ESPN BET Launch: Matchups to Bet on Day 1

Plenty of Action on ESPN BET


ESPN BET, the sportsbook launched by ESPN and PENN Entertainment, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in 17 states. It will be accessible on the App Store and Google Play in those states.

On Day 1, ESPN viewers should be expected to see plenty of ESPN BET promotion across a plethora of scheduled sports matchups.

Even though many industry experts expected ESPN BET to launch on a Monday to coincide with their Monday Night Football product, a day later still has plenty of action for bettors.

ESPN will be offering up plenty of sports coverage on Day 1 of the ESPN BET launch come Nov. 14, 2023. (Getty)

ESPN BET NCAA Basketball

The State Farm Champions Classic will return to Chicago, Illinois on Tuesday Nov. 14 as four "Blue Bloods" square off in a great showcase of college basketball powerhouses. Make a note that ESPN BET is available to wager on in Illinois.

Michigan State vs. Duke (ESPN, 7:00 p.m. ET)
Kansas vs. Kentucky (ESPN, 9:30 p.m. ET)

ESPN BET NCAA Football

If you're a sports betting enthusiast then you're well aware of what MACtion is. If new to the space, the term was coined by bettors placing wagers on Mid-Week MAC (Mid-American Conference) football games. Bettors have two games to watch on the ESPN platform for Day 1 of ESPN BET.

Toledo at Bowling Green (ESPN2, 7:00 p.m. ET)
Western Michigan at Northern Illinois (ESPNU, 7:00 p.m. ET)

ESPN BET NHL

ESPN+, the paid platform of ESPN, has gained more traction with pro hockey fans and bettors with the vast coverage of the NHL. For Day 1 of ESPN BET, nine NHL games will be available for betting action.

Boston at Buffalo (ESPN+, 7:00 p.m. ET)
Calgary at Montreal (ESPN+, 7:00 p.m. ET)
Vegas at Washington (ESPN+, 7:00 p.m. ET)
Pittsburgh at Columbus (ESPN+, 7:00 p.m. ET)
Tampa Bay at St. Louis (ESPN+, 8:00 p.m. ET)
Anaheim at Nashville (ESPN+, 8:00 p.m. ET)
Arizona at Dallas (ESPN+, 8:00 p.m. ET)
New Jersey at Winnipeg (ESPN+, 8:00 p.m. ET)
Florida at San Jose (ESPN+, 10:30 p.m. ET)

UPCOMING ESPN BET ACTION

Along with the above matchups being broadcast on ESPN, bettors should keep an eye on the below games that will see it's fair share of ESPN BET promotion.

Top 5 ESPN BET Upcoming Games to Watch

November 15
Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET)
Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers (ESPN, 10:30 p.m. ET)

November 19
UConn Huskies at Indiana Hoosiers (ESPN, 1:00 p.m. ET)

November 20
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs (ESPN2, 5:00 p.m. ET)
Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs (ESPN, 8:15 p.m. ET)

ESPN will be airing the Super Bowl 58 rematch between the Eagles and Chiefs on Monday Nov. 20, 2023. (Getty)

ESPN BET APP PREVIEW

ESPN BET will be available to download on the App Store and Google Play in the 17 states where PENN Entertainment is licensed to operate online sports betting which include sports-obsessed states Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey to name a few.

The app will offer a variety of betting options on professional and college sports, including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, and more.