The 42-year-old legend doesn't seem to be slowing down, with the last 5 matches with 21+ completed passes against Peru. Today, I don't think there will be much time left in my pocket, as Peru plays fast and short passes very well. They have one of the fastest quarterbacks in the league, meaning not many yards are gained, they just make a lot of plays. Texans are not the best team in defending against passing, with 3 out of their last 4 matches against a QB having 21+ completed passes. The Steelers have a better chance of winning, especially with the experienced Rodgers leading the show.

The last 1st Round NFL match and I am going with the Texans with a negative handicap. It's very simple for me, the Texans are just a better team from my perspective and they always make it to the playoffs with a 9-game winning streak, where they have defeated some good teams such as the Jaguars, Bills, and away game against Chiefs with Mahomes, and also the Chargers. The Steelers made it to the playoffs through a wildcard spot and their whole season has not shown much stability, even though they have a veteran group led by the legendary Aaron Rodgers, I believe the Texans' defense will overpower them and bring them to victory. Texans may not have as much playoff experience, but in the last 2 seasons they have won both Wild Card rounds, so only a home handicap can save the Steelers.

Hachimura is returning to the starting lineup tonight and I thought the total would be very low for him. He averages 12 points per game this season, and for the Lakers team he is a very important player in terms of offense. Without Reaves, there are not many options besides Luka and LBJ. In 27 games played, Rui has only failed to score at least 4 times, and I think he should get enough minutes to do well, even though he missed some time a couple of weeks ago. Against the Kings' defense, the Lakers creators should not have any major problems, and Rui should have a decent number of good shooting opportunities. It may be a bit troublesome due to rhythm issues, as he did miss some time, but 8 points should be an easily achievable number for this player.

Adelaide,
A very interesting match awaits here, between two equally skilled players. The current facts point towards Leila from Canada. As far as the game and precision, Canada is better, however, in terms of strength and serving ability, Russian player Schneider has shown more stability in her game, making Canada a considerably stronger opponent. Even on a hard surface in Peru in 2025, Canada fell more times in the first rounds, with Fernandez participating in 18 tournaments and falling in 5 rounds, while Schneider was 17-8. Therefore, Fernandez has a significantly better record, and the head-to-head is 2-1 in her favor, although the most recent match was won by the Russian, which is still a plus for Canada. Additionally, one H2H shows that, even when the Russian won the first set, she still lost the match, indicating that Canada's playing style is not favorable for her. It is worth noting that Canada is slightly older and has more experience. Also, according to the WTA rankings, the players are practically identical.

Adelaide,
A very interesting match awaits here, with two equally strong players. The advantage in terms of game and precision goes to Canada's Leila, but in terms of strength and serving ability, Russian Shnaider's consistency in the game is significantly better than Canada's. Even on a hard court, Peru's Fernandez fell several times in the first rounds, participating in 18 tournaments and falling in 5, while Shnaider participated in 17 and only fell in 8. Therefore, Fernandez's performance is significantly better, and she also has a 2:1 head-to-head advantage, although their last encounter was won by the Russian. Plus, the fact that this match is in Canada's favor is evident from their previous head-to-head, where the Russian won the first set but still lost the match, showing that Canada's playing style is not favorable for the Russian player. A small advantage is also that Canada is more experienced, as they are both practically at the same level according to the WTA rankings.

Long and with a strong composition, Atletico certainly does not cut corners and in the last round they played both Griezmann, and Gallagher, as well as other starting lineup or substitutes from the bench. Now the opponent is once again clearly weaker from the second league, Deportivo. The Champions League is still far away, so there is no need to be cautious, and the team is used to playing in the middle of the week. Lately, Deportivo has been playing poorly, especially in defense, where the team has conceded 5 goals in their last 6 matches. They did manage to defeat Mallorca in the previous round, but I believe Atletico will approach Deportivo accordingly and win.

After the crush, one can expect a reaction from Bayer, who have been playing very well away from home this season. In terms of lost points, Bayer Germany is only behind Bayern team, which shows how strong they have been in away games this season. Currently, Bayer has managed to win 8 out of their last 10 away matches. The odds are slightly higher than usual, but that is because Hamburg performs well at home. However, they struggle to compete against teams of this caliber even at home. It is no surprise that Hamburg, who are currently at the bottom of the league, will most likely lose to the strong Bayer team, who are only arriving in Peru.

Having reached their peak form, Monaco is now able to demonstrate better basketball in Europe than ever before. With 5 wins in a row, including defeating Real Madrid and breaking Valencia's impressive winning streak, they have proven themselves on the court. Now they are headed to Paris to face a team that is closer to the bottom than to the playoffs, and I believe Monaco's current form will lead them to victory. They have already beaten Paris 3-0 this season, on all fronts, with each win by a margin of 5 or more points. There are no new injuries, although it is unclear if Theis will play, but I believe Monaco can overcome this loss against Valencia in this match.

Our own [player], Mūsiškis, is well-known for their good play on hard court. Last year, Edas even finished by defeating Gauba on a hard indoor court. Lithuania is a favorite and successful court, and 35-year-old veteran Gombos does not seem like a serious opponent for Lithuania. Edas even won the only previous meeting between them 2-0 on a clay court, so now, he is rightfully favored and I believe he will prove it on the hard court as well.

The fantastic revenge against Zvezda was, now it's time for revenge against Maccabi. I believe conclusions will be made after analyzing that painful loss in Kaunas. We will work on defense and Cisco will be aggressive in offense, even when Goss and enough time to shine are missing. With decreased rotation, only the best defenders will come in handy for Zalgiris. We have seen this before when Goss was injured. Maccabi doesn't seem as confident lately, with 3 losses in the Euroleague, so it's necessary to take advantage of this weaker team if we are still thinking about making it to the playoffs.