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New York Post, Monday, August 19, 2019

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By JEFF FOGLE

There’s an interesting “debate” this

summer between many in the

mainstream media and the NFL betting

market involving new Broncos head

coach Vic Fangio. (Denver hosts San

Francisco Monday at 8 p.m. on ESPN).

Pundits are very enthusiastic about

defensive guru Fangio, commenting

regularly that he’s capable of inspiring

immediate improvement that could make

the Broncos a factor in the playoff chase.

Betting markets can’t stop yawning.

William Hill currently has Denver

posted at seven victories on its regular-

season win total prop, a one-game rise

from 6-10 last season. (VSiN’s Michael

Lombardi, of “The Lombardi Line”

Saturday and Sunday mornings, said he

thinks Denver can win seven games just

at home this season).

William Hill has the Broncos as a 15/1

long shot just to win their division, and

a much more distant 60/1 to win the

Super Bowl.

If Fangio is destined to be such a

difference-maker, why aren’t the most

informed betting influences pounding

the Broncos in summer betting? Why is

Denver still a two-point road underdog

to open the regular season at

unimpressive Oakland? Isn’t there a

fortune waiting to be made for Broncos

backers? Among the reasons for market

skepticism:

Denver was disappointing on both

sides of the ball last season, not just

defense. Fangio may only fix part of

their problems.

Denver’s defensive strength was

already forcing turnovers, ranking fifth

in the league. Fangio’s Bears were first,

but he can’t create too much of a lift in

this area.

Denver had a reputation for losing

“winnable” games under prior coach

Vance Joseph. While it’s true Joseph

took the worst of some chess matches,

he won a few close ones too. Denver

was 3-3 in games decided by a field goal

or less. No head coach wins all the nail-

biters anyway.

Fangio, who turns 61 Thursday, is a

known quantity. The market

understands there’s more volatility with

younger coaches who are trying to

redefine pro football on the fly. Fangio

was an exalted assistant. He’s not likely

to surprise opponents as a head coach.

 New starting quarterback Joe

Flacco was available because Baltimore

has decided Lamar Jackson is its future.

Flacco at age 34 probably is not much of

an upgrade from overmatched Case

Keenum, if he is in an upgrade.

 John Elway is still the general

manager. His record of poor decisions

doesn’t inspire betting confidence. And

he can become a distraction by

midseason if the Broncos aren’t

galloping.

Fangio certainly didn’t inspire great

team performances out of the preseason

gate. Denver (-2¹/₂ ) needed a few very

late breaks to steal a 14-10 win over

Atlanta in the Hall of Fame Game. The

Broncos were outgained 261-188 on 3.5

to 3.1 yards-per-play. Then, with a one-

week head start on Seattle, Denver (-2)

lost scoreboard and stats to the

Seahawks a week ago Thursday.

That head start is still in play this

week versus the Niners. Yet, Denver is

only -2¹/₂ at home at altitude versus a

team that’s been training at sea level.

Betting markets can’t stop yawning.

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BET SMART

ODDS & ENDS

COLLEGE

FOOTBALL

2019 regular-season

win totals

TEAM ODDS

Clemson Over 11¹/₂ -125

Clemson Under 11¹/₂ +105

Alabama Over 11¹/₂ +135

Alabama Under 11¹/₂ -155

Georgia Over 10¹/₂ -150

Georgia Under 10¹/₂ +130

Oklahoma Over 10¹/₂ -115

Oklahoma Under 10¹/₂ -105

Boise State Over 10 +110

Boise State Under 10 -130

Michigan Over 10 -120

Michigan Under 10 Even

Ohio State Over 10 -110

Ohio State Under 10 -110

Central Florida Over 9¹/₂ +115

Central Florida Under 9¹/₂ -135

Utah Over 9¹/₂ +115

Utah Under 9¹/₂ -135

Washington Over 9¹/₂ -110

Washington Under 9¹/₂ -110

LSU Over 9 -135

LSU Under 9 +115

Notre Dame Over 9 -120

Notre Dame Under 9 Even

Texas Over 9 -110

Texas Under 9 -110

Florida Over 8¹/₂ -140

Florida Under 8¹/₂ +120

Miami (Fla.) Over 8¹/₂ -145

Miami (Fla.) Under 8¹/₂ +125

Nebraska Over 8¹/₂ -130

Nebraska Under 8¹/₂ +110

Oregon Over 8¹/₂ -160

Oregon Under 8¹/₂ +140

Penn State Over 8¹/₂ -110

Penn State Under 8¹/₂ -110

Wisconsin Over 8¹/₂ +120

Wisconsin Under 8¹/₂ -140

Michigan State Over 8 -125

Michigan State Under 8 +105

Virginia Tech Over 8 -145

Virginia Tech Under 8 +125

Washington St. Over 8 -120

Washington St. Under 8 Even

San Diego St. Over 8 Even

San Diego St. Under 8 -120

Iowa State Over 8 -120

Iowa State Under 8 Even

Auburn Over 7¹/₂ -120

Auburn Under 7¹/₂ Even

Iowa Over 7¹/₂ -135

Iowa Under 7¹/₂ +115

Mississippi St. Over 7¹/₂ -125

Mississippi St. Under 7¹/₂ +105

TCU Over 7¹/₂ Even

TCU Under 7¹/₂ -120

Texas A&M Over 7¹/₂ -120

Texas A&M Under 7¹/₂ Even

Florida State Over 7¹/₂ -110

Florida State Under 7¹/₂ -110

Note: Teams must play 12

regular-season games for

action.

Home Team Lineups HOME AWAY

 TODAYAug. 19 Aug. 20TUE Aug. 21WED Aug. 22THU Aug. 23FRI Aug. 24SAT Aug. 25SUN

NO

GAME

Oak.

10:07

YES

WFAN

Oak.

10:07

YES

WFAN

Oak.

9:37

YES

WFAN

LAD

10:10

YES

WFAN

LAD

4:05

YES

WFAN

LAD

7:05

ESPN

WFAN

NO

GAME

Clev.

7:10

SNY

WCBS

Clev.

7:10

SNY

WCBS

Clev.

7:10

SNY

WCBS

Atl.

7:10

SNY

WCBS

Atl.

7:10

PIX11

WCBS

Atl.

1:10

PIX11

WCBS

NO

GAME

NO

GAME

D.C.

8:00

UniMas

NO

GAME

NO

GAME

NYCFC

7:00

ESPN2

NO

GAME

NO

GAME

NO

GAME

Crew

7:00

YES

WNYE

NO

GAME

NO

GAME

RB

7:00

ESPN2

WNYE

NO

GAME

NO

GAME

Ind.

7:00

NBATV

NO

GAME

NO

GAME

Ind.

7:00

CBSSN

NO

GAME

Wash.

3:00

NBATV

Hudson Valley

7:05

No

Radio

NO

GAME

All-

Star

Game

Abd.

7:00

No

Radio

Abd.

7:00

No

Radio

Abd.

7:00

No

Radio

(DH)

Tri.

4:00

Tri-City

7:00

No

Radio

NO

GAME

All-

Star

Game

CT

5:05

No

Radio

DH

CT

7:05

No

Radio

CT

6:05

No

Radio

Ver.

4:00

No

Radio

Thursday Saturday

Exh. Bengals

7:00

TV - Ch.4, NFLN

Radio - WFAN 660 AM

Exh. Saints

7:30

TV - Ch. 2

Radio - ESPN 98.7 FM

Today's Sports on the Air

MLB 7:30 p.m. Brewers at Cardinals or Nationals at Pirates

(7p.m.) MLBN

NFL

Preseason 7:30 p.m. 49ers at Broncos ESPN

LLWS 11 a.m. Consolation Game: Bowling Green, Ky. vs.

Sydney, Aus. ESPN

1 p.m. United States winners bracket: Hawaii vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey ESPN

3 p.m. International Elimination Game: Guadalupe,

Mex. vs Maracaibo, Venz. ESPN

4 p.m. International Elimination: Willemstad vs. Coquitiam, B.C. ESPN2

8 p.m. United States Elimination Game: Coon

Rapids, Minn. vs. River Ridge, La. ESPN2

Soccer 3 p.m. Premier League: Manchester United at Wolves NBCSN

Tennis 10 a.m. NJTL Bronx Open: WTA Early RoundsTENNIS

3 p.m. Winston-Salem Open: ATP Early Rounds

TENNIS

COLLEGEBASKETBALL

Favorites to win 2020 men’s FinalFo ur

TEAM OPEN ODDS

Michigan St. 9/2 6/1

Virginia 17/2 22/1

Kentucky 10/1 11/2

Duke 10/1 9/1

Michigan 15/1 60/1

Gonzaga 15/1 22/1

Villanova 15/1 22/1

Oregon 15/1 40/1

Auburn 15/1 60/1

North Carolina 25/1 12/1

Kansas 30/1 9/1

TEAM OPEN ODDS

Louisville 30/1 14/1

Arizona 30/1 35/1

Texas Tech 40/1 28/1

Tennessee 40/1 60/1

Marquette 40/1 50/1

Florida St. 40/1 60/1

Seton Hall 40/1 40/1

Cincinnati 40/1 125/1

Ohio St. 40/1 50/1

Maryland 50/1 30/1

Florida 50/1 20/1