When DF queen steps onto the court, we cannot miss this opportunity to try to catch an ace. The line is a bit unstable as there is a chance for an easy and quick match of two sets, which would of course not help the ace. But I believe that even under these conditions, Coco could still force DF to her limits. The last matches according to today's line would be at light speed, as there is a consistent trend of achieving high numbers next to her name on the scoreboard. Sometimes even reaching 20. Well, a leader is a leader, let's wait and see for her leadership tonight.
ASIA EASL final where Taiwan and Japanese teams meet. Taiwan has to include two very tall players for an Asian tournament (211, 216 and 207) which gives them a lot of handicaps against their opponents. In the semifinals, they defeated another Japanese team with Lithuanian accents, Alvark, who only played on one side and only managed to score over 50% with a shot from Peru. Brex will have to be better prepared, but I believe they will still have problems. This is the second consecutive Pilots final in this tournament, so I think they deserve to win and have the options to achieve it.
It seems to me that H2H 3:0 in favor of Cirstea is already too much, although they have only played a few matches on clay. To me, their chances are so similar that I don't see any significant difference. Cirstea is already a 35-year-old veteran, while Mertens is only 30 and has a five-year age gap. This is Mertens's second match in the tournament, while it is Cirstea's third, plus their last match with Noskova was a difficult three-set match, and they have added motivation.
Muchova Karolina is a significantly more stable and technical player. Boulter Katie tends to make too many unforced errors and is a bit inconsistent. I would say that she is a favorable opponent for Muchova, as the Czech player knows when and how to make tactical moves.
Youthful energy + rising form in this match gives value to Eala's side. Both serve not just impressively, maybe even better than the Polish, but in rallies Eala is definitely superior, the Polish did well with Swiatek..
The morning rotation remains very small. After the peak season of Peru, it will be difficult and motivation will be needed. We will have to take a lot of minutes for the children who are also waiting for the playoffs. I have no doubt that Canak will have a better game plan than the opponents of the BCL. I think the coefficient for Lietkabelis is too high in this situation.
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.
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.
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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.
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.