Month: October 2024

Man City look to return to winning ways after their last gasp defeat to Manchester United in the Carling Cup, Whilst Avram Grant will be hoping his Portsmouth players can ignore the financial crisis surrounding the club and continue their unlikely battle up and out of the relegation zone.

Manchester City came within minutes of taking Man United to Extra time in the Carling Cup, only for Wayne Rooney to pop up with an injury time winner. Deep disappointment after great performances from both teams. Manager Roberto Mancini will be confident of a great response when his players return to their home ground against Pompey. Although unfortunate to go out, it will have been pleasiung for Mancini to see that his side can rerally mix it with the big boys over two legs, and he will expec…

Week 3 in the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League Group Stage had a lot of action between Tuesday and Wednesday. Unlike past matchweeks, this time it was extremely hard to choose only five players that stood above the rest on an individual basis.

But we got the job done. Here are the top five performers during Week 3 of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League group stage.

Erling Haland – RB Salzburg

The Norwegian striker has taken the world by storm and even though the reigning Austrian Bundesliga champions are not likely to advance into the knockout stages, Haland’s contributions have not gone unnoticed.

Against Napoli, the Norway international scored two goals – a penalty and a close-range header – and had another disallowed due to an offside position. He made hi…

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has said he is honoured to have written his name in football history after being awarded the Yachine Trophy at the 2019 Ballon d Or ceremony in Paris.

The Brazil international capped a memorable year for club and country by becoming the first person to win the accolade, given to the best keeper in the world over the past 12 months.

He won the Champions League with Liverpool in June and the Copa America with Brazil the following month, while also claiming the Golden Glove in the Premier League last season with 21 clean sheets.

Having seen off competition from Barcelona s Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Ederson of Manchester City to come out on top, Alisson was quick to thank his team-mates for their help.

It was a year to remember fo…

The Transfer Deadline Day is finally upon us. Some teams were able to strengthen their squads yesterday and some were not. For the latter, there is only one more day to add players before the January transfer window opens. Let s take a took at the latest rumours and speculation.

Manchester City

In a shock move, Manchester City are reportedly set to sign former Manchester United and Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves. Hargreaves reportedly had a medical on Tuesday. This is a rather peculiar signing, especially because City are already loaded with a good number of midfield players. But then again, Hargreaves may just be an upgrade from Gareth Barry. Is he not?

Stoke City

According to Sky Sports, Stoke City have agreed to terms…

After a few ho-hum games on primetime, Monday Night Football in Week 13 features a fantastic matchup between the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills.

Oddsmakers are expecting a close game between these AFC East rivals that are ranked fourth and sixth respectively in the latest Covers NFL Power Rankings. NFL betting lines opened with the Bills installed as 3-point home favorites before shortening to -2.5. 

Here are our best free Patriots vs. Bills NFL picks and predictions for MNF action on December 6.  

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The New Orleans Saints try to stop the bleeding of a five-game losing skid when they head to East Rutherford to face the New York Jets in Week 14.

New Orleans, which hasn’t won since Halloween, is coming off a mini bye after a loss to Dallas at home last Thursday. The Saints aren’t certain of their quarterback situation for Week 14, either, with Taysom Hill injuring his finger in his first start last week, which could have Trevor Siemian back under center Sunday.

Check out our free NFL betting picks and predictions for Saints at Jets on December 12.

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For the second straight week, the Chicago Bears will be in primetime. After suffering a 12-7 defeat at Soldier Field in a forgettable Thursday night affair in Week 6, the Monsters of the Midway will invade Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Patriots to end Week 7. 

Bears quarterback Justin Fields has not exactly thrown his hat in the ring for NFL MVP this year, but that doesn’t mean his NFL player prop markets aren’t offering solid wagering opportunities. Here are our three favorite Justin Fields props for Monday, October 24.

Be sure to also check out Jason Logan’s Bears vs. Patriots betting preview as well as Josh Inglis’ favorite player prop picks for Monday Night Football.

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The Philadelphia Eagles don’t have to travel far down I-95 for their Week 6 non-conference clash with the New York Jets.

While this will be Philadelphia’s second straight road game and third away tilt in four outings, all packed inside a 20-day window, oddsmakers are expecting another convincing win for the Eagles.

New York is coming off an emotionally charged win at Denver last weekend (avenging OC Nathaniel Hackett), which could leave the Jets flat in the Week 6 NFL odds. Gang Green, specifically QB Zach Wilson and the offense, has improved the past two showings, coming through for bettors against the spread.

I dissect the NFL odds and give my best NFL picks and predictions for Eagles at Jets on October 15.

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How fast the tide turns in the NFL.

Just last season, we were wondering if Dak Prescott’s best days were behind him after throwing 15 interceptions in just 12 games to tie for the worst total in the league.

This year, he’s a favorite in the NFL MVP odds race heading into NFL Week 14.

How he does in a mega matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football — where they are 3.5-point favorites in the NFL odds — should go a long way in determining that.

I have other SNF betting interests though, other than the race for the top seed in the NFC. Check my spotlight on Dak Prescott odds and NFL picks.

Additionally, don’t forget to check out our Eagles vs. Cowboys preview and SNF prop picks to round out your bett…

It’s a fresh start this year for the Tennessee Titans, with a new-look coaching staff and a revamped roster, and they get their first preseason test as they host the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.

First-time head coach Brian Callahan is expected to turn the Tennessee starters loose for chunks of the preseason schedule with the need to mesh so many arrivals on both sides of the ball. But don’t look for a similar approach from the visitors, who take the field for the first time since their Super Bowl heartbreak.

My 49ers vs. Titans predictions and NFL picks delve into what we can expect in this August 10 matchup.

49ers vs Titans prediction

My best betTitans -5.5 (-110 at…