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MLB EXPERT PICKS: Boston Red Sox VS Texas Rangers betting Predictions

August 3, 2024 No Comments

The Boston Red Sox will play against the Texas Rangers tonight at Globe Life Field. Don’t miss the Red Sox VS Rangers. MatchPlug has the MLB best bets today which you can rely on for Red Sox VS Rangers. We are one of the Best sports betting sites to get previews for MLB matches. Predictions And Betting Preview For Boston Red Sox VS Texas Rangers Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas. When: Sunday, August 3rd, 2024. Time: 00:05. Teams to play: Red Sox and Rangers. MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.848. Odds by 1XBet. Betting On The Boston Red Sox 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.848 1XBet Over/Under: Under 7.5 The Boston Red Sox won two of three against the Seattle Mariners in their last series. The Red Sox are seven matches over the .500 mark and still in the mix for an A.L. Wild Card Spot, but they have plenty of competition. They are led by LF Jarren Duran (56.0 WAR), 3B Rafael Devers (4.0 WAR) and LF Tyler O’ Neill (2.1 WAR). Houck will pitch for the guests tomorrow. In his last start, he conceded four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks in a six-inning loss to the New York Yankees. Houck is 4-2 with a 2.38 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in nine road starts. He hasn’t faced the Rangers this season. He has a 3.86 ERA in two career appearances (7.0 IP) against Texas. Betting On The Texas Rangers 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.02 1XBet Over/Under: Over 7.5 The Texas Rangers have lost consecutive series to the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals since sweeping the Chicago White Sox. The defending champions are five matches under .500 and 4.5 matches out of the division lead in the A.L. West. Texas is paced by 2B Marcus Semien (3.4 WAR) and 1B Nathaniel Lowe (2.2 WAR). The Rangers will either make a call-up or opt for a bullpen game tomorrow. Their pen has underperformed in 2024, ranking 27th in ERA (4.46) and 24th in WHIP (1.34) with 49 homers permitted. They are top-ten in strikeouts (401) but have handed out the third-most walks (182). MatchPlug Prediction For Boston Red Sox VS Texas Rangers The Red Sox hit .283/.343/.496/.839 in July and averaged 5.5 runs per match since the end of May. They have won seven of their last ten matches against the Rangers and enter this series with some momentum after winning a series against N.L. West leader Seattle. With its ace pitching for them, experts are confident Boston will score enough to cover tonight. Final Prediction: Boston Red Sox Moneyline.

MLB EXPERT PICKS: San Francisco Giants VS Cincinnati Reds betting Predictions

August 3, 2024 No Comments

Two classic NL teams San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds will clash at the Great American Ball Park tonight. Watch Giants VS Reds for a thrilling action. Find the MLB best bets today, predictions, picks, and odds for Giants VS Reds on MatchPlug. We are a Sure Prediction Site to get accurate previews on MLB matches. Predictions And Betting Preview For San Francisco Giants VS Cincinnati Reds Venue: Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati, Ohio. When: Sunday, August 4th, 2024. Time: 00:15. Teams to play: Giants and Reds. MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.729. Odds by 1XBet. Betting On The San Francisco Giants 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.729. 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5 The San Francisco Giants had a quiet deadline, as trading Jorge Soler was their greatest Trade Deadline move. It seems as if the Giants want to maintain a shot at a playoff spot in October. Winning five of their last six matches have helped this cause. Lefty Blake Snell will get tonight’s start in a bit to keep San Francisco’s momentum alive. Offensively, the Giants have been a worse team on the road all season long, as their OPS drops to .695. This is bad news for a league-average lineup scoring 4.36 runs per game (15th). A lineup that is 24th in home runs sold one of its greatest power threats. Betting On The Cincinnati Reds 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.184 1XBet Over/Under: Under 8.5 The Cincinnati Reds had a weird MLB Trade Deadline too, sending pitchers Frankie Montas and Lucas Sims to other clubs. It was not a trade, but they also signed former Seattle Mariner Ty France. The Reds want to balance the present with the future. The starting pitcher for today, should be a significant piece for both timelines. At the plate, Cincinnati is 14th in scoring, averaging 4.43 runs per contest. They’re most remarkable leading the MLB in stolen bases with 156, led by ELly De La Cruz. The Reds are 17th in slugging percentage thanks to 119 homers (16th) and 22 triples (6th). Still, this lineup is 23rd in OBP, 26th in strikeout percentage, 28th in batting average. MatchPlug Prediction For San Francisco Giants VS Cincinnati Reds Offensively, the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds are the same, although the home/road splits favor the Reds. Hunter Greene has been just as strong as Blake Snell lately. The difference, which will determine the game, is that the Reds can trust their relievers. The Giants on the other hand will likely blow the match. Take Cincinnati to win at home. Prediction: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline.

carlo ancelotti singels out guler in ac milan defeat

Carlo Ancelotti singles out Guler in AC Milan defeat

August 2, 2024 1 Comment

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said he was happy after the team’s preseason friendly defeat of AC Milan. Madrid lost 1-0 in Chicago with Samuel Chukwueze the matchwinner for Milan. Carlo said, “We fought and did good things. It’s the first match of the pre-season, there are a lot of young people. The important thing was to compete and we did it throughout the match. “The evaluation is positive. It’s a great chance for young players to play this type of match. In the first half, with more seniors like Rudiger and Modric, we did better, but at the moment these players cannot play more than 45 minutes. “Now let’s get ready for the next game. Tomorrow Vinicius and Militao return and today Rodrygo returns. Let’s see if they can play a part of the match. Those who started on the 15th, like Lucas, Fran, Brahim or Ceballos, are already showing good condition. “Palacios’ change? He has a knee problem and is not well. We have to evaluate him tomorrow and it’s a shame that a young player was injured in the first pre-season match. I hope it’s nothing serious. Brahim? He played well. We made good plays offensively. Arda is also in good shape. “The objective until the 7th is to try to have the players who have already started in the best possible physical condition. At the moment we only do tactical work for the young people, but when they return we will try to work for everyone too. There aren’t many things to do because the team is more or less the same as last year. The strategies are quite clear. We have to adapt to new things, but we will do it little by little. We can’t adapt Mbappé or Endrick in five days.”

Setback with Yoro forces Manchester United to go for De Ligt

August 2, 2024 No Comments

Manchester United are serious about acquiring Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt this summer. This is after their deal with Yoro fell apart. The Red Devils have been licking their wounds after learning that their new signee Leny Yoro is out for several months with a foot injury. As a replacement, they want to sign De Ligt from Bayern to play next to Lisandro Martinez when the season begins. According to The Mirror, United are ready to take their interest in De Ligt to the next level this week. Manchester are hoping to get a deal concluded, to lessen the devastating effect of Yoro being absent. Bayern is also looking to sell De Ligt. De Ligt, who was a substitute for Netherlands at Euro 2024, wants to make the move.

Mike Trout done for the season with another tear in knee

August 2, 2024 No Comments

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said on Thursday that Mike Trout got an MRI on Wednesday that showed a tear in his left meniscus that was surgically repaired early in the year. “He’s devastated. I was too,” Minasian said. “I’m not the emotional type but being in the room and hearing the news with him was tough.” Trout’s first tear was on April 29 against the Boston Red Sox and spent months rehabilitating after May 3 surgery. He started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on July 24, when he left after two innings due to knee discomfort. Trout got a clean MRI last week Thursday and should have started running shortly after. He felt pain in his knee again on Monday, which required the follow-up MRI that now revealed a new tear. It is unclear how he suffered the second tear. “Since my initial surgery on May 3rd to repair my meniscus, my rehabilitation proved longer and more difficult than anticipated,” Trout said in a social media post. “After months of hard work, I was devastated yesterday when an MRI showed a tear in my meniscus that will require surgery again — ending my hopes of returning this season.” It would be an understatement to say that Trout has suffered injuries over the last half-decade. Last campaign, he missed 80 matches due to a fractured left hamate. In 2021, he only appeared in 36 matches due to a right calf strain. And because of the knee injuries this year, Trout will again finish with fewer than 50 games played (29). “Nobody wants to play more. Nobody cares about this building, this fan base, this team more than he does,” Minasian said. “He’s going to come back, have a normal offseason and come back next season and hit 70 home runs and win MVP. Book it.” It is, honestly, a remarkable and unfortunate turn of events for Trout in the last half of what might be a Hall of Fame career. From 2012-19, he was undoubtedly the top player in the sport. In that span, Trout won three AL MVP awards (2014, ‘16 and ‘19), AL Rookie of the Year award (2012), and seven Silver Slugger awards. He was also an All-Star every year.

Austin admits Postecoglou convinced him of future

Brandon Austin admits conversations with Ange Postecoglou convinced him of a future decision

August 2, 2024 1 Comment

Brandon Austin said his conversations with Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou played a significant role in his future with the Spurs. Austin has been working hard behind the scenes for years, ranked highly as a shot stopper within the team but without making a competitive appearance. He played first team football on loan in Denmark at Viborg and in the USA at Orlando City and has continued to improve over time. He is now ready to appear in recent seasons from the bench after Hugo Lloris and Fraser Forster were injured, but he was never called upon. Therefore with Austin’s contract ending this summer, there were some questions on whether he would leave the Spurs to try his luck as number one somewhere else or sign a short-term extension with them. In the end, the team reinforced their faith in him with a brand new five-year contract. So was it difficult to dedicate five years of his career to a club where he had served for nine years without ever appearing in a competitive game? “I think a career for a goalkeeper is different,” he told football.london. “For a goalkeeper, I’m still fairly young and I think with what we’re building here at the club, conversations with the manager and what we do on a daily basis at the training ground is really exciting and really positive and something that I wanted to be a part of. I really see myself that I can fit in here and help to bring something really positive and bring success at the club. “Obviously it’s a nice feeling to be offered that contract and to get that sorted. I’m really pleased with that and looking forward to the next few years ahead.” Forster is still absent after fracturing his foot in training back in February. The veteran former England goalkeeper was initially expected to be out for two months but has not yet returned for almost six months. With the long contract in place for Austin, it suggests that he will finally be an official number two to Vicario. However, he says that he cannot confirm this yet. “I think we just have to see what the manager chooses to do. We’re still in pre-season now and with injuries, I don’t think it’s necessarily clear about what things will be. All I can do is focus on myself and work hard in training and take any opportunities that I do get,” said the stopper.

Former AC Milan superstar Olivier Giroud arrives at LAFC

August 2, 2024 No Comments

Former AC Milan star Olivier Giroud has officially arrived in Los Angeles, bringing him closer to his LAFC debut, potentially as soon as the Leagues Cup knockout stages. “Hi guys. Happy to be in LA and I can’t wait to see you,” Giroud told supporters in a club video. Giroud signed with LAFC on May 14, reuniting him with his longtime France teammate Hugo Lloris. He signed a Designated Player contract through 2025 with an option for 2026, joining as a free agent from Italian Serie A side AC Milan. At club level, Giroud has 286 goals in 718 games spanning Milan, Arsenal, Chelsea and more. He has won 13 trophies, highlighted by the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2021 UEFA Champions League. Olivier is the all-time leading scorer for France with 57 goals and has played 137 times for Les Blues, trailing only Lilian Thuram and Lloris in the record books. Now, all eyes are on when manager Steve Cherundolo can formally introduce him. He will play alongside Denis Bouanga and Mateusz Bogusz in the final third, in an attempt to bring LAFC to a third straight MLS Cup appearance.

USA women top Belgium, secure spot in quarterfinals

August 2, 2024 No Comments

The 2024 Olympic Games have officially begun in Paris, France. Two groups for women’s 5×5 basketball played on Thursday: Group C (Japan, Germany, France, Belgium, USA) and Group B (Australia, Canada, France, Nigeria). Meanwhile, both the USA women and men’s 3×3 teams played a pair of matches. Below are the updates for the USA women action in the Paris Olympics. USA 87, Belgium 74 – Group C (Women’s 5×5). USA 60, Belgium 53 – Start of 4th quarter USA 46, Belgium 38 – Start of 3rd quarter

Gordon Hayward hangs boot after 14 NBA seasons with Jazz, Celtics, Hornets and Thunder

August 2, 2024 No Comments

Gordon Hayward has retired from the NBA after 14 seasons, on Thursday. His most memorable moment was almost giving Butler a national title over Duke. It was a half-court shot that just missed on the final play of the 2010 NCAA men’s basketball championship game. Hayward played for the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, and Oklahoma City Thunder. He was an All-Star in 2017. Gordon averaged 15.2 points in 835 career regular-season matches. And he said he was looking forward to spending quality time with his family. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball,” Hayward wrote on social media. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.” Hayward expressed gratitude to his parents and family and his agent Mark Bartelstein. Additionally, he thanked his coaches, teammates, trainers, doctors and friends for supporting him. His letter read, “through countless years and cities, helping me exceed my own expectations.” “To all my fans: thank you for supporting me through the ups and downs,” Hayward wrote. “I’ll always cherish the letters of encouragement and the moments we’ve shared around the world. You inspired me to always dream big and improve everyday — and for the young players up next, I challenge you to do the same.”

Chargers QB Justin Herbert suffers plantar fascia injury to right foot

August 2, 2024 No Comments

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was diagnosed with a plantar fascia injury in his right foot after Wednesday’s practice and is expected to be absent for at least two weeks. Herbert will wear a walking boot during this time. The Chargers announced that they expected him to be ready to play at the start of the regular season. They open at home against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. However, this is still a devastating setback for the Chargers as they fight to put last season’s 5-12 mark behind them with new head coach Jim Harbaugh, adopting a new offensive system with lots of new faces on the roster. Herbert had started for 62 straight games and had not missed a game due to injury in the NFL before suffering a season-ending finger injury in December. He was absent for the Chargers’ final four games in 2023; all losses. In four NFL seasons, he completed 66.6% of his passes and threw for 17,223 yards, 114 touchdowns and only 42 interceptions, also rushing for 911 yards and 11 more scores. Los Angeles presently has three other quarterbacks on their 90-man roster: Easton Stick, Max Duggan and Casey Bauman. Stick witnessed his only extended NFL action last campaign and Herbert’s stand in. He started the final four games and threw for 1,129 yards, three TDs and one pick. He also fumbled the ball five times, losing four of them.

MLB EXPERT PICKS: Boston Red Sox VS Texas Rangers betting Predictions

MLB EXPERT PICKS: San Francisco Giants VS Cincinnati Reds betting Predictions

Carlo Ancelotti singles out Guler in AC Milan defeat

Setback with Yoro forces Manchester United to go for De Ligt

Mike Trout done for the season with another tear in knee

Brandon Austin admits conversations with Ange Postecoglou convinced him of a future decision

Former AC Milan superstar Olivier Giroud arrives at LAFC

USA women top Belgium, secure spot in quarterfinals

Gordon Hayward hangs boot after 14 NBA seasons with Jazz, Celtics, Hornets and Thunder

Chargers QB Justin Herbert suffers plantar fascia injury to right foot

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