NHL Expert Picks: Blue Jackets VS Devils

The Nationwide Arena is set to host an exciting  Metropolitan Division matchup between the New Jersey Devils and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Read the preview of the Blue Jackets VS Devils. The match is scheduled for 00:00 AM WAT on Wednesday 12th of March, 2025. Check out Match Plug for the surest predictions for all NBA matches. Let’s get into the match prediction.  Betting Preview for Blue Jackets VS Devils Betting On Blue Jackets  The Bruins, who made major changes at the trade deadline, face the red-hot Panthers, who are on a six-game winning streak and lead the Atlantic Division. Florida is powered by Sam Reinhart (68 points) and Aleksandar Barkov (60), while Boston leans on David Pastrnak (79 points) along with Pavel Zacha (39) and Elias Lindholm (35). This matchup also marks Brad Marchand’s return to Boston after his surprising trade. Betting On Devils  New Jersey enters the game with a 34-25-6 record and 73 points, ranking third in the Metropolitan Division, 18 points behind Washington and six behind Carolina. The Devils are coming off a 3-1 road win over the Flyers on Sunday. MatchPlug Prediction Blue Jackets VS Devils  This game features two very different teams. The Devils have one of the best defenses, allowing the second-fewest goals per game, while the Blue Jackets struggle defensively. However, Columbus has a strong offense, ranking in the top five for scoring, while New Jersey is only average in that area.   Despite this, the Devils have dominated recent matchups against the Blue Jackets, especially at home. Also since New Jersey have home advantage, our prediction for the game is for the Devils to win. Final Prediction: New Jersey Devils Over/Under

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Gary Neville Reveals His Choice For England’s Greatest Footballer

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has announced his pick for the greatest football player of all time.  The former coach, who spent 16 years of his career in England, gave his opinion on who he believes is the best player in football history.  In the Interview with Overlap US, as reported by Sportskeeda, Neville revealed that Christiano Ronaldo is his choice for the best football player ever. He said,  “I wasn’t friends with Cristiano when I played at the club. He was a great teammate, a special player”.  His choice came as a surprise to fans because he had earlier admitted that he never saw Cristiano Ronaldo as his friend. When asked if Lionel Messi was the greatest player of all-time, the 46-year-old replied: “No. I got Cristiano.”

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Villarreal vs Espanyol Match Postponed Due to Heavy Rain Alert

Villarreal’s La Liga match against Espanyol was postponed due to a heavy rain alert in Estadio de la Ceramica region. Players were getting ready for the clash at the Villarreal stadium when they received the red alert for potential flooding. Just last year, flash floods in the Valencia region caused severe damage and claimed over 200 lives.  In a statement released by Villarreal, they stated that “the safety recommendations due to the risk of flooding”. La Liga confirmed that a new date and time for the match would be announced as soon as possible.

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Juventus win Verona to stay in Serie A title race

Juventus are on a winning streak, having won their last five back-to-back games, including a victory against Hellas Verona. The match which helped them keep their Serie A dream alive was held at the Allianz Stadium. With the top 3 league leaders losing points last weekend, Juventus seized the chance to shine and secure their position on the league table.

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Former Striker Alvaro Negredo Retires from Football

Spanish footballer Alvaro Negredo has announced his retirement from football. In a social media post on Thursday, he said,  “Thanks, football,” while hanging up a pair of boots. The 39 year old forward who helped Real Valladolid secure their promotion to the La Liga last season, has been without a club for a while now.  Over the course of his career, Negredo played for Sevilla, Manchester City and Valencia. He also spent time in Turkey with Besiktas, as well as with Middlesbrough in the Premier League.

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FC Dallas sign Brazilian midfielder Kaick

FC Dallas have announced their new player,  midfielder Kaick from Brazilian Série A. They acquired the 19-year-old Brazil native on a four-year U22 Initiative contract which runs through 2028 with an extension option for 2029.  Kaick has played in one game for Grêmio’s first team, plus has 3g/1a in 33 matches for Grêmio’s U-20s. The deal is reportedly the fourth-highest transfer fee FC Dallas has made in history. Dallas new coach, Eric Quill is determined to lead them to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. 

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Arne Slot Admits Giving Liverpool a Half-Time Dressing Down in Southampton match

Arne Slot admitted that his half-time speech motivated Liverpool to come from behind to win Southampton 3-1, extending their Premier League lead to 16 points. Watching from the stands due to a touchline ban, Slot criticized his team’s poor first half after Will Smallbone capitalized on a defensive mix-up to give Southampton the lead. He responded with three key substitutions—Harvey Elliott, Andy Robertson, and Alexis Mac Allister—which quickly shifted momentum.

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Mbappe and Vinicius Jr lead Madrid to victory over Rayo

Real Madrid matched La Liga leaders Barcelona on points with a tight 2-1 home win over Rayo Vallecano, securing only their second victory in six league games. With Barcelona’s match postponed and Atletico Madrid losing earlier, Real had the perfect chance to finish the weekend level at the top—and they took it. The victory extends Ancelotti’s side’s home winning streak to four games in all competitions, but their focus now shifts to a short trip across the city for their Champions League clash at the Metropolitano Stadium.

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Napoli beat Fiorentina to secure position in Serie A title race

Napoli’s Serie A title hopes got a major boost with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina, securing their first league double over them since 2020/21. After a five-game winless streak, Napoli had lost ground in the title race, making this a must-win match. With Antonio Conte enduring his longest wait for a victory in Europe’s top five leagues, Napoli started aggressively in search of redemption. Meanwhile, Fiorentina missed the opportunity to secure back-to-back away league wins against Napoli for the first time since October 1995.

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San Diego FC Stays Unbeaten

MLS Newcomers San Diego FC have remained unbeaten three games into their first season. Just last Saturday, they secured a 3-1 comeback win against Real Salt Lake, with goals from Franco Negri, Anders Dreyer, and Marcus Ingvartsen. Despite an underwhelming performance, the win keeps them in second position in the Western Conference. Head Coach Mikey Varas noted after the game, “What we loved about it is, 1-1, I think a lot of teams could say, ‘Okay, we’re satisfied with that,’” . “But we’ve talked about wanting to go after the game and continue to stay with an initiative.

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