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NBA 2018-19: Are the Golden State Warriors destined to three-peat?

The major moves of the NBA offseason have been made and there has been plenty of shuffling. New names are in new places, but one thing has remained the same and that is the Golden State Warriors are still the best team in the Association. The NBA season is around a month and a half away, but fans and punters alike are getting excited about the new year.

Golden State once again proved it is the best of the best last season, despite being second-best in the regular season. This year will see new challengers to Golden State’s Western  ... 

MLB Predictions: August 31 – September 2

With just over a month left in the MLB season, numerous teams remain in contention for a playoff berth. Check out some of the top match ups for the weekend of August 31 – September 2. Note that all information is for games played through Monday, August 27.

Milwaukee Brewers versus Washington Nationals

Both teams enter in third place in their respective divisions. Milwaukee holds a +20 to +13 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator, which both teams are 5-5 over their last ten games.  Favorite/underdog status should be considered marginally as both teams are among the most unstable in  ... 

EPL soccer predictions: August 25-27

The English Premier League rolls into week 3 of the season. Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea have already laid down markers for the year. Meanwhile, Manchester United and Arsenal have shown frailties. Can Manchester United rebound from last weekend’s loss? It will have to do it against red-hot Tottenham Hotspur.

EPL Soccer predictions: Saturday, August 25

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City  ... 

MLB Predictions: August 24-26

As we approach the final month of the MLB season, the pennant races are heating up. Here’s some of what’s in store for the weekend of August 24-26. Note that all information is for games played through August 21.

Philadelphia Phillies versus Toronto Blue Jays

Despite very mediocre play lately, the Phillies remain within striking distance in the NL East. They are +24 on the Power Ranking Indicator, although showing a downward trend on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Blue Jays are 12 games under .500, but are 5-5 over their last ten. They are +5 on the Power Ranking  ... 

NFL Preview 2018 Season

The NFL regular season is just a little over two weeks away. What can we expect this season? Do the Eagles have a chance to repeat as Super Bowl champions? Will the Patriots regain their spot at the top? What other teams have the best chance to make it to the big game? Here’s my picks for the top six teams in each conference.

NFC

1. Philadelphia Eagles

Carson Wentz has been ahead of schedule in his recovery from knee surgery and will be close for whether or not he is ready for week one against the Falcons.

If he’s  ... 

MLB betting: Can the Oakland A’s crash the American League West

Heading into Monday night’s Major League Baseball play, the Oakland A’s are just one game behind West Division leaders the Houston Astros. Despite losing on Sunday night, the A’s had defeated their west rival Astros in two straight games. The A’s recent performance has some wondering if they can overtake Houston in the race for the division title.

The Astros are major favorites to win the AL West. According to leading sportsbooks, the Astros are -250 to win the division. Oakland currently sits at odds of +190 to take the division title. At the beginning of August, the  ... 

EPL soccer predictions: August 18-20

The English Premier League will kick off its second week of the 2018-19 season on Saturday, August 18. Ten matches will take place over three days with Chelsea versus Arsenal being the biggest of the clashes. ZCode System’s predictions will give EPL soccer bettors the upper hand for this weekend.

EPL Soccer: Saturday, August 18

Cardiff City vs. Newcastle United

Cardiff City and Newcastle United kick off the weekend’s action. Both sides lost in week 1 and neither showed much in defeat. Cardiff will be playing at home, but they don’t have much in the way of top-quality Premier League players.  ... 

MLB Predictions: August 17 – 19

Four of the six MLB divisions have teams within two games of first place. As the final quarter of the season approaches, every series become increasingly important. Here’s some of the match ups for the weekend of August 17 – 19. Note that all information is for games played through August 14.

Chicago Cubs versus Pittsburgh Pirates

The Cubs hold a two-game lead in the NL Central, while the Pirates look to close the gap in the division. Chicago holds a +24 to +15 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Pittsburgh is 4-6 over the last ten games and are  ... 

NCAAF 2018: College football kicks off August 25

The NCAA football season kicks off on August 25. According to top sportsbooks, the Alabama Crimson Tide have opened up the betting season with the best odds to win the NCAAF 2018 National Title. Nick Saban’s Alabama is +225 to win the title for the second season in a row.

Only three colleges have won the NCAAF National Championship. The other two are Clemson and Ohio State. The two programs had great 2017 seasons and sportsbooks have picked both as second and third favorites to win the National Championship, respectively.

Clemson starts the season at odds of +600  ... 

MLB Predictions: August 10-12

With a little less than a third of the baseball season remaining, the divisional and wild card races are heating up. Here’s some of the more interesting match ups for the weekend of August 10-12. Note that all information is for games played through August 7.

Washington Nationals versus Chicago Cubs

Washington looks to maintain within striking distance in the NL East, while the Cubs hold a small lead over the Brewers in the NL Central. Chicago holds a +21 to +16 advantage over the Nationals on the Power Ranking Indicator and both clubs are 6-4 over their last ten  ... 

Premier League predictions for the ‘big 6’: Week 1

The English Premier League kicks off this weekend. In all, 10 matches will be played by the league’s 20 teams. Of course, the Premier League’s big six clubs: Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham will all be in action. Each club is expected to do well this season, but will these six clubs finish the weekend with wins?

Premier League predictions: Week 1

Manchester United vs. Leicester City

Manchester United host Leicester City in the first game of the new season. Man United is in a bit of a meltdown currently. It is difficult to  ... 

NFL Super Bowl Futures: The New England Patriots are once again favorites

The NFL preseason is in full swing. The regular season kicks off on September 6th with the NFL Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles taking on the Atlanta Falcons. With a new NFL season kicking off, sportsbooks around the world have calculated the odds.

Once again, it is no surprise that the New England Patriots lead Super Bowl futures odds. New England quarterback Tom Brady is back for an 18th season under center. As long as the NFL’s best quarterback is still in a Patriots jersey, there is no reason New England won’t be expected to get to Super Bowl  ... 

English Championship week 1: Predictions August 4

The World Cup has just ended and the Premier League is still a couple of weeks away. Yet, soccer fans can have their appetites whet this weekend with the kick-off of the English Championship.

Nine big matches will take place on Saturday, August 4th as the league’s teams strive for promotion to the Premier League. The English Championship is a marathon of soccer, but a bad start can have detrimental effects.

English Championship Saturday, August 4th Preston North End vs. Queens Park Rangers

Preston North End just missed out on the promotion playoffs last season. The club finished  ... 

English Premier League: Who will win the 2018-19 title?

The 2018-19 English Premier League kicks off on August 11. Soccer fans can be forgiven for being hungover from this summer’s World Cup. The excitement for the new English Premier League may not be as high as in previous seasons. Regardless, the top-flight of English soccer is nearing its starting point. Sportsbooks have mulled over the odds and currently reigning champions Manchester City has the best future odds to win the league.

Can the team make it two titles in a row?

English Premier League 2018-19 Manchester City -150

Manchester City strolled to the English Premier League title last  ... 

MLB Predictions: July 27 – 29

As we enter the dog days of summer, the MLB races are heating up.  Here’s some of the match ups to keep an eye on this weekend. Note all information is for games played through July 24.

Los Angeles Dodgers versus Atlanta Braves

The Dodgers continue to battle the Diamondbacks in the NL West, while the Braves look to keep pace with the Phillies in the NL East. Not a surprise, the two teams are nearly identical on the oscillators. Los Angeles holds a slim +21 to +20 edge on the Power Ranking indicator and “average up” versus “average” on  ...