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Luka Doncic and Wemby Player Props for Big Early Season Spurs vs Lakers Clash on ESPN

Tonight on ESPN, it’s a monumental Spurs vs Lakers clash in Los Angeles, pitting San Antonio’s unicorn talent Victor Wembanyama (26.7 PPG, 13.7 RPG) against the firepower of a streaking Lakers squad (6-2) that should be welcoming back superstar Luka Doncic (41.3 PPG in four games) from a minor injury, setting the stage for an explosive Western Conference battle between two of the league’s top-tier teams. Let’s quickly review the game odds and Player props for Doncic, Wemby, and more Spurs vs L...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Ryan Poles Discussed Joe Tyron-Shoyinka and the Bears Trade Deadline Priorities

The dust has settled on the 2025 NFL trade deadline, and the Chicago Bears made one move, trading for defensive end Joe Tyron-Shoyinka—a move that sent a sixth-round pick to the Cleveland Browns, with Tyron-Shoyinka and a seventh-round selection coming to Chicago. You might not know much about the Bears’ newest pass rusher, but Ryan Poles told the local media today that he and the coaching staff liked Tyron-Shoyinka’s tape in Tampa Bay, where he spent the first four years of his career af...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Fantasy Football RB Rankings Week 10: Best Starts at Running Back

Fantasy Football  Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football RB rankings and projections for Week 10. “After nine weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football RB rankings are reflecting that.” 2025 Fantasy Football RB Rankings *As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of  4for4’s Fantasy Football Half-PPR RB rankings !  # Player FF Pts 1 Christian McCaffrey 21.1 2 Bijan R...

NFL

3 months ago | 0 reads

Player Prop Bets for Broncos vs. Raiders – November 6, 2025

The Denver Broncos (7-2) host the Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Empower Field at Mile High and will look to extend a six-game winning streak. The Broncos rank 13th in total offense this season (347.3 yards per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with 347.3 yards allowed per game. The Raiders rank fourth-worst in points per game (16.5), but they’ve been more productive on the other side of the ball...

3 months ago | 1 read

Fantasy Football QB Rankings Week 10: Best Starts at Quarterback

Fantasy Football  Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football QB rankings and projections for Week 10. “After nine full weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football QB rankings are reflecting that.” 2025 Fantasy Football QB Rankings *As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of  4for4’s Fantasy Football QB rankings ! # Player FF Pts 1 Josh Allen 21.4 2 Lamar Jackson 20.6 3 Justin Her...

NFL

3 months ago | 1 read

Indiana vs. Penn State Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – November 8, 2025

The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers (9-0), with college football’s 18th-ranked pass defense, square off against the Penn State Nittany Lions (3-5) and their 14th-ranked passing D on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The Hoosiers are major, 14.5-point favorites. The over/under for the contest is 49.5 points. Indiana vs. Penn State Favorite, Moneyline, Total Spread favorite: Hoosiers (-14.5) Moneyline: Hoosiers (-649), Nittany Lions (+470) Total: 49.5 points Best Indiana vs. Penn State Promo Code...

3 months ago | 1 read

Look Who Has the NFL’s Hottest Offense

OK, so the Chicago Bears didn’t make a big splashy move at the NFL Trade Deadline. But at least they still have Ben Johnson as their head coach. Don’t look now, but the Bears have one of the hottest offenses running as we enter Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season. Overall, it has been the most explosive in the league to this point. And it has me so thankful that Ben Johnson chose to coach the Bears instead of taking his talents elsewhere: the Bears offense ranks since week 3: Sack ra...

3 months ago | 2 reads

The Best Comeback in Years, Defense Steps Up Huge, A Lesson Learned, and Other Bulls Bullets

Fun Fact: The Chicago Bulls’ 24-point comeback win over the Philadelphia 76ers is the franchise’s largest since February 17, 2021, when they erased a 25-point deficit against the Detroit Pistons. Even Funner Fact: The Chicago Bulls are 7-1 and sit alone at the top of the Eastern Conference. The first of last night’s game was a good old-fashioned beatdown. They looked downright stunned by Philadelphia’s aggressiveness in transition and on the glass. They also had zero answers for Ty...

3 months ago | 3 reads

CFP Odds: Ohio State Heavily Favored To Win It All, Miami’s Chances Take A Major Hit

The first College Football Playoff poll of the 2025 season is out! Unsurprisingly, Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M lead the way in the CFP odds following the release of the first set of rankings. How did the new poll affect the rest of the contenders? How far did Miami fall after a disappointing ranking? Let’s look at the latest CFP odds as the first official batch of rankings is out. Oct 25, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kad...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Yikes: The 2026 Cubs Are Projected to Hit Way Fewer Home Runs

When the book closed on the 2025 regular season, the Chicago Cubs had launched an impressive 223 home runs, 6th most in MLB (3rd most in the NL). That was 53 homers more than they hit in 2024, 27 more than they hit in 2023, and 64(!) more than they hit in 2022. 2025 MLB Team Home Run Leaders Yankees: 274 HRs Dodgers: 244 HRs Mariners: 238 HRs Angels: 226 HRs Mets: 224 HRs Cubs: 223 HRs Athletics: 219 HRs (Mickey Mouse ballpark) D-Backs: 214 HRs ...

3 months ago | 9 reads

Colston Loveland Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

Rookie tight end Colston Loveland has been all the buzz in Chicago since his breakout performance against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, which included a dramatic 58-yard game-winning touchdown catch and run. Now he’s getting some national love after being named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week on Wednesday. Loveland caught six passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday in a thrilling 47-42 win for the Bears in Cincinnati. . @colstonlovelan1 has arrived ‼️ pic.twitter...

3 months ago | 7 reads

Will Kiefer Sherwood Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on November 5?

On Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET, the Vancouver Canucks play the Chicago Blackhawks — will Kiefer Sherwood score a goal? There are stats and trends in this article, to help you make the right call. Kiefer Sherwood Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +225 (Bet $10 to win $22.50 if he scores a goal) Sherwood Goals Betting Stats Sherwood has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). In 14 games played this se...

3 months ago | 3 reads

Will Connor Bedard Score a Goal vs. the Vancouver Canucks on November 5?

Will Connor Bedard score for the Chicago Blackhawks versus the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday? Stats and trends are available here, to help you make the best bet before the puck drops at 10:00 PM ET. Connor Bedard Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canucks Anytime Goal Odds: +185 (Bet $10 to win $18.50 if he scores a goal) Bedard Goals Betting Stats In one game Bedard has played with a set points prop (out of two opportunities), he’s eclipsed the prop total. Bedard has registered a point ...

3 months ago | 4 reads

Will Frank Nazar Score a Goal vs. the Vancouver Canucks on November 5?

At 10:00 PM ET on Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks will play the Vancouver Canucks — is Frank Nazar going to score a goal? Insights and trends are available below, to assist you in making the right bet. Frank Nazar Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Canucks Anytime Goal Odds: +235 (Bet $10 to win $23.50 if he scores a goal) Nazar Goals Betting Stats Nazar has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (two total opportunities). Nazar has recorded a point...

3 months ago | 5 reads

Will Brock Boeser Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on November 5?

When the Vancouver Canucks meet the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday (at 10:00 PM ET), is Brock Boeser going to score? We have stats and info to help you make the right wager here. Brock Boeser Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +185 (Bet $10 to win $18.50 if he scores a goal) Boeser Goals Betting Stats Boeser has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop (one total opportunity). Through 12 games played this season, Boeser ha...

3 months ago | 4 reads

Will Jake DeBrusk Score a Goal vs. the Chicago Blackhawks on November 5?

Is Jake DeBrusk likely to score a goal on Wednesday, when his Vancouver Canucks play the Chicago Blackhawks at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and info are provided here, to help you make the best wager. Jake DeBrusk Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +195 (Bet $10 to win $19.50 if he scores a goal) DeBrusk Goals Betting Stats DeBrusk has eclipsed his points prop bet in each game he’s played with a set points prop. DeBrusk has registered five points this season, all from ...

3 months ago | 5 reads

Darius Slayton Fantasy Week 10: Projections vs. Bears, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Wide receiver Darius Slayton faces a matchup against the 25th-ranked passing defense in the NFL (237.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 10, when his New York Giants play the Chicago Bears, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. With his upcoming game versus the Bears this week, should Slayton be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We dissect the stats and trends below. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Darius Slayton Week 10 Game Info Let’s g...

3 months ago | 8 reads

Jaylen Warren Fantasy Week 10: Projections vs. Chargers, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren will match up with the 17th-ranked rushing defense of the Los Angeles Chargers (109.7 yards conceded per game) in Week 10, at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday. Is Warren’s game versus the Chargers this week a good time to start him in fantasy? Below, we highlight his relevant fantasy numbers. Sign up for Fubo to watch the NFL, live sports and entertainment without cable! Jaylen Warren Week 10 Game Info Let’s go into some of the upcoming game’s vital...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Stray Thoughts on Pitcher Aging and the Advent of Free Agency

This is kind of a stray point or two that was borne out of tweets I saw about Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s impressive postseason performance, and the advent of free agency. Yoshinobu Yamamoto this year was unbelievable and worthy of MVP honors. But before you say his was the best World Series pitching performance ever, just remember that back in 2014, Madison Bumgarner was even better: People need to stop being prisoners of the moment. Madison Bumgarner 2014 WS MVP 21 IP, 2-0, 0.43 ERA, 21 K...

MLB

3 months ago | 0 reads

WATCH: Every Trick Play Ben Johnson Has Run in 2025

So the Chicago Bears didn’t make a splashy, high-priced addition at the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline. The Bears still have Ben Johnson as their head coach. And even with a 5-3 start under their belt, you do not have to work hard to make an argument that the best is still yet to come for this team. Even still … the first eight weeks are the most fun I’ve had watching this team in a while. Admittedly, much of that is rooted in the head coach’s innovative play-calling and the execution of an offe...

3 months ago | 1 read

NFC North Odds See Packers, Lions in Tight Race for Division Title

The NFC North is shaping up to be one of the toughest and most interesting divisions in the NFL . Who wins the division? Check out the odds as we head into week 10 of the season. Get a $500 bonus with promo DUNK on BN Fantasy! NFC North Odds The Packers are just ahead of the Lions when it comes to odds to win the division. Check out the odds to win the NFC North below. NFC North Champ Odds Green Bay Packers +110 Detroit Lions +125 Chicago Bears +900 Minnesota Vikings +1700 ...

3 months ago | 2 reads

Let’s Talk About the Blackhawks Skating Seven Defensemen (and Blue Line Development)

The development of the Blackhawks’ top prospects has been the focus of the organization for the past three years. In an ideal world, a team doesn’t want to rush a young player into being forced to play more than they’re ready for in the NHL. And, ideally, a team can insulate young defensemen with experience and create situations where both learning and success can co-exist. Unfortunately, the Blackhawks didn’t have the organizational depth to provide a sheltered NHL initiation to Kevin Ko...

3 months ago | 1 read

NFL Trade Deadline Recap, Ryan Poles Did a Smart Thing, Ready For Week 10, and Other Bears Bullets

That first week adjusting after turning back the clock an hour is getting more challenging as I get older. The NFL Trade Deadline is in the rearview mirror. And while the Chicago Bears made a trade, they didn’t make any blockbusters. Frankly, I am OK with that because this isn’t a team that is one player away from getting to where it wants. Plus, it has some salary cap stuff to clean up this upcoming offseason. Even without a splashy move at the deadline, these Bears should be competiti...

3 months ago | 1 read

Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code NATION for $2K Bonus Including MIN at NYK, OKC at POR

It’s the middle of the week, but you can lift your spirits with a Fanatics Sportsbook promo code. Use it for any game. Here is what you need to know. Jump on a $500 bonus with BN Fantasy Fanatics Sportsbook Promo With the Fanatics Sportsbook promo code NATION , you can earn up $2,000 in FanCash during your first ten days of betting. Bet up to $200 on your first wager of each day for the first ten days of having an account. If you lose that first bet, you will get that m...

NBA

3 months ago | 0 reads

NBA Odds for Wednesday Including Spurs at Lakers, T-Wolves at Knicks

It’s time to look at some NBA odds! We have a huge slate of games tonight across The Association with some of the game’s biggest stars in action. Here’s a look at some odds, game lines, totals, and more for all 11 matchups throughout the NBA this evening. Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with center Christian Koloko (10) in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kir...

3 months ago | 3 reads