deskgameWhen I proposed to legalize sports betting and online gaming in New Jersey, five of Atlantic City casinos had closed and 16,000 jobs had been lost. Our racetracks at Monmouth Park and The Meadowlands were in jeopardy of closing, threatening another 5000 jobs.
deskgameHere’s one more fact to bring that home: In the same span of games when the Jets are worst in the league in EPA, the Colts rank seventh. Their defense is improving.
deskgame• Online casinos in NJ break another revenue record: New Jersey’s online casinos, including online slots, broke another monthly revenue record in November. Internet casinos in the state brought in $214 million over the month.
deskgameAs previously indicated, Buffalo checked a first box to being regarded as an authentic top-shelf contender by knocking the Chiefs down for the first time this season. The Ravens have their obvious defensive concerns, and while Pittsburgh (+900) may field the best defense in the AFC, it doesn’t quite have enough on offense to match the Bills and Chiefs overall on both sides of the ball.
deskgameDowdle had an uninspiring start to the season but has since become one of the Cowboys’ top contributors. Dowdle averaged 100 rushing yards in the last five matchups, including a career-best 149 yards in Week 15. If Rico can’t find room to run, it could be a long day for Dallas’ offense.
