming off back-to-back last-place finishes in the NFC North. And yet, with the return of quarterback Matthew Stafford, they’re a trendy pick to win the division. “The Lions are who you should bet on to win the NFC...
Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Betting Preview: Roethlisberger Returns
With a healthy elbow, two-time Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger is back to shoulder the load for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Roethlisberger missed the final 14 games of last season with an injury that required surgery to repair three of the five tendons...
Baltimore Ravens NFL Betting Preview: Jackson Delivers Action
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson’s childhood nickname was “Smiley Face.” In winning NFL MVP honors and leading Baltimore to an NFL-best 14-2 record last season, Jackson’s second year was a giant ear-to-ear grin. Other than a miserable performance in an upset loss...
With Lakers Favored to Win NBA Title, Play-In Game Will Provide Appetizer
The NBA playoffs start Monday, with the LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers an 11/4 favorite to win the championship, according to the Westgate SuperBook. But before James can begin his quest for a fourth championship ring, there’s a play-in game on Saturday....
Minnesota Vikings NFL Betting Preview: Defense Gets Facelift
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. At age 64, Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is the third-oldest in the NFL. After an off-season of change, it will be quite a trick for Zimmer to field one of his...
