Champions League Tips

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Indiana Pacers in a high-scoring matchup. The Clippers bring efficient offence behind Kawhi Leonard, while Indiana play fast, allowing 119.6 points per game. Recent Pacers games have produced totals well above 250, and their defensive struggles should create plenty of scoring chances.

Denver have seen the over land in a league-high 62.2% of their games this term, while Utah are third in that list, with 58.9% of their games going over the total. The Nuggets are finally finding some form, rattling off four straight wins in high-scoring fashion. They were 142-135 winners over the Dallas Mavericks in their last game, and they meet a Jazz side which just gave up 133 points to the Wizards.

The Los Angeles Clippers face the Indiana Pacers in a high-scoring matchup. The Clippers bring efficient offence behind Kawhi Leonard, while Indiana play fast, allowing 119.6 points per game. Recent Pacers games have produced totals well above 250, and their defensive struggles should create plenty of scoring chances.

Despite Toronto’s success this season, their home record has been patchy. They’re 16-19 against the spread at home. New Orleans have improved down the stretch, and they’ve now got the fourth-best record against the spread across the NBA. They have little reason to be uncompetitive after trading away their draft pick, so back them to keep this close.

Denver have seen the over land in a league-high 62.2% of their games this term, while Utah are third in that list, with 58.9% of their games going over the total. The Nuggets are finally finding some form, rattling off four straight wins in high-scoring fashion. They were 142-135 winners over the Dallas Mavericks in their last game, and they meet a Jazz side which just gave up 133 points to the Wizards.

Portland has produced back-to-back 30-point routs over tanking teams, and they host a Dallas side in terrible form. The Mavs have seen 255+ points in their last four games, losing each of them. Their offensive options should make this a more competitive game than Portland have faced of late, so the over appeals.

With no Steph Curry, it’s hard to see how the Warriors clear this number. They’re without six key names in their rotation, and they’re 32-41 against the spread across the season. The Wizards just beat the Jazz by 23 points, and this weakened Warriors side is in cruise control until the Play-In tournament starts next month.

With no Steph Curry, it’s hard to see how the Warriors clear this number. They’re without six key names in their rotation, and they’re 32-41 against the spread across the season. The Wizards just beat the Jazz by 23 points, and this weakened Warriors side is in cruise control until the Play-In tournament starts next month.

Aaron: Both teams have scored in seven of Braintree Town’s last eight games, while they’ve scored in three consecutive home defeats. Carlisle are third in the table and in the same spot in the form table following three wins from four. Braintree have lost all of their home clashes with the top five so far, including 3-2 reverses to York City and Scunthorpe.

Gareth: Malaga are one of La Liga 2’s form sides and a run of 11 wins in their last 14 games means they head into Saturday’s home game against Leganes just one point adrift of the automatic promotion spots. Back them against a Leganes side who have just one point to show from their last five away games.

Ian: Leyton Orient head to Exeter having won their last four league matches, including away successes against Stevenage and AFC Wimbledon. That is not good news for the Grecians, who are separated from Blackpool and the drop zone on goal difference. The Devon outfit may find it difficult to arrest their slump that has seen them lose their last five games.

Joe: Top of the table Bromley are in the middle of a 21-game unbeaten run and have won three on the spin. In sharp contrast, the hosts have taken just two points from their last eight games and are rapidly careering towards relegation.

Alex: Bristol Rovers have moved 13 points clear of the League Two relegation zone after racking up five wins from their last seven games. The visitors are winless in seven since their February win over the struggling Tranmere, losing five of these fixtures and scoring just twice in the process.

Phil: Stockport have won three of their four EFL meetings with AFC Wimbledon. The Hatters should be happy to be at home, where they have taken 19 points from the last 21 available. The Dons have taken only one point from their last three matches and have taken only two points from their last four away games.

Bottom club Mirandes claimed an unlikely win over Valladolid in their last game and can follow that up with at least a goal at mid-table Cordoba. Clean sheets have been an issue for both sides as Cordoba have conceded in 11 straight games, scoring themselves in eight of those fixtures. Mirandes have gone 14 games without a shut-out so goals at both ends looks likely.

Both teams have scored in five of Ayr’s last six games and they have conceded in all of those. Raith have gone five games without a clean sheet and with both defences looking vulnerable backing both teams to score looks a good angle here.

Both teams have scored in six of Inverness’ last seven games and they have only failed to score themselves in one of their last 13. Queen of the South have seen goals at both ends in nine of their last 10.

The absence of Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard for Norway is a factor and the Netherlands look the most likely victors with home advantage. Seven of the Netherlands’ last ten games have gone over 3.5 goals while there have been five or more goals in four of Norway’s last five matches, Norway may be missing a couple of big names but they still have enough talent to get on the scoresheet.,

Spain have never conceded against Serbia in three games and may extend that run to four against the Eagles, who failed to qualify for the World Cup and have lost without scoring in three of their last five games. Eight of Spain’s last nine games have gone over 2.5 goals and, even if they do rotate with one eye on the World Cup, their attacking talents are likely to be too strong for the visitors and they can win with plenty of room to spare.

Partick have lost just one of their last 11 games overall and have three wins in their last five at home. The Jags should be able to see off relegation-threatened Ross County, who are on a four-game winless streak and have failed to score in three of those games. Thistle have kept three clean sheets in a row at home ahead of this game and they can win without conceding on Friday.

England won all eight of their World Cup qualifiers without conceding and have won their last six fixtures to nil. They face a Uruguay side that have only won one of their last nine away games, scoring a total of five goals in this sequence.

The last three meetings between these two teams have all ended as a draw and a repeat of that looks likely when they face off in Basel. Switzerland have only lost one of their last 14 games and could make life tough for the visitors.

The absence of Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard for Norway is a factor and the Netherlands look the most likely victors with home advantage.

The last three meetings between these two teams have all ended as a draw and a repeat of that looks likely when they face off in Basel. Switzerland have only lost one of their last 14 games and could make life tough for the visitors.

Partick have lost just one of their last 11 games overall and have three wins in their last five at home. The Jags should be able to see off relegation-threatened Ross County, who are on a four-game winless streak and have failed to score in three of those games.

Both teams have scored in six of Inverness’ last seven games and they have only failed to score themselves in one of their last 13. Queen of the South have seen goals at both ends in nine of their last 10.

Spain are likely to rotate for this friendly and that could mean a start for Barcelona’s Fermín López. Fermin has been in decent form for Barca with two assists and a goal across his last three games, Friday’s friendly offers a chance to open his international account.

Tijjani Reijnders has struggled for game time in recent weeks for Man City but can make his mark on the international stage on Friday. Reijnders scored two goals in seven qualifiers and averaged over two shots per-game for the Dutch during their qualification bid.

The absence of Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard for Norway is a factor and the Netherlands look the most likely victors with home advantage. Seven of the Netherlands’ last ten games have gone over 3.5 goals while there have been five or more goals in four of Norway’s last five matches, Norway may be missing a couple of big names but they still have enough talent to get on the scoresheet.,

Both teams have scored in five of Ayr’s last six games and they have conceded in all of those. Raith have gone five games without a clean sheet and with both defences looking vulnerable backing both teams to score looks a good angle here. Raith have endured a difficult season and they sit in seventh spot in the standings, but they boast the fourth best home record in the division and can claim the points against out-of-form Ayr, who are on an eight-game winless run across all competitions.

Seven of the Netherlands’ last ten games have gone over 3.5 goals while there have been five or more goals in four of Norway’s last five matches, with the visitors keeping only one clean sheet in that run. Both nations are in flying form and that should lead to a free-scoring encounter.

Collectively these two sides conceded just seven goals across 26 World Cup qualifiers and Morocco continued to show plenty of defensive resolve during the recent Africa Cup of Nations. With each of Ecuador’s last nine games featuring a maximum of two goals, this has all the makings of a low-scoring contest.

Spain have never conceded against Serbia in three games and may extend that run to four against the Eagles, who failed to qualify for the World Cup and have lost without scoring in three of their last five games.

England won all eight of their World Cup qualifiers without conceding and have won their last six fixtures to nil. They face a Uruguay side that have only won one of their last nine away games, scoring a total of five goals in this sequence.

Eight of Spain’s last nine games have gone over 2.5 goals and even if they do rotate with one eye on the World Cup, their attacking talents are likely to be too strong for the visitors. Take a 3-0 home win.

These two sides look hard to separate and the draw offers plenty of appeal when you consider Ecuador have shared the spoils in seven of their last nine games, while two of their previous four matches have finished 1-1.

Spain have never conceded against Serbia in three games and may extend that run to four against the Eagles, who failed to qualify for the World Cup and have lost without scoring in three of their last five games.