Jane Njoku

golden knights vs cincinnati bearcats

NCAAB: Central Florida Golden Knights VS Cincinnati Bearcats Predictions Tonight

The Central Florida Golden Knights VS Cincinnati Bearcats game is another matchup for the NCAAB’s weekend college basketball action this Sunday.

This match between the Golden Knights and Bearcats is between one strong team (Cincinnati) and a team with a weaker play (Golden Knights) which experts have picked as the favourite for today’s game.

Read MatchPlug’s preview, the picks, and the Best Betting Tips Today for Golden Knights VS Bearcats.

Related: NCAAB: Detroit Mercy Titans VS IUPUI Jaguars Predictions Tonight

Predictions and Betting Preview for Central Florida Golden Knights VS Cincinnati Bearcats

  • Venue: Addition Financial Arena, Orlando
  • When: Sunday, February 19th, 2023
  • Time: 9:00 GMT
  • Teams to play: Golden Knights and Cincinnati Bearcats
  • Picks: SPREAD -3.5

Odds as seen on 1XBet.

Betting On The Central Florida Golden Knights

Season record: 15-10

  • 1XBet Spread: -3.5
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 137.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 1.59

The Central Florida Golden Knights will face the Bearcats with their overall 15-10 season record. So far in this campaign, UCF has played 17 games at home to get a 12-5 record. Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Knights as the -3.5 favourites. They have been favoured 15 times and went 11-4 straight up.

Taylor Hendricks will attend today’s game as Florida’s leading scorer at 14.92 points per contest. He is not just a vital piece in the Knights’ scoring efforts, but he is also their top rebounder at 6.76 board per contest. Besides Hendricks, the team also has C.J. Kelly’s talent who is number 2 on the team in scoring at 12.16 points per game. Overall, Kelly has hit 41.8% of his shots and is adding 3.68 boards per game.

UCF has had a hard time with their offensive line this season, currently ranking 243rd in college basketball at 69.8 points per game. One major reason for their low-scoring totals is that they play at an average pace, and struggled with knocking down outside shots. The Knights’ 3-point shooting percentage sits at only 35.0% placing them 187th in the NCAA.

Betting On The Cincinnati Bearcats

Season record: 17-10

  • 1XBet Spread: +3.5
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 137.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 2.52

The Cincinnati Bearcats go toe-to-toe with the Knights, boasting a 17-10 overall record. This season, the Bearcats have played 8 games on the road, with a 3-5 record. They have been the underdog in 6 games, sitting with a 0-6 mark. For Today’s game, the oddsmakers have the lines set for the Bearcats at +3.5 underdogs.

Cincinnati should be expecting another powerful performance from the team’s leading scorer Landers Nolley II who averages 16.19 points per game for the Bearcats. Nolley also plays a role in the team scoring on the perimeter. So far, he leads the team in 3-point shots made. David DeJuilius is another player who is important to Cincinnati’s offensive game plan. DeJuilius hit 44.1% of his field goal attempts on his way to averaging 14.3 points per game.

The Bearcats too have struggled with their offensive production this season; currently ranking 254th in college basketball at 69.4 points per game. The main reason for the team’s poor scoring totals is that they too play at a below-average pace and can’t knock down outside shots. As a team, Cincinnati’s 3-point shooting percentage sits at only 31.5% earning them the 388th spot in the NCAA.

MatchPlug Prediction

If you intend to bet on this game between the Central Florida Golden Knights and the Cincinnati Bengals, experts have gone on to give a model that recommends taking the Knights as -3.5 favourites on the road.

While both teams will play to get up their shots from outside, fans will see the Knights try to keep the Bearcats away from their net. You can lock in a bet on the Knights to win the game and cover the spread before tip-off.

More Basketball Predictions for this game are available on 1XBet.

More From The NCAAB:

NCAAB: Purdue Boilermakers VS Ohio State Buckeyes Predictions Tonight

nba 2023 all-star viewer's guide

NBA All-Star 2023 Viewer’s Guide

Prepare for all the NBA All-Star 2023 weekend celebrations happening in Salt Lake City with a daily breakdown of every event and live stream. Download the NBA App for complete coverage.

The NBA All-Star weekend 2023, will tip off with three action-filled days. All of these festivities will eventually lead up to the 72nd annual All-Star Game, where the Greek Freak’s crew hopes to dethrone 5x captain LeBron James and his squad.

Below is everything fans should watch out for before Sunday’s All-Star Game.

Friday, February 17

7 p.m. ET: Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (ESPN)

Fans must have heard their music or seen their faces on the silver screen, but they will be getting a chance to watch their favourite celebrities take the courts. In a battle of bars, rappers 21 Savage and Cordae duel on the court instead of on the microphone.

Simu Liu may just tap into his superpowers for the challenge and Calvin Johnson might bring his talents on the turf to the hardwood.

9 p.m. ET: Jordan Rising Stars (TNT)

The Jordan Rising Stars’ three-game mini-tournament will give a brief insight into the league’s youngest talent, with seven of the top 10 overall draft picks over the last two years taking the court.

After their practice which will be televised on NBA TV at 2.30 p.m. ET, the four star-powered teams coached by NBA legends Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah, Deron Williams and Jason Terry will be showcased.

Fans can relax with some popcorn as they bear witness to the future of the Association, which is just getting started.

NBA App Streams:

5:30 p.m. ET: Basketball Hall of Fame News Conference (NBA TV)

Saturday, February 18

1 p.m. ET: NBA All-Star Practice Presented by AT&T (NBA TV)

This will be a rare chance for fans to look behind the curtain as the league’s best players get ready for the game.

4 p.m ET: NBA X HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T (NBA TV / TNT / ESPN2)

Grambling State University and Southern University men’s basketball teams will go against each other for this year’s NBA HBCU Classic.

NBA legend and Southern University alumni Bob Love and Grambling State alumni Willis Reed have been selected as honorary captains of the 2023 NBA HBCU Classic and will represent their alma maters leading up to the game.

8 p.m. ET: State Farm All-Star Saturday Night (TNT)

Kia Skills Challenge: The Skills Challenge is always exciting for the fans, who watch NBA stars show off passing, shooting and dribbling while they work their way through an obstacle course.

nba all-star 2023
credit: NBA

Starry 3-Point Contest: Who is the best shooter in the NBA? One of the most interesting questions in basketball gets an answer yearly in the 3-point Contest. The league’s best shooters fighting for bragging rights should not be missed.

nba all-star 2023
Credit: NBA

At&T Slam Dunk: There is probably no play in basketball that is more legendary than the slam dunk. For this one, the NBA’s highest flyers will unite to put on an aerial show

Credit: NBA

NBA App Streams:

1 p.m. ET: NBA All-Star Media Day Presented by AT&T @ 1. p.m ET

7 p.m. ET: Commissioner Adam Silver’s news conference @ 7 p.m. ET (NBA TV)

Sunday, February 19

3 p.m. ET | NBA G League Next Up Game (NBA TV)

To begin Sunday’s events, the G League Ignite’s Scoot Henderson and the Iowa Wolves’ Luke Garza will captain the two teams in a showdown of the league’s best up-and-coming G League talent.

7.30 p.m. ET: All-Star Draft Presented by Jordan Brand (TNT)

This year will be the first time the All-Star Draft happen right before the game. Following a 6 p.m. ET Pregame Show on TNT, team captains LeBron and Giannis will spend time curating their squads for the matchup to follow.

8:30 p.m ET: 72nd NBA All-Star Game (TNT)

The 72nd NBA All-Star Game will be fulfilled when Team LeBron and Team Giannis play to take the crown. The NBA’s most elite talent will meet in a best-of-the-best matchup with the aim of raising awareness and sponsoring two local Utah organizations.

Team LeBron will play for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah, and Team Giannis for Raise the Future looks to give almost $1 million to the organizations by the end of the weekend.

NBA App Streams:

1 p.m. ET: NBA Legends Awards (NBA TV)

For a clear look at the NBA All-Star 2023 festivities, fans can check the complete 2023 All-Star Weekend schedule.

Related:

2023 All-Star Weekend: Burna Boy, Jewel, Post Malone, Rema, Tems, and Vin Diesel among entertainment headliners

2023 all-star-weekend

2023 All-Star Weekend: Burna Boy, Jewel, Post Malone, Rema, Tems, and Vin Diesel among entertainment headliners

There will be an Afrobeats-themed halftime show and a performance by Post Malone after the first-ever in-arena NBA All-Star Draft headline the festivities at the 2023 All-Star Weekend.

NEW YORK- The National Basketball Association (NBA) yesterday announced that three Nigerian superstars – 2023 GRAMMY Award-winning and Oscar-nominated singer and producer Tems, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer Burna Boy, and singer Rema will be headliners at the NBA All-Star Game 2023 halftime show which has an Afrobeats-themed performance.

After the performance, James LeBron will be honoured by the NBA family for becoming the league’s all-time scoring leader. The 72nd NBA All-Star Game will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City and air on TNT.

Before the tip-off, global superstar Post Malone will perform for fans a medley of hits following the first-ever in-arena NBA All-Star Draft (at 7:30 p.m. ET), and Vin Diesel, the lead actor of the upcoming ”Fast X” movie, will welcome fans to the event.

GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Jewel will sing the U.S. national anthem and JUNO Award-winning and platinum-selling artist Jully Black will sing the Canadian national anthem on Sunday for the NBA All-Star Game.

The Bonner Family a Utah singing group will perform the U.S. national anthem before the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars, at the 2023 All-Star Weekend, which will be played on Friday, February 17 at 9 p.m. ET on TNT. They will also perform the Black national. ”Lift Every Voice,” at the NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T, which will tip off on Saturday, February 18th at 4 p.m ET on TNT, ESPN2 and NBA TV.

Related:

NBA All-Star 2023 Viewer’s Guide

chiefs' super bowl lvii

Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII victory parade highlights

Days after winning the biggest NFL game of the season, the Chiefs hit the streets of Kansas City, Missouri to celebrate their Super Bowl LVII victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Chiefs got into the sightseeing buses to travel through the city, where they engaged excited fans for the second time in four seasons.

Their celebrations ended at Union Station with rousing speeches from Super Bowl LVII MVP Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, calling out “haters” who ”were saying the Chiefs would never make the playoffs.”

chiefs' super bowl lvii victory parade

In attendance were also Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, president Mark Donovan, general manager Brett Veach, head coach Andy Reid, and Donna Kelce.

Below, we have sampled some Tweets from Wednesday’s celebrations:

In Other News:

NFL news roundup: Current league updates from February 15

nfl news roundup

NFL news roundup: Current league updates from February 15

The NFL is aiming to keep fans updated with all the latest news from around the league. Dedicated supporters can visit the NFL’s transaction hub for a daily breakdown of the NFL news roundup.

On this note, these are some updates regarding the various teams in the NFL:

(Teams are listed in alphabetical order)

Baltimore Ravens

nfl news roundup

Signings

Buffalo Bills

nfl news roundup

Coaching News

  • Veteran WR coach Adam Henry, according to reports by Tom Pelissero NFL Network Insider. Henry has coached at LSU and five other NFL teams. He was Indiana’s co-OC/WR coach.

Carolina Panthers

nfl news roundup

Coaching News

  • The Panthers have hired Parks Frazier to be their new pass game coordinator. Frazier was part of Carolina’s head coach Frank Reich’s staff in Indianapolis. He was promoted to offensive play-caller during the last part of the 2022 season.
  • Chris Tabor special teams coach, OL coach James Campen and assistant OL coach Robert Kugler will be retained on Reich’s staff.

Denver Broncos

nfl news roundup

Coaching News

  • Declan Doyle will leave the New Orleans Saints to join Sean Payton’s Denver team as a tight ends coach, according to reports by Ian Rapoport NFL Network Insider.
  • Doyle’s last four seasons were spent with the Saints as an offensive assistant.

Jacksonville Jaguars

nfl news roundup

Suspensions

Kansas City Chiefs

Signings

  • QB Chris Oladokun (reserve/futures)
  • RB Jerrion Ealy (reserve/futures)
  • RB La’Mical Perine (reserve/futures)
  • WR Cornell Powell (reserve/futures)
  • WR Ihmir Marsette-Smit (reserve/futures)
  • TE Kendall Blanton (reserve/futures)
  • TE Matt Bushman (reserve/futures)
  • G Mike Caliendo (reserve/futures)
  • C Austin Reiter (reserve/futures)
  • NT Danny Shelton (reserve/futures)
  • LB Cole Christiansen (reserve/futures)
  • DB Dicaprio Bootle (reserve/futures)

Miami Dolphins

Coach News

  • Another NFL news roundup features Vic Fangio was announced as the official Miami defensive coordinator. Fangio signed a low-key contract with the Philadelphia Eagles to help the with their match against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl LVII.
  • Tom Pelissero reported that Fangio would be joining the Dolphins on January 29th.

New England Patriots

Roster Cuts

New Orleans Saints

Coaching News

  • The Saints have officially hired Joe Woods to be their defensive coordinator. Rapoport had reported on February 6th that New Orleans would be hiring the former Cleveland Browns DC.
  • New Orleans also announced that they hired Todd Grantham as a defensive line coach, Marcus Robertson as a secondary coach, Clancy Barone as a tight ends coach and Kevin Carberry as an assistant offensive line coach.

Philadelphia Eagles

Signings

  • WR Devon Allen (reserve/futures)
  • WR Tyrie Cleveland (reserve/futures)
  • OT Fred Johnson (reserve/futures)
  • OT Roderick Johnson (reserve/futures)
  • G Iosua Opeta (reserve/futures)
  • DE Tarron Jackson (reserve/futures)
  • DE Matt Leo (reserve/futures)
  • LB Davion Taylor (reserve/futures)
  • DB Mario Goodrich (reserve/futures)

Pittsburgh Steelers

Retirements

  • John Mitchell, after spending 29 years as an assistant head coach to the Steelers and Mike Tomlin, announced that he was retiring. Of all of Tomlin’s staff, Mitchell was the longest-tenured member.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

nfl news roundup

Coaching News

  • Seahawks QB coach Dave Canales is being hired as the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator. This is according to a report by NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo.

Washington Commanders

OC Interviews

  • Eric Bieniemy, current Chiefs offensive coordinator, will interview for an OC job with Washington today. According to Rapoport NFL Network Insider, Bieniemy is considered a “top candidate”.

More from the NFL:

Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII victory parade highlights

kansas city chiefs and philadelphia eagles

NFL Super Bowl Predictions: Kansas City Chiefs VS Philadelphia Eagles

After a five-month unending battle, the two best teams in the NFL 2022 season reach the final fight, as Kansas City Chiefs VS Philadelphia Eagles. The Chiefs and Eagles will face off at the Super Bowl LVII happening live today.

These teams completed the regular round with the best records in their conferences and will now feature in a decisive game, after taking the lead in betting polls in Las Vegas for half of the campaign.

During the playoffs, the Chiefs sent the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cincinnati Bengals home, while the Eagles ended the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers.

We know how important today’s game is, which is why we have done this excellent preview of the historic matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. You can find more NFL Predictions this week by reading this article to the end.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Kansas City Chiefs VS Philadelphia Eagles NFL Super Bowl LVII Game

  • Venue: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
  • When: Sunday, February 12, 2023
  • Time: 12:00 GMT
  • Teams to play: Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles
  • NFL Picks: UNDER 51

Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Kansas City Chiefs

kansas city chiefs and philadelphia eagles

Season record: 14-3 (AFC West Champion – AFC 1st seed)

  • 1XBet Spread: +1.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 2.105
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 51
  • BetMGM Spread: +1.5
  • BetMGM Moneyline: 2.00
  • BetMGM Over/Under: Over 50.5

Patrick Mahomes and his Chiefs will be representing the American Conference in the Super Bowl for the third time in the past four seasons.

In spite of his ankle injury, Mahomes still managed to answer last Sunday’s loss to the Cincinnati Bengals the previous campaign, leading Kansas City to an AFC Conference Final of 20-23.

While the match had many controversial choices, the Chiefs’ offense proved why it is the best in the NFL after thrashing a Bengals’ defense that had been relentless since the second half of the regular round.

Remaining in the game, helped the defense do a fantastic job, particularly using its strength in making catches to its advantage, five in total against Joe Burrow. They also exploited this main weakness of Cincinnati’s offensive line.

For today’s game with Philadelphia, Kansas City’s blow will be twice as hard, as the Eagles have only allowed 14 points defensively in two games this postseason. But, none of the two quarterbacks they faced was Mahomes’ match.

Thanks to their quarterback, the Chiefs became the highest-scoring team in the championship with a total of 496 points and were the only offense to pass 7,000 total yards with 7,036. No team averaged more yards gained per play than their 6.4; the 41 touchdown passes were the highest in the NFL and with a 69.4% conversion percentage, they finished second inside the red zone.

On defense, Kansas finished as the team that conceded the most aerial TDs in the league and tried fixing this problem by curbing the opposing ground game. But, they will still have a great advantage against the Eagles who scored the most touchdowns on the ground this year.

Betting On The Philadelphia Eagles

Regular Season Record: 14-3 (NFC East Champion – NFC 1st seed)

  • 1XBet Spread: -1.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 1.85
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 51
  • BetMGM Spread: -1.5
  • BetMGM Moneyline: 1.83
  • BetMGM Over/Under: Under 50.5

The Philadelphia Eagles did not disappoint as National Conference favourites after staying on top from beginning to end in the regular round. They not only defeated the New York Giants in the Divisional Round, but they also exploited Brock Purdy’s early injury to mete out a 7-31 judgement on the dangerous San Francisco 49ers.

The offense which is headed by Jalen Hurts didn’t show fear in front of the best defense in the league and with just 269 total yards. They scored 31 touchdowns against a unit that conceded only over 30 points twice this campaign.

This record should not come as surprise, especially since Philadelphia was the second-highest-scoring franchise in the circuit, second to Kansas City. One of their strengths was that they barely dropped the ball on 18 occasions, while their 32 TDs on the ground were the most in the championship, and they finished as the third-best team in the red zone.

Hurts is to the Eagles, what Mahomes is to the Chiefs. The star quarterback threw for more than 3,700 yards and rushed for more than 700 even after missing two regular-round matches.

On the defensive side, Philadelphia is one of the NFL’s heavy hitters, which is what makes them dangerous. An instance of this is that the Eagles were two sacks away from the NFL all-time record with 70, and during playoffs they added 8 more between the Giants and the 49ers.

Adding this to Mahomes’ physical discomforts being public and the fact that the Eagles were the team that allowed the lowest total yards through the air in the championship, it is understandable why they are slight favourites in betting polls to win the Super Bowl title.

MatchPlug Prediction

kansas city chiefs and philadelphia eagles
State Farm Stadium

The Philadelphia Eagles having a slight edge in the betting odds shows just how close today’s game will be between the two best offenses and quarterbacks in the NFL.

Thanks to the Chiefs’ strong aerial attack, they are the number one offense in the circuit. While the Eagles are number two because they finished ninth in the air and fifth on the ground.

This is why there is no disbelief about the difference the defenses of both teams will make. In defense, Kansas City may lack Philadelphia’s power, but they held Joe Burrow and the Bengals to just 20 points.

The Eagles, on the other hand, have had no opponent score over seven points against them in the playoffs. Furthermore, they are one of the best in the circuits through the air. Additionally, knowing how to pressure the opposing quarterback isn’t like Philadelphia and Mahomes isn’t at full capacity to make one of his magical breakaways.

Final Prediction: Under (KC 23- PHI 26)

More NFL Picks for free for this matchup can be found on 1XBet and BetMGM.

seattle kraken and philadelphia flyers

NHL Expert Picks; Seattle Kraken VS Philadelphia Flyers Predictions Today

Seattle Kraken VS Philadelphia Flyers is a game between two teams on different ends of the standings this campaign.

Seattle has a 29-18-5 record but hopes to recover from their three consecutive losses. Philadelphia has a 22-22-10 record and is gracing the bottom of the Metropolitan Division.

These two teams will play today to improve in standings and their respective divisions, making the upcoming game an interesting one.

In case you missed it, these are some of the best NHL Predictions Today today for Kraken and Flyers, brought to you by MatchPlug.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Seattle Kraken VS Philadelphia Flyers

  • Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
  • When: Sunday, February 12th, 2023
  • Time: 10:00 GMT
  • Teams to play: Seattle Kraken and Philadelphia Flyers
  • NHL Picks: MONEYLINE 2.155

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Seattle Kraken

Season Record: 29-18-5

  • 1XBet Spread: -1.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 2.155
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 6.5
  • BetMGM Spread: -1.5
  • BetMGM Moneyline: 1.70
  • BetMGM Over/Under: Over 6.5

Seattle is having a great season with their offense taking the lead, scoring 3.48 goals per game. Jordan Eberle, Jared McCann, and Matthew Beniers have scored 51 goals and 69 assists to lead the top two lines, while the other defense members have stepped up too.

Yanni Gourde, Olivier Bjorkstrand, and Daniel Sprong combined for 31 goals and 58 assists, while Vince Dunn the defenseman added nine goals and 30 assists from the point to open up the offense line.

The Kraken’s offense has played well, but their defense has been terrible, allowing 3.12 goals per game with 13 goals in the past three games. Adam Larsson and Vince Dunn share 7.3 defensive points and 164 blocked shots, but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to score shots at will.

Additionally, goaltender Martin Jones has struggled with a .891 save percentage and a 2.92 goals-against average on 948 shots with -13.8 goals saved above average.

Betting On The Philadelphia Flyers

Season Record: 22-22-10

  • 1XBet Spread: +1.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 2.936
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 6.5
  • BetMGM Spread: +1.5
  • BetMGM Moneyline: 2.20
  • BetMGM Over/Under: Under 6.5

The Philadelphia Flyers are having a tough season with a failing offense that has only scored 2.72 goals per game with just four goals in their last 3 games.

Travis Konecny, Scott Laughton, and Kevin Hayes share 52 goals and 73 assists, while the rest of the offense line struggles. Just 5 skaters have 10 goals or higher, making it easy for opposing defenses to limit the top-heavy offense.

Philadelphia’s defense has also struggled, allowing 3.09 goals per game. Ivan Provorov and Travis Sanheim combine for 4.6 defensive point shares, and the other defense members have struggled.

Felix Sandstrom the Flyers’ goaltender has struggled with a .886 save percentage and a 3.45 goals-against average on 280 shots with -5.7 goals saved above average.

MatchPlug Prediction

Seattle may have lost three consecutive matches, but they will sit up and control today’s game from the first period.

The Kraken should have no problems finding the back of the net with McCann and Eberle leading the forward unit to carry the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots.

They will curb the Philadelphia Flyers offense that scored just four goals in the past three games. Dunn, Larsson, and the other defensive unit players will create turnovers in the defensive zone and limit shots on the net. This should allow Jones to save plenty of goals.

The Seattle Krakens should win the matchup to end their losing streak with a great performance on the road.

Final Prediction: Seattle Kraken Moneyline.

However, you can find the match odds and NHL Expert Picks for this game on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Related:

NHL Expert Picks: Edmonton Oilers VS Montreal Canadiens Predictions Today

edmonton oilers and montreal canadiens

NHL Expert Picks: Edmonton Oilers VS Montreal Canadiens Predictions Today

Edmonton Oilers VS Montreal Canadiens features two teams which are playing the second outing of their different back-to-back sets.

The Oilers and Canadiens will clash in Montreal, as the Canadiens who are in 8th position in the Atlantic Division will host the Edmonton Oilers who are 2nd in the Pacific division.

For the best previews and odds for all NHL games, you can visit MatchPlug. We offer you the best NHL Predictions Today for the Oilers and Canadiens matchup.

Predictions, Odds and Betting Preview for Edmonton Oilers VS Montreal Canadiens

  • Where: Bell Centre, Montreal
  • When: Sunday, February 12th, 2023
  • Time: 9:30 GMT
  • Teams to play: Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens
  • NHL Expert Picks: SPREAD -1.5

Odds as seen on 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Edmonton Oilers

Season Record: 30-18-5

  • 1XBet Spread: -1.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 1.67
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 6.5
  • BetMGM Spread: -1.5
  • BetMGM Moneyline: 1.40
  • BetMGM Over/Under: Over 6.5

The Edmonton Oilers played 2-0-1 on their recent 4-date road trek after winning their last 4 fixtures (3-0-1) for the third time, following a 6-3 win against the Ottawa Senators.

Connor McDavid who has 42 goals and 97 points this year clinched a snipe and two assists, extending his point streak to 15 matchups (10 goals, 15 assists), as Edmonton buried three unanswered markers in the final third. This includes a power-play strike and the second shorty of the day, after blowing a 3-1 lead at the end of the second period. With this, Edmonton has stretched its ongoing point run to 11 outings (9-0-2).

Jack Campbell the Oilers goalie (17-8-1 on the season with a 3.27 GAA and a .890 save percentage), stopped 26 shots for his eight consecutive triumphs. Stuart Skinner (13-10-4 on the year with a 2.84 GAA and a .916 save percentage) is expected to dominate the Oilers’ crease tomorrow, after picking up an impeccable 2-0-0 career record against the Montreal Canadiens with a 2.50 GAA and a .911 save percentage.

Edmonton on the other hand is netting the highest number of goals per match in 2022-23 (3.75), while allowing the 14th-highest amount defensively (3.15). They top the league in power play (31.5%) and 22nd in penalty kill (76.1%).

Betting On The Montreal Canadiens

Season Record: 21-27-4

  • 1XBet Spread: +1.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 4.38
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 6.5
  • BetMGM Spread: +1.5
  • BetMGM Moneyline: 3.00
  • BetMGM Over/Under: Under 6.5

The Montreal Canadiens finally ended their four-game losing skid (0-3-1) when they went 1-1-0 on their recent four-date homestand after an overtime win against the New York Islanders on their home ice.

After Nick Suzuki (17 goals, 41 points this year) started the scoring halfway through the opening frame. The Canadiens tied the game twice in the third period before Mike Matheson (2 goals, 10 points) notched the winner on a rebound with 22 seconds left in the extra session. Justin Barron (1 goal, 5 points) and Kirby Dach (12 goals, 34 points) also came through for the Habs which split their last eight home contests (4-3-1).

Sam Montembeault Montreal’s goalie (11-10-2 on the season with a 3.17 GAA and a .909 save percentage) made 27 saves but will vacate the net for Jake Allen ahead of today’s matchup with Edmonton. Allen who has a 10-7-2 tally for the ongoing season with a 3.58 GAA and a .891 save percentage, is 9-9-2 against the Oilers with a 2.72 GAA and a .903 save percentage.

The Habs are 4th in lowest goals scored per game this season (2.58), 5th in most goals forfeited on average (3.69), the bottom of the league in power play (15.4%) and 3rd from the bottom in penalty kill (72.5%).

MatchPlug Prediction

The Edmonton Oilers have won 5 of their last 7 games played with no breaks, while the Montreal Canadiens have dropped 11 of their past 15 meeting with the Oilers in Montreal.

If we were to follow the trends, today’s game signals a total victory for one team. The Canadiens have lost 31 outings in this campaign, beaten by more than one strike in 24 of them.

The Oilers have emerged victorious by a margin of at least two markers in 21 of their 30 wins this season, including 15 of their past 17.

Final Prediction: Edmonton Oilers Spread (-1.5).

Related:

NHL Expert Picks; Seattle Kraken VS Philadelphia Flyers Predictions Today

chicago bulls and cleveland cavaliers

NBA Expert Picks: Chicago Bulls VS Cleveland Cavaliers Predictions Tonight

Today, for the 2022-23 NBA regular season, fans will witness a thrilling match between the Chicago Bulls VS Cleveland Cavaliers two franchises with different presences in the basketball world.

Chicago lost two successive games, and contrary to popular belief, they were not active during the trade deadline.

Cleveland has four consecutive wins; minus their Friday game against the New Orleans Pelicans, and they intend to fight their way to the top of the Eastern Conference and stay there throughout the season.

We’ve covered all the information you should know about the Bulls and Cavaliers matchup. You can also visit MatchPlug to find more NBA Predictions Tonight for various games in this league.

Related: NBA Expert Picks: Los Angeles Lakers VS Golden State Warriors Predictions Tonight

Predictions and Betting Preview for Chicago Bulls VS Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Regular Season Game

  • Venue: Rocket Mortgage Field House, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • When: Saturday, February 11th, 2023
  • Time: 17:00 GMT
  • Teams to play: Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers
  • NBA Picks: SPREAD -4.5

Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Chicago Bulls

  • Season Record: 26-29
  • 1XBet Spread: +4.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 3.016
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 220.5
  • BetMGM Spread: +5.5
  • BetMGM Moneyline: 2.65
  • BetMGM Over/Under Over 220.5

If a poll on which teams in the Eastern Conference were the biggest disappointments were to be taken, the Chicago Bulls would be top contenders for the top spot.

The team’s top management was expected to trade Alex Caruso and Coby White, but instead, they stayed on in the team.

Several reports have stated that the management didn’t want to scatter the roster and they want to give the Bulls a chance to raise their performance in the second half of the campaign. However, if things end poorly for this team, there could be some significant moves to happen in the offseason.

Betting On The Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Season Record: 35-22
  • 1XBet Spread: -4.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 1.596
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 220.5
  • BetMGM Spread: -5.5
  • BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95
  • BetMGM Over/Under: Under 220.5

The Cleveland Cavaliers too didn’t participate too much at the NBA trade deadline, sending across a message that they have faith in their present roster.

Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell did not play last Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, because of physical discomfort, but the players were expected to be available against the Pelicans and today against the Chicago Bulls.

After winning 7 out of their last 10 games, the Cavaliers are mounting pressure on the Philadelphia 76ers and are just one game behind Doc Rivers’ team in the standings.

MatchPlug Prediction

In all their 3 previous matches this season, Cleveland has won Chicago. In the last game, Mitchell made a memorable 71-point performance in a match that was decided in double overtime.

With the Cavaliers being a fantastic home underdog (23-6) and the Bulls being prone to failure at away games (10-18), our predictions place Mitchell and his crew in a position to destabilise Chicago this night.

But, you can still look at the NBA Expert Picks for this matchup on 1XBet to get a second opinion.

Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers Spread.

More NBA Match Previews:

NBA Expert Picks: Utah Jazz VS New York Knicks Predictions Tonight

NBA Expert Picks: San Antonio Spurs VS Atlanta Hawks Predictions Tonight

Los Angeles Lakers And Golden State Warriors

NBA Expert Picks: Los Angeles Lakers VS Golden State Warriors Predictions Tonight

Los Angeles Lakers VS Golden State Warriors is one of the NBA matchups happening this Saturday. The game will be a Western Conference duel, where the Warriors will keep extending their good home numbers, despite their top star’s absence.

Los Angeles and Golden State have met once before this season, in a matchup that took place on the same court and the Warriors won by 123-109. It remains to be seen if the Lakers will even the series this campaign.

MatchPlug has the best preview for the Lakers and Warriors game, you can also read our NBA Predictions Tonight and view odds for this matchup.

Predictions and Betting Preview for Los Angeles Lakers VS Golden State Warriors NBA Regular Season Game

  • Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, California.
  • When: Saturday, February 11th, 2023
  • Time: 17:30 GMT
  • Teams to play: Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors
  • NBA Picks: UNDER 238.5

Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The Los Angeles Lakers

  • Season Record: 25-30
  • 1XBet Spread: +2.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 2.28
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Over 238.5
  • BetMGM Spread: +2.5
  • BetMGM Moneyline: 2.10
  • BetMGM Over/Under: Over 238.5

The Los Angeles Lakers returned to their home field after playing two home games. The last one was against the Milwaukee Bucks which are the most competent opponents in the league. It was a game where the main news was the absence of LeBron James because of his foot injury.

The NBA’s leading scorer will recover in time for this new commitment, although the Lakers must step up their performance away from home if they want to stand a chance against the Warriors. They have lost 17 out of 29 games played in that capacity; proving why they are ranked 13th in the Western Conference.

In the defensive department, this team hasn’t played well either, averaging 118.6 points allowed per night, these numbers make them the third-worst squad in this area.

Betting On The Golden State Warriors

los angeles lakers and golden state warriors
  • Season Record: 28-27
  • 1XBet Spread: -2.5
  • 1XBet Moneyline: 1.79
  • 1XBet Over/Under: Under 238.5
  • BetMGM Spread: -2.5
  • BetMGM Moneyline: 1.76
  • BetMGM Over/Under: Under 238.5

The Golden State Warriors are licking their wounds over losing Stephen Curry, but this hasn’t made them less of a competitive team in the matches they have played without him. They became this way after suffering defeat at the hands of the Portland Trail Blazers by 125-122; significantly damaging their opponent despite playing away from home.

Losing the Trail Blazers cut short the Warriors’ winning streak of two successive victories, but they will now go back to winning at the Chase Center, where they won 21 of the 27 games they’ve played.

MatchPlug Prediction

LeBron James is expected to come back for this matchup to play with a Lakers team that just got reinforcement from their acquisitions in the market. Their away numbers are not looking good, but on the upside, they won’t face Curry today.

The Warriors are strong players at home, but, like the Lakers, they too have not been a top franchise on defense, averaging 118.3 points allowed in each game, figures they must improve if they want to retain the championship title they won last campaign.

NBA Expert Picks predict a high-scoring game, since both teams have high-level attacks, but weak defense zones.

Prediction: Over

More NBA Match Previews:

NBA Expert Picks: Utah Jazz VS New York Knicks Predictions Tonight

NBA Expert Picks: San Antonio Spurs VS Atlanta Hawks Predictions Tonight

Stop Playing and Start Wining.

Matchplug provides data driven free Football predictions and America Sports Picks for sports lovers who desire to make a living from sports rather than just being mere fans.

Contact us


WhatsApp : +1 (307) 218-5698
Email : hello@matchplug.com
Telegram : @matchplugvip

Quick Links

Categories

Information

BeGambleAware.org aims to promote responsibility in gambling. They provide information to help you make informed decisions about your gambling.

Call the National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 8am to midnight, 7 days a week.

Follow Us

Facebook Telegram Instagram Twitter Youtube Linkedin

© 2022 Matchplug Sports Group (MSG)