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Future Leadership, Health Watch, Goaltending Concerns, Cirelli Hurt, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

The assumption has been since the Blackhawks won the right to select Connor Bedard in the draft lottery that he is the heir to the captaincy in Chicago. In our bullets yesterday I shared a comment from Jonathan Toews when he was asked about Bedard’s maturation and growth as the face of the Blackhawks. So this really good read from Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus at The Athletic about the future of the Blackhawks’ captaincy resonates. This quote from Nick Foligno is very on-brand for Foligno...

Will Joel Farabee Score a Goal vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 21?

Will Joel Farabee score for the Calgary Flames against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the best bet before the puck drops at 9:30 PM ET. Joel Farabee Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Penguins Anytime Goal Odds: +390 (Bet $10 to win $39.00 if he scores a goal) Farabee Goals Betting Stats In one game Farabee has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s topped the prop total. Over 49 games, Farabee ...

Will Bryan Rust Score a Goal vs. the Calgary Flames on January 21?

On Wednesday at 9:30 PM ET, the Pittsburgh Penguins play the Calgary Flames — will Bryan Rust score a goal? There are stats and insights below, to help you make the best call. Bryan Rust Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flames Anytime Goal Odds: +220 (Bet $10 to win $22.00 if he scores a goal) Rust Goals Betting Stats Through 44 games, Rust has 37 points, including eight multi-point contests. Rust has scored in 15 of 44 games this season, including multiple goals in a game twice. Rust...

Will Jake DeBrusk Score a Goal vs. the Washington Capitals on January 21?

Will Jake DeBrusk score for the Vancouver Canucks against the Washington Capitals, on Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right wager are available here. Jake DeBrusk Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Capitals Anytime Goal Odds: +270 (Bet $10 to win $27.00 if he scores a goal) DeBrusk Goals Betting Stats DeBrusk has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. DeBrusk has recorded a point in 20 games this season, including one...

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Will Matthew Coronato Score a Goal vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 21?

Will Matthew Coronato score for the Calgary Flames against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday? Stats and info are available in this article, to help you make the right wager before the puck drops at 9:30 PM ET. Matthew Coronato Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Penguins Anytime Goal Odds: +320 (Bet $10 to win $32.00 if he scores a goal) Coronato Goals Betting Stats In one game Coronato has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s eclipsed the prop total. Coronato ...

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Will Matthew Schaefer Score a Goal vs. the Seattle Kraken on January 21?

When the New York Islanders face the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, is Matthew Schaefer likely to score? Stats and trends to help you make the right wager are provided in this article, so take a look before the game starts at 9:30 PM ET. Matthew Schaefer Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Kraken Anytime Goal Odds: +360 (Bet $10 to win $36.00 if he scores a goal) Schaefer Goals Betting Stats Through 49 games, Schaefer has 34 points, including seven multi-point contests. In 11 of 49 games thi...

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Will Ethen Frank Score a Goal vs. the Vancouver Canucks on January 21?

Will Ethen Frank score for the Washington Capitals against the Vancouver Canucks, on Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the best bet are available below. Ethen Frank Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canucks Anytime Goal Odds: +380 (Bet $10 to win $38.00 if he scores a goal) Frank Goals Betting Stats Through 39 games, Frank has 20 points, including four multi-point contests. Frank has scored in eight of 39 games this season, and had multiple goals in three of tho...

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Will Aliaksei Protas Score a Goal vs. the Vancouver Canucks on January 21?

Is Aliaksei Protas going to score a goal on Wednesday, when his Washington Capitals meet the Vancouver Canucks at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the best call. Aliaksei Protas Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canucks Anytime Goal Odds: +270 (Bet $10 to win $27.00 if he scores a goal) Protas Goals Betting Stats Protas has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 47 games, Protas has 32 points, inc...

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Will Simon Holmstrom Score a Goal vs. the Seattle Kraken on January 21?

When the New York Islanders face the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, is Simon Holmstrom likely to light the lamp? Stats and info to help you make the right call are provided in this article, so take a look before the game starts at 9:30 PM ET. Simon Holmstrom Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Kraken Anytime Goal Odds: +330 (Bet $10 to win $33.00 if he scores a goal) Holmstrom Goals Betting Stats Holmstrom has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one t...

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How to Watch Washington State Cougars vs. San Diego Toreros: Live Stream or on TV

The Washington State Cougars (8-12, 3-4 WCC) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they visit the San Diego Toreros (8-12, 2-5 WCC) on January 21, 2026 at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Washington State dropped its most recent game to San Francisco, 85-80, on Sunday. Eemeli Yalaho was its leading scorer with 21 points. San Diego won its previous game against Bethesda (CA), 113-67, on Saturday. Tim Moore Jr. was its high scorer with 32 points. When is Washington State vs. San Diego a...

Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Oregon State: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Oregon State Beavers (10-11, 3-5 WCC) will look to end a three-game road slide when they square off against the Saint Mary’s Gaels (17-3, 6-1 WCC) on January 21, 2026 at University Credit Union Pavilion. On Saturday, in its last game, Saint Mary’s (CA) fell to Santa Clara 62-54. With 12 points, Paulius Murauskas was its leading scorer. Oregon State lost its previous game to Pacific, 81-64, on Saturday. Yaak Yaak led the way with 13 points, and also had five boards and one assist. When ...

Cal Baptist vs. Utah Tech: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Cal Baptist Lancers (13-6, 3-3 WAC) will look to build on an eight-game home win streak when they square off against the Utah Tech Trailblazers (10-10, 3-3 WAC) on January 21, 2026 at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center. Cal Baptist was victorious in its previous game versus Abilene Christian, 74-58, on Thursday. Martel Williams led the way with 23 points, plus seven rebounds and one assist. In its previous game, Utah Tech defeated Tarleton State on Saturday, 75-71. Its leading sc...

Grand Canyon vs. San Diego State: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The San Diego State Aztecs (13-4, 7-0 MWC) will attempt to extend a seven-game winning streak when they hit the road to take on the Grand Canyon Antelopes (11-6, 4-2 MWC) on January 21, 2026 at Global Credit Union Arena. In its most recent game, Grand Canyon beat Utah State on Saturday, 84-74. Makaih Williams scored a team-high 20 points (and contributed three assists and four rebounds). On Saturday, in its last game, San Diego State defeated New Mexico 83-79. With 21 points, Miles Byrd was ...

USC vs. Northwestern: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Northwestern Wildcats (8-10, 0-7 Big Ten) will visit the USC Trojans (14-4, 3-4 Big Ten) after losing four road games in a row. USC dropped its most recent game to Purdue, 69-64, on Saturday. Chad Baker-Mazara was its high scorer with 15 points. Northwestern dropped its most recent game to Nebraska, 77-58, on Saturday. Nick Martinelli was its top scorer with 22 points. When is USC vs. Northwestern and when does it start? This game between the Trojans and Wildcats will go down on Wedn...

Seattle U vs. Loyola Marymount: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Loyola Marymount Lions (11-10, 2-6 WCC) will visit the Seattle U Redhawks (13-7, 2-5 WCC) after losing four road games in a row. In its most recent game, Seattle U lost to Gonzaga on Saturday, 71-50. Its high scorer was Brayden Maldonado with 12 points. Loyola Marymount dropped its most recent game to Portland, 71-58, on Saturday. Jalen Shelley led the way with 19 points, plus 10 boards and two assists. When is Seattle U vs. Loyola Marymount and when does it start? This contest betwe...

Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Toronto Maple Leafs play the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. ET, and are -119 on the moneyline, with the latter at -101. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Maple Leafs (-119) Underdog: Red Wings (-101) Total: 6.5 Best Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Promo Codes How to Watch Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: TNT Location: Toronto, Ontario Venue: S...

Cal Baptist vs. Utah Tech Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Cal Baptist Lancers (13-6, 3-3 WAC) will try to extend a three-game win streak when they host the Utah Tech Trailblazers (10-10, 3-3 WAC) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center as 8.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is set at 142.5. Cal Baptist vs. Utah Tech Odds Cal Baptist odds to win: -427 Utah Tech odds to win: +326 Spread: Cal Baptist (-8.5) Total: 142.5 Cal Baptist vs. Utah...

Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Prediction: Spread, Total Points, Moneyline Picks – Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Northern Iowa Panthers (12-7, 4-4 MVC) are underdogs (+6.5) as they try to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Illinois State Redbirds (13-6, 5-3 MVC) at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at CEFCU Arena. The matchup airs on ESPNU. The matchup’s over/under is set at 131.5. Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Odds Illinois State odds to win: -299 Northern Iowa odds to win: +239 Spread: Illinois State (-6.5) Total: 131.5 Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa Prom...

Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Pepperdine Waves (6-14, 1-6 WCC) are heavy underdogs (by 29.5 points) to stop a four-game road losing streak when they visit the No. 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs (19-1, 7-0 WCC) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET. The matchup has an over/under set at 148.5 points. Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine Odds Gonzaga odds to win: -33333 Pepperdine odds to win: +4000 Spread: Gonzaga (-29.5) Total: 148.5 Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Wednesday, January...

Top Player Prop Bets for Thunder vs. Bucks on January 21, 2026

Sportsbooks have set player props for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo and others when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET. How to Watch Thunder vs. Bucks Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 9:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN, FDSWI, and FDSOK Live Stream: Fubo Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Venue: Fiserv Forum NBA Props Today: Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Props PT...

Top Player Prop Bets for Cavaliers vs. Hornets on January 21, 2026

Bookmakers have set player props for Donovan Mitchell, Miles Bridges and others when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET. How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Hornets Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN, FDSSE, and FDSOH Live Stream: Fubo Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Venue: Spectrum Center NBA Props Today: Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Props PTS REB AST ...

Top Player Prop Bets for Pistons vs. Pelicans on January 21, 2026

The Detroit Pistons visit the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Wednesday (tip at 8 p.m. ET). Those looking to place a player prop bet can find odds for Cade Cunningham, Trey Murphy III and others in this contest. How to Watch Pistons vs. Pelicans Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSDET, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+ Live Stream: Fubo Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Venue: Smoothie King Center NBA Props Today: Detroit P...

Avalanche vs. Ducks NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Jan. 21

The Colorado Avalanche face the Anaheim Ducks at Ball Arena on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET, and we have best bets suggestions below, if you’re considering a wager. Best Avalanche vs. Ducks Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche -120 38 G in 47 GP Martin Necas, Avalanche +155 22 G in 47 GP Brock Nelson, Avalanche +160 24 G in 47 GP Artturi Lehkonen, Avalanche +195 16 G in 47 GP Va...

Penguins vs. Flames NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Jan. 21

Are you looking for advice on the upcoming Pittsburgh Penguins-Calgary Flames game on Wednesday, Jan. 21? Best bets suggestions are provided in this article, so take advantage before the 9:30 p.m. ET opening faceoff. Best Penguins vs. Flames Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Sidney Crosby, Penguins +165 26 G in 48 GP Nazem Kadri, Flames +180 9 G in 49 GP Bryan Rust, Penguins +230 17 G in 44 GP Rickard Rakel...

Islanders vs. Kraken NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Jan. 21

The New York Islanders meet the Seattle Kraken at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, and if you’re considering placing a wager, we have best bets suggestions in this article. Best Islanders vs. Kraken Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Mathew Barzal, Islanders +220 11 G in 48 GP Anthony Duclair, Islanders +235 11 G in 46 GP Jordan Eberle, Kraken +235 17 G in 46 GP Anders Lee, Islanders +250 10 G in 49 GP J...