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NBA Predictions March 30: Playoff places up for grabs

The NBA Playoffs are inching closer and 10 tickets have been punched for the postseason. Most of the Association’s teams are into their final five games of the regular season and the anticipation for the playoffs is growing.

There are still three playoff places up for grabs in the Eastern and Western Conferences, respectively.

Six teams are mathematically still alive for the postseason in the East while just four can qualify in the West. Will one lucky team punch their playoff ticket this weekend? Let’s find out who is likely to pick up big wins on Saturday.

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NCAA Sweet 16 Predictions: Any upsets in the making?

The NCAA Tournament has reached the final 16 with most of the top seeds still in play. The lowest seeded teams remaining are Auburn (5) and Oregon (12). Here’s a run down on all eight games.

Florida State (4) versus Gonzaga (1)

Florida State enters coming off a 90-62 win over Murray State. They are 29-7 and 5-1 over their last six. They are “burning hot” and at +5.46 on the NCAAB Team Oscillator. Gonzaga defeated Baylor by the score of 83-71 in the last round and are 32-3 on the season and 5-1 over their last six and are  ... 

MLB AL Preview: Who are the teams to beat in the AL?

AL East

The top two teams in the division and perhaps in all of MLB are the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Both teams reach 100 wins during the regular season last year. Which team will come on top this season?

Boston will be the favorites, but there are questions that need to be answered. Will the back end of the bullpen be solid with Craig Kimbrel very likely to sign elsewhere? Matt Barnes is scheduled to be the closer. He has dominant strikeout stuff, but lack of experience could be an issue. The rotation should be very  ... 

MLB NL Preview: Who are the teams to bet this season?

The Major League Baseball season is set to get underway. With players moving around the league via free agency, the teams will have new and in some cases, very improved looks this season. Here’s breakdown of the top teams in each division.

NL East

Should be one of the toughest divisions in the league. The Phillies likely made the most strides and will contend with the Braves and Nationals for likely two playoff spots in the NL this year.

The Phillies signed former and current All-Stars Andrew McCutchen, Jean Segura, JT Realmuto, David Robertson and one of the prizes  ... 

How do Vegas sportsbooks set the lines – insights from the oddsmaker

Ever wondered how vegas sportsbooks set the lines?

– How original odds are made and why they are similar across the board?

– Do bookies really profit just vig by balancing bettors on both sides or they win if the bettors lose?

– Headache with parlays and teasers. The bookie risks to lose $80,000 or … to win $10 by from your 20-team teaser.  ... 

Who else needs $1500 ?

$1500 for grabs!

it’s time to get the winner in our weekly Cash Contest

This round will be played Mar. 23th, 2019 8:00 PM ET (0:00 GMT)

The rules are very simple.  ... 

NBA Predictions March 24: The Association inches closer to the playoffs

The NBA regular season is headed to the postseason and teams are continuing to jockey for position. Just five of the 16 combined Eastern and Western Conference playoff places are set.

The Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, Golden State Warriors, and Denver Nuggets have punched their tickets for the postseason. Will another team solidify their place in the playoffs this weekend?

Let’s take a look at some of the top picks for Sunday, March 24th in the Association.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks  ... 

NHL Playoff Simulator – Who will win the Stanley Cup?

The NHL regular season ends on April 6th, and shortly thereafter, the puck will be dropped on the postseason.

The league’s marathon playoffs will run until June when one team is crowned Stanley Cup champions. The Washington Capitals won the 2018 edition of the Stanley Cup Finals. Can they do it all over again or will another team beat them to the most prestigious prize in ice hockey?

Sixteen teams will battle for Sir Stanley’s cup. To determine just which team will lift the trophy, we will look at three different ZCode System Playoff Simulator simulations. However, let us  ... 

NCAA Tournament: Predictions for five first round games

The NCAA Tournament is set to tip off with first round games on March 21 and March 22. The top seeds in the East are Duke, Michigan State, LSU and Virginia Tech. The top seeds in the South are Virginia, Tennessee, Purdue and Kansas State. The top seeds in the West are Gonzaga, Michigan, Texas Tech and Florida State. The top seeds in the Midwest are North Carolina, Kentucky, Houston and Kansas.

Five first round match ups will be examined but note that none of the top two seeds will be featured. This is mainly because an upset, while possible,  ...