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Happy Black Friday to all who partake. My lady and I got out this morning. Feet are sore, but it was a good time. As you all eat a massive leftover plate with Eagles-Bears on your TV, why not funnel in a few questions for this week’s mailbag? And you know what? It doesn’t have […]
Green Bay Packers fans would love nothing more on this Black Friday afternoon than to see their oldest rivals lose a big game. With the Packers set to host the Chicago Bears next Sunday in Week 14, a Bears loss today would set up a massive contest next week that would surely help define the […]
The Blackhawks have lost four in a row, but their last two games have been tight contests against arguably the two hottest teams in the entire NHL. Chicago is 5-3-2 in their last 10 games. The Predators come in having won their last game! Which improves them to 2-6-2 in their last 10 games. Add the worst goal differential in the entire NHL (minus-26) and the fewest points in the entire NHL (18) and this stacks up as a good night for the Blackhawks to (hopefully) get right. The atmosp...
NFL WEEK 13: CHICAGO BEARS VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — There is nothing like a litmus test game against the defending Super Bowl champs to get your juices flowing on Black Friday WEEK 13 BEARS GAME DAY NOTEBOOK As of Friday morning, The Athletic’s NFL Playoff Simulator gives the Bears team a 54 percent chance of making the playoffs. A win against the Eagles would boost the team’s playoff odds to 74 percent. However, a loss would knock Chicago’s playoff probabilities down to 48 percent....
The Chicago Blackhawks look to end their four-game losing streak on Friday as they host the Nashville Predators at the United Center. The Predators limp into the weekend sitting second-to-last in the NHL by points percentage (.391), with only the Calgary Flames keeping them from claiming the league’s basement suite. Their recent form hasn’t helped matters — a 2-6-2 skid over their last 10 has done a lot of the damage — but they at least arrive with something resembling momentum after a 6–...
The NFL continues its takeover of Thanksgiving weekend with a big Bears vs Eagles matchup on Black Friday. In what is a very important contest for both, Saquon Barkley and Co. look to get back in the winners’ column after their upset loss to Dallas, while the Bears seek to retain first place in the NFC North with a win. Scoring first will go a long way in accomplishing this for both teams, so let’s take a quick look at the first touchdown odds for today’s massive Bears vs Eagles game in Philly...
The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced the inactives list for their 2025 NFL Week 13 game against the Chicago Bears. The following Eagles players WILL NOT PLAY: Lane Johnson, Xavier Gipson, Joshua Uche, A.J. Dillon, Mac McWilliams, Ty Robinson, and Sam Howell. Lane Johnson and Gipson were ruled out on the final injury report. Fred Johnson […]
The Chicago Bears (8-3) take on the Philadelphia Eagles (8-3) in a game with major playoff implications. Each squad has just announced their inactive players lists, and we have them right here. CHICAGO BEARS INACTIVES QB – Case Keenum (3rd QB) LB – T.J. Edwards LB – Noah Sewell LB – Ruben Hyppolite II DE […]
Each week, I dive into the film of the Eagles’ upcoming opponent to get a feel for who they really are. Think of it less as a stats preview and more as an overview of what shows up repeatedly on film, and what the Eagles will be facing. Usually, this is two articles, but due […]
The Philadelphia Eagles are going to beat the Chicago Bears on Black Friday because the Bears just aren’t that good. Yeah, they’re 8-3, the same record as the Eagles. But the Bears have allowed more points than they’ve scored this year. They rank 22nd in DVOA. I do think Ben Johnson is a good head […]
The Philadelphia Eagles issued their third and final official injury report in advance of their Week 13 Black Friday home game against the Chicago Bears. The Eagles ruled three players OUT: Lane Johnson, Xavier Gipson, and Myles Hinton. The Eagles seem to think Lane Johnson might be able to play in Week 15. Until then, […]
The Chicago Bears face their toughest test of the season later today when they take on the 2024 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams are (8-3), but the general narrative surrounding each team couldn’t be more different. Philly is considered one of the best teams in the NFC and a legit threat to get […]
Not surprisingly, the Boozer family showed up on Thanksgiving in the United Center to watch Cameron and Cayden compete against Arkansas. You may remember that Carlos played for the Bulls, but it probably didn’t occur to most of you (like it didn’t to us), that Cameron and Cayden had spent time in the United Center […]
Owing to the timing and the holiday, I didn’t really have a chance to sit with my thoughts on the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease, and comment a little more completely on how it struck me. On the whole, I agree with a lot of what Michael said , about the Cubs “missing” on Cease not really bothering me … so long as the Cubs ACTUALLY step up and add one of the many, many other interesting front-half starting pitchers available in free agency or trade this offseason. I think it’s importan...
Yesterday’s NFL schedule featured a triple-header of Thanksgiving football. Today is a lighter day of leftovers and just one football game. The Chicago Bears visit the Philadelphia Eagles in the league’s newest traditional day of football – Black Friday. It may be just one game, but the league is bringing it with a matchup featuring […]
Here is a more recent Cubs photo, sent to me by BCB reader Clark Addison. What do we know about this photo? It’s 2015, because the “14” patch honoring Ernie Banks was worn only in that season. You’ll recognize, of course, Joe Maddon, Javier Báez and Anthony Rizzo. But who are the catcher and the […]
When I think about the Cubs’ offseason starting pitching targets, my brain first goes to the free agents. Dylan Cease , Shane Bieber , and Jack Flaherty may be off the board, but Framber Valdez, Ranger Suarez, Tatsuya Imai, and Michael King (among others) are still out there and remain attractive fits for the 2026 Cubs rotation. Beyond them, we often discuss the trade candidates. Tarik Skubal (too costly to acquire) and Freddy Peralta (won’t be traded to the Cubs) are probably not on...
The Philadelphia Eagles are now 8-3 heading into their Week 13 matchup against the Chicago Bears (8-3) on Black Friday — an NFC matchup available to stream by an international audience via Prime Video. The Eagles will wear their all black uniforms for the first, and only, time this season, and will host the Bears […]
After a needed three-day break, the well-fed Chicago Bulls will gear up for another back-to-back set. Things tip off tonight in Charlotte before they fly to Indiana for a matchup with the 2-16 Pacers. This marks their FOURTH back-to-back draw of November. Ballin' on Black Friday. ⏰ 6:30 pm CT 📺 @CHSN__ 📻 @670TheScore 💻 https://t.co/zP1QPCahjm @MotorolaUS | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/AbajK1BonZ — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 28, 2025 While the schedule isn...
Yesterday’s Thanksgiving schedule featured a triple-header of NFL games. Today, the league gives us a light menu of just one stand-alone game featuring the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams enter Week 13 with 8-3 records and sitting in first place in their respective divisions. This game might prove to be the game […]
The Chicago Bears sit at 8-3 and everything seems to be pointed in the right direction. The Philadelphia Eagles sit at 8-3 and everything seems to be heading in the wrong direction. Two teams with very different vibes, but also two teams with very different goals at the start of the 2025 season. This is, […]
Will Ryan O’Reilly score for the Nashville Predators versus the Chicago Blackhawks, on Friday at 8:00 PM ET? Stats and trends to help you make the right wager are provided below. Ryan O’Reilly Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +320 (Bet $10 to win $32.00 if he scores a goal) O’Reilly Goals Betting Stats In every game O’Reilly has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded the prop total. Through 23 games, O’Reilly has 16 points, includin...
When the Nashville Predators face the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday (at 8:00 PM ET), is Matthew Wood going to light the lamp? We have stats and trends to help you make the right call below. Matthew Wood Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Blackhawks Anytime Goal Odds: +370 (Bet $10 to win $37.00 if he scores a goal) Wood Goals Betting Stats Wood has put up a point in seven games this season. He has posted two multiple-point games. Wood has scored in four of 16 games this season, with multip...
At 8:00 PM ET on Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks will face the Nashville Predators — is Tyler Bertuzzi going to score a goal? Insights and statistics are provided here, to assist you in making the right call. Tyler Bertuzzi Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal) Bertuzzi Goals Betting Stats Bertuzzi has eclipsed his points prop bet in one game he’s played with a set points prop. Through 20 games, Bertuzzi has 20 poin...
Will Ryan Donato score for the Chicago Blackhawks versus the Nashville Predators, on Friday at 8:00 PM ET? Stats and info to help you make the right wager are available in this article. Ryan Donato Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators Anytime Goal Odds: +310 (Bet $10 to win $31.00 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). Donato has put up a point in ni...