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Monday Night Football: Justin Herbert, Jalen Hurts Props for Eagles vs Chargers

Monday Night Football delivers a meaningful late-season clash. The Philadelphia Eagles (8-4) visit the Los Angeles Chargers (8-4) at SoFi Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC. The Eagles currently lead the NFC East by 2.5 games. The Chargers hold the top AFC wild-card spot. Both teams need a win to strengthen their playoff positioning. The biggest storyline remains Justin Herbert’s status. He suffered a fractured bone in his non-throwing hand last week against the Ra...

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Eagles vs Chargers First Touchdown Odds for Saquon Barkley and More

It’s time for Monday Night Football! The Eagles and Chargers wrap up the week tonight on the West Coast with playoff implications on the line for both squads. Who will come out on top in tonight’s primetime showdown? Here’s a look at some TD scorer odds for this evening’s matchup. Oct 19, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) enters the field before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ja...

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More on Munetaka Murakami’s Projections and the Cubs’ Involvement

When I saw something a few days ago, I parked it in a tab because it seemed so unlikely to impact the Cubs. After all, there hadn’t been any sourced connections between the Cubs and Munetaka Murakami, and the fit was very difficult to see if Murakami wasn’t a true third baseman. But then Bruce Levine wrote that the Cubs could in fact be considering Murakami as an option at third base, so I think there’s good reason to share that something I had parked. It’s Kiley McDaniel’s take at E...

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Collapse Continues, Depressing Stats, Time Off and Other Bulls Bullets

I didn’t catch the Bulls game last night as I was boots on the ground at Lambeau Field watching the Bears come up frustratingly short of pulling off an upset. And, well, I’m glad I didn’t. Another game down, and another ugly loss in the books for Billy Donovan’s crew. Bulls Bullets Yet again last night, the Bulls were plagued by turnovers. Josh Giddey and Coby White each had four, which accounted for over half of the team’s 15 giveaways. The Bulls average 15.1 turnovers per game, w...

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Best Missouri Sports Betting Apps for December 2025 Launch

There is a lot of buzz coming from the “Show Me State” as Missouri sports betting apps are live! One week ago, on December 1, the state joined the sports betting market! Let’s look at the best Missouri sports betting apps. Best Missouri Sports Betting Apps in December 2025 The legislation passed in Missouri in 2024 will allow for up to 14 sportsbooks. Six of those sports belong to casinos, six to professional sports teams, and there are two untethered licenses. DraftKings and Ci...

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Top Missouri Sportsbook Promos: 2025 MO Sports Betting Bonuses

The big day finally arrived, and Missouri sports betting has now been live for a week! What are the top Missouri sportsbook promos to claim now that you can wager legally? Let’s look at what bonuses you can score from the best sportsbooks now that you can place wagers online. New to sports betting? Check out our educational guides! Top Missouri Sportsbook Promos: 2025 MO Sports Betting Bonuses The state of Missouri could have up to 14 sportsbooks available, and the online sports...

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Silver Linings, Rookie Contributions, What It Means to Feel Pain Again, and Other Bears Bullets

I have no flowery intro today’s installment of BN Bears Bullets. There is too much to disect to be wordy elsewhere. Mondays are better when the Bears win. Air is fresher and more crisp. The sun shines a little more brightly than it usually does. Coffee tastes better. Folks in the comments section are kinder to each other. I missed not having a “Good, Better, Best” post to do last night. Sigh . WEEK 14 BEARS COVERAGE: Instant Grades | Game Recap | The Nightcap That one stun...

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Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri Promo NATION For Any Game Claims $300 Bonus Including Eagles vs Chargers

It’s a new week, and bettors are still flooding the Missouri sports betting market. You can get a Fanatics Missouri promo code for any game to earn $300 in FanCash over your first three days of an account. See the details below and odds for tonight’s Monday Night Football contest. Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri Promo NATION Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri has a bet and get offer available. It’s a solid Missouri sports betting promo for new users looking to get started. Registe...

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Brief Friend Michael Soroka is Signing with the Diamondbacks

Michael Soroka, we hardly knew ye. Acquired by the Cubs at the Trade Deadline and then injured immediately thereafter, Soroka didn’t get much of a chance to make an impression on us. Still, from what I saw of the stuff, it was really easy to dream. And really easy to want to see the Cubs take a flier on bringing back such a live arm, with the flexibility to pitch out of the rotation or the bullpen. But it’s not happening, as Soroka, who is still only 28, is signing another one-year d...

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BetMGM Missouri Bonus Code BNEWS1500 for $1,500 Bonus on 20% Deposit Match

It has been a week since Missouri sports betting went live, and you can still score a great BetMGM Missouri bonus code as a new user. Let’s look at the offer and some games on the sports schedule for Monday night. BetMGM Missouri Bonus Code BNEWS1500 Use the BetMGM MO bonus code to unlock a deposit bonus. Here are the details. Register today with BetMGM MO using BNEWS1500. Score a 20% deposit bonus. Make your first deposit… Get 20% in bonus funds for that d...

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A BAD Weekend, Vanacker Snubbed? Slaggert’s Role, Patience, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

One week ago, the Blackhawks came back from a three-goal deficit to blow the doors off the Anaheim Ducks in Chicago. The game was chippy. The two teams were chirping each other the entire 60 minutes. And the Blackhawks let them know what the final score was as they left the ice. One week later, Joel Quenneville may have dusted off his Michael Jordan “and I took that personally” meme collection and got his team ready to play. The Blackhawks didn’t get off the bus, and the Ducks didn’t take...

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How Kyle Tucker’s Free Agency Could Impact the Cubs’ Decision at Third Base

The odds that this chain of events actually plays out are extremely long. But it’s something I’ve been thinking about, and considered it fun enough – and at least plausible enough – to share. We know that Kyle Tucker’s free agency is not likely to touch upon the Chicago Cubs directly, outside of the post-second-round draft pick they’ll add when he signs elsewhere. The Cubs were never going to commit $300+ million to Tucker, and there have been no public indications that his market is so s...

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Will Chandler Stephenson Score a Goal vs. the Minnesota Wild on December 8?

Is Chandler Stephenson likely to score a goal when his Seattle Kraken play the Minnesota Wild on Monday? The puck drops at 10:00 PM ET — we can help you make the right call via the stats and insights provided here. Chandler Stephenson Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Wild Anytime Goal Odds: +400 (Bet $10 to win $40.00 if he scores a goal) Stephenson Goals Betting Stats Stephenson has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season. Through 26 games played this season, Stephens...

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Will Jordan Eberle Score a Goal vs. the Minnesota Wild on December 8?

Will Jordan Eberle score for the Seattle Kraken against the Minnesota Wild, on Monday at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right bet are provided here. Jordan Eberle Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Wild Anytime Goal Odds: +240 (Bet $10 to win $24.00 if he scores a goal) Eberle Goals Betting Stats In every game Eberle has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 26 games played this season, Eberle has recorded 16 points, w...

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Will Brandon Montour Score a Goal vs. the Minnesota Wild on December 8?

Will Brandon Montour score for the Seattle Kraken against the Minnesota Wild on Monday? Stats and trends are provided below, to help you make the right wager before the game starts at 10:00 PM ET. Brandon Montour Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Wild Anytime Goal Odds: +550 (Bet $10 to win $55.00 if he scores a goal) Montour Goals Betting Stats Montour has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Montour has recorded a point ...

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What are the Best Missouri Sports Betting Apps?

We are just a week into the Missouri sports betting launch, and bettors are busy wagering with their favorite apps. If you are late to the game, it’s okay. Let’s look at the best Missouri sports betting apps available in the state. Available Missouri Sportsbook Apps Sports betting went live in the Show Me State on December 1, which has brought several sportsbooks for bettors to choose from. The top Missouri sports betting apps can be accessed from anywhere in the state. Let’s look at...

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Caesars Sportsbook Missouri Promo BTOPMO WINS $150 for PHI vs LAC and More

Week two of Missouri sports betting is here, and get your hands on a Caesars Sportsbook Missouri promo code today. Check out the offer and a few games to watch tonight. Caesars Sportsbook Missouri Promo BTOPMO This Caesars Sportsbook MO offer is a bet and win promotion. You can wager just $5 as a new user on any game, and you get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Register with promo code BTOPMO. Make a deposit. Geolocation will confirm you can wager. Place a $...

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The Advent of the Winter Meetings, the Urgency of This Offseason, HOF, Wicks, and Other Cubs Bullets

All right. The holiday is here. The Winter Meetings. Time to start really popping off, baseball … Speaking of which, I wrote yesterday about the prepared-for-urgency with which the Cubs need to treat this week, even if it may wind up that it isn’t absolutely critical to get things done SPECIFICALLY this week. In short, if dominoes do start falling in certain sectors, the Cubs may have to leap quickly. They have a set of needs, and if they have strong market preferences, they can’t let t...

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Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Monday, December 8, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs play on Monday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, and the oddsmakers give the edge to the away team (-122) over the host (+102). Watch the NHL on Fubo! Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Lightning (-122) Underdog: Maple Leafs (+102) Total: 6 Best Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Promo Codes How to Watch Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: NHL...

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Texas vs. Michigan Citrus Bowl Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – December 31, 2025

In this season’s Citrus Bowl, the Michigan Wolverines are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4.5), against the Texas Longhorns. The action begins at 3 p.m. ET on December 31, 2025, airing on ABC from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. The over/under for the outing is 46.5 points. Texas vs. Michigan Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Longhorns (-4.5) Moneyline: Longhorns (-185), Wolverines (+154) Total: 46.5 points Best Texas vs. Michigan Promo Code How...

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Utah vs. Nebraska Las Vegas Bowl Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – December 31, 2025

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are huge underdogs (+14) in this season’s Las Vegas Bowl, where they will oppose the Utah Utes. The matchup will kick off from Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada on December 31, 2025, starting at 3:30 p.m. ETand airing on ESPN. The over/under is set at 49.5 in the contest. Utah vs. Nebraska Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Utes (-14) Moneyline: Utes (-649), Cornhuskers (+470) Total: 49.5 points Best Utah vs. Nebraska Promo Code How to Wa...

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Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest Duke’s Mayo Bowl Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – January 2, 2026

The oddsmakers think the Duke’s Mayo Bowl between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Wake Forest Demon Deacons will be a relatively tight one, with the Bulldogs favored by 3 points. Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina will host the matchup on January 2, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The over/under in this outing is 56.5 points. Mississippi State vs. Wake Forest Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Bulldogs (-3) Moneyline: Bulldogs (-148), Demon Deacons (+...

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Houston vs. LSU Texas Bowl Prediction: Odds, Picks, Best Bets – December 27, 2025

The LSU Tigers are the underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), in this year’s Texas Bowl, where they will face the Houston Cougars. NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas will host the matchup on December 27, 2025, starting at 9:15 p.m. ET on ESPN. An over/under of 43.5 points has been set for the contest. Houston vs. LSU Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Cougars (-3) Moneyline: Cougars (-142), Tigers (+120) Total: 43.5 points Best Houston vs. LSU Promo Code How to Wat...

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Duke vs. Arizona State Football Sun Bowl Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Dec. 31

The Sun Bowl will feature the Duke Blue Devils facing off against the Arizona State Sun Devils on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Looking to attend this game in person? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats . Duke vs. Arizona State Tickets & How to Watch Info Tickets: Get tickets to this game on Vivid Seats Game date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Game time: 2 p.m. ET Location: El Paso, Texas Venue: Sun Bowl TV channel: CBS Duke Offensive Insights The Blu...

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Louisiana Tech vs. Coastal Carolina Football Independence Bowl Tickets, Venue, Start Time – Dec. 30

The Independence Bowl will feature the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs matching up with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Looking to attend this game live? College football tickets are available on Vivid Seats . Louisiana Tech vs. Coastal Carolina Tickets & How to Watch Info Tickets: Get tickets to this game on Vivid Seats Game date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 Game time: 2 p.m. ET Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Venue: Independence Stadium TV channel: E...

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