Sports Betting Picks for Patriots vs. Bears and Islanders vs. Kings

A sports betting column has outlined its picks for two upcoming matchups: the New England Patriots versus the Chicago Bears in the NFL and the New York Islanders against the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. The column, written by "Stitches," offers moneyline bets for both games.

For the "Thursday Night Football" game, the recommendation is to bet $100 on the Chicago Bears at -155 odds on BetMGM. The column suggests this bet based on the team needing to win outright rather than cover a point spread.

In hockey, the advice is to bet $100 on the New York Islanders at -110 odds on Fanatics to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Kings. This pick also focuses on the moneyline, meaning the Islanders must win the game.

The column addresses a reader's confusion about a previous NFL bet where a team favored by 7.5 points won by only 6, yet was declared a win. The handicapper clarified that the earlier bet was on the moneyline, meaning the team only needed to secure a victory, regardless of the margin.

The piece also briefly mentions the Brooklyn Nets' recent 110-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in their home opener, noting it as their sixth consecutive season-opening defeat and suggesting it points to a challenging year for the team. Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders was pictured during a game against the Anaheim Ducks in October 2026. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was also featured in an image from a game against the Atlanta Falcons earlier in October 2026. The betting column's author notes a personal betting record, claiming to have finished in the black twice since 2019 and having won the Post's NFL Best Bet crown in the previous year.