Ajax have won 11 of their last 13 home games and may still have some work to do to avoid an early Europa League exit. Gala haven’t lost in any competition since August but also haven’t won away in the league phase and this is perhaps their trickiest trip. Considering the prices, Ajax look backable to inflict a rare defeat on the Turkish giants. Both teams to score looks a strong option as both teams have scored in Galatasaray’s last six away games across all competitions and in all three of their European trips, while Ajax have conceded in four of their last five games.

Manchester United’s recent upturn in results does not reflect the nature of their performances, and Ruben Amorim may opt to rotate with a top-eight finish looking likely. They have drawn two of their three away games in the Europa League, while FCSB are unbeaten in their last four games in this competition and have taken seven points from a possible nine at home.

Braga have to win to stand any chance of reaching the knockout stages and they have found a bit of form with three wins in their last four games. Lazio are already through to the last 16 and will probably finish top of the pile even if they lose. The visitors should make plenty of changes with little riding on this game, so back Braga to claim maximum points without conceding as six of Braga’s last eight wins have been accompanied by clean sheets.

Anderlecht need a win to guarantee a last 16 spot and they can get the result they need against poor travellers Hoffenheim. The Belgian outfit have won nine of their last 12 at home and are unbeaten at this venue in the league phase (W2, D1). Hoffenheim have just one point to show from their three Europa League trips and have struggled on the road domestically, picking up a paltry seven points from nine away games in the Bundesliga.

The Nuggets and Knicks combined for 273 points in the first meeting this season. Both have been involved in some really high scoring games lately. New York has dropped 143 in back-to-back games, while the Nuggets have allowed 120+ in 3 straight. This game just screams over, so let’s back the points.

It has been a while since we saw the Boston Celtics only manage to win 5 of their last 10 games. In their last 10 contests, the Celtics points per game average, field goal percentage, and three-point percentage have all dropped. The Celtics have averaged 5 points per game less on average in their last 10 games then they have scored all season. Boston may have a level of championship fatigue this season as the lack of determination is beginning to show. The Celtics have already blown 9 4th quarter leads this season, equaling their total from last season. Chicago got a big win at home against the Denver Nuggets Monday night, 129-121. Even without LaVine, the Bulls should come into Boston Wednesday with high energy trying to take advantage of a weakened champion.

Minnesota anchored on their defense last season, ranking first in the NBA in defensive efficiency. While they no longer hold the top spot, they still rank 6th in the NBA in that category. The Suns are in a similar situation that they were in last year. This team is filled with stars that can put the ball in the basket, but they fail to win games consistently due to injuries and the lack of effort on defense. The Phoenix Suns are currently ranked 23rd in the NBA in defensive rating. Good news for the Suns is they should be near full health tonight and are on their home floor against a Timberwolves team that can at times be prone to scoring droughts. I believe that the Suns offense should be enough to get past the Timberwolves tonight in Phoenix.

The Nuggets and Knicks combined for 273 points in the first meeting this season. Both have been involved in some really high scoring games lately. New York has dropped 143 in back-to-back games, while the Nuggets have allowed 120+ in 3 straight. This game just screams over, so let’s back the points.

Justin Thomas has struggled in his last two Masters starts – no surprise given the downturn in his form generally – but he ended 2024 by finishing second and third in his last two events. He’s well suited to Augusta, where his approach play and scrambling ability are huge assets.

Rory McIlroy’s first PGA Tour title came at the Charlotte venue in 2010 and he’s gone on to win the Wells Fargo Championship at the course on a further three occasions. He is comfortable at Quail Hollow and looks an obvious title threat if he can hold it together mentally.

A runner-up in 2022 and third in 2023, the exacting test which the US Open usually provides should prove to be ideal for such a marvellous ball-striker as Scottie Scheffler.

Tommy Fleetwood is one of the best exponents of links golf in the world, finishing in the top 12 in four of the last six Opens. Expect him to make another bold run at the Claret Jug come July.

Aryna Sabalenka dominated the hard courts on the WTA tour last year, winning 40 of her 49 matches on the surface, and she claimed both the Australian Open and US Open titles. She can be devastating in Melbourne, winning 27 of her last 28 matches at the Grand Slam in the last three seasons.

Iga Swiatek remains the undisputed queen of clay on the WTA tour. The Pole has won the title at Roland Garros three seasons running as well as in 2020 and she has lost just twice in 37 matches at the clay-court Grand Slam.

Last season’s ATP Tour was pretty much dominated by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who each won two of the four Grand Slam titles, and between them it should be another stellar year. Alcaraz reigned supreme at Wimbledon, making it back-to-back titles at the All England Club, and Novak Djokovic’s obvious decline at 37 years of age makes the Spaniard a worthy favourite to rack up the hat-trick.

At the back end of a gruelling season, the US Open can sometimes throw up strange results and there are often surprises before the September silverware is eventually secured. It could, therefore, be worth going against the head of the market and hard-court specialist Daniil Medvedev ticks plenty of boxes at a nice price.

Victor Osimhen comes into the game in red hot form. The Gala striker has four goals in five games in Europe this term and has scored in each of his last three appearances in all competitions.

Ajax have won 11 of their last 13 home games and may still have some work to do to avoid an early Europa League exit. Gala haven’t lost in any competition since August but also haven’t won away in the league phase and this is perhaps their trickiest trip. Considering the prices, Ajax look backable to inflict a rare defeat on the Turkish giants. Both teams to score looks a strong option as both teams have scored in Galatasaray’s last six away games across all competitions and in all three of their European trips, while Ajax have conceded in four of their last five games but have scored in all bar one of their home fixtures this season. Gala have conceded exactly twice in two of their three away games in this competition, including at Ajax’s domestic rivals AZ Alkmaar, and the home side have scored exactly twice in five of their last seven games so take Ajax to grind out a 2-1 win.

Manchester United’s recent upturn in results does not reflect the nature of their performances, and Ruben Amorim may opt to rotate with a top-eight finish looking likely. They have drawn two of their three away games in the Europa League, while FCSB are unbeaten in their last four games in this competition and have taken seven points from a possible nine at home.

Union Saint-Gilloise have lost only one of their last eight matches.

Tottenham are huge favourites but have only won two of their last ten in all competitions. Elfsborg have given their chances of progression a boost with two wins and a draw in their last three Europa League matches, while the hosts have drawn two of their last three in this competition.

Both teams to score looks a strong option as both teams have scored in Galatasaray’s last six away games across all competitions and in all three of their European trips, while Ajax have conceded in four of their last five games but have scored in all bar one of their home fixtures this season.

Both teams have scored in five of Rangers’ seven Europa League assignments and their only exceptions came in wins to nil over Malmo and FCSB. With Union Saint-Gilloise having won three Europa League games in a row, the trend may continue in what should be a high-scoring affair.

Both teams have scored in six of Glimt’s seven league phase games and in eight of their last nine across all competitions. Nice have little to play for as they have already been eliminated, but they are yet to draw a blank at home in any competition this season and can get on the scoresheet.

Both teams have scored in three of FCSB’s last four at home, while Manchester United have scored in six consecutive games but have managed just one clean sheet in their last 14 across all competitions.

Elfsborg’s three Europa League away games have featured 15 goals in total, and three of Tottenham’s last four in this competition have gone over 3.5 goals, taking their tally of games with four or more goals to 15 for the season.

Goals could be on the cards here. Over 3.5 goals has landed in three of Ferencvaros’ last four home games and in three of AZ’s last six away.

Ajax have won 11 of their last 13 home games and may still have some work to do to avoid an early Europa League exit. Gala haven’t lost in any competition since August but also haven’t won away in the league phase and this is perhaps their trickiest trip. Both teams to score looks a strong option as both teams have scored in Galatasaray’s last six away games across all competitions and in all three of their European trips, while Ajax have conceded in four of their last five games but have scored in all bar one of their home fixtures this season.

Roma have won their last six home games and can make it seven in a row against Frankfurt. The Italian outfit need a victory to guarantee a play-off spot, while Frankfurt are all-but assured of a last 16 place and have three defeats in their last five away from home. Frankfurt have only failed to score in one of their last 13 away games so they can grab a consolation in Rome.

Nice have already been eliminated with just two points from seven games, and as they are chasing a top-three finish in Ligue 1 their priority will probably be the tricky trip to Toulouse at the weekend, so we should probably expect a rotated line-up. In contrast, Glimt could grab a top eight finish with a win and after seeing off Besiktas and Braga they can claim another big scalp here. Nice haven’t drawn a blank at home all season and they can keep that run going in defeat.

This is a dead rubber tie as neither side can progress but Slavia can at least sign off for a win as they prepare for the resumption of the Czech season at the weekend.  Slavia have beaten Lille and drawn with Ajax at this venue., but Malmo have at least scored in all their league phase trips and can strike in defeat.

Braga have to win to stand any chance of reaching the knockout stages and they have found a bit of form with three wins in their last four games. Lazio are already through to the last 16 and will probably finish top of the pile even if they lose. The visitors should make plenty of changes with little riding on this game, so back Braga to claim maximum points. Six of Braga’s last eight wins have been accompanied by clean sheets and they can beat a Lazio side that is likely to be weakened without conceding.

A win could secure a top eight finish for Olympiacos and they can give themselves a chance by overcoming already eliminated Qarabag without conceding. The Conference League champions have three shut-outs in their last five home games, while Qarabag have failed to score in two of their three league phase trips.

Anderlecht need a win to guarantee a last 16 spot and they can get the result they need against poor travellers Hoffenheim. The Belgian outfit have won nine of their last 12 at home and are unbeaten at this venue in the league phase (W2, D1). Hoffenheim have just one point to show from their three Europa League trips and have struggled on the road domestically, picking up a paltry seven points from nine away games in the Bundesliga.

Ajax have won 11 of their last 13 home games and may still have some work to do to avoid an early Europa League exit. Gala haven’t lost in any competition since August but also haven’t won away in the league phase and this is perhaps their trickiest trip. Considering the prices, Ajax look backable to inflict a rare defeat on the Turkish giants.

Braga have to win to stand any chance of reaching the knockout stages and they have found a bit of form with three wins in their last four games. Lazio are already through to the last 16 and will probably finish top of the pile even if they lose. The visitors should make plenty of changes with little riding on this game, so back Braga to claim maximum points.

Roma have won their last six home games and can make it seven in a row against Frankfurt. The Italian outfit need a victory to guarantee a play-off spot, while Frankfurt are all-but assured of a last 16 place and have three defeats in their last five away from home.

Anderlecht need a win to guarantee a last 16 spot and they can get the result they need against poor travellers Hoffenheim. The Belgian outfit have won nine of their last 12 at home and are unbeaten at this venue in the league phase (W2, D1). Hoffenheim have just one point to show from their three Europa League trips and have struggled on the road domestically, picking up a paltry seven points from nine away games in the Bundesliga.