Betting

Jets and Aaron Rodgers are driving a lot of betting action at sportsbooks

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Plenty of Betting Action Surrounds Jets and Aaron Rodgers at Sportsbooks The New York Jets are receiving a lot of attention, both from bettors and the media, with the arrival of Aaron Rodgers and the HBO show “Hard Knocks.” The Jets have had the most money bet among AFC teams and have the most tickets … Read more

The N.F.L.’s Betting Crackdown Has Followed Players to Training Camp

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Cameron Heyward, the veteran Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman, remembers that when he was selected in the first round of the 2011 N.F.L. draft, the most popular betting event was the N.C.A.A. Division I men’s basketball tournament, which attracts millions of casual fans in the United States through bracket pools among friends and co-workers. The league … Read more

NFL betting: Justin Fields for MVP? Pass and take the under on this prop

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I’m a Chicago Bears fan. I worry about quarterback Justin Fields. Look on #GamblingTwitter, and you’ll find loads of “Fields for MVP” tweets. Yes, Fields led all quarterbacks in rushing yards with 1,143 last season. Yes, Fields finished within 70 yards of breaking Lamar Jackson’s quarterback rushing record. I’m not doubting his ability as a … Read more