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NHL Predictions Today: Tampa Bay Lightning VS Boston Bruins Expert Picks

March 27, 2024 No Comments

Two teams competing for an improved playoff seeding clash when Tampa Bay Lightning host Boston Bruins for Lightning VS Bruins at the Amalie Arena. MatchPlug has the NHL Predictions today for the Lightning VS Bruins. Use the Prediction today, picks, odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview. Betting Preview for Tampa Bay Lightning VS Boston Bruins Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa. Date: Thursday, March 28th, 2023. Time: 00:30 Teams to play: Lightning and Bruins. NHL Picks: MONEYLINE 2.413. Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM. Betting On Tampa Bay Lightning 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Total: Over 5.5. 1XBet Moneyline: 2.413 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Total: Under 6 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.87 Tampa Bay Lightning secured a neccessary two points with an overtime win over the Anaheim Ducks in their most recent matchup. Anthon Cirelli, Anthong Duclair, and Luke Glendening were the goals scorers for Tampa while Nikita Kucherov led the team with five shots on goal. Jonas Johansson made 30 of 32 saves in the win. The Lightning are top-10 in scoring with an average of 3.48 goals per game. They rank number 1 on the power play with a 29.0% conversion rate and 10th in face-off percentage with a 51.6% win rate. Tampa Bay’s defense noticeably dropped in efficiency this campaign. They rank 10th in shots against per game with 29.5 and 24th in goals against per contest with 3.31. Betting On The Boston Bruins 1XBet Spread: 0 1XBet Total: Under 5.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.6 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Total: Over 6 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95 The Boston Bruins could not win their comeback against the Philadelphia Flyers, losing 3-2 in their most recent contest. Danton Heinen and Justin Brazeau scored the goals for the Bruins, while Linus Ullmark made 26 of 29 saves in the contest. Boston’s offense ranks 10th in goals per contest with 3.31 and 21st in shots with 29.6 per game. They rank 8th in power play with a 23.6% success rate and 21st in the face-off circle, winning 49.4% of their chances. While the offense struggled this season, the Bruins’ defense is the real gem. They are 7th in the NHL in goals against per game with a 2.74 despite ranking 23rd in shots with 31.1 per contest. They are 8th in the NHL with an 81.9% kill rate on the penalty kill. MatchPlug Prediction On Tampa Bay Lightning VS Boston Bruins The Tampa Bay Lightning have won their last three of five against the Boston Bruins and their last two in Tampa. Tampa Bay is the better team at home, and they maintain this record after winning their last six of seven, with their only defeat happening in overtime Final Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning Moneyline.

Trae Young in rehab from finger surgery with no time for return

March 27, 2024 No Comments

All-Star guard for Atlanta Trae Young, will begin the next step in his rehabilitation from finger surgery. The Atlanta Hawks announced on Tuesday, although there is still no news about when he can rejoin the lineup. Young had a one-month follow-up examination to his February 27th operation to fix a torn ligament in his left pinkie finger. The Hawks said Young is recovering well and will start small finger motion exercises this week. But there was no time frame for his return to the team. Atlanta will hold the final SoFi Play-In Tournament spot in the Eastern Conference with just three weeks left in the regular season. Trae averaged 26.4 points and 10.8 assists per game when he was injured in a February 23rd defeat to the Toronto Raptors. The Atlanta Hawks are 8-7 since he left, including a 120-118 win Monday over the Boston Celtics. Related News: Clippers’ Russell Westbrook recovers from fractured hand against Pacers.

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Clippers’ Russell Westbrook recovers from fractured hand against Pacers

March 27, 2024 1 Comment

Russell Westbrook returned to the Los Angeles Clippers lineup after he missed 12 matches due to a fractured left hand Monday night. Westbrook scored 14 points on 5-for-10 shooting. He added four rebounds and seven assists in the 133-116 defeat to the Indiana Pacers. Russell fractured his hand against the Washington Wizards on March 1 and underwent surgery to repair the injury three days later, taking away a key player from the Clippers’ squad. Westbrook averages 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.4 assists this season. The Clippers put Westbrook in reserve after the team bought James Harden in a trade on Nov.1. The Clippers were .500 in Westbrook’s absence and were fresh off a 121-107 defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. “Having that pace and having energy on the floor, it’s definitely infectious,” head coach Ty Lue said ahead of Monday’s game. “We need that pop.” Lue said Russell Westbrook is not on any minute restriction because he maintained his cardiovascular conditioning while out. Related News: Clippers’ Russell Westbrook recovers from fractured hand against Pacers.

Rams sign Tre’Davious White to one-year deal worth up to $10 million

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Tre’Davious White has found a second home in the NFL. The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback is joining the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal worth up to $10 million. This is a big-name signing for Los Angeles as they seek to reconfigure their defensive setup, now that Aaron Donald has retired, it is an opportunity for White to revive his once-ascendant career. White started his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills in 2017 and finished in second position for Rookie of the Year. He led the league with six interceptions in 2019, his lone All-Pro campaign and first Pro Bowl season, and made the Pro Bowl again the next season with another three picks. He played 61 games in his first four seasons. Eleven matches into 2021, he ripped his ACL on Thanksgiving. He worked his way back to play in six regular-season matches in 2022, then got another brutal blow when he tore his Achilles four games into 2023. White who was ridden with injuries, played in only 21 matches in the past three years. He piqued interest when he became a cap casualty when Buffalo cut players in early March. Now White’s comeback journey will start with the Rams, where he will play alongside Cobie Durant and the newly-signed Darious Williams on a secondary that ranked 20th in passing yards allowed last season. He has 18 career interceptions, with 63 passes defended, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown. The extent of his talent has never been in doubt, it was just recent injuries that stalled his growth. Hopefully, White will get back on track with the Rams in 2024. Related News: Cowboys Dak Prescott to play on current contract for 2024 season.

Cowboys Dak Prescott to play on current contract for 2024 season

March 27, 2024 1 Comment

The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott are ready to play out the final year of his contract. Dallas and Prescott agree that his contract will not be adjusted entering the 2024 season, per a report by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. It was assumed the Cowboys would extend Prescott’s contract this offseason to reduce the massive salary cap figure. However, the club and Dak found it best to play out the deal and figure things out on the other end of the campaign. Early this month, Dallas converted a $5 million roster bonus into a signing bonus, scrapping $4 million off Prescott’s salary cap figure. That number is still a staggering $55.445 million. They also added two extra void years through 2028. Prescott signed a four-year $160 million contract in 2021, no-trade and no-tag clauses. With no extension forthcoming, Dak is on his journey to free agency in 2025. If the Cowboys do not sign him to an extension, he would still count $40.46 million against the 2025 salary cap. In 2021, Prescott had all the leverage after Dallas used back-to-back franchise tags on the quarterback. This leverage allowed him to negotiate a shorter, four-year deal than the five-year pact the Cowboys wanted. Due to this massive cap number, Prescott still has a ton of leverage. Instead of succumbing to this power, the team is content with letting things play out. There is still time for both sides to iron out the details, and owner Jerry Jones does not seem concerned about the future, saying Tuesday, “We are where we are. We have our contract. We’re locked and loaded for this year, and we can see as we move along how we are thinking.” Related News: Rams sign Tre’Davious White to one-year deal worth up to $10 million.

Justus Annunen signs 2-year contract with Avalanche

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Justus Annunen signed a two-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Similarly, Annunen is 5-2-1 with a 2. 38 goals-against average and a . 926 save percentage. He has two shutouts in eight starts this season as the backup to Alexander Georgiev. He could have become a restricted free agent on July 1. “Justus is a hard-working young goaltender who has earned this opportunity to compete at the NHL level,” Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said, “He has continued to improve and develop his game in the [American Hockey League] and has played well in his appearances with the Avalanche. We are excited to have him under contract for the next two seasons.” A third-round pick (No.64) for Colorado at the 2018 NHL Draft, Justus Annunen is 7-3-2 with a 2.85 GAA, .908 save percentage and two shutouts in 12 matches (11 starts) in three seasons. Furthermore, on Monday, MacFarland told the “DNVR Avalanche’’ podcast that goaltender Pavel Francouz is unlikely to play in the NHL again due to a lower-body injury suffered last season. The Avalanche (46-20-5) are tired of the Dallas Stats for first position in the Central Division. They are entering their match against the Montreal Canadiens at Ball Arena on Tuesday (9 p. m. ET; ALT, TSN2, RDS). See – McDavid, Oilers ready for ‘elite’ test against MacKinnon, Avalanche.

MLB experts have high expectations in New York Yankees

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The New York Yankees are a day away from the start of the 2024 MLB season, and experts around the league are putting together their record predictions ahead of the big day. Given an active offseason that included signing Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres in a December deal, the Yankees have received praise from record predictions. Most experts expect New York to reach playoffs with a handful seeing them win the division. Experts expect a big season with the Yankees From analytical sites that evaluate the numbers to popular outlets like ESPN, the Yankees are expected to be among the best teams in the league. It is hard to imagine the Yankees’ offence being as terrible as it was in 2023. Hopefully, getting Aaron Judge for almost a full season can help this course, including additions like Soto and Alex Verdugo who could make a strong impact. New York will go the length its pitching staff will take it. Gerrit Cole being absent for the first two months of the season will hurt, and players like Carlos Rodon and Marcus Stroman will have to step up to the challenge in the middle of the rotation. Even with several key players starting the season on the injured list, expectations are still high for the Yankees in 2024. Related News: Montgomery makes deal with Diamondbacks.

Montgomery makes deal with Diamondbacks

March 27, 2024 No Comments

Jordan Montgomery seems to have found a home a day before Opening Day. The left-hander has signed a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, pending a physical, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The deal is worth a reported million for 2024, and a vesting option for 2025 worth up to million. Montgomery was the top remaining free agent on the market after 2023 National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell reached a two-year deal with the New York Giants. Snell will join a Diamondbacks club that reached the 2023 World Series, losing to Montgomery and the Rangers in five matches. The signing will help Arizona boost its rotation after fellow free-agent addition Eduardo Rodriguez suffered a lat strain during Spring Training. Montgomery will need to stretch out before joining the rotation but will make an immediate impact as a starter for the 2023 NL pennant winners. The deal is far from the seven-year pact Montogomery was said to seek, and Arizona was never considered a major suitor for him for most of the offseason. But with Opening Day close, the Diamondbacks just caught the biggest fish on the market. Related News: MLB experts have high expectations in New York Yankees.

NBA PREDICTIONS: Sacramento Kings VS Dallas Mavericks Expert Picks

March 27, 2024 No Comments

The Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks will play Tuesday night in the NBA action at the Golden 1 Center for Kings VS Mavericks. To ensure a Sure Win Prediction Today for bettors, MatchPlug has covered the NBA Predictions Tonight for Kings VS Mavericks. Predictions and Betting Preview For Sacramento Kings VS Dallas Mavericks Venue: Golden 1 Center. Date: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. Time: 03:00 am. Teams to play: Kings and Mavericks. NBA Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.961. Odds by BetMGM and 1XBet. Betting on the Sacramento Kings 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.961 1XBet Over/Under: Over 232.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.83 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 232.5 The Sacramento Kings have been in excellent form, winning six of their last eight matches overall and they will want to stay hot after beating the Philadelphia 76ers in a 108-96 home victory last night. Keegan Murray and De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 23 points each, Davion Mitchell contributed 18 points on six of nine shooting off the bench while Domantas Sabonis tallied a triple-double of 11 points with 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Sacramento shot 44 percent from the field and 10 of 38 from the 3-point line as they secured 60 points in the first half to make a double-digit lead, before they made a second push in the third quarter to lead by 22 points at one stage. After a b2b set against Dallas, the Kings will face the Utah Jazz, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, and Oklahoma City Thunder. Betting On The Dallas Mavericks 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.159 1XBet Over/Under: Under 232.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 2.00 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 232.5 The Dallas Mavericks are hot this season, winning eight of their last nine matches overall and they will gun for a fifth straight victory after beating the Utah Jazz in a 115-105 road win last night. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with a triple-double of 29 points with 12 rebounds and 13 assists, Kyrie Irving contributed five assists while PJ Washington added 16 points. Dallas shot 47 percent from the field and 12 of 42 from the 3-point line as they got off a rocky start and trailed entering halftime before they doubled down defensively and held Utah to only 39 points in the second half to pull away and maintain their winning streak. The Mavericks will play the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors after this b2b with Sacramento. MatchPlug Prediction For Sacramento Kings VS Dallas Mavericks The Mavericks enter this game as one of the hottest squads in the NBA and all their key players are healthy. However, the Kings lead the season series by 2-0 and they were impressive in last night’s victory over the 76ers. While both teams are strong, experts believe the Mavericks can gain the upper hand here.

NBA PREDICTIONS: New Orleans Pelicans VS Oklahoma City Thunder Expert Picks

March 27, 2024 No Comments

The Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans clash in the Pelicans VS Thunder NBA showdown happen at the Smoothie King Center. Keep reading for NBA Betting predictions, picks, odds, and Sure Tips for the Pelicans VS Thunders game, brought to you by MatchPlug. Follow us for full coverage of this contest. Predictions and Betting Preview for New Orleans Pelicans VS Oklahoma City Thunder Venue: Smoothie King Center. When: Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. Time: 01:00 Teams to play: Pelicans and Thunder. NBA Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 2.008. Odds by BetMGM and 1XBet. Betting On The New Orleans Pelicans 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.105 1XBet Over/Under: Over 222.5 BetMGM Spread: +1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.95 BetMGM Over/Under: Under 223.5 The New Orleans Pelicans have been hot as they won nine of their last 11 matches overall and they will want to remain hot after winning Detroit Pistons in a 114-101 road win on Sunday. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 36 points, seven rebounds and six assists on 13 of 14 shooting, CJ McCollum added 23 points with seven assists while Naji Marshall contributed 14 points off the bench. New Orleans shot 50 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line, but this victory was more about how they did on defense as they were always in charge after restricting Detroit to a poor 10 points in the first quarter. The only spot from a dominant victory was Trey Murphy who shot only one of 12 from the field and zero of nine from the 3-point line. The Pelicans top the 44-27 record, two matches ahead of the Dallas Mavericks. Betting On The Oklahoma City Thunder 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.008 1XBet Over/Under: Under 222.5 BetMGM Spread: -1.5 BetMGM Moneyline: 1.87 BetMGM Over/Under: Over 223.5 The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in great form winning seven of the last nine games overall, but they’ll hope to bounce back in this spot after their four-game winning streak was stopped by the Milwaukee Bucks in an 118-93 road loss on Sunday. Josh Giddey heads the team with 19 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists, Jalen Williams contributed 18 points on eight of 15 shooting while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 12 points. As a team, Oklahoma shot only 37 percent from the field and 10 of 43 from the 3-point line as they delivered a great defense to mark Milwaukee in the first half, only to get knocked out by 70-46 in the second half as they couldn’t stop the Giannis Antetokounmpo who barely missed all night. MatchPlug Prediction For New Orleans Pelicans VS Oklahoma City Thunder The Thunder were one of the NBA’s hottest teams before they lost to the Bucks in their last outing. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are playing some of their best games of the season, despite Ingram being absent. This is a close match, but the Oklahoma might bounce back tonight, after being embarrassed in their last game.

NHL Predictions Today: Tampa Bay Lightning VS Boston Bruins Expert Picks

Trae Young in rehab from finger surgery with no time for return

Clippers’ Russell Westbrook recovers from fractured hand against Pacers

Rams sign Tre’Davious White to one-year deal worth up to $10 million

Cowboys Dak Prescott to play on current contract for 2024 season

Justus Annunen signs 2-year contract with Avalanche

MLB experts have high expectations in New York Yankees

Montgomery makes deal with Diamondbacks

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