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The Edmonton Oilers will host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night at Rogers Field, Edmonton. The Predators have managed to win only one game of the last seven, having a score of 3-5-1 in the season. At the same time, the Oilers have managed to win four consecutive games making their score 6-3.   While the Predators sink to the bottom of the NHL Central Division ranking table, the Oilers have risen to the top of the ranking chart of the Pacific Division.   Here is a preview of the teams’ performance and what we can expect from the match. Nashville Predators vs. Edmonton Oilers Statistics It has been a great season for the Edmonton Oilers as their offence continues to win for the team with an average of 3.78 goals per game. The team scored 18 goals in the previous four games, resulting in a win. The overall offence has been impressive, with Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid in the lead with 13 goals and 21 assists. However, the Oilers’ defence has been a bit of a let-d...

The New Jersey Devils take on the hosts Vancouver Canucks at the Rogers Arena on Tuesday night to claim their third consecutive win on the road. While the Devils will be coming from their win over Columbus, the Canucks will be facing their opponents after a win over Pittsburgh.   The Vancouver Canucks currently stand at 2-5-2, while the New Jersey Devils are now 6-3-0 after their 7-1-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. On the other hand, the Canucks managed to win the last two consecutive games after losing the first seven games of the season. Here is a preview of the teams’ performance and what we can expect from the match. New Jersey Devils vs. Vancouver Canucks Statistics For the hosts, it has been a bittersweet experience as the team managed to win the last two matches played, their first wins of the season. The team is expected to try hard to keep up the momentum and gain a victory over the currently superior Devils and maintain their winning streak. The host team curre...

Flemington - Race 1 9:45am AEDT No. 1 Zulfiqar It’s hard to get away from the favourite Zulfiqar in the first.  Godolphin’s lightly-raced colt was brilliant winning Maribyrnong Trial Stakes on debut, letting down beautifully under hands and heels to win with seemingly plenty left in reserve.  The son of Exceed and Excel been kept fresh for the run with nearly a month between starts, and he certainly loses no class in the saddle with William Buick stepping into the irons.  He’s drawn well, we saw him flash plenty of promise again at the jump outs last week, and there’s no reason he can’t go on with it in the Maribyrnong Plate to kick off Cup Day.  BET NOW: Flemington Race 1 Flemington - Race 3 11:00am AEDT No. 10 The Cunning Fox The Cunning Fox can run a nice race here at an each-way quote.  He was a very consistent customer right throughout the autumn, most notably winning at Bendigo over 2200m before going on to run a clear second to Alegron ...

The 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival continues on Thursday with the time-honoured Group 1 Kennedy Oaks between the three-year-olds.  A promising field of 11 fillies has accepted for the $1 million staying feature, and it’s no surprise to find Group 1 Champagne Stakes winner She’s Extreme installed as a very short favourite.  Punters searching for value have no shortage of options with Zenzella, Pavitra, As Time Goes By, and Queen Air all returning on a quick backup following impressive runs in last week’s Wakeful Stakes over 2000m.  Who will become the next filly to stake their name in Oaks folklore? Find our thoughts on every runner in our 2022 Kennedy Oaks Preview below! 1. She’s Extreme (1)  She’s Extreme is a proven Group 1 performer having competed against some of the very best over the last 12 months.  This Extreme Choice filly out of the Anthony Cummings yard was beaten nearly seven lengths in the Golden Slipper during the autumn, but she showed real i...

The Finnish are a sport-loving nation with the country at the forefront in many sports categories. The country has an interesting mix of traditional and modern sports. From its national sport, pesäpallo, a Finnish version of baseball, to modern sports like ice hockey, football, and winter sports, you will see the locals indulging in a wide variety of sporting activities. While some forms of sports are popular as spectator sports, mostly ice hockey, others, like cycling and skiing, are preferred as participatory sports. With so many games played and watched in the country, it is hard to pick just a few. However, here is a brief account of some of the most popular sports in Finland. Ice Hockey in Finland Unlike most European countries, ice hockey happens to be more popular in Finland than football. It is mostly popular as a spectator sport. It is estimated that almost 70% of the Finnish population watched the World Championship final in 2016, in which Finland lost to Canada. However, ...

The Flemington Carnival continues on Thursday with another card of quality racing taking place at headquarters. Our full 2022 Kennedy Oaks Day Preview can be found below. Race 1 - 12:40pm AEDT Benchmark 70 Handicap (1700m) Matron Bullwinkel returned to the races with a sixth first up at Geelong which was the first time she had finished outside the top two in four career starts. The lightly raced four year old mare had absolutely no luck in that first up run and she found the line well when clear. The step up in distance suits and she’s the one to beat in the opening race of the afternoon. 1 Unit Matron Bullwinkel BET NOW: Flemington Race 1 Race 2 - 1:15pm AEDT Group 3 Ottawa Stakes (1000m) Not a lot of exposed form to assess in the second and I’m happy to stay out from a betting perspective. No Bet BET NOW: Flemington Race 2 Race 3 - 1:50pm AEDT Inglis Bracelet (1600m) Roots was impressive winning two in a row before heading to the Group 3 Tesio Stakes o...

Do not adjust your calendar, it is in fact Monday. Normally our weekly review of the NFL would come out on a Tuesday once every game has been played. However with the Melbourne Cup tomorrow (and knowing where most punter’s priorities lie this week), we’re recapping the big storylines of Week 8 in the NFL a day early in the form of 5 Lessons Learned. The good news is there is plenty to cover with breakout players, divorces, former teammates sniping at one another, overtime drama and a whole lot more. 1 – Baltimore Finds its Balance Backing the Ravens has been a largely frustrating experience in 2022 with but their win over the Buccaneers on Friday produced their best offensive performance of the season. We all know this is a team whose success comes down to the play of Lamar Jackson but even a guy as talented as him needs to get some help from his supporting cast. That includes the coaches and plenty of credit has to go Greg Roman for finding a perfectly balanced gameplan to pick...

Ballarat - Race 5 2:30pm AEDT No. 3 Rising Rising was the well-beaten as the short-priced favourite on the synthetic at Pakenham last start, but I think he had genuine excuses operating from a tricky gate.  He faces the same issue again here, but after winning by seven lengths the start prior over this track and trip, he’s worth forgiving.  The son of I Am Invincible gets in well with the claim and I think he’ll push forward under Matthew Chadwick. There doesn’t appear to be a lot of early speed on paper, so he might be able to run this race on his own terms.  BET NOW: Ballarat Race 5 Ballarat - Race 6 3:00pm AEDT No. 5 Great Ambition Great Ambition was given a lovely ride by Fred Kersley over this track and distance last start and looks ready to go on with it now.  The Toronado mare stalked the pace and burst clear late to win by half a length, a run she can improve on with a couple of starts under her belt now.  She seemed to have plenty left...

The Super Basketball League, commonly referred to by its acronym SBL is a semi-professional basketball league in Taiwan. Presently, there is a Super Basketball League for men and women. Founded in 2003, the SBL is widely perceived as a successor to the Chinese Basketball Alliance, a professional men’s basketball league that was formed in Taiwan in 1994 but disbanded five years later in 1999. The Super basketball League plays under the rules prescribed by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). This article briefly discusses the Super Basketball League and its current status. Super Basketball League History In 1994, the Chinese Basketball Alliance was formed and immediately took basketball by storm in Asia. Many tend to confuse it with the Chinese Basketball Association, which has recruited popular former players from the NBA.  The CBA League in Taiwan was quickly recognised as one of the top leagues in the continent and contributed to boosting the development of profes...

Recency bias is when individuals value recent events over historical ones, believing they provide more insight into how things will play out in the future. This irrational tendency can have a very negative impact on sports bettors, clouding sound judgement and leading to poor decisions. More specifically, it can influence how a gambler assesses the sport they’re betting on, as well impair their ability to rationally assess their own sports betting performance.   An Example Of Recency Bias To better appreciate recency bias, consider a case that’s highly common in casinos. Image that the last eight spins on the roulette wheel have all landed on numbers within the first third of the table (1-12). Having witnessed that, what might the gamblers around the table do for the next spin? Those most affected by recency bias are likely to put their chips down on the first third in an attempt to replicate recent successes when, in reality, every third of the table always has the same chan...

Volleyball happens to be one of the most popular sports in Taiwan . Be it beach volleyball or indoor game format, people love to participate in and watch the sport. Thus, it was only a matter of time before the country had its own central body to govern, develop and promote volleyball in Taiwan. The Chinese Taipei Volleyball Association, officially known as the Volleyball Association of the Republic of China, is the central official body that governs volleyball in Taiwan. The almost seventy-year-old organisation not only manages the Taiwanese men’s and women’s national teams but also oversees the men’s and women’s volleyball leagues and the national beach volleyball teams in the country. This article offers a brief insight into the history and the current status of the Chinese Taipei Volleyball Association (CTVBA). Chinese Taipei Volleyball Association History In December 1943, the Republic of China Volleyball Association, previously known as the All-China Volleyball Committee, was...

Rosehill - Race 8 3:45pm AEDT No. 12 Light Infantry All eyes will be on international raider Light Infantry in the Golden Eagle following his runner-up performance in a recent Group 1 over in France.  He came off second best to unbeaten mare Inspiral in the Prix Jacques le Marois over the mile, also beating home last year’s Cox Plate winner State of Rest in the process. Stepping out over 1500m looks ideal for him first-up and he should get a lovely cart into the race just off the speed.  The fact star international hoop Jamie Spencer has made the journey down under only strengthens his claims. BET NOW: Rosehill Race 8 Flemington - Race 6 2:40pm AEDT No. 15 In Secret In Secret is a quality filly for Godolphin that is well deserving of her status as favourite in the Coolmore Stud Stakes .  Her win in the Run to the Rose two back was nothing short of dominant, and she was very unlucky not to win the big one two weeks later where she was nabbed right on the...

World Series Outlook What a World Series we have on our hands, and a tough one to pick! With Houston sweeping the Yankees in their previous series and the Philadelphia Phillies destroying the hype of San Diego, we’re in for a very even World Series battle. Both aces will be on the mound tomorrow for the series’ first game in Houston. Justin Verlander vs Aaron Nola. Verlander had the best ERA of the regular season at 1.75, and Aaron Nola almost had a 0 ERA in the postseason until collapsing recently against San Diego to give up 6 earned runs. Although our most recent statistic is before the playoffs began, both World Series pitchers faced the opposing team and gave up zero runs, with them both winning. Ya, zero. We also get to see the long-awaited World Series  matchup of Bryce Harper against Justin Verlander. The best hitter versus the best pitcher. With Verlander relying heavily on his high fastballs, that’s also Harper’s most accurate and favorite pitch to hit. By no means do ...

The Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) is the international body that administers all forms of volleyball in the world. The 75 years old organisation was instituted in France, and currently, its headquarters are in Switzerland’s capital Lausanne.  This article offers a brief insight into the history and the current status of the Federation Internationale de Volleyball. Federation Internationale de Volleyball History The Federation Internationale de Volleyball was created in 1947 in France. Prior to the formation of the FIVB, volleyball was managed by the International Amateur Handball federation. However, in the later part of the 1940s, some national federations across Europe raised concern about volleyball not having an independent international governing association. This paved the way for discussions about establishing a governing body for volleyball. A Constitutive Congress was formed in 1947 as a result of these discussions, and around 14 national federations f...

The Carolina Panthers will be playing against the hosts Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on 30 th October. The last match between the two teams ended in a win for the Falcons with a score of 29-21. The Sunday game will be opening with Carolina favoured as 4.5 dogs and the total over/under set at 42. Let’s review the performance of the two teams to get an idea of what to expect from Sunday’s match. Carolina Panthers Statistics The Carolina Panthers have a record of 2-5 in the season. The team’s latest match against the Buccaneers landed them with a win with a score of 21-3. D’Onta Foreman shone for the team with 15 carries and 7.9 yards per carry. Overall the team rushed the ball for a total of 27 times with an average of 6.4 yards per carry. If we look at the overall performance of the Panthers, the team has racked up a total of 1903 yards. On the offensive, the team has scored an average of 102.1 yards on the ground, placing them in 23 rd position in the league. Th...

The Denver Broncos will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars on 30 th October at Wembley Stadium. While the Jaguars will be returning to London in better form than they were a year before, the past few weeks have been quite challenging for the team as their score has dropped to 2-5. Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos will also be coming with struggles of their own, hoping to break their losing streak in the series. The Jaguars are favoured for the game with 2.5-points and a total over/under set at 39.5 points. Let’s review the performance of the two teams to get an idea of what to expect from Sunday’s match. Jacksonville Jaguars Statistics The Jaguars are 2-5 so far in the season. In the last game, the team lost to the Giants by a score of 23-17. Trevor Lawrence landed an almost game-winning drive and ended the game with 310 yards on 22.43 through the air. Christian Kirk fell one yard short of the goal line, which would otherwise have resulted in tying the score between the two teams. Kirk ...