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Dobson to play for Islanders against Hurricanes in Game One

Noah Dobson will return to play for the New York Islanders for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Dobson missed the final three matches of the regular season with an upper-body injury.

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“He’s ready to go,” Islanders coach Patrick Roy said on Friday.

Dobson skated without support on Wednesday and joined the team for practice Friday before heading to Carolina.

“When you leave a game and miss the three games to finish the year, you obviously had some concern with the playoffs coming,” Dobson said. “But I’ve just tried to focus on doing whatever I can to get myself ready. It’s been a day-by-day thing, just one day at a time, and I’m just happy to be feeling a little better here.”

Noah had 70 points (10 goals, 60 assists) in 79 games this campaign and led New York in ice time per game (24:31).

foden: man city players to want to make history

Foden: Man City players want to make Premier League history

Manchester City players are determined to make history in the Premier League after their Champions League disappointment, says Phil Foden.

The Citizens were kicked out of Europe by Real Madrid over two legs after losing a penalty shootout, with the two legs being tied at 4-4.

However, Foden believes that defeat will be fuel for Manchester for the rest of the EPL season, as they also have an FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea this weekend.

Speaking to The Mail, Foden said: “We know if we win the Premier League this time we will have done something new. It’s something we have our eyes on.

“Every time we put our boots on at the training ground that saying is there on the wall.

“It says: “Nobody has won four Premier Leagues in a row…yet”.

“We want to put ourselves in history.

“Every day I sit and look at that slogan and I think: ‘Why not?’.”

“My story is nice isn’t it?,” added Foden on his rise.

“I played in every age group.

“I am so happy for myself, the club and the younger players in the academy.

“It probably does all mean a little bit more to me and yeh there has been pressure.

“I had to become an adult at a very young age. I had to listen to a lot of people saying a lot of different things. He’s not playing enough. He should go on loan.

“I mean I had Kevin [De Bruyne] and David [Silva] in front of me back then. I knew I didn’t deserve to play.

“But now I want to be a role model for this academy and younger kids in my area. I tell them to never stop loving football. Because if you love it you will never be afraid of the hard work.

“Hopefully young players look at me and think: “If Phil did it then why can’t I do it?”

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Real Madrid to pass on Bayer Leverkusen striker Iker Bravo

Real Madrid are set to pass on Bayer Leverkusen striker Iker Bravo.

Bravo is in his second season on loan with Real Madrid Castilla.

According to Relevo, Madrid has decided not to make the transfer permanent.

Bravo started his season with the reserve team Real Madrid Castilla but has since been moved to the team’s U19 club, failing to impress coach Raúl.

In Alvaro Arbeloa’s U19 team, Iker has played well but it is not enough for Real Madrid to want to buy him.

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Bayern Munich still wants Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo

Bayern Munich is still in the hunt to acquire Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo.

The Uruguay international has attracted interest from Bayern Munich, but Barca insists that they are reluctant to do business.

However, TV3 reports a possible transfer is underway.

Araujo’s agents are now negotating with Bayern Munich.

Bayern insists that Barcelona’s €100m is too much and instead a €65-70m price is more realistic.

But, Munich are trying to conclude with Araujo on personal terms before beginning their negotiations with Barca.

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NHL Predictions Today: New York Islanders VS Carolina Hurricanes Expert Picks

The New York Islanders travel to Raleigh, NC to play the Carolina Hurricanes this afternoon at PNC Arena in the first match of their playoff series. Watch Islanders VS Hurricanes.

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Betting Preview for New York Islanders VS Carolina Hurricanes

Venue: PNC Arena.
Date: Saturday, April 20th, 2024.
Time: 22:00.
Teams to play: Islanders and Hurricanes.
NHL Picks: MONEYLINE 1.81.

Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On The New York Islanders

1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Total: Over 5.5
1XBet Moneyline: 3.97
BetMGM Spread: +1.5
BetMGM Total: Over 5.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 3.00

The New York Islanders ended the regular season in style, winning eight of their final nine matches, including a 5-4 home victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Goaltender Ilya Sorokin, who blocked 39 Penguins shots on the net, stopped a late penalty shot from Sidney Crosby to preserve the victory.

RW Simon Holstrom scored his 15th goal of the year and delivered an assist for New York. The Islanders’ defence has stepped up recently, permitting two goals or less in seven of their last eight matches.

Betting On The Carolina Hurricanes

1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Total: Over 5.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.81
BetMGM Spread: -1.5
BetMGM Total: Under 5.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.40

Carolina Hurricanes watched their five-game winning streak end when they lost 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road in their last regular season contest. Goaltender Spencer Martin had a rough match, permitting 25 Columbus shots on net, He ended the season with a 7-9-2 record.

LW Teuvo Teravainen scored twice for the Hurricanes to record 25 this season. Carolina forward Jesper Fast was injured on a hit during the game and his postseason status is uncertain. The Hurricane’s offence was topnotch in the last week, scoring four goals or higher in four of their previous six games.

MatchPlug Prediction On New York Islanders VS Carolina Hurricanes

While the Hurricanes had strong goaltending this season, the Islanders have an edge in save percentage. So, expect New York to play Carolina close throughout the match. The trends strongly back an Islanders upset in Carolina in Game 1.

Final Prediction: New York Islanders Moneyline.

Football Predictions Today: Union Berlin VS Bayern Munich Sure Tips

Fresh off securing a spot in the Champions League semi-finals, Bayern Munich resume the Bundesliga with a visit to Stadion An der Alten Forsterei to play Union Berlin on Saturday afternoon. Watch Berlin VS Bayern Munich.

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Predictions and Betting Preview For Berlin VS Bayern Munich

Venue: Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.
When: Saturday, April 20th, 2024.
Time: 17:30.
Teams to play: Union Berlin and Bayern Munich.
Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.663.

Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On Union Berlin

1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 5.28
BetMGM Spread:
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 2.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 4.80

Union Berlin will extend their winless run without scoring during their 2-0 loss on the road against European-chasing Augsburg. Berlin will like a return to Stadion An der Alten Forsterei where they have gathered 20 of their 29 Bundesliga points this campaign. However, they have won just one of their last seven Bundesliga matches in front of their fans, a 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen last month.

Berlin held Bayern to a 1-1 draw the last time they hosted in September 2022, but this was between three road losses without reply. There was also the 1-0 defeat earlier this year during which Bjelica was sent off before getting a three-match ban and £21,000 for pushing Leroy Sane during an altercation on the touchline.

Betting On Bayern Munich

1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.663
BetMGM Spread: –
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 2.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.60

Bayern Munich are steadfast in their quest to salvage something good from an abysmal 2023-24 season after they beat Arsenal 3-2 on aggregate. That was the first time they advanced from the Champions League quarter-finals following three successive years of failure at this stage in the competition.

Munich enters today’s contest having won only one of their last five league road matches. Hoffenheim (19) is the only club that has conceded more away games than Bayern (15) this year. But, the Bavarians have never lost in nine past Bundesliga matches with Union Berlin, winning six of them plus a close 1-0 success in the reverse fixture in January.

MatchPlug Prediction For Union Berlin VS Bayern Munich

While Union Berlin is under a lot of pressure to secure points to avoid the drop, Bayern are just playing to save face. However, Tuchel’s club are the strong favourites to win the match. Berlin’s goal drought will cause Bjelica concern, but even if they pass Munich’s backline, experts believe the guests will find a way to outscore them.

Final Prediction: Bayern Munich.

Football Predictions Today: Dortmund VS Leverkusen Sure Tips

Borussia Dortmund will want to focus after midweek stress when they host unbeaten Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park on Sunday. Tune into Dortmund VS Leverkusen.

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Predictions and Betting Preview For Dortmund VS Leverkusen

Venue: Signal Iduna Park.
When: Sunday, April 21st, 2024.
Time: 16:30.
Teams to play: Dortmund and Leverkusen.
Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 2.601.

Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On Dortmund

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5
1XBet Moneyline: 2.601
BetMGM Spread: –
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 3.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 2.40

Although Dortmund’s Champions League run has been remarkable, they have struggled to be consistent in the Bundesliga. This is highlighted by fifth place in the standings entering the last weeks of the 2023-24 season. This has put Champions League participation in question, even if they are saved by Germany securing one of two extra slots in next year’s competition.

Dortmund has a mixed home record in the top flight this term, losing four of 12 (eight victories) at home. This contrasts their five-match unbeaten streak in this season’s Champions League contesting, extending to 10 after Ajax beat them 3-1 in November 2021. With two league defeats at Signal Iduna, Borussia hopes to make things right in the season’s roundup as they hope to defeat Leverkusen.

Betting On Leverkusen

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5
1XBet Moneyline: 2.622
BetMGM Spread:
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 3.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 2.60

Bayern Leverkusen have remained unbeaten for 44 games in 2023-24 after Thursday’s draw at West Ham United. This is the longest any European club has gone without defeat. Last weekend’s 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen accomplished an incredible feat and sealed their first-ever Bundesliga title. Leverkusen hopes to keep things that way on Sunday.

Leverkusen has a reason to be confident of extending their unbeaten sequence, having secured 10 successive league wins since being held to a goalless match by Borussia Monchengladbach in January. However, the club has yet to beat Dortmund in two Bundesliga matches; one loss last season and a draw in December.

MatchPlug Prediction For Dortmund VS Leverkusen

While most fans support Leverkusen to win Dortmund, the guests have lost seven of their last eight visits to Signal Iduna Park, and have not won the hosts in three league meetings. Bayern should avoid defeat on Sunday, even if they don’t get enough points.

Final Prediction: Dortmund Moneyline.

Football Predictions Today: Alaves VS Atletico Madrid Sure Tips

Atletico Madrid will want to bounce back from the Champions League quarter-final loss when they resume La Liga duties with Alaves on Sunday evening. Madrid are fourth in league tables, while Alaves is 14th, seven points above the relegation zone. Watch Alaves VS Atletico.

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Predictions and Betting Preview For Alaves VS Atletico Madrid

Venue: Estadio de Mendizorroza.
When: Saturday, April 21st, 2024.
Time: 17:30.
Teams to play: Alaves and Atletico.
Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.984.

Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On Alaves

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 4.315
BetMGM Spread:
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 2.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 4.00

Having returned to La Liga through the 2022-23 Segunda Division playoffs, this season was going to be about consolidation for Alaves. Keeping this in mind, it has been a successful campaign for them to date. The guests have 32 points from 31 league games this season, thanks to a record of eight victories, eight draws and 15 losses. Alaves is 14th place in the table.

Alaves have only managed to win one of their last nine league games while losing four of their last five and each of their last three against Athletic, Real Sociedad and Granada. They’ve performed well in front of fans, securing 21 points from 15 games.

Betting On Atletico Madrid

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.984.
BetMGM Spread: –
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 2.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95

Atletico Madrid are in a great position to move to the semi-finals of the Champions League, having secured a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the first series of their last-eight contest in Madrid last week. They suffered a 4-2 loss to Borussia in the second series of their quarter-final on Tuesday evening to lose 5-4 aggregate, with the Red and Whites being knocked off the European competition.

Madrid won Girona 3-1 in La Liga last weekend, and their home form this term has been great, securing 43 points from 16 matches, which is the best record in the league. But, they only have the seventh-best away record, suffering seven defeats from 15 games. They enter Sunday’s match from a draining fixture against Dortmund.

MatchPlug Prediction For Alaves VS Atletico Madrid

Atletico won five of their last six La Liga matches between these two clubs, but Alaves won 1-0 in a contest in the 2021-22 season. Alaves will be the fresher of the two clubs for this match, but experts expect Madrid to secure at least three points.

Final Prediction: Atletico Madrid Moneyline.

Football Predictions Today: Real Madrid VS Barcelona Sure Tips

Barcelona can close the gap between them and Real Madrid if they win this weekend’s match. These long-term rivals, enter into a crucial match at the top of the La Liga in different moods. Don’t miss Real Madrid VS Barcelona.

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Predictions and Betting Preview For Real Madrid VS Barcelona

Venue: Santiago Bernabeu.
When: Sunday, April 21st, 2024.
Time: 20:00.
Teams to play: Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.881.

Odds provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On Real Madrid

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.881
BetMGM Spread: –
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 3.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.85

League leaders Real Madrid got revenge on Manchester City in the Champions League by advancing to the semi-finals with a penalty shootout victory at the Etihad Stadium. Madrid are eight points ahead of Barca, and nothing but winning the Catalan will seal this season’s title for them.

Madrid defeating Barcelona will spell doom for the latter, especially after their Champions League loss. Los Blancos already beat the Citizens, before Barca’s loss and will play Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.

Betting On Barcelona

1XBet Spread: 0
1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5
1XBet Moneyline: 4.11
BetMGM Spread: –
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 3.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 3.90

Barcelona and Madrid have healthy form entering a match that’ll determine the El Clasico on Sunday evening. However, the guests already threw away a lead to Paris Saint-Germain last week.

Losing to Real Madrid will start a hellish week for Barca. Especially after Paris Saint-Germain knocked them out of the Champions League on Wednesday, after a 4-1 second-leg quarter-final loss at home.

MatchPlug Prediction For Real Madrid VS Barcelona

Real Madrid have played so well defensively this season and they face a Barcelona side that continuously makes life hard for themselves. Due to this, experts support the league leaders.

Final Prediction: Real Madrid Moneyline.

Soccer Predictions Today: Inter Miami VS Nashville SC Sure Tips

Inter Miami will want to pick up MLS wins in a row for the first time since September, when they host Nashville SC at Chase Stadium on Saturday night. Watch Miami VS Nashville.

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Predictions and Betting Preview For Inter Miami VS Nashville SC

Venue: Chase Stadium.
When: Sunday, April 21st, 2024.
Time: 00:30.
Teams to play: Miami and Nashville.
MLS Picks: MONEYLINE 1.49.

Odds presented by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Betting On Inter Miami

1XBet Spread: -1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Over 3.5
1XBet Moneyline: 1.49
BetMGM Spread: –
BetMGM Over/Under: Over 3.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 1.46

Inter Miami secured a 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium last Sunday. Sporting forward Erik Thommy played a brace, but goals from Lionel Messi, Diego Gomez and Luis Suarez gave Miami a win. Before that, they could not win their last five games across all competitions, a skid which led to their crash at the CONCACAF against Monterrey.

Miami has secured 15 points from 9 MLS games and tops the Eastern Conference standings, next to New York Red Bulls. But, they’ll fight to win their first victory in four home matches this weekend, as they face Nashville they have not won any of their meetings, losing three and taking two draws since a 2-1 win in May 2023.

Betting On Nashville SC

1XBet Spread: +1.5
1XBet Over/Under: Under 3.5
1XBet Moneyline: 5.9
BetMGM Spread: –
BetMGM Over/Under: Under 3.5
BetMGM Moneyline: 6.00

Nashville got their rears handed to them in a 2-1 defeat by Philadelphia Union at Geodis Park. Sam Surridge netted in the 42nd minute to put the hosts in the lead, but Julian Carranza scored in the 62nd minute before Daniel Gadzag delivered another goal in a 90th-minute strike.

SC has not won in their last three league appearances, securing one point from nine. They have won only one of their last eight games across all competitions since the beginning of the Match. A slow start to the campaign, watched Nashville secure only 7 points from their opening seven matches to be 14th in the Eastern Conference table. They are three points above the New England Revolution.

MatchPlug Prediction For Inter Miami VS Nashville SC

Inter Miami showed defiance and class when they won Sporting Kansas City last weekend and entered this match rejuvenated. Experts predict that Miami will continue from where they stopped last time, and defeat a failing Nashville SC.

Final Prediction: Inter Miami.

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