As we approach the new year 2019 , there's still plenty of exciting betting action lined up before we close out 2018 . The New Year Ski Jumping Tournament is underway, starting today with the qualifications taking place in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Additionally, both today and tomorrow morning, we have some thrilling games in the NBA basketball league, featuring none other than Dončić and his Dallas team. On New Year's Day, we can also expect some captivating matches in the English Premier League . All this and more in today's free betting tips .
We wish everyone a happy and, above all, a successful betting year in 2019.
Indiana Pacers
1.09
Bet on Win (USA)
Atlanta Hawks visiting the Indiana Pacers
Charlotte Hornets
1.33
Bet on Win (USA)
Orlando Magic facing off against the Charlotte Hornets
San Antonio Spurs
2.05
Bet on Win (USA)
Boston Celtics taking on the San Antonio Spurs Description:
The Spurs are currently on an impressive streak, having bounced back from a
rough start and now positioning themselves within the playoff spots in the
highly competitive Western Conference. This NBA season, they've notched up 20
wins against 17 losses, with a standout performance of 7 wins to just 3 losses
in their last 10 outings. At home, they have been particularly strong, achieving
a record of 14 wins and 5 losses. Meanwhile, Boston has recorded 21 wins and 14
losses this season but has been quite inconsistent, possibly due to an excess of
talented players vying for court time. They may also make a move in the NBA
trade market this year. However, Boston has improved their away game lately,
winning 5 out of their last 7 trips. Currently, they hold a record of 10 wins
and 9 losses on the road this season, with 6 victories in their last 10 games.
The Spurs will see veteran Paul Gasol returning, although Rudy Gay's
participation is still uncertain. For the Celtics, they'll be missing only their
second center, Baynes. This will mark the first meeting between these two teams
this NBA season—last season they each secured one home victory. Today's odds
suggest a Spurs win at 2.05, and we might be in for a nail-biter that could be
decided in the closing moments of the game.
Memphis Grizzlies against the Houston Rockets Description:
The Rockets have been in excellent form lately. Similar to the Spurs, they
had a rough start to the season but have since tallied 20 wins against 15
losses. In their last 10 games, they've clinched 9 victories, particularly
demonstrating their prowess at home where they've been undefeated for a while.
Although the team is still missing star point guard Chris Paul, they seem to be
managing just fine as long as James Harden is firing on all cylinders on
offense. Meanwhile, Memphis has slipped a bit, currently sitting at 18 wins and
17 losses, struggling for wins particularly on the road (8-10). Tonight, the
Rockets will be without CP3 and Eric Gordon, which could hamper their offensive
flow. On the flip side, Memphis is in good health injury-wise.
Memphis Grizzlies +5.5
1.87
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Arsenal has fallen into a slump lately, as they began the season with a
strong run and remained unbeaten for quite some time. However, their winning
streak came to a halt mid-December against Southampton. In their latest Premier
League encounter, the Gunners faced rival Liverpool and suffered a 5-1 defeat.
On the contrary, Fulham has been on the upswing lately, especially fortifying
their defense and conceding significantly fewer goals, with many of their recent
matches ending in clean sheets. The visitors are unbeaten in their last three
outings, managing two draws and one victory, with their latest success being a
1-0 win over Huddersfield Town. Earlier this season, Arsenal trounced Fulham 5-1
on their turf back in October 2018. While Arsenal enjoys the advantage of
playing at home today, their current patchy form could lead to a much tighter
contest than the 1.33 odds suggest for the home team (source: ). Nonetheless,
Fulham appears to be at a disadvantage today, having struggled to find the back
of the net, especially in away games, so Arsenal must secure a win in front of
their home fans. We believe a narrow home victory is on the cards
today.
Just like Arsenal, the Spurs also faced a harsh defeat in their last match.
Tottenham lost to Wolverhampton 3-1, and they will be eager to make amends in
today's match while striving for a much-needed victory. Cardiff is currently
languishing near the bottom of the league table, and Spurs have consistently
picked up wins against such teams on the road this season. In their first
encounter this year, the Spurs edged out Wolverhampton 1-0, making them the
favorites for today’s clash, offering odds of 1.44.
Everton
2.05
1 X 2
Everton – Leicester City
Arsenal FC
1.33
1 X 2
Arsenal FC – Fulham
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Tottenham Hotspur
1.44
1 X 2
Cardiff City – Tottenham Hotspur
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1.95
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