Chris Bengel

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Chris Bengel is a veteran sports writer with two decades of experience covering the NBA, NHL, and NFL for CBS Sports and 247Sports. He attended Rowan University where he earned a degree in journalism and is a tortured Philadelphia sports fan residing in Harrisburg, PA.

Latest Articles by Chris Bengel

Clippers PG James Harden celebrates after hitting a bucket in an NBA game.

James Harden Injury Update: Is Harden Playing Tonight vs. Knicks?

January 7, 2026

Get the latest James Harden injury update and find out whether he's is playing tonight vs. the Knicks, plus Harden’s stat projections on PrizePicks.

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Lakers F LeBron James guards Spurs C Victor Wembanyama in an NBA game.

Lakers vs. Spurs Prediction: A Wemby-LeBron Texas Throwdown

January 7, 2026

Spurs' center Victor Wembanyama and Lakers’ wing LeBron James top PrizePicks' Lakers vs. Spurs prediction and NBA picks for Wednesday, January 7.

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Rockets G Amen Thompson dribbles a basketball in an NBA game.

Suns vs. Rockets Prediction, NBA Picks for Monday, January 5: Amen Thompson Time

January 5, 2026

Rockets' wing Amen Thompson and Suns' big Mark Williams top PrizePicks' Suns vs. Rockets prediction and NBA picks for Monday, January 5.

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San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy warms up before a game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks vs. 49ers Spread Prediction for Week 18: Can 49ers Pull Off Home Win?

January 3, 2026

A prime-time Week 18 matchup sees the NFC West title on the line. Let's take a closer look at a Seahawks vs. 49ers spread prediction for Saturday.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Panthers vs. Buccaneers Prediction, Picks for Saturday: Chris Godwin to Produce?

January 3, 2026

In a battle for the NFC South title, find our Panthers vs. Buccaneers prediction and picks for Saturday, including PrizePicks projections for WR Chris Godwin.

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