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How is the Coronavirus affecting sports and sports betting?

The Coronavirus has massively affected the sports world since spreading to Europe and North America. The sports calendar has been hit hard by the virus which originated in Wuhan, China. A variety of sports events have been cancelled or postponed due to the viruses outbreak. Outside of Asia, Italy has been the hardest-hit country in the sports world due to the coronavirus.

Six Nations rugby matches have been postponed and Serie A soccer games will be played at empty stadiums. The idea is to keep people away from the venus and stop the spread of the virus.

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NBA Picks February 29: Rockets versus Celtics featured matchup

As we approach the end of February teams begin the final playoff run. Some times are looking to solidify their seeding, while others are battling for the final playoff spots. The Houston Rockets at the Boston Celtics is the featured game for February 29.

Houston Rockets versus Boston Celtics

Houston enters play with the fourth-best record in the Western Conference. They take a 17-12 road record to Boston to face the Celtics, ranked third in the east and have a 23-5 home record. The Rockets have a narrow +27 to +25 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator and are  ... 

Premier League picks February 29: Liverpool aim to continue 28-game unbeaten run

The Premier League title race is nearly done and dusted. Liverpool need just 12 more points to win their first league championship in 30 years. 

Just 11 games remain in the Premier League season. Even with Liverpool nearly wrapping up the league title, there is still a lot to play for this weekend.

Watford vs. Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp’s team are coming off a come from behind 3-2 win against West Ham on Monday night. It was a more difficult game than expected and it could leave the door open for Watford to get a massive home win.  ... 

Champions League round of 16 Feb 25-26: Four big first leg matches in midweek

The UEFA Champions League round of 16 returns on Tuesday and Wednesday night with four more big matches in the competition. Four of the biggest clubs in European soccer will clash in the first legs of their ties with a place in the quarterfinals. 

Napoli vs. Barcelona

Italy’s Napoli host Spain’s Barcelona at the San Paolo in Naples. Barcelona have crashed out of the competition in the quarterfinals the last two seasons, throwing away big leads as their stars failed to show up. 

Napoli are not a very good team but improving under coach Gennaro Gattuso. The ex-AC  ... 

NBA Picks February 22: Rockets and Jazz battle for playoff positioning

Entering the final quarter of the NBA season and much is to be determined in terms of playoff positioning. Several good matchups are in store for Saturday, February 22 with the Rockets versus Jazz headlining play.

Houston Rockets versus Utah Jazz

In this Western Conference battle, the fifth-seeded Rockets takes on the fourth-seeded Jazz.  Houston is 15-12 on the road, while Utah is 20-5 at home. The Jazz hole a narrow +24 to +22 edge on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot” versus “average up” on the Team Strength Oscillator. When considering the over/under for this one, keep  ... 

MLB 2020 Preview: Cheating, rule changes, and proposed playoff changes

The Major League Baseball season has been overshadowed by three aspects this offseason: the Houston Astros cheating scandal, new rule changes, and a proposed playoff structure showing Rob Manfred doesn’t care about baseball, just money. 

Spring training is in full swing and the MLB 2020 season will start on March 26th. It is the earliest opening day in MLB history as the league’s 30 teams via for five playoff spots in the American and National Leagues and a place in the World Series.

The Washington Nationals won the 2019 World Series defeating the Houston Astros. The Nats play in  ... 

XFL Betting: What to consider before betting on the gridiron football league

Are you a football fan? Then why not take a punt on XFL betting and the upstart gridiron league? The league is the ideal way to get your gridiron fix this spring but you should consider a few things before wagering on the games.

The XFL returned with a bang for Week 1 after the spring football league’s relaunch on February 8. The XFL, which is owned by WWE CEO Vince McMahon, originally debuted in 2001. However, after a season filled with criticism for the on-field product and financial losses mounting, it was shuttered after just one year.

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