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The 2018 Rugby Championship Prediction Report

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The Rugby Championship is an annual competition which takes place in the Southern Hemisphere. It is currently contested between four nations: South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina. The latter were not always involved and the tournament was previously known as the tri-Nations before the South American side were invited to participate. The competition is operated by SANZAAR and although TV coverage is available throughout Europe, it is far more popular in the Southern Hemisphere. It is seen as the pinnacle of International rugby for the majority of these nations. There is plenty of history between these sides and the games are always highly competitive.

The event takes place across a two month period which typically begins in August and ends in October. This can alter depending on each of the country’s commitments. There are twelve matches played in total before a winner can be crowned. Each side will host three home games and travel to three away games.

New Zealand are the most successful side in the tournament and have won it on six different occasions. They accumulated the most points once again in 2018 which helped them wrap up a sixth success in the competition.

 

2018-19 Prediction Report

When the odds were released at the end of June, many rugby fans were unsurprised to see New Zealand’s name at the top of the betting. The All-Blacks have enjoyed a lot of success in this competition and also came into the 2018 event as defending champions.

Steve Hanson’s men arrived with plenty of expectation and they were priced up accordingly. They had a number of key players in their side and were given an 87.50% implied probability of success and many punters were keen to back them, even at a short price.

Near neighbours Australia were second in the betting and they came into the annual tournament with a 14.29% chance of success according to the probability and although the bookmakers were keeping them on-side, they weren’t confident of their chances. The Wallabies have enjoyed a lot of success in the competition but they had been overshadowed by their rivals in recent years and after some patchy form, they were deemed second best.

Behind them, South Africa were given an implied probability of 10.53% and were expected to challenge and be competitive throughout. They have a hugely talented squad and the bookies were being relatively cautious when it came to the Springboks.

Finally, the newest side to enter the tournament, Argentina were predicted to pick up the wooden spoon in 2018 and were given an implied probability of just 1.23%. They didn’t have the quality to compete and were priced accordingly.

There were very few changes in the betting during the build up to the event with New Zealand remaining at the summit and their implied probability of 87.50% did not budge ahead of the tournament getting underway in August 2018.

2018 Rugby Championship

New Zealand justified their short odds and high probability when triumphing at the 2018 Rugby Championship. They won five of their six games at the tournament accumulating 225 points in total and picking up four additional bonus points.

They were dominant throughout and despite slipping up against South Africa in Round 4, they always looked like securing the title.

The Springboks finished second with three wins from six whilst Australia managed just two victories and had to settle for third position. Argentina predictably finished last and collected just eight points although they did win twice.

There were 88 tries scored across the 12 matches and some very entertaining games played throughout the event. New Zealand are likely to enter the 2019 tournament as favourites once again and they are going to take some stopping.

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The Women’s Cross Country World Cup 2018-19 Prediction Report

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Cross country skiing is extremely popular and runs throughout the winter months. The cross-country World Cup is always a hugely competitive event and it runs from November through to March.

It begins in Finland and finishing in Quebec, Canada. It provides plenty of entertainment and drama throughout the four months and there are always plenty of twists and turns before the winner is crowned.

The 2018-19 season will the 38th edition although this year’s event will be interrupted by the World Championships, which are held in Austria.

It’s an event which collates the world’s best cross country skiiers and some of the biggest names in the sport will regularly fight it out for vitally important points. These points will be accumulated and will help move each competitor up the leaderboard.

Marit Bjorgen of Norway has the best overall record with 114 victories between 2000 and 2018 and is a long way ahead of fellow countrywoman Therese Johaug, who has just 48.

As well as Ruka and Quebec, other stages of the Cross Country World Cup are also held in Lillehammer, Davos, Oberstdorf and Falun. The race moves around Europe during the early months and regularly attracts thousands of spectators.

 

2018-19 Prediction Report

A number of big names are featured towards the top of the betting and it’s unsurprising to see Therese Johaug dominating the market. The Norwegian has been given an implied probability of 91.74% and has made a decent start to the campaign. Her recent performances have seen her increase her probability from 52.63% at the end of June. The three-time Olympic Gold medallist was successful in the first race of her comeback winning the 10KM in Ruka ahead of Charlotte Kaller. This saw her implied probability rise to 71.43% as punters moved quickly to back her for success this season.

It hasn’t all been plain sailing for Johaug who was defeated by fellow Norwegian Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg. She remains at just 9.09% in the prediction chart implying that she has a small chance of success this season.

At the beginning of 2019, with several events and stop-offs still to come, Johaug’s popularity hasn’t diminished and she remains top of the betting and still boasts a 91.74% implied probability of coming out on top.

The aforementioned Charlotte Kalla of Sweden is a consistent performer and is likely to remain strong throughout the World Cup. At the beginning of 2019, she had an implied probability of 10.00% and that has slightly decreased from 12.50% at the end of November. The Olympic Gold Medallist hasn’t won any of the first 13 events but has picked up two second places and a third and her inability to come out on top will be the main reason for her slight drop in the betting.

Another member of the Norwegian team, Heidi Weng is just ahead of Kalla and has been given a 11.11% chance of success this year. She’s trailing Johaug by a fair amount in the overall standings but there are still plenty of opportunities left in 2019.

 

 

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Heidi Weng was victorious last year, retaining her title and she finished the event at the top of the standings with 1476 points in total. She is prominent in the betting yet again but hasn’t been able to replicate those performances just yet. She dominated the distance events last season and accumulated the highest amount of prize money.

Ingvild Flugstad Oestberg finished third in the standings, just behind Jessica Diggins of the USA. The vastly experienced Marit Bjorgen could only end the competition in fifth. Charlotte Kalla was seventh with the Swede winning three of the events in November and December.

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The 2018 Juddmonte Stakes Prediction Report

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York racecourse is one of the most picturesque sporting venues in the North of England and it regularly stages top quality contests. One of the standout events on the Knavesmire is the Juddmonte International Stakes which is one of the most anticipated flat races of the year in the UK.
It is a Group 1 event which is run over one mile, two furlongs and 56 yards and it regularly attracts a top quality field. It has been in existence for over 45 years and carries a significant prize purse for winning connections. The Juddmonte is a major betting event for flat-racing enthusiasts and there are regular clues throughout the season which help punters formulate their bets on the race.
It is one of the last middle-distance contests of the season and has played host to big names such as Sea the Stars, Giants Causeway and Troy. Frankel was another hugely popular winner of the race when he triumphed in 2012. The race is typically held in August although this can occasionally shift depending on the race calendar.
Jockey Frankie Detorri has the most wins in this iconic race whilst trainer Sir Michael Stoute is the leading trainer in the Juddmonte.

 

 

Prediction Report
As expected, a hugely talented pool of horses were initially entered into the ante-post betting markets and punters were very keen to snap up the early value. Enable, Cracksman, Winx, Saxon Warrior and the Pentagon were all priced up at the top of the betting and proved extremely popular throughout June and July.
Enable was the early pacesetter and had the implied probability of 16.67% for the race at the end of June. Australian wonder-mare Winx and the ever-impressive Cracksman weren’t too far behind with an implied probability of 9.09% and they were followed by Saxon Warrior and the Penatagon who were both given a 3.85% chance of success in the Group 1 event.
With the world’s top two horses in the betting, horse racing fans were understandably excited and the market attracted plenty of interest from around the world.
Despite uncertainty about the participation of a number of these entrants, the general consensus was that any of the top three in the betting would win easily if they were to take to the Knavesmire.
Racing fans were salivating over the thought the previously unbeaten Winx coming over to the UK and she remained strong in the betting and remained at 9.09% throughout August but she was victorious at Randwick, creating history in the process and it soon became clear that she would remain in Australia for the remainder of 2018.
Enable continued to lead the way and remained strong in the betting during the build-up to the race with a strong 16.67% implied probability and was closely followed by Cracksman. Although Enable’s main aim appeared to be the Arc, connections remained tight-lipped on the possibility of an appearance in the Juddmonte.

 

2018 Result
With Cracksman and Enable heading to France instead, the 2018 Juddmonte betting opened up and it was a typically competitive affair.
Saxon Warrior could only come fourth under Ryan Moore’s guidance but wasn’t able to reach the winner of the contest, Roaring Lion.
The John Gosden-trained runner won by three and a quarter lengths and beat Poets Word and Thundering Blue. Benbatl and Without Parole were further down the field.
Roaring Lion went off second favourite and gained jockey Oisin Murphy his first Grade 1 success in the UK. His trainer described the win as “not a fluke”.

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Big Betting Sporting Events: The Super Bowl

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Sporting events don’t come much bigger and much grander than the Super Bowl. Held on an annual basis, this one-off contest brings the curtain down on the NFL season and is usually packed full of drama and excitement. The whole event is a showcase of US sport and entertainment with plenty of talk surrounding the half-time entertainment. It is watched around the world and is an event that is viewed by football fanatics and non-NFL fans-alike.

This annual Championship is played between the two sides who have made it through the NFL play-offs and it is a game which has been won by a number of different franchises over the years.

The event has a tremendous history and has been competed each year since it’s inception in 1967. The merger between the NFL and AFL was behind the creation of this monumental sporting event and it has slowly gained in popularity outside of the USA with each passing year. Commercial airtime is highly sought-after and companies will shell out huge amounts of money to feature their brand.

In America, it is considered an unofficial bank holiday and many sports fans will put the whole day aside to watch the build-up to the action. In the UK, it is also a hugely popular event but the time difference can often restrict the number of the viewers. It is also a huge betting event and the majority of the biggest bookmakers will have prices available throughout the season.

When and Where?

Although Super Bowl I was held at the end of January, the game tends to take place at the start of February, usually on the first weekend of the month. This has been the case since 2004 and it takes place exactly five months after Labor Day which signals the opening weekend of the NFL season.

The Super Bowl takes place at a different stadium each season with a variety of locations getting the chance to host this iconic event. The 2019 Super Bowl will be held at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The Popularity of the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is hugely popular around the world and provides an opportunity for NFL fans to enjoy a feast of entertainment.

It’s the most watched annual sporting event on TV alongside the UEFA Champions League Final. An estimated 111 million viewers tuned in last year.

What Betting Opportunities are Available?

There are hundreds of betting opportunities available ahead of the Super Bowl. Each bookmaker will have each of the team’s chances priced up at the start of the NFL season and they will change as the campaign progresses.

For the Super Bowl itself, there are thousands of different betting markets and special wagers available. It is also a hugely popular event for punters who like to bet in-play.

The markets aren’t just restricted to sport with additional markets focusing on the national anthem, outfit colour of the performer through to the words spoken by the commentary team.

Popular Betting Markets

Moneyline Betting

This is the simplest of all the markets but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a decent option. This is predicting which side will win the Super Bowl and add their name to trophy. Each Franchise will be priced up according to their chances and this will be based on history in the event, play-off form and head-to-head record. If your side triumphs, this will be paid out.  Prices can often be quite restrictive although they can shift depending on the weight of money in the market.

Points Spread

Although it isn’t as simple as the moneyline market, the points spread remains the most popular betting option for Super Bowl punters. This market will indicate how the bookmakers forsee each side’s chance of success. The minus (-) handicap will be attributed to the favourite and will offer them a headstart. For example, betting -5 on the Super Bowl favourite will require them to win by a six-point margin.

The plus (+) handicap will be available on the underdog and it requires them to stay within touching distance of the favourites. For example +5 on the underdogs would require them to lose by no more than four points.

Points Totals 

Another hugely popular betting market which doesn’t require either side to win the match. Bettors who don’t fancy nailing their colours to the mast can use this market to predict either a high-scoring or low-scoring encounter.

This market will be set by the bookmaker and will depend on the teams offensive record throughout the regular campaign.

Over 35.5 points would require at least 36 points to be scored by both teams combined in order to payout.

Prop Betting

Prop betting is very much an umbrella term for all of the other bets which have been priced up by the bookmakers. These can vary from individual player performance through the duration of the national anthem. There are hundreds of them available and each bookmaker will have various different options and lines.

Winning Margin 

This is a specific market which offers greater returns for predicting the winning margin. These can vary from 1-6 points through to 5-9 points and each bookmaker will have different options available.

Super Bowl MVP

The MVP market will also appear under prop betting and it is very popular with US punters. MVP (most valuable player) is awarded to the key player and it is voted for by the fans during the game as well as a panel of sporting broadcasters and experts. The quarterbacks are usually the shortest prices in this market.

Bobbys Big Betting Tips for the Super Bowl

  • Explore the different markets. The bookmakers now offer multiple markets and it is advised to take full advantage of the variety on offer. If you fancy a bet on the moneyline market, that’s perfectly acceptable but value can often be found elsewhere by exploring the prop betting options.
  • Don’t neccessarily write off the underdogs. In order to reach the Super Bowl, you have to be pretty special. The two teams will have won several games in a row by the time they reach the season finale and the final will see two in-form sides lock horns. Although the odds are likely to be stacked against the underdogs, it’s important to remember that they will not simply rollover and let their opponents win easily.
  • Experience can play a significant part. Some teams reach the Super Bowl for the first time and they can often be overrawed by the occasion. it is always advised to back teams with more experienced players and those teams who have several Super Bowls under their belts. With a huge crowd and so much riding on the event, it can be easy for players to underperform.
  • Two high-scoring teams don’t neccessarily lead to a high-scoring game. The Super Bowl is completely different to any other game during the regular season with two in-form sides sometimes cancelling one another out. Just because each side is offensively potent, it doesn’t always translate to the big game itself. Don’t fall into this trap.

 

Where can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

BBC will broadcast the Super Bowl in the UK and viewers can enjoy plenty of build-up to the showpiece online and on TV.

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BOBBY’S BEST WEEKEND BETTING EVENTS – 5TH-6TH JANUARY

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America Football – NFL – Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts

It’s the Wild Card round of the NFL play-offs and the Texans taking on the Colts is the first of my big betting events this weekend.

These AFC South rivals kick off the NFL play-offs and I cannot wait to start betting on this fascinating showdown. There really wasn’t much between this pair when they met during the regular and I expect this match-up to be a similarly tight affair.

For bettors, it could be a great opportunity to bet in-play as momentum could help swing this tie in either side’s favour. The Colts won here at the NRG Stadium at the beginning of December with quarterback Andrew Luck rushing 399 yards. They’ve won their last four matches and will be confident of sneaking past their divisional foes once more. Luck has 39 touchdowns this season and will be keen to add to that tally here. The Colts average around 27 points per game and I’ll be using that as a benchmark when placing my bets here.

The Texans were a streaky team and not neccessarily a side that I bet on regularly throughout the season but they were hard to beat here. The Colts do seem to have a hold over this opposition and it remains to be seen whether they can continue that good form at this crucial stage.

There is so much at stake and it’s a difficult game to call but that makes it a fascinating betting proposition. I am looking forward to exploring the different markets which will be available with the biggest bookmakers and I expect another tight match-up.

UK NFL fans can follow every single play-off match on Sky Sports Action

Football – FA Cup – Sheffield United v Barnet

I love the magic of the FA Cup and I always look forward to the third round of the competition. I have selected this match at Bramall Lane as my second big betting event as it involves the only non-league side left in the competition.

It’s been a tournament to oppose the underdogs so far and I’m predicting that Sheffield United will be popular in the pre-match betting but it won’t be straightforward for Chris Wilder’s side and that’s why it should be such a fascinating 90 minutes.

Barnet are an unpredictable side who are likely to cause the Blades some problems here and the neutral would love to see them book their place in the fourth round of the competition. Sheffield United have hit form in the Championship and it’s probably an unwelcome distraction from their play-off ambitions.

Watch out for team news in this tie with both Billy Sharp and David McGoldrick in sensational form and both of these two players could be heavily involved if they start. They form part of Sheffield United’s unpredictable attack and I’m looking forward to seeing them link up.

I’ve noticed that Barnet have tightened up lately and they’ve conceded just two goals in their last four National League games. Watch out for a late goal in this game and the disparity in fitness levels starts to take its toll.

It’s going to be a cracking FA Cup match-up and a brilliant betting event.

You can follow all of this weekend’s FA Cup action with BBC Sport 

Football – FA Cup – Newport vs Leicester

I’m dipping my toe back into the waters of the FA Cup for my third big betting event and this is the tie that caught my eye.

I remember Newport’s superb run in the competition last season under Mike Flynn and I’m expecting them to be similarly hard to beat at Rodney Parade this weekend. The pitch is not ideal for visitors and it’s part of the reason for their superb home record in League Two.

Last season they beat Championship outfit Leeds and held Spurs to a 1-1 draw here. Leicester will need to be sharp to avoid being dumped out of the competition by a side three tiers below them. The Foxes have been in excellent form recently and their 1-0 win at Everton will give them plenty of confidence coming into this fixture but this is a completely different proposition for Claude Puel.

These are the kind of fixtures that FA Cup thrives on and it will be interesting to see how the odds are formed. I’m expecting Leicester to be popular with punters this weekend but I’m not certain that it will be straightforward for the top flight outfit.

Spurs didn’t rest a huge amount of players last season with Harry Kane featuring in the tie and I expect Leicester to respect the competition however even with Jamie Vardy and Marc Albrighton in the side, they could struggle to contain a side who will be roared on by a passionate Welsh crowd.

I love the FA Cup and this fixture is the highlight of the weekend card. I can’t wait to bet on this showdown at Rodney Parade.

UK football fans can follow all of this weekend’s FA Cup action with BBC Sport 

American Football – NFL – Philadelphia Eagles vs Chicago Bears

Another fantastic play-off fixture takes place on Sunday night in the UK with the Eagles taking on the Bears. This is the second of my big betting events and it’s set to be a tremendous contest. I can’t wait to bet in-play on this one.

There was some concern over Nick Foles but he looks set to overcome his injury and start this game as quarterback for the Eagles. He took a heavy hit to the chest which made me wince but he has been signed off by the medical staff and his presence will play such an important role in the outcome of this fixture. With Carson Wentz still on the sidelines, it is imperative that the experienced quarterback is fit enough to take part here. He has the big-game experience which could tip the scales in their favour and former Superbowl MVP will be vital during the play-offs.

The Bears are heavily fancied for this play-off match-up but it will far from straightforward for them. These two haven’t met since 2017 with the Eagles emerging victorious in each of the last two meetings. The Bears lost 31-3 and will be determined to get revenge on their decorated opponents.

The Bears will be calling upon their excellent home form and it makes them difficult to oppose in this wild card meeting. It’s set to be a fascinating match-up and I’m looking forward to placing my bets on the NFL this weekend.

All of the NFL Play-Off games will be shown on Sky Sports Action in the UK

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Man City and Liverpool set for epic Eithad EPL duel

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Manchester City v Liverpool
Premier League
8.00 pm Thursday, January 3rd 2019
Sky Sports

It is nice to look ahead and see just what there is to get excited about over the coming week. There is the one standout sporting matchup that I have to dial straight into. That is, of course, the massive clash from the Etihad in the Premier League on Thursday night between Manchester City and Liverpool. Given the situation at the top of the EPL table, the pressure is huge. This is going to be some match to start the new year and the leading bookmakers have Man City as favourites at even money.

Did the game between them at Anfield earlier this season fail to really live up to its billing? Yes. It was a 0-0 draw and the two sides were both more interested in showing off their respective defensive strengths than anything else. That was important for Manchester City actually under the circumstance. They had struggled to contain a rampant Liverpool attack in both Premier League and Champions League meetings in the previous season. So it was a measured approach that both would have been happy with.

No-lose situation for City

Going into this one though, Manchester City may end up kicking themselves if they only manage a point in the fixture. The home advantage swings to the Citizens who are desperately trying to play catch up to the Reds in the title race. After a massive slump of form during December, the Citizens head into this top clash seven points adrift of league leaders Liverpool. If that gets stretched out to ten, then it’s hard to see City making that kind of ground up over the second half of the season.

City have gone W3 D3 in their last six games but responded on Sunday with a win over Southampton. But they again conceded and that is seven top-flight games now for Pep Guardiola’s men without a clean sheet. They don’t have one in five home games. Where has their defence gone? The last thing you need in taking on Liverpool, is a defence which is unsure of itself. But that is what City have and what they have to deal with. But of course, all teams have their blips and City do still boast a W9 L1 record in ten home games this season, averaging 3.5 goals per fixture.

Liverpool’s perfect balance

Liverpool remain undefeated for the season and they would be laughing all the way back to Anfield on Thursday night if that is still the state of play after this match. The top bookmakers have them at 12/5 odds to land the win. It has been a merry festive period from them having beaten Newcastle 4-0 on Boxing Day and then thumping Arsenal 5-1 at Anfield on Saturday. They were being picked at by pundits earlier in the season for adopting a more conservative outlook. They came out with more emphasis on defence than their all-out gung-ho attack of the previous season.

Boss Jurgen Klopp has gotten that tweak down to perfection now and the Reds are a defensive giant and the goals are starting to flow from them. The balance is just right. They have scored at least three goals in six of their last eight league games now. They have also posted an impressive W8 D2 L0 record away from home so far this season. It’s been all too easy at times for them this season. But if City need hope, the Redshave been held to away draws against Arsenal and Chelsea this season against other current top-four sides.

Who lands the telling blow?

Liverpool also lost heavily in a 5-0 loss at the Etihad in last season’s Premier League fixture. Manchester City know they need to push the case against Liverpool on Thursday. They have to make the most of this chance at home to slash the gap down to four points. The Citizens have to take the game by the scruff of the neck and they have the squad to do it. They play with fine margins at the best of times in terms of boldness and that sometimes leads to their mistakes at the back.

Liverpool are in some tremendous form though and you wonder what their approach will be. Will they be happy enough to just avoid defeat and keep their gap? Or will they be ruthless enough to stand up and drive on for the three points which sees them put one hand on the title? It is a fascinating setup. Nothing is going to change in terms of position at the top. But the points difference at the end of the day could be a huge indicator as to where the title is going to end up.

There is a big week of action for the start of 2019 and you can keep up to date with the latest live bets here

 

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Best Bets of the Day – Sunday December 30th 2018

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Crystal Palace v Chelsea
Premier League – 12.00 pm
Sky Sports

The Eagles found the blue wall of Cardiff too strong to break down at Selhurst Park on Boxing Day. They had to settle for a 0-0 draw. But that extended some good home form that the Eagles have put together lately. They are now unbeaten in three at Selhurst Park (W2 D1). So they have been scraping together points to get them away from the drop zone. Palace haven’t conceded in any of their last three home either.

So will Chelsea be able to break them? The Blues have had some indifferent form of late but have won their last two on the road. Those were back to back 2-1 successes over Brighton and Watford. They don’t have a clean sheet in four on the road though so will Palace be able to crack them? Chelsea start as 8/11 favourites at Selhurst Park with the leading bookmakers, leaving Palace out at 17/4 odds.

Southampton v Man City
Premier League – 2.15 pm
Sky Sports

Like most people, I can’t wait to see how Manchester City fare next. All of a sudden their season has fallen to ruin with three defeats in their last four games. There have been some poor defensive displays from them which has proved costly in losses against Chelsea, Crystal Palace and then at Leicester on Boxing Day. Can Pep Guardiola work his magic and get the Citizens back into the title race? I get the feeling that City will turn on the fireworks once again very soon and destroy an opponent. 

This trip to Southampton will heap pressure on them though, as City have lost their last two on the road. Southampton lost at St Mary’s against West Ham on Thursday. They have only collected the one home win all season long in the EPL but that was against Arsenal back in mid-December. So that proved that they are capable of pulling off a shock. They are 10/1 underdogs to pull off an ever bigger shock than that win over Arsenal. In doing so they would further dent Manchester City’s season. Which way will this go?

Bath v Leicester
Premiership Rugby – 3.00 pm
BT Sport

Bath haven’t been showing bad form at all lately with three wins in their last four Premiership games. The only blot on that copybook of recent form was a defeat at bottom side Newcastle back towards the end of November. Bath are favourites at 2/5 with the top bookmakers to get the home win at the Recreation ground on Sunday. Bath are on 23 points in the table which is level with their weekend opponents, Leicester.

The Tigers got a much-needed win over Harlequins last weekend. That was a boost for them as they were on a three-match losing streak before that. Their away form isn’t great with a five-match losing run on the road in all competitions. But they did get a win over Bath back in April in the Premiership. The margins may be very fine in this contest down in the south-west and a Bath -6 handicap is a general 10/11 price with the top bookmakers.

Jacksonville @ Houston
NFL – 5.00 pm
Sky Sports

If you are looking to take a dip into the NFL for Sunday night, wrapping up warm on a chilly winter’s night with a nice hot cocoa, then Sky are bringing live action from Texas as Houston face up to Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Jaguars are the top running team in the NFL this season but their lack of overall scoring power has been hurting them badly this season.

They are sat bottom of the AFC South and they take on the division leaders in the Texans on the weekend. The Texans have already clinched a playoff berth for the post-season. But despite such a strong season behind them, they did lose last time out against Philadelphia. They are favourites on home soil to the tune of 4/11 with the leading bookmakers. Can the Jaguars get some revenge for a 20-7 home loss against the Texans earlier this season?

There are plenty of bookmaker bonuses out there to take a look at, check out some of them here!