BetMGM’s current promo code CBSSPORTS offers new customers a safety net: $150 in bonus bets if their first wager wins, or up to $1,500 in bonus bets if that initial qualifying wager loses (availability varies by location). Friday’s sports slate is busy, featuring NBA, college football, college basketball, NHL and more. The SportsLine Projection Model, which runs each NBA matchup 10,000 times, sees value in a marquee NBA Cup game — the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers — and is favoring Cleveland as one of its top BetMGM sportsbook picks for the night.
SportsLine’s analysts have also released top selections for Friday (and for Sunday’s Week 9 NFL action). Emory Hunt is backing New Mexico to cover as 10-point favorites over Nevada in college football, while Micah Roberts has a pick in Giants vs. Eagles as part of his NFL best bets. The Projection Model has claimed strong historical results: since 2018 its highest-rated NBA picks have produced nearly $19,000 in profit for players risking $100 on each pick, including five consecutive seasons of four-figure gains. Entering Week 3 of the 2026–27 NBA season the model is on a 26-11 run (70%) on top-rated spread picks dating to last season.
Friday’s highlighted best bets at BetMGM Sportsbook
– Cavaliers (+125) vs. 76ers
– New Mexico (-10) vs. Nevada
– Giants (-3) vs. Eagles
A three-leg parlay combining those picks would pay roughly +602 (risk $100 to profit $602; odds can change). The model notes the 76ers arrive in Cleveland on a five-game winning streak, but Cleveland has been tough at home (3-1 this year, after a 27-14 home mark last season). Donovan Mitchell is averaging about 22.5 points, Evan Mobley roughly 18.8 points and 8.3 rebounds, and James Harden remains a scoring threat — the model gives the Cavaliers a 58% chance to win in its simulations.
On New Mexico vs. Nevada, Emory Hunt points to New Mexico’s stingy defense — holding opponents to under 11 points per game on average — and says Nevada’s offensive struggles make this a poor matchup for the Wolf Pack. For Giants vs. Eagles, Micah Roberts highlights Philly’s recent skid (six straight losses after a 2-0 start), limited cover record (just one cover in eight games), and the season-ending absence of Jalen Hurts due to blood clots. Roberts argues the Giants have been covering consistently and are the safer play.
For bettors wanting more, the SportsLine Projection Model provides against-the-spread, totals and moneyline picks across the NFL, NBA, college football, college basketball, UFC, NHL and other sports, all based on its 10,000-simulation approach. Responsible gaming resources are available through BetMGM, including live chat, deposit limits, timeout options and 24/7 help lines such as 1-800-MY-RESET.
Fan Take: This matters to NFL fans because the Giants/Eagles matchup and the Hurts absence could reshape the NFC East race and alter how teams approach their QB plans — outcomes that affect playoff trajectories and player evaluations. Increased model-driven betting and sharp market movement also show how analytics and wagering are becoming integral to fan engagement and the business side of the sport.
Source: www.cbssports.com
