The second week of the NFL preseason continues Saturday with a loaded 11-game schedule beginning with five games at 1 p.m. ET and concluding with a 9:30 p.m. kickoff when the Denver Broncos host the Arizona Cardinals, and bettors who want to wager on any of these games can use the BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS, where they get either $150 in bonus bets after winning a first bet of $10 or more or up to $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses. In addition to 11 NFL preseason games, there are 15 MLB games and a big WNBA clash between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty. Additionally, the third round of the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship takes place all day Saturday, and UFC 319 is in Chicago at 10 p.m. ET.

Those wanting to sign up with the BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS so they can get started with sports betting can click “CLAIM BONUS” below or get their bonus bets here.

How to claim the BetMGM bonus code

If you live in a state where BetMGM is available, check to see which welcome offers are available to you. If you are in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania or West Virginia, use the BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS and receive $150 in bonus bets after you place and win a first bet of $10 or more. If you’re in another state and sign up with the BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS, you can get up to $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses. The way this works is BetMGM returns your stake in bonus bets if your bet loses. If you bet on the Broncos to beat the Cardinals and Arizona wins, for instance, you’d get your stake back in bonus bets up to $1,500. There’s no minimum odds requirement for either BetMGM welcome offer.

BetMGM bonus code terms and conditions

This offer is only available to new BetMGM users who have never made an account before. You must be 21 or older in a state where BetMGM operates as well. The offer can be used on top NFL, MLB or WNBA games today, as well as PGA Tour action and UFC 319. 

If you use CBSSPORTS to get up to $1,500 in bonus bets, it’s important to note that the amount you bet with your first wager dictates how your bonus bets are credited. If the first bet is under $50, you’d get a single bonus bet slip equal to your stake. If it’s for $50 or more, you’d get five slips, each worth 20% of your stake. So if your first bet is for $1,000 and it loses, you’d get five $200 bonus bet slips.

Bonus bets hold no cash value and can’t be withdrawn, and they also expire after seven days. If you win a bet with bonus bets, you get the winnings but not the stake back. Sign up with BetMGM to get bonus bets here:

Best bets on Saturday, August 16Best NFL bets today

The preseason action begins bright and early with five games at 1 p.m. ET: the Green Bay Packers at Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles. The Colts and Browns are in the midst of quarterback battles, though the veteran Joe Flacco is the expected starter in Cleveland over Kenny Pickett, rookies Shedeur Sanders (who’s dealing with an injury right now) and Dillon Gabriel and the recently signed Tyler Huntley. As for Indy, the Colts started 2023 No. 4 pick Anthony Richardson last week, but he left with a hand injury. Richardson should be able to suit up, but Daniel Jones is expected to get the start this week.

As for the later games, the San Francisco 49ers face the Las Vegas Raiders (4 p.m. ET), the Los Angeles Chargers face the Los Angeles Rams (7 p.m. ET), the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (7 p.m. ET), the New York Giants and New York Jets square off (7 p.m. ET), the Dallas Cowboys host the Baltimore Ravens (7 p.m. ET), and the Broncos host the Cardinals in the last game of the day at 9:30 p.m. ET. These teams are all settled at quarterback barring injury, but the New York matchup is worth watching as Justin Fields likely starts again for the Jets in his first year with Gang Green, while the Giants will at some point turn to rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart, who’s expected to serve as the third-string QB behind Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston this year. Bet on NFL preseason games at BetMGM:

Best MLB bets today

There are a lot of great series right now, with a key one going on between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers in a battle for National League West supremacy. The defending champs have been in a free fall of late and saw their hold of first place slip to San Diego’s hands recently. The Dodgers took the series opener 3-2 on Friday, and these two teams are now tied at 69-53 atop the NL West standings. Blake Snell (2-1, 2.37 ERA) starts for Los Angeles against his former team, while the Padres give the ball to Dylan Cease (5-10, 4.52 ERA). Snell’s been banged up during his inaugural Dodgers campaign, as this is just his fifth start of the year and third since coming off the injured list. He’s allowed three runs over 10 innings since getting healthy. As for Cease, he’s pitched well his last two starts, but this has been a disappointing season for the veteran right-hander, who’s set to hit free agency this offseason. The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, likes Los Angeles on the money line, with the Dodgers winning this game 61% of the time. Bet on this MLB game and others at BetMGM here:

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