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Suddenly, the Bears have their cake and are eating it too. With a QB of the future in Justin Fields and the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, the future looks bright in Chicago. The wins keep coming too, as BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings are helping you turn $20 into $550 guaranteed this week! See here how each special promo works and how to claim…

So other than basketball (note that by just typing "basketball" you have now been blocked by Stack on Twitter), and eventually baseball season previews (Andrew's note: I'm getting to them... season starts on February 17th; next week, I will start the position previews; pre-season mail bag to follow), there's not a lot to talk about over here at…

Jason Logan's Bet Now, Bet Later column has reached the halfway mark of the NFL season. He's looking at a shootout between the Dolphins and Bears that will see its total rise quickly after Tua Tagovailoa and Miami's high-octane offense torched the Lions. We've reached the midway mark of the NFL season. Take a look at your bankroll. How's it…

The Chicago Bears own the NFL's No. 1 overall draft pick for the first time since 1947.Read on for our 2023 NFL Draft odds for the first overall pick. With the Houston Texans surprisingly rallying for a 32-31 Week18 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, the 3-14 Chicago Bears slid into theNo. 1 draft spot ahead of the 3-13-1 Texans. As a result, the…

Kirby Smart walked into the SoFi Stadium coach's room after Georgia's 65-7 rout of Texas Christian in Inglewood, California, on Monday night. And Smart saw his 10-year-old son, Andrew, bawling. "I'm like, 'Oh no, somebody's hurt his feelings,'" Smart said. "Somebody's thrown him down or done something to him. I said, 'Why are you crying? You're…

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State football's quest to find a starting quarterback for 2023 looms as one of the most pivotal position battles in the country this offseason. The battle between third-year Kyle McCord and second-year Devin Brown could be intense. The stakes are unquestionably massive for a team expecting to once again contend for a national…

Monday's college football championship between Georgia and TCU is a showcase for some of the best prospects entering this year's NFL draft (and also for Stetson Bennett IV). If you're curious which of the players in Monday's championship will be awkwardly hugging Roger Goodell in April and then dominating in the Sundays to come, here is a guide to…

The 2022 NFL season has come to an end. Here are things to take away from the final week of the season. Time is a Flat Circle The Kansas City Chiefs are once again the AFC's top seed, and Super Bowl favorites. The Chiefs are somewhat fortunate to have claimed the no.1 seed, as Week 17's no-contest between the Bills and Bengals afforded them the…

David Montgomery lines up in the Bears backfield this week for what could be his final game with the team. It could be the kind of emotional situation that leads to a big game and some fantasy owners could benefit. While most fantasy leagues are over by Week 18, there are still some going strong and using the week when starters in the NFL often…

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During the NFL season, Stadium sports betting analyst Nate Jacobson will break down every single point spread using lines as of Thursday morning. Here are his thoughts on the Week 9 slate. podcast that drops every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Spotify and Apple for episodes and follow Stadium Bets on Twitter for more sports betting…

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The Chicago Bears will be without staring quarterback Justin Fields in Week 18, with Nathan Peterman replacing him. Can the Bears survive this loss when Chicago hosts the Minnesota Vikings Sunday? Read on for our top Vikings vs. Bears pick. With the No. 1 NFL Draft pick still technically in play, the Bears (3-13) ruled out Fields with a hip injury…

Siri, play Boyz II Men, "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" because the NFL Week 18 Season Finale has got us feeling very emo. From the last snap of the Super Bowl until the first kickoff of the regular season, we long for the NFL's return. And when it finally arrives - even though the regular season is 18 weeks long - it seems like it's…

Philly remains an unsolvable problem for most teams, and Chicago's no exception. Check out our Eagles vs. Bears picks and predictions and find out where we like the NFL betting value at Soldier Field. The Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears square off in a Week 15 battle at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday. The Eagles and Bears meeting on the…

During the NFL season, Stadium sports betting analyst Nate Jacobson will break down every single point spread using lines as of Thursday morning. Here are his thoughts on the Week 18 slate. podcast that drops every Tuesday and Thursday. Spotify and Apple for episodes and follow Stadium Bets on Twitter for more sports betting content. Titans at…

As we head into the final week of the 2022 NFL season, it is about this time I normally begin to reflect on all the prior weeks and the key games that either turned my personal campaign into an overall winner or loser. This week, I didn't think about that at all. In fact, the tragedy that struck Damar Hamlin and the Buffalo Bills reminded me that…

A number of teams across the NFL have little to play for in the final week of the regular season, while others have plenty at stake. Read on for our Week 18 Over/Under NFL picks based on the top odds. In the Week 18 totals market, we're looking at the potential for some low-scoring affairs in NFC North rivalry games as well as an about-face…

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Heading into Week 18, the Vikings have been eliminated from being the number one seed in the NFC after their loss to Green Bay. However, they can still finish second in their conference with a win and a 49ers loss. The Bears have the second-worst record in football while riding a nine-game losing streak. With another loss and a Texans victory,…

There are still a number of meaningful NFL games this week, and the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions are faced with must-win matchups to have a chance to advance to the postseason. The pair of playoff hopefuls headline our top NFL Week 18 teaser picks based on the odds. Teasers allow bettors to move multiple spread and/or totals across key…

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Forget about Justin Fields' foot being stepped on or his left shoulder being separated. Forget about the Bears being a 3-12 team. If you're fortunate enough to have Fields and are in the finals or semifinals of a fantasy league then this is a must-play week with him. It could even be Fields' finest moment, although it would be difficult to top…

With the new year approaching, let's reflect and think about the things that made 2022 special. In sports, it's not just the amazing games and athletes that provide us daily entertainment and special moments to marvel at and celebrate. We also find exceptional storytelling in the books that will resonate far beyond their publication dates. As we…

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ATLANTA -- What does it take to be Number 1? With a berth in the College Football Playoff, Ohio State will have a chance to finish this season No. 1. But it will take two wins in the playoff, beginning with tonight's match-up against defending national champion and No. 1-ranked Georgia in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl national semifinal game here at…

How does a Michigan-Ohio State football rematch Jan. 9 in Southern California sound? It's only happening if the No. 2 Wolverines beat No. 3 TCU and the No. 4 Buckeyes upset No. 1 Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinals Saturday. And that clearly isn't the outcome most folks expect to see. In this week's''Polling Place,'' your home for…

Entering tonight's CFP Semifinal against Georgia in the Peach Bowl, Ohio State has faced the nation's top-ranked team in a post-season game four times. Today, we take a look at the matchups against those No. 1 teams, in which the Buckeyes have a 2-2 record. On New Year's Day 1973, a new college football attendance record was set with 106869 fans…

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With only four weeks left in the regular season, it can be tempting to overstate the role of motivation, or lack thereof, when handicapping remaining games. When the Patriots and Raiders matchup on Sunday, for instance, does New England have an edge because of its bubble status? Don't count on it. In that game and the more lopsided pairings on the…

This year certainly had its share of excitement for sports and sports bettors. Who saw the TCU Horned Frogs claiming the No. 3 seed in the college football playoffs or the San Diego Padres ousting the 111-win Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS? Did anybody have money on Rich Strike to win the Kentucky Derby? How about Justin Verlander to win the AL Cy…

No. 4 Ohio State (11-1) takes on No. 1 Georgia (13-0) on Saturday night in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinals at 8 p.m. COLUMBUS -- Which Ohio State football team shows up on Saturday night in Atlanta? The one that rolled through the first 11 games of the regular season? Or the team that got rolled for a second…

For many N.F.L. teams, these last two weeks of the regular season are crucial - either to their playoff hopes and seeding, or to securing future draft picks. The Bills are clinging to the A.F.C.'s top seed, which would give Buffalo home-field advantage in the playoffs, but they need to keep winning in order to prevent another January trek to…

ATLANTA - While basically every traditional power was either stubbing their toes or struggling with inferior opponents, Georgia was obliterating almost everyone in its path. Tennessee was a contender until the Bulldogs overwhelmed the Vols. LSU ended Alabama's playoff hopes, and was trounced by Coach Kirby Smart's juggernaut in the SEC Championship…

The Lions had a chance in Week 16 to push their record over.500 in December for the first time since 2017. Unfortunately, when the lights when on in Carolina, their defense wasn't prepared to slow down the Panthers' run game (43/320/3 - 7.4 yards per carry). Despite the loss, Detroit still has an outside chance of making the postseason. It must…

Kickoff: Noon, Saturday, Soldier Field, Chicago TV: CBS (Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta, AJ Ross) Radio: WBBM AM-780, FM-105.9 (Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, Mark Grote) Spanish Radio TUDN AM-1200, Latino Mix FM-93.5 (Omar Ramos, Miguel Esparza) NFL On SiriusXM: Bills broadcast 111, 384; Bears broadcast 138, 229 Latest Betting Line: Bills by 8 1/2…

Heading into the season this game looked to be a matchup between two elite teams, but Green bay didn't get the memo. With the struggling Packers facing a powerhouse Bills offense, our NFL player prop picks love Allen to dominate all game long. Josh Allen has been one of the best quarterbacks in prime time and his Buffalo Bills enter Sunday Night…

Georgia and Ohio State are set to face off in this year's Peach Bowl in the college football playoff for a spot in the national championship game. This will be Georgia's third playoff appearance while Ohio State will be making its fifth. Both teams have experience playing on the big stage so what can the Bulldogs take away from the Buckeyes'…

The first game of three on the NFL's Christmas Day features a top quarterback battle between Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, and Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. Read on for our top Rodgers-Tagovailoa prop picks based on the latest odds. Christmas Day football begins with a matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Miami…

As we inch closer to the end of the season, there remains a slew of underdogs worth targeting from week to week. The Chicago Bears play up to their competition and the Buffalo Bills, their Week 16 opponents, have struggled to cover of late. If you thought the battles on the gridiron were tough, wait until you see the internal struggles for NFL…

The Bears hung tough with the Eagles but couldn't pull off the upset in Week 15. They'll get another chance to take down one of the NFL's top teams this week, hosting the Bills with a chance to spoil Buffalo's dreams of a No. 1 playoff seed. To celebrate the huge matchup, FanDuel Sportsbook has a fantastic new Illinois promo: a risk-free bet of up…

Deep Dive: The VSiN staff closes out NFL Week 15 with its best bets for Monday night's Rams-Packers game. The frozen tundra of Lambeau Field will live up to its name on a cold night in Green Bay for the Los Angeles Rams vs. Green Bay Packers Week 15 finale. Baker Mayfield and the Rams are getting a touchdown head start against Aaron Rodgers and the…

Heading into the final third of the regular season, a number of teams are experimenting at quarterback. For Houston and Carolina, benching starters gives both franchises the chance to evaluate their backups. For the Jets, who are clinging to playoff contention, sitting Zach Wilson in favor of Mike White may be a way to keep the locker room from…

Gambling is in my blood. I like taking calculated chances. If you've been tailing my picks, we are up a decent chunk of units this NFL season. Suppose you're new here-welcome in. There's always room for more. Let's keep the good times rolling for a Week 15 Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles matchup. Justin Fields sat out with an illness…

The Panthers have leaned fully into a run-heavy approach but there's value among their backfield. See which tailback our NFL player prop picks are bullish on - and why - in Week 15. Now that I have my Saturday slate all handicapped, it's time to look at Sunday's prop market for Week 15. It's hard not to bet on a running back that is projected for…

The Philadelphia Eagles will try to take another big step towards clinching the top seed in the NFC when they face the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon. Philadelphia extended its winning streak to four games with its 48-22 win over the Giants last week. Chicago has lost six games in a row and is trying to avoid finishing at the bottom of the…

The Raiders will be looking to star receiver Davante Adams to hurt the Patriots Free NFL tips, best bets and analysis for Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season. Kansas City Chiefs to win & under 49.5 points 6pm Sunday 2pts 5-4 bet365 Chicago Bears+9.5 6pm Sunday 1pt 20-23 Boyles Las Vegas Raiders 9.05pm Sunday 2pts 17-20 Betfair Mike Williams over 64.5…

It will become: Win the Super-Bowl and if he does that, it will become he needs to win multiple Super Bowls. #weallwegot - The Habit Strategist™️ (@habitstrategist) December 17, 2022 Last week, the Eagles' offense continued to thrive and rushed for more than 250 yards in an easy 48-22 win over the New York Giants. When Philadelphia needed to go…

The Philadelphia Eagles clash with the Chicago Bears in what could be a lopsided matchup. Read on for our Eagles-Bears NFL pick based on the top odds. The Eagles boast the NFL's best record, and the Chicago Bears are the only NFC squad officially eliminated from playoff contention. The two teams will meet in Week 15. After three weeks of looking a…

In football - and just about any other sport - throughout the course of a full season, all the lucky and unlucky breaks, turnovers, bad calls and just about anything else one could think of evens out in the end. Anyone who has read this column even on a semi-regular basis throughout the past eight years knows I not only believe this, but I live by…