Miami is on a roll having won 4 of 5 overall, they are also a strong 10-5 SU in home game this season. The Pacers have only 1 win in 4 games, defensively I just cannot trust this team after seeing them allow 120+ in 3 of their last 4. Take Miami.

Nets are a reliable 12-6-1 ATS in road games this season, they have also covered the spread in 6 of 7 meetings with the Bucks. Milwaukee is the clear cut favorite here, but they’ve won only 1 of the 3 games head-to-head vs the Nets this season. I have Brooklyn covering here.

While these teams have identical win and loss records over the last 10 games, the net offensive and defensive ratings tell a different story of form. The Celtics are 2nd in that category, behind only the Cleveland Cavaliers. The hosts, however, are just 19th in the same category. It should start becoming more telling this game. Back the visitors to cover as a result.

The Canucks come into this game having lost 4 of their last 5 and may be without Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. The Kraken have scored 10 goals in the last 2 games, but they are still a below-average offence. The Canucks have had success on the road this year, so we’ll hope they can dig deep and come away with a victory.

While these teams have identical win and loss records over the last 10 games, the net offensive and defensive ratings tell a different story of form. The Celtics are 2nd in that category, behind only the Cleveland Cavaliers. The hosts, however, are just 19th in the same category. It should start becoming more telling this game. Back the visitors to cover as a result.

While these teams have identical win and loss records over the last 10 games, the net offensive and defensive ratings tell a different story of form. The Celtics are 2nd in that category, behind only the Cleveland Cavaliers. The hosts, however, are just 19th in the same category. It should start becoming more telling this game. Back the visitors to cover as a result.

Miami is on a roll having won 4 of 5 overall, they are also a strong 10-5 SU in home game this season. The Pacers have only 1 win in 4 games, defensively I just cannot trust this team after seeing them allow 120+ in 3 of their last 4. Take Miami.

Nets are a reliable 12-6-1 ATS in road games this season, they have also covered the spread in 6 of 7 meetings with the Bucks. Milwaukee is the clear cut favorite here, but they’ve won only 1 of the 3 games head-to-head vs the Nets this season. I have Brooklyn covering here.

The Bruins and Rangers have each underperformed in different ways and different magnitudes, but a key similar factor has been their offense. The Rangers are currently 23rd in goals per game, while the Bruins sit 28th. Both teams are also equipped with a stellar starting goaltender, so with those things being said, I expect a low-scoring result.

Leafs have been prioritizing defence instead of offence this year, and with Auston Matthews sidelined for a while, I think that will force the Leafs to lean in to the defensive side of the ice that much more. The Islanders cannot score goals at all this year, as they are on a sub 2 goal pace over their last 4 games, with a power play unit that is dead last in the NHL. 

The Bruins and Rangers have each underperformed in different ways and different magnitudes, but a key similar factor has been their offense. The Rangers are currently 23rd in goals per game, while the Bruins sit 28th. Both teams are also equipped with a stellar starting goaltender, so with those things being said, I expect a low-scoring result.

This game features two of the strongest teams in the Eastern Conference, and the entire league. They have both benefited from elite scoring prowess, which is proven by Carolina’s fifth-best goals per game average, and Florida’s sixth-best. On the other end of the puck, these teams are not near the top in goals against average, so this game could open up for a fun, back and forth battle.

Leafs have been prioritizing defence instead of offence this year, and with Auston Matthews sidelined for a while, I think that will force the Leafs to lean in to the defensive side of the ice that much more. The Islanders cannot score goals at all this year, as they are on a sub 2 goal pace over their last 4 games, with a power play unit that is dead last in the NHL. 

The Colorado Avalanche have won 5 games in a row and have scored at least 4 goals in each of those wins. They’ve also covered the Puck Line in all of those games, so it’s hard to bet against them in this one. Buffalo is a below-average team that has trouble keeping the puck out of their own net. They don’t have the offensive firepower to keep up with Colorado, so if they fall behind early, it’s lights out for them.

The Canucks come into this game having lost 4 of their last 5 and may be without Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. The Kraken have scored 10 goals in the last 2 games, but they are still a below-average offence. The Canucks have had success on the road this year, so we’ll hope they can dig deep and come away with a victory.

The Canucks come into this game having lost 4 of their last 5 and may be without Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes. The Kraken have scored 10 goals in the last 2 games, but they are still a below-average offence. The Canucks have had success on the road this year, so we’ll hope they can dig deep and come away with a victory.

The Ravens have a habit of decimating opponents, highlighted by their 31-2 victory over the Texans on Christmas Day, and should have no trouble comfortably outscoring a Browns team that has looked woeful with Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center. Baltimore has won each of its last 3 games by at least 17 points and that trend should continue here against a Cleveland team that has lost by 13+ in each of its last 4.

The Steelers are slumping at the worst possible time, with 3 straight defeats to virtually hand the AFC North to the Ravens, and they could be in for another tough time against the Bengals. Cincinnati needs to win to keep their faint postseason hopes alive, and they proved last week they are capable of putting up tons of points as they beat the Broncos 30-24 in overtime.

The Steelers are slumping at the worst possible time, with 3 straight defeats to virtually hand the AFC North to the Ravens, and they could be in for another tough time against the Bengals. Cincinnati needs to win to keep their faint postseason hopes alive, and they proved last week they are capable of putting up tons of points as they beat the Broncos 30-24 in overtime.

Buffalo will no doubt be taking it easy against New England here as they cannot improve their playoff seeding ahead of next week’s postseason, but they should still beat the Patriots by at least a field goal. Buffalo’s offense has moved the ball all season long and should punish a Patriots defense that has fallen apart towards the end of 2024.

The Panthers looked to be making progress before their decimation at the hands of the Bucs, and they could be in for a similar fate against the Falcons. Atlanta still has slim hopes of reaching the playoffs so will be highly motivated, and this offense has been humming since Michael Penix Jr. took over at quarterback.

The Packers have already secured their playoff spot but will no doubt aim for a big win here against their rival Chicago. Green Bay would face Philadelphia in its current position but could earn an “easier” game against the Rams if they win and the Commanders lose in Week 18. With that in mind, expect Jordan Love and this Packers offense to be motivated to take down the Bears in their last game at Lambeau Field this season, especially given Green Bay has scored 30+ points in 4 of its last 5 games,

Houston should rest plenty of players here but Davis Mills has plenty of playing experience with this team and should be able to lead the Texans to victory against a Titans team that has the joint-worst record in the NFL and just got shut down by the equally-poor Jaguars last week.

The Colts saw their playoff hopes go up in smoke last week with a shock loss to the Giants, but they should at least end the season on a high against the Jaguars. Jacksonville just beat Tennessee in rough conditions but has struggled mightily all season and is unlikely to put up much of a fight against an angry Indianapolis team.

The Bucs need a victory to win the NFC South and secure its playoff spot and should do so comfortably against the Saints. Tampa Bay has been an offensive juggernaut in recent weeks, eclipsing 40 points in 2 of its last 3 games, and should be able to win by at least 2 touchdowns against a Saints team that got humiliated 34-0 against the Packers 2 weeks ago and last week lost by 15 to the lowly Raiders.

Philadelphia will likely be fielding plenty of backups in this one but Saquon Barkley could suit up with an eye on breaking the single-season rushing record, and he should be able to carve through his old team. Despite their win last week, the Giants have been the worst team in the NFL this season and will likely struggle in the hostile Philadelphia atmosphere even if the Eagles rest their starters.

The Cowboys have won 4 of their last 6 games, with the first of those victories actually being on the road against Washington, and they should be able to at least keep things close with the Commanders here, who may already have one eye on next week’s Wild Card game.

The Chiefs will be resting plenty of starters for this game while the Broncos need to win to confirm their place in the playoffs, hence the lopsided spread, but this feels too much of an overreaction and Kansas City should keep this within single digits. Carson Wentz has been a serviceable quarterback in his career while the KC defense should be able to keep Bo Nix and the Broncos in check, with rookie Nix playing in the biggest game of his career so far.

The Chargers have their playoff place confirmed but should still be motivated to beat the Raiders. LA could move from a tough potential game against the Ravens to a softer matchup with the Texans if they can leapfrog the Steelers in the Wild Card seeding, so expect Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh to give this one a solid effort. The should be able to dominate a Raiders team that has won its last 2 games against weak opposition but has otherwise found things tough.

Tua Tagovailoa is likely out of this game so Tyler Huntley will once again step in at quarterback, and he should lead the Dolphins to victory over the Jets. Miami needs to win this to keep its faint hopes of reaching the playoffs alive and should do so against a Jets team that just got humiliated by Buffalo last week and has scored just 23 total points in their last 2 games.

The Rams will likely rest players with an eye on the playoffs next week and that should open the door for a road win for the Seahawks. Seattle had been hoping this game would be for the NFC West title before LA beat Arizona last week, but the Seahawks offense has made great strides this season and should close out with victory here.

The 49ers put in a spirited effort last Monday against the Lions and can end their disappointing season on a high against the Cardinals. Both of these teams are eliminated from playoff contention but Arizona has lost 4 of its last 5 games and could be vulnerable to San Francisco’s passing attack.

Buffalo will no doubt be taking it easy against New England here as they cannot improve their playoff seeding ahead of next week’s postseason, but they should still beat the Patriots by at least a field goal. Buffalo’s offense has moved the ball all season long and should punish a Patriots defense that has fallen apart towards the end of 2024.

The Panthers looked to be making progress before their decimation at the hands of the Bucs, and they could be in for a similar fate against the Falcons. Atlanta still has slim hopes of reaching the playoffs so will be highly motivated, and this offense has been humming since Michael Penix Jr. took over at quarterback.

The Packers have already secured their playoff spot but will no doubt aim for a big win here against their rival Chicago. Green Bay would face Philadelphia in its current position but could earn an “easier” game against the Rams if they win and the Commanders lose in Week 18. With that in mind, expect Jordan Love and this Packers offense to be motivated to take down the Bears in their last game at Lambeau Field this season, especially given Green Bay has scored 30+ points in 4 of its last 5 games,

Houston should rest plenty of players here but Davis Mills has plenty of playing experience with this team and should be able to lead the Texans to victory against a Titans team that has the joint-worst record in the NFL and just got shut down by the equally-poor Jaguars last week.

Philadelphia will likely be fielding plenty of backups in this one but Saquon Barkley could suit up with an eye on breaking the single-season rushing record, and he should be able to carve through his old team. Despite their win last week, the Giants have been the worst team in the NFL this season and will likely struggle in the hostile Philadelphia atmosphere even if the Eagles rest their starters.

The Chargers have their playoff place confirmed but should still be motivated to beat the Raiders. LA could move from a tough potential game against the Ravens to a softer matchup with the Texans if they can leapfrog the Steelers in the Wild Card seeding, so expect Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh to give this one a solid effort. The should be able to dominate a Raiders team that has won its last 2 games against weak opposition but has otherwise found things tough.

The Rams will likely rest players with an eye on the playoffs next week and that should open the door for a road win for the Seahawks. Seattle had been hoping this game would be for the NFC West title before LA beat Arizona last week, but the Seahawks offense has made great strides this season and should close out with victory here.

The 49ers put in a spirited effort last Monday against the Lions and can end their disappointing season on a high against the Cardinals. Both of these teams are eliminated from playoff contention but Arizona has lost 4 of its last 5 games and could be vulnerable to San Francisco’s passing attack.

The Chiefs will be resting plenty of starters for this game while the Broncos need to win to confirm their place in the playoffs, hence the lopsided spread, but this feels too much of an overreaction and Kansas City should keep this within single digits. Carson Wentz has been a serviceable quarterback in his career while the KC defense should be able to keep Bo Nix and the Broncos in check, with rookie Nix playing in the biggest game of his career so far.

Tua Tagovailoa is likely out of this game so Tyler Huntley will once again step in at quarterback, and he should lead the Dolphins to victory over the Jets. Miami needs to win this to keep its faint hopes of reaching the playoffs alive and should do so against a Jets team that just got humiliated by Buffalo last week and has scored just 23 total points in their last 2 games.

The Chiefs will be resting plenty of starters for this game while the Broncos need to win to confirm their place in the playoffs, hence the lopsided spread, but this feels too much of an overreaction and Kansas City should keep this within single digits. Carson Wentz has been a serviceable quarterback in his career while the KC defense should be able to keep Bo Nix and the Broncos in check, with rookie Nix playing in the biggest game of his career so far.

The Chargers have their playoff place confirmed but should still be motivated to beat the Raiders. LA could move from a tough potential game against the Ravens to a softer matchup with the Texans if they can leapfrog the Steelers in the Wild Card seeding, so expect Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh to give this one a solid effort. The should be able to dominate a Raiders team that has won its last 2 games against weak opposition but has otherwise found things tough.

Tua Tagovailoa is likely out of this game so Tyler Huntley will once again step in at quarterback, and he should lead the Dolphins to victory over the Jets. Miami needs to win this to keep its faint hopes of reaching the playoffs alive and should do so against a Jets team that just got humiliated by Buffalo last week and has scored just 23 total points in their last 2 games.

The Rams will likely rest players with an eye on the playoffs next week and that should open the door for a road win for the Seahawks. Seattle had been hoping this game would be for the NFC West title before LA beat Arizona last week, but the Seahawks offense has made great strides this season and should close out with victory here.

The 49ers put in a spirited effort last Monday against the Lions and can end their disappointing season on a high against the Cardinals. Both of these teams are eliminated from playoff contention but Arizona has lost 4 of its last 5 games and could be vulnerable to San Francisco’s passing attack.

The Vikings and Lions meet in the final game of the 2024 regular season with the NFC North and NFC #1 seed on the line, and it’s the Lions who should prevail. Detroit edged Minnesota earlier in the season and ranks in the top 5 in almost every offensive metric. They will have home-field advantage where the Detroit fans could make the difference. With a lot more big-game experience under their belts, they could have the edge over the Vikings and Sam Darnold, with the majority of their players appearing here in the biggest game of their lives.

Theegala’s game is ideal for this coastal test and he’s had a more recent run out than many of his Hawaii rivals, finishing eighth in the World Challenge – a position he would’ve bettered were it not for a disastrous quadruple-bogey eight in the final round.

Maverick McNealy claimed an overdue PGA Tour title at the RSM Classic in November. He is a fine short-game exponent who relishes competing by the coast. This is his Kapalua debut but he has a top-ten finish to his name in the PGA Tour’s other Hawaiian event, the Sony Open.

Akshay Bhatia finished fourth in the Bahamas – an impressive performance on his Albany debut – and he went well for three rounds on his first Kapalua start last year, reaching 20 under par before a lacklustre final-round 71 saw him finish 14th. He fell in love with the Maui greens and he looks set to challenge for the title with course experience.

After a run of consistent form, Byeong Hun An finally cashed in by winning the DP World Tour’s Genesis Championship in his native Korea in October. That victory will have done wonders for his self-belief and he’ll be confident on his return to Kapalua, where he finished fourth on debut in January.

Michael van Gerwen is odds-on to seal a place in his seventh World Championship final but in-form Chris Dobey is playing well enough to push him all the way. The pair hit a combined 26 180s in their quarter-final matches, so the maximum count is likely to exceed 25.5 in what should be a long match.

Luke Littler is piling in the 180s, hitting 51 across his four games, and he should run out a comfortable semi-final winner against Stephen Bunting. The Bullet, in contrast, has managed only 17 180s and it is hard to see him pushing Littler close, which should keep the maximum count below 28.5.

Luke Littler is piling in the 180s, hitting 51 across his four games, and he should run out a comfortable semi-final winner against Stephen Bunting. The Bullet, in contrast, has managed only 17 180s and it is hard to see him pushing Littler close, which should keep the maximum count below 28.5.

Bromley have only lost one of their last 16 league games and could edge this one. Four of Gillingham’s last 13 outings have seen them lose 2-1 and this could be the latest game to follow suit.

Newport have won just one of their last 11 games in all competitions and they should be opposed at home to AFC Wimbledon, who are pushing for promotion and beyond in League Two. The visitors are fresh from a 1-0 win over Gillingham and can follow up with victory in this one. Only Walsall (11) have kept more League Two clean sheets than AFC Wimbledon (ten) this season and the away side’s defensive resolve could play a part in this one with a 2-0 win the way to go in the correct score betting.

Perth Glory have taken just five points from ten games this season and have lost all five of their home games by an aggregate scoreline of 17-1, while Wester United have won their last three away games, scoring 11 goals in the process.

Brisbane Roar are yet to win after nine games this season and they have lost seven of those, including each of their four home assignments. They have scored in three of these home games, though, while Central Coast Mariners are unbeaten in their three away games but are yet to keep a clean sheet on their travels.

Both teams to score has landed in each of Melbourne City’s last four A-League games and in each of Wellington Phoenix’s last four outings, with the visitors scoring five and conceding ten in this period.

Perth Glory have taken just five points from ten games this season and have lost all five of their home games by an aggregate scoreline of 17-1, while Wester United have won their last three away games, scoring 11 goals in the process.

Real Madrid clinched a record-extending 15th Champions League trophy at Wembley last season and they look good value to make it 16 in Munich next year.

They have won 15 of their 18 appearances in the final and have won six of the last 11 instalments, with their last defeat in the final of this competition coming back in 1981 against Liverpool.

Los Blancos’ storied history in this competition would have put them among my favourites for the trophy even before their business in the summer, but the transfer window has been kind to them and they head into the 2024/25 campaign with arguably the best squad in the world.

The world-class talents of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior remain instrumental to Carlo Ancelotti’s side, but the arrival of arguably the world’s best player in Kylian Mbappe could send them stratospheric.

As if that wasn’t enough, teenage sensation Endrick has also arrived in the Spanish capital and scored on his home debut against Real Valladolid.

Led by a manager who has won the Champions League a record five times with two separate teams, it would take a brave man to oppose Real Madrid.

Athletic Bilbao have clear motivation for a deep Europa League run – as their San Mames stadium will host the final in May. Spain star Nico Williams has hung around for another season dreaming of European glory with his boyhood club in their home ground.

Athletic won the Copa del Rey last term and they’re seen as the strongest Spanish side in the competition. With eight of the last 11 seasons seeing a Spanish winner of the Europa League, Athletic are standout value at 12/1.

Copenhagen made the Champions League last 16 earlier this year, making it through a group that contained Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Galatasaray. They finished four points off the Danish title in May and slipped into the Conference League as a result, where the change in format offers them a path to glory. After a decent summer transfer window and a strong domestic start, Copenhagen can make an impact in a competition which has a vulnerable trio of favourites.

Copenhagen made the Champions League last 16 earlier this year, making it through a group that contained Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Galatasaray. They finished four points off the Danish title in May and slipped into the Conference League as a result, where the change in format offers them a path to glory. After a decent summer transfer window and a strong domestic start, Copenhagen can make an impact in a competition which has a vulnerable trio of favourites.

Athletic Bilbao have clear motivation for a deep Europa League run – as their San Mames stadium will host the final in May. Spain star Nico Williams has hung around for another season dreaming of European glory with his boyhood club in their home ground.

Athletic won the Copa del Rey last term and they’re seen as the strongest Spanish side in the competition. With eight of the last 11 seasons seeing a Spanish winner of the Europa League, Athletic are standout value at 12/1.

Each of Watford’s previous four have featured at least three goals, while they concede over two goals per game on the road. QPR have struggled defensively at home, but they’ve scored seven times across a three-game winning run at their own ground.

Cambridge United have conceded twice or more in five of their last six, including a 3-0 loss to Reading. The visitors have seen 13 goals scored across their previous four and the gulf between the pair should lead to another high-scoring game.

Hibs are hitting some great form with four wins on the bounce, while St Johnstone have lost four on the spin, with over 2.5 goals scored in each. The hosts are conceding too many and Hibs are impressing going forward, so expect the visitors to further boost their scoring tally.

Dundee’s previous 12 home matches have each featured at least three goals, while Dundee United have been far more open away than at home. Despite that, Dundee drew 2-2 away to their local rivals earlier this term, so back more goals.

These two sides are among the three worst defences in Ligue 2, while only leaders Lorient have outscored Rodez. Goals should be on the cards with the pair conceding a combined 50 goals after just 16 rounds.

This is bottom against top and Airdrie should fear a backlash from a Falkirk side who have shipped eight goals across their last two away trips. The visitors have scored at least twice in all five visits to the bottom four, so back a few goals in this mismatch.

Michael Cheek has scored 12 league goals this term, the second-most in the division, and he has found the net three times in his last five outings. Take the Bromley penalty taker to get on the scoresheet again here.

Dundee United’s Sam Dalby has nine league goals, the most in the Scottish Premiership this term, and could add to his tally in this game.

Daizen Maeda’s high-pressing has caused Rangers nightmares in the past, the Japanese forward has netted three times in his last four meetings with the hosts and has netted twice in his last two league games.

Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has begun to find the net regularly after a slow start to his career in Scotland. After scoring only once in his first 10 Premiership appearances, the Australian has now bagged four in his last six, including the opener in Well’s 2-2 draw with Rangers last time out.

Bromley have only lost one of their last 16 league games and could edge this one. Four of Gillingham’s last 13 outings have seen them lose 2-1 and with hoe advantage they can at least strike in defeat here.

Kilmarnock have failed to win eight of their 11 home games in all competitions this season while St Mirren have won three of their last four games on the road. The Buddies have conceded in 11 consecutive away games, however, so the Killie can at least get on the scoresheet.

Gillingham started strongly but have lost nine of their last 14 games, while Bromley have only lost one of their last 16 league games and could edge this one.

17 of Dundee’s last 23 games in all competitions have gone over 2.5 goals and their leaky nature could make this a high-scoring affair, the last two meetings between this pair have had eight goals too. Take over 2.5.

Inter Milan have won the last three Italian Super Cups and their last six meetings against Atalanta, who they have beaten 4-0 in their two clashes in 2024. The Nerazzuri have won their last three Italian Super Cup matches to nil (all in Riyadh) and also three of their last six meetings with La Dea.

Newport have won just one of their last 11 games in all competitions and they should be opposed at home to AFC Wimbledon, who are pushing for promotion and beyond in League Two. The visitors are fresh from a 1-0 win over Gillingham and can follow up with victory in this one.

Michael Cheek has scored 12 league goals this term, the second-most in the division, and he has found the net three times in his last five outings. Take the Bromley penalty taker to get on the scoresheet again here.

Dundee United’s Sam Dalby has nine league goals, the most in the Scottish Premiership this term, and could add to his tally in this game.

Inter Milan have won the last three Italian Super Cups and their last six meetings against Atalanta, who they have beaten 4-0 in their two clashes in 2024. The Nerazzuri have won their last three Italian Super Cup matches to nil (all in Riyadh) and also three of their last six meetings with La Dea.

Newport have won just one of their last 11 games in all competitions and they should be opposed at home to AFC Wimbledon, who are pushing for promotion and beyond in League Two. The visitors are fresh from a 1-0 win over Gillingham and can follow up with victory in this one. Only Walsall (11) have kept more League Two clean sheets than AFC Wimbledon (ten) this season and the away side’s defensive resolve could play a part in this one. 

Inter Milan have won the last three Italian Super Cups and their last six meetings against Atalanta, who they have beaten 4-0 in their two clashes in 2024. The Nerazzuri have won their last three Italian Super Cup matches to nil (all in Riyadh) and also three of their last six meetings with La Dea.