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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. Related: NCAAB: Central Florida Golden Knights VS Cincinnati Bearcats Predictions Tonight 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. More From The NCAAB: NCAAB: Detroit Mercy Titans VS IUPUI Jaguars Predictions Tonight

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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. Related: NCAAB: Central Florida Golden Knights VS Cincinnati Bearcats Predictions Tonight 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. Find more odds for Mercy Titans and Jaguars on 1XBet and BetMGM.

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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

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Chelsea set to make Zakaria loan permanent in the summer

Chelsea are eying a £27m summer move for on-loan Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria this summer. The Blues signed the Switzerland midfielder on a season-long loan in the summer from Juventus. But they are now considering a permanent deal after his parent club Juventus re-affirmed they are looking to sell the player in the summer in the light of their precarious financial position. Read more: Neymar offered to Premier League clubs ahead of potential PSG exit Chelsea can make his transfer permanent for just £27m this summer, which will be sufficiently less than they will pay for other midfield targets like Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham. He represents a cost-effective option for Chelsea and will allow Chelsea to keep within UEFA’s new Financial Sustainability Rules after spending well over £500 million in the previous two transfer windows.

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Arsenal monitoring Frankfurt winger Jesper Lindstrom 

Premier League title hopefuls Arsenal are interested in signing Eintracht Frankfurt’s Jesper Lindstrom.  According to Sport1, the Gunners are keen on the Dane, who has been on their radar for some time. Mikel Arteta’s side tried unsuccessfully to sign Lindstrom in the summer but will attempt again this summer.  Read more: Liverpool handed a boost in Mason Mount’s pursuit But the North London side are joined in their interest in the player by several European clubs. According to the report, Frankfurt will capitalise on the high demand for the player and set a high asking price for his services.

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PSG target Jose Mourinho as Galtier’s replacement

Paris Saint-Germain have lined up Jose Mourinho as their next coach should they sack current manager Christophe Galtier. The Parisians are currently struggling for form and on the edge of being kicked out of the Champions League after a 1-0 loss at home to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their knockout round. Their domestic and continental form has increased the pressure on manager Christophe Galtier, who could be relieved of his duties unless things improve. Read more: Neymar offered to Premier League clubs ahead of potential PSG exit Should he be sacked, PSG want to replace him with current As Roma coach Jose Mourinho. According to reports by Footmercato, the Paris club have already been in contact with the Portuguese, although their number one target remains Zinedine Zidane. PSG tried unsuccessfully to hire Zidane when they sacked Mauricio Pochettino last summer. But they will return for him again if need be. If they fail in their attempt, they will look to Mourinho, a Champions League-winning coach with Inter Milan and Porto.

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Neymar offered to Premier League clubs ahead of potential PSG exit

Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar has been offered to several Premier League clubs. The Brazil international’s future at the Paris club is doubtful following several poor showings in recent games. Although he has recorded 17 goals and 16 assists in just 28 games, he has often been criticised and seen as the disposable player among PSG’s front three. Read more: Liverpool handed a boost in Mason Mount’s pursuit Yet, he remains under contract until 2025 and is in a relaxed mood to leave. PSG are also not desperate to offload him, but they are understood to be open to his possible departure at the end of the season. According to reports by 90min, a number of Premier League sides have been alerted over a potential deal for the 31-year-old. Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle have been informed of Neymar’s interest in a move to the Premier League and his potential availability.

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Manchester United don’t need Delan Rice

Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov says the Red Devils don’t need to sign Declan Rice since they already have Casemiro.   The Red Devils are one of the clubs credited with an interest in the England and West Ham midfielder, even though no official approach has been made. But they are expected to bid for Rocs this summer as they look to continue the rebuild under Erik ten Hag. Read more: Lionel Messi open to Inter Miami transfer this summer However, Berbatov does not see the need for United to join the race for the 24-year-old valued at over £100 million because they invested heavily in Brazil international Casemiro to fill their holding midfield role last summer. “It all comes down to what the manager wants and how he sees the team in his head,” Berbatov told Betfred. “Declan and Casemiro play in the same position, but the main difference between them is that one of them is 24 years old, and the other is 30 years old. One is slowly going towards the end of their career, and the other is not even in their prime yet and is producing football of great quality. “Of course clubs are going to be after Declan Rice, and the main thing that Declan will want from a new club is the promise that he’s going to play. If he went to Manchester United, then he’s going to want to play, demand to play and he’s not going to want to sit on the bench. He won’t go to Manchester United if he believes there’s a chance that he may be a backup to Casemiro. It would be strange if Manchester United bought Declan Rice, considering that they’ve just bought Casemiro from Real Madrid. The only option you’d have would be to play them at the same time, but if you did that, then you’d have to sacrifice another midfielder that plays a more advanced role up the pitch.”

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Liverpool handed a boost in Mason Mount’s pursuit

Liverpool have been handed a massive boost in their pursuit of Chelsea’s Mason Mount. According to Football Insider, the Reds are in pole position to sign Mason Mount from Chelsea, given that he will come cheap. The attacking midfielder has just 18 months left on his contract at Stamford Bridge, so he will not cost much, given Chelsea will be willing to sell this summer to avoid losing him for free next year. Read more: Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be sold this summer to fund Declan Rice Chelsea’s move Chelsea had opened contract talks with Mount, but both parties are far apart in their valuation, leading to Mount looking elsewhere. However, Jurgen Klopp loves the player and will love to bring him to Anfield as he attempts to rebuild his squad in the summer.

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Lionel Messi open to Inter Miami transfer this summer 

Lionel Messi is interested in signing for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami according to reports. The Paris Saint-Germain forward is out of contract at the end of this season. However, talks have been going on between his entourage and PSG about extending the terms of his contract at Parc des Princes. Read more: Newcastle targeting Alphonso Davies But according to the French publication L’Equipe, Messi is growing increasingly unsure about staying in France, and Inter Miami are in pole position to sign him. The MLS club, owned by David Beckham and coached by former Manchester United player Phil Neville, have been interested in Messi since he left Barca two seasons ago. They were reportedly close to agreeing on a deal with the Argentina international but fell short at a crucial time as Messi wasn’t ready to leave Paris. But from reports in France, Messi and his family are now open to living in the United States. 

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