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Manchester United vs. Watford Premier League Preview

After earning an impressive 2-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday, Manchester United returns to Old Trafford to host Watford on Sunday. Manchester United is now just three points behind fourth-place Chelsea in the Premier League standings. Watford last played on February 8 when they had a 1-1 road draw against Brighton.

Betting Odds

Team to Win (Regular Time)

• Manchester United: -162
• Draw: +302
• Watford: +478

Spread

• Manchester United -1 (+105)
• Watford +1 (-123)

Total

• Over 2.5 (-117)
• Under 2.5 (-101)

Key Points to Consider

Last Six Games in All Competitions

Manchester United is coming off a 2-0 win against Chelsea in the Premier League. They have three wins, two losses and one draw in their last six games overall. Watford is coming off a 1-1 draw against Brighton in the Premier League. They have three losses, two draws and one win in their last six games overall.

Momentum: Watford has been on a downward trend — with just two points in their last four games in the Premier League.

Head-to-Head: These two teams met on December 22, 2019 in a Premier League contest and Watford won 2-0.

Players to Watch

Simulations I have run project Anthony Martial, Daniel James, Troy Deeney and Gerard Deulofeu as the players most likely to score.

Martial scored the first goal against Chelsea last Monday and he can be a difference-maker on Sunday. Martial's potential is undeniable but he is at a point in his career in which he has to prove that he can lead the offense for Man U on a regular basis.

That hasn't been the case so far. The 24-year-old has nine goals in 20 Premier League games this season and he needs to finish his campaign strong in order to secure his spot on the team. The Bruno Fernandes signing has helped Martial, as he no longer has go after the ball and act as a playmaker. Fernandes is a facilitator and Martial can now focus on being where he need to be to score goals. We will see that on Saturday but I still like the Under. Watford won't contribute to the total and Man U looks for payback after what happened the last time these two teams played each other.

Free Soccer Pick: Under 2.5 (-101)

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How to Run a Successful Bookie Business

Legalized sports gambling is experiencing unprecedented growth. This year, it is expected that more states will be added to the growing list of jurisdiction in the United States where sports betting is allowed. Because of this, a lot of people are interested in being a bookie. If you are one of them, keep on reading and we’ll share some tips on how you can build a successful business.

1. Start with Fantasy Sports Betting

Fantasy sports betting websites, such as Sharpbookie, will be a good starting point. This is a good introduction to traditional sports betting. The wins are not based on real games. However, this will give you a feel of how the system works. This is a good introduction to the fundamentals of being a bookie.

2. Look for the Right Software

Once you decide to become a bookie, you need to find the best PPH sportsbook. PPH stands for pay per head. This means that you will be paying only based on the number of users. Its scalability is one of its best benefits, which will also make it scalable. The right software is important to offer intuitive experience to bettors. This will also help you to build loyalty. If it isn’t user-friendly, bettors will look for other options.

3. Market Effectively

Even for bookies, marketing is crucial. It can make or break your sports betting business. One of the best things you can do is to become active in online betting forums. Take this as an
opportunity to promote your business. You can also tap the power of social media and email marketing. Networking will also be effective in spreading word about your business. Attend events and network with individuals who are likely to be your patrons. Set a part of your budget for your marketing initiatives.

4. Make it Legal

One of the most important is to make sure that you are operating the business legally. So, know what the law says. Research if sports betting is legal from where you are. If it isn’t, then ditch the idea of being a bookie. You don’t want to be in trouble with the authorities! If it’s legal, then research the requirements that you need to obtain the license and permits so you can start operating your bookie business.

5. Keep on Learning

Learning should never stop. Be familiar with the latest trends in the industry. Know your customers. Generate reports and analyze what the numbers mean. Don’t be afraid to look for mentors. Treat each day as an opportunity to learn something new.

While being a bookie is an attractive and potentially lucrative business, this is not easy. For most people, it can be intimidating. Consider the tips mentioned above to make it easier for you to start on the right foot!

Fabio Fognini Thinks Rafael Nadal is More Vulnerable Than Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Professional tennis player Fabio Fognini recently said that Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are practically unbeatable. He compared Federer and Djokovic to Rafael Nadal and considers him more vulnerable than them.

Fabio Fognini isone of the few players that have beaten Rafael Nadal on clay. He defeated the Spaniard 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters in April. Fognini then won in the Final against Dušan Lajović 6-3, 6-4 on April 21. This was his first ATP Masters 1000 championship.

According to Fognini, Federer and Djokovic are on a different level than Nadal. He said that Nadal presents challenges, though not insurmountable ones.

“When Roger and Novak are at their top, it is very difficult,” Fognini said in an interview with NRC. “They play so fast, give you no space.”

“With Rafa it is different, his game is more physical. He destroys you in the rally and mentally. But you can play against him, you can run.”

That Monte-Carlo Masters semi finals battle with Rafael Nadal was the best match of Fognini’s career. The Italian hasn’t won more tournaments since and he shared a simple and honest explanation why this happens.

“I am sometimes lazy, that did not help me,” Fognini said.

“If I wasn’t lazy, I would certainly have achieved more at tournaments. Sometimes I would rather sit on the couch than train or prepare for a tournament.”

Champions League returns later this month

The 2020 Champions’ league competition has now reached the final 16, with the next set of matches taking place later this month. Last year’s finalists Liverpool and Tottenham have both progressed through and defending champions Liverpool also remain amongst the favourites to win the title for the second year in succession and for the seventh time in their history. Here we cover the next round of the draw and who is expected to progress through to the quarter-finals.

Atletico Madrid v Liverpool

Defending champions Liverpool will face off against Spanish side Atletico Madrid. This is one of the blockbuster matchups of the round of 16, in which Liverpool will be expected to progress through. They are having a remarkable season and are set to land the Premier league title for the first time. The first match will be taking place on the 18th inside the Wanda Metropolitano stadium. This is before the return leg at Anfield on the 11th of March. There are many offers on this match for punters, who have also been using the Coral Cheltenham offers for 2020. This event is also upcoming and expected to draw much attention.

Borussia Dortmund v PSG

Borussia Dortmund will take on French champions PSG in the round of 16. This will be expected to be a high scoring affair, with PSG the favourites to progress through. This will come as little surprise considering their impressive qualifying campaign. The first leg will be taking place in Germany on the 18th, before the return in Paris on the 11th of March.

Atalanta v Valencia

Atalanta have progressed through to the knockout stages in their first appearance in the competition. Atalanta will also be the marginal favourites to reach the final eight, in one of the most difficult ties to call in the draw. The first leg will be taking place on the 19th in the San Siro before the return leg on the 10th of March in Spain.

Tottenham Hotspur v RB Leipzig

Last season’s runners-up Tottenham will be taking on German side RB Leipzig in the round of 16. It is another tie that is hard to call, with Tottenham the marginal favourites to progress through. The first leg will be taking place in London on the 19th, before the return in Germany on the 10th of March.

Chelsea v Bayern Munich

Chelsea will take on Bayern Munich, which is one of the most exciting draws to have been made. The first leg will be taking place at Stanford Bridge on the 25th, before the return leg on the 18th of March in the Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich are the strong favourites to progress through to the final eight.

Napoli v Barcelona

Napoli have been drawn against Barcelona, with the Spanish champions amongst the favourites for the title. Barcelona will be expected to progress through, with the first leg taking place in Italy on the 25th. The return leg in Spain will then be on the 18th of March.

Lyon v Juventus

Lyon have been drawn against Italian champions Juventus. Juventus will be the very strong favourites to progress through, with the first leg taking place on the 26th in France. The return leg will then be in Italy on the 17th of March.

Real Madrid v Manchester City

The final draw of the round and the most anticipated is the clash between Real Madrid and pre-tournament favourites Manchester City. Manchester City will be the favourites to progress through but Real Madrid have been in flying form and could provide a real threat. The first leg will be taking place in the Santiago Bernabeu on the 26th, before the return leg on the 17th of March in the City of Manchester stadium.

Sacramento Kings at Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview

We have entered the final week of NBA regular season games before the annual All Star Break gives teams a chance to regroup before the final stretch. The Milwaukee Bucks probably don’t want to see the All Star Break get here, because they are playing with a ton of momentum. Milwaukee will be hosting the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, and the Kings have been playing great basketball of late as well.

Milwaukee comes into this game with an overall record of 45-7, which is easily the best record in the entire league. The Bucks have won four straight games, and it appears that they are tying to chase down 70 regular season wins.

Sacramento might have won four straight games, but they still come into this game with a record of 21-31. The Kings need to start racking up the wins in a hurry if they are going to find a way to sneak into the Western Conference Playoffs.

Bucks Continue to Score Points in Bunches

The Milwaukee Bucks are the most explosive offensive team in the NBA, and they are even better when they are playing on their home floor. The Bucks are averaging 119.7 points per game this season, and they can really shoot the ball. Milwaukee loves to play at an extremely fast tempo, and it will be hard for Sacramento to keep up in this game. The Bucks are also solid on the defensive end of the floor, allowing just 107.2 points per game so far in 2019-20.

Reigning Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the way with 30 points per game this season, and he can score in a variety of ways. Khris Middleton is one of the best three-point shooters in the entire league, and Milwaukee has a ton of depth. Milwaukee also has some length to throw at the Kings on defense, but they play their best basketball when they are scoring points in bunches.

Kings Don’t Score or Defend Well

The Sacramento Kings are allowing 110 points per game this season, which is right at league average. That number would be okay for this team, but their offense has not been good enough to make up for it. The Kings are scoring just 107.8 points per game this season, although they have found much more offense in recent games. Sacramento will need to be great on both ends of the floor to keep this one close.

Shooting guard Buddy Hield leads the team with 20.5 points per game, but he has struggled to shoot the ball at times this season. The Kings are also playing without Marvin Bagley III, which has made things much more difficult on the offensive end of the floor. Sacramento does make over 36 percent of their three-point attempts, and they will need to shoot it well to win this game.

Bucks Blow Out Kings on Monday Night

This game looks like a mismatch on paper, and it’s hard to see it not playing out that way on the floor. The Milwaukee Bucks have been dominating opponents all season long, and their offense is just too hard to stop. Sacramento has shown some signs of life in recent games, but most of that work was done on their home floor. The Sacramento Kings just don’t defend well enough to pull of wins on the road, and that is going to be a major issue against the Milwaukee Bucks. Look for Milwaukee to pull away early in this game and cruise to a huge blow out win.

Bet the Milwaukee Bucks -14 over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night in NBA action.

Clippers Acquire Marcus Morris

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported that the Clippers have agreed to a trade for Marcus Morris. The Clippers will send Moe Harkless and his expiring $11.5 million to the Knicks.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wizards were involved in the trade. “The Clippers, Knicks and Wizards have agreed to a three-team trade that will land Marcus Morris and Isaiah Thomas with the Clippers, league sources tell ESPN. Jerome Robinson will join the Wizards, Moe Harkless and a 2020 first-round pick to the Knicks.”

Contenders like the Clippers and Lakers were after Morris for a while but he didn’t want to leave New York.

“I love our team,” Morris told Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic when the trade rumors began. “I love our future. I just want to be a part of helping our young guys grow and grow out to be the great players they’re gonna be. That was the reason why I made the decision to come here, going back on the decisions I made, along with a lot of other things, but I’m here. I enjoy this organization. I enjoy the players they got here and I want to be here long-term.”

Marcus Morris was very productive for the Knicks this season. He was their best scorer with a career-high 19.6 points and he also averaged 5.4 rebounds and shot 44.2 percent from the field and a career-best 43.9 percent from 3-point range in 32.3 minutes over 43 games.

Odds to Win the Western Conference

Los Angeles Lakers +130
Los Angeles Clippers +250
Houston Rockets +700
Utah Jazz +900
Denver Nuggets +1000
Dallas Mavericks +1200
Portland Trail Blazers +4000
New Orleans Pelicans +6600
Oklahoma City Thunder +6600
Memphis Grizzlies +10000
San Antonio Spurs +10000
Minnesota Timberwolves +30000
Phoenix Suns +30000
Sacramento Kings +30000
Golden State Warriors +50000

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Dollar for Dollar These are the Best Value Players in the NHL

Let’s face it: we all love a bargain.
What we each individually construe as being great value is, of course, unique to us, but when it comes to analyzing value in hockey, the rules are a whole bunch more straightforward.

Goals. That’s what wins hockey games and separates success from defeat and glory from despair.

All goals are created equally, but the players that fire the puck into the net are valued differently based upon a number of prejudices that we may have against certain teams or styles.

‘Tyler Ennis‘ by Michael Miller (CC BY-SA 3.0)

But putting all that to one side, we can evaluate the best goalscorers in the NHL using one simple calculation: the number of goals scored per dollar spent.

With that in mind, we can pretty much definitively say that these are the best value players in the sport.

Derek Grant (Anaheim Ducks)

What a remarkable career turnaround for Derek Grant in 2019-20.

A pro for the best part of a decade, Grant has never completed a full-time season before, and yet here he stands as one of the best value goalscorers in the NHL.

The Anaheim man has scored eleven times in 38 starts this season, which when you factor in his affordable $700k salary shows just what a bargain he has been for the Ducks.

Grant is on course to deliver career-high numbers this term, and he could be set for a mammoth pay rise given his supreme value status.

Tyler Ennis (Ottawa Senators)

While he hasn’t hit the heights many expected of him after a fine start to his career at the Buffalo Sabres, Tyler Ennis was handed a career lifeline by the Ottawa Senators and boy has he taken it so far.

With thirteen goals already this season, the 30-year-old will surely at least match his previous best haul of 21, and with 17 assists to throw into the mix it is clear that Ennis – on an $800k salary remember – is delivering big time for his new employer.

At around $60,000 per goal, he is paying the Senators back in spades.

Noel Acciari (Florida Panthers)

Securing Noel Acciari’s signature for little over $500k a season was a masterstroke from the Panthers, and they have been reaping full reward in 2019-20.

His 18-goal haul represents outstanding value for such a ‘meagre’ payout, and what’s more he has a happy knack of finding winning goals – five of his tally have led to the Florida outfit taking the spoils. And that has given them an outside shot at winning the Atlantic Division, which is a fact confirmed by a glance at the latest NHL betting odds.

The secret to his improved success is, actually no secret: Acciari has doubled his shooting percentage from a career average of 12.8% to a seasonal high of 24.3%.

Blake Coleman (New Jersey Devils)

Despite playing for a rather mediocre New Jersey Devils team, Blake Coleman is proving his quality and then some.

The 28-year-old has netted 19 times already this season, which isn’t half bad when you note that his previous best for a whole campaign is 22.

Add into the mix eight assists and Coleman is a value play of some measure, and with a career-high shot percentage this season he is finally coming of age as an NHL pro.
When we talk about goalscoring value plays in the NHL, these guys are simply unbeatable.

Indiana Pacers at Toronto Raptors Betting Pick

The defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors got off to a slow start this season, but they are firing on all cylinders at this point of the season. Toronto will host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in a game that will definitely have a playoff type atmosphere. The Pacers are not near the top of the Eastern Conference standings, but this team will be a contender by the end of the season.

Toronto has won 11 straight games, and they have picked up some impressive wins along the way. The Raptors come into this game with a record of 36-14, and now sit in first place in the very tough Atlantic Division. Indiana has lost two straight games, but they are still trending in the right direction. The Pacers are 31-19 on the season, and are firmly in the playoff race in the East.

Offense Sometimes a Mystery For Pacers

If the Indiana Pacers are going to snap their brief losing streak then they are going to have to find a way to generate some more offense. The Pacers are averaging just 109.4 points per game this season, and scored just 85 points in a recent bad loss to the New York Knicks. Indiana has been solid on the defensive end of the floor; holding opponents to just 106.8 points per game. Playing solid defense is great, but at some point the Pacers have to find a way to score.

Forward Domantas Sabonis leads the Pacers with more than 18 points per game, and he is also shooting better than 53 percent from the floor. Victor Oladipo has already made a huge shot since returning to the lineup, but it has taken him some time to get his game back. The Pacers don’t shoot the ball extremely well, and that could be a big problem against the Toronto Raptors.

Raptors Locked in on Both Ends

The Toronto Raptors won the NBA title with terrific defense a season ago, but they have found more offense to go along with solid defense this season. Toronto is allowing just 105.9 points per game this season, and they could hold the Pacers to less than 100 in this one. The Raptors are now scoring more than 112 points per game, and that number keeps going up in recent games. Toronto has been making shots like crazy, and they are a better offensive team at home.

All Star forward Pascal Siakam was handed the keys to the offense to begin the season, and he has done a great job of leading the team. Siakam is scoring more than 23 points per game, and he can score points in a variety of ways. Kyle Lowry and Fred Van Vleet are both terrific shooters, and they give Siakam some room to operate. The Raptors might be an underrated team on the offensive end of the floor.

Raptors Too Much For Pacers at Home

These two teams both play extremely hard, and they don’t take a possession off on the defensive end of the floor. Don’t expect a ton of points scored in this game, even though both teams have some terrific offensive weapons. Toronto has been the hottest team in the NBA over the last few weeks, and they have one of the best home court advantages in the league.
Indiana is glad to have Victor Oladipo back in the fold, but he just isn’t ready to lead his team to a victory in this game. The Pacers are going to keep this game close, but they just won’t have enough offense to win it.

Bet the Toronto Raptors over the Indiana Pacers in this huge Eastern Conference showdown. Take the Raptors at our favorite pay per head bookie site www.RealBookies.com.

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Devin Booker Reacts to All-Star Snub

Every year we see snubs for the NBA All-Star game. It is inevitable but Devin Booker is the biggest snub in 2020 and it’s been the same story for him for a few years.

Booker is averaging 27.2 points, 6.4 assists and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 51.1 percent and 36.5 percent from beyond the arc in 36.0 minutes over 46 games this season.

While Booker’s defense (minus-1.9 Defensive Box Plus/Minus) could be better, the Suns would not be 20-29 and just four games behind the Grizzlies for the last playoff spot in the West without his offense (plus-4.4 Offensive Box Plus/Minus).

Devin Booker is averaging 5.3 Win Shares (WS), more than Russell Westbrook and Donovan Mitchell. In care you are wondering, Win Shares are an estimate of the number of wins contributed by a player. This means that the Suns would likely be 15-34 without Booker. I find it hard to believe that he is still after his first NBA All-Star game appearance.

“It was always a goal of mine,” Booker recently told reporters when they asked him about his NBA All-Star snub. “But it just reproves the point that the NBA is different than the game I fell in love with at the beginning, of all the best players in the All-Star Game, watching that growing up. Now it's an entertainment-, drama-, political-filled league, but we’re a part of it now. It pays well, so I guess we should be quiet about it.”

He was then asked about how he would change the selection process for the NBA All-Star game and he said: “Put the best players in the game.” Booker also suggested that his team’s record may have played a role.

Devin Booker (27.2) and Bradley Beal (28.9) are the only players to average more than 27.0 points per game and not make the NBA All-Star game in the last 35 years. I see him playing with a chip on his shoulder for the rest of the season.

Odds to Win the Western Conference

Los Angeles Lakers +140
Los Angeles Clippers +250
Houston Rockets +700
Dallas Mavericks +900
Denver Nuggets +900
Utah Jazz +900
Portland Trail Blazers +3300
Memphis Grizzlies +6600
New Orleans Pelicans +6600
Oklahoma City Thunder +6600
Phoenix Suns +6600
Sacramento Kings +15000
San Antonio Spurs +15000
Minnesota Timberwolves +25000
Golden State Warriors +50000

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