Chris Bengel

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.

Articles by Chris Bengel

Spurs vs. Thunder Prediction, Spread, Game 1 Picks – 5/18/26

By Chris Bengel • May 18, 2026

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Storm vs. Fever Prediction, Spread, WNBA Picks for Sunday, May 17

By Chris Bengel • May 17, 2026

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Sabres vs. Canadiens Prediction, Winner, NHL Game 6 Picks – Saturday, May 16

By Chris Bengel • May 16, 2026

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Pistons Injury Report vs. Cavaliers Tonight: Huerter, LeVert, Robinson Updates

By Chris Bengel • May 15, 2026

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Spurs vs. Timberwolves Prediction, Spread, Game 6 Picks – 5/15/26

By Chris Bengel • May 15, 2026

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Golden Knights vs. Ducks Prediction, Winner, NHL Game 6 Picks – Thursday, May 14

By Chris Bengel • May 14, 2026

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Lynx vs. Wings Prediction, Spread, WNBA Picks for Thursday, May 14

By Chris Bengel • May 14, 2026

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Cavaliers vs. Pistons Prediction, Spread, Game 5 Picks – 5/13/26

By Chris Bengel • May 13, 2026

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Sabres vs. Canadiens Prediction, Winner, NHL Game 4 Picks – Tuesday, May 12

By Chris Bengel • May 12, 2026

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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Spread, Game 4 Picks – 5/11/26

By Chris Bengel • May 11, 2026

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Golden Knights vs. Ducks Prediction, Winner, Game 4 Picks – Sunday, May 10

By Chris Bengel • May 10, 2026

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Nationals vs. Marlins Prediction, MLB Picks for Sunday, May 10

By Chris Bengel • May 10, 2026

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Wings vs. Fever Prediction, Picks, Spread for Saturday, May 9

By Chris Bengel • May 09, 2026

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Hurricanes vs. Flyers Prediction, Winner, Game 3 Picks – Thursday, May 7

By Chris Bengel • May 07, 2026

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Top MLB Home Run Picks Today on PrizePicks – Thursday, May 7

By Chris Bengel • May 07, 2026

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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Is Edwards Playing Tonight vs. Spurs in Game 2?

By Chris Bengel • May 06, 2026

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Timberwolves vs. Spurs Prediction, Spread, Game 2 Picks – 5/6/26

By Chris Bengel • May 06, 2026

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Joel Embiid Injury Update: Is Embiid Playing Tonight vs. Knicks in Game 2?

By Chris Bengel • May 06, 2026

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NBA Playoffs Predictions for Conference Semis: Who Will Win Each Series?

By Chris Bengel • May 05, 2026

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Wild vs. Avalanche Prediction, Winner, Game 2 Picks – Tuesday, May 5

By Chris Bengel • May 05, 2026

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Raptors vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Spread, Game 7 Picks – Sunday, May 3

By Chris Bengel • May 03, 2026

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Top MLB Home Run Picks Today on PrizePicks – Saturday, May 2

By Chris Bengel • May 02, 2026

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Aaron Gordon Injury Update: Is Gordon Playing Tonight vs. Timberwolves?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 30, 2026

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Ayo Dosunmu Injury Update: Is Dosunmu Playing Tonight vs. Nuggets?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 30, 2026

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Rockies vs. Reds Prediction, MLB Picks for Thursday, April 30

By Chris Bengel • Apr 30, 2026

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Top MLB Home Run Picks Today on PrizePicks – Wednesday, April 29

By Chris Bengel • Apr 29, 2026

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Hawks vs. Knicks Prediction, NBA Playoff Picks, Spread – 4/28/26

By Chris Bengel • Apr 28, 2026

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Lakers vs. Rockets Prediction, Spread, Game 4 Picks – Sunday, April 26

By Chris Bengel • Apr 26, 2026

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Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, NBA Playoff Picks, Spread – 4/26/26

By Chris Bengel • Apr 26, 2026

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Thunder vs. Suns Prediction, NBA Playoff Picks, Spread – 4/25/26

By Chris Bengel • Apr 25, 2026

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Victor Wembanyama Injury Update: Is Wemby Playing Tonight vs. Trail Blazers?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 24, 2026

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Spurs vs. Trail Blazers Prediction, NBA Playoff Picks, Spread – 4/24/26

By Chris Bengel • Apr 24, 2026

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Kevin Durant Injury Update: Is KD Playing Tonight vs. Lakers?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 24, 2026

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Austin Reaves Injury Update: Is Reaves Playing Tonight vs. Rockets?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 24, 2026

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Early 2026 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Favorites After Draft's First Round

By Chris Bengel • Apr 24, 2026

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Cavaliers vs. Raptors Prediction, NBA Playoff Picks, Spread – 4/23/26

By Chris Bengel • Apr 23, 2026

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Jordyn Tyson NFL Draft Profile, NFL Comparison: Which Teams Could Take ASU WR?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 22, 2026

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Arizona Cardinals 2026 NFL Mock Draft & Needs: Francis Mauigoa at No. 3?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 21, 2026

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Alabama QB Ty Simpson NFL Draft Profile, Stats, NFL Comparisons

By Chris Bengel • Apr 21, 2026

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Best Monday NBA Playoffs Predictions Today – April 20

By Chris Bengel • Apr 20, 2026

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Magic vs. Pistons Prediction, NBA Playoff Picks, Spread – 4/19/26

By Chris Bengel • Apr 19, 2026

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NBA Playoff Predictions and Expert Picks for Saturday, April 18

By Chris Bengel • Apr 18, 2026

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Kristaps Porzingis Injury Update: Is Porzingis Playing Tonight vs. Suns?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 17, 2026

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Mark Williams Injury Update: Is Williams Playing Tonight vs. Warriors?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 17, 2026

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Is Ja Morant Leaving the Grizzlies? 3 Most Likely Next Teams for Ja

By Chris Bengel • Apr 17, 2026

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2026 NFL Draft: Who Will Be the First WR Selected?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 17, 2026

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NBA Playoff Predictions: Favorites to Win the Eastern, Western Conferences

By Chris Bengel • Apr 16, 2026

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Cubs vs. Phillies Prediction, MLB Picks for Monday, April 13

By Chris Bengel • Apr 13, 2026

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Nuggets vs. Spurs Prediction, Picks, Spread for Sunday, April 12

By Chris Bengel • Apr 12, 2026

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How Does the NBA Play-In Tournament Work? Format, Bracket, Schedule Explained

By Chris Bengel • Apr 12, 2026

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Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Prediction, MLB Pick for Saturday, April 11

By Chris Bengel • Apr 11, 2026

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Cavaliers vs. Hawks Prediction, Picks, Spread for Friday, April 10

By Chris Bengel • Apr 10, 2026

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Heat vs. Raptors Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Thursday, April 9

By Chris Bengel • Apr 09, 2026

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Cade Cunningham Injury Update: Minutes Restriction for Cunningham vs. Bucks?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 08, 2026

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Donovan Mitchell Injury Update: Is Mitchell Playing Tonight vs. Hawks?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 08, 2026

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Victor Wembanyama Injury Update: Is Wemby Playing Tonight vs. Trail Blazers?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 08, 2026

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Timberwolves vs. Magic Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Wednesday, April 8

By Chris Bengel • Apr 08, 2026

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Padres vs. Pirates Prediction, MLB Pick for Wednesday, April 8

By Chris Bengel • Apr 08, 2026

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Thunder vs. Lakers Prediction on Spread for Tuesday, April 7

By Chris Bengel • Apr 07, 2026

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NBA Predictions and Expert Picks for Tuesday, April 7

By Chris Bengel • Apr 07, 2026

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Best QB Prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft Ranking: Fernando Mendoza Leads the Way

By Chris Bengel • Apr 07, 2026

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Knicks vs. Hawks Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Monday, April 6

By Chris Bengel • Apr 06, 2026

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UConn vs. Michigan Prediction on Over/Under for NCAA National Championship

By Chris Bengel • Apr 06, 2026

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Michigan vs. Arizona Prediction on Spread for NCAA Tournament Round of 4

By Chris Bengel • Apr 04, 2026

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Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Update: Is KAT Playing Tonight vs. Bulls?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 03, 2026

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3 Reasons Why Michigan Basketball Can Win the National Championship

By Chris Bengel • Apr 03, 2026

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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Is Edwards Playing Tonight vs. 76ers?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 03, 2026

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Joel Embiid Injury Update: Is Embiid Playing Tonight vs. Timberwolves?

By Chris Bengel • Apr 03, 2026

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Has Illinois Ever Won a National Championship? NCAA Tournament History

By Chris Bengel • Apr 03, 2026

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Timberwolves vs. Pistons Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Thursday, April 2

By Chris Bengel • Apr 02, 2026

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Twins vs. Royals Prediction, MLB Pick for Thursday, April 2

By Chris Bengel • Apr 02, 2026

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NBA Predictions and Expert Picks for Wednesday, April 1

By Chris Bengel • Apr 01, 2026

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Giants vs. Padres Prediction, MLB Expert Picks for Wednesday, April 1

By Chris Bengel • Apr 01, 2026

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Trail Blazers vs. Clippers Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Tuesday, March 31

By Chris Bengel • Mar 31, 2026

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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Is Ant Playing Tonight vs. Mavericks?

By Chris Bengel • Mar 30, 2026

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Jaylen Brown Injury Update: Is Brown Playing Tonight vs. Hawks?

By Chris Bengel • Mar 30, 2026

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Yankees vs. Mariners Prediction, Picks, Spread for Monday, March 30

By Chris Bengel • Mar 30, 2026

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Tennessee vs. Michigan Prediction on Spread for NCAA Tournament – 3/29/26

By Chris Bengel • Mar 29, 2026

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Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Prediction, Picks, Spread for Saturday, March 28

By Chris Bengel • Mar 28, 2026

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Michigan State vs. UConn Prediction on Spread for NCAA Tournament – 3/27/26

By Chris Bengel • Mar 27, 2026

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St. John’s vs. Duke Prediction, Spread, CBB Picks for NCAA Tournament – 3/27/26

By Chris Bengel • Mar 27, 2026

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Texas vs. Purdue Prediction on Spread for NCAA Tournament – 3/26/26

By Chris Bengel • Mar 26, 2026

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Best Thursday NCAA Tournament Picks on Round of 16 Spreads, Totals

By Chris Bengel • Mar 26, 2026

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Pirates vs. Mets Prediction, Picks for MLB Opening Day – 3/26/26

By Chris Bengel • Mar 26, 2026

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Heat vs. Cavaliers Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Wednesday, March 25

By Chris Bengel • Mar 25, 2026

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Yankees vs. Giants Prediction, Picks, Logan Webb Promo for MLB Opening Night

By Chris Bengel • Mar 25, 2026

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Best Pitchers in MLB for 2026 Season: Our Top 10 Rankings & Projections

By Chris Bengel • Mar 24, 2026

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Kawhi Leonard Injury Update: Is Leonard Playing Tonight vs. Bucks?

By Chris Bengel • Mar 23, 2026

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Rockets vs. Bulls Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Monday, March 23

By Chris Bengel • Mar 23, 2026

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Jalen Johnson Injury Update: Is Johnson Playing Tonight vs. Grizzlies?

By Chris Bengel • Mar 23, 2026

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Jalen Williams Injury Update: Is Williams Playing Tonight vs. 76ers?

By Chris Bengel • Mar 23, 2026

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Tennessee vs. Virginia Prediction on Spread for NCAA Tournament – 3/22/26

By Chris Bengel • Mar 22, 2026

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St. John’s vs. Kansas Prediction on Spread for NCAA Tournament – 3/22/26

By Chris Bengel • Mar 22, 2026

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Will TCU Upset Duke? 3 Keys for TCU in NCAA Tournament on Saturday

By Chris Bengel • Mar 21, 2026

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Warriors vs. Pistons Prediction, Spread, NBA Picks for Friday, March 20

By Chris Bengel • Mar 20, 2026

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Best NCAA Tournament Upset Picks for First Round – Friday, March 20

By Chris Bengel • Mar 20, 2026

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Idaho vs. Houston Prediction on Spread for NCAA Tournament – 3/19/26

By Chris Bengel • Mar 19, 2026

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

By Chris Bengel • Mar 19, 2026

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

By Chris Bengel • Mar 19, 2026

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

By Chris Bengel • Mar 18, 2026

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