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The plight of Bears fans is well-known, the misfortunes of Bears bettors is even worse

Bet on it: Since Cody Parkey’s ill-fated missed field goal to end 2018 season, the Bears have NFL’s worst record (34.1%) against the spread, meaning fans should stop betting with their hearts

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Bet on it: Scandals move college football lines

A review of choice college football selections and big movers on the eve of the season must start with Iowa State and Northwestern.

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Vegas legend Dave Cokin says sports betting is a daily challenge

Sports betting evolved into a vocation for the 70-year-old Cokin, who made book in Rhode Island and bolted to Vegas in 1981.

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Bet on it: Go West, young Sam, then head East

A betting prodigy who attended Mount Carmel, Panayotovich took his impressive skills to Vegas and now plies his trade in Boston.

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Tim Murray is living the Vegas dream

Bet on it: Murray parlays his handicapping acumen into broadcast gig with ex-NFL QB Shaun King

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Chuck Edel’s studies have led him to become one of the best sports bettors around

Edel, 61, attended Maine East High for two years, finishing high school at Libertyville High when his family moved to Vernon Hills. Books of another sort, however, attracted Edel after unrewarding stints at Lincoln College and College of Lake County.

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Some NCAA bettors call them the Carolina Tar Steals

Bet on it: Ardent fans who placed futures wagers on skidding UNC in February stand ready to cash in big

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