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Kalshi Promo Code BNATION Scores $10 Bonus for Lakers vs Bulls and More Predictions

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The NHL Trade Market is Setting Up Nicely for the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are in an interesting position right now. The wake up on Monday morning only five points out of a wild card spot in the Western Conference — close enough that there will be potentially important games down the stretch. But, at the same time, the Blackhawks are also beginning their ascent out of their scorched earth rebuild. Young players are beginning to take over their lineup and lead the team. They’re relying heavily on young players to run the power play and kill...

Just a Reminder on Assad, Old Friend Maybe Not Retiring, Snowy Confines, and Other Cubs Bullets

THE CHICAGO CUBS ARE GOING TO THE SUPER BOWL! AS IN, THEY WILL BE PRESENT IN MY MIND THERE! BECAUSE NO MATTER WHO ACTUALLY WINS, THE CUBS SEASON STARTS IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER! SOMEHOW THAT WORKS IN MY BRAIN! WOO! FOOTBASEBALL! I have been thinking about Javier Assad from time to time, as one does when discussing the possibility of the Cubs adding another locked-in starting pitcher to a group that already goes at least five deep with other locked-in types, plus another five deep in swing...

Seahawks Favored for Super Bowl LX Matchup with Patriots in Two Weeks

And just like that, the Super Bowl matchup is set, and we’re down to just one more football game this season. On Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a thriller to win the NFC, and the New England Patriots took down the Denver Broncos Nov 23, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel during the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana – Imagn Images Early Seaha...

Huerter’s Heroics, Good vs. Good, Clippers Fan (Literally) Eating His Words? and Other Bulls Bullets

How was your weekend, Chicago? Cold, snowy weather mixed with a surprisingly lively—and happy—Chicago Bulls weekend. It’s kind of wild to think that the Bulls still hold the longest active winning streak in the East, are sitting above .500, and we just watched Derrick Rose get his jersey retired. There haven’t been many stretches like this lately as a Bulls fan, so we’ll take it, and hope to keep it rolling tonight. Let’s talk Bulls basketball. © Matt Krohn-Imagn Images T...

Bedard Struggling, Identity Search, Olympic Greatness, OHL Heaters, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

Let’s talk about Connor Bedard , shall we? It seems like that’s becoming an increasingly hot topic around the Blackhawks in recent days. Bedard has one goal (into an empty net) since he came back from his shoulder injury. He isn’t taking faceoffs. And his named found its way into the headlines for both postgames from Scott Powers ( The Athletic ) and Ben Pope ( Chicago Sun-Times ). After the game, head coach Jeff Blashill talked about Bedard trying to find his mojo still after the injury,...

Will Dylan Guenther Score a Goal vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 26?

Will Dylan Guenther score for the Utah Mammoth versus the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the best bet before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET. Dylan Guenther Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Lightning Anytime Goal Odds: +210 (Bet $10 to win $21.00 if he scores a goal) Guenther Goals Betting Stats Guenther has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). In 51 games playe...

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Top 25 College Basketball Picks and Best Bets: January 26

There are two games featuring a ranked team on the Monday college basketball schedule, including the Arizona Wildcats versus the BYU Cougars. How to Bet on Top 25 Games Top 25 Games for January 26 No. 1 Arizona Wildcats at No. 13 BYU Cougars Time: 9 p.m. ET Date: Tuesday, January 27 Prediction: Arizona 80, BYU 77 No. 23 Louisville Cardinals at No. 5 Duke Blue Devils Time: 7 p.m. ET Date: Tuesday, January 27 Prediction: Duke 81, Louisville 73 Best College Bas...

Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

The Texas A&M Aggies (8-8) aim to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Oklahoma Sooners (16-4) on January 29, 2026 at Lloyd Noble Center. The contest airs on SEC Network+. Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network+ Where: Norman, Oklahoma Venue: Lloyd Noble Center Last Game For Each Team In their last game, Oklahoma picked up a 72-65 victory versus Auburn. The Sooners were led by Aaliyah Chavez, who ...

Cal vs Notre Dame Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13-7) will visit the California Golden Bears (12-9) after losing three road games in a row. Cal vs. Notre Dame NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 10 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Extra Where: Berkeley, California Venue: Haas Pavilion Last Game For Each Team In Cal’s last game, they defeated Stanford 78-71. The Golden Bears were led by Lulu Twidale, who finished with 24 points, and Taylor Barnes, with 15 points. With Hannah Hidalgo...

Stanford vs Louisville Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Jan. 29

The Louisville Cardinals (19-3) will visit the Stanford Cardinal (15-6) after winning five road games in a row. Stanford vs. Louisville NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Where: Stanford, California Venue: Maples Pavilion Last Game For Each Team Stanford enters this contest after a 78-71 defeat against Cal. The Cardinal’s leading scorer was Lara Somfai, who ended the game with 16 points and nine rebounds. Led by Mackenly Randolph (13 PT...

Will Alex Laferriere Score a Goal vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets on January 26?

At 7:00 PM ET on Monday, the Los Angeles Kings will meet the Columbus Blue Jackets — is Alex Laferriere going to score a goal? Insights and trends are available in this article, to assist you in making the right wager. Alex Laferriere Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Odds: +285 (Bet $10 to win $28.50 if he scores a goal) Laferriere Goals Betting Stats Laferriere has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season. Through 50 games played this season, ...

Will Matthew Schaefer Score a Goal vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on January 26?

At 7:00 PM ET on Monday, the New York Islanders will meet the Philadelphia Flyers — is Matthew Schaefer going to score a goal? Insights and statistics are available in this article, to assist you in making the best bet. Matthew Schaefer Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers Anytime Goal Odds: +340 (Bet $10 to win $34.00 if he scores a goal) Schaefer Goals Betting Stats Through 51 games, Schaefer has 34 points, including seven multi-point contests. In 11 of 51 games this season, Schaef...

Will Trevor Zegras Score a Goal vs. the New York Islanders on January 26?

When the Philadelphia Flyers play the New York Islanders on Monday, is Trevor Zegras going to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you make the best bet are provided here, so take advantage before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET. Trevor Zegras Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Islanders Anytime Goal Odds: +220 (Bet $10 to win $22.00 if he scores a goal) Zegras Goals Betting Stats Zegras has not yet topped a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (one opportunity with a set poi...

Will Adam Fantilli Score a Goal vs. the Los Angeles Kings on January 26?

On Monday at 7:00 PM ET, the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Los Angeles Kings — will Adam Fantilli score a goal? There are stats and insights here, to help you make the best bet. Adam Fantilli Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Kings Anytime Goal Odds: +195 (Bet $10 to win $19.50 if he scores a goal) Fantilli Goals Betting Stats In each contest Fantilli has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s gone under the prop total. Fantilli has registered a point in 24 games t...

Will Simon Holmstrom Score a Goal vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on January 26?

Will Simon Holmstrom score for the New York Islanders versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the best bet before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET. Simon Holmstrom Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers Anytime Goal Odds: +400 (Bet $10 to win $40.00 if he scores a goal) Holmstrom Goals Betting Stats Holmstrom has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 50 games, Holmstrom has 23 ...

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Will Adam Fantilli Score a Goal vs. the Los Angeles Kings on January 26?

On Monday at 7:00 PM ET, the Columbus Blue Jackets face the Los Angeles Kings — will Adam Fantilli score a goal? There are stats and insights here, to help you make the best bet. Adam Fantilli Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Kings Anytime Goal Odds: +195 (Bet $10 to win $19.50 if he scores a goal) Fantilli Goals Betting Stats In each contest Fantilli has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s gone under the prop total. Fantilli has registered a point in 24 games t...

Will Owen Tippett Score a Goal vs. the New York Islanders on January 26?

Is Owen Tippett likely to score a goal on Monday, when his Philadelphia Flyers play the New York Islanders at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are provided below, to help you make the best wager. Owen Tippett Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Islanders Anytime Goal Odds: +240 (Bet $10 to win $24.00 if he scores a goal) Tippett Goals Betting Stats In each contest Tippett has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s fallen short of the prop total. Through 50 games played th...

Will Emil Heineman Score a Goal vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on January 26?

Is Emil Heineman likely to score a goal on Monday, when his New York Islanders meet the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are available in this article, to help you make the best bet. Emil Heineman Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers Anytime Goal Odds: +270 (Bet $10 to win $27.00 if he scores a goal) Heineman Goals Betting Stats Through 51 games, Heineman has 22 points, including three multi-point contests. Heineman has scored in 13 of 51 games this season, with mu...

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Celtics vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Monday, January 26, 2026

The Boston Celtics (28-17) will look to Jaylen Brown (fourth in the league scoring 29.8 points per game) when they try to hold off Deni Avdija (12th in the NBA with 26.0 PPG) and the Portland Trail Blazers (23-23) on Monday, January 26, 2026 at TD Garden. The Celtics are 8.5-point home favorites in the game, which tips off at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCS-BOS. The matchup’s point total is set at 224.5. Celtics vs. Trail Blazers Odds Celtics odds to win: -319 Trail Blazers odds to win: ...

Arizona vs. BYU: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Arizona Wildcats (20-0, 7-0 Big 12) will attempt to build on a seven-game road winning streak when they visit the BYU Cougars (17-2, 5-1 Big 12) on January 26, 2026 at Marriott Center. Arizona won its most recent game versus West Virginia, 88-53, on Saturday. Brayden Burries led the way with 22 points, and also had four boards and seven assists. BYU won its most recent game against Utah, 91-78, on Saturday. AJ Dybantsa led the way with 43 points, plus six boards and three assists. When...

Texas A&M-CC vs. UT Rio Grande Valley: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros (9-11, 5-6 Southland) will try to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Texas A&M-CC Islanders (11-9, 7-4 Southland) on January 26, 2026 at American Bank Center. The contest airs on ESPN+. On Saturday, in its last game, Texas A&M-CC topped Incarnate Word 79-71. With 22 points, Sheldon Williams was its leading scorer. UT Rio Grande Valley won its most recent game versus Houston Christian, 68-51, on Saturday. Marvin McGhee III was its top scorer...

How to Watch Florida A&M Rattlers vs. Jackson State Tigers: Live Stream or on TV

The Florida A&M Rattlers (8-9, 5-1 SWAC) hope to build on a six-game home win streak when they host the Jackson State Tigers (5-14, 4-2 SWAC) on January 26, 2026. Florida A&M won its most recent game against Alcorn State, 66-58, on Saturday. Miles Ndalama led the way with 17 points, plus four rebounds and one assist. In its previous game, Jackson State fell to Bethune-Cookman on Saturday, 85-48. Daeshun Ruffin scored a team-high 19 points (and chipped in six assists and two boards). When i...

How to Watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Penn State Nittany Lions: Live Stream or on TV

The Penn State Nittany Lions (9-10, 0-8 Big Ten) will try to stop a four-game road losing streak when they square off against the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-6, 5-4 Big Ten) on January 26, 2026 at Value City Arena. In its most recent game, Ohio State fell to Michigan on Friday, 74-62. John Mobley Jr. scored a team-high 22 points (and added two assists and one rebounds). In its previous game, Penn State lost to Wisconsin on Thursday, 98-71. Josh Reed scored a team-high 18 points (and contributed ...