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The Florida Panthers and former Bruin Brad Marchand hit the road to face the Boston Bruins.  It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Panthers-Bruins prediction and pick. The Florida Panthers come into the game at 40-21-3 on the year, placing them in first place in the Atlantic Division. The Panthers made […]

Liverpool looks to continue their dominant form as they host PSG. It is time to continue our Champions League odds series with a Liverpool-PSG prediction and pick. In the first leg of this round of 16 fixture, it was a tight game throughout. PSG placed a lot of pressure on Liverpool. They would end up […]

Before the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors were stuck in the mud and battling and battling to just be in the play-in region of the Western Conference standings. Several weeks later, the Dubs are the 6-seed in the West and rapidly rising in the NBA power rankings, alongside the LA Clippers. Jimmy Butler […]

Inter Milan looks to advance as they host Feyenoord. It is time to continue our Champions League odds series with a Feyenoord-Inter Milan prediction and pick. In the first leg of this round of 16 fixture, Feyenoord struggled. They would have just five shots on target on eight total attempts. Meanwhile, Inter Milan was solid. […]

Madness breaks loose when the NFL free agent negotiation period begins at 12 a.m. ET on Monday, March 10. Then, all 32 teams are allowed to talk to unrestricted free agents and work out the details for potential contracts. Fans absolutely love the chaos that occurs during free agency, but it is fair to say […]

Benfica attempts to make the comeback as they visit Barcelona. It is time to continue our Champions League odds series with a Barcelona-Benfica prediction and pick. In the first leg of this round of 16 match up, Barcelona was dominating the early part of the game, having plenty of chances to score. Still, in the […]

Joel Armia’s name was swirling in rumors ahead of the trade deadline, but he ended up staying put, as the Montreal Canadiens opted to hold onto him. General manager Kent Hughes decided to stay the course and not move on from his expiring contracts, trusting the team to make a playoff push. It showed a […]

Bundesliga rivals face off in the Champions League as Bayer Leverkusen hosts Bayern Munich. It is time to continue our Champions League odds series with a Leverkusen-Bayern prediction and pick. In the first leg of this round of 16 fixture Bayern Munich was dominate. In the ninth minute, Harry Kane scored to make it 1-0. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ bid for an unprecedented three-peat fell just short in Super Bowl LIX. However, their dynasty remains as strong as ever. As Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid gear up for another championship push, the 2025 NFL Draft will play a crucial role in maintaining their dominance. Using Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) mock […]

For teams like the Cleveland Browns, the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft presents a crucial opportunity to move past a forgettable 2024 season. Using Pro Football Focus’ (PFF) mock draft simulator, we conducted a five-round simulation to explore how the Browns can inject much-needed talent into their roster. By blending high-upside prospects with immediate impact players, […]

The Tennessee Titans have the first-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With the combine behind them and free agency beginning, their needs are coming into focus with April approaching. We know they need a quarterback, but will they take Cam Ward? We spun the PFF NFL mock draft simulator to see who the Titans […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers willed their way to a third straight win at home following a grueling seven game road trip. Kawhi Leonard made sure his Clippers went home with a win and that fans went home happy. For the first time since since December 2022, Leonard hit the go-ahead shot at […]

The Orlando Magic will battle the Houston Rockets on Monday. It will be a throwdown at the Toyota Center as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Magic-Rockets prediction and pick. The Rockets lead the head-to-head series 39-32. Additionally, the Rockets are 6-4 in the past 10 games against the Magic, including 3-2 […]

The Phoenix Suns will continue their road trip as they face the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. It will be a battle at the FedEx Forum as we continue our NBA odds series while making a Suns-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Suns lead the head-to-head series 62-46. Yet, the Grizzlies have won all three games this season […]

Steve Yzerman saw his Detroit Red Wings enter the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline just outside of the Wild Card race in the East. Detroit held onto one of the Wild Card spots heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off. However, a string of four straight losses — two of them to their fellow playoff contender Columbus […]

There is a lot of money to be made in the NFL, especially for quarterbacks. Signal-callers are the most handsomely paid players in the league because their position is the most important on the football field. Therefore, the biggest contracts in NFL history belong to quarterbacks. There is still lots of money at other positions, […]

The Detroit Red Wings will battle the Ottawa Senators as both teams look to make it to the playoffs. It will be a clash at the Canadian Tire Centre as we continue our NHL odds series and make a Red Wings-Senators prediction and pick. The Red Wings lead the head-to-head series 35-28. Also, the Wings […]

Looking to end over a decade of struggle, the New York Jets begin a new era in 2025. Once the new league year officially begins, the Jets will enter free agency and the NFL Draft under new general manager Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. Without Aaron Rodgers or Davante Adams returning, the team […]

Players with expiring contracts become free agents in the NFL, and this offseason, free agency begins on March 12. However, plenty of other players hit the open market and become eligible to sign with new teams, too. During the weeks leading up to free agency, teams release veteran players in order to save cap space. […]

Just one month ago, the Cleveland Browns were rocked by the sudden and somewhat unexpected trade request by six-time All Pro defensive end Myles Garrett. For the entire month, the two sides seemingly came no closer to finding common ground, with Garrett repeatedly stating he was angling for a chance to play for a Super […]

The Arizona Cardinals have yet to make the playoffs in two years with Jonathan Gannon as head coach but improved on their win total by four games in 2024. As they look to continue building in the right direction, the Cardinals enter a pivotal offseason with significant capital in free agency and the 2025 NFL […]

2024-25 hasn’t been the season that Hubert Davis envisioned in Chapel Hill as North Carolina basketball has failed to meet expectations. The Tar Heels have just one quad 1 win and have let a number of opportunities slip through their fingers. North Carolina still has hopes of getting into the NCAA Tournament thanks to a […]

After years of dominance in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers took a massive step back in 2024, going just 6-11 and missing the playoffs. In preparation for an eventful free agency period, the 49ers have already made a handful of notable moves ahead of the 2025 NFL offseason. Entering the new league year, head […]

The Miami Dolphins had a disappointing 9-8 season in 2024, which means it’s back to the drawing board for Mike McDaniel and company as they try to figure out a way to unseat the Buffalo Bills as kings of the AFC East. The 2025 NFL Draft will be a big part of that for the […]

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine has provided a much clearer outlook on how teams may approach the draft. For the Arizona Cardinals, they must continue building on the foundation they’ve set over the past two seasons. With pressing needs on both offense and defense, and a promising young core led by quarterback Kyler Murray, the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will travel to Wisconsin to face the Milwaukee Bucks. It’s a showdown at Fiserv Forum as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Bucks prediction and pick. The Bucks lead the head-to-head series 132-104. Yet, the Cavs are 7-3 overall over their past 10 games against Milwaukee, while the Bucks are 3-2 in […]

The 2025 NFL Combine has left teams with plenty to evaluate as they refine their draft strategies. For the Seattle Seahawks, this post-combine stretch is crucial in reshaping their roster after a frustrating 2024 season. They now have a new coaching staff in place and clear gaps on both sides of the ball. As such, […]

The Denver Nuggets will battle the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday at the Paycom Center. It will be a potential playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 106-95. Also, the Thunder are 6-4 over their past 10 games against the Nuggets. […]

Hello friends, and welcome to a fresh update of Bracketology here at ClutchPoints! We’re officially only one week out from Selection Sunday, and we’ve got plenty to cover here today — in addition to four more conference tournament Finals — so I say let’s breeze through this introduction and get to the latest Bracketology projections! […]

Like many previous offseasons, the 2025 NFL free agency period is expected to be an eventful month. Despite coming off their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs are likely to be one of the most active teams. As they look to keep their dynasty alive, 18 members of the Chiefs’ 2024 roster […]

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine already concluded. It has brought clarity to draft boards across the league. For the Los Angeles Rams, who finished the 2024 season with a 10-7 record before falling in the Divisional Round, the focus now shifts to the upcoming NFL Draft. They have an opportunity to strengthen their roster for […]

In a highly anticipated showdown at UFC 313, Magomed Ankalaev successfully dethroned Alex Pereira, claiming the light heavyweight title via unanimous decision. The judges’ scorecards read 49-46, 48-47, and 48-47 in favor of Ankalaev, marking a significant shift in the division’s landscape. This victory not only crowns Ankalaev as the new champion but also sets […]

In a dramatic turn of events at UFC 313, Ignacio Bahamondes secured a first-round triangle submission victory over Jalin Turner, marking a significant milestone in his career. However, the real story unfolded in the aftermath of the fight, as Turner emotionally announced his retirement from MMA by placing his gloves in the Octagon—a symbolic gesture […]

In a moment that will be etched in the memories of MMA fans for years to come, Mauricio Ruffy unleashed a brutal spinning wheel kick that sent King Green crashing to the canvas in the first round of their bout at UFC 313. This electrifying knockout has already sparked discussions about it being a strong […]

The Boston Bruins are looking to the future after completing multiple moves prior to NHL’s Trade Deadline. The Bruins have struggled throughout the 2024-25 season and they are a long shot to make the playoffs. As a result, general manager Don Sweeney was in a sell mode at the deadline. The biggest move was trading […]

With free agency rapidly approaching, the Philadelphia Eagles have already let the first shoe drop on their way to a successful title defense: re-signing Zack Baun to a new three-year $51 million extension with $36 million guaranteed. On paper, this is about as good a deal as the Eagles could ask for and the one […]

The Washington Wizards’ rookies were largely written off after an uneven Summer League campaign headlined by Alex Sarr’s 9-of-47 shooting clip. Now, the Wiz Kids are proving that the future is bright in the District. Bleacher Report, for example, gave Washington’s class an A- grade on Saturday despite giving it a D- after Summer League, […]

The Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars came close to a Mikko Rantanen trade in the early hours of Friday morning. The deal was entirely contingent on Rantanen signing an extension in Dallas, however. As the hours ticked by, fans waited to see if the two sides could work something out. On Friday afternoon, they did. […]

As Ben Johnson enters his first season with the Chicago Bears, the 2025 NFL free agency period could be an aspect of the offseason that could set this team apart from the rest of the league. While the Bears already added offensive line help, there are some other holes on this roster that Chicago could […]