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Predators vs. Canucks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Nashville Predators (5-6-2) are short favorites when they host the Vancouver Canucks (6-7) on Monday, Nov. 3 in what is projected to be a close matchup. The Predators are -119 on the moneyline to win against the Canucks (-101) in the contest, which begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. You can watch the action on ESPN+ as the Predators take on the Canucks. Predators vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds When: Monday, November 3, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live...

3 months ago | 5 reads

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

Monday’s NHL lineup features an outing between the favored Edmonton Oilers (6-4-3, -153 on the moneyline to win on the road) and the St. Louis Blues (3-7-2, +128 moneyline odds) at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Tune in to see the Oilers and Blues meet on ESPN+. Oilers vs. Blues Game Info & Odds When: Monday, November 3, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri Favorite: Oilers (-153) Underdog: Blues...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Winthrop vs. Queens Prediction: Spread, Total Points, Moneyline Picks – Monday, November 3, 2025

The Winthrop Eagles (0-0) take the court against the Queens Royals (0-0) as 5.5-point favorites on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 8 a.m. ET on YouTube. The matchup has a point total of 163.5. Winthrop vs. Queens Odds Winthrop odds to win: -236 Queens odds to win: +194 Spread: Winthrop (-5.5) Total: 163.5 Winthrop vs. Queens Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Monday, November 3, 2025 Time: 8 a.m. ET TV: YouTube Where: Rock Hill, South Carolina Venue: Rock Hil...

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Chicago Bulls Send Noa Essengue Down to Join G League Training Camp

Rookie Noa Essengue did not travel with the Chicago Bulls to New York this weekend. In the hours leading up to the team’s second consecutive matchup with the Knicks, the team announced that Essengue has been sent to the G League . This is the first time the No. 12 overall pick has been assigned to the Windy City Bulls this season. The Bulls will return to Chicago following Sunday night’s game for a meeting with the 76ers before going on the road for battles with the Bucks and Cavalie...

3 months ago | 2 reads

BOOM! Brittain Brown Just Scored His 1st NFL Touchdown

Colston Loveland isn’t the only Bears player who secured their first NFL touchdown on Sunday . Running back Brittain Brown, who was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday because D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson were out with injuries, just did this to give Chicago’s football team a lead: Great Brittain : CBS pic.twitter.com/dT37mQ0OwT — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 2, 2025 Brittain Brown was a seventh-round pick by the Raiders in 2022. And while he played...

3 months ago | 2 reads

WATCH: Rookie Colston Loveland Scores His 1st NFL TD

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland just scored his first NFL touchdown. And it gave his team a lead! Just as I was pressing publish on Cole Kmet’s concussion injury update , fellow tight end Colston Loveland was securing his first NFL touchdown reception. This is what it looked like for the Bears rookie tight end: . @CALEBcsw hits @colstonlovelan1 for his first career TD 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/mXbEHWzAkE — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 2, 2025 Th...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Cole Kmet Ruled Out For the Rest of Week 9

The Chicago Bears will be without tight end Cole Kmet for the rest of their Week 9 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Kmet went down after making a first-down catch during the first half and was evaluated for a concussion. And early in the third quarter, the Bears announced Kmet would not return: #Bears TE Cole Kmet has been ruled OUT. https://t.co/TIaEutTP0d — Bears Communications (@BearsPR) November 2, 2025 This is a bummer for Cole Kmet, who missed his first game last...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Still The Happiest Anniversary There Is

Nine years ago tonight, I was happy. Unthinkingly happy. Unconsciously happy. It was a haze of bliss then. It’s still a warm feeling now. Nine year ago tonight, the Chicago Cubs finally did it. Perhaps someday, when November 2 rolls around and I think about the anniversary it marks, I might be filled with more sadness than happiness. There would come a point – some year in the future, couldn’t say yet exactly how long it would take – when the distance from November 2, 2016 will feel so va...

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Where to Watch Sassuolo vs. Genoa CFC: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream

Sassuolo (11th) and Genoa CFC (20th) meet on Monday at 12:30 PM ET, in a matchup between two clubs residing in the bottom half of Serie A. Watch Serie A matches on Fubo! Use our link to sign up now. Sassuolo vs. Genoa TV & Live Stream Info When: Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM ET Where: Mapei Stadium – Citta del Tricolore in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy TV: Paramount+ Sassuolo’s Top Scorers With three goals in nine games, Andrea Pinamonti is Sassuolo’s top scorer. With ...

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WATCH: Tricky Bears Score Again With Olamide Zaccheaus

The Chicago Bears offense has the Cincinnati Bengals defense confused and befuddled in the early going. This is how they took the lead early in the second quarter after falling behind following a Cincinnati Bengals field goal: OZ takes it 15 yards for the score! 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/IDGwDHDTW6 — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 2, 2025 I am 100 percent here for the trickery, gadgetry, pageantry, and misdirection. The play above to Olamide Zaccheaus came on Chicago’...

3 months ago | 2 reads

WHOA! Caleb Williams Just Caught a TD Pass (YEAH, YOU READ THAT RIGHT!)

Chicago Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson is already in his bag of tricks. So much so that he has quarterback Caleb Williams catching touchdown passes: . @idjmoore to @CALEBcsw for the TOUCHDOWN 🙌 (yes you read that right) pic.twitter.com/7Z8GGsE1Yw — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 2, 2025 I loved that the Bears went for it on fourth down. The only thing I loved more was the execution after the play call. Fun is fun. And so is scoring touchdowns. That Caleb William...

3 months ago | 2 reads

NFL Week 9 Pre-Gamin’: Bears vs. Bengals — Lineups, Inactives, Keys to Victory, More

NFL WEEK 9: CHICAGO BEARS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS — Here we are again with Chicago’s football team in a pivotal matchup that could shift some perspectives depending on what result comes from this game after the smoke clears. How big is this game? Well, the potential shift in playoff odds tells the story: PLAYOFF ODDS GOING INTO WEEK 9: 25 percent (via The Athletic) CHICAGO WINS : Postseason probabilities jump to 32 percent CHICAGO LOSES: Postseason probabilities fall to 16...

3 months ago | 2 reads

REPORT: Chicago Bears Will Be “Aggressive” at the NFL Trade Deadline (UPDATE)

There has been speculation about what the Chicago Bears could (and even should) do at the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline, but there hasn’t been a ton of direct connection linking the team on the rumor mill. But that just changed: Glazer: Seahawks, Bears, 49ers, Cowboys, Eagles being aggressive during trade deadline. — Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) November 2, 2025 CHICAGO BEARS NOTES — WEEK 9 GAME DAY EDITION NFL on FOX insider Jay Glazer mentioned the Bears being among t...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Keeping the Streak Going, What Will the Knicks Adjust? Power Rankings, and Other Bulls Bullets

*steps outside, breathes in the crisp November air, plops on a Chicago Bulls hat, takes a sip of coffee, grabs a basketball, drains a backward halfcourt shot.* What a beautiful day to go undefeated! Sitting alone at the top of the Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bulls head to Madison Square Garden for Round 2 against the New York Knicks. To the surprise of many, they were in complete control against the reigning Eastern Conference Finals squad nearly the whole game. Everything that...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Jacoby Brissett Fantasy Week 9: Projections vs. Cowboys, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett is looking at a matchup against the 31st-ranked pass defense in the NFL (258.6 yards allowed per game) in Week 9, when his Arizona Cardinals take on the Dallas Cowboys, Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET. Is Brissett a worthwhile starting option in fantasy this week? Keep scrolling as we dive into his upcoming matchup against the Cowboys. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Jacoby Brissett Week 9 Game Info Let’s go into some o...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – November 2

Los Angeles FC (sixth) is above Austin FC (15th) in the table, and the two teams will square off in MLS on Sunday. For our prediction on this matchup, continue reading. Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC Prediction & Odds Los Angeles FC Moneyline: -106 Austin FC Moneyline: +258 Draw Moneyline: +263 Predicted Score: LAFC 2, Austin FC 1 Los Angeles FC vs. Austin FC Stat Rankings LAFC (Rank) Austin FC (Rank) 67 (5th) Goals Scored 38 (26th) 41 (5th) Go...

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CF Pachuca vs. Guadalajara Chivas Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – November 2

CF Pachuca and Guadalajara Chivas will clash on Sunday in Liga MX. CF Pachuca drew with Deportivo Toluca FC last time out, 2-2, while Guadalajara Chivas beat Atlas FC 4-1. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest. CF Pachuca vs. Guadalajara Chivas Prediction & Odds CF Pachuca Moneyline: +152 Guadalajara Chivas Moneyline: +172 Draw Moneyline: +233 Predicted Score: CF Pachuca 2, Guadalajara Chivas 1 CF Pachuca vs. Guadalajara Chivas Stat Rankings CF Pachuca (...

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Fanatics Sportsbook Promo NATION Scores $2K in FanCash Including Chiefs vs Bills

Sunday brings NFL matchups, NBA action, and more. You can use a Fanatics Sportsbook promo code for any game. Here are the details. Jump on a $500 bonus with BN Fantasy Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Just use the promo code NATION, and you will receive a Fanatics Sportsbook offer that can get you up to $2,000 in FanCash. Your first bet of each day up to $200 is protected. If you lose, you will receive FanCash to cover that loss. This applies to your first bet of each day for th...

3 months ago | 1 read

Joe Flacco Update, NFL Playoff Odds, Trade Deadline Rumors, Players to Watch in Week 9, World Series and Super Bowl Comp, and Other Bears Bullets

I was up late last night (a.k.a. early this morning) looking for a World Series comp that my football-loving audience here at BN Bears would understand. Before nodding off to dreamland, I landed on the idea of the Blue Jays losing Games 6 and 7 (and, ultimately, the World Series) was the baseball version of the 49ers last two Super Bowl losses. Both teams had leads and command of the game against juggernaut favorites, only to not cash in on opportunities before the big baddies came through wit...

3 months ago | 3 reads

NFL Week 9 DFS Picks on BN Fantasy Including JSN, Jayden Daniels, More

Happy NFL Sunday! Week 9 NFL Sunday is ready to roll, and BN Fantasy is bringing a great NFL  DFS  promotion your way, featuring a Jaxon Smith-Njigba bonus pick for tonight’s game between the Seahawks and Commanders, as well as a great welcome offer. Take a look at the full details below to see how you can get started, sign up, and take advantage of this great new-user bonus ahead of tonight’s matchup. Bleacher Nation Fantasy is giving new players an exciting bonus pic...

3 months ago | 1 read

UCLA vs. Nebraska Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 8

The UCLA Bruins and the Nebraska Cornhuskers square off on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Rose Bowl in a clash of Big Ten teams. Hoping to attend this game live? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats . UCLA vs. Nebraska Tickets & How to Watch Info Tickets: Get tickets to this game on Vivid Seats Game date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Game time: 9 p.m. ET Location: Pasadena, California Venue: Rose Bowl TV channel: FOX UCLA Offensive Insights The Bruin...

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Wisconsin vs. Washington Football Game Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Nov. 8

The Wisconsin Badgers and the Washington Huskies square off on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in a battle of Big Ten teams. Hoping to attend this game live? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats . Wisconsin vs. Washington Tickets & How to Watch Info Tickets: Get tickets to this game on Vivid Seats Game date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Game time: 4:30 p.m. ET Location: Madison, Wisconsin Venue: Camp Randall Stadium TV channel: BTN Wiscon...

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The MLB Offseason Begins!

The World Series ended, it was really exciting, boo the Dodgers , blah blah blah. THE OFFSEASON IS OFFICIALLY HERE! That’s what we’re really on about today, eh? Now it’s time for clubs to start their march toward the 2026 season, reconstructing or supplementing their rosters, and working on their organizations. For the Chicago Cubs, coming off of a well-earned 92-win season, the needs on the big league roster are relatively specific. There will be bench and bullpen work as always, but thi...

3 months ago | 2 reads

A Better Road Loss, Kantserov Talks Future, Nazar’s USA Chances, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The Blackhawks lost in overtime last night, but it was a much better, closer game than the previous tilt in Winnipeg. The Blackhawks held the Oilers to two goals in regulation — both coming on the power play. According to Natural Stat Trick , the Blackhawks had a 52-49 shot attempt advantage at 5-on-5 in regulation. The Hawks had a 9-5 advantage in high danger chances in regulation as well. Connor Bedard, André Burakovsky and Ryan Greene were outstanding last night. They combined for 10 s...

3 months ago | 2 reads

NFL Week 9 Odds, Best Matchups Including KC at BUF, and More

It’s another fun week in a wild NFL season, as week 9 matchups feature some great games. Let’s look at the schedule, best matchups, and more. Get a $500 bonus with promo DUNK on BN Fantasy! NFL Odds for Week 9 Check out the schedule for week 9 , including games like the Chiefs against the Bills and the Colts against the Steelers. Sunday Night Football will feature the Commanders and Seahawks. The Packers (-13.5) and Rams (-14.5) are both double-digit favorites. Matchup Time...

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