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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: This expert prediction includes our best bet of the game. AP Pat Sharyon | Special Correspondent The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17 of the NFL season at Acrisure Stadium on Christmas Day at 1 p.m. EST. With just two games left in the 2024 NFL regular season, both teams featured in this holiday contest have already clinched playoff spots. However, both are also still fighting for position within the AFC bracket; Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs need to win in order to lock up the number one seed and a first-round bye, while Mike Tomlin’s Steelers are still battling Baltimore for the AFC North title. Ultimately, given the one-score nature of seemingly every Kansas City Chiefs game so far this season, our data model has selected Steelers +6.5 (-120) as our best bet for Christmas. Ahead of this matchup, the data analysts at Dimers.com have simulated the game 10,000 times, and then compared these results to current NFL betting odds to inform the data-driven betting preview provided to you below. This preview includes Dimers’ best bets and predicted scoreline for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers. To unlock Dimers’ full suite of data-driven betting insights, which includes daily props, trends, and parlays, sign up for Dimers Pro with promo code SYRACUSE10 , which will save you 10% off your first subscription payment. Bet365 is legal in Pennsylvania, making this the perfect opportunity for Steelers fans to claim huge betting bonuses with our brand new exclusive bet365 bonus code “SYRACUSE”, while sports fans in New York State can take full advantage of our NBA League Pass promo from FanDuel. Additionally, bettors are encouraged to check out this exclusive promo offer from DraftKings and BetMGM. Chiefs vs. Steelers betting preview Utilize the interactive widget below to see the current spread, over/under, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Chiefs-Steelers game at Acrisure Stadium. This prediction and best bet for Wednesday’s NFL matchup between the Chiefs and Steelers is from Dimers.com , a reliable source for sports betting predictions. Check out all the important details on today’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country. Game details Key information on the Chiefs vs. Steelers matchup, including where the game is and what time it kicks off. Teams: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Kickoff: 1 p.m. EST Location: Acrisure Stadium NFL standings: Current NFL division standings NFL injuries: Check the latest updates to the official NFL injury report Odds Odds for the key markets in the Chiefs-Steelers NFL contest. Spread: Chiefs -6.5 (-102), Steelers +6.5 (-120) Moneyline: Chiefs -230, Steelers +205 Total: Over/Under 41.5 (-105/-110) The odds and lines featured in this article are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change. Expert prediction: Chiefs vs. Steelers Utilizing cutting-edge data analysis and machine learning, the experts at Dimers have executed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday’s Chiefs vs. Steelers matchup. According to Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, the Chiefs are more likely to beat the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. This prediction is based on the model giving the Chiefs a 69% chance of winning the game. Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the Steelers (+6.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 41.5 points has a 52% chance of going over. These predictions and probabilities are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes. Chiefs vs. Steelers best bet Our top pick for the Chiefs vs. Steelers Week 17 NFL matchup is to bet on the Steelers +6.5 (-120) . This betting advice is based on world-class modeling and valuable wagering intelligence, designed to assist you in making more informed decisions. Score prediction for Chiefs vs. Steelers Dimers' predicted final score for the Kansas City vs. Pittsburgh game on Wednesday has the Chiefs winning 23-18. This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome. NFL player props: Wednesday NFL Week 17: Chiefs vs. Steelers Get ready for Wednesday’s action between the Chiefs and Steelers in Week 17 of the National Football League season at Acrisure Stadium, which is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. EST. 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More sports betting Monday Night Football tonight: Caesars Sportsbook promo code “ALMEDIADYW” offers upgraded NFL betting bonuses Monday Night Football tonight: Special $250 Christmas FanDuel promo code now available Monday Night Football tonight: Upgraded DraftKings promo code offers two exclusive $150 betting bonuses for Packers vs. Saints Experts release updated Saints-Packers stat projections following crucial Kendre Miller injury development Extended Bet365 Bonus Code “SYRACUSE”: New $1K+ betting bonus now available through Monday Night Football If you or a loved one has questions or needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit 1800gambler.net for more information.Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation's top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. But Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sharply refuted that perception after Mangione's arrest on Monday when a customer at a McDonald's restaurant in Pennsylvania spotted Mangione eating and noticed he resembled the shooting suspect in security-camera photos released by New York police. “In some dark corners, this killer is being hailed as a hero. Hear me on this, he is no hero,” Shapiro said. “The real hero in this story is the person who called 911 at McDonald’s this morning.” Mangione's family and upbringing Mangione comes from a prominent Maryland family. His grandfather, Nick Mangione, who died in 2008, was a successful real estate developer. One of his best-known projects was Turf Valley Resort, a sprawling luxury retreat and conference center outside Baltimore that he purchased in 1978. The Mangione family also purchased Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore in 1986. On Monday, Baltimore County police officers blocked off an entrance to the property, which public records link to Luigi Mangione’s parents. Reporters and photographers gathered outside the entrance. The father of 10 children, Nick Mangione prepared his five sons — including Luigi Mangione’s father, Louis Mangione — to help manage the family business, according to a 2003 Washington Post report. Nick Mangione had 37 grandchildren, including Luigi, according to the grandfather's obituary. Luigi Mangione’s grandparents donated to charities through the Mangione Family Foundation, according to a statement from Loyola University commemorating Nick Mangione’s wife’s death in 2023. They donated to various causes, including Catholic organizations, colleges and the arts. One of Luigi Mangione’s cousins is Republican Maryland state legislator Nino Mangione, a spokesman for the lawmaker’s office confirmed. “Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest,” Mangione’s family said in a statement posted on social media by Nino Mangione. “We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved.” Mangione's education and work history Mangione, who was valedictorian of his elite Maryland prep school, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science in 2020 from the University of Pennsylvania, a university spokesman told The Associated Press. He learned to code in high school and helped start a club at Penn for people interested in gaming and game design, according to a 2018 story in Penn Today, a campus publication. His social media posts suggest he belonged to the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. They also show him taking part in a 2019 program at Stanford University, and in photos with family and friends at the Jersey Shore and in Hawaii, San Diego, Puerto Rico, and other destinations. The Gilman School, from which Mangione graduated in 2016, is one of Baltimore’s elite prep schools. The children of some of the city’s wealthiest and most prominent residents, including Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., have attended the school. Its alumni include sportswriter Frank Deford and former Arizona Gov. Fife Symington. In his valedictory speech, Luigi Mangione described his classmates’ “incredible courage to explore the unknown and try new things.” Mangione took a software programming internship after high school at Maryland-based video game studio Firaxis, where he fixed bugs on the hit strategy game Civilization 6, according to a LinkedIn profile. Firaxis' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, said it would not comment on former employees. He more recently worked at the car-buying website TrueCar, but has not worked there since 2023, the head of the Santa Monica, California-based company confirmed to the AP. Time in Hawaii and reports of back pain From January to June 2022, Mangione lived at Surfbreak, a “co-living” space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Honolulu. Like other residents of the shared penthouse catering to remote workers, Mangione underwent a background check, said Josiah Ryan, a spokesperson for owner and founder R.J. Martin. “Luigi was just widely considered to be a great guy. There were no complaints,” Ryan said. “There was no sign that might point to these alleged crimes they’re saying he committed.” At Surfbreak, Martin learned Mangione had severe back pain from childhood that interfered with many aspects of his life, including surfing, Ryan said. “He went surfing with R.J. once but it didn’t work out because of his back,” Ryan said, but noted that Mangione and Martin often went together to a rock-climbing gym. Mangione left Surfbreak to get surgery on the mainland, Ryan said, then later returned to Honolulu and rented an apartment. An image posted to a social media account linked to Mangione showed what appeared to be an X-ray of a metal rod and multiple screws inserted into someone's lower spine. Martin stopped hearing from Mangione six months to a year ago. An X account linked to Mangione includes recent posts about the negative impact of smartphones on children; healthy eating and exercise habits; psychological theories; and a quote from Indian philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti about the dangers of becoming “well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” Police report a darker turn Mangione likely was motivated by his anger at what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain for corporate greed, according to a law enforcement bulletin obtained by AP. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s handwritten notes and social media posts. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. Associated Press reporters Lea Skene in Baltimore; Jennifer Sinco Kelleher in Honolulu; Maryclaire Dale in Philadelphia; John Seewer in Toledo, Ohio; and Michael Kunzelman in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report.
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Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League has been cut to seven points after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Newcastle. Chelsea moved up to second by thrashing last-place Southampton 5-1, while Arsenal are third - also on 28 points - after a 2-0 win over Manchester United. Also on Wednesday night, fourth-placed Manchester City ended their seven-game winless run with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Liverpool's result will give hope to their title rivals after Fabian Schar's 90th-minute equaliser at St James' Park. Arne Slot's team had twice come back from a goal down to take the lead in the 83rd through Mohamed Salah's second goal of the match. But the Merseyside team were denied an eighth-straight win when Newcastle produced a fightback of their own. Chelsea took advantage with a third straight league win and are ahead of Arsenal on goal difference. City also reduced the gap and are nine points behind Liverpool after finally ending the worst run of results of Pep Guardiola's managerial career. "We needed it. The club, the players, everyone needed to win," Guardiola said. Liverpool's title credentials were given a stern test by Newcastle, who led at halftime through Alexander Isak and again in the second half through Anthony Gordon. Goals from Curtis Jones and Salah twice levelled the game before Salah looked to have sealed the win late on. Schar's equaliser meant Liverpool dropped points for only the third time this season after drawing against Arsenal and losing to Forest. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said this week that his team was not in the title race, but the standings tell a different story. The London team are Liverpool's closest challengers after their latest win against 10-man Southampton. Axel Disasi, Christopher Nkunku, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and Jadon Sancho were all on target in the rout at St Mary's Stadium. Southampton had briefly levelled through Joe Aribo, but Chelsea was already 3-1 up and in control when Jack Stephens was sent off before the break. Making his first start since September, Kevin De Bruyne showed City exactly what they have been missing by scoring a goal and creating another as the four-time defending champions got back to winning ways. The Belgium playmaker provided the cross for Bernardo Silva to give City an eighth-minute lead against Forest at the Etihad Stadium. He produced a trademark finish to sweep the ball past goalkeeper Matz Sels in the 31st to put City on course for a first win in eight games. Jeremy Doku made it 3-0 in the 57th, but it was De Bruyne's performance that stood out after seeing much of his season disrupted by a groin injury. A first win in six games for Everton moved Sean Dyche's team further away from the relegation zone, while back-to-back losses for Wolverhampton left the club second from bottom of the standings. Ashley Young and Orel Mangala put Everton in control before two second-half own goals from Craig Dawson sealed a 4-0 win for the Merseyside club, who are five points clear of the bottom three. Aston Villa ended an even longer winless run by beating Brentford 3-1 to secure a first victory in nine games in all competitions. Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins from the penalty spot and Matty Cash were on target.Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justice