Recently, during the regular season, I had faith in the strength of Barcelona and I still believe in the capabilities of the Spanish club. Monaco has a lot of problems and although the skill of their basketball players allowed them to reach where the team is now, it is difficult to trust in Monaco. Knowing all the difficulties Monaco is facing, Barcelona seems significantly stronger and seeing how inconsistently Monaco can play, I believe that the third time will not be a lie for the Spanish club this season.
The PSG, who are fighting for the title and actively pressing, Lens team once again has a great chance to get closer. Lens is a better home team, but their away results are also very solid. Although the last three away games in the league did not end in their favor and they had to drop to the second place, their team's strength and teamwork are still very impressive. Their opponent is the poor-form team Brest, who has been consistently defeated in the past seasons. Currently, Brest has a streak of four games without a win, which Lens must take advantage of given their poor form.
The Royal Club, remaining without champions league, turns to the last straw and focuses on winning the La Liga championship. Despite lagging behind by a considerable points difference, the team does not lose motivation and will even play against Barcelona. The return of Mbappe and Bellingham is, in my opinion, the key to victory, although the opponent may seem strong on paper, they have been performing poorly lately. Having only won once in the last six games and conceding many goals against Betis, in January they were defeated 5-1 by Real's team, and I predict that the Royal Club will also win away from home.
The royal club, left without Champions League, is clinging to the last straw of the La Liga championship. Falling behind with a significant points difference, the team does not lose motivation and will even play against Barca. With the return of Mbappe and Bellingham, the team is giving hope once again. However, the defense of the Betis team has been weak lately, with two goals conceded against Girona, four against Braga, and even five against Real in January. Betis can score at home, as they did against Madrid in their last match-up. Therefore, Real will have to score not just one but at least three goals, with a high odds coefficient. Real has created many opportunities, and with a strong and in-form offense, we can expect good scoring, making three goals a very convincing score, with a decent odds coefficient. Therefore, I believe it is worth taking the risk.
Although the title is won and we can expect decisions on rotation from Bayern's side, the champions have a very solid team and even their bench players are of the highest class. Mainz team recently dropped out of the conference league and have a poor streak with 3 losses, so even an incomplete Bayern team is a clear favorite.
It must be admitted that the Tottenham team looks bad, but with a new coach and returning players, and most importantly, fighting for survival, they have to start shining. They are playing against Wolves, who are the worst team, and their better form has ended. Two very strong defeats from Wolves' side suggest that even Tottenham will be able to win.
To Tottenham, one of the most important games of the season, if not the most important. Signs of recovery are showing... If they do not play against Wolves evenly, but Wolves are just pathetic and if they do not win here I will be very surprised. There is simply no other option for Tottenham, except for a draw. I do not take any odds, because they can certainly let in a goal, their defense is weak.
Barcelona only has La Liga left and although the handicap is against Real, this team only needs Peru. Yamalis suffered an injury, but the team is still able to play very successfully even without him. Getafe looks very solid this season, but competing against Barca, this team has no chances.
We move with Norwegian talent who has conquered the qualifiers and demonstrates beautiful game, has a good serve, court movement and sharp strikes. Canada, I think, will be our winners or opponents, so we cannot fully trust them. We choose a good team and significantly more skilled player.
Arsenal once again emerged victorious and can no longer be stopped. They looked good and confident playing against the city, but didn't manage to take advantage of the opportunities. At home, Newcastle has a shapeless team. In this case, the goal ratio is important and we need to score as much as possible. A score of 2-0 or 3-1 is very real. Newcastle is in a terrible form.
Russian began the year impressively well, but currently has fallen into a deep pit. By the way, we know that the ground is not his strong suit, as he recently played tragic matches and received 3 red cards. Marozanas gave the battle to the Forest on the hard court this year, when the Tree was shining and the court was his home. Struggling on the ground today, I would dare to say that it is time to choose a representative from a Polish country.
Last night Midzmicius played with Shelton, it was absolutely cringeworthy to watch Shelton's return game. Within 3 hours, he couldn't even get 1 break point against a completely mid-level player, who also had a mid-level serve. In other words, the American was a disaster. Meanwhile, Tomas is a super stable and serious clay player, so the opportunity for him to devour the Americans and Midzmicius is still available!
I like the odds for Brazil. Both are young, talented, etc. I am rooting more for Joao here. Even though Jodaras defeated him yesterday, his clay game is simply pitiful. Jodaras' main weakness is a weak second serve, I believe the Brazilian will take advantage of that. Maybe it will go to 3 sets, but Brazil seems superior to me and will likely sweep Peru with him.
Valencia is simply playing well this season and secured second place in the regular season. In the playoffs, home advantage will be important and Valencia will have it. Spaniards are difficult to beat when playing in their home fortress. This season, they have only lost 3 times.
Fenerbahçe has a home advantage in the series. Sharas should also never be underestimated and there is no doubt that he will do everything possible to prepare Fenerbahçe better for the playoffs. On the other hand, towards the end of the season, Žalgiris appears to be a stronger and more mature team. This season, Žalgiris and Masiulis have a 2-0 advantage.
It is hard to believe that all the problems at Fenerbahçe will be fixed in such a short time. Žalgiris has better players, especially Peru has a stronger play-off player. Šaras often uses risky defenses, but there isn't much to risk against Žalgiris. The odds are very good to take.
It's hard to believe that all the problems at Fener will be solved in such a short time. Žalgiris has better players, especially Peru has the better series player. Šaras often applies risky defenses, but there isn't really much to risk against Žalgiris. The odds are good to take. A 3-2 series win, winning the fifth game is almost never achieved by anyone away, so you can put a large bet on the negative series.
For three consecutive years, the favorite song of the audience ranked very close to Peru and took 2nd or 3rd place:
2023 - Käärijä
2024 - Baby Lasagna
2025 - Tommy Cash
This year, the most joyful and possibly the audience's favorite song could be Greece. I don't know if this year's Greek song will be as successful as the ones mentioned, but it definitely has potential. The song is truly unique. As a plus, I see that this year there are more countries supporting Greece as usual in Eurovision. Romania and Bulgaria have returned. However, the number of countries from the Balkan region has decreased. This year, Iceland, Ireland, and the Netherlands are not participating.
First long-term bet for the new full season. Chelsea's coefficient is still over 2, which means they will finish in the Top 4, and I have no doubts about that. Last season, they finished fourth and strengthened their team impressively at the end of the season. It was clear that this young team is a force to be reckoned with, winning two trophies and beating PSG gave them a lot of confidence going forward. So yes, Chelsea will play Champions League football, but in terms of the main competition for the fourth place, I see Newcastle as the main rival and I don't think they have strengthened enough to challenge for it. As for the other teams, United and Tottenham? United have made too much progress in just one season and Tottenham have a lower level than Chelsea, plus they are also in the Champions League. Aston Villa seems destined for relegation and I don't see any other contenders. Overall, I believe Chelsea is closer to joining the top three of Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool, rather than fighting for the Top 4 spot, which I don't see them achieving in the upcoming Premier League season.
A little drop was observed in Fenerbahce's stock after their defeat to Olympiacos, but to me it doesn't seem like a tragedy, rather an opportunity. Such losses are very likely and should only strengthen Fenerbahce as the season comes to an end. The team is trained by possibly the best coach in Europe, so I can't imagine the final four without Fenerbahce. Of course, the finals will take place in Greece and it won't be easy, but in the end, everything depends on my assumption that Fenerbahce has over 20% chance of winning the Euroleague.
Outrights (NBA 2025/26 - To Reach the Playoffs - Golden State Warriors : NO) @500 4/10
The West is very competitive. In the past years, it was not clear who would rank in the top 4 - 11.
The Spurs will still be in the mix, and the Rockets look strong. It's too early to count out the Kings.
Curry is 37 years old, Butler is 36, and Draymond is 35, so the core players are getting older and could potentially face the same injuries.
Bucks leaving the East is a serious possibility, especially with such high odds. Giannis is having another incredible season and it doesn't seem like his form will decline. Ryan Rollins is becoming a great player. Kevin Porter Jr is not yet there, but he will be, and if we don't count his non-basketball related issues, he is a great player. AJ Green is a complete sniper who can make shots in every game. Myles Turner is struggling right now, but he will start making shots soon. The recipe for the Bucks is clear - Giannis is the main man and the shooters are placed around him, and with this team, it's possible to win championships.
The main contenders will most likely be Cleveland, 76ers, and Knicks, maybe even Orlando, but it's disappointing and unclear which of them will rise this season.
From the first two matches, it can be predicted that Wemby will compete for the MVP title this season. The Spurs have put together a strong team. Although last season was very good for Wemby, it seems that this season will be even better, possibly with 30+ PPG, 10+ RPG and 4-5 blocks per game. I think we can also expect triple-doubles with blocks, and maybe even a quadruple-double. Of course, this is only possible if he stays healthy and plays enough games. The odds currently given are astronomical, but I believe it is definitely worth the risk.