BC-FBN-COTE-COLUMN:MI — sports (950 words)
The smart guys in Las Vegas who set the odds and betting lines for sports are not often wrong to the extreme. They’re human, yes. Right under their noses, they failed to see the expansion Vegas Golden Knights being any good this season, let alone reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. But for the most part, when they say your NFL team’s projected over/under on season victories is 5 1/2, you may officially begin to curb your enthusiasm.
One year ago, for example, the Miami Dolphins were coming off a 10-6 playoff season and happy days were here again.