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How Arturas Karnisovas Should Approach The Unofficial Kickoff of Trade Season

Monday, Dec. 15, stands as the unofficial start of this year’s trade season, as it marks the first day most free agent contracts signed over the summer can be traded. With the Chicago Bulls in the midst of a miserable stretch — they have lost eight of their last nine games, with six of those defeats arriving against teams with losing records — it’s clear that a change may be needed. Given longtime Bulls team president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley’s shared disi...

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Big Ten Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | December 16

Big Ten teams will be on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule for two games, including the Toledo Rockets squaring off against the Michigan State Spartans, and here are some best bets for you to make. How to Bet on Big Ten Games Best Big Ten Spread Bet Today: Michigan State vs. Toledo The model favors Michigan State by 20 points, a much smaller margin than the 23.5-point spread set by DraftKings. Take Toledo to cover. ATS Record Favorite ATS Record Underdog ATS Rec...

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A-10 Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | December 17

Tuesday’s college basketball slate includes two games featuring A-10 teams on the court, and we’re here to help you with best bets. Among those contests is the Canisius Golden Griffins playing the Rhode Island Rams. How to Bet on A-10 Games Best A-10 Spread Bet Today: Rhode Island vs. Canisius Rhode Island is favored by both DraftKings and the model, but the model has them winning by significantly less (22.5 to 18.2 points). Take Canisius and the points. ATS Record Fa...

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MVC Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | December 17

The Valparaiso Beacons versus the Northwestern Wildcats is one of two games on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule that includes a MVC team in play, and we’ve got best bets tips for you. How to Bet on MVC Games Best MVC Spread Bet Today: Northwestern vs. Valparaiso The spread for this matchup suggested by the model (12.7 points) is less than the 15.5-point edge DraftKings gives to Northwestern, though the data still has them as the favorite. ATS Record Favorite ATS ...

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SEC Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | December 17

The UMKC Roos versus the Oklahoma Sooners is one of six games on the Tuesday college basketball slate that includes an SEC team. If you look below, you can see our best bets for that conference action. How to Bet on SEC Games Best SEC Spread Bet Today: Oklahoma vs. UMKC The spread for this game suggested by the model (22.7 points) is much tighter than the 28.5-point edge DraftKings gives to Oklahoma, though the data still has them as the favorite. Put your money on UMKC to cover. ...

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MAC Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | December 16

The Toledo Rockets and the Michigan State Spartans hit the court in one of three games on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule with MAC squads. Want best bets information? You’ve come to the right place. How to Bet on MAC Games Best MAC Spread Bet Today: Michigan State vs. Toledo The model favors Michigan State by 20.0 points, a much smaller margin than the 23.5-point spread set by DraftKings. Take Toledo to cover. ATS Record Favorite ATS Record Underdog ATS Record...

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CAA Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | December 16

The Towson Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks square off in one of three games on Tuesday’s college basketball schedule with CAA squads. Want best bets information? You’ve come to the right place. How to Bet on CAA Games Best CAA Spread Bet Today: Kansas vs. Towson The DraftKings line for this game has Kansas favored by 17.5, while the model predicts it will win by more (18.3 points). ATS Record Favorite ATS Record Underdog ATS Record Home ATS Record Away ATS Record...

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Monday Night Football: Steelers vs. Dolphins – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread, More

Week 15 concludes this evening, with the Steelers taking on the Dolphins on Monday Night Football. How to Watch Monday Night Football: Steelers vs. Dolphins TV: ABC Streaming: NFL+ Radio: Westwood One Kickoff Time: 7:15 PM CT Site: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA. Referee: Land Clark Odds : Steelers -3, O/U 42.5 ( via DraftKings Sportsbook ) Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (4) runs a...

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Drexel vs. Howard: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Howard Bison (7-5) will look to build on a three-game win streak when they hit the road to play the Drexel Dragons (4-6) on December 16, 2025 at Daskalakis Athletic Center. On Saturday, in its last game, Drexel fell to La Salle 69-64. With 12 points, Garfield Turner was its top scorer. On Saturday, in its last game, Howard topped Hampton 61-57. With 16 points, Bryce Harris was its high scorer. When is Drexel vs. Howard and when does it start? This game between the Dragons and Bison i...

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BetMGM Bonus Code BLEACHNEWS Secures $1,500 Offer Including MIA at PIT, NBA Action

Monday brings an NFL game, NBA action, and more that allows you to use a BetMGM bonus code to score a bonus. Here are the details and what to keep an eye on tonight, including the Steelers and Dolphins. BetMGM Bonus Code BLEACHNEWS The BetMGM bonus code is for a $1,500 first bet offer. You will get bonus bets paid back if you lose your wager. Here is how to claim and some important offer details. Register above with BetMGM code BLEACHNEWS. Must be at least 21 years o...

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bet365 Missouri Bonus Code BNATION for Predators vs Blues and More Gets $365 Bonus

It’s a new week, and you can score a Missouri sports betting offer with a bet365 Missouri bonus code. This offer includes bets on the Predators at the Blues tonight. Check out how to claim and more. Claim the bet365 Missouri Bonus BNATION The bet365 Missouri bonus code scores $365 in bonus bets. You just need to register and make at least a $10 wager. Sign up for bet365 MO using our code BNATION . Make a deposit with the sportsbook. Bet at least $10… Score ...

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How to Watch Bowling Green Falcons vs. Le Moyne Dolphins Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The Bowling Green Falcons (6-4) will host the Le Moyne Dolphins (1-8) after winning four straight home games. On Sunday, in its most recent game, Bowling Green beat Lourdes 104-76. With 17 points, Paige Kohler was its top scorer. In its most recent game, Le Moyne fell to Marquette on Sunday, 89-42. Its leading scorer was Ashley Buragas with eight points. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle. When is Bowling Green vs. L...

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Cleveland State vs. Northern Kentucky Women’s Basketball: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Cleveland State Vikings (9-2) aim to continue a seven-game home winning streak when they host the Northern Kentucky Norse (3-9) on December 16, 2025. On Saturday, in its last game, Cleveland State beat Niagara 84-52. With 19 points, Colbi Maples was its high scorer. In its most recent game, Northern Kentucky lost to Ohio State on Thursday, 94-62. Its high scorer was Karina Bystry with 21 points. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or th...

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How to Watch Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Vermont Catamounts Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The Vermont Catamounts (9-3) will visit the Holy Cross Crusaders (4-5) after winning four road games in a row. Holy Cross was victorious in its most recent game against Bryant, 53-41, on Sunday. Kaitlyn Flanagan was its leading scorer with 21 points. In its most recent game, Vermont beat Sacred Heart on Sunday, 63-46. Nikola Priede scored a team-high 25 points (and added three assists and 10 boards). Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or t...

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How to Watch Richmond Spiders vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The Richmond Spiders (8-3) square off against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (2-7) on December 16, 2025. On Saturday, in its most recent game, Richmond topped Liberty 76-61. With 24 points, Maggie Doogan was its leading scorer. In its previous game, Bethune-Cookman topped Livingstone on Saturday, 88-67. Its high scorer was Daimoni Dorsey with 18 points. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle. When is Richmond vs. Bethune-C...

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How to Watch Dartmouth Big Green vs. Stonehill Skyhawks Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The Stonehill Skyhawks (3-5) will try to turn around a four-game losing streak when they visit the Dartmouth Big Green (7-2) on December 16, 2025 at Edward Leede Arena. Dartmouth won its previous game versus Iona, 65-57, on Saturday. Zeynep Ozel was its high scorer with 14 points. Stonehill dropped its previous game to Providence, 63-51, on Saturday. Brooke Paquette was its top scorer with 15 points. Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo ...

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MacKenzie Gore: 2026 ZiPS Projections and Cubs Trade Fit

One way or another, the Chicago Cubs are expected to supplement their rotation this offseason. The question is whether that addition will come via free agency or trade. Even here in the middle of December, both markets remain ripe with options, and I tend to believe their path could be dictated by what happens elsewhere with free agents like Michael King or Alex Bregman . In any case, one of the pitchers often connected to the Cubs is Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore. So that’s who w...

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D’Marco Jackson Earned the Best Bears Player Grade in Week 15

D’Marco Jackson going from being an unheralded waiver claim in August to the Bears’ highest-graded player in a December win against the Browns is the type of story arc that can only happen in a magical season like the one Chicago’s football team is having right now. Jackson, who was claimed by the Bears off the waiver wire on Aug. 27, earned a 93.1 grade from the initial release of Pro Football Focus’ Week 15 grades. Not only was that the best among Bears defensive players, it was the hig...

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BN Bears Podcast Ep. 13: Bears Crush Browns 31-3, Caleb Williams Shines & Playoff Odds Surge

The Bears deliver a dominant  31-3 win over the Browns at Soldier Field , and the vibes are immaculate on the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast, presented by  Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina break down one of the most complete performances of the season, highlighted by a sharp, mistake-free outing from Caleb Williams. Williams delivered several fantastic throws throughout the afternoon, including several majorly impactful targets to D.J. Moore, who helped ...

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De’Von Achane Props, Rushing Odds for Monday Night Against the Steelers

De’Von Achane enters Monday Night Football as one of the most discussed skill players on the slate. You are looking at a matchup that naturally pushes bettors toward prop markets. Pittsburgh games often create clear decision points. Volume versus efficiency. Explosiveness versus defensive discipline. Achane sits right at the center of that tension. Now cleared from the injury report, De’Von should be a big part of the Miami game plan tonight. This preview focuses on how to approach his ru...

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Lukewarm Stove: Murakami Mystery, Cubs Out on King? Trade Rumors, Mets, Cardinals, More

MLB RUMORS —  Munetaka Murakami, the younger, homer-happy free agent slugger from Japan with strikeout issues, has until December 22 at 4pm CT to sign with a big league team. If he doesn’t, he’ll have to head back to Japan. So … how come there are literally NO rumors about his potential interests or suitors? Even Ken Rosenthal, who still expects Murakami to land a deal before time expires next Monday, concedes that “his destination remains a mystery.” It’s pretty odd, especially now that ...

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NFC North Roundup: Bears Back Like They Never Left, Parsons ACL, Lions Lose, Vikings Eliminated

I hope Packers fans enjoyed their week in first place, because it’s over after the Bears beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and the Packers lost to the Denver Broncos at Mile High, putting Chicago back on top in the NFC North with three games to play this season. Dec 14, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat (98) and Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. (99) celebrate after a sack of Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) during the...

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Chicago Bulls Weekly Preview: Is This Billy Donovan’s Last Stand?

Could Billy Donovan’s future with the Chicago Bulls be in jeopardy now that the bloom is fully off the (Derrick?) rose on the team’s season? Greetings all, new Bleacher Nation contributor Alex Kirschenbaum here. My colleague, Joshua Miranda, and I are eager to get cooking, and we promise will not be sugarcoating anything as we unpack what’s looking like yet another lost season in 2025-26 for the league’s greatest franchise. I’m only a little biased. Chicago started the season with a ...

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Miami (OH) vs Green Bay Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 20

The Miami (OH) RedHawks (7-4) hope to build on a three-game home win streak when they host the Green Bay Phoenix (8-4) on December 20, 2025. Miami (OH) vs. Green Bay NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Oxford, Ohio Venue: Millett Hall Last Game For Each Team Miami (OH) enters this matchup following a 75-55 defeat versus Colorado. The RedHawks’ leading scorer was Amber Scalia, who ended the game with 18 points. With a final score...

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Rutgers vs Lafayette Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 20

The Lafayette Leopards (4-6) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (7-4) on December 20, 2025 at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Rutgers vs. Lafayette NCAA Game Info Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: B1G+ Where: Piscataway, New Jersey Venue: Jersey Mike’s Arena Last Game For Each Team Rutgers enters this matchup after an 81-63 defeat to Princeton. The Scarlet Knights’ leading scorer was Nene ...

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