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The San Diego Padres will take on the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago. The Padres hold a record of 83-70 and are ranked 2nd in the NL West. They have a recent streak of one loss and a 5-5 record in their last ten games. The White Sox, with a record of 57-96, are at the bottom of the AL Central. They are currently on a six-game losing streak and have won only three of their last ten games. This night game is scheduled for Friday, September 19, 2025, at 7:40 PM. The weather forecast predicts warm conditions with a light breeze and overcast clouds. The Padres will start Dylan Cease on the mound, who has an

The Indiana Hoosiers and Illinois Fighting Illini clash Saturday night in Bloomington in what may be their most significant matchup in program history. No. 19 Indiana (3-0) is off to a blazing start under Curt Cignetti, while No. 9 Illinois (3-0) has methodically built itself into a Big Ten contender under Bret Bielema. Both teams enter unbeaten, and both quarterbacks — Fernando Mendoza for Indiana and Luke Altmyer for Illinois — are completing over 70 percent of their passes. Opening odds: Pick: Illinois −6.5Projected Final Score: Illinois 28, Indiana 20Total Lean: Under 52.5 Reasoning: Both QBs are efficient, but Illinois has the stronger run game and deeper roster. Indiana losing Beebe Jr. takes away offensive balance, and while Cignetti’s line

The Oregon Ducks host the Oregon State Beavers in a historic in-state rivalry game Saturday in Eugene. The Ducks (3-0) enter ranked No. 6 in the AP Poll, though they surprisingly dropped two spots despite a 34-14 road win at Northwestern. Oregon State (0-3) continues to struggle but looks for its first victory of the season against a longtime rival. The Ducks have dominated this series recently, winning 14 of the last 17 matchups and rolling 49-14 in last season’s meeting. Opening odds: Pick: Oregon −28.5Projected Final Score: Oregon 45, Oregon State 17Total Lean: Over 59.5 Reasoning: Oregon has too much depth and firepower on both sides of the ball. Even with Whittington’s status uncertain, the Ducks have proven backs

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish return to South Bend in desperation mode, hosting the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday afternoon. The Fighting Irish (0-2) have lost two straight heartbreakers, falling to Miami and Texas A&M by a combined four points. Purdue (2-1) enters under new head coach Barry Odom, already surpassing last year’s win total after victories over Ball State and Southern Illinois before losing to USC. Opening odds: Pick: Notre Dame −7.5Projected Final Score: Notre Dame 31, Purdue 21Total Lean: Under 54.5 Reasoning: Notre Dame has been competitive despite its 0-2 start and should clean up execution at home. Purdue has shown progress under Odom but remains turnover-prone and vulnerable defensively. Expect Notre Dame’s defense to tighten up and Carr