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Utah State vs. Tulane Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Friday, November 21, 2025

The Utah State Aggies (4-0) are heavy, 11-point favorites as they try to build on a four-game win streak when they visit the Tulane Green Wave (3-1) on Friday, November 21, 2025 at TD Arena. The game airs at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The over/under is 152.5 for the matchup. Utah State vs. Tulane Odds Utah State odds to win: -649 Tulane odds to win: +475 Spread: Utah State (-11) Total: 152.5 Utah State vs. Tulane Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Friday, November 21, 2...

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Cavaliers vs. Pacers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Friday, November 21, 2025

The Indiana Pacers (2-13) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (10-6) after losing eight road games in a row. The Cavaliers are heavy favorites by 13.5 points in the matchup, which starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 21, 2025. The point total is set at 237.5 in the matchup. Dive into the best bets available (based on our computer predictions) in Friday’s game, before you place an informed wager on the contest. How to Bet on Cavaliers vs. Pacers Pick the Cavaliers (-13.5) to Cover In t...

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Thursday Night Football: Texans vs. Bills – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread, More

Week 12 kicks off tonight on Thursday Night Football with a battle between the Texans and the Bills in Houston. How to Watch Thursday Night Football: Texans vs. Bills TV: NONE Streaming: Prime Video Radio: Westwood One Kickoff Time: 7:15 pm CT Site: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX. Referee: Adrian Hill Odds : Bills -5.5, O/U 43.5 ( via DraftKings Sportsbook ) Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) smi...

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Where to Watch OGC Nice vs. Olympique Marseille: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream

A matchup featuring a pair of the top players in Ligue 1 is coming up when Sofiane Diop leads OGC Nice versus Mason Greenwood and Olympique Marseille on Friday at 2:45 PM ET. Watch Ligue 1 matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. Nice vs. Olympique Marseille TV & Live Stream Info When: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM ET Where: Allianz Rivera in Nice, France Live Stream: Watch on Fubo OGC Nice’s Top Scorers Diop is Nice’s most prolific scorer this season. He has si...

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Where to Watch Valencia CF vs. Levante UD: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream

Etta Eyong (No. 5 in LaLiga, five goals) and Levante UD take the pitch away against a defensively struggling Valencia CF side (21 goals conceded, 18th in the league). The match is at 3:00 PM ET on Friday. Watch LaLiga matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. Valencia vs. Levante TV & Live Stream Info When: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET Where: Mestalla in Valencia, Spain TV: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and Fubo TV Valencia CF’s Top Scorers With 10 shots on goal resu...

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Where to Watch FSV Mainz vs. TSG Hoffenheim: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream

FSV Mainz (17th in the Bundesliga) and TSG Hoffenheim (sixth) play at Mewa Arena on Friday at 2:30 PM. Watch Bundesliga matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. FSV Mainz vs. TSG Hoffenheim TV & Live Stream Info When: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM ET Where: Mewa Arena in Mainz, Germany TV: ESPN+ FSV Mainz’s Top Scorers With three goals in 10 games, Nadiem Amiri is FSV Mainz’s top scorer. Armindo Sieb is another major contributor for FSV Mainz. They have two go...

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REPORT: LaMelo Ball is Open to a Trade Away From Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets and LaMelo Ball could be headed for a split. According to Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko, the superstar point guard is growing increasingly frustrated with the state of the organization. The team has started the year 4-11 and has not appeared in a postseason series since the 2015-16 season. They have also only appeared in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament once since its inception in 2020. “Following the Hornets’ disappointing road loss to the 2-13 Indiana Pacers — their fou...

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Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report: Still No Clarity on Aaron Rogders’ Status

The Steelers’ Thursday injury update didn’t bring much clarity to their quarterback situation, but it did reinforce that Aaron Rodgers is pushing to play. Rodgers was limited again while managing a broken bone in his left wrist, saying he still needs medical clearance and must feel confident protecting himself — particularly when taking snaps under center. Pittsburgh has contingency plans to operate more out of the gun or pistol if necessary, but Rodgers reiterated the goal is to run the ...

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How to Watch East Carolina Pirates vs. Old Dominion Monarchs Women’s Basketball: Live Stream or on TV

The Old Dominion Monarchs (3-1) will look to build on a three-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the East Carolina Pirates (2-2) on November 21, 2025 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. On Sunday, in its last game, East Carolina fell to High Point 84-68. With 18 points, Anzhane Hutton was its top scorer. On Sunday, in its last game, Old Dominion topped William & Mary 56-53. With 18 points, Simaru Fields was its leading scorer. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball...

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UNC Wilmington vs. Presbyterian Women’s Basketball: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks (1-3) take the court against the Presbyterian Blue Hose (2-3) on November 21, 2025. In its previous game, UNC Wilmington fell to Gardner-Webb on Wednesday, 65-56. Paige Smith scored a team-high 25 points (and contributed zero assists and two rebounds). In its previous game, Presbyterian defeated Erskine on Monday, 86-50. Aminata Tal scored a team-high 20 points (and contributed four assists and four boards). Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports a...

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UNC Wilmington vs. Presbyterian Women’s Basketball: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The UNC Wilmington Seahawks (1-3) take the court against the Presbyterian Blue Hose (2-3) on November 21, 2025. In its previous game, UNC Wilmington fell to Gardner-Webb on Wednesday, 65-56. Paige Smith scored a team-high 25 points (and contributed zero assists and two rebounds). In its previous game, Presbyterian defeated Erskine on Monday, 86-50. Aminata Tal scored a team-high 20 points (and contributed four assists and four boards). Watch women’s college basketball , other live sports a...

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Josh Allen Props and Odds for Bills vs Texans on TNF

Josh Allen enters this Thursday night matchup with a clear set of posted prop markets that allow you to build a structured approach to the game. When you review the Josh Allen props and odds for Bills vs Texans on TNF, you see passing, rushing, and touchdown numbers that reflect realistic outcomes rather than placeholder lines. Each posted price gives you a way to evaluate how Buffalo might move the ball and how Allen’s usage could shift based on game flow. Understanding these numbers helps yo...

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Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Football Best Bets & Computer Predictions – Nov. 22

SEC foes will do battle when the No. 12 Vanderbilt Commodores (8-2) meet the Kentucky Wildcats (5-5) at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. In the article below, we have best bets and tips to help you make informed betting decisions. Pick Vanderbilt (-8.5) to Cover The Commodores have registered an 8-2-0 record against the spread this season. The Wildcats have put together a record of 5-5-0 against the spread this season. In games they have played as 8.5-point favorites or mor...

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Is OF Rob Refsnyder Going to be a Free Agent Target for the Cubs?

New Cubs rumor alert. And while the subject, Rob Refsnyder, is not particularly sexy, I do think a deal would make some sense. Let’s dive in. During the Q&A portion of Ken Rosenthal’s Fair Territory podcast , one listener wondered if the Cubs would consider signing a right-handed hitting outfielder this offseason to help improve their offensive baseline against left-handed pitching, specifically citing free agent Rob Reysnyder as a target. Given the presence of Ian Happ (switch-hitter, bu...

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Chicago Bears Injury Report: Jaylon Johnson Receives Huge Upgrade

The second Chicago Bears injury report of the week has dropped — and it includes a surprising update regarding cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Week 12 Chicago Bears Injury Report — November 20, 2025 Cornerback Jaylon Johnson was upgraded to a full participant on Thursday’s Bears injury report. This is a notable bit of news for Johnson, who hasn’t played since suffering a groin injury in the team’s Week 2 loss against the Detroit Lions. Johnson was a limited participant in last Friday’s pr...

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BN Cubs Podcast Ep. 39: Shota Imanaga, Michael King, Okamoto and Murkami, Plans Change, More

Episode 39 of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast is officially live! In this week’s episode, Brett and I talk about the recent roster 40-man roster moves, Shota Imanaga’s decision to pick up the qualifying offer, and wheter or not that should impact what the Cubs do from here. We also talk a healthy amount about Michael King and what we find attractive or not about him as a target. After the break, in our transaction corner, we get into the weeds on the two big Japanese free agent posi...

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Wild vs. Penguins: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

Friday will feature a projected tight NHL outing between the Minnesota Wild (10-7-4, -113 on the moneyline to win) and the Pittsburgh Penguins (10-5-4, -107 moneyline odds) at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Wild-Penguins game can be watched on NHL Network, so tune in to take in the action. Wild vs. Penguins Game Info & Odds When: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: NHL Network Live Stream: Fubo Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Favorite: Wild (-1...

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Hurricanes vs. Jets: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Carolina Hurricanes (13-5-2) are favored when they hit the road against the Winnipeg Jets (12-7) on Friday, Nov. 21. The Hurricanes are -124 on the moneyline to win against the Jets (+104) in the game, which starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes-Jets matchup can be seen on ESPN+, so tune in to catch the action. Hurricanes vs. Jets Game Info & Odds When: Friday, November 21, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Canada Life Ce...

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Nikola Vucevic is in a League of His Own After Second Game-Winning Three

Nikola Vucevic has been historically clutch this season. With Chicago on the brink of embarrassment after blowing a 21-point lead in the fourth quarter, the veteran put on his cape. Coby White drove to the rim before splitting two defenders and sending the ball to a planted Vucevic. The big man caught the ball behind the arc with one second to go, immediately letting it fly for the buzzer-beating game-winner . Not only did the bucket secure Chicago’s eighth win of the season, but it ...

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FLEX ALERT: Bears-Packers Week 14 Game Moved Into Prime Viewing Window

The first-place Chicago Bears are getting the FLEX treatment from the folks at FOX. One of the NFL’s most storied rivalries is gettimg a bump as the Bears’ Week 14 showdown against the Green Bay Packers has been moved to a 3:25 p.m. CT kickoff on FOX. The game was originally scheduled for a noon kickoff at Lambeau Field. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game that was slated for the prime afternoon window in Week 14 has shifted to a noon CT start time. Adjust your calendars ...

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Will Tyler Bertuzzi Score a Goal vs. the Seattle Kraken on November 20?

On Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, the Chicago Blackhawks play the Seattle Kraken — will Tyler Bertuzzi light the lamp? There are stats and trends in this article, to help you make the right call. Tyler Bertuzzi Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Kraken Anytime Goal Odds: +220 (Bet $10 to win $22.00 if he scores a goal) Bertuzzi Goals Betting Stats Bertuzzi has eclipsed his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 16 games, Bertuzzi has 15 points, including five mul...

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NBA Drama: Lakers Fires Two Members of Buss Family as New Ownership Makes Changes

There is never a boring day in the NBA. ESPN’s Shams Charania broke some surprising news on Thursday afternoon, sharing that the Los Angeles Lakers have fired two members of the Buss family. Joey and Jesse, two of Jerry’s four sons, will no longer hold their respective front office positions. Each has held a scouting role with the franchise over the last decade. Charania shared a statement from the two brothers regarding the organization’s change: “We are extremely honored to ha...

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A Tweak to the MLB Draft Schedule for 2026

Although I still miss when the MLB Draft was in June, giving it PLENTY of distance from the MLB Trade Deadline (and thus giving front offices six+ weeks to focus fully on trade season, rather than just two), I still will take any maneuvering that gives it a little space from the All-Star festivities. It was a nice thought to bring the events together to try to maximize national attention, but in practice it wound up just making everything feel overcrowded. So, MLB is making a very modest ...

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Bears–Steelers Storylines: Rodgers-Williams Intrigue, Playoff Positioning, and a Trenches Test

The Bears return to Soldier Field this week, sitting at 7–3, riding momentum, confidence, and the kind of late-November relevance this franchise hasn’t felt in years. But as they prepare for the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12, the matchup brings no shortage of compelling storylines. There is something for everyone — from a potential Caleb Williams–Aaron Rodgers showcase, to Chicago’s push to stack wins before a brutal two-week stretch, to a trenches battle that could decide everything...

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Bears vs. Steelers Best Bets, Picks and Prediction – Nov. 23

The Chicago Bears (7-3) take a three-game winning streak into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Soldier Field, and we have best bets recommendations. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Best Over/Under Bet O/U Pick: Over (44.5) Bears games have finished over 44.5 points scored seven times (out of 10) this year. Steelers games have gone over 44.5 total points scored in seven of 10 matchups this...

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