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Two New, Very Conflicting Reports on How Aggressive the Cubs Will Be in Free Agency

No matter what sort of reports emerge on the Cubs’ spending intentions for this offseason, I remain steadfast in a general position I think we all should share: I’ll believe it when I see it. With that said, I will also continue beating the drum for them to spend more, citing reasons both (1) strategic ( read this one ) and (2) with respect to their market size, revenue opportunities, and relative financial austerity in the recent past ( read this one ). I will also continue sharing and c...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Jets vs Patriots Game Odds, Matchup, and More for TNF

The latest Jets vs Patriots matchup for TNF carries weight for both organizations. DraftKings posted a sizeable number that tilted the board toward New England, and anyone evaluating this game relies heavily on how each roster performed in recent weeks. The Jets entered the night as a sizable underdog, while the Patriots held the type of home advantage and defensive stability that often shaped these prime-time results; before placing any wagers you needed a clear sense of the pricing, the matc...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Davis Mills Fantasy Week 11: Projections vs. Titans, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

In Week 11 (Sunday at 1 p.m. ET), quarterback Davis Mills and the Houston Texans will play the Tennessee Titans, who have the 17th-ranked pass defense in the league (215.3 yards conceded per game). Should Mills be someone that you plug into your fantasy football lineup this week for his game against the Titans? Before making that choice, here’s a glimpse at the stats and trends you need to know. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Davis Mills W...

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Jameis Winston Fantasy Week 11: Projections vs. Packers, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston will take on the team with last year’s 13th-ranked passing defense, the Green Bay Packers (215.2 yards conceded per game), in Week 11 — beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Is Winston worth starting in fantasy this week? Keep reading as we analyze his upcoming matchup versus the Packers. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Jameis Winston Week 11 Game Info Let’s highlight a few of the upcoming game’s vit...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Cubs GM Carter Hawkins Doubles Down on the Pitching Focus

The Chicago Cubs are going to make a lot of moves this offseason. Some bigger. Many smaller. And they’ll come on all sides of the ball, from the positional group to the bench to the bullpen to the rotation. None of this is news. But Cubs President Jed Hoyer was pretty candid about where he thinks the majority of the offseason work will come, and that’s on the pitching side. From his perspective, it’s not too difficult to look at the depth chart and see where most of the needs lie. Cu...

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Hawks vs. Jazz Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Atlanta Hawks (7-5) are 2.5-point favorites as they look to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Utah Jazz (4-7) on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Delta Center. The matchup airs at 9 p.m. ET on FDSSE, KJZZ, and Jazz+. The matchup has a point total of 232.5. Check out below to dig into the best bets you can place on Thursday’s game, based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Hawks vs. Jazz Pick the Hawks (-2.5) to Cover The Hawks have six wins against the...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Jets vs. Kraken Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Winnipeg Jets travel to face the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, and are -146 favorites on the moneyline, with the home team at +121. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Jets vs. Kraken Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Jets (-146) Underdog: Kraken (+121) Total: 5.5 Best Jets vs. Kraken Promo Codes How to Watch Jets vs. Kraken Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Seattle, Washington Venue: Climate Pledge Arena Live Strea...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

The Cubs Would Not Be Afraid to Make a “Huge Investment” on Tatsuya Imai

I wouldn’t say Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai is the top starting pitcher on the free agent market this year, necessarily, and I wouldn’t say it’s a lock that the Chicago Cubs pursue him in any case. But I would say that, on paper, the 27-year-old appears to have big-league-caliber stuff, has dominated in Japan to a similar degree that we’ve seen from other starters who’ve come over and had success, and could give the Cubs a different look at the front of their rotation. The Cubs are not unique in ...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Jets vs Patriots NFL DFS Picks Including Breece Hall on BN Fantasy

NFL Week 11 kicks off tonight! Thursday Night Football between the Patriots and Jets is set to get underway, and BN Fantasy is launching an exciting NFL DFS promotion you’ll definitely want to check out. This evening’s matchup between New York and New England includes a special Breece Hall bonus pick, along with a fantastic welcome offer for new players. Review all the details below to see exactly how you can sign up, get started, and make the most of this generous new-user bonus before t...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Avalanche vs. Sabres: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Colorado Avalanche (11-1-5) are big home favorites (-353 moneyline odds to win) against the Buffalo Sabres (5-7-4, +280 moneyline odds). Thursday’s contest starts at 9 p.m. ET from Ball Arena on ESPN+. You can watch the Sabres-Avalanche matchup on ESPN+. Avalanche vs. Sabres Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado Favorite: Avalanche (-353) Underdog: Sabr...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Oilers vs. Blue Jackets: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Edmonton Oilers (8-6-4) are short favorites when they visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (8-7-1) on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are -111 on the moneyline to win, while the Blue Jackets have -109 moneyline odds. You can tune in to ESPN+ to see the Blue Jackets look to defeat the Oilers. Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Cy Young Winners, Bieber, Market Factors, NL Central, and Other Cubs Bullets

Our water heater died a couple weeks ago, so we had to get it replaced. It was incredibly old, so we kinda felt fortunate to have gotten as much run out of it as we did. The new one is working fine – or at least, it was, until this morning when I discovered the ever-expanding pool of water coming from it in our basement. So that’s been a healthy portion of my morning. There wasn’t much suspense with the Cy Young Awards, with Tarik Skubal almost winning unanimously, and Paul Skenes winni...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Top Player Prop Bets for Hawks vs. Jazz on November 13, 2025

Oddsmakers have listed player props for Jalen Johnson, Lauri Markkanen and others when the Atlanta Hawks visit the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. How to Watch Hawks vs. Jazz Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSSE, KJZZ, and Jazz+ Live Stream: Fubo Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Venue: Delta Center NBA Props Today: Atlanta Hawks Jalen Johnson Props PTS AST 20.5 (Over: -107) 6.5 (Over: +117) ...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Top Player Prop Bets for Suns vs. Pacers on November 13, 2025

Bookmakers have set player props for Devin Booker, Pascal Siakam and others when the Phoenix Suns host the Indiana Pacers at PHX Arena on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. How to Watch Suns vs. Pacers Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSIN, AZFamily, and Suns+ Live Stream: Fubo Location: Phoenix, Arizona Venue: PHX Arena NBA Props Today: Phoenix Suns Devin Booker Props PTS REB AST 3PM 28.5 (Over: -112) 4.5 (Over: +126)...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Blackhawks Working to Get a Better Sam Rinzel

I’m not sure how many people saw it and/or took note when the pregame lines went up yesterday, but Sam Rinzel went from skating on the Blackhawks’ top defensive pair to being the seventh defenseman. Louis Crevier was up with Alex Vlasic in rushes at the morning skate. Then the game happened. The Devils needed overtime to beat the Blackhawks 4-3 . And, when the dust settled, Rinzel had skated only 11:29 — the lowest ice time among Hawks defensemen by almost three minutes. When Rinzel ...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Will Matthew Schaefer Score a Goal vs. the Vegas Golden Knights on November 13?

Will Matthew Schaefer score for the New York Islanders against the Vegas Golden Knights, on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and info to help you make the right wager are available here. Matthew Schaefer Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Golden Knights Anytime Goal Odds: +475 (Bet $10 to win $47.50 if he scores a goal) Schaefer Goals Betting Stats Schaefer has put up a point in 10 games this season. He has posted two multiple-point games. In four of 16 games this season, Schaefer has score...

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Will Mark Scheifele Score a Goal vs. the Seattle Kraken on November 13?

When the Winnipeg Jets face the Seattle Kraken on Thursday (at 10:00 PM ET), is Mark Scheifele going to light the lamp? We have stats and info to help you make the best call below. Mark Scheifele Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Kraken Anytime Goal Odds: +170 (Bet $10 to win $17.00 if he scores a goal) Scheifele Goals Betting Stats In each game Scheifele has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 16 games, Scheifele has 21 points, includ...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Progress in a Flat Loss, Hot Bedard, Kantserov Scores, Buy Cheli’s House, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks lost a game last night. They were out-shot again. In the words of their captain, Nick Foligno , the Blackhawks didn’t have their legs and didn’t play their best game. Their head coach agreed with that assessment. The Blackhawks came home from a long road trip and had a fairly flat performance. The Blackhawks didn’t have André Burakovsky, Frank Nazar or Jason Dickinson available. Landon Slaggert got into Chicago a couple hours before the game. Sam Lafferty was skating in onl...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Start Your Day With Nearly 8 Minutes of Mic’d Up Caleb Williams in “Iceman” Mode

Caleb Williams’ second year as the Chicago Bears’ starting quarterback is going far better than his rookie season. Not only in Williams on pace to become the first 4,000-yard passer in franchise history, but the last two weeks have seen him pull a rabbit out of his hat and lead Chicago’s football team to come-from-behind victories in games previous squads would have found ways to lose. CHECK OUT A NEW EPISODE OF THE BN BEARS PODCAST:  Apple  |  Spotify  |  YouTube...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Senators vs. Bruins Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Ottawa Senators are -172 on the moneyline against the Boston Bruins (+143) on Thursday, with this matchup being played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Senators vs. Bruins Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Senators (-172) Underdog: Bruins (+143) Total: 6 Best Senators vs. Bruins Promo Codes How to Watch Senators vs. Bruins Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Ottawa, Ontario Venue: ...

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Red Wings vs. Ducks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings are solid favorites (-131) at home over the Anaheim Ducks (+110) on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Red Wings vs. Ducks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Red Wings (-131) Underdog: Ducks (+110) Total: 6.5 Best Red Wings vs. Ducks Promo Codes How to Watch Red Wings vs. Ducks Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Detroit, Michigan Venue: Little Caesars Arena Live Stream: Watch...

about 1 month ago | 6 reads

Panthers vs. Capitals Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Florida Panthers host the Washington Capitals on Thursday, and are -133 favorites on the moneyline, with the road team at +111. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Panthers vs. Capitals Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Panthers (-133) Underdog: Capitals (+111) Total: 5.5 Best Panthers vs. Capitals Promo Codes How to Watch Panthers vs. Capitals Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Sunrise, Florida Venue: Amerant Bank Ar...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Kings vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Los Angeles Kings are slight favorites (-118) versus the Toronto Maple Leafs (-102) on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET, at Scotiabank Arena. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Kings vs. Maple Leafs Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Kings (-118) Underdog: Maple Leafs (-102) Total: 6 Best Kings vs. Maple Leafs Promo Codes How to Watch Kings vs. Maple Leafs Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Toronto, Ontario Venue: Scotiabank Are...

about 1 month ago | 2 reads

Canadiens vs. Stars Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Thursday, November 13, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens are -115 on the moneyline and the Dallas Stars are at -104 for their game on Thursday at Bell Centre in Montréal. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Canadiens vs. Stars Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Canadiens (-115) Underdog: Stars (-104) Total: 6 Best Canadiens vs. Stars Promo Codes How to Watch Canadiens vs. Stars Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Montréal, Quebec Venue: Bell Centre Live S...

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Thursday, November 13, 2025

The bookmakers have the Edmonton Oilers at -112 on the moneyline, and the Columbus Blue Jackets at -108, for their matchup on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-112) Underdog: Blue Jackets (-108) Total: 6.5 Best Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Blue Jackets Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: C...

about 1 month ago | 3 reads