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Although Boston is up 2-0 in the regular season series, Detroit successfully covered the spread in both of those games. Cade Cunningham has been a problem, even for this Celtics defense. He just recorded a monster 29 point, 10 rebound and 15 assist triple double in an upset win over the Knicks, Detroit has more than enough to keep this game close.

Although Boston is up 2-0 in the regular season series, Detroit successfully covered the spread in both of those games. Cade Cunningham has been a problem, even for this Celtics defense. He just recorded a monster 29 point, 10 rebound and 15 assist triple double in an upset win over the Knicks, Detroit has more than enough to keep this game close.

The Golden Knights head north of the border to tangle with the Jets. They opened 15-1-0, but Winnipeg is just 6-8-0 in the past 14 outings. That includes a 4-3 win by Vegas as slight underdogs at T-Mobile Arena in the first meeting on Nov. 29. Winnipeg has been just so-so lately, while Vegas has four or more goals in each of the past eight meetings in this series since April 20, 2023.

Both these teams secured big wins on Sunday but it’s the 49ers who should follow it up here. San Francisco dominated the Bears and get to remain home on this short week. While the Rams eventually got the better of the Bills, that game no doubt took a lot out of them and their defense found things difficult in the second half. Expect Brock Purdy and San Francisco to take advantage and win by at least a field goal.

The Red Wings posted a thrilling 6-5 shootout win in Buffalo on Monday. It was the seventh straight one-goal game for the Red Wings, and the 10th in the past 11 outings. For the Flyers, they’re 9-4-3 in the past 16 games since Nov. 7, with 10 of the games decided by a single goal. Philly is worth a look at home, but expect a close one.

The Kings make the second stop on a seven-game road trip. L.A. swept the regular-season series by a combined 7-2 score against New Jersey last season. The Under hit in both of those games, and six of the past eight in the series. The Under is also 9-2-1 in the past 12 for L.A. The Devils have scored just once in the past two games, and allowed only nine games in the past four. The Under is 4-0 in the span.

The Red Wings posted a thrilling 6-5 shootout win in Buffalo on Monday. It was the seventh straight one-goal game for the Red Wings, and the 10th in the past 11 outings. For the Flyers, they’re 9-4-3 in the past 16 games since Nov. 7, with 10 of the games decided by a single goal. Philly is worth a look at home, but expect a close one.

The Kings make the second stop on a seven-game road trip. L.A. swept the regular-season series by a combined 7-2 score against New Jersey last season. The Under hit in both of those games, and six of the past eight in the series. The Under is also 9-2-1 in the past 12 for L.A. The Devils have scored just once in the past two games, and allowed only nine games in the past four. The Under is 4-0 in the span.

The Nashville Predators are winless in their last 8 games and are 2-9-4 on the road this season. They are scoring just 2.21 goals per game and have a really tough matchup against the Dallas Stars. This game won’t be a blowout, but the Stars are the better team on paper and they should be able to take care of business in regulation.

The Golden Knights head north of the border to tangle with the Jets. They opened 15-1-0, but Winnipeg is just 6-8-0 in the past 14 outings. That includes a 4-3 win by Vegas as slight underdogs at T-Mobile Arena in the first meeting on Nov. 29. Winnipeg has been just so-so lately, while Vegas has four or more goals in each of the past eight meetings in this series since April 20, 2023.

The Golden Knights head north of the border to tangle with the Jets. They opened 15-1-0, but Winnipeg is just 6-8-0 in the past 14 outings. That includes a 4-3 win by Vegas as slight underdogs at T-Mobile Arena in the first meeting on Nov. 29. Winnipeg has been just so-so lately, while Vegas has four or more goals in each of the past eight meetings in this series since April 20, 2023.

Both these teams secured big wins on Sunday but it’s the 49ers who should follow it up here. San Francisco dominated the Bears and get to remain home on this short week. While the Rams eventually got the better of the Bills, that game no doubt took a lot out of them and their defense found things difficult in the second half. Expect Brock Purdy and San Francisco to take advantage and win by at least a field goal.

Top-class Thitikul signed off the LPGA season with a win at Tiburon while Kim found only the brilliant Scottie Scheffler too strong in the Hero World Challenge last week. Both players are strong putters, Thitikul in particular, and that’s generally the key to success in this low-scoring event.

Last year, Oosthuizen had taken two months off prior to winning the Alfred Dunhill but this time he returns without any questions over his wellbeing, finishing third and 17th on the Asian Tour over the last fortnight. Whether that’s a positive or negative remains to be seen but the 42-year-old knows Leopard Creek well and fully deserves his favourite tag given he pulled eight shots clear of fourth place in the 2023 renewal.

Last year, Oosthuizen had taken two months off prior to winning the Alfred Dunhill but this time he returns without any questions over his wellbeing, finishing third and 17th on the Asian Tour over the last fortnight. Whether that’s a positive or negative remains to be seen but the 42-year-old knows Leopard Creek well and fully deserves his favourite tag given he pulled eight shots clear of fourth place in the 2023 renewal.

Top-class Thitikul signed off the LPGA season with a win at Tiburon while Kim found only the brilliant Scottie Scheffler too strong in the Hero World Challenge last week. Both players are strong putters, Thitikul in particular, and that’s generally the key to success in this low-scoring event.

Both teams have been in good scoring form and Lazio have scored in nine of their 10 trips across all competitions, while Ajax have only failed to score on one of their 12 home games. Both teams can contribute to the goals total and over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in each of Ajax’s last three games and in three of Lazio’s last five.

Elfsborg have given a lot to this competition and have beaten Roma, as well as pushing AZ Alkmaar and Galatasaray close in defeats. They only have four points to show for their efforts but can boost their hopes of knockout involvement by seeing off Qarabag, who have lost four of their five games – including a 2-1 defeat to Elfsborg’s domestic rivals Malmo.

Guimaraes are unbeaten in this competition with 10 points from a possible 12. The Portuguese side should be able to claim the spoils in Switzerland against a St Gallen side who have just one win in four attempts in the Conference League and are winless in five across all comps.

Gent ended a four-match winless run over the weekend but all of those poor results came away from home. At the Planet Group Arena, they’ve won each of their last four – scoring 15 goals without conceding – and they can win with room to spare against a TSC side who have suffered heavy defeats to Legia and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Europe this season.

Lazio’s Pedro has starred in Europe with three goals in five games and has already managed one goal in the Netherlands, at Twente, and he can add to his haul at Ajax.

Lazio are unbeaten in this competition but seeing off Ajax on their own patch may be too big of an ask and the spoils could be shared in Amsterdam. Ajax have scored exactly twice in four of their last six games, a run that has included two 2-2 stalemates, and Lazio have hit five goals in total across their two trips in this competition.

Frankfurt have had a great first half to the season, and find themselves second in the Bundesliga. They’ve won three of their last five away games, and could come out on top in this clash with a 2-1 win.

Both teams come in on good form with Lyon winning four of their last five, and Frankfurt winning three of their last five. This should be a competitive match up between two evenly matched teams, that should see both teams getting in on the goal action. Frankfurt have had a great first half to the season, and find themselves second in the Bundesliga. They’ve won three of their last five away games, and could come out on top in this clash.

This looks a big ask for St Gallen but they may at least be able to score in defeat against Guimaraes, who have 10 points from a possible 12. Both teams have scored in eight of the Swiss side’s last nine home games, while Guimaraes have gone eight games without an away clean sheet and have scored in six of those trips.

FC Porto are on a remarkable run of form at home, scoring at least two in every home game this season, and that should not end here. Midtjylland have competed reasonably well and scored in a defeat to a good Frankfurt side, so back the Portuguese big guns to win and concede.

Both teams have been in good scoring form and Lazio have scored in nine of their 10 trips across all competitions, while Ajax have only failed to score on one of their 12 home games. Both teams can contribute to the goals total and over 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in each of Ajax’s last three games and in three of Lazio’s last five.

FC Porto are on a remarkable run of form at home, scoring at least two in every home game this season, and that should not end here. Midtjylland have competed reasonably well in this competition and may be able to add to the goals total so over 2.5 goals appeals.

Over 2.5 goals has landed in four of Omonia’s last five games and in each of their last three at home, while here have been at least three goals scored in total in both of Rapid’s league phase trips.

Monterrey failed to win any of their visits to top-half sides this season, while they’ve lost three of their last four trips. Club America have won four of their last five at home, so back them for a victory.

Central Coast Mariners have conceded at least twice in three of their last four at home, while the visitors have scored at least twice in four of their last five matches.

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.

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.

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.

Leeds are in fine form, but they lost 3-0 at home to Middlesbrough when the sides met in the cup this term. The pair shared 12 goals across two thrilling league games last season and Boro head to Elland Road with BTTS landing in their previous five trips, with 26 goals scored in total.

Man City continue to struggle for clean sheets, drawing 2-2 with Crystal Palace at the weekend. Juventus have kept one clean sheet in their five European games so far and another open game is expected.

Plzen have scored twice in four of their five Europa League games at this stage, but they’ve conceded in those four too. United remain shaky at the back, as shown in Saturday’s 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Wolfsburg have been scoring for fun on their travels, netting three or more in four of their last five on the road. However, Freiburg have played their part in some high-scoring home games, so goals look good here.

Marseille continue to struggle at the back, keeping one home clean sheet this term. Lille have seen BTTS land in six of their last seven and they should provide more entertainment this weekend.

Brighton have seen BTTS land in 12 of their last 13, including each of their last eight. The Seagulls’ previous seven at home have featured both teams scoring, so back an improved Palace side who keep squandering leads to score and concede.

Both teams come in on good form with Lyon winning four of their last five, and Frankfurt winning three of their last five. This should be a competitive match up between two evenly matched teams, that should see both teams getting in on the goal action.

Rangers have scored in each of their last 11 home games across all competitions and can keep that run going against Tottenham. Both teams have scored in three of Spurs’ last four matches overall and they are yet to draw a blank in this competition.

Viktoria Plzen are likely to on the front foot after winning their last two Europa League matches and they are unbeaten at home this season across all competitioms. Both teams have scored in each of the Czech side’s last four games and they’ve scored in 12 of their 13 home games, while both teams have scored in four of United’s games in this competition.

Both teams have scored in five of Fiorentina’s last six home games and in each of LASK’s last five away from home.

This looks a big ask for St Gallen but they may at least be able to score against Guimaraes. Both teams have scored in eight of the Swiss side’s last nine home games, while Guimaraes have gone eight games without an away clean sheet and have scored in six of those trips.

This competition doesn’t appear to be a priority for Nice and that is reflected in their meagre tally of two points from five games. In contrast, Union SG are showing some desire and held a strong Roma side to a 1-1 draw at this venue in their last game. The Belgian side have won their last three in a row on home soil and they look worth backing to overcome Nice at the King Baudouin Stadium, their home ground for this season’s European games.

Rangers have reeled off four straight wins in all competitions, including a 4-1 thrashing of Nice on the last Europa League matchday, and they can take advantage of Tottenham’s inconsistencies when the teams square up in Glasgow.

PAOK have managed just one win in this competition and could be left frustrated by Ferencvarosi. The Hungarian side started out with two defeats but have won three in a row since and can at least avoid defeat in Greece.

Dinamo Kiev have struggled in this competition, failing to pick up a point in six matches and just scoring one goal. They come up against an in-form Real Sociedad who have won their last four matches. The Spanish side are typically very stout at the back and should dominate Dinamo Kiev from the off and win this to nil.

Both teams come in on good form with Lyon winning four of their last five, and Frankfurt winning three of their last five. This should be a competitive match up between two evenly matched teams, that should see both teams getting in on the goal action. Frankfurt have had a great first half to the season, and find themselves second in the Bundesliga. They’ve won three of their last five away games, and could come out on top in this clash.

This competition doesn’t appear to be a priority for Nice and that is reflected in their meagre tally of two points from five games. In contrast, Union SG are showing some desire and held a strong Roma side to a 1-1 draw at this venue in their last game. The Belgian side have won their last three in a row on home soil and they look worth backing to overcome Nice at the King Baudouin Stadium, their home ground for this season’s European games.

Both teams have scored in 13 of Copenhagen’s last 14 games so they give their opponents opportunities defensively. Hearts have only failed to score in one of their last four games and should be able to make a breakthrough, but they may well be outclassed here however against a team that are unbeaten in their last 12 outings and currently top the Danish Superliga. 

Olympiacos are unbeaten at home this season across all competitions (W6, D4) and can make their home advantage count against a Twente side who are yet to win in the league phase.

Viktoria Plzen are likely to on the front foot after winning their last two Europa League matches and they are unbeaten at home this season across all competitioms. Both teams have scored in each of the Czech side’s last four games and they’ve scored in 12 of their 13 home games, while both teams have scored in four of United’s games in this competition.

This competition doesn’t appear to be a priority for Nice and that is reflected in their meagre tally of two points from five games. In contrast, Union SG are showing some desire and held a strong Roma side to a 1-1 draw at this venue in their last game. The Belgian side have won their last three in a row on home soil and they look worth backing to overcome Nice at the King Baudouin Stadium, their home ground for this season’s European games.