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Let's welcome in a gentleman, an absolute legend, one of the most beloved, respected handicappers

in the country, and one of those popular guys right here in Vegas, no two ways about it.

Say hello to my good buddy, Bill Crackman, Crackenberger.

Crack, as always, appreciate you, pal.

Hey, Vern, thanks for having me on.

Good early evening here, uh just uh still believe it or not as we speak some lines are still moving around for next week the most

important week in football for uh sports better anyway i think it's the most important because

there's a lot of edges to be had. Yes.

I'll bet more props week 18 than probably even week one.

So I bet a lot of player props.

But yeah, good evening.

Thanks for having me on.

I appreciate it.

And I hope everyone had a nice holiday and hopefully you have a prosperous new year.

Always crack. And we have a lot of ground to cover tonight.

And one of the things I want to talk about,

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