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The weekend is here and the forecast calls for showers of dollars. The NBA takes a break as we get to enjoy the All-Star festivities, but NCAA basketball has some crucial matchups this weekend and soccer gives us a full menu to select from.
Pick your spots, if I list multiple bets to begin a game pick what you can use as some books don't offer the same options. Don't press, play comfortably.
New Plays 2/19
UPDATED 134 CST
Liverpool / Bayern
Liverpool ML +127 5U
Liverpool Pk -155 DNB 5U
Over 2.5 Game 10U
Lewandowski goal 1U
Salah goal 1U
First half over 1 3U
Lyon/ Barcelona
Barca ML 5u
Parlay
Liverpool DNB
Barcelona Over 1 first half\
UPDATE 249 CST
Halftime
Livepool DNB 5U MAX
Barca Ml -110 5U
Previous plays
Netherlands
DEN HAAG VS PEC ZWOLLE
Over 2.5 5U
UPDATE
Eibar vs Getafe BTTS 2U
UPDATE 655 CST
Mexico Liga MX
Monterrey at Monarcas Morelia -
over 2.5 5U
Germany
Berlín vs Bremen
Over 2.5 BIG PLAY
Manchester City over 1.5 first half 3U
Argentina
GIMNASIA DE LA PLATA VS DEFENSA Y JUSTICIA
Over 2 3U
Uruguay Penarol vs Defensor Sporting Penarol ML 3First half over 1 2U
Game over 2.5 7U
Pick your spots
UPDATE 650 CST
Virginia ML 2nd half -2 5U
Dortmund -1 BIG play (lineups not what i wanted but still think they win)
Roma first half over 1 BIG
J. Sancho scores goal 1U
Roma -1 5U
Parlay 3U
Roma ML
Dortmund ML
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The No. 1 seed Houston Cougars (31-4) take on the No. 8 Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-8) in a highly anticipated second-round showdown of the NCAA Tournament. The Cougars, dominant in the Big 12 with a 22-1 record, bring the nation’s top-ranked defense to the court, while the Bulldogs, the West Coast Conference powerhouse, counter with one of the most efficient offenses in the country.
Defense vs. offense: The ultimate battle
Houston boasts the best defense in the Big 12, holding opponents to just 57.9 points per game on 38.1% shooting. The Cougars will be tasked with slowing down a Gonzaga squad that averages 84.6 points per game over its last 10 outings and shoots an impressive 50.1% from the field.
On the other side, Houston’s offense is averaging 72.1 points per game in its last 10 contests, a figure that will be tested against a Gonzaga defense allowing 67.6 points per game. The Cougars have a slight edge from beyond the arc, making 8.1 three-pointers per game compared to Gonzaga’s 7.3 allowed.
Key players to watch
For Houston, LJ Cryer has been the go-to scorer, averaging 15.2 points per game, while Milos Uzan has stepped up recently, contributing 14.7 points over the last 10 games. The Cougars will also lean on their defensive intensity and ability to force turnovers to disrupt Gonzaga’s rhythm.
Gonzaga is led by Graham Ike, who is averaging 17 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Khalif Battle has also been a key contributor, posting 15.3 points and 1.6 steals per game in the past 10 contests. The Bulldogs’ ball movement will be crucial, as they average 20.4 assists per game in their last 10 contests, a stark contrast to Houston’s 9.0.
Game outlook
Houston enters as a 5.5-point favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, with the over/under set at 140.5 points. If the Cougars can impose their defensive will and limit Gonzaga’s transition game, they stand a strong chance of advancing. However, if the Bulldogs find their offensive groove early, Houston may be in for its toughest test of the tournament so far.
Expect an intense, physical battle where the team that dictates the tempo will likely punch its ticket to the Sweet 16.