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Knicks vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Friday, January 30, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers (23-25) will look to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the New York Knicks (29-18) on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Madison Square Garden as 7.5-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on KUNP and MSG. The matchup has an over/under of 227.5 points. Knicks vs. Trail Blazers Odds Knicks odds to win: -275 Trail Blazers odds to win: +225 Spread: Knicks (-7.5) Total: 227.5 How to Bet on Knicks vs. Trail Blazers Game Time and Info...
Where to Watch FC Cologne vs. VfL Wolfsburg: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream
A match featuring two of the Bundesliga’s top scorers is coming up when Said El Mala (eighth) and FC Cologne play VfL Wolfsburg and Mohamed El Amine Amoura (sixth) on Friday, January 30, 2026. Watch Bundesliga matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. FC Cologne vs. VfL Wolfsburg TV & Live Stream Info When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. ET Where: RheinEnergieStadion in Köln, Germany TV: ESPN+ FC Cologne’s Top Scorers El Mala is FC Cologne’s top-ranked scorer thi...
Where to Watch RC Lens vs. Le Havre AC: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream
The No. 2 team in Ligue 1, RC Lens, hosts 15th-place Le Havre AC on Friday at 2:45 p.m. ET. Watch Ligue 1 matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. RC Lens vs. Le Havre AC TV & Live Stream Info When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:45 p.m. ET Where: Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, France Live Stream: Watch on Fubo RC Lens’ Top Scorers Wesley Said is RC Lens’ most prolific scorer this season. He has eight goals in 19 games. Odsonne Edouard is another major offensive play...
Where to Watch Lazio vs. Genoa CFC: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream
The ninth-place club in Serie A, Lazio, hosts 13th-place Genoa CFC on Friday at 2:45 p.m. ET. Watch Serie A matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. Lazio vs. Genoa TV & Live Stream Info When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 2:45 p.m. ET Where: Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy TV: Fox Deportes, Paramount+, CBS Sports Network, and Fubo TV Lazio’s Top Scorers With nine shots on goal resulting in three goals, Matteo Cancellieri is Lazio’s top scorer this season. With 10 shots...
Where to Watch Espanyol vs. Deportivo Alaves: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream
Espanyol (fifth in LaLiga) and Deportivo Alaves (15th) meet at RCDE Stadium on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. Watch LaLiga matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. Espanyol vs. Deportivo Alaves TV & Live Stream Info When: Friday, January 30, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET Where: RCDE Stadium in Cornellana, Spain TV: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and Fubo TV Espanyol’s Top Scorers Pere Milla leads the way for Espanyol this season with six goals, and has 12 shots on goal. With five shots on goal res...
Chaos in Round 1: 2026 NFL Mock Draft Predictions
It’s still January, we’re a ways out from the combine, partway through the Senior Bowl, and we’re still sorting plenty out. Which means in this mock draft, I can get as weird as I want to as I try to lay out how the draft may go in April. Hell, we still don’t technically have the entire draft order solidified yet (not just the Super Bowl, but also the handing out of compensatory picks in March as well). I wanted to start to slide another quarterback in eventually. Thin classes make teams ...
Bears Bits: DJ Moore, D’Andre Swift, Cairo Santos, and the Defensive Retool Project
It’s been a weird week. The Super Bowl is set. The Senior Bowl is this weekend. And yet, I still haven’t really entered “offseason” mode as a writer who covers the Chicago Bears. Chicago playing meaningful football into mid-January has thrown off my internal clock. Heck, I didn’t even realize the Senior Bowl was this week until Luis Medina brought it up in our weekly meeting on Tuesday. That said, I’ve got to start fleshing out my Bears thoughts. I’m going to dump some here today, an...
Who Covered the Spread in the Super Bowl LIX Last Year?
Super Bowl LIX delivered a clear betting result for anyone focused on the point spread. The Philadelphia Eagles not only won the game outright, they covered the spread with room to spare. Sportsbooks installed the Kansas City Chiefs as slight favorites leading into kickoff. Most closing lines had Kansas City laying around two points. When the final whistle blew, the Eagles walked away with a convincing victory and rewarded anyone who backed them against the number. If you bet th...
BN Cubs Podcast Ep. 47: Evaluating the Entire Cubs Rotation (and Depth) with Zac Gallen in Mind
Episode 47 of the Bleacher Nation Cubs Podcast is officially live! In this week’s episode, Brett and I go through the entire crop of Cubs starting pitchers, from Cade Horton to the depth arms, to really dive into the potential risks and rewards in 2026 specifically. And, more specifically, we do that all while wondering if there’s actually room for another free agent like Zac Gallen. Spoiler alert: I think there is. Some time stamps for your convenience: 05:55 – Cade Horton...
Antwaan Randle El Comes to DJ Moore’s Defense
While DJ Moore might be polarizing to some Chicago Bears fans, it sure sounds like he has the support of his position coach — which is probably more important in the grand scheme of things. In an interview with WGN’s Jarrett Payton, Bears WRs Coach Antwaan Randle El disussed a variety of topics. One thing that stood out from the chat session was Randle El coming to the defense of one of DJ Moore. You’ll want to check out the whole thing on your own time because I found the conversation to...
Chicago Cubs Trending Down in the Newest Farm System Rankings
It’s been enough of a theme around here this offseason that, by the time farm system rankings were due to start rolling out, I would hope most of you already know that the Chicago Cubs are not going to fare especially well. There’s a lot of young talent on the big league roster, and the Cubs have used prospects well in trade, but the natural thinning that has accompanied the trades and promotions tended toward a reduction in overall talent down on the farm. Combine that with relatively po...
Anthony Rizzo Reportedly Set to Join NBC as an MLB Studio Analyst
Anthony Rizzo took a little time to settle in as the clubhouse leader of the Chicago Cubs of yore, with an outwardly quiet demeanor that belied the charismatic, funny guy who was lurking in there. But once we got to see it, you got the sense that Rizzo was an enjoyable guy to be around in the baseball environment. And, having done a little mic time over the years in a media hit here and there, Rizzo is apparently ready to take that skill set to a wider audience: NBC is set to hire fo...
Around the NFL: Bill Polian Confirms He Voted For Bill Belichick, Bo Nix Speaks on Ankle Injury, More
The Pro Football Hall of Fame confirmed Wednesday that Bill Polian voted to induct Bill Belichick in the legendary coach’s first year of eligibility, backing up prior statements from the former Indianapolis Colts executive amid lingering questions surrounding the vote. Bill Polian Confirms He Voted for Bill Belichick’s Hall of Fame Induction A Hall of Fame spokesperson said Polian did not speak during the discussion of Belichick’s candidacy and did not raise any of the former New Eng...
Blackhawks at Penguins — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
Connor Bedard and Sidney Crosby. That should get you to tune in for this one. But the Blackhawks have been playing well lately, even if the wins aren’t coming as frequently as we would like. With the moms on the trip, the Blackhawks had really good energy in Minnesota. Everyone had a day off on Wednesday, so the players should have fresh legs again tonight. Based on the lines at the Blackhawks’ morning skate, it looks like Colton Dach will slide into the lineup in place of Landon Slaggert...
Joe Thuney is a Finalist for the First-Ever Protector of the Year Award
Chicago Bears All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney is in the running for a prestigious honor. And if he brings home the hardware, he will make history by doing so. Back in May 2025, the NFL introduced the Protector of the Year award with the idea of paying homage to offensive linemen whose efforts in the trenches make it so that quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, and tight ends can get their due. And when the Bears spent a chunk of their offseason rebuilding their offensive line, I was...
Thunder vs Timberwolves Odds, First Basket Props, and More for Thursday, January 29th
Tonight’s Thunder vs Timberwolves matchup at the Target Center has all the makings of a classic. It’s a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Finals, and both teams are currently jockeying for position in a wide-open West. The Thunder (38-10) have been the team to beat all season, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-level scoring and Chet Holmgren’s presence in the paint. They’ve hit a few bumps lately, but with Isaiah Hartenstein returning to the lineup, OKC looks ready to reclaim its do...
BN Bears Podcast Ep. 19: Mailbag, Offseason Questions & What Comes Next
With the season officially in the rearview mirror, the Bleacher Nation Bears Podcast shifts into offseason mode on Episode 19, presented by Obvious Shirts . Hosts Patrick Flowers, Matt Rooney, and Luis Medina introduce a new mailbag segment, opening up a wide-ranging discussion about where Chicago stands and what comes next. The guys dig into whether this season exceeded expectations, how the running back room should be handled moving forward, and what the future hold...
Rockets vs. Hawks Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Atlanta Hawks (24-25) will look to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the Houston Rockets (28-17) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at State Farm Arena as 3.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on FDSSE and SCHN. The matchup has an over/under set at 224.5 points. Check out below to dig into the best bets you can make on Thursday’s game, based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Rockets vs. Hawks Pick the Hawks (+3.5) to Cover The Rockets are 21-24...
Oilers vs. Sharks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks face off on Thursday at Rogers Place in Edmonton, and the bookmakers fancy the home team (-198) over the visitor (+163). Watch the NHL on Fubo! Oilers vs. Sharks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Oilers (-198) Underdog: Sharks (+163) Total: 6.5 Best Oilers vs. Sharks Promo Codes How to Watch Oilers vs. Sharks Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Edmonton, Alberta Venue: Ro...
Golden Knights vs. Stars Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Thursday, January 29, 2026
The sportsbooks prefer the Vegas Golden Knights on home ice (-127) over the Dallas Stars (+106) when they meet on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Golden Knights vs. Stars Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Golden Knights (-127) Underdog: Stars (+106) Total: 6 Best Golden Knights vs. Stars Promo Codes How to Watch Golden Knights vs. Stars Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Paradise, Nevada...
Kraken vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Seattle Kraken and Toronto Maple Leafs face off on Thursday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, and the bookmakers have the home team at -111 and the visitor at -109. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Kraken vs. Maple Leafs Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Kraken (-111) Underdog: Maple Leafs (-109) Total: 6.5 Best Kraken vs. Maple Leafs Promo Codes How to Watch Kraken vs. Maple Leafs Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location...
Ducks vs. Canucks Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Thursday, January 29, 2026
The sportsbooks fancy the visiting Anaheim Ducks (-142) over the Vancouver Canucks (+119) when they meet on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Ducks vs. Canucks Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Ducks (-142) Underdog: Canucks (+119) Total: 6.5 Best Ducks vs. Canucks Promo Codes How to Watch Ducks vs. Canucks Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Venue: Rogers Aren...
Cubs May Still Be in the Market for Another Outfielder
We’ve spent a lot of the last week discussing, describing, and unpacking the state of the Chicago Cubs’ outfield depth. Recently, the Cubs claimed a speed and defense guy for depth in Justin Dean , and signed two bounce-back types in Chas McCormick and Dylan Carlson . Add them together with Kevin Alcantara, and you have a reasonably decent mix of guys to compete for the 4th outfielder job in Spring Training, plus a good chance at keeping a few of them around at Iowa as depth for the year ahead...
Halas Hall Coaching Continuity, Messy Browns Situation, Chicago’s QB Need, and Other Bears Bullets
Day 11 of the Chicago Bears offseason. Is there anything a large, tavern-style pizza covered with Italian sausage can’t fix? Watching the Cleveland Browns coaching mess unfold makes me glad the Chicago Bears got their guy in Ben Johnson last offseason. ICYMI: The Browns hired a new head coach on Wednesday … and still found a way to make a mess out of it. Because shortly after news of Todd Monken’s hiring broke, so did this: After the Browns informed DC Jim Schwartz this morning t...
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