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NHL Expert Picks; Columbus Blue Jackets VS Edmonton Oilers Predictions Today

The Columbus Blue Jackets VS Edmonton Oilers matchup features the Oilers (2nd in Pacific Division) against the Blue Jackets (8th in Metropolitan).

Edmonton had a two-game winning run that took them to today’s game against Columbus who dropped their past two decisions.

Ahead of the puck game, these are the NHL Predictions Today for Blue Jackets and Oilers to follow, courtesy of MatchPlug.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Columbus Blue Jackets VS Edmonton Oilers

Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus.
When: Saturday, February 25th, 2023
Time: 9:30 GMT
Teams to play: Blue Jackets and Oilers.
NHL Picks: SPREAD -1.5

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Columbus Blue Jackets

Season Record: 18-35-5

1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Moneyline: 4
1XBet Over/Under: Under 6.5
BetMGM Spread: +1.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 2.85
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 7

The Columbus Jackets suffered another straight defeat (0-1-1) and their third loss in the last five games they’ve played (2-2-1), shutting out with a count of 2-0 by the Minnesota Wild at the Nationwide Arena on Thursday.

Columbus outshot the visiting team 30-25, won 71% of the face-offs and stopped their only penalty, but went 0-for-1 with the man advantage, surrounding Minnesota’s double in the first 8:48 of the matchup. Boone Jenner (17 goals, 32 points this year) recorded a game-high six shots on target for the Blue Jackets who dropped seven of its last 10 fixtures (3-5-2).

Joonas Korpisalo the goaltender in the game with Minnesota made 23 saves, going 10-11-3 for the season with a 3.20 GAA and a.914 save percentage. He registered a 2-4-0 record from 9 past matches against the Oilers with a 3.57 GAA and .883 save percentage. Elvis Merzlikins (6-15-1 for the present campaign with a 4.21 GAA and a .873 save percentage) is 1-1-0 against the Oilers in three last encounters with a 2.67 GAA and .928 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets are also 3rd in the least goals buried per game this season (2.50), 3rd in most goals allowed on average (3.67), 3rd from the bottom in power play (16.2%) and 20th in penalty kill (77.4%).

Betting On The Edmonton Oilers

Season Record: 32-19-8

1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.73
1XBet Over/Under: Over 6.5
BetMGM Spread: +1.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.44
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 7

The Edmonton Oilers won for the second time in a row, extending their current point streak to five outings (2-0-3) after whipping the Pittsburgh Penguins 7-2 at the PPG Paints Arena last Thursday.

Connor McDavid (109 points this season) scored twice to attain a career-high 46 snipes in a season, adding some assists too. Leon Draisaitl (35 goals, 87 points) extended his current goal to run a career-high six contests, while Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (28 goals, 72 points), like Draisaitl, bagged a marker and an assist. It was the first time Edmonton won in its last three travels (1-1-1).

Stuart Skinner the goaltender on Thursday stopped 22 shots to raise his present performance status to 15-11-4 for the season with a 2.89 GAA and a .913 save percentage. He picked up a 1-0-1 past total versus the Blue Jackets with a 2.45 GAA and a .923 save percentage. Meanwhile, Jack Campbell (17-8-4 on the year with a 3.39 GAA and a .887 save percentage) is 2-0-2 against Columbus with a 2.99 GAA and a .897 save percentage.

Their opponents the Oilers are netting the highest amount of goals per game this season (3.81), while allowing the 12th-highest quantity defensively (3.24). They top the league in power play (32.2%) and 26th in penalty kill (75.0%).

MatchPlug Prediction

Columbus has won in their last two head-to-head matchups against Edmonton. Prior to that, the Oilers were on a five-game winning streak versus the Blue Jackets, having won by a margin of two tallies on each occasion.

In addition, three of the last four trips the Edmonton Oilers took to Ohio ended in a victory for Connor McDavid and his squad, with Edmonton outscoring Columbus 15-3 in all those wins.

Moreso, 29 of 40 defeats Columbus suffered this season have been by more than a strike, with the team sporting the 2nd-worst goal differential in the entire league (minus-68). Edmonton on their own path, have won with a goal gap of at two tallies in an outstanding 17 of their most recent 19 victories, netting up to five goals in 14 of them.

Final Prediction: Edmonton Oilers spread.

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NCAAB: Arkansas Razorbacks vs Alabama Crimson Tide Predictions Tonight

The Arkansas Razorbacks VS Alabama Crimson Tide matchup has two paths for the teams. On one hand, the Razorbacks get the ultimate opportunity to give their March Madness resume a huge shot in the arm this Saturday as they face off against the Crimson Tide on the road.

Will Arkansas defeat Alabama in Tuscaloosa? Or will the Crimson Tide sweep away the Razorbacks?

Keep reading this betting preview by MatchPlug for everything you need to know about the game between Razorbacks and Crimson Tide. It has the Basketball Predictions, picks, and odds for today’s matchup.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Arkansas Razorbacks VS Alabama Crimson Tide

Venue: Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
When: Saturday, February 25th, 2023
Time: 11:00 GMT
Teams to play: Razorbacks and Crimson Tide
Picks: SPREAD -7.5

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM

Betting On Arkansas Razorbacks

Season record: 19-9

1XBet Spread: +7.5
1XBet Over/Under: Over 152.5
1XBet Moneyline: 3.76
BetMGM Spread: +8.5
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 151.5

The Arkansas Razorbacks are should play some of the best games they’ve ever done this season if they hope to secure an upset win against the Crimson Tide today. Arkansas were not close to completing this challenge last January at home when they lost to Alabama, 84-69.

But, in the games that followed, Arkansas showed that they shouldn’t be taken for granted even by a strong team like Alabama. They scored shots against the Texas A&M Aggies, Kentucky Wildcats, and Florida Gators after their loss to the Crimson Tide.

The Razorbacks’ defense can mess up their opponent’s flow for the whole game, as they rank top 20 in the country when it comes to adjusted defensive efficiency and top 25 in opponents’ eFG. The Under is 3-1 in Arkansas’ last four games on the road.

Betting On The Alabama Crimson Tide

Season record: 24-4

1XBet Spread: -7.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 152.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.288
BetMGM Spread: -8.5
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 151.5

Alabama has been noticeably great this season and is arguably the best team in the whole of Division I basketball presently, despite their loss to the Tennessee Volunteers (68-59) in Knoxville last week Wednesday. The Crimson tide gets recognized for its impressive balance on both ends of the course. They are great on offense and defense.

The Crimson Tide are top 15 in the USA in adjusted offensive efficiency and top 10 in adjusted defensive efficiency. The first time they met with Arkansas, they shot 54.6 eFG% and held the Razorbacks to just 44.3 eFG%.

Alabama went 9/20 from deep, while Arkansas made only two of 10 attempts from the back of the arc, in large part as the Crimson Tide’s defense didn’t give them space to breathe. The Crimson Tide are 6-1 ATS in their past seven home games.

MatchPlug Prediction

Alabama can watch out for a redoubled effort today from Arkansas, but they won’t fold. The Crimson Tide will find a way to cut through the Razorbacks’ defense at the beginning of the game and force turnovers for transition baskets to build a large lead in the first half.

Final Prediction: Alabama spread.

NBA Expert Picks: Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons Predictions Tonight

The Toronto Raptors VS Detroit Pistons matchup will kick off the NBA’s Saturday matchday. These two teams have taken completely different roads throughout the campaign but share a common goal: to end the season with flying colours.

In the first two matches these teams played this season, the Raptors emerged winners, however with those games decided by 4 points or lower, today’s game promises to be one of the most thrilling ones fans will watch.

As always, MatchPlug has the betting preview for this game between Raptors and Pistons, including the best Betting Tips Today, NBA Predictions Tonight and of course, a deep analysis of what to expect from both sides in the match.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Toronto Raptors VS Detroit Pistons

Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
When: Saturday, February 25, 2023
Time: 9:00 GMT
Teams to play: Raptors and Pistons
NBA Picks: Under 226.5

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Toronto Raptors

Regular Season Record: 28-31

1XBet Spread: -6.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.39
1XBet Over/Under: Under 226.5

Even with a negative record, the Raptors feel good entering this game with six wins in their past seven games, a positive stretch that established them in the play-in positions. But to keep improving their position in the standings, then they must win this match.

This means Toronto must overcome the problems they’ve struggled with this campaign, where they have a poor 10-18 record, even if they’ve made fairly balanced numbers with 113.0 points scored and 113.9 points allowed per game.

Maybe with a defense that is a bit more effective, they can start putting out good results at away games, as this line has been their main weapon this season, with an average of 112.5 points allowed per game.

Betting On The Detroit Pistons

Regular Season Record: 15-44

1XBet Spread: +6.5
1XBet Moneyline: 3.54
1XBet Over/Under: Over 226.5

The Detroit Pistons have had a pretty forgettable season, as they grace the last position in the Eastern Conference, with only the San Antonio Spurs and Houston Rockets presently having a worse record than them. It’s hard to say anything positive about the Pistons with their 15 wins in 59 games. They’ve come out with only two wins in their last 10 games and 3 successive losses.

Detroit has been a mess in every area this season: they boast the 6th worse offense in the NBA with an average of only 112.3 points scored and 45.5% shooting from the field. Their defense is 2nd worst with an average of 119.9 points allowed per game.

At home the Pistons perform a bit better in offense, averaging 114.3 points scored, Detroit hasn’t been able to utilise this because of a defense that allowed an average of 120.3 points in front of their home crowd. Due to this, it is not surprising that they have just one more win at home than they do on the road.

MatchPlug Prediction

While their offensive numbers aren’t the best, Toronto is known to put on an entertaining game, particularly when they are playing away, where they have covered Over in 17 of their 28 appearances, something they’ll recreate Today because they’ll face one of the worst defenses in the NBA.

The Pistons have the same performance at home, where their offense hasn’t put up a good fight too, but they’ve covered Over 16 of their 29 games.

These teams have covered the Over in their games this season. Considering what has been mentioned already, they are expected to run with this trend and bring a high-scoring match.

NHL Expert Picks: New York Rangers VS Detroit Red Wings Predictions Today

The New York Rangers VS Detroit Red Wings will feature the Rangers on the road to battle the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

New York has a 33-15-9 record, while Detroit has a 27-21-8 record on the season. These teams will be facing off against each other for the third time this season. The last time they met, each one won the matchup.

For the best previews and odds for all NHL games, you can visit MatchPlug. We provide the best NHL Predictions Today for the Rangers and Red Wings matchup.

Predictions, Odds and Betting Preview for New York Rangers VS Detroit Red Wings

Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
When: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
Time: 16:00 GMT
Teams to play: New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings
NHL Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 2.115

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The New York Rangers

Season Record: 33-15-9

1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Moneyline: 2.115
1XBet Over/Under: Over 5.5
BetMGM Spread: -1.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.60
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 6

In the last game they played, New York Rangers were a -165 favourite, but they lost 4-1 against the Winnipeg Jets. Vincent Trocheck scored a goal. Igor Shesterkin allowed four goals on 21 shots faced.

The Rangers’ offense has been playing better for them recently, scoring 4 goals or higher in 7 out of the last 9 games. New York ranks 11th in goals per game and 14th in shots per game. Artemi Panarin leads with 65 points, and Mika Zibanejad leads with 30 goals and has 60 points. Trocheck has 43 points and Chris Kreider has 39 points.

New York’s defense and goaltending have been good this season. They rank 7th position in goals against per game and 8th in shots against per game. Igor Shesterkin has a record of 25-9-7 with a 2.59 GAA and .912 SV%. Jaroslav Halak has a record of 8-6-2 with a 2.64 GAA and a .907 SV%. Adam Fox has 53 points. He is 5th in points, tied for 7th in goals, and 5th in assists amongst all of the NHL’s defensemen.

The Rangers are third in the Metropolitan division with a 10-point lead on the fourth-place New York Islanders. This team is set to make the playoffs.

Betting On The Detroit Red Wings

Season Record: 27-21-8

1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Moneyline: 3.084
1XBet Over/Under: Under 5.5
BetMGM Spread: +1.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 2.40
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 6

The Detroit Red Wings were a +135 underdog in their last game, but they won Washington Capitals 3-1, in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup. Pius Suter scored twice. Robert Hagg scored a goal. Ville Husso stopped 26 out of 27 shots faced.

Detroit’s offense has been playing well on offense lately. They scored four or more goals in five of their last 10 games. They rank 18th in goals per game and 29th in shots per game. Dylan Larkin leads the Red Wings with 56 points and 22 goals. Dominik Kubalik has 36 points, David Perron has 35 points, and Lucas Raymond has 33 points.

The Red Wings’ defense has been good, but their goaltending is almost less than average, especially by this team’s standards. They rank 18th in goals per game and 12th in shots against per game. Ville Husso has a record of 22-13-5 with a 2.90 GAA and .905 SV%. Magnus Hellberg has a record of 3-4-1 with a 2.63 GAA and .903 SV%. Filip Hronek has 36 points.

Detroit is in 5th position in the Atlantic Division but they are only two points away from the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Red Wings have improved this season. The Islanders and Panthers presently hold the two Wild Card spots but 5 points or less separate the Islanders, Panthers, Penguins, Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, and Red Wings. It will be a tight race to the end of the season.

MatchPlug Prediction

Lately, Detroit has been playing well, winning six of their last seven games. Their offense has gotten better two, scoring four goals or more in five of their last 10 games. They are slowly moving up the standings in the Eastern Conference and have put themselves in contention to secure the Wild Card spot.

The Rangers, on the other hand, lost two games after winning 7 consecutive games. They scored two goals or lower in their past 10 games. Unlike the Rangers, Detroit has more to play for, as they are in contention for a Wild Card spot with many other teams.

However, the Rangers are leading the Islanders in the division. Since they are playing at home, Detroit will upset New York to win this matchup.

Final Prediction: Detroit Moneyline.

NHL Expert Picks; Washington Capitals VS Anaheim Ducks Predictions Today

Washington Capitals VS Anaheim Ducks will have the Ducks on the road playing the Capitals at Capital One Arena. Anaheim has a record of 17-34-7, while Washington has a 28-25-6 record.

Last season these teams played faced off twice, with both of them winning one matchup each.

Ahead of the puck drop at 16 GMT, these are the NHL Predictions Today for Capitals and Ducks, courtesy of MatchPlug.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Washington Capitals VS Anaheim Ducks

Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington.
When: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
Time: 16:00 GMT
Teams to play: Washington Capitals and Anaheim Ducks
NHL Picks: SPREAD -1.5

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Washington Capitals

Season Record: 28-25-6

1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.595
1XBet Over/Under: Under 5.5
BetMGM Spread: -1.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.30
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 6

In their previous game, the Washington Capitals were a -155 favourite, but they conceded a 3-1 defeat against the Detroit Red Wings. Tom Wilson scored the lone goal, while Darcy Kuemper allowed three goals out of 25 shots faced.

The Capitals’ offense has been struggling lately. They scored two or lower goals in 7 out of the last 10 games. This team is 23rd in goals per game and 17th in shots per game. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 54 points and 32 goals. However, Ovechkin’s stance as a saving grace is doubtful due to personal reasons. He is expected to return to Washington before Thursday’s game and if he can play, he will dress up for the match. Meanwhile, Evgeny Kuznetsov has 45 points and Dylan Strome has 37 points.

Washington’s defense and goaltending have been good for the team. They are number 13 in goals against per game and 11th in shots against per game. Darcy Kuemper has a record of 16-18-4 with a 2.68 GAA and a.913 SV%. Charlie Lindgren has a record of 12-7-2 with a 2.69 GAA and .907 SV%.

The Capitals are in sixth position in the Metropolitan Division and are on the outside fighting for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. To achieve this, they’ll need their offense to step up. The New York Islanders and Panthers hold the two Wild Card spots but five points or lower separate the Islanders, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, and Detroit Red Wings. It’ll be a tough race to the end of the season.

Betting On The Anaheim Ducks

Season Record: 17-34-7

1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Moneyline: 3.60
1XBet Over/Under: Over 5.5
BetMGM Spread: +1.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 4.94
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 6

Anaheim Ducks were a +425 underdog in their last game and lost 6-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ryan Strome scored the only goal. Lukas Dostal allowed 6 goals out of 44 shots faced.

The Ducks’ offense hasn’t been good this season. They rank last in goals per game and 25th in shots per game. Anaheim scored 3 or lower goals in 9 consecutive games. Trevor Zegras leads the team with 48 points on the year. Zegras and Adam Henrique both lead with 19 goals. Troy Terry has 42 points.

The defense and goaltending side, have been bad for the Ducks this season. The team ranks last in goals against per game and last in shots against per game. John Gibson has a record of 10-23-6 with a 4.07 GAA and .898 SV%. Anthony Stolarz has a record of 5-6-0 with a 3.73 GAA and .899 SV%.

Anaheim is in the last position in the Pacific Division with no chance of reaching the playoffs.

MatchPlug Prediction

Lately, these two teams have been struggling. Anaheim with 6 successive games lost and Washington with 5.

The Ducks have not had a good road play this season; they have an 8-18-6 road record. Their offense hasn’t been anything to write home about either. Anaheim is last in goals per game and 25th in shots per game. They scored 3 or lower goals in nine straight games.

For the Capitals, the defense and goaltending have been good. They rank 13th in goals against per game and 11th in shots per game. Washington must win this game to scale through in the Eastern Conference.

Although they’ve struggled lately, the Capitals are a much better team than the Ducks and NHL Expert Picks say they’ll win tomorrow’s game by two or more goals.

Final Prediction: Washington Capitals spread.

NBA Expert Picks: Detroit Pistons VS Orlando Magic Predictions Tonight

Basketball fans will be excited to hear that the NBA is in back in action this season after being off for a few days. One of the games that’ll kick off the season’s second half will be Detroit Pistons VS Orlando Magic happening this Thursday.

Throughout the season, these two teams have only played twice, with the Pistons winning both matches, although they were played on their home court. Thursday’s game will determine if Magic will get its first win of the campaign against Detroit.

For the best betting preview for Pistons and Magic, visit MatchPlug. Here you’ll also get all the NBA Predictions Tonight, picks, and odds for the matchup.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Detroit Pistons VS Orlando Magic NBA Regular Season Game

Venue: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida.
When: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 16:00
Teams to play: Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic
NBA Picks: UNDER 226.5

Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Detroit Pistons

Season Record: 15-44

1XBet Spread: +7.5
1XBet Moneyline: 3.82
1XBet Over/Under: Over 226.5
BetMGM Spread: -6.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 3.25
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 227.5

As usual, the Detroit Pistons ended their pre-NBA break schedule with a defeat against the Boston Celtics. The 109-127 defeat was not much of a surprise, especially since the Pistons were playing against one of the strongest teams in the league.

But, tomorrow’s match is a chance for them to change their fortune against the Magic, an opponent they can beat easily. In the last four meetings they had with Orlando, Detroit won, giving them some hope.

In spite of this slight edge, expectations for the Pistons to win this game are still low. They presently sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and waste away near the bottom of many key statistical categories. They rank as the second-worst team in defense, giving up an average of 118.1 points per game.

Betting On The Orlando Magic

Season Record: 24-35

1XBet Spread: +7.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.395
1XBet Over/Under: Over 226.5
BetMGM Spread: +6.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.36
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 227.5

In their last game, Orlando Magic lost again, this time on a road match against the Toronto Raptors with a score of 113-123. The Magic’s form hasn’t been consistent, with changing wins and losses in their last 5 games, which put them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings.

This next game with the Pistons will be at home, where they have also faced challenges this season, with a record of 14 wins and 15 losses at the Amway Center.

Nevertheless, Orlando will be playing an opponent whose weakness they can easily exploit. To win this matchup, they must improve their offensive strength. Presently, they average just 111.3 points per game, putting them as the 6th worst team in this category.

MatchPlug Prediction

The Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have both had their fair share of struggle in crucial areas of the game, leaving no room for NBA Expert Picks to predict a high-scoring match.

No matter, the Magic seem to have a higher chance of winning tomorrow’s matchup, since they’ve had a considerably better performance against the Pistons this season.

But, with both teams lacking significantly in the area of offense, it is possible that this game will be closely contested and with a low-scoring result.

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NBA Expert Picks: Memphis Grizzlies VS Philadelphia 76ers Predictions Tonight

The long-awaited second half of the 2022-23 NBA season begins this Thursday, February 23rd. And one of the main games gracing the schedule is the Memphis Grizzlies VS Philadelphia 76ers matchup, which is between two teams battling for supremacy in their respective conferences.

Memphis, currently in second position in the Western Conference, will be playing to bridge the gap between themselves and the Denver Nuggets leading the conference. They’ll play to push for a top spot in the second half of this NBA season.

On the other hand, Philadelphia is in third position in the Eastern Conference and is on a four-game winning streak. The 76ers will want to maintain their momentum as they play Thursday’s game.

To help you be part of all the entertaining moments, MatchPlug will reveal the NBA Prediction Tonight for Grizzlies and 76ers, covering the picks, and odds on offer for this matchup.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Memphis Grizzlies VS Philadelphia 76ers

Venue: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When: Thursday, February 23, 2023
Time: 16:30 GMT
Teams to play: Grizzlies and 76ers
NBA Picks: MONEYLINE 1.755

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Memphis Grizzlies

Regular Season Record: 35-22

1XBet Spread: +3.5
1XBet Moneyline: 2.578
1XBet Over/Under: Over 229.5
BetMGM Spread: +3.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 2.35
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 229.5

The Memphis Grizzlies almost have starting centre Steven Adams back; who had a torn knee in January. For the 2022-23 season, Adams averages 8.6 points and is 4th in rebounds in the NBA with an average of 11.5 per game.

Memphis hasn’t placed well in the past weeks, but there are no doubts that the squad headed by Ja Morant is a worthy candidate for the second half and the playoffs in the Western Conference.

Betting On The Philadelphia 76ers

Regular Season Record: 38-19

1XBet Spread: -3.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.755
1XBet Over/Under: Under 229.5
BetMGM Spread: -3.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.62
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 229.5

The Philadelphia 76ers have played to become one of the best clubs of the season and now set their sights towards meeting up with the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, which are the two biggest teams in the Eastern Conference right now.

Joel Embiid has been suffering from discomfort in his left foot in the current weeks, but he powered through in games and played for 28 minutes in the All-Star Game. It will be interesting to see if the 76ers will give Joel some frequent time offs in the second half.

MatchPlug Prediction

In their last game this season, the Grizzlies came out winners with a 117-108 win over the 76ers. It’s important to note, that the 76ers played this game without James Harden and Tyrese Maxey.

For tomorrow’s game, Philadelphia will have its full squad on the court, becoming a tough challenge for Memphis. The Grizzlies on their own part may play without Adams who is a key player in the team’s defense plans against Embiid.

Due to this development, NBA Expert Picks for this game place the odds in favour of the 76ers securing a win.

NBA Expert Picks: Team LeBron VS Team Giannis NBA All-Star Game Predictions Tonight

In the 72nd NBA All-Star Game happening today, Team LeBron VS Team Giannis; two giants, will be gracing the court with their presence, as they wow the crowd with their exceptional skills.

This matchup for all ages will happen at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Utah. Which will play host to one of the most anticipated and celebrated sports events in the world. This year’s contest features two franchises headed by LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The contest will kick off with a mock draft of the players in both teams, with the final lineup selected by the leaders, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. LeBron James’ team is already favoured by the experts to win the NBA All-Star Game.

All proceeds from the matchup will go to this year’s beneficiaries – Raise the Future and Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Utah. Team Giannis will play for Raise the Future, while Team LeBron will take care of Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Utah. Tonight’s game is expected to raise over $750,000 for the Utah community.

These are the best NBA Predictions Tonight for the game between LeBron and Antetokounmpo from MatchPlug.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Team LeBron VS Team Giannis NBA All-Star Game

Venue: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Utah
When: Sunday, February 19th, 2023
Time: 16:30 GMT
Teams to play: Team LeBron and Team Giannis
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Betting On Team Giannis

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is regarded as one of the best power forwards of the current NBA generation. The Milwaukee Buck’s big man won the Most Improved Player Award in 2017 and hasn’t faltered since then. Antetokounmpo received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2019 and 2020 too.

In the course of his career, he has won 7 All-Star selections. Today’s game will be the third time Giannis will be captaining an All-Star side, after losing the last two games in 2019 and 2020.

Antetokounmpo’s Performance in the NBA 2022-23

Points Per Game – 31.8 | Rebounds Per Game: 12.2 | Assists Per Game: 5.4

Team Giannis 2023 NBA All-Star Roaster

Eastern Conference Starters:

Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) (Captain)
Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) (Injured)
Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers) (Injury Replacement)
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Kyrie Irving (Brooklyn Nets)

Eastern Conference Reserves:

Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls)
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks)
Julius Randle (New York Knicks)
Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors)

Betting On Team LeBron

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LeBron James AKA King James is one of the most legendary basketball players in history. The superstar from the Los Angeles Lakers is the all-time leading scorer in the NBA, ranking 4th in career assists.

King James has 4 MVP awards to his name and two Olympic gold medals. He is the only captain to attain success in an All-Star event five times. LeBron also holds the record for the highest number of appearances (19) in the All-Star Games.

James’ Performance in the NBA 2022-23

Points Per Game: 30.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 8.4 | Assists Per Game: 7.0

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Western Conference Starters:

LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) (Captain)
Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) (Injury Replacement)
Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans) (Injured)
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks)

Western Conference Reserves:

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) (Injury replacement)
De Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings) (Injury replacement)
Paul George (Los Angeles Clippers)
Shai Gilgeous – Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)
Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)
Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings)

Team LeBron Vs Team Giannis Prediction: All-Star Draft

Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James were selected based on fan votes to captain their respective teams, and as such, they’ll start the selection process. Team LeBron will get the first pick as James was the leading vote-getter in the All-Star balloting process.

Fans’ votes make up 50% of the vote in the choosing of the 8 starters for the All-Star Game. Current NBA players’ and media panels’ votes account for 25% of votes each. The coaches of the 30 NBA franchises select the set of 14 reserves. In total, there are 22 players. The team captains begin the picks from the reserves first and then move to the starters.

Today’s game will be the first time in the NBA that an All-Star Draft takes place right before the game.

MatchPlug Prediction

The court is prepared for a showdown of all showdowns which is one of the most anticipated matchups of the year.

King James will want to retain his reign in the NBA All-Star Game. While Antetokounmpo will play to make history by winning his first All-Star Game as a captain.

It will be exciting to see how these two captains draft their squads. NBA Expert Picks on sports betting platforms are already predicting a win for Team LeBron in today’s contest.

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NCAAB: Purdue Boilermakers VS Ohio State Buckeyes Predictions Tonight

Today’s Purdue Boilermakers VS Ohio State Buckeyes game brings to mind that one time on January 5th when the Buckeyes almost pulled an offset against the Boilermakers in Columbus.

The Buckeyes were on the verge of becoming sleepers to make a deep run next month, but since then everything has gone haywire.

Ohio hasn’t won a single game since January 21st; they are 11-5 and are a shoo-in having their worst season since the 2003-2004 campaign.

Purdue on the other hand will want to use this game as an opportunity to make a comeback after losing to Northwestern and Maryland.

A further breakdown of this game by MatchPlug can be found below. We also included some Basketball Predictions and Best Betting Tips Today for the Boilermakers vs Buckeyes match.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Purdue Boilermakers VS Ohio State Buckeyes

Venue: Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, Indiana
When: Sunday, February 19th, 2023
Time: 19:02 GMT
Teams to play: Boilermakers and Buckeyes
Picks: UNDER 138.5

Odds as seen on 1XBet. and BetMGM.

Betting On The Purdue Boilermakers

Season record:

1XBet Spread: -12.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 138.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.11
BetMGM Spread: -12.5
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 139.5

Zach Edey, who is the expected player of the year, has done nothing but play exceptionally for Purdue. Without his influence, the Boilermakers won’t even get a shot at the NIT Tournament. Edey’s numbers are great, but experts still think this team’s strength is overrated.

First, Purdue has a -12.80 record luck per Shot Quality. This is after they’ve lost their last two games, so, the numbers suggest they are close to regression. If Edey takes a night off, the Boilermakers should get ready to exit the tournament by March.

However, focusing on tonight’s matchup, there are some advantages Purdue brings to the game – the team is 10th in offensive efficiency and 25th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, Mason Gillis and Fletcher Loyer also boost the team’s winnings.

Additionally, the Boilermakers make their free throws; they are 41st in FT%, so utilising the charity stripe has helped them in close contests. With the Buckeyes not being fantastic on defense, Purdue may make a comeback and dominate the offensive end of the court.

Betting On The Ohio State Buckeyes

Season record:

1XBet Spread: +12.5
1XBet Over/Under: Over 138.5
1XBet Moneyline: 6.60
BetMGM Spread: +12.5
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 139.5

The numbers show that Ohio State is overdue for some positive regression even if its metrics have been bad over the last month.

In Shot Quality, Ohio has a +12.46 record luck, suggesting a 2-3 additional win for them. This isn’t much of a shocker, especially since the Buckeyes are 25th in adjusted offensive efficiency.

One edge the Buckeyes have in today’s matchup is that they have the required size and athleticism for going toe-to-toe with the Boilermakers. Their offensive strategy revolves around its exceptional forwards – Brice Sensabaugh, Zed Key and Justice Sueing.

The Buckeyes’ strength in grabbing offensive rebounds will be vital in this game, as they rank 49th in the country in securing second-chance opportunities. They will try to trap the Boilermakers any chance they get and get Edey into committing a foul too.

MatchPlug Prediction

The lines opening at Purdue -12.5 isn’t much of a surprise; especially since Ohio has settled into their losing streak and doesn’t seem to be showing any chances of ending it.

This is a good opportunity for the Boilermakers, but some experts are taking this game over. Additionally, the Buckeyes may surprise everyone and bring a redoubled effort into the game.

Extra odds and picks for Boilermakers VS Buckeyes can be found at 1XBet.

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NCAAB: Detroit Mercy Titans VS IUPUI Jaguars Predictions Tonight

NCAAB: Detroit Mercy Titans VS IUPUI Jaguars Predictions Tonight

The Sunday face-off between the Detroit Mercy Titans VS IUPUI Jaguars will kickstart the NCAAB’s weekend college basketball action.

IUPUI has a 4-24 overall this year. They lost to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in their last game. Detroit on the other hand, are fresh off a Friday game against the Grizzlies, where they mustered a blowout win.

For season-long coverage of college Basketball Predictions, you can check out the MatchPlug website. On that note, find our betting preview and Best Betting Tips Today on the Mercy Titans and IUPUI Jaguars matchup.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Detroit Mercy Titans VS IUPUI Jaguars

Venue: Calihan Hall, Detroit, Michigan
When: Sunday, February 19th, 2023
Time: 10:00 GMT
Teams to play: Mercy Titans and IUPUI Jaguars
Picks: SPREAD -17.5

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Detroit Mercy Titans

Season record: 12-16

1XBet Spread: -17.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 139.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.05
BetMGM Spread: -17.5
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 150.5

The Detroit Mercy Titans kicked off the year with an 8-12 run through 20 matches. Into the next seven, they went 3-4, losing to the Oakland Golden Grizzlies, Robert Morris Colonials, Youngstown State Penguins and Milwaukee Panthers. They won over Cleveland State Vikings, Fort Wayne Mastodons, and Green Bay Phoenix.

In their Friday match against the Grizzlies, the Mercy Titans moved to a 47-34 halftime edge. They kept it up with a 49-40 run from there and won easily 96-74. Antoine Davis delivered 30 points and Gerald Liddell doubled up on 13 points and 18 boards in the victory.

Betting On The IUPUI Jaguars

Season record: 4-24

1XBet Spread: +17.5
1XBet Over/Under: Over 139.5
1XBet Moneyline: 13.00
BetMGM Spread: +17.5
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 150.5

The IUPUI Jaguars have had a tough year. They defeated Franklin, Spalding, and Texas A&M-Commerce early this season, then didn’t win any other match until February 4th versus the Green Bay Phonenix. The Jaguars have lost to Wright State Raiders, Northern Kentucky Norse and Oakland Golden Grizzlies since that time.

In the matchup on Wednesday when they played against the Golden Grizzlies, the Jaguars were in two points at the break. They possessed a strong second-half effort but were short 85-81. DJ Jackson headed the team with 23 points and four rebounds in the loss.

MatchPlug Prediction

The IUPUI Jaguars may not have had enough great moments this season, but recently they made a good effort against Oakland and are trying with their scoring. Jaguars have 68 points or more in eight of their past 9 games.

Detroit and IUPUI met back on January 21 in an 89-77 Mercy Titans win at the Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Jaguars conceded 50 points in the second half then, so they’ll need to play a complete game for today’s rematch.

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