by Andrea Triunfo22. October 2024
NFL, Kansas City is the only one still not to lose, Detroit rises and San Francisco limps. MLB, the preview of the Yankees-Dodgers World Series. NHL, Florida gets back on track, Colorado and Nashville still in difficulty. NBA, the season finally begins. Let’s see all this in detail.
NFL 2024: statement games per Lions e Chiefs, cade Minnesota
In the seventh NFL day, Kansas City remains the only undefeated team, after Minnesota lost a spectacular match against rival Detroit. A late kick from Bates gave the victory to the Lions who, at the moment, they are the team to beat in the NFC. The Chiefs, for their part, also win in Santa Clara against the 49ers in the Super Bowl rematch, climbing even further to the top of the AFC.
The eighth day will begin with the Vikings looking for redemption against the Rams, Minnesota favored 1.62 over William Hill* in a match that should not hold any surprises. Arizona flies to Miami after the Monday Night victory against the Chargers, and the odds of 2.40 for the Cardinals it should be taken without doubts, with the Dolphins injured and with few offensive ideas.
NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA 2024, match predictions and odds
High-scoring challenge between Tampa and Atlanta, an intriguing victory for the Buccaneers with odds of 2.15, currently leading the NFC South. Let’s also take i Bengals odds 1.68 against the Eagles and the -6.5 handicap quoted at 2.00 for the Texans against the Colts; Houston now seems set to dominate the AFC South again this year.
The Cowboys return from the bye and face the 49ers with several key players out due to injury and a season that is heading on the wrong tracks; the odds of 1.90 for the +4.5 handicap are certainly intriguing; a potential win in California could revive Dallas’ season.
MLB 2024: it will still be Los Angeles against New York
Los Angeles and New York are the two most iconic and famous cities in the States; Hollywood vs. Broadway, Beverly Hills vs. Manhattan, West Coast vs. East Coast, but most of all, Yankees vs. Dodgers. This is the definitive matchup of the Major League which, from Friday, will see the two teams full of champions compete for a World Series full of emotions.
The Yankees got there by walking the Royals and Guardians, the Dodgers struggled slightly more against the Padres and Mets, but it matters relatively now. With the best of 7 games, the match promises to be very balanced and with two attacks that risk making all the games end in Over.
New York can count on the fearsome trio composed of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton e Juan Sotoas well as veterans like Anthony Rizzo and Gleyber Torres, having added 2B Jazz Chisholm from Miami at the trade deadline. The pitching department, led by ace Gerrit Cole, will count heavily on the very young Luis Gil and a bullpen that has been able to hold its own when called upon.
Los Angeles responds with superstar Shohei Ohtani, the probable MVP of the National League, followed by the versatile Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. There is also the power of Theoscar Hernandez and Max Muncy as well as catcher Will Smith; in short, here too a heavyweight lineup. More doubts on the mound for the Los Angelenos, with only Yamamoto offering certainty; the other starters Flaherty and Buehler have been in difficulty more than once during these playoffs, it will be a very important key to understanding for the entire duration of the series. The bookmakers side with the Dodgers, 1.80 to win the World Series, with New York quoted at 2.05.
NHL 2024-2025: The standings take shape
The Eastern and Western Conferences are starting to make sense, with all teams having played at least 5 games. Early season predictions quite respected at the moment, with the usual suspects at the helm: Florida, NY Rangers, Toronto and New Jersey battle it out, chased by the others in the Eastern Conference.
In the west, Winnipeg and Dallas lead the pack, followed by Calgary, Utah and Minnesota. Two teams that started with much more expectations than the results they are obtaining are in difficulty: Avalanche and Predators. If Colorado is at least coming off two consecutive victories after a negative start, Nashville is still winless after five games.
From the statistics you can already understand what the problem is; just ten goals scored and twenty-three conceded, a decidedly subdued roster for a team that aspired to at least a top-level position in the Conference. Tonight they have a chance to pigeonhole the first win against the Bruins convincing but not too much, Nashville’s victory is priced at 2.22 on NetBet*. Other teams to take as winners, the Oilers priced at 2.13 and Florida at 2.05.
NBA 2024-2025: starting with Celtics-Knicks and Lakers-Timberwolves
The NBA also restarts on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, with the champion Celtics opening the season at home against the New York Knicks. The NetBet* line sees Boston priced at 1.44, while Over 222.5 points is priced at 1.86. The Lakers will also be on the field against the revamped Minnesota Timberwolvesled by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert. Here the Minnesota franchise is favored 1.85 on the outright victory.
Between Wednesday and Thursday night instead many teams on the field; inspires the Magic’s upset priced at 2.05 against Miami, let’s also take the 76ers odds 1.70 against Milwaukee which starts a little below. The Mavericks’ debut will take place on Friday against the Wembanyama Spurs; at the moment there seems to be no story, but an over 231.5 quoted at 1.82 can be thought of.
*Quotes subject to change
