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Lightning vs. Bruins Prediction: Live Odds, Stats, History and Picks – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The bookmakers pick the Tampa Bay Lightning to top the Boston Bruins in their meeting on Sunday, Feb. 1, with the Lightning given moneyline odds of -220 on home ice, and the Bruins at +180. Watch the NHL on Fubo! Lightning vs. Bruins Favorite, Moneyline, Total Favorite: Lightning (-220) Underdog: Bruins (+180) Total: 6 Best Lightning vs. Bruins Promo Codes How to Watch Lightning vs. Bruins Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 Time: 6:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: ESPN ...

East Tennessee State vs. Wofford Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Wofford Terriers (15-7, 7-2 SoCon) will try to continue a four-game winning streak when they host the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (15-7, 7-2 SoCon) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium as only 1.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup’s over/under is 149.5. East Tennessee State vs. Wofford Odds East Tennessee State odds to win: -139 Wofford odds to win: +117 Spread: East Tennessee State (-1.5) Total: 149....

Iowa vs. Oregon Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Oregon Ducks (8-13, 1-9 Big Ten) host the Iowa Hawkeyes (15-5, 5-4 Big Ten) after losing four home games in a row. The Hawkeyes are favored by 9.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The matchup’s point total is set at 133.5. Iowa vs. Oregon Odds Iowa odds to win: -546 Oregon odds to win: +400 Spread: Iowa (-9.5) Total: 133.5 Iowa vs. Oregon Promo Codes Game Time and Information Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 Time: 8 p.m. ET...

2026 J&T Banka Ostrava Open Betting Odds for Women’s Singles

At the J&T Banka Ostrava Open, held at Ostravar Arena in Ostrava, Czechia, Katie Boulter is the bookmaker’s pick at +800. The event is currently coming into the round of 32. Watch live matches from Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and more tennis events on ESPN+ . Favorites to Win the J&T Banka Ostrava Open Name Odds to Win Katie Boulter +800 Catherine McNally +800 Nikola Bartunkova +900 Rebecca Sramkova +900 Katie Volynets +1100 Re...

2026 Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open Betting Odds for Women’s Singles

Belinda Bencic is the bookmaker’s pick (+275) coming into the Round of 32 at the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open, played at Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Watch live matches from Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and more tennis events on ESPN+ . Favorites to Win the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open Name Odds to Win Belinda Bencic +275 Ekaterina Alexandrova +450 Emma Navarro +550 Clara Tauson +800 ...

2026 Winners Open Betting Odds for Women’s Singles

At the Winners Open, held at BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Emma Raducanu is the bookmaker’s pick at +450. The tournament is presently entering the round of 32. Watch live matches from Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and more tennis events on ESPN+ . Favorites to Win the Winners Open Name Odds to Win Emma Raducanu +450 Sorana Cirstea +450 Xinyu Wang +500 Anastasia Potapova +650 Olga Danilovic +900 Rep your favorite players with ...

Top 25 College Basketball Picks and Best Bets: February 1

Top-25 teams will hit the court across four games on Sunday’s college basketball slate. That includes the Illinois Fighting Illini playing the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Pinnacle Bank Arena. How to Bet on Top 25 Games Top 25 Games for February 1 No. 9 Illinois Fighting Illini at No. 5 Nebraska Cornhuskers Time: 4 p.m. ET Date: Sunday, February 1 Prediction: Nebraska 77, Illinois 73 No. 23 Alabama Crimson Tide at No. 19 Florida Gators Time: 1 p.m. ET Date: Sunday, Feb...

San Diego vs Washington State Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Feb. 5

The Washington State Cougars (4-20) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they hit the road to take on the San Diego Toreros (9-15) on February 5, 2026 at Jenny Craig Pavilion. San Diego vs. Washington State NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: San Diego, California Venue: Jenny Craig Pavilion Last Game For Each Team San Diego fell to Portland 64-59 in its last game. Olivia Owens led the way with 27 points, seven reb...

Saint Mary’s (CA) vs Loyola Marymount Women’s College Basketball Odds and Prediction – Feb. 5

WCC action on Thursday will see the the Saint Mary’s Gaels (13-10) host the Loyola Marymount Lions (14-8) at University Credit Union Pavilion, starting at 9:30 p.m. ET. Saint Mary’s (CA) vs. Loyola Marymount NCAA Game Info Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 9:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Moraga, California Venue: University Credit Union Pavilion Last Game For Each Team Last time out, Saint Mary’s (CA) fell short of victory by a final score of 68-42 versus Portland. The G...

Raptors vs. Jazz Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Utah Jazz (15-34) visit the Toronto Raptors (29-21) after losing four road games in a row. The Raptors are double-digit favorites by 11.5 points in the contest, which tips at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The over/under is 234.5 in the matchup. Raptors vs. Jazz Odds Raptors odds to win: -521 Jazz odds to win: +400 Spread: Raptors (-11.5) Total: 234.5 How to Bet on Raptors vs. Jazz Game Time and Information When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET Where...

East Tennessee State vs. Wofford: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Wofford Terriers (15-7, 7-2 SoCon) will try to build on a four-game win streak when they host the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (15-7, 7-2 SoCon) on February 1, 2026 at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The matchup airs on CBS Sports Network. In its previous game, East Tennessee State fell to Western Carolina on Thursday, 90-88. Brian Taylor II scored a team-high 24 points (and chipped in seven assists and two boards). On Thursday, in its last game, Wofford beat Chattanooga 81-55. With ...

How to Watch Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Oregon Ducks: Live Stream or on TV

The Oregon Ducks (8-13, 1-9 Big Ten) will host the Iowa Hawkeyes (15-5, 5-4 Big Ten) after losing four straight home games. In its most recent game, Iowa defeated USC on Wednesday, 73-72. Its leading scorer was Tavion Banks with 20 points. In its most recent game, Oregon lost to UCLA on Wednesday, 73-57. Kwame Evans Jr. scored a team-high 24 points (and chipped in two assists and eight boards). When is Iowa vs. Oregon and when does it start? This game between the Hawkeyes and Ducks is se...

Thunder vs. Nuggets Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Western-leading Oklahoma City Thunder (38-11) are favored by 4.5 points as they look to hold off the No. 2 team in the conference, the Denver Nuggets (33-16). The teams square off Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. The point total is 227.5 for the matchup. Dive into the best bets available (according to our computer predictions) in Sunday’s game, before you make an informed wager on the matchup. How to Bet on Thunder vs. Nuggets Pick the Nuggets (+4.5) to Cove...

Clippers vs. Suns Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Phoenix Suns (30-19) host the Los Angeles Clippers (22-25) after winning three home games in a row. The Clippers are favored by only 2 points in the matchup, which tips at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The matchup has a point total of 214.5. If you are trying to gain an edge on Sunday’s game, see the best bets available in this matchup, below (based on our computer predictions). How to Bet on Clippers vs. Suns Pick the Suns (+2) to Cover The Clippers have 23 wins again...

Raptors vs. Jazz Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Toronto Raptors (29-21) host the Utah Jazz (15-34) after losing three straight home games. The Raptors are heavy favorites by 11.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The matchup has an over/under of 234.5 points. Before you place an informed wager on the contest, take a look at the best bets available in Sunday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Raptors vs. Jazz Pick the Raptors (-11.5) to Cover Against the spread,...

Heat vs. Bulls Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Miami Heat (26-24) square off against the Chicago Bulls (24-25) as 5.5-point favorites on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET on FDSSUN, CHSN, and WPLG. The over/under in the matchup is 232.5. Check out below to find the best bets you can place on Sunday’s game, based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Heat vs. Bulls Pick the Heat (-5.5) to Cover The Heat have played 50 games, with 28 wins against the spread. The Bulls are 24-24-1 against the spread this season. S...

Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers Predictions, Best Bets and Odds – Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Portland Trail Blazers (23-26) will try to end a four-game losing streak when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers (29-21) on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Moda Center as just 3-point underdogs. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on KUNP and FDSOH. The matchup has an over/under set at 229.5 points. Our computer predictions below will help you decide what are the best bets available for Sunday’s game. How to Bet on Cavaliers vs. Trail Blazers Pick the Trail Blazers (+3) to Cover The Cavalier...

RC Celta de Vigo vs. Getafe CF Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 1

Two clubs in opposite halves of the table in LaLiga will meet on Sunday, when seventh-place RC Celta de Vigo plays at 17th-place Getafe CF. Find our prediction for this matchup below. RC Celta de Vigo vs. Getafe CF Prediction & Odds RC Celta de Vigo Moneyline: +179 Getafe CF Moneyline: +194 Draw Moneyline: +182 Predicted Score: Celta de Vigo 2, Getafe 1 RC Celta de Vigo vs. Getafe CF Stat Rankings Celta de Vigo (Rank) Getafe (Rank) 29 (7th) Goals Score...

Inter Milan vs. US Cremonese Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 1

Inter Milan and US Cremonese have already met once in Serie A this season (Inter Milan won 4-1) and they’ll do it again on Sunday at Stadio Giovanni Zini. For our prediction on this matchup, continue reading. Inter Milan vs. US Cremonese Prediction & Odds Inter Milan Moneyline: -361 US Cremonese Moneyline: +910 Draw Moneyline: +451 Predicted Score: Inter Milan 2, US Cremonese 0 Inter Milan vs. US Cremonese Stat Rankings Inter Milan (Rank) US Cremonese (Rank) ...

OGC Nice vs. Stade Brest 29 Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 1

The upcoming fixture list in Ligue 1 includes 14th-place OGC Nice hosting 12th-place Stade Brest 29 — two bottom-half teams — on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 11:15 a.m. ET. Our game prediction can be found below. OGC Nice vs. Stade Brest 29 Prediction & Odds OGC Nice Moneyline: +116 Stade Brest 29 Moneyline: +242 Draw Moneyline: +234 Predicted Score: Stade Brest 29 3, Nice 2 OGC Nice vs. Stade Brest 29 Stat Rankings Nice (Rank) Stade Brest 29 (Rank) 25 (12th) Goa...

Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 1

Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur will play on Sunday in the Premier League. Manchester City topped Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out, 2-0, but Tottenham drew with Burnley FC 2-2. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest. Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur Prediction & Odds Manchester City Moneyline: -141 Tottenham Hotspur Moneyline: +348 Draw Moneyline: +308 Predicted Score: Manchester City 2, Tottenham 1 Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur Stat Ranking...

Borussia Dortmund vs. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 1

Borussia Dortmund (second) is currently well above 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 (18th) in the Bundesliga, but it hosts 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest. Borussia Dortmund vs. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Prediction & Odds Borussia Dortmund Moneyline: -424 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Moneyline: +960 Draw Moneyline: +530 Predicted Score: Borussia Dortmund 3, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 0 Borussia Dortmund vs. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Stat R...

Angers SCO vs. FC Metz Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 1

Angers SCO and FC Metz will meet on Sunday in Ligue 1. Angers drew with Paris FC last time out, 0-0, while FC Metz was beaten by Olympique Lyon 5-2. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest. Angers SCO vs. FC Metz Prediction & Odds Angers SCO Moneyline: +112 FC Metz Moneyline: +256 Draw Moneyline: +233 Predicted Score: Angers 2, FC Metz 1 Angers SCO vs. FC Metz Stat Rankings Angers (Rank) FC Metz (Rank) 20 (15th) Goals Scored 21 (14th) ...

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Toulouse FC vs. AJ Auxerre Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 1

The upcoming fixture list in Ligue 1 includes eighth-place Toulouse FC hosting 17th-place AJ Auxerre on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 11:15 a.m. ET. Our game prediction can be found below. Toulouse FC vs. AJ Auxerre Prediction & Odds Toulouse FC Moneyline: -136 AJ Auxerre Moneyline: +407 Draw Moneyline: +256 Predicted Score: Toulouse FC 2, AJ Auxerre 0 Toulouse FC vs. AJ Auxerre Stat Rankings Toulouse FC (Rank) AJ Auxerre (Rank) 31 (8th) Goals Scored 14 (18th) ...

Lightning vs. Bruins NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick – Feb. 1

Are you looking for an edge on the upcoming Tampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins game on Sunday, Feb. 1? Best bets suggestions are provided in this article, so take advantage before the 6:30 p.m. ET opening faceoff. Best Lightning vs. Bruins Prop Bets Player & Team Odds to Score a Goal Goals & Games Played Nikita Kucherov, Lightning +125 27 G in 48 GP David Pastrnak, Bruins +140 22 G in 50 GP Jake Guentzel, Lightning +150 24 G in 52 GP Brand...