NHL Predictions: October 18

The NHL season is well underway and here are some of the top match ups for Thursday, October 18. Note that all information is for games played through Monday, October 15.

Philadelphia Flyers versus Columbus Blue Jackets

The Flyers enter near by bottom of the Metropolitan division, while the Blue Jackets are third. The teams split the four meetings between the teams last season. Columbus holds a +25 to +14 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average” status on the Team Strength Oscillator.  Both teams have scored 16 goals in their first five and the Flyers  ... 

NBA 2018-19: New Season About to Tip Off

The NBA 2018-19 season is about to tip-off. After a summer of blockbuster trades and free agent signings, things have calmed down. Preseason is nearly over and the regular season will begin on October 16th.

The Golden State Warriors have won three of the last four NBA Championships. Once again the Warriors have been selected by major sportsbooks to win the NBA title. Golden State is -195 to take home the title for a third consecutive season.

Kevin Durant re-signed in the summer for two more seasons while Kevon Looney also put pen to paper. The addition of  ... 

CASH CHAMPIONSHIP – NFL KING 2018 – ROUND 1 RECAP

CONTEST TIME! ROUND 1 RECAP

All right fellas! Welcome in the next fantastic Zcode Cash Contest! Remember, every Zcode member is welcome in the contest and all you need to do is read the rules and start posting valid picks on the contest forum. Tons of cash are waiting and of course, a lot of fun is guaranteed!

Great to see many new members participating in the contest already, but to be honest round one was dominated by big fish known from previous contests and this makes me very happy that contests have so  ... 

Major League Soccer Playoffs: The MLS Cup is coming!

The 2018 Major League Soccer MLS Cup Final is just under two months away. However, the league is gearing up for the postseason. The MLS Cup Playoffs kick off on Halloween, October 31. Twelve of the leagues 23 teams will compete for the MLS Cup following a marathon 34 game season.

The MLS Cup Playoffs are a completely different animal to the regular season. The 34-game season is slow and methodical. Teams can drop points without much worry. However, once the playoffs begin, it is balls to the wall action and excitement with teams playing a knockout competition  ... 

MLB Predictions: ALCS and NLCS

The MLB divisional series have wrapped up and the four teams heading to the ALCS and NLCS have dominated this post season. Can the Astros get by the Red Sox for a chance to repeat? Will the Brewers find their way to the World Series for the first time since 1982?

NLCS:  Los Angeles Dodgers versus Milwaukee Brewers

The Dodgers enter after a 92-71 season and a three games to one victory over the Braves in the divisional round. They take on a Brewers team that won 96 games during the regular season and swept the Rockies in the divisional  ... 

NFL Predictions: Week 6

In a season that continues to be difficult to predict, here are some of the top match ups for week six. Note that all information is for games played through Monday night’s Washington-New Orleans game.

Pittsburgh Steelers versus Cincinnati Bengals

In this classic AFC North battle, the 2-2-1 Steelers take on the 4-1 Bengals. Cincinnati comes in a 2.5 point favorite and hold a +27 to +14 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Similarly, the Bengals are “burning hot” versus “ice cold up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The Steelers won both meetings a year ago between the teams. The  ... 

NHL Predictions: Thursday, October 11

As we delve into another NHL season, take a look at some of the better match ups for Thursday, October 11. Note that all information is for games played through October 8.

Edmonton Oilers versus Boston Bruins

Edmonton has lost their only game while the Bruins are 2-1, winners of their last two. The Oilers, however, hold a +18 to +8 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “ice cold up”.  Having the Bruins’ number, the Oilers won three of the four meetings last season. It’s too early to tell which team will be the strongest long  ... 

NCAA Football: Red River Rivalry headlines weekend’s games

The NCAA football season heads into week 6. Alabama remains No. 1 in the nation and Nick Saban’s team will go up against Arkansas at the weekend. The Crimson Tide is heavily favored against the Razorbacks.

Despite being No. 1, Alabama versus Arkansas is not the marquee game of the weekend. The marquee tag falls to Oklahoma versus Texas. The two long-time rivals will renew their disdain for each other at the Cotton Bowl. Oklahoma goes into the game as the No. 7 team in the nation while Texas is No. 19. Some NCAA football insiders claim Texas is  ... 

MLB Playoff Predictions: Divisional Round

The match ups are set with the exception of who will face the Boston Red Sox.  They face the winner of the Yankees and A’s set to play tonight. Let’s take a look at what to expect in this round of the playoffs.

Cleveland Indians versus Houston Astros

The Indians were winners of the AL Central with a record of 91-71. They take on the Astros, who posted the second best record in the league at 103-59. Houston holds a +28 to +16 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average down” on the Team Strength Oscillator.  ... 

NFL Predictions: Week 5

A quarter of the way through the NFL season it’s been very difficult at times to predict. The top four teams in the league last season (Eagles, Patriots, Vikings, Steelers all 13-3) are a combined 6-8-2 at this point.  Let’s see what’s in store for the first weekend in October.

Jacksonville Jaguars versus Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs come in as the top team in the AFC at 4-0, while the Jaguars battle Tennessee for honors in the AFC South, at 3-1. The Chiefs are a three-point favorite and have a +30 to +21 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator.  ...