Chris Bengel

Follow on

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

Duke Blue Devils F Cameron Boozer dribbles the ball during a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Siena vs. Duke Prediction on Spread for NCAA Tournament – 3/19/26

March 19, 2026

Check out our Siena vs. Duke prediction on the spread from PrizePicks Team Picks for the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 19.

Read article

TCU forward David Punch drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in 2026.

3 Best Thursday NCAA Basketball Picks on First Round Spreads, Totals

March 19, 2026

Find our expert NCAA basketball picks on the spread and over/under for the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 19.

Read article

SMU G Boopie Miller handles the ball vs. Miami (FL).

Miami (OH) vs. SMU Prediction, CBB Picks, Spread for NCAA Tournament – 3/18/26

March 18, 2026

Find our Miami (OH) vs. SMU prediction and NCAA Tournament play-in picks for Wednesday, March 18, headlined by G Boopie Miller, G Peter Suder, and more.

Read article

Mavericks F Naji Marshall dribbles upcourt vs. the Cavaliers.

Hawks vs. Mavericks Prediction, NBA Picks, Spread for Wednesday, March 18

March 18, 2026

Find our Hawks vs. Mavericks prediction and picks for March 18, including PrizePicks NBA projections for G Nickeil Alexander-Walker and F Naji Marshall.

Read article

Bucks F Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after suffering an injury during the first half an NBA basketball game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Update: Is Giannis Playing Tonight vs. Cavs?

March 17, 2026

Get the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update and if the Bucks PF is playing tonight vs. the Cavaliers, plus PrizePicks NBA picks for PG Kevin Porter Jr.

Read article