In the last few games, guests have been scoring 2 or more goals, while both teams constantly scored at least two goals. Dortmund was able to tie the game with a score of 3. HSV also scores, but has an unstable defense. I hope for an exciting game with many goals, and the overall score will likely go over, but I am choosing the guests to win.
Georgia lost their first match against Ukraine, the Spaniards had to sweat it out against the Danes, today the second game teams had a couple of days to train together, so they might have a better chance of feeling the team game. Georgia has brought Taco, has Kaše and Shermadini, the Spaniards are just average, so here I think about Georgia basketball.
It may seem a bit too good, but we still have to take it because the circumstances are extremely favorable. Shepard's role in the team has been very important recently, and the playing minutes are very high. In the last 3 games, he played for 37+, 27+, and 36+ minutes. If he continues to play as he is now, the minutes will only increase. He has scored a total of 6 times in the last 10 games. The Jazz have a tragic defense against players in this position, both in points and 3-pointers.
The composition of Turku in this selection is particularly solid compared to some other teams. They managed to handle the Bosnians, so they should have no major problems with the Swiss. The Swiss battled against the Serbians, but the Serbian composition does not seem as solid compared to those same Turks. Especially since the Swiss scored at a very high percentage, 40% 3PT is certainly not the norm for a team like this.
The Serbian team is weak, but against opponents like Switzerland and Bosnia, it is enough. They have enough players to win against such opponents with just their offense. Both Bosnia and Switzerland do not have a strong defense and their level is also not the best. Looking at the first matches of both national teams, the total given here seems a little low.
One poor performance by Iceland with Italians cost an unimaginable total, but the pace was very good, and the accuracy from the Italians was also present in the game. Iceland showed what they are capable of and amazed all teams, as their style of play is built around three-point shots. The British team lacks defense and plays at a fast pace, so choosing points against Iceland should not be a problem. They have athleticism, which is often a disadvantage against a team like Iceland.
After the crushing defeat of the national team, the situation is that the Romanians seem to be more experienced, while Montenegro simply played a very poor game with their strong lineup. Montenegro has outstanding basketball players, while Romania only has a handful of decent ones. After a tragic performance at home with 6 out of 31 three-pointers, Montenegro needs to show a completely different face and prove their capabilities with a double-digit win.
Iceland is definitely a strong team causing problems for all the other teams. After facing Peru and Italy away, now it's time to play at home, where the team looks very powerful. The British will recover after their defeat against Argentina, and they always struggle when playing away. For me, Iceland is too much for the British team, both at home and on the field.
In the game against Gironas, there is a slight dilemma. At the beginning of the season, the team was winning against all opponents with a point difference of 15-30, but naturally, this form cannot be sustained throughout the entire season. The team experienced their first loss to Zaragoza, then a close win by 5 points against a Euroleague team, followed by wins of 9 points against Leganes and Estudiantes, and a loss by 6 points in the Euroleague. Quevedo is injured. The team is still winning, but not as convincingly and there are holes in their defense, so Ensino can definitely hold up with a handicap.
Gran Canaria is a circus performer. The lineup may change, there are no rotations, but the game stays the same. Now she somehow plays with a team of six and in the last round, she only gave in to Chad La Seu in the last second while away. Obviously, she is not a favorite here, but she must achieve her first win at some point, and at home, she has the highest chance of doing so.
Crystal Palace is a well-structured team, physical, which concedes few goals, but they are not scoring a lot themselves this year. United, losing Cunha and Šeško in the attack, looks difficult. Playing at Palace is tough for everyone due to the unique stadium with very close stands. A draw here would not be a bad score for United, so I think today the focus will be on defense.
Lattes already has 3 losses in 7 rounds, but the team is not playing poorly. In the away game, they lost by 1 point in the last seconds against Roche, then lost in overtime against Chartres and Landes, so all the losses were close and they could have easily won. The game against Bourges was very tense, and in the away games they looked hopeless against Carolo and Lille, but they only lost by 4 points against Chartres. Today, Makani's debut will finally be seen, which is probably why the odds are in favor of the home team, but the question is how she will perform in her first game.
Wolves are one of the worst performing teams in the Premier League, they are at the bottom of the league, no matter what they do, I believe it's clear that they are favorites to drop to a lower division. On the other hand, Aston Villa, who are also struggling, could potentially fight back, but their defense is not consistent. If given space, their offense is very dangerous, and they could easily defeat weaker teams in the league, especially at home where they have not lost in 7 matches. Therefore, I am going against Wolves because I don't see anything changing for them this season. Morale seems to be completely shattered for the team, no matter what changes they make.
Although CP is one of the weakest teams in the league, I believe the goal count will be over four. United does not have a strong defense, which is why Palace will definitely find a way to defeat them, but when it comes to United's offense, it is not bad at all - maybe lacking in finishing, but still one of the top 3 teams in terms of opportunities created. So, looking at the overall picture, I would not be surprised if United shines against their opponents, but I would be cautious about betting on an over and instead expect some slip-ups from United, which are quite common in their defense, along with better finishing from United's team.
Although CP is one of the weaker teams in the league, I think the goal count will still be over four. United does not have a strong defense, which gives Palace a chance to defeat them. However, United's offense is not bad, they just need better execution, but they are still in the top 3 teams in terms of creating opportunities. So, looking at the overall picture, I don't think it would be surprising if United surprised everyone in this match, as they can shine in some moments, but I think it would be wise to choose the over and hope for United's mistakes, which are quite common in defense, and for a better execution from United teams.
I will try to catch the high odds tonight in NBA, Knicks Raptors are meeting, so it will be a very interesting game as they are currently ranked 2nd and 3rd in the season. I'm expecting a great match. I'm watching out for Brunson's double double, as he has had 3 such performances in his last 16 games. His assists have dropped to only 11 in the last 3 matches combined, so I think it's only a matter of time before he has a game with over assists. As a playmaker, he is very good and I believe the Raptors will try to take the ball out of his hands. As for the points, I don't think it's a concern, as he usually scores in double digits, so I think he will have no trouble reaching that tonight.
Although Jankovic and El Salvador were injured by Guernica, it is not the fault of one player. Three players collect double-digit points. This season, the team scores 76 and allows 77 points. In the attack, La Seu collected only under 68 points, but in defense they let through over 75. Neither team has a defensive plan, so this total seems unattainable.
To play away against Gernika is very difficult for all opponents, but the situation is such that Jankovic (12.7 points, 13.9 efficiency) has joined the ranks of the already injured El Salvador, while newcomer Krnjic is not providing any benefit. Meanwhile, Chad La Seu has added Hollingshed, who scored 18 points in the last game, collected 19 efficiency, and hit the game-winning shot, as well as the return of Ridard, who played here last season and averaged 12 points.
From what I have seen, Estepona defends very poorly, but in attack they have Kone and Conner, who together average 38 points per game. Overall, the team is more focused on attacking. In their last game, Valencia crushed Leganes 89-59, so I expect a similar total here.
In Midtjylland, the Overs usually rule. The most productive team in the league and overall their matches have seen 57 goals after 16 rounds, averaging three and a half per game. At home, they have scored 39 goals in 8 matches, and they have also let in very few goals while playing away. They will face the Nordsjaelland club, who have a strong attack but also let in a fair amount of goals, so I believe this will be an exciting Over game.
The Liverpool season has become somewhat of a disaster, with clear signs of decline in European competitions at the moment. Now, they face a trip to West Ham and I'm trying to bet on Over goals. Both teams have been struggling, with West Ham only scoring against Burnley in the Premier League over and Pulis conceding a total of 20 goals this season, with 12 of them being away games. However, West Ham's attack has been on a good run lately, scoring 8 goals in their last 3 matches. Liverpool's attack, on the other hand, seems to only rely on big names, but I believe they could be shaken up by this strong West Ham team. It could even result in both teams scoring and possibly even 3-4 goals from either side.
The league leaders will face a strong team from the league. The first battle between these excellent teams ended with a score of 2-3 in favor of the Aarhaus team, so I believe it will be another intense and high-scoring match at home. Both teams play an attacking style of football and score a lot of goals.
One of the current Liverpool team's weak results is actually a plus, as their coefficient is rising. It is normal for a club like this to start winning, especially when the team's ability and skill allow for it. The recent performance of the West Ham team shows signs of life, but I think it is a great opportunity for the Liverpool team to resist the wave of their losses against a weaker team.
What Real does in defense cannot be called defense, but this club has been handling Girona very confidently lately, which is undoubtedly one of the worst teams in the league. Real may not shine in defense, but they play very well in offense and score many goals, so that will be enough to win against Girona.
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.