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NHL Predictions Today: Boston Bruins VS Minnesota Wild Expert Picks

The Boston Bruins will welcome the Minnesota Wild to TD Garden tonight, where they’ll play in Bruins VS Wild.  MatchPlug has the NHL Prediction for Bruins VS Wild. Use the Prediction today, picks, odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview for Boston Bruins VS Minnesota Wild  Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins played against the Dallas Stars in an outing where they won by a 6-3 mark. They had 3 chances on the power play in this match and secured 2 of those chances. The Bruins scored 6 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they tried.  Boston has taken 1,473 shots (18th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.12% while allowing their opponents 1,541 shots. The Bruins have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 745.00% on their oppositions 168 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.7%. Boston have scored 124 goals at even strength and 25 goals (26th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage.  Betting On The Minnesota Wild The Minnesota Wild will want to get a victory in their next appearance after losing 6-0 to the Ottawa Senators last time. The Wild gathered 31 minutes in the box for this match. They also had 3 power play chances but couldn’t make most of them. Their offensive unit was beaten on the ice in that loss. For the match, Minnesota couldn’t convert any of the 16 shots they took. Minnesota’s opponents have recorded 134 power play chances (24th in the NHL) and have earned 40 goals in those attempts. They have taken 1,581 shots against the Wild and the team has a save percentage of .905. The hosts have attempted 1.462 shots and have a shooting percentage of 10.5%. While playing at even strength, they have permitted opponents to score 110 goals while scoring 127.  MatchPlug Prediction For Boston Bruins VS Minnesota Wild The odds for this match have the Wild at -145 and the Bruins at +125. The betting total is at 6.5. Final Prediction: Minnesota Wild Over 5.5.

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Luka Dončić expresses gratitude to Mavericks fans in heartfelt address

Seven years after playing with the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Dončić is going to Los Angeles to team up with LeBron James and the Lakers in a trade that shook the NBA. After the contract was signed on Sunday morning, Dončić wrote a note to Dallas fans on social media. Below is the full text of his letter:  “Seven years ago, I came here as a teenager to pursue my dream of playing basketball at the highest level. I thought I’d spend my career here and I wanted so badly to bring you a championship. The love and support you all have given me is more than I could have ever dreamed of. For a young kid from Slovenia coming to the U.S. for the first time, you made North Texas feel like home. In good times and bad, from injuries to the NBA Finals, your support never changed. Thank you not only for sharing my joy in our best moments, but also for lifting me up when I needed it most. “To all the organizations I’ve worked with throughout the Dallas community, thank you for letting me contribute to your important work and join you in bringing light to those who need it. As I start the next part of my basketball journey, I am leaving a city that will always feel like a home away from home. “Dallas is a special place, and Mavs fans are special fans. “Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.”

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The New All-Star Game Format

The NBA All-Star Game will feature a mini-tournament with four teams and three games, for the first time. Two squads will compete in one semi-final (Game 1), while the remaining two teams will play in another semifinal (Game 2). The winning teams from Game 1 and Game 2 will face off in the championship (Game 3). For every match, the first team to score or pass 40 points will win.  Each team in the NBA All-Star Game, will have eight players and be named after a TNT NBA analyst. The 24 NBA All-Star selections will be broken up into three squads. TNT”s Inside the NBA commentators will draft the rosters. Honorary team general managers are Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith.  The three analysts will make their pick for Team Shaq, Team Chuck, and Team Kenny live on TNT in the NBA All-Star Draft, which will happen on Thursday, February 6th at 6:30 p.m. ET. This is just before the network’s doubleheader.  The fourth team will be the winning team from the Castrol Rising Stars championship game, the yearly showcase of top first-and-second year NBA players and NBA G League standouts, which will be played on February 14 during NBA All-Star 2025. TNT analyst and WNBA legend Candace Parker will act as honorary GM of the Rising Stars champion, called Team Candace. Fans (50% of the vote), current NBA players (25%), and media panel (25%) will choose the five players honored as starters in each conference. The seven players honored as reserves in each conference will be selected by NBA head coaches.  The four teams competing in the NBA All-Star Game, will play for a prize pool of $1.8 million. Each player on the championship-winning team will get $125,000, each player on the second-place team will receive $50,000 and every player on the third-and fourth-place teams will get $25,000.

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Raiders hire Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator

Chip Kelly is rejoining the NFL after almost a decade. The Las Vegas Raiders want to hire Kelly as their next offensive coordinator. Kelly brings years of proven experience to the staff, led by head coach Pete Carroll as Las Vegas looks to save their offense that placed 29th in scoring during the 2024 campaign.  Chip served as offensive coordinator for the Ohio State Buckeyes during their season at the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship. He last worked in the NFL as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 2016. Before that, Kelly was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 2013-2015.

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Nicky Lopez joins the Cubs on a minor deal

The Chicago Cubs have entered a Minor League deal with infielder Nicky Lopez. A source reported this, while the club has not officially confirmed it.  Lopez spent the last MLB season playing in second base and shortstop for the Chicago White Sox. He batted .241 with a .606 OPS across 445 plate appearances. He has a .626 OPS across six major league seasons shared between the Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, and White Sox. While he does not leave much mark at the plate, Lopez is a plus defender by outs above averaged. He gathered 5 OAA last season and had 53 OAA in the infield since the beginning of 2021. This record is fifth among all skilled infielders.   Lopez could play a crucial role for the Cubs Opening Day match, especially with Nico Hoerner unclear after he had flexor tendon surgery on his right forearm on October 11th.  Chicago will start their 2025 regular season in Tokyo, Japan, against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18. 

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Killorn, Ducks beat Canadiens for 4th victory in past 5

Alex Killorn delivered a goal and assist for the Anaheim Ducks, who scored three straight goals to beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 at Honda Center on Sunday.  Mason McTavish and Frank Vatrano scored too, Leo Carlsson recorded two assists, and Lukas Dosta saved 21 shots for Anaheim (22-24-6), who have won four of their last five.  “We played pretty fast. I mean, both teams did, we just kind of capitalized on our chances,” said McTavish, who has seven goals in the past six games. “We got off to kind of a slow start, but we battled back, so (I’m) proud of the group.” Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak scored, while Sam Montembeault saved 19 for the Montreal Canadiens (24-24-5), who have lost five in a row (0-4-1). “We have to come out next game and have our best game of the season,” Montreal captain Nick Suzuki said. “We can’t be losing these games and falling back in the standings, so we really have to find a way to win the next two on this road trip.” The Ducks cut the lead to 2-1 at 13:37 of the second when McTavish tipped a shot from Killorn past Montembeault. “Just kind of instinct and reaction,” McTavish said. “Just hand-eye, I guess. I was able to tip it and just kind of found a hole.” Vatrano scored a goal 40 seconds later on a one-timer from the inside edge of the right circle off a backhanded centering pass from Ryan Strome to tie it 2-2 at 14:17. Killorn had a chance to take the puck into the right circle before scoring with a wrist shot through traffic to give the Ducks a 3-2 lead at 11:11 of the third period. “Coming in the zone, I thought that their (defense) was going to step on me, and (McTavish) was driving through, so I was looking to hit (McTavish), but they just kind of gave me a ton of room,” Killorn said. “I just decided to take it and the shot goes in.”

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NBA Predictions Today: Milwaukee Bucks VS Memphis Grizzlies

Tune in to one of the NBA’s best game matchup as the Milwaukee Bucks play against the Memphis Grizzlies. This preview features Match Plug’s NBA predictions, odds, and analysis of the Bucks VS Grizzlies game held on Sunday. Two of NBA’s star players, Jaren Jackson Jr and Giannis Antetokounmpo will face off in this match at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee. Note: Before you lock in your picks for Sunday’s game, read below for Matchplug’s odds, and analysis on Bucks VS Grizzlies. Betting Preview for Milwaukee Bucks VS Memphis Grizzlies Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Milwaukee Bucks The Bucks haven’t been strong home favorites (11-10-1 against the spread) this season. They also lost two straight games and have dropped to the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference. Their last game ended in a loss on Friday with a score 114-118 against San Antonio Spurs to end their 4-game road trip. The Bucks were only favored going into this game with 2.5 points. Betting On The Memphis Grizzlies The Grizzlies have been doing great this season, despite dealing with major injuries of some of their top players – Marcus Smart, Vince Williams Jr. Even though they’ve faced these setbacks, Memphis has managed to win 8 of their last 10 games and are currently holding the 3rd spot in the western conference. However, with the absence of Morant, the team are not at their full potential. MatchPlug Prediction For Milwaukee Bucks VS Memphis Grizzlies Both teams played earlier this season and Memphis won 122-99 in the first meeting at Memphis without much trouble. That said, we predict that the Grizzlies will likely struggle playing against Giannis and Damian Lillard this Sunday without the strong offense boost from their star player Morant, who will probably sit this game out. Final Prediction: Bucks -3.5 Spread.

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NHL Predictions Today: Dallas Stars VS Columbus Blue Jackets Expert Picks

The Dallas Stars will host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday February 2nd, 2025 for the first time this season at American Airline Center in Dallas. Read our analysis for Stars VS Blue Jackets. The Stars, who are 33-17-1 have won against the Blue Jackets 26-19-7 in the last two games. A 5-3 victory at American Airlines Center at home, followed by a 5-2 win at Nationwide Arena, at Columbus. Both teams face each other again this season on February 25 in Columbus. Note: Before you lock in your picks for Sunday’s game, read below for Matchplug’s NHL Predictions, odds, and analysis on Stars VS Blue Jackets in this preview. Betting Preview for Dallas Stars VS Columbus Blue Jackets Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Dallas Stars The Dallas Stars have been on a strong run, winning their last four straight games. Since December 29, Stars have scored an average of 3.35 solid goals per game. Their 5-3 victory in their last game against the Vancouver Canucks last Friday was secured with a combined six points from Robertson and Roope Hintz. Despite having a bit of a rocky start this season, the team have settled in the second spot in the central division. Betting On The Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus started this season pretty strong and it led many to believe that a falloff was imminent. However, they’ve held the top Wild Card Spot in the Eastern Conference for this season and have won 10 of their last 13 games. Their last three victories were overtime wins, so they will need major improvements scoring better goals if they want to stand a chance at capturing a Stanley’s Cup this season. MatchPlug Prediction For Dallas Stars VS Columbus Blue Jackets While The Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets are formidable opponents in this 2024/2025 season, we anticipate the Stars to beat the Blue Jackets this Sunday, considering how they have performed in the last ten games on each side.  Dallas Stars are firming as major contenders for the Stanley Cup this 2024/2025 NHL season. Final Prediction: Dallas Stars Moneyline.

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NBA Predictions Today: Philadelphia 76ers VS Boston Celtics Expert Picks

It’s an Atlantic Division showdown this Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center as the Philadelphia 76ers play against the Boston Celtics for the second time this season. Read our analysis for 76ers VS Celtics. MatchPlug has got you covered with the NBA Predictions for 76ers VS Celtics. Before you lock in any picks, check out the odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview for Philadelphia 76ers VS Boston Celtics Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On The Philadelphia 76ers Earlier this season, the 76ers were hosted by the Celtics in Boston on Dec 25, 2024. They left the Celtics stunned with a 118-114 win. The 76ers who were on a four-game winning streak sadly lost 137-134 at home against Denver, at Philadelphia. The team will again be playing without Joel Embiid (left knee), Paul George(left finger), KJ Martin(left foot), and Jared McCain(left knee), who have all been reported injured and have missed on the court this season. Betting On The Celtics The Celtics have been one of the hottest teams this season. They have won five of seven games(two in a row), including their last win 118-116 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Forward Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown have been the elite players in Celtics recent wins. It’s safe to say that they’re gunning for a third straight win at Wells Fargo this Sunday. MatchPlug Prediction For Philadelphia 76ers VS Boston Celtics The 76ers have been on a roll lately, winning four of their last five games but still remain at a lower position than the Celtics. The Celtics, meanwhile have maintained second position in the Eastern Conference having won six of its last 10 games. Despite the fact that the 76ers upset the Celtics earlier in the season, it’s unlikely that they will record another win against them on Sunday. Final Prediction: Boston Celtics Moneyline.

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Post Malone emerges as headliner for Super Bowl LIX YouTube Tailgate Concert

The NFL has announced that 9x diamond-certified GRAMMY Award-nominated global superstar Post Malone will feature as the headline performer for the Super Bowl LIX YouTube Tailgate Concert. This is the league’s pregame party, exclusively live streamed on YouTube.  The concert will be held a few steps away from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025, before the championship game starts. This year signifies YouTube’s first time as the official sponsor of the Super Bowl Tailgate. YouTube wants to give people from across the globe  a front-seat row to an unforgettable concert powered by one of the biggest stars in music.  The Super Bowl LIX YouTube Tailgate Concert will bring New Orleans’ ultimate pre-game party straight into the home of fans, bringing all the excitement and action live from Caesars Superdome. Now for the first time, fans can tune into the NFL’s YouTube channel at 3.pm. CT to watch a high-energy performance from Post Malone.  Post Malone has become a global phenomenon with his sound that defies genre. Malone has numerous videos in YouTube’s “Billion-View Club’’ and almost 18 billion total views on his YouTube channel. He recently released his record-breaking album, F-1 Trillion which made #1 on the Billboard 200.  Malone’s album, and 2024 collaborations earned him 8 2025 GRAMMY nominations. This spring he will headline Coachella before hitting the road for his The Big Ass Stadium Tour. With a series of record-breaking achievements, Post Malone keeps pushing boundaries and dominating the music world. 

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