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NBA Conference Finals Predictions

The NBA conference semi-finals are completed. Who are the favorites to meet for the NBA Championship?

Golden State Warriors versus Houston Rockets

The Golden State Warriors enter the Western Conference Finals defeating the New Orleans Pelicans in five games. Houston also took care of the Utah Jazz in five. During the regular season the Rockets won two of three against the Warriors. The Rockets have a +29 to +27 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator. Similarly, Houston is “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator, while Golden State is “average up”. In a nearly even match up, the key may  ... 

NHL Prediction: Eastern Conference Finals

The NHL is down to the final four. The match up for the Eastern Conference Finals is Washington versus Tampa Bay. Who has the upper hand?

Washington Capitals versus Tampa Bay Lightning

The Capitals enter the conference finals having taken down the Pittsburgh Penguins in six. The Lightning disposed of the Boston Bruins in five on their way to this match up. Tampa Bay is +30 on the Power Ranking Indicator, tops in the NHL. The Capitals are not far behind at +26. On the Team Strength Oscillator, the Lightning are “burning hot” while the Capitals are only “average up”.  ... 

MLB Predictions: May 11 – 13

With the MLB season 20 percent over, the jockeying for position in the standings begins. Check out what’s in store for the weekend of May 11-13.

Note that any standings, statistics or information from the oscillators is for games played through May 8.

Oakland A’s versus  New York Yankees

The A’s are fourth in the AL West, while the Yankees have won seven straight and are tied with Boston in the AL East.  Oakland is at +19 on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” on the Team Strength Oscillator, while the Yankees are +29 and also “burning hot”. New  ... 

World Cup 2018: Brazil favorite to win World Cup in Russia

There are fewer than 37 days until the World Cup 2018 in Russia. The tournament will kickoff on June 14 and run until July 15. The high-quality soccer will give bettors plenty of great chances to wager on the most watched sporting event in the world. The World Cup 2018 has been four years in the making and this year’s event will be bigger than the last. Thirty-two teams will be in Russia, but only one will leave as tournament winners.

The World Cup 2018 will be the 21st edition of the tournament. Just eight nations have won the  ... 

Champions League final: Real Madrid vs. Liverpool

The 2017-18 Champions League started with 32 teams. Now, it is down to the final two as Real Madrid play Liverpool on May 26 for the European Cup.

The Champions League has been owned by Real Madrid since the competition debuted in 1955. The Spanish team has won more European Cups than any other club (12) and this season will see the team play in its fourth Champions League final in five years. Not only are Real Madrid returning the tournament’s ultimate match, but the Spanish club is aiming to win the competition for a third year running.  ... 

MLB Predictions: May 4-6

A month into the MLB season and many races are shaping up for the rest of the season. Which teams have the edge this weekend? Check out some of the match ups in store.

Philadelphia Phillies versus Washington Nationals

The Phillies enter at +20 on the Power Ranking Indicator but have been scuffling lately, as is shown by their “ice cold down” status on the Team Strength Oscillator. Washington is +10 and climbing on the Power Ranking Indicator and “ice cold up” status. Neither team is in the top ten in Team Volatility. On the mound, the Phillies have the  ... 

MLB betting: Can the Los Angeles Dodgers overcome a bad start to the season?

During the Major League Baseball offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers underwent several changes in both their squad and the front office. Despite the shake-up, sportsbooks still predicted the Dodgers to win the National League in 2018 and many expected them to win the World Series.

MLB betting: Are the Los Angeles Dodgers in danger of missing the World Series? Now a month into the MLB season, and one of the biggest surprises is the poor start to the season the Dodgers have had. After 28 games, the Dodgers are eight games out of first place and sit four  ... 

NBA Playoff Prediction: Cleveland versus Toronto

The 76ers will battle the Celtics in the first Eastern Conference semifinal, but who will win in the other semifinal between the Cavaliers and the Raptors?

Cleveland Cavaliers versus Toronto Raptors

The Cavaliers needed seven to take down the Pacers in the first round, while the Raptors defeated the Wizards in six. Cleveland won two of the three meetings between the teams this season and hold a +27 to +24 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator. Similarly, they had the advantage on the Team Strength Oscillator, “burning hot” versus “average”. Neither team is in the top ten in Team Volatility,  ... 

NBA Playoff Prediction: Philadelphia versus Boston

The Eastern Conference semi-finals are about to get underway with a classic rivalry, the Celtics versus 76ers. So which team will survive to advance to the conference finals?

Philadelphia 76ers versus Boston Celtics

The rivalry that started with Chamberlain versus Russell and Erving versus Bird meets again when it matters most. The 76ers got here by taking down the Heat in five, while the Celtics needed seven to fend off the Bucks.  Philadelphia holds a +26 to +22 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average down” for Boston. The 76ers are third in Team Volatility while  ...