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The battlefield for next DPC Tour 3 contenders is BTS Pro Series S11. Imagine this a sneak peek at who will be competing in the final Tour. The rivalry between the DPC (2021-22) Tour 2 defeated squads is more thrilling than it appears. For one thing, the competitors include those who were unable to qualify for the Stockholm Major 2022. As expected, the BTS Pro Series Season 11 attracted many competitors, with 13 teams from Southeast Asia and the Americas competing. However, following the pivotal Phase 1 matches, just nine clubs will compete in Phase 2. Execration, Army Geniuses, and Motivate.Trust Gaming are among the notable prospects for the BTS Pro Series Season 11 Southeast Asia Phase 1 including beginner teams UD Vessuwan, Patriots, KOBOLDS, M Y, and Yangon Galacticos. Polaris Esports, Nigma Galaxy SEA, Neon Esports, Lilgun, and RSG are among the invited guests in Phase 2 seeding. Being a Polaris Esports supporter right now is quite unpleasant as they failed to advance for the Stockholm Major. Despite making their Division 1 premiere, Polaris is considered a top seed among DPC SEA competitors. Polaris, being the fourth-place team in DPC SEA Tour 2, poses the greatest challenge to the other teams. Their battle technique and synchronization astounded the audience. Polaris can provide better teams a run for their money even if their drafting and power balancing into the late game should be improved. It’s Neon vs Polaris today, May 3 at 7 PM! Bring on your A-game, and bet on the team you’re rooting exclusively at 747 Live! Want to have access to betting? Send us a message, and we’ll create your account in time for the game! Watch the BTS Pro Series Season 11 this week and next. 747 Live provides exclusive odds.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: BARCELONA: G | Marc-André Ter Stegen CB | Gerard Piqué, Ronald Araújo L FB | Jordi Alba R FB | Dani Alves C MF | Sergio Busquets L MF | Gavi R MF | Frenkie de Jong CF | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang LF | Ferran Torres RF | Ousmane Dembélé REAL MALLORCA: G | Sergio Rico CB | Antonio Raíllo, Martin Valjent LB | Brain Oliván RB | Pablo Maffeo CM | Salva Sevilla, Iddrisu Baba LM | Dani Rodríguez RM | Antonio Sánchez CF | Takefusa Kubo, Abdón Prats Crack open the cervezas as the wait is finally over, it is time for the La Liga clash between the two superstars with a bone to pick, Barcelona and Real Mallorca. Looking to garner points for the La Liga title, home team Barcelona is ready to welcome Real Mallorca at Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain for the upcoming match this Monday. The anticipated matchup is scheduled for 3 AM Philippine Standard Time on May 2, 2022. Let us take a look back at the performance of the red and blue home team to understand the stakes they are competing for. Per latest news, the results sheet for Barcelona is not looking good as they have suffered three out of four defeats in the past two weeks despite having the home advantage. Both players Martin Braithwaite and Oscar Mingueza have tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be joining the lineup for the Blaugranas. And the same goes for players Sergi Roberto, Sergino Dest, and Pedri who are unfortunately unavailable to play. Nonetheless, at this time, Barcelona is still in the running to win the La Liga title. They currently hold the second position with Sevilla FC in third place and Atletico Madrid in fourth. Giving them plenty to fight for. However, fate can only decide as Real Madrid only needs one point against Espanyol in their match this Saturday afternoon to secure the La Liga title. When we take a look over at Mallorca, players Jaume Costa, Aleksandar Sedlar and Dominik Greif will once again be unavailable, alongside suspended Vedat Muriqi which leaves room for Asian Football Confederation's Asian Young Footballer of the Year (2019), Kang-In Lee a spot in the forward area. Currently, Mallorca stands at 16th place, two points ahead of Granada, gaining momentum with two wins in their last three games. However, with Barca having won each of their last nine La Liga games against Mallorca, it is looking like the former has the strong suit. And we are seeing a 2-1 in favor of Barcelona. 3 AM (PST), Monday, 2 May 2022. Camp Nou Stadium Barcelona, Spain.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: LOS ANGELES DODGERS: C | Will Smith FB | Freddie Freeman SB | Gavin Lux S | Trea Turner TB | Justin Turner LF | Chris Taylor CF | Cody Bellinger RF | Mookie Betts DH | Max Muncy DETROIT TIGERS: C | Tucker Barnhart FB | Spencer Torkelson SB | Jonathan Schoop S | Javier Baez TB | Jeimer Candelario LF | Austin Meadows CF | Akil Baddoo RF | Robbie Grossman DH | Miguel Cabrera As if the beating from the Twins weren’t enough, just today for their first game, the Tigers took a whooping from the Dodgers in a 5-1 game at the Dodger Stadium. Yikes. This upcoming May 2, 2022, will be their last game for this series, and it’s not looking good for Detroit. 4:10 AM (PST) this Monday, baseball fans are going to want to get up early for this one. Let’s face it. As we follow the game series against the Minnesota Twins, it looks like Los Angeles will be the next to sweep the Tigers in all three games. If the Tigers want to win at all, they need to put their focus on Javier Baez because he’s the only one with relatively any potential to go against the Dodgers. Decent hitter, an appreciable defender, and is able to run the bases well, we could even go as far as saying he’s an outstanding defensive player. It just so happens that he’s stuck with greedy and inefficient management along with underwhelming teammates. Arguably one of the best teams, if not the best, in baseball while they’re against Detroit, it’s looking like an easy game for Los Angeles. There’s no turning a blind eye to this mismatch as Los Angeles already proved themselves too hot for the Tigers to handle. With their overflowing offensive talent, they managed to get an early lead today, and Detroit didn’t stand a chance. Overall, we don’t see the tides changing anytime soon. Los Angeles will dominate Detroit unless by some miracle the Tigers suddenly get their heads in the game together. The Dodgers just happen to be good at what they do, work well, and trust each other enough for phenomenal gameplay. Until then, the Dodgers and most of the teams in the MLB will be able to outperform the Tigers. Sorry, Tigers, that win record won’t be getting any higher by the end of this series. 4:10 AM, Tuesday, May 2, 2022. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: LOS ANGELES DODGERS: C | Will Smith FB | Freddie Freeman SB | Gavin Lux S | Trea Turner TB | Justin Turner LF | Chris Taylor CF | Cody Bellinger RF | Mookie Betts DH | Max Muncy DETROIT TIGERS: C | Tucker Barnhart FB | Spencer Torkelson SB | Jonathan Schoop S | Javier Baez TB | Jeimer Candelario LF | Austin Meadows CF | Akil Baddoo RF | Robbie Grossman DH | Miguel Cabrera Saturday, at 10:10 AM PST, the Detroit Tigers and the Los Angeles Dodgers will be facing off at the Dodger Stadium. With both teams on losing streaks (5 for Detroit; 2 for L.A.), there is immense pressure for either team to prove themselves for this upcoming weekend series. With a 6-12 record, the Tigers haven’t been playing their best, to say the least. The Tigers were obliterated by the Minnesota Twins, who are currently first in the American League Central, in a 7-1 game. Though if Detroit still has their spirit intact after that six-point difference, that’s pretty commendable. Home team Dodgers, on the other hand, although not as severe, are coming to this game after losing two out of three games in their matchups against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Both on a losing roll, how will they fare against each other? If we’re being honest, the Dodgers have the odds in their favor. 12 wins and 6 losses, the Los Angeles Dodgers are second in the National League West and fourth across the MLB. As the highest-scoring team in baseball with the best record in the majors, the power in their offense is living up to expectations. Besides that, they also have a run differential of +44, leading MLB alongside the San Francisco Giants. Paying attention to the visiting team, they’ve been in bad shape for the last couple of seasons. Second-lowest home runs in the MNL, a struggling .229 batting average, and a .316 slugging percentage, the Tigers are ironically being eaten alive. Placing within the bottom five in the entire league, going against the 4th highest will be quite the undertaking if they happen to follow through. It’s looking like L.A.’s losing streak will be cut short thanks to Detroit. The Dodger’s start to the season is more than promising, especially when put side-by-side with the Tigers. It’s hard to take the Tigers seriously after they essentially just handed Minnesota their win on a silver plate. If they seemingly forgot how to play baseball against the Twins, what more against the Dodgers, who are quite higher on the board. We’re counting on the Tigers to give us an interesting match at the very least, but if they really can’t, it’s always entertaining (though mean) to see the bigger kids take candy from a baby. 10:10 AM, Sunday, May 1, 2022. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA.

Winning this could mean one win away from a championship fight. For this main event, this feat is a dealbreaker for these fighters. On Monday, May 1st, Rob Font and Marlon Vera will be gracing the octagon in an attempt to showcase their skills and distinguish themselves from other fighters. Before we get into it, here are their stats: R. Font M. Vera 19-5-0 Standing Record 18-7-1 34 Age 29 1.73 m Height 1.73 m 61.2 kg Weight 61.2 kg 181.6 cm Reach 179.1 cm Box and strike. Font is known for his box and strike techniques that have collected him 19 wins with eight of those victories ending by knockout. Being a UFC fighter since 2014, he’s established his stature against the likes of Cody Garbrandt, Sergio Pettis, and Ricky Simon. On the contrary, the younger opponent Vera has a Brazilian jiu-jitsu style. Unlike Font’s box and strike methods, Vera usually finishes off his fights any way he can, which is an advantage to a certain degree as his techniques cannot be anticipated. Out of his 18 victories, eight of which ended by submission and seven by knockout. Being in the UFC since 2014 like Font, he’s defeated Sean O’Malley, Frankie Edgar, and Davey Grant. This bantamweight fight is a true marvel to see; with both fighters being good strikers and decent wrestlers, it’s a tough call for everyone watching. Without a doubt, Font will probably be met with more respect and accommodation from Vegas as this is his third straight main event as opposed to Vera’s first. Ultimately, and dare we say surprisingly, we see Vera winning by decision. As this is his first-ever UFC main event, we can expect he has done his homework extraordinarily well, and it’s where his advantage comes into play. We all know Font goes in for the kill and will aim for a knockout, but Vera doesn’t have a particular play to watch out for even when Font is admittedly the better striker. Beg to disagree? Let’s all watch tomorrow’s match and see for ourselves at the UFC Apex, but we’re still pretty sure Vera will take this home. 7 AM, Sunday, May 1, 2022. UFC Apex, Las Vegas, NV.

CompLexity Gaming and MIBR will compete in the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2022 North America on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 1:30 AM. CompLexity Gaming makes its BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2022 North America performance after qualifying for the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 challengers’ stage. The North American squad is having a great season and performs to reach its primary objectives in the current season, ensuring its involvement in the scenario's biggest competition, the Major, as well as accomplishing the classification for IEM Dallas 2022 by defeating Godsent, which will be performed in June this year. MIBR, on the contrary, makes his BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2022 North America debut upon qualifying for the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 challengers' stage. The Brazilians are as well having a wonderful time, with three wins in the three initial rounds of the RMR over 9zTeam, paiN Gaming, and Imperial e-Sports; they will fight in the main stage of the competition, having lost only in the battle for first position to Furia eSports, forcing them to enter the challenger's stage. Both groups are heading through comparable phases in their careers as evidenced by this game. Rookies with a lot of energy are taking over the top spots in the tournament's main competitions, shocking some of the world's strongest teams. Nevertheless, in my point of view, MIBR is still a top choice in the battle because its gamers have a powerful game experience, handling to overturn numerous clutch circumstances or that are at a vulnerable position of players in the round. As a result, we believe MIBR will win the match. Even if we assume the Brazilians will win, the technical inclusivity in this matchup is indisputable, with all ten participants playing at a high level on a regular basis. Based on the teams' recent winning streaks, we're likely to have a series determined by the third map.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: C | Brayden Point LW | Ondrej Palat RW | Nikita Kucherov LD | Victor Hedman RD | Mikhail Sergachev G | Andrei Vasilevskiy COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS: C | Boone Jenner LW | Patrik Laine RW | Jakub Voracek LD | Zack Werenski RD | Andrew Peeke G | Elvis Merzlikins Over the last three games, it is noticeable that the back-to-back defending champion, Tampa Bay Lightning, may be rounding into playoff form since they defeated worthwhile opponents. The Lightning has surely been dominating their past few games, and they have become far more engaged at this point. However, the team should watch out for the Blue Jackets who currently have the fifth-highest goals against rate in this season’s league. Despite this fact, Columbus has not been having the greatest defense lately which allowed numerous goals against throughout the season. Starting off, the Columbus Blue Jackets currently has a record of 36-37-7 which ranks them 6th in the Metropolitan Division. The team has not been favored by the odds lately, only winning one out of their last five games. They continue in enabling several goals against with a controlled play to only 44.73 expected goals rate all throughout April 2022. The Blue Jackets have been struggling lately due to several injured players. Scoring leader Jakub Voracek with 99 points, 5 goals, 54 assists, and 21 PPA, along with Patrik Laine’s 26 goals, 5 PPG, and 167 saves, gives hope for Columbus to push through against the seemingly stronger Tampa Bay. The Tampa Bay Lightning has a record of 50-22-8 which places them 3rd in the Atlantic Division and 9th in NHL. They managed to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 8-1, before winning over the Predators, 6-2. Additionally, the Lightning ended Florida’s 14-game win streak with an 8-4 win on the road. Scoring leader Steve Stamkos is all out in carrying the team with his 101 points, 39 goals, 62 assists, and 16 PPG. We also expect Brian Elliott to be effective, even quietly, for the upcoming match. Even though the Blue Jackets were able to win over Edmonton last April 26, it is clearly safe to say that the Tampa Bay Lightning will be striking hard on them. The key stats show that the Lightning is more prepared compared to the Blue Jackets. When Tampa Bay starts to build their momentum, we can only expect a multi-goal Lightning win. Thursday, April 29, 7 AM PST, Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: MONTREAL CANADIENS: C | Nick Suzuki LW | Cole Caufield RW | Rem Pitlick LD | Alexander Romanov RD | David Savard G | Sam Montembeault NEW YORK RANGERS: C | Mika Zibanejad LW | Chris Kreider RW | Frank Vatrano LD | Ryan Lindgren RD | Adam Fox G | Igor Shesterkin It’s the better New York NHL team against Montreal— it’s the New York Rangers against the Montreal Canadiens. This Thursday, the clash is taking place at the Madison Square Garden, courtesy of New York. 7:30 AM in Philippine Standard Time. We’re going to have to get up early for this one. If you haven’t placed your bets, then you’ve come to the right place. Here’s what we think. November 17, 2021 was the last matchup of the two Eastern Conference teams with a 3-2 game in favor of the New Yorkers. Coach Gerard Gallant said back then how the players are starting to form chemistry, and it’s safe to say that they’ve cultivated that chemistry very well. We say this as the Rangers have now racked up a 51-22-6 record, getting them up to the second place in the Metropolitan Division and eighth in the league. Left-wing Chris Kreider and goaltender Igor Shesterkin are also among the top score leaders in the league; Kreider being the third-best in goals, and Shesterkin being the top goaltender with his GAA of 2.03 and .936 SVPCT. They got the chemistry; they got the talent, and smooth sailing is more than expected from them. On the other hand, the Canadiens are facing a losing streak of nine. 32nd in the entirety of NHL with 20-49-11. Objectively the worst team in the league this season, Montreal has been struggling for quite some time now. Trying hard to go back to their glory days when they were still able to accumulate 24 championships, it seems they’re not trying hard enough. It’s not just lacking talent because some players showed many potentials such as Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Brendan Gallagher, but that potential was not nurtured, and their progress has even taken a step back. New players also are not living up to the talent that left, and now they’ve lost too much, too quickly. As the season is coming to an end with only two games left for them, it’ll be harder for them to climb up from the pits of the league. The only way they can escape now is by winning their last two games with the Ranger and Panthers and outranking the Arizona Coyotes as they tie at 51 points. To cap this off, we’re seeing a clear winner with these odds and that’s the Rangers. Montreal has been dragged through the mud this season. While it’s unfortunate, it’s a reality for them. The Rangers have their heads in the game right now, and it’s unlikely for Montreal to break their losing streak at this point in the season. Ultimately, this game will be another David and Goliath matchup, but Goliath turns out victorious regardless, sorry Montreal. However, miracles exist, and the only way to find out is to watch this exciting game. 7:30 AM, Thursday, April 28, 2022. Madison Square Garden, New York, NY.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: BOSTON BRUINS: C | Patrice Bergenon LW | Brad Marchand RW | Jake DeBrusk LD | Matt Grzelcyk RD | Charlie McAvoy G | Linus Ullmark FLORIDA PANTHERS: C | Aleksander Barkov LW | Mason Marchment RW | Claude Giroux LD | Ben Chiarot RD | MacKenzie Weegar G | Sergei Bobrovsky Gather round, hockey fans and enthusiasts alike! This upcoming feat will definitely be one to watch out for as it’s the Florida Panthers (57-16, first in the Atlantic) vs. the Boston Bruins (49-25, fourth in the Atlantic). Boston has the pleasure of being the home team as the game will be held at the TD Gardens, 7 AM sharp this Wednesday, April 27. Left-wing player Jonathan Huberdeau leads Florida as they fly to Boston. Three points below the Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid at 118, Huberdeau is the second-highest score leader in the NHL with 115 points, scoring 30 goals and 85 assists. Truly a force to be reckoned with, the Bruins are definitely feeling the heat now as game day inches closer. What’s it like for Boston? The Bruins are 29-16 in the East, fourth in the Atlantic but eighth in the Eastern Conference with 8.3 points per game, averaging 3.1 goals and 5.3 assists. As for their lead scorer, Charlie McAvoy is a strong contender that can play well on both ends of the ice and is good enough to go against the “bigger” teams in the NHL. For the Panthers, reigning above the entire National Hockey League with 120 points, you’d think it’s an easy bet, but they just suffered a terrible loss against Tampa Bay Lightning. In a 4-8 game, the Lightning demolished the Panthers Florida and their 13-game winning streak. It’s looking brighter and brighter for the Bruins. After all, every team has their off days. Alas, we’ve come to a conclusion. As optimistic as we want to be for Boston, Florida’s horrendous loss to Tampa Bay is a bad omen for them. The Panthers will be doing their best to cover up that blunder, and unfortunately, they’re their next game. We just hope it won’t be too devastating of a loss for the Bruins. Catch the game this Wednesday, at 7 AM through ESPN+ for full coverage. 7 AM, Wednesday, 27 April 2022. TD Garden, Boston, MA.

On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at 10:30 p.m. Philippine time, ENCE eSports and the Copenhagen Flames will compete in the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2022 Europe. Both sides will give it their all to win, which means they will employ the greatest techniques in the Pistol's round, as well as well-placed smoke grenades and outstanding armed rounds. Ence eSports makes an early appearance in the showdown by qualifying for the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 Challengers Stage. The European squad is in a terrific place right now, having won the vice championship of the ESL Pro League Season 15 and secured a seat in the scenario's biggest competition, the Major, by overcoming some of the top teams in the world. Despite not competing in the legends stage, the team advanced with three victories and one defeat, dropping by two maps to the Ninjas in Pyjamas in the third-place race. The Copenhagen Flames, on the other side, are in the match after advancing for the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 Legends Stage. By displaying a competitive level in the European RMR B, the Danes shown that they are among the finest in the league. They defeated the teams who came their way in the three matches they participated. This matchup should be the most evenly matched of the first day of BLAST, with two teams in fantastic form on the servers and displaying a high level of performance. Nevertheless, we should also consider ENCE's outstanding success in ESL Pro League Season 15, the most recent Tier S competition, in which they finished runner-up after defeating fantastic teams such as Faze Clan, Team Vitality, Outsiders, and NiP. Our prediction is that ENCE eSports will win the match. Although you trust Ence's game triumph, there's a good possibility this best of three will feature three maps. The Copenhagen Flames will be able to pick among vertigo and mirage; both of which offer significant advantages in terms of harnessing their rival. While ENCE, they can choose nuke, which they have used 86 percent of the time throughout the last games they've played, even facing the best teams in the world. As a result, we have a strong suspicion that the showdown will have more than 2.5 maps.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS: C | Dylan Strome LW | Alex DeBrincat RW | Patrick Kane LD | Alex Vlasic RD | Seth Vlasic G | Kevin Lankinen PHILADELPHIA FLYERS: C | Kevin Hayes LW | Scott Laughton RW | Travis Konecny LD | Ivan Provorov RD | Ronnie Attard G | Martin Jones The puck drops at the United Center on Tuesday, April 26 at 8:00 AM for Chicago Blackhawks versus the Philadelphia Flyers. Four points apart in the entire league, we can anticipate a close game between the two. While it’s definitely not a game everyone will be waiting for, it will definitely be interesting to see. Why? Read on below. On the board, the Blackhawks hold the higher ground. 7th in the Central Division, the team has won 26 games and lost 42, earning them 63 points. It is not impressive to say the least but better against the Flyers’ 24-43 record. However, in the 31 times they’ve gone head to head, Chicago has only bested Philadelphia nine times, leaving the Flyers to win the other 22. The modern-day Chicago Blackhawks has more than its fair share of issues in the league. Inefficient play in both home games and visiting games, racking up 42 losses, it's difficult to see this team going anything higher than 27th in the tournament rankings. Averaging 2.6 goals and 3.6 goals against per match, it’s a good thing they’re up against a team that’s objectively worse than them in numbers. Coming in at 29th place in the NHL, the Philadelphia Flyers team has collected 43 defeats and only a measly 24 victories. Placing a little below Chicago at 29th, their team statistics shows 27 powerplay goals and a 75.3 penalty kill percentage. Then again, as underwhelming as they are, the Philadelphia is somehow still getting wins. They’re a pleasant surprise every now and then. With this brief analysis of the game, we’ve managed to pick our bet. With grievances from their most recent loss to the Flyers, the Blackhawks will be making sure they put up a fight this time around. It’ll be a close game for sure, especially with how Philly’s Cam Atkinson and Carter Hart are playing right now; the Blackhawks are already probably sweating. What evens this out is Hart and Atkinson are currently out so that window of opportunity will fuel Chicago’s spirit. The Blackhawks’ main scorers are very much well, and for that, they have the advantage. It’s Chicago for this one, folks, but the sure way to go is to watch the game and see for yourself. 8 AM, April 26. 8 AM (PST), Tuesday, April 26, 2022. United Center, Chicago, IL.

PSGLGD has sailed over the league stages with an undefeated 6-0 record. Team Aster has shaken from a funk and been handed a wake up call in a few matches, but they aren't in jeopardy of losing out at all. They are now in joint-second place, and a victory will propel them into the second spot. It's a battle of wits versus showmanship. Who will be the last one standing in the end? Monet and Ori, both famous figures to someone who has monitored the Dota-2 scene in China, are among Aster's seasoned players. In previous DPC tours, Aster has been a frequent participant. They aren't a squad that hangs around in the middle of the table waiting for a break. When they sense an opportunity, they usually take it. This time around, things appear to be the same. PSG LGD are still the unquestioned leaders of China's Dota-2 competition. After defeating RNG in a one-sided match, they were crowned victors of the 2022 Dota Pro Circuit Winter tour regional final (3-1). PSG LGD is one of the few teams to retain their full lineup from the prior season. The foundation of the team hasn't changed, and it's the original one that won the Aegis of Champions. It was also an outstanding performance. Over the regional league stage, they went 7-0, earning the top seed for the regional final, wherein they held off a strong battle from EHOME ultimately winning in the end. In the upper bracket final, they defeated a resurgent RNG, headed by Somnus, Chalice, and xNova, in two consecutive matches before defeating them in the big finale. There have been echoes of that dominant run this time around as well. Will things turn out differently this time? Watch as PSG.LGD and Aster will rival and try to steal the win against each other today, April 24 at 6 PM. Don’t miss this out. Place your bets exclusively at 747 Live. Let us help you create an account. DM us right now!

RNG is now in second place and has shown sufficient grit in the league stage to reinforce the message of their ability. They face a similarly devastating and excellent team in Xtreme Gaming, who also have a comparable record, with a 4-2 record. On theory, this appears to be a matchup of equals. It's a battle amongst two exciting teams. Nineteen of the 32 games were won. A 59.38 percent chance of winning. The numbers are impressive for RNG, with a kill-to-death percentage of little over one and 54.75 assists, but stats alone doesn't tell the whole story. Can they transform that to on-field success? This is basically a game in which the winner is assured a spot in the major. RNG will be resentful of their defeat to Team Aster. It wasn't only a defeat, but a humiliating one as well, considering it was their second in the championship. In addition, Xtreme Gaming is coming off a loss against PSG LDG in their recent game. Now it's a must-win game for both teams, and with a major on the line, it takes on even greater importance. Remember that these games are being played online rather than in person for the time being till the league phase is completed. Aside from tons of DPC points and significant spots, USD 205,000 is on the line. Who do you think will have the advantage in today's match, April 24 at 3 PM? Want to bet but got no account yet? It’s alright mate; we got you! Just send us a message, and we’ll create an account for you in an instant.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS: C | Auston Matthews LW | Michael Bunting RW | Mitchell Marner LD | Morgan Reilly RD | TJ Brodie G | Jack Campbell WASHINGTON CAPITALS: C | Evgeny Kuznetsov LW | Alex Ovechkin RW | Tom Wilson LD | Martin Fehervary RD | John Carlson G | Vitek Vanecek After April 14’s defeat to the Maple Leafs in Toronto, Ontario, the Capitals will be fighting for redemption on home ice this Monday, April 25, 2022. Bright and early, 7 AM (PST), the Toronto Maple Leafs are set for a matchup against the Washington Capitals. If you’re looking to know what to expect from this coming match, read on. Following their last matchup of 7-3 in favor of the Maple Leafs, the Capitals have gone on to win three of their last four matches. The Washington natives did not waste time in picking up the pace, leaving no time for sulking regardless of how devastating their loss was. This resilience has earned them the fourth spot in the East’s Metropolitan Division with 44 wins, 23 losses, and 11 OTL, ultimately securing a playoff position for their team. The Maple Leafs, on the other hand, make Toronto proud as they place second in the Atlantic Division with 51 wins, 21 losses, and 6 OTL. With 108 points, this Toronto team is currently third in the entire league ties with the Carolina Hurricanes. Both teams are proficient in their own right, but how are they looking against each other? If we take a look on paper, the Maple Leafs are at an advantage. With a Goals For per Game at 3.83, Shots per Game at 34.7, Power Play Goals of 61, Power Play % at 27.5, and Short Handed Goals at 13, Toronto outweighs Washington in these numbers among others. Where it gets interesting is with player injuries. Toronto has two players on their injury report as of the moment: defender Jake Muzzin and center Auston Matthews. Matthews is Toronto’s ace. The injury and possible absence of Matthews could even out this game, especially if the Capitals went ham with preparation. However, the Capitals can’t be too complacent yet. The Maple Leafs player is under day-to-day, so his probability of coming back on the ice increases each day. Now, what will it be? If we stick to the numbers, the Maple Leafs will take it home, but our gut says it’s the Washington Capitals for this one. After Toronto cut their winning streak of 4 short, there’s a certain bitterness that we sense, and that bitterness has played a big part in their preparation for this game. Washington has the caliber and the talent to make vengeance possible, and we definitely see it coming. 7 AM, Monday, 25 April 2022. Capital One Arena, Washington, DC.

ARSENAL G | RAMSDALE Aaron 32 RB | Gabriel 6 CB | WHITE Ben 4 CB | Cedric 17 LB | TAVARES Nuno 20 R MF | SAKA Bukayo 7 C MF | ELNENY Mohamed 25 C MF | XHAKA Granit 34 L MF | SMITH ROWE Emile 10 CF | NKETIAH Eddie 30 MANCHESTER UNITED DE GEA David 1 | G DALOT Diogo 20 | RB MAGUIRE Harry 5 | CB VARANE Raphael 19 | CB TELLES Alex 27 | LB MCTOMINAY Scott 39 | R MF MATA Juan 8 | C MF Hannibal 46 | L MF RONALDO Cristiano 7 | RF SANCHO Jadon 25 | LF Matchweek 34 for Premiere League is under way with Manchester United facing Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, London this 23rd of April 7:30 PM UTC. There is a race for both teams to break for fourth as Premiere League rounds up to a close. Bet on the team that will head for the finals, but read our match analysis first to know which team has what it takes! Arsenal stands at 5th with a standing of 18W-3D-11L while Manchester United just lingers way past at 6th with 15W-9D-9L. Both teams’ performance this season has put them a square beyond the top contenders with Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham dominating the top 4. This next match proves crucial for both teams as Arsenal defends their stake for 5th (and possibly go over Tottenham’s standing while Manchester United pick themselves up to offset the 3 PT score difference and win (for starters). Eddie Nketiah is Arsenal’s offense leader in the recent matches. While his performance remains inconsistent despite having recent wins, the Gunners are rooting for his presence to dominate the field. Possible lineup for central midfield either rules out Mohamed Elneny or Sambi Lokonga, but with Thomas Partey ruled out, recent developments can lead to Elneny leading center defense. Alongside Nketiah, assists have been active for Bukayo Saka who scored 13 goals and 6 assists this season. On Manchester United’s side, Jordan Sancho has been underperforming with 5 goals and 5 assists. The young striker fairs incomparably low to forward striker Cristiano Ronaldo. After the passing of his son, it is still unknown whether Cristiano Ronaldo will return this matchweek. On the backline, Nuno Tavares, Gabriel, and Cedric have a lot to prove after a failed defense against Southampton last weekend. At around 80-85% pass completion for all defenders, Arsenal’s defense remains formidable against Manchester United. This is for Premier League Matchweek 34 between Arsenal and Manchester United. Catch the action live this Saturday 23rd of April 07:30 PM UTC. Follow premierleague.com for the latest information and updates.

The spring season of the Dota Pro Circuit 2021/22 is coming to a conclusion. Only one week left until the league's culmination, which will determine which teams will compete in the ESL One Stockholm Dota Major 2022 and who will stay at home. For most locations, the broad scenario has already been clear: both favorites and outsiders have been recognized. We certainly know which leaders will undoubtedly attend the spring major. Their precise arrangement within the regions, however, will not be known until the DPC last week. The duel featuring BOOM Esports and Team SMG is the last game in Southeast Asia. It will take place on April 21st at 6 PM. BOOM Esports has been invited; hence, this match is unimportant to them. However, the team will play at its fullest in order to finish the season on the first line of the bracket and earn as many DPC points as possible. If T1 defeats Fnatic, this match will be meaningless for Team SMG. However, if Team SMG defeats BOOM Esports, a rematch will be held for the opportunity to compete in the major. After beating Fnatic (2-1) on Saturday, BOOM ESPORTS will compete in the Stockholm Major. Boom Esports hit the ground running in Game 1 with a 10K gold advantage by the 30th minute, thanks to pick-offs from Timothy "Tims" Randrup's Monkey King and Erin Jasper "Yopaj" Ferrer's Storm Spirit. Boom Esports has joined Fnatic as Southeast Asia's top esports team delegates to the Stockholm Major in May, as well as a portion of the current DPC Tour's top seed. After sweeping Team SMG last Wednesday, Fnatic had already secured the first ticket to Sweden. The BOOM Esports vs. Team SMG Dota 2 match is part of the Dota Pro Circuit Southeast Asia competition. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. today, April 21st. The game will be played in a best-of-three format.

Will this be a repeat of 2016, with Barangay Ginebra winning the championship in Game 6 by closing in on its 3-2 lead? Or will it be a rerun of 2017, with Meralco securing a three-win tie and establishing a dramatic winner-take-all finale? The title-hunting Gin Kings and the beleaguered Bolts throw everything at one another in tonight's sixth match to promote their own causes in their struggle for the 46th PBA Governors' Cup diadem, with history divided on the result of comparable scenarios. The coronation night might be tonight, April 22 as Barangay Ginebra plays against Meralco in Game Six of their best-of-seven championship series at the Smart Araneta Coliseum at 6 PM. Ginebra had two opportunities to take the series; however, Gin Kings coach Tim Cone intended to wrap things up today to avoid having to play a winner-take-all Game Seven versus a hungry Bolts squad. The Gin Kings will rely on their championship expertise yet again, and the remaining members of the team, headed by two-time Best Import Award winner and four-time league champion Justin Brownlee, Scottie Thompson, and seasoned LA Tenorio, will attempt to challenge themselves one more time to get the job done. Brownlee, currently a beloved player, is on his path to greatness after leading the Gin Kings to their first victory since the Tim Cone period with his stunning buzzer-beating three-point shot that brought Ginebra its first title. Brownlee is aiming for his fifth championship with the Gin Kings and his fourth versus the Bolts in the Governors' Cup. As he became the first import to make 400 three-point shots in the PBA, he established his reputation as one of the best imports in the league's history. He has an opportunity to break yet another record on Wednesday as he is just nine points shy from overtaking "The Black Superman" Billy Ray Bates for fifth place all-time among PBA imports. Brownlee leads all players in the series in scoring (29.8 points) and assists (6.6). Thompson is also a strong supporter of his. Thompson, who is usually considered a role player, has upped to be one of the team's top players in this competition. The newly-minted Best Player of the Conference has nailed dagger buckets to calm multiple outbreaks by the Bolts in the Gin Kings' previous two games. The experienced guard seems to have been on and off throughout the series, but he had a big performance in Game Five, scoring 10 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Arvin Tolentino and Christian Standhardinger, the Gin Kings' hidden superstars, also contributed, with both players scoring in double figures last Sunday. Tolentino had 16 points, four triples, and seven rebounds while Standhardinger had 13 points and seven rebounds. In order to produce a rematch, the Bolts must restrict Ginebra's firepower.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: CHELSEA Goalkeepers and Defenders: GK | Edouard Mendy CB | Trevoh Chalobah CB | Thiago Silva CB | Antonio Rudiger Wing-backs & Midfielders: RWB | Reece James CM | N’Golo Kante CM | Ruben Loftus-Cheek LWB | Marcos Alonso Forwards: RF | Kai Havertz ST | Timo Werner LF | Mason Mount ARSENAL GK | Aaron Ramsdale RB | Cedric Soares CB | Ben White CB | Gabriel LB | Nuno Tavares Midfielders: DM | Albert Sambi Lokonga DM | Granit Xhaka RM | Bukayo Saka AM | Martin Odegaard LM | Emile Smith Rowe Forward: ST | Gabriel Martinelli Arsenal take on the road as the unfortunate foes of Chelsea on Thursday, April 21 as they attempt to redeem themselves after three consecutive losses in the Premier League. So far, the Gunners have lost four out of their last five Premier League games. The Blues are currently enjoying the eight-point gap from those aiming for a top-four finish, which they have gained over securing their place in the FA cup final on the weekend. This might just be the finishing touch for their qualifications to the Champions League next season with a win. Last Sunday, Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace in an effort to set up an FA Cup final against Liverpool. They beat Real Madrid in midweek prior to that, closely exiting the Champions League. Thomas Tuchel’s men were able to win 9 games out of 11 which only proves that Chelsea’s form has been decent. The team has also scored 11 goals in their last 3 games, with Kai Havertz scoring in four out of his last five league matches. Romelu Lukaku and Reece James managed to strike in a 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture across the capital which put Arsenal’s 3-game win streak to an end. Starting off with the positive side for Arsenal, they have lost only one of the previous five meetings with Chelsea which gained them four points from their last two matches in west London. Unfortunately, the Gunners will most likely be outgunned by the buoyant Blues in the upcoming match. Losing 1-0 at Southampton last Saturday and having their third defeat, the recent Arsenal is not exactly fit for Champions League. Arteta is considering a formula that fans have been suggesting– moving Gabriel Martinelli into a central role and Emile Smith Rowe back in on the left-hand side. With Martinelli’s 5 goals, 3 assists, and Smith Rowe’s 9 goals and 2 assists, the reeling Arsenal might be able to turn things around. Despite Arsenal’s efforts to end their three-game skid, they might show shakiness for the upcoming match especially since Chelsea’s form is currently better than the Gunners. Arteta’s men have been inconsistent ever since the international break, so we can only see Tuchel’s men ending up as winners for this game. Thursday, April 21, 2022, Stamford Bridge, London, England

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: NEW YORK ISLANDERS C | Brock Nelson LW | Anders Lee RW | Anthony Beauvillier LD | Zdeno Chara RD | Noah Dobson G | Ilya Sorokin FLORIDA PANTHERS C | Sam Bennett LW | Carter Verhaeghe RW | Anthony Duclair LD | Ben Chiarot RD | MacKenzie Weegar G | Sergei Bobrovsky The New York Islanders brace themselves as they take on the rising Florida Panthers with a 10-game winning streak and an average of staggering 5.3 goals per game through the stretch. While the Panthers are hopeful for an extended playoff run, the Islanders have officially been eliminated from the postseason race after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs at 4-2. Both clubs have met twice this season, with the Panthers emerging victorious almost effortlessly. So far, the New York Islanders have not had the best season with a record of 35-31-9, and nothing to look forward to in the playoffs. The team is 5th in the Metropolitan Division, with 28 shots and 42 hits, with 27 faceoffs won and 46 penalty minutes. Ilya Sorokin is showing to be one of NHL’s top goalkeepers with a .927 save percentage in his second NHL season, 2.31 goals against average, and 12.1 goals saved above expected. The team can only hope that Sorokin can carry them, especially since over the last ten games, the Islanders have been the 4th worst club in NHL in terms of controlling expected goals at 5-on-5 with 42.69%. With Semyon Varlamov on the sidelines due to illness, Sorokin will most likely start for the fifth time. Unlike the Islanders, the Florida Panthers have consistently and expectedly triumphed over their opponents. They are 1st in the Atlantic Division with a record of 54-15-6, 36 shots, 26 hits, 26 faceoffs won and 9 penalty minutes. The team was able to win 10 games in a row, and it is clear that they would not let the Islanders break their streak. They have won the last two games against the Islanders by 6-1. Sergei Bobrovsky and Spencer Knight have been splitting the workload in the Panthers’ last four games, with Knight earning the win against Detroit. Hopefully, Bobrovsky will earn the win for the upcoming game. Without a doubt, the Florida Panthers should win with no unnecessary nerves. The advantages of the Panthers are obvious to anyone, especially since Islanders’ Sorokin might have difficulty in carrying the team’s recent poor expected goals percentage which might just bring an 11-winning streak to Florida. Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 7:30 AM (PST). UBS Arena, Elmont, New York.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: SEATTLE KRAKEN C | Matty Beniers LW | Ryan Donato RW | Jordan Eberle LD | Vince Dunn RD | Adam Larsson G | Philipp Grubauer OTTAWA SENATORS: C | Josh Norris LW | Brady Tkachuk RW | Parker Kelly LD | Michael Del Zotto RD | Travis Hamonic G | Anton Forsberg One of the more underwhelming games of the season: it’s the Ottawa Senators against the Seattle Krakens in the Climate Pledge Arena, home to the Krakens. The puck drops at 10 AM Philippine Time, this Tuesday, April 19. This fixture is ultimately a battle to settle who’s worse, but it’s a hockey game nonetheless. Seattle Kraken’s debut season was anything but prolific. Currently, they are 8th in the Pacific Division, with a 24-44-6 record, 52 points. The team has a points percentage of .364, which places them as the team in NHL with the fourth-worst points percentage. In the Pacific Division, they are 11 points behind every other team which brings their hopes of a playoff appearance in their first season to dust. The team’s stats are: 2.56 goals for, 3.48 goals against, and 27 power play goals. Taking a look at the team’s strength, Seattle seems to be efficient in goaltending. As for their offensive zone and neutral zone strategies, these will most probably make up for their shortcomings at forward and defense, but it might turn them more vulnerable to odd-man rushes the other way. Season Leader Jared McCan can potentially provide a higher chance for the Kraken to conquer this match, given his season stats of 25 goals, 18 assists and 43 points. The Ottawa Senators are at 7th in the Atlantic Division, with a record of 28-40-7, 62 points. The stats for Ottawa are: 2.69 goals for, 3.20 goals against, and 44 power play goals. Brady Tkachuk and Josh Norris lead the team this season, with Tkachuk’s 59 points, 27 goals, and 32 assists, and Norris’s 33 goals, 16 power play goals, and 155 shots. Clearly, both teams have not had the best of luck recently, seeing that their losses are almost twice their wins. But if we were to pick the team with the better odds of winning, it would be the Ottawa Senators. Evidently, they have shown a more competitive performance compared to the Seattle Kraken, and their key stats are significantly more productive than Seattle. Ottawa’s players are also more efficient. Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 10 AM (PST). Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: LOS ANGELES DODGERS: C | Will Smith FB | Freddie Freeman SB | Gavin Lux S | Trea Turner TB | Justin Turner LF | Chris Taylor CF | Cody Bellinger RF | Mookie Betts DH | Max Muncy CINCINNATI REDS: C | Tyler Stephenson FB | Joey Votto SB | Jonathan India S | Kyle Farmer TB | Mike Moustakas LF | Tommy Pham CF | Nick Senzel RF | Jake Fraley DH | Tyler Naquin For their first home game this season, the Dodgers are back in L.A. to entertain the Cincinnati Reds for their game. Saturday, April 16th, at approximately 10:10 AM (PST), bats will be swinging and balls will be flying at the Dodger Stadium for their second game. Everyone’s taking his/her pick, and here’s our guide to make sure everyone chooses wisely. Sanmartin out, Cessa in. They’ve had difficulty on the mound and allowed 29 runs over their last five games, and that seemed to be a big factor in the sudden rotation change. The expected left-hand pitcher Reiver Sanmartin was replaced by Luis Cessa to start the upcoming game. We can anticipate some rocky gameplay from Cincinnati as they’ve been going through a rough patch. More problems arise as valuable players Luis Castillo and Mike Minor are put on the injured list and have crippled their rotation plans. Without all the holes in the team along with the unfamiliar rotation, the Reds’ gameplay already hasn’t been sublime, what more now? One hope for Cincinnati is the debut of the much-awaited appearance of the primed prospect, Hunter Greene. Balance, balance. Now, the home team Dodgers don’t have the most ideal lineup for the opener; four lefties, five righties. If their lineup goes to plan, Los Angeles would only have two left-handed hitters in their first six and that actually plains into the Reds’ advantage. Regardless, the team is stellar. While not the best, it’s still going to be far better than the Reds if we’re being realistic. To conclude, this fixture appears to be quite the mismatch on paper. With a disgruntled lineup from Cincinnati facing the balanced Dodgers staff, the Dodgers are unlikely to experience complicated problems with scoring runs against the Reds. Not to mention, the Reds will be needing to fill up a lot of holes in the team, and they will definitely struggle with their offense for this one. It’s looking like the Los Angeles Dodgers for us. Sorry, Cincinnati Reds, better luck next time! 10:10 AM, Saturday, April 16, 2022. Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: MONTREAL CANADIENS: C | Nick Suzuki LW | Cole Caufield RW | Rem Pitlick LD | Alexander Romanov RD | David Savard G | Sam Montembeault NEW YORK ISLANDERS C | Matthew Barzal LW | Anders Lee RW | Kyle Palmieri LD | Adam Pelech RD | Scott Mayfield G | Ilya Sorokin Saturday morning, 7 AM to be exact, Bell Centre will be housing the clash of the Montreal Canadiens against the New York Islanders. It’s an Atlantic versus Metropolitan game for this one as the Islanders come to pay the Canadiens a visit. Both teams aren’t really thriving at the moment. With Montreal at the bottom of the Atlantic’s pile and the Islanders fifth in the Metropolitan, we’re guessing this game won’t be appealing to everyone. Regardless, here are our thoughts on the match. 25-time Stanley Cup champion Montreal Canadiens have made their history in the National Hockey League. However, their last win was back in 1993, and they haven’t quite bounced back since. As of late, the Canadiens are one of the worst teams in the league. During the middle of the ongoing season, the Canadiens had an 8-29-7 record, and it was the worst overall record ever in the history of the franchise. Now, they’ve amassed a 20-42-11, but they’re still the second-worst in the league. Visiting team NY Islanders, by comparison, is doing better this season. Though in contrast to the 25-peat Stanley Cup winners, the Islanders have only appeared five times in the Stanley Cup finals, but have won four of their appearances. The Islanders just need to work on their offense. Just this February, their offense was off the charts, but they failed to keep the momentum in that rush. They also have a bright future with Mathew Barzal. The center player has much potential to be a great player. They just need to cultivate him and not lose him. Now that that’s out of the way, how are they doing now? The Canadiens are still in a slump. After Fan favorite Phillip Danault left Montreal, the team has been in shambles. New York, on the other hand, was able to take advantage of the shortened NHL season due to Covid. They’ve been able to fend off the “weaker teams” while relying heavily on their defense. Unfortunately for the Canadiens, they are the weaker team in this equation. With the poor offense and defense of Montreal, it’s likely for the Islanders to take the cake for this one, but hey, that’s just us. The only way to find out is to catch the game this April 16, 7 AM sharp and enjoy the game as much one can. 7 AM PST, April 16, 2022. Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: MANCHESTER CITY: G | Bravo Ederson CB | Otamendi Stones, Mangala Laporte L FB | Zinchenko Mendy R FB | Walker Cancelo C MF | Roori Fernandinho L MF | Foden Silva R MF | Gundogan De Bruyne W | Sane Sterling, Mahrez B. Silva CF | Jesus Aguero ATLETICO MADRID: G | Jan Oblak CB | Stefan Savic, Felipe L FB | Renildo R FB | Marcos Llorente C MF | Rodrigo De Paul L MF | Koke R MF | Hector Herrera W | Renan Lodi, Joao Felix CF | Angel Correa Just like a whirlwind, it’s suddenly the quarterfinals in the Champions League. Pining for the semifinals, away team Manchester City is on a mission to outdo Atletico Madrid on the upcoming feat this Wednesday. The second leg of this matchup is scheduled for 3 AM Philippine Standard Time on April 14, 2022. Atletico Madrid’s Estadio Wanda Metropolitano will be anchoring the game. Per latest news, Atletico Madrid suffered a devastating loss in La Liga. So much so that they almost dropped out of the top four teams in the league. What makes this worse is 17th placer, Mallorca, who is one point away from relegation, inflicted this loss. You’d think an established team such as Atletico would ace that game easily, but numbers really aren’t everything. Talk about a plot twist! Man City, on the other hand, closed their match with Liverpool in a draw. While a draw is certainly and clearly not a win, Man City was able to protect the top spot in the Premier League as they still hold a point higher than Liverpool. That close call probably made them sweat, but on to bigger things, did this close call incite a sense of urgency for the upcoming game against Atletico? During their first leg on April 6, the game ended on 1-0 in favor of Man City. Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne essentially secured their win with his goal during the second half of the match. City dominated from the start, but Atletico still isn’t to be undermined. The absence of a second goal means Atletico fought back, and they might fight even harder this Thursday to redeem themselves. No time for Man City to rest on their laurels yet. Now, we choose. Manchester City has long proved themselves to be the cream of the crop and Atletico Madrid the formidable stoics, but who has the upper hand? We’re seeing 2-0 in favor of Manchester City. Following Atletico’s loss to Mallorca, there seems to be a massive shift in their momentum. Their winning streak has been broken, and it was broken by one of the most unexpected teams, too. There’s compounding pressure on them now, especially with one of the most intimidating teams in the game. They will surely put up a fight, but we believe they haven’t recovered from their loss yet, and that will fumble with their performance this Thursday. Manchester City it is. 3 AM (PST), Thursday, 14 April 2022. Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid.

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS: C | Auston Matthews LW | Michael Bunting RW | Mitchell Marner LD | Morgan Reilly RD | TJ Brodie G | Jack Campbell BUFFALO SABRES: C | Tage Thompson LW | Jeff Skinner RW | Alex Tuch LD | Rasmus Dahlin RD | Henri Jokiharju G | Craig Anderson Following their victory against the Canadiens, the Maple Leafs continue to invite the Buffalo Sabres to their home stadium, Scotiabank Arena, this Wednesday in hopes of lengthening their winning streak. The two teams will be dropping the puck at 7 AM this April 13. With a record of 26-37-11 at 6th place in the Atlantic division, Buffalo needs to tread carefully inside the territory of Toronto. Toronto is quite an opponent for the Sabres as they tower over them at 2nd place in the Atlantic with 47-19-6. Auston Matthews currently leads the team’s points and goals and scored two goals in their 3-2 victory over the Canadiens. In the entirety of the NHL, the Maple Leafs rank fourth with an average of 34.8 shots and 3.8 per game. The Sabres, on the other hand, are led by Tage Thompson who has scored 32 goals for the team. Buffalo ranks 25th out of the 32 teams. With these numbers alone, the stark objective difference between each team’s current standing and performance already favors the Maple Leafs, but does that ensure their win? Or are we quite underestimating the Sabres? In March 13’s game against Toronto, Buffalo actually won 5-2. During that matchup, forward Vinnie Hinostroza set a record high 3 points for the Sabres. While it’s easy to pick on the Sabres, who’s to say they won’t pull something amazing like that again? To conclude, as optimistic as we would like to be towards the Sabres, the odds are stacking up against them. The Maple Leafs won't take their loss lightly, especially as this could easily be their third win streak. Auston Matthews is on fire right now, and with Mitch Marner by his side, no one can put them out now. Our vote goes to Toronto for Wednesday; sorry Buffalo! Wednesday, April 13, 2022. 7 AM PST. Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada.

Today's Dota Pro Circuit Western Europe Elite Division Tour 2 game is between Team Liquid vs Nigma Galaxy, April 12 at 9 PM. Liquid opened the season with two humiliating losses. One of which came against Team Secret, which is currently in the relegation zone. It appeared that iNsania and her teammates might have to forego the major in Stockholm, but the squad was able to turn things around in time. Liquid has managed to win three straight matches and, in the right circumstances, might win the DPC WEU Tour 2. Liquid had three matches against Tundra where we saw a range of picks and strategies, so it was interesting. Because it lasted 52 minutes, the opening match between the two was the crown jewel of the series. Both teams concentrated on drafts in the middle of the game, but the game had entered its "late" stage. Despite having a better pick than TT, Liquid outplayed their rivals and won the first game of the series. We felt Nigma had finally cracked the code to success after seeing them perform at the Dubai event. However, based on the team's performance, this is not the case. Unlike its rival, Nigma was unable to comprehend and remedy its errors. Five games equal five losses, with only one card won throughout the season. The last encounter with Entity appeared dismal, and it will now be impossible to avoid being relegated to The International's ex-finalists. The two European teams faced off 21 times, with Nigma coming out on top 13 times to 8 times. Furthermore, the previous three matches, including the DPC in January, have all concluded with NGX achieving victory. The rosters haven't altered since then, but Now Team Liquid appears to have the greatest chance of breaking the losing run. Even if you check at the league standings and the clubs' games, it is apparent that NGX are in horrible situation and are unable to implement the stated concepts into effect. Team Liquid has issues as well, but a title contender should not grant such an enemy a single card. With a great coefficient, we anticipate a 2:0 win for Liquid.