February Ends with a Bang for Football, Ice Hockey and Esports Fans

The final week of February also brings some of the most exciting sports events this month. European football schedules the hottest derbies this weekend, while ice hockey returns to the NHL after the Winter Olympics. Esports enthusiasts have their plates full, as the best League of Legends teams from South Korea and Europe compete in the playoffs finals. You can bet on all these events pregame and live and enjoy the hottest odds at 22bet, bet365 Sport, Stake, and 1xBet.

Derbies Galore in European Football This Weekend

Rangers and Celtic are separated by just two points, but both trail the leading Hearts. This match is of critical importance for their chances to win the trophy and prevent a third party from interfering with their race. Celtic had the advantage in recent years, but form, recent head-to-head results and home pitch advantage favor Rangers. That's why we like the odds of 2.30 on Rangers at Stake.

Bayern leads the Bundesliga by eight points, so this is the last opportunity for Dortmund to close the gap. They play in front of the fans and are in superb form, so this is the best opportunity for the runners-up. Despite struggling recently against the perennial champions, Dortmund are playing their best game in years, so it's worth taking a leap of faith with them at odds of 4.30 at bet365 Sport.

Arsenal plays another Derby of London after defeating Tottenham last week, this time facing Chelsea at home. The teams are separated by 16 points, so Arsenal are naturally credited with the first chance. However, the stakes are high, and the Blues can cause plenty of headaches in games played away from home. Betting a small amount on Chelsea to draw at Emirates Stadium is priced at 4.00 by 1xBet.

For the first time in years, several teams are still in the race for the Ligue 1 title. Marseille and Lyon sit at the end of the leading pack, but can still pose a challenge if they pick up all three points on Sunday. Lyon saw its long winning streak snapped at the hands of Strasbourg last week, but they are still in great form. We like them for the double chance wager at odds of 1.80 at 22bet in a high-scoring game.

Ice Hockey Returns to the NHL with Major Games

Canada lost the Winter Olympics final in overtime, but local fans are still excited for this weekend's NHL games. Toronto and Ottawa meet in what is regarded as the highlight of the year for Canadian hockey. Last time the two teams met in December, Toronto emerged victorious in a match that saw twelve goals being scored. We like them again to prevail in regulation time at odds of 3.00 at 22bet.

Pittsburgh welcomed the New York Rangers in a match that turned out to be a thriller. The two teams scored a combined eleven goals, and the Penguins emerged victoriously by 6-5. We don't expect this match to be as fruitful, but there's a high likelihood of a narrow victory for the home side. With Pittsburgh being the team in better form, the odds of 2.20 offered by 1xBet are surprisingly high and worth taking.

LCK and LEC Playoffs Crown their Esports Winners

G2 defied expectations and, despite starting as the seventh seed in the playoffs, advanced to the final without dropping a single game. They are likely to face Karmine Corp in the final act of the competition, but the French team must first defeat GiantX. They are credited with the first chance, as the team with better players and a superior head-to-head record. However, the underdogs have managed to snatch a game in every series so far, so consider a 3-1 victory for Karmine at odds of 3.00 at Stake.

Dplus KIA exceeded expectations and defeated T1 in five games, to set up a confrontation in the LCK finals against Gen.G. Only one hurdle remains, namely victory over FearX in the semifinals scheduled for Saturday morning. Dplus have better and more experienced players, so converting the odds of 1.65 into a win should be easy. Risk-averse players can stick to this standard bet, but those who hope for better value should consider the -1.5 handicap win at odds of 2.35 at bet365 Sport.