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NHL Picks March 6: Vegas at Winnipeg featured game

As the month of March begins, the NHL regular season enters the home stretch. Playoff spots and positioning are still up in the air, so every game is important. Vegas versus Winnipeg headline the action for Friday, March 6.

Vegas Golden Knights versus Winnipeg Jets

Vegas comes in with the top record in the Pacific Division. They head to Winnipeg to face the Jets, currently fourth in the Central Division.  The Golden Knights have a +23 to +4 advantage on the Power Ranking Indicator and “burning hot down” versus “ice cold down” on the Team Strength Oscillator. The teams  ... 

NBA Playoffs: who will win the NBA Finals 2020?

The NBA Playoffs are just around the corner and the Association’s second season will see 16 teams fight for the chance to play in the NBA Finals 2020. 

The NBA Playoffs begin on April 18 and run until the NBA Champion is crowned on June 21. It is a two-month sprint for teams following the 82-game marathon that is the regular season.

Today, we look at some of the potential NBA Playoff match-ups and explore the NBA Playoff simulator tool available at Zcode System.  ... 

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  ...