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Ravens vs Dolphins Odds, First TD lines and More for Week 9 Thursday Night Football Clash

Lamar Jackson makes his much-anticipated return as the Ravens vs Dolphins kick off week 9 under the lights on Thursday Night Football. Both teams sit multiple games below .500, but are looking to continue the positive momentum from last week’s wins. The return of Jackson has sent Baltimore all the way out to a touchdown favorite against Miami, who, despite their impressive performance against Atlanta, are still short-handed at multiple positions. So, before the Ravens and Dolphins jump-start w...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Blackhawks at Jets — Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

It isn’t at the United Center, but that likely won’t change the emotions for many Blackhawks fans as they watch Jonathan Toews face his former team for the first time. The Jets come in only 3-3-0 at home (they’re undefeated on the road) and in third place in the Central Division. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, are only two points behind the Jets with both teams having played ten games. Note: Ilya Mikheyev was on the ice with the team for the morning skate, but Blackhawks head coach Jeff Bla...

3 months ago | 4 reads

Hey, Look, More National Recognition for the Undefeated Chicago Bulls!

The Chicago Bulls keep turning heads. Entering the season with their sights set largely on development, expectations for the organization were rather low. Many sportsbooks and analysts projected the team to finish with a win total in the low 30s, presumably ending their Play-In Tournament streak by missing the postseason altogether. To be sure, we can’t rule this out only four games into the regular season, but early indications are that the Bulls could be on the brink of their best seaso...

3 months ago | 2 reads

The 2025 MLBPA Players Choice Awards

The players each year vote in a handful of awards for their peers in the Major League Baseball Players Association. No active Chicago Cubs were honored this time around, but I still wanted to share the results, which did include a couple former players with Cubs ties: The MLBPAA honors the late Scott Sanderson and Don Baylor as recipients of the 2025 @MLBPA Curt Flood Award! An award presented by the Major League Baseball Players Association to honor former Players who, like Flood, showed...

3 months ago | 2 reads

NBA Odds: Game Lines & Odds For Tonight’s Games Including Warriors at Bucks, Wizards at Thunder

It’s another fun night around The Association! The slate is a smaller one this evening, but we’re still set for four fun matchups, so let’s take a look at some NBA odds! Here’s the schedule for tonight’s NBA action: Orlando Magic (1-4) at Charlotte Hornets (2-2) – 7:00 PM ET Golden State Warriors (4-1) at Milwaukee Bucks (3-1) – 8:00 PM ET Washington Wizards (1-3) at Oklahoma City Thunder (5-0) – 8:00 PM ET Miami Heat (3-1) at San Antonio Spurs (4-0) – 8:30 PM ET ...

3 months ago | 5 reads

You Can Scratch Another Star Off the Potential 2026 Free Agent List

We keep talking about how limited the options are for teams to make significant improvement via free agency . One name many Blackhawks fans have liked for a couple years — including me — is now off the market for the 2026 shopping season. On Thursday, the Colorado Avalance signed forward Martin Nečas to a blockbuster contract. The deal is reportedly an eight-year, $92M extension ($11.5M AAV). MORE MARTY PARTIES IN COLORADO pic.twitter.com/MmnzVEAgp5 — Colorado Avalanche (@Avala...

3 months ago | 3 reads

What Aidan Hutchinson’s Extension Means for the Bears (And Other Teams Looking for a Star Pass Rusher)

On Wednesday morning, the Detroit Lions inked star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a f our-year extension worth $180 million . Hutchinson’s deal includes a $141 million guarantee. The annual average comes in at $46.5 million, making Hutchinson the second-highest-paid pass rusher in the NFL, just behind Micah Parsons and ahead of T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett. That’s bad news for the Chicago Bears. Here’s a look at what elite pass rushers—who have reset the market in 2025—are making these da...

3 months ago | 5 reads

Ben Johnson Shares Bears Plans For Chauncey Gardner-Johnson

I think we’ll get a look at how good of a head coach Ben Johnson is with how things go for the team with new defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Desperate times call for desperate measures. And I’m not sure it gets more desperate than signing Gardner-Johnson , a defensive back who will join his third different team this season. But hey, stranger things have happened. Frankly, I look forward to seeing how this plays out. Given the injury situation in the Chicago Bears secondary, there...

3 months ago | 5 reads

Jiangxi Open Schedule Friday, October 31: Matchups & TV/Live Stream Info

There are three matches at the Jiangxi Open on October 31, highlighted by No. 75-ranked Yulia Putintseva versus No. 53 Viktorija Golubic. Looking to keep up with the action? The Tennis Channel provides live coverage and highlights of all the major moments across tournaments during Center Court and Center Court Live. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up! How to Watch the Jiangxi Open Tournament: The Jiangxi Open Round: Quarterfinals Date: October...

3 months ago | 0 reads

Parks vs. Blinkova Prediction at the Jiangxi Open – Friday, October 31

In the quarterfinals at the Jiangxi Open on Friday, Alycia Parks (ranked No. 65) meets Anna Blinkova (No. 95). With -140 odds, Blinkova is favored over Parks (+110) for this matchup. Jiangxi Open Info Tournament: The Jiangxi Open Round: Quarterfinals Date: Friday, October 31 Venue: International Tennis Center Location: Jiujiang, China Court Surface: Hard Alycia Parks vs. Anna Blinkova Prediction & Odds Using the moneyline for this match as a prediction, here’s the impli...

3 months ago | 0 reads

Party Crashers, A Relentless Offense, Matas Buzelis the Ghostbuster, and Other Bulls Bullets

My wife and I throw a Hocus Pocus Watch Party every October. To go along with some all-too-specific decorations, we also cook up a bunch of spooky-season-themed treats for our guests. I know what you’re thinking. Are these the two coolest people alive? The menu this season consists of pumpkin mac & cheese, caramel apple pretzel bites, mummy meatballs, apple cider old fashioneds, and plenty more. Yet STILL, I’m always incredibly anxious about not having enough food. The only thing that wou...

3 months ago | 7 reads

Will Christian Dvorak Score a Goal vs. the Nashville Predators on October 30?

Is Christian Dvorak going to score a goal on Thursday, when his Philadelphia Flyers meet the Nashville Predators at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the best bet. Christian Dvorak Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators Anytime Goal Odds: +475 (Bet $10 to win $47.50 if he scores a goal) Dvorak Goals Betting Stats Dvorak has registered a point in three games this season, including one multiple-point game. In two of nine games this season, Dvo...

3 months ago | 6 reads

Will Ryan O’Reilly Score a Goal vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on October 30?

When the Nashville Predators play the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, is Ryan O’Reilly likely to score? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are available in this article, so take advantage before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET. Ryan O’Reilly Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers Anytime Goal Odds: +220 (Bet $10 to win $22.00 if he scores a goal) O’Reilly Goals Betting Stats In every game O’Reilly has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded the prop t...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Will Cole Smith Score a Goal vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on October 30?

At 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, the Nashville Predators will face the Philadelphia Flyers — is Cole Smith going to light the lamp? Insights and trends are available here, to assist you in making the right call. Cole Smith Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers Anytime Goal Odds: +750 (Bet $10 to win $75.00 if he scores a goal) Smith Goals Betting Stats Smith has registered a point in three of his 11 contests so far this season. Smith has scored in three of 11 games this season, but only one...

3 months ago | 1 read

Will Owen Tippett Score a Goal vs. the Nashville Predators on October 30?

At 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, the Philadelphia Flyers will face the Nashville Predators — is Owen Tippett going to light the lamp? Insights and statistics are available here, to assist you in making the best bet. Owen Tippett Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators Anytime Goal Odds: +240 (Bet $10 to win $24.00 if he scores a goal) Tippett Goals Betting Stats In every contest Tippett has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s fallen short of the prop total. Tippett...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Will Filip Forsberg Score a Goal vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on October 30?

Is Filip Forsberg likely to score a goal on Thursday, when his Nashville Predators face the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are provided here, to help you make the best bet. Filip Forsberg Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Forsberg Goals Betting Stats In each game Forsberg has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 11 games played this season, F...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Will Bobby Brink Score a Goal vs. the Nashville Predators on October 30?

Will Bobby Brink score for the Philadelphia Flyers versus the Nashville Predators on Thursday? Stats and trends are available in this article, to help you make the best bet before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET. Bobby Brink Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators Anytime Goal Odds: +370 (Bet $10 to win $37.00 if he scores a goal) Brink Goals Betting Stats Brink has recorded a point in five games this season. He has posted two multiple-point games. Brink has scored in three of nine gam...

3 months ago | 1 read

Will Jonathan Marchessault Score a Goal vs. the Philadelphia Flyers on October 30?

Will Jonathan Marchessault score for the Nashville Predators versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday? Stats and trends are available below, to help you make the best wager before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET. Jonathan Marchessault Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers Anytime Goal Odds: +275 (Bet $10 to win $27.50 if he scores a goal) Marchessault Goals Betting Stats Marchessault has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season. Through eight games, Marchessault has pi...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Will Tyson Foerster Score a Goal vs. the Nashville Predators on October 30?

When the Philadelphia Flyers play the Nashville Predators on Thursday, is Tyson Foerster going to score? Stats and trends to help you make the right wager are provided in this article, so take advantage before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET. Tyson Foerster Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators Anytime Goal Odds: +235 (Bet $10 to win $23.50 if he scores a goal) Foerster Goals Betting Stats Foerster has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. In ...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Facing Jonathan Toews, Youth Movement(s), Prospect Goals, Cooley Got Paid, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The (first) day has arrived. When the 2025-26 regular season schedule was released, everyone I know went looking for the same specific games: Blackhawks vs. Jets. Yes, they’re Central Division foes; I’m not sure I would qualify it as a rivalry. But this year there’s a different element. Jonathan Toews is playing for his hometown Jets. After two years away from the bright lights of the NHL, the longest tenured captain in the history of the Chicago Blackhawks decided to lace the skates back...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Will Dawson Mercer Score a Goal vs. the San Jose Sharks on October 30?

Is Dawson Mercer likely to score a goal on Thursday, when his New Jersey Devils face the San Jose Sharks at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and info are available below, to help you make the best call. Dawson Mercer Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Sharks Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Mercer Goals Betting Stats In every contest Mercer has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s failed to go over the prop total. Over 10 games, Mercer has tall...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Will Jack Hughes Score a Goal vs. the San Jose Sharks on October 30?

Will Jack Hughes score for the New Jersey Devils against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday? Stats and info are provided below, to help you make the best wager before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Jack Hughes Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Sharks Anytime Goal Odds: +120 (Bet $10 to win $12.00 if he scores a goal) Hughes Goals Betting Stats Hughes has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Through 10 games played this seaso...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Will Adam Fox Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on October 30?

At 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, the New York Rangers will play the Edmonton Oilers — is Adam Fox going to score a goal? Insights and statistics are provided in this article, to assist you in making the right call. Adam Fox Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +550 (Bet $10 to win $55.00 if he scores a goal) Fox Goals Betting Stats Fox has topped his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 11 games, Fox has nine points, including three mul...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Will Mika Zibanejad Score a Goal vs. the Edmonton Oilers on October 30?

Is Mika Zibanejad likely to score a goal when his New York Rangers play the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday? The puck drops at 9:00 PM ET — we can help you make the best bet via the stats and trends provided below. Mika Zibanejad Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Oilers Anytime Goal Odds: +210 (Bet $10 to win $21.00 if he scores a goal) Zibanejad Goals Betting Stats Zibanejad has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season. Zibanejad has put up a point in five games this season...

3 months ago | 6 reads

Will Macklin Celebrini Score a Goal vs. the New Jersey Devils on October 30?

At 10:00 PM ET on Thursday, the San Jose Sharks will play the New Jersey Devils — is Macklin Celebrini going to light the lamp? Insights and trends are available here, to assist you in making the best wager. Macklin Celebrini Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Devils Anytime Goal Odds: +180 (Bet $10 to win $18.00 if he scores a goal) Celebrini Goals Betting Stats In each contest Celebrini has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s fallen short of the prop total. Thro...

3 months ago | 3 reads