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The Boston Celtics lost a nailbiter to the Philadelphia 76ers in their debut game of the ’25-26 NBA season. The game came down to the wire, with Payton Pritchard getting two attempts at a game winner in the final 10 seconds, but unable to get either to drop in a 117-116 loss. It always leaves […]
From CelticsBlog | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Indiana Pacers (0-0) are 7.5-point underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, FDSIN, and FDSOK. The matchup has an over/under of 230.5. Keep reading to find the best bets you can place on Thursday’s game, based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Thunder vs. Pacers Pick the Thunder (-7.5) to Cover The Thunder had 54 wins in 82 games against the spread last year. The ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 5 reads
The Denver Nuggets (0-0) are only 2-point underdogs against the Golden State Warriors (1-0) at Chase Center on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The game starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN and NBCS-BA. The over/under in the matchup is 232.5. Dig into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) in Thursday’s game, before you place an informed wager on the contest. How to Bet on Warriors vs. Nuggets Pick the Warriors (-2) to Cover The Warriors had 41 wins in 82 games against ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads
After a long summer, the wait is finally over as the Denver Nuggets face the Golden State Warriors to open Denver’s season in San… The post Preview: Denver Nuggets open the season in the Bay Area against the Golden State Warriors appeared first on Denver Stiffs .
From Denver Stiffs | 3 months ago | 5 reads
The San Antonio Spurs dismantled the Dallas Mavericks and claimed initial bragging rights in the season’s first Texas tussle. On a stage featuring two of the NBA’s brightest attractions, Victor Wembanyama was shining brightest and spoiled Cooper Flagg’s pro debut. No De’Aaron Fox, Kelly Olynyk and Jeremy Sochan, no problem. Wembanyama made up for lost […]
From Pounding The Rock | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Tampa Bay Lightning meet the Chicago Blackhawks at 6:45 p.m. ET on Thursday, and if you’re considering making a wager, we have best bets suggestions below. Best Lightning vs. Blackhawks Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Jake Guentzel, Lightning +140 1 G in 6 GP Brayden Point, Lightning +140 2 G in 6 GP Nikita Kucherov, Lightning +150 2 G in 4 GP Brandon Hagel, Lightning +160 0 G in 6 GP Anthon...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 125-92 Wednesday night in Dallas. There was bound to be a presence announced in the season opener between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. Unfortunately for the home team, it wasn’t Cooper Flagg’s night to hold the bullhorn. Instead, it was Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 2 reads
If there’s one word to describe the Portland Trail Blazers’ opener to the 2025-26 season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, it’s “hard”. Portland played hard, fought hard, and charged hard down the floor all night. The ending to the game was also hard. Nursing a narrow lead for most of four quarters, the Blazers watched Minnesota […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 4 reads
With 10 minutes left in the third quarter, Deni Avdija barreled down the lane, buried his shoulder into Jaden McDaniels’ chest, discarded the All-Defensive wing, and converted an and one to bump the Portland Trail Blazers’ feisty single-digit lead to six. A small play among many over the course of three and a half quarters, […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 3 reads
With 10 minutes left in the third quarter, Deni Avdija barreled down the lane, buried his shoulder into Jaden McDaniels’ chest, discarded the All-Defensive wing, and converted an and one to bump the Portland Trail Blazers’ feisty single-digit lead to six. A small play among many over the course of three and a half quarters, […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 2 reads
After an off-season in which the Dallas Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the first pick in the NBA Draft, Wednesday night kicked off the 2025-26 NBA season in Big D. In what has become a recurring theme over the past few seasons, Dallas opened against the San Antonio Spurs, but were blown off their home […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers faced a stiff test in the opening game of their 2025-26 season, welcoming the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Moda Center in a Western Conference battle. Portland played fast, hard, and with energetic abandon, foiling Minnesota’s superior halfcourt offense by not letting the game slow down. It was like one team took […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 3 reads
In an outcome that no one expected, the Utah Jazz destroyed the Los Angeles Clippers 129-108. It was a wire-to-wire victory for the Jazz, who came out with an offensive output that crushed the Clippers’ will to make a comeback. To start, Will Hardy put out a surprise starting lineup that didn’t include Ace Bailey, […]
From SLC Dunk | 3 months ago | 5 reads
Victor Wembanyama has gotten hype from just about everyone in the basketball world leading up to the opening night of the NBA season. He backed it up on opening night by dominating the Dallas Mavericks with 40 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 blocks on 15-21 shooting in the San Antonio Spurs’ 125-92 victory. The superstar’s […]
From Pounding The Rock | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Dallas Mavericks lost their season opener in embarrassing fashion, falling to the San Antonio Spurs, 125-92. Victor Wembanyama exploded into the 2025-26 season with 40 points and 15 rebounds. Anthony Davis led a pathetic effort from Dallas, scoring 22 in defeat. The Mavericks played aggressively early, jumping out to a 6-2 lead on the […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Will Ilya Mikheyev score for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Tampa Bay Lightning, on Thursday at 6:45 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the best wager are available in this article. Ilya Mikheyev Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Lightning Anytime Goal Odds: +550 (Bet $10 to win $55.00 if he scores a goal) Mikheyev Goals Betting Stats Mikheyev’s four total points this season came from a pair of two-point contests. Mikheyev has scored in two of seven games this season, with mult...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads
When the Chicago Blackhawks face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday (at 6:45 PM ET), is Ryan Donato going to light the lamp? We have stats and info to help you make the right call in this article. Ryan Donato Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Lightning Anytime Goal Odds: +340 (Bet $10 to win $34.00 if he scores a goal) Donato Goals Betting Stats Donato has not yet eclipsed a points prop bet in any game he’s played this year (two opportunities with a set points prop). In seven games play...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Is Brayden Point likely to score a goal on Thursday, when his Tampa Bay Lightning face the Chicago Blackhawks at 6:45 PM ET? Stats and info are available in this article, to help you make the right bet. Brayden Point Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +130 (Bet $10 to win $13.00 if he scores a goal) Point Goals Betting Stats Point has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. In six games played this season, Point has recor...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 3 reads
When the Chicago Blackhawks play the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, is Tyler Bertuzzi going to light the lamp? Stats and trends to help you make the best wager are available below, so take advantage before the puck drops at 6:45 PM ET. Tyler Bertuzzi Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Lightning Anytime Goal Odds: +330 (Bet $10 to win $33.00 if he scores a goal) Bertuzzi Goals Betting Stats Out of two opportunities, Bertuzzi has exceeded his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a s...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Cleveland Cavaliers briefly held a fourth-quarter lead, but fell apart thanks to a 12-0 run by the New York Knicks. The Knicks came away with a 119-111 victory to open their season. The grades are based on what our expectations are for each of them. Donovan Mitchell 31 points, 12-25 shooting, 2-9 from three, […]
From Fear The Sword | 3 months ago | 3 reads
If anyone thought the Lakers wouldn’t miss LeBron James all that much, the team’s performance in the season-opener certainly killed that theory. The Lakers played poorly in all phases of the game against the Warriors. Offensively, they had long stretches where they just couldn’t put the ball in the basket. While one of the clearest examples […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Ladies and gentlemen, we are back! The Philadelphia 76ers opened their 2025-2026 season campaign vs. an all-too-familiar foe, the Boston Celtics. This matchup would look a bit different than what we are accustomed to. The Celtics will likely be without the face of their franchise, Jayson Tatum, for the duration of this season, due to […]
From Liberty Ballers | 3 months ago | 1 read
The 2025-26 Portland Trail Blazers season is upon us! Welcome to opening night, featuring a matchup between the Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here’s how to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (0-0) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) – Wed. Oct. 21 – 7:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Washington Wizards lost to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night, 133-120 on the road. Washington falls to 0-1 to start the season while Milwaukee starts off with a 1-0 record. Besides the fact that Bucks franchise player Giannis Antetokounmpo led his team with 37 points on 16-of-26 shooting, this game was a reunion of […]
From Bullets Forever | 3 months ago | 4 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks were able to take care of business and deny Khris Middleton a “revenge game” (I use revenge loosely), as they dispatched the Washington Wizards 133-120. Giannis had a spectacular performance with 37 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists, while Middleton led the Wizards with 23 points on 9/14 shooting. NBA.com Box Score […]
From Brew Hoop | 3 months ago | 3 reads