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Cost-Cutting Hits Marquee Sports Network, Raising Questions About the Chicago Cubs

Major changes are coming for Marquee Sports Network, per a report in the Chicago Sun-Times . The Regional Sports Network co-owned by the Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group is the TV and streaming home of the team’s games and associated content, and, going forward, it seems like things are scaling back considerably. The network’s GM, Diane Penny, is out, as are content director Tony Andracki and reporter Andy Martinez: Cubs' Marquee Sports Network eliminates GM position among...

2 months ago | 1 read

Blackhawks November By the Numbers

Yesterday I wrote about the degree to which Connor Bedard dominated the month of November . The Blackhawks had a nice month overall as a team, even with the five-game skid included. Here are a few other nuggets from the month that are noteworthy. Noteworthy Blackhawks Team Stats As a team, the Blackhawks finished the month ranked second in the NHL on the power play at 31.6 percent. The Blackhawks averaged 3.14 goals per game, which ranked 10th in the NHL for the month of N...

2 months ago | 2 reads

Top Player Prop Bets for Timberwolves vs. Pelicans on December 2, 2025

You can see player prop bet odds for Julius Randle, Trey Murphy III and others on the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans heading into their matchup at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center. How to Watch Timberwolves vs. Pelicans Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: FDSNX, Gulf Coast Sports, and Pelicans+ Live Stream: Fubo Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Venue: Smoothie King Center NBA Props Today: Minnesota Timberwolves ...

2 months ago | 2 reads

Top Player Prop Bets for 76ers vs. Wizards on December 2, 2025

Player prop bet odds for Tyrese Maxey and others are listed when the Philadelphia 76ers host the Washington Wizards at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. How to Watch 76ers vs. Wizards Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: NBCS-PH and MNMT Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena NBA Props Today: Philadelphia 76ers Tyrese Maxey Props PTS REB AST 3PM 31.5 (Over: -112) 4.5 (Over: +108...

2 months ago | 4 reads

Will Adrian Kempe Score a Goal vs. the Washington Capitals on December 2?

At 10:30 PM ET on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Kings will meet the Washington Capitals — is Adrian Kempe going to score a goal? Insights and statistics are provided here, to assist you in making the right bet. Adrian Kempe Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Capitals Anytime Goal Odds: +175 (Bet $10 to win $17.50 if he scores a goal) Kempe Goals Betting Stats Out of two opportunities, Kempe has gone over his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. In 25 games played thi...

2 months ago | 3 reads

Will Kevin Fiala Score a Goal vs. the Washington Capitals on December 2?

Will Kevin Fiala score for the Los Angeles Kings against the Washington Capitals, on Tuesday at 10:30 PM ET? Stats and info to help you make the best bet are provided below. Kevin Fiala Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Capitals Anytime Goal Odds: +170 (Bet $10 to win $17.00 if he scores a goal) Fiala Goals Betting Stats In each game Fiala has played with a set points prop — two opportunities — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 25 games played this season, Fiala has recorded 18 poin...

2 months ago | 7 reads

Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal vs. the Los Angeles Kings on December 2?

Is Alexander Ovechkin going to score a goal on Tuesday, when his Washington Capitals play the Los Angeles Kings at 10:30 PM ET? Stats and trends are available in this article, to help you make the right wager. Alexander Ovechkin Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Kings Anytime Goal Odds: +160 (Bet $10 to win $16.00 if he scores a goal) Ovechkin Goals Betting Stats Ovechkin has not yet exceeded a points prop bet in a game this season. Through 26 games, Ovechkin has 25 points, including sev...

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2 months ago | 0 reads

Will Jack Eichel Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on December 2?

On Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET, the Vegas Golden Knights play the Chicago Blackhawks — will Jack Eichel light the lamp? There are stats and insights here, to help you make the right call. Jack Eichel Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +135 (Bet $10 to win $13.50 if he scores a goal) Eichel Goals Betting Stats In each game Eichel has played with a set points prop — two opportunities — he’s gone over the prop total. Through 25 games, Eichel has 32 points, including ...

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2 months ago | 0 reads

The Late-Inning Relief Market, Young Cubs Bats, Ponce, and Other Cubs Bullets

It’s a snow day for the kids, which means I lose about 10% of my brain capacity today … It seems someone REALLY wanted everyone to know that the Mets were still in on Edwin Diaz after the Devin Williams signing , because there were a dozen of these reports immediately after work broke on the deal: Source says this does not preclude the Mets from re-signing Edwin Diaz. https://t.co/opfAwLpnQX — Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) December 2, 2025 The Mets are still interested in r...

2 months ago | 3 reads

Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri Promo NATION Gets $300 Bonus Including OKC at GSW

Yesterday, we saw Missouri sports betting go live! If you missed the first day, it’s okay. You can still get a Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri promo code. Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri Promo NATION With the Fanatics Missouri promo code NATION, you can earn up to $300 in FanCash over your first three days with the sportsbook. Register with Fanatics MO . Use promo code NATION. Make your first deposit. Bet $10, Get $100 in FanCash. Do the same thing on days 2...

2 months ago | 4 reads

Goalie Rankings, Spellacy’s USA Invite, a Wirtz HOF Nomination, and Other Blackhawks Bullets

There were some interesting comments about goaltending — including the Blackhawks current situation (and tonight’s opponent) — out there on Monday, so let’s start our Tuesday between the pipes. Jesse Granger at The Athletic ranked the goaltending tandems around the NHL thru the month of November. He has the Blackhawks ranked No. 8 in the league overall. Here’s what he wrote about the Blackhawks’ goaltending situation: The start to the Spencer Knight era in Chicago couldn’t be going much...

2 months ago | 4 reads

Nevada vs. UCSD: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The UCSD Tritons (7-0) will try to extend a seven-game win streak when they hit the road to play the Nevada Wolf Pack (5-3) on December 2, 2025 at Lawlor Events Center. Nevada was victorious in its previous game against San Francisco, 81-65, on Friday. Corey Camper Jr. starred with 22 points, and also had three boards and six assists. In its previous game, UCSD defeated Towson on Wednesday, 87-73. Leo Beath scored a team-high 16 points (and added two assists and five boards). When is Nevad...

2 months ago | 2 reads

Cal vs. Utah: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The California Golden Bears (6-1) will look to continue a three-game winning streak when they host the Utah Utes (6-2) on December 2, 2025 at Haas Pavilion. Cal was victorious in its most recent game against UCLA, 80-72, on Tuesday. Chris Bell was its high scorer with 22 points. Utah won its most recent game against Ole Miss, 75-74, on Thursday. Don McHenry was its leading scorer with 27 points. When is Cal vs. Utah and when does it start? This contest between the Golden Bears and Utes i...

2 months ago | 2 reads

Saint Louis vs. Loyola Marymount: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Loyola Marymount Lions (7-2) battle the Saint Louis Billikens (6-1) at Gersten Pavilion on December 2, 2025. Saint Louis dropped its most recent game to Stanford, 78-77, on Friday. Trey Green led the way with 15 points, plus six boards and two assists. Loyola Marymount dropped its previous game to Stony Brook, 71-68, on Friday. Rokas Jocius was its top scorer with 22 points. When is Saint Louis vs. Loyola Marymount and when does it start? This contest between the Billikens and Lions ...

2 months ago | 0 reads

Kentucky vs. North Carolina: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The North Carolina Tar Heels (6-1) take on the Kentucky Wildcats (5-2) at Rupp Arena on December 2, 2025. Kentucky won its previous game versus Tennessee Tech, 104-54, on Wednesday. Denzel Aberdeen starred with 16 points, and also had two rebounds and four assists. In its most recent game, North Carolina lost to Michigan State on Thursday, 74-58. Caleb Wilson scored a team-high 18 points (and contributed one assist and seven boards). When is Kentucky vs. North Carolina and when does it sta...

2 months ago | 2 reads

How to Watch USC Trojans vs. Oregon Ducks: Live Stream or on TV

The Oregon Ducks (4-3, 0-0 Big Ten) hope to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the USC Trojans (7-0, 0-0 Big Ten) on December 2, 2025 at Matthew Knight Arena. The contest airs on FS1. USC won its previous game against Arizona State, 88-75, on Wednesday. Chad Baker-Mazara was its high scorer with 23 points. Oregon dropped its most recent game to Creighton, 76-66, on Thursday. Sean Stewart led the way with 18 points, plus seven boards and zero assists. When is USC vs. Oregon and ...

2 months ago | 3 reads

Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline – Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The Florida Panthers are solid favorites (-162) at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs (+137) on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Panthers (-162) Underdog: Maple Leafs (+137) Total: 6 Best Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Promo Codes How to Watch Panthers vs. Maple Leafs Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Sunrise, Florida Venue: Amerant Bank ...

2 months ago | 2 reads

Lightning vs. Islanders Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders face off on Tuesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, and the bookmakers like the away team (-142) over the host (+119). Watch the NHL on Fubo! Lightning vs. Islanders Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Lightning (-142) Underdog: Islanders (+119) Total: 6 Best Lightning vs. Islanders Promo Codes How to Watch Lightning vs. Islanders Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ Location: Elmont, New...

2 months ago | 2 reads

Top 25 College Basketball Picks and Best Bets: December 2

Top 25 teams will take the court across seven games on Tuesday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Florida Gators taking on the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. How to Bet on Top 25 Games Top 25 Games for December 2 No. 15 Florida Gators at No. 4 Duke Blue Devils Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Date: Wednesday, December 3 Spread: Duke (-7.5) Total: 157.5 Moneyline: Blue Devils -345, Gators +275 Prediction: Duke 81, Florida 73 No. 5 UConn Huskies at No. 21 Ka...

2 months ago | 0 reads

Lipscomb vs UT Martin Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 4

The Lipscomb Bisons (2-5) will look to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the UT Martin Skyhawks (2-4) on December 4, 2025 at Allen Arena. Lipscomb vs. UT Martin NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Nashville, Tennessee Venue: Allen Arena Last Game For Each Team In their last game, Lipscomb fell short in a 68-55 defeat versus Tennessee Tech. The Bisons were led by Molly Heard, who finished with 16 points, while ...

2 months ago | 0 reads

Pennsylvania vs Maine Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 4

The Pennsylvania Quakers (5-3) take the court against the Maine Black Bears (3-5) on December 4, 2025. Pennsylvania vs. Maine NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 6 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Venue: The Palestra Last Game For Each Team Pennsylvania suffered defeat by a final score of 81-63 in their last game against Texas. Leading the way on offense for the Quakers was Mataya Gayle, who wound up with 12 points. Katie Collins posted ...

2 months ago | 0 reads

Tennessee Tech vs Samford Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 4

The Samford Bulldogs (4-6) will try to stop a three-game road slide when they visit the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (5-2) on December 4, 2025 at Hooper Eblen Center. Tennessee Tech vs. Samford NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 12 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Cookeville, Tennessee Venue: Hooper Eblen Center Last Game For Each Team Tennessee Tech prevailed by a final score of 68-55 in their last game against Lipscomb. Leading the way on offense for the Golden...

2 months ago | 0 reads

Georgetown vs Villanova Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 4

Two streaking teams hit the court when the Georgetown Hoyas (5-2) host the Villanova Wildcats (6-2) on December 4, 2025. The Hoyas will put their four-game win streak on the line against the Wildcats, winners of four straight. Georgetown vs. Villanova NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: Peacock Where: Washington D.C. Venue: McDonough Arena Last Game For Each Team Georgetown earned a 94-67 win versus Towson in their last game. The team was led...

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Mississippi State vs Pittsburgh Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 4

The Mississippi State Bulldogs (7-1) will attempt to build on a seven-game home win streak when they square off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (6-4) on December 4, 2025 at Humphrey Coliseum. Mississippi State vs. Pittsburgh NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: SEC Network Where: Starkville, Mississippi Venue: Humphrey Coliseum Last Game For Each Team Mississippi State, led by Favour Nwaedozi with 11 points and seven rebounds, picked up a 66-5...

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SMU vs Arkansas Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Dec. 4

The SMU Mustangs (3-5) hit the court against the Arkansas Razorbacks (7-2) on December 4, 2025. SMU vs. Arkansas NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ACC Network Where: Dallas, Texas Venue: Moody Coliseum Last Game For Each Team SMU enters this matchup after an 83-70 win against Southern Miss. The Mustangs’ leading scorer was Zahra King, who finished with 23 points and two steals. With a final score of 69-51, Arkansas lost to Harvard the last ...

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