NBA Match Preview -- Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Denver hope to expand their winning streak to seven when they play Oklahoma City at home on Wednesday.

 

Denver Nuggets

The Nuggets rank second in the Northwest Division with a record of 36-25, 2.5 games behind the first Utah Jazz. Denver have won their sixth straight victory on Sunday when they beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-92. JJaMychal Green added 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Nuggets win with 32 points.

 

Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City are last in the Northwest Division with a record of 19-42, 19.58 games behind the first place Utah Jazz. On Monday, they were defeated 131-110 by the Sacramento Kings. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander  became Oklahoma City's leading scorer with 37 points. The Thunder were outscored by Sacramento 46-38.

 

Prediction

This is already a lot of points for the Denver Nuggets. They don't continue to beat the team or even win the game, but they are enjoying the best time of the season and have won by an average of 13.2 points in the past five games.

 

 

Tips: Denver Nuggets -12.5

J-League Division 1 - Kawasaki Frontale vs Urawa Red Diamonds Preview

Kawasaki Frontale meet the visiting Urawa Red Diamonds at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium in the J1 League match on Wednesday.

 

Kawasaki Frontale

Kawasaki Frontale has continued to play well this season and the team's morale has been boosted by a 2-0 win away to Kashima Antlers last time around. Their offense is strong and their defense is getting more consistent.

 

Urawa Red Diamonds

Urawa Red Diamonds have had a poor start to the season, picking up just one point from three games. And with only one win, four draws and five losses in their last 10 games against Kawasaki Frontale, confidence was low.

 

Verdict:

The difference between the two teams is not small, and Kawasaki Frontale is in better shape. The 1X2 first odds is 1.80-3.80-4.20, which means support the hometeam. Kawasaki Frontale should win ths game.

 

Kawasaki Frontale VS Urawa Red Diamonds

Pick: 1

England FA Cup -- Peterborough United vs Manchester City Game Preview

Manchester City will try to reach the quarter finals of the FA Cup when they go to championship team Peterborough United on Tuesday night.

 

Peterborough United

Peterborough United won two home games to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup this season, beating Bristol Rovers 2-1 on January 8, and then Queens Park Rangers 2-0 in early February. The club is currently at the bottom of the championship table, collecting only 21 points in 33 games.

 

Manchester City

The Citizens hardly need to sweat in the FA Cup this season for winning 4-1 at Swindon Town in the third round, and then beat Fulham with the same score on February 5. Manchester City are currently at the top of the Premier League table - six points higher than second-placed Liverpool. The team won the FA Cup six times, the last in 2019.

 

Prediction

It's hard to predict anything except an easy away victory. Even if Guardiola makes five or six changes, Manchester City will be full of strength.

 

 

Pick: Manchester City to win in -2.5 AH

Italian Serie A - Atalanta vs Sampdoria Preview

Atalanta will meet Sampdoria at Stadio Atleti Azzurri dItalia on Monday.

 

Atalanta

They do not play well in the League recently for the reason that they put a lot of efforts on Europa League. They have been winless for five League games, which makes them down to the fifth in the table. As they have to play against AS Roma and Bayer Leverkusen in next week, it is a opportunity for them to get points easily.

 

Sampdoria

There is a lack of ambitions and quality in the team. Their objective of every season is to avoid relegation. Now they rank the fifteenth in the table of the League, with four points ahead of relegation zone. They close to their goal. But it is not done yet.

 

Verdict:

There is a gap between two sides. Atalanta compete for European games while Sampdoria struggle for relegation. Besides, Atalanta have home advantage. So Atalanta are more likely to win in coming game.

 

Atalanta vs Sampdoria

Pick: Atalanta -1.25

England Championship - Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich(WBA) Preview

 The Championship tie at Riverside Stadium on Tuesday sees hosts Middlesbrough playing against opponents West Bromwich Albion.

 

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough will be hoping to return to winning ways here after the 2-1 Championship losing effort in their last game against Bristol City. It’s not been often in recent games that Middlesbrough have managed to hold out for a full 90 minutes. It will be a concern for them that Middlesbrough have seen their defence breached in 5 of their previous 6 matches, giving up 7 goals on the way. Such a trend won’t necessarily be carried forward into this match, of course.

 

West Bromwich(WBA)

After tasting defeat last time out to Luton Town in Championship competition, West Bromwich Albion and their travelling fans will hope for a better result here. The trend of at least one side getting a clean sheet in games involving West Bromwich Albion has been apparent of late. Looking at their last six meetings reveals that it’s occurred 6 times. During those clashes, opposing sides have hit a goal aggregate of 8 while West Bromwich Albion have scored 3. Coming into this clash, West Bromwich Albion are without a win away from home in their last 6 league games.

 

Verdict:

West Bromwich have been very poor of late and have picked up just one point from their last seven games against Middlesbrough. The 1X2 first odds is 2.10-3.40-3.40, which means the home team. Middlesbrough should win this game.

 

Middlesbrough VS West Bromwich(WBA)

Pick: 1

France Ligue 2 - Toulouse vs Le Havre Preview

 Toulouse and Le Havre will play for France Ligue 2 Round 25 at Toulouse Stadium on Monday.

 

Toulouse

They have strong desire to go back to France Ligue 1 after they degraded to Ligue 2. It was a pity that they failed to upgrade due to away goal difference in last season. So they keep working hard this season. Now they rank the first, with the same points as the second. They must try their best to stay the lead.

 

Le Havre

They are not in form, which have been winless for five matches. They are good at defensive but weak in offensive, with 1 scoring goal and 0.83 conceding goal in average of this season. There is not enough quality for them to compete for upgrade.

 

Verdict:

Toulouse have never been defeated by Le Havre in the past, which makes them have psychological advantage. Besides, Toulouse have home advantage. So the victory is tending to the host.

 

Toulouse vs Le Havre

1X2 Pick: 1

NBA -- Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic Tips & Match Preview

The Orlando Magic pay a visit to the Denver Nuggets at the Ball Arena on Monday night.

 

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets entered Sunday second in the Northwest Division, four games behind the Jazz for the division lead. In the Western Conference, the team stood sixth, two games ahead of the Timberwolves for the final guaranteed playoff spot.  Denver defeated the Toronto Raptors 110-109 on Saturday and snapped Torontos eight-game winning streak. Nikola Jokic led the team with 28 points, 15 rebounds and six assists on 10 of 16 shooting, Jeff Green added 19 points with five assists while Aaron Gordon chipped in with 13 points. The Denver Nuggets are averaging 109.7 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 107.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting

 

Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic are 13-45 and last in the Southeast Division, 24 ½ games behind the first-place Miami Heat. Orlando was defeated by the Phoenix Suns 132-105 on Saturday for their second consecutive loss and fourth in the last five games played. Jalen Suggs led the team in scoring with 20 points and 10 assists, Cole Anthony added 17 points, Chuma Okeke scored 15 points with 10 rebounds off the bench while Wendell Carter Jr. The Orlando Magic are averaging 103.1 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 45.8 percent shooting.

 

 

Prediction

Both teams had Sunday off after playing back-to-backs Friday and Saturday. Orlando lost to both Utah and Phoenix by double digits on the road while Denver split road games against Boston and Toronto. Facing the Nuggets on the road with fatigue suggest the Magic are doomed to lose.