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Nuggets vs. Nets Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Denver Nuggets (31-16) are 7.5-point favorites as they look to stop a three-game home losing streak when they host the Brooklyn Nets (12-33) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Ball Arena. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on YES, ALT2, and KTVD. The over/under for the matchup is 212.5. Nuggets vs. Nets Odds Nuggets odds to win: -270 Nets odds to win: +220 Spread: Nuggets (-7.5) Total: 212.5 How to Bet on Nuggets vs. Nets Game Time and Information When: Thursday, January 29, ...
76ers vs. Kings Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Sacramento Kings (12-36) are heavy, 12-point underdogs as they attempt to turn around a six-game losing streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (25-21) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA. The matchup has an over/under of 227.5 points. 76ers vs. Kings Odds 76ers odds to win: -521 Kings odds to win: +400 Spread: 76ers (-12) Total: 227.5 How to Bet on 76ers vs. Kings Game Time and Information ...
Bucks vs. Wizards Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks (18-27) are favored (-3.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the Washington Wizards (11-34) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Capital One Arena. The matchup airs on Amazon Prime Video. The matchup has an over/under of 224.5 points. Before you make an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available for Thursday’s game according to our computer predictions. How to Bet on Bucks vs. Wizards Pick the Wizards (+3.5) to Cover In t...
76ers vs. Kings Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Sacramento Kings (12-36) will look to stop a six-game losing streak when they visit the Philadelphia 76ers (25-21) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena as big, 12-point underdogs. The matchup airs at 7 p.m. ET on NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA. The point total in the matchup is set at 227.5. Our computer predictions in this article will help you pick what are the best bets available for Thursday’s game. How to Bet on 76ers vs. Kings Pick the 76ers (-12) to Cover The 76ers...
76ers vs. Kings: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Sacramento Kings (12-36) aim to end a six-game losing skid when visiting the Philadelphia 76ers (25-21) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The game airs on NBCS-PH and NBCS-CA. In their last game on Tuesday, the 76ers earned a 139-122 victory over the Bucks. The Kings are coming off of a 103-87 loss to the Knicks in their most recent outing on Tuesday. Paul George put up 32 points, five rebounds and five assists for the 76ers. DeMar DeRozan totaled 34 poi...
The Bucks Are Getting More Serious About Trading Giannis Antetokounmpo — Could The Bulls Get In The Mix?
Could Giannis Antetokounmpo land on the Chicago Bulls this season, after all? A new Wednesday report from Shams Charania of ESPN suggests that, while the two-time MVP hasn’t outright demanded a trade, the 10-time All-Star Milwaukee Bucks power forward is “ready for a new home” as soon as this season’s Feb. 5 trade deadline. Sources inform Charania that the Bucks are finally amenable to moving off Antetokounmpo. The injured 31-year-old big man finds himself trapped in an absolutely hopeles...
Merrimack vs. Iona Women’s Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Iona Gaels (13-8) will visit the Merrimack Warriors (10-9) after winning three straight road games. Merrimack won its most recent game versus Mount St. Mary’s, 81-68, on Saturday. Molly Manion was its high scorer with 27 points. On Saturday, in its last game, Iona topped Marist 65-64. With 16 points, Ella Fajardo was its top scorer. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle. When is Merrimack vs. Iona and when does it s...
Georgetown vs. Seton Hall Women’s Basketball: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
Big East action on Thursday will see the the Georgetown Hoyas (12-8) host the Seton Hall Pirates (14-6) at McDonough Arena, starting at 11 a.m. ET. On Saturday, in its most recent game, Georgetown defeated Xavier 65-52. With 21 points, Brianna Scott was its top scorer. Seton Hall dropped its previous game to UConn, 92-52, on Saturday. Mariana Valenzuela was its leading scorer with 18 points. Catch tons of live women’s college basketball , plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney...
Georgia State vs. Arkansas State Women’s Basketball: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Arkansas State Red Wolves (18-4) will try to extend a four-game winning streak when they hit the road to play the Georgia State Panthers (9-12) on January 29, 2026 at Georgia State Convocation Center. Georgia State dropped its most recent game to Troy, 96-69, on Saturday. Crystal Henderson was its top scorer with 17 points. In its most recent game, Arkansas State beat JMU on Sunday, 74-67. Crislyn Rose scored a team-high 28 points (and added eight assists and two boards). Catch tons of...
Bulls Exploring a Trade for Spurs Forward Jeremy Sochan (Report)
With a little more than a week remaining until this season’s Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, rumors are swirling about how the Chicago Bulls intend to handle their seven expiring contracts — eight if you count Julian Phillips’ team option for 2026-27, which seems unlikely to be picked up. And the Bulls’ intentions before the trade deadline are suddenly mixed. Weeks ago, word on the street was that Chicago president Arturas Karnisovas was finally going to sell his veterans this year. However, e...
Pre-Gamin’: Bulls vs Pacers (6:00 PM CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More
Another day, another chance to get over .500. Yesterday, a report surfaced saying the Chicago Bulls are now interested in making a playoff push . A team that wasn’t too long ago labeled as sellers is now, apparently, shifting into buyer mode. Well, if that’s truly the vision the front office has for this group, it starts tonight. The Indiana Pacers are the worst team in the Eastern Conference, playing the second game in three nights, with very little incentive to win. And yet — ...
REPORT: Mike McCarthy is “Close” to Finding His New Defensive Coordinator (But It’s Not Al Harris?)
I figured that Al Harris would get some interest from teams looking to fill defensive coordinator vacancies. And when the PIttsburgh Steelers hired Mike McCarthy to be their new head coach, I thought there was a real chance that Harris would follow a familiar face if an opportunity for a new role presented itself. But it sounds like McCarthy has landed on a defensive coordinator for the Steeles — and it is not Al Harris. Pittsburgh-based reporter Gerry Dulac shares the details on Steelers...
Golden Knights vs. Stars: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
Thursday’s NHL slate includes an outing between the favored Vegas Golden Knights (25-14-13, -134 on the moneyline to win at home) and the Dallas Stars (30-14-9, +112 moneyline odds) at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. See the Golden Knights-Stars game on ESPN+. Golden Knights vs. Stars Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada Favorite: Golden Knights (-134) Underdog: ...
Red Wings vs. Capitals: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
A competitive NHL matchup is expected on Thursday when the Detroit Red Wings (32-17-5) host the Washington Capitals (25-22-7) at Little Caesars Arena. The Capitals are underdogs (+101 on the moneyline) against the Red Wings (-121) ahead of the outing, which begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Check out the Red Wings-Capitals game on ESPN+. Red Wings vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Little Caesa...
Ducks vs. Canucks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
The Anaheim Ducks (28-22-3) are favored when they hit the road against the Vancouver Canucks (17-31-5) on Thursday, Jan. 29. The Ducks are -135 on the moneyline to win against the Canucks (+114) in the game, which begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in to ESPN+ to see the Ducks and the Canucks take the ice. Ducks vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Br...
Oilers vs. Sharks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
The Edmonton Oilers (27-19-8) are heavily favored (-231 moneyline odds to win) when they host a matchup with the San Jose Sharks (27-21-3), who have +189 moneyline odds, on Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can tune in to watch the Oilers look to take down the the Sharks on ESPN+. Oilers vs. Sharks Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta Favorite: Oilers (-231) Underdog: Sha...
Wild vs. Flames: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
Thursday will feature an NHL contest between the home favorite Minnesota Wild (30-14-10, -219 on the moneyline to win) and the Calgary Flames (21-25-6, +180 moneyline odds) at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Follow the action on ESPN+ as the Wild look to defeat the Flames. Wild vs. Flames Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota Favorite: Wild (-219) Underdog:...
Devils vs. Predators: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
The New Jersey Devils (27-24-2) are favored at home (-143 moneyline odds to win) against the Nashville Predators (24-23-5, +120 moneyline odds). The contest on Thursday starts at 7 p.m. ET from Prudential Center on ESPN+. Check out the Devils-Predators game on ESPN+. Devils vs. Predators Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey Favorite: Devils (-143) ...
Panthers vs. Blues: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions
The Florida Panthers (28-21-3) have -155 moneyline odds to win when they visit the St. Louis Blues (19-25-9), who have +130 odds, on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in on ESPN+ as the Panthers and the Blues hit the ice. Panthers vs. Blues Game Info & Odds When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri Favorite: Panthers (-155) Underdog: Blues (+130) Over/und...
Folks, Cubs Pitchers and Catchers Report to Spring Training in Just Two Weeks
The nature of the offseason in the last five, ten years is such that so much of it bleeds into January that the advent of Spring Training feels a little less like this desperately-long-anticipated, far-off event, and more like the next phase of the offseason. Here we are, on the doorstep of February, and the Chicago Cubs are still popping up in fairly significant free agent rumors ( Zac Gallen today, for example ). That is not to say we don’t eagerly greet the arrival of Spring Training a...
2026 NBA Draft Prospect Heat Check: Boozer, Wagler On The Rise
The thoroughly mid Chicago Bulls seem doomed for the play-in tournament yet again — which means, most likely, another pre-playoff loss and another shot at the lottery. Then again, when facing a loaded 2026 NBA Draft, that’s not such a bad thing. Assuming the Portland Trail Blazers make the playoffs, the Bulls would add their first-round pick, too. Per Tankathon , the 23-23 Bulls are currently projected at the end of the lottery with the No. 14 pick. Of course, the fun of a draft lottery i...
Must-Watch: Jed Hoyer Does an Hour with David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer
Cubs President Jed Hoyer is not someone we hear from as much as we’d like. Sure, he’s around at CubsCon and will occasionally do shorter media interviews on the radio or at the Winter Meetings or a new player press conference, etc. But rarely does he sit down for an hour like he just did with David Kaplan and Gordon Wittenmyer on The Cubs REKAP Podcast . So I was very excited to see Kap reel him in again. You can find the full video at the bottom of this post, but I’m going to drop a few ...
Around the NHL: Kane Making History, Isles Get Busy (Locally), the Vancouver Tank, More
We’re less than one week away from the NHL’s pre-Olympic trade freeze, which means there’s a lot of trade buzz around the NHL. But trades aren’t the only pieces of news around the league right now that are worth considering. Patrick Kane had a huge moment on Tuesday. The Canucks’ sprint to the bottom of the standings got another accelerant. The New York Islanders went shopping — in their own market. And the blue line continues to make news, both via trade rumors and a couple notable exten...
Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code NATION Scores $1K Offer Including Bets on Spurs vs Rockets
New users can claim a Fanatics Sportsbook promo code that scores up to $1,000 in FanCash. Here is how to score this great offer. Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code NATION Use the promo code NATION on Fanatics Sportsbook as a new user. Make up to a $100 wager each day for 10 days. You will receive your wager amount matched in FanCash! Get the Fanatics Sportsbook app. Use our promo code NATION. You have to be 21+. Allow geolocation to confirm you can bet. Ma...
NBA Rumor Roundup: Giannis Trade Coming? LeBron Homecoming? Trey Murphy’s Price Tag, More
The Trade Deadline can’t get here soon enough, and the trade chatter is chattering. Rumors are flying everywhere, and it’s no longer just the Jonathan Kuminga and Coby White types — we’re talking LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo territory now. Here’s your fresh NBA rumor mill roundup. Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Giannis Antetokounmpo is “Ready for a New Home” NBA insider Shams Charania reported that two-time MVP and NBA Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo is looking to...
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