Georgia Bulldogs vs. No.1 Kentucky Wildcats

Pointspread: Kentucky -19

Total Line: 128

The Georgia Bulldogs will try and pull-off a second-straight upset of a ranked team this Thursday night in a SEC match up against the No.1 ranked Kentucky Wildcats. The tip-off from Rupp Arena is slated for 9 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Georgia comes into this game fresh-off Saturday's stunning 76-62 victory over No.13 Florida as a 7.5-point home underdog. This shocker aside, the Bulldogs? overall body of work this season has been less than impressive with a 13-15 straight-up record overall and a 4-10 SU record in the conference. They are 11-13 against the spread and 6-6 ATS on the road. The total has stayed "under" in seven of the 12 road games.

Beating Florida at home is one thing, but going on the road against the No.1 team in the nation with an offense that is averaging 61.5 points a game and shooting just 39.7 percent from the floor is a whole other story. Georgia's goal on Thursday night should be to keep this a 10-point game late into the second half.

Kentucky has already clinched the SEC regular season title and has this game and a season-ending showdown with Florida left on the slate before the start of next week's conference tournament. The Wildcats are an impressive 28-1 SU overall and a perfect 18-0 SU at home, but the caution flag has to go up in light of a 10-17-1 overall record ATS and a dismal 4-12-1 record ATS at home.

On paper, this game should be over at the half with the Wildcats averaging 77.8 points and 39.2 rebounds a game while shooting 48.8 percent from the field. The question is, how motivated will Kentucky be playing a team it already beat 57-44 in late January as a 12-point road favorite?

Georgia is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games following a SU win and the total has stayed "under" in six of its last eight games following a SU win.

Kentucky is 2-5 ATS in its last seven games against a team with a losing record and 3-12-1 ATS in its last 16 games following an ATS loss. The total has stayed ?under? in five of its last seven Thursday games.

The road team in this series is 18-6 ATS in the last 24 meetings and the Bulldogs are 5-0 ATS in their last five trips to Rupp Arena. The total stayed "under" the 130.5-point line the last time they met but had gone "over" in four of the previous five meetings.

Stick with the recent trends in this series and the Wildcats inability to cover huge spreads at home, as Georgia keeps things close enough to cover on the road.

The Pick: Kentucky 68 Georgia 57

Georgia Bulldogs vs. No.1 Kentucky Wildcats

NCAA Men's Basketball Betting Previews- No.4 Duke Blue Devils vs. No. 16 Florida State Seminoles

Pointspread: Duke -2

Total Line: 138 1/2

The Duke Blue Devils will be out to avenge an earlier loss this season at home when they go on the road to square-off against the Florida State Seminoles this Thursday night with first-place in the ACC on the line. The tip-off for this showdown is set for 7 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Duke has played exceptionally well this season except if it is against a team from Florida. Not only did it lose to Florida State 76-73 at home as a 10.5-point favorite, it lost to Miami 78-74 in overtime as a 12.5-point favorite at home as well.

The Blue Devils are 23-4 straight-up on the year and 10-2 SU in the ACC. They are 12-15 against the spread, but 4-2 ATS in their last six games and 7-6 ATS on the road. The total has stayed ?under? in three of their last four games on the road. Duke is averaging 79.5 points a game and shooting 46.9 percent from the floor.

Florida State is also 10-2 SU in conference play after knocking-off the NC State Wolfpack 76-62 as a two-point road underdog this past Saturday. The Seminoles are 19-7 SU (13-11 ATS) overall and an impressive 14-1 SU (8-5 ATS) at home. The total has stayed ?under? in their last four home games.

The Seminoles? 76 points against the Wolfpack was the first time it scored more than 70 points in their last six games. They are shooting 45.5 percent from the floor and just 33.8 percent from three-point range. They will need a dramatic improvement in all three of these areas to have any chance at pulling-off the season series sweep.

The Blue Devils are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games in the ACC and 5-0 ATS in their last five games on the road. The total has gone ?over? in four of their last five games following an ATS win.

The Seminoles are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following an ATS win, but just 1-4 ATS in their last five games in the conference. The total has stayed ?under? in five of their last seven games overall.

Head-to-head in this series, Duke has now lost the last two games SU. It is 2-6 ATS in its last eight trips to Tallahassee and 4-11 ATS in the last 15 meetings overall with the total staying ?under? in 12 of the last 16 games. Stick with the Blue Devils to buck the recent trends with a big win on the road to end Florida State?s winning streak at two.

The Pick: Duke 79 Florida State 71

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NCAA Men's Basketball Betting Previews- No.4 Duke Blue Devils vs. No. 16 Florida State Seminoles

NCAA Men's Basketball Betting Previews- No.7 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Miami Hurricanes

Pointspread: North Carolina -5 1/2

Total Line: 145

The North Carolina Tar Heels will go for the season-sweep over the Miami Hurricanes when the two clash this Wednesday night at the Bank UnitedCenter in this ACC matchup. The game is slated to get underway at 8 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

North Carolina quickly bounced-back from last week?s stunning 85-84 loss to Duke as a six-point home favorite with a 70-52 rout of then-No. 20 Virginia as a nine-point home favorite this past Saturday. The Tar Heels are now 21-4 straight-up and 12-12 against the spread. They are 6-3 SU (4-5 ATS) on the road this season with the total going "over" in six of the nine games.

The Tar Heels continue to lead the nation in scoring with an average of 83.5 points a game and rebounds with 46.3 a game. The only cause for concern against the Hurricanes is foot injury to P.J. Hairston that could keep him out of Wednesday night's game.

Miami's recent five-game winning streak came to an end this past Saturday with a 64-59 loss to No.21 Florida State as a 6.5-point road underdog. The loss dropped the Hurricanes to 15-8 SU and they are now 10-9-1 ATS. They are 10-2 SU at home this year, but just 4-5-1 ATS. The total has gone "over" in six of the 10 games.

The Hurricanes remain fairly well balanced on offense with four players scoring in double figures. They are averaging 71.5 points a game and shooting 43.8 percent from the floor. The main problem against the Tar Heels could be under the boards given that Miami is ranked 164th in the nation in rebounds with an average of 34.7 a game.

North Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last five games against the ACC and 2-5 ATS in its last seven games on the road. The total has gone "over" in five of its last seven road games.

Miami is 5-1 ATS in its last six games in the conference, but 1-4 ATS in its last five games following a SU loss. The total has gone "over" in six of its last seven games at home.

The Tar Heels have won the last nine games in this series SU and are 6-3 ATS. Earlier this season they beat the 'Canes 73-56 as 16.5-point home favorites. The total has stayed "under" in five of the last six meetings. With road games against NC State, Virginia, and Duke still on the schedule, North Carolina will not screw around on the road against Miami in this one.

The Pick: North Carolina 82 Miami 68

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NCAA Men's Basketball Betting Previews- No.7 North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Miami Hurricanes

NCAA Men's Basketball Previews- No.9 Duke Blue Devils vs. No.5 North Carolina Tar Heels

Pointspread: North Carolina -6

Total Line: 157 1/2

In one of college basketball's greatest rivalries, the Duke Blue Devils square-off against the North Carolina Tar Heels this Wednesday night in Chapel Hill. Game time for this ACC clash is set for 9 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Duke comes into this game licking its wounds a bit after a 78-74 overtime loss to Miami this past Sunday as a 12-point home favorite. The loss dropped it to 19-4 straight-up on the year and a costly 9-14 against the spread. The Blue Devils are 9-2 SU on the road but just 5-6 ATS. The total has gone 6-5 in the 11 games.

This game becomes a huge test for a Duke ballclub that is ranked 12th in the nation in scoring with 79.8 points a game and shooting 48.2 percent from the floor, but has struggled with consistency against some of the better teams it has faced. The result has been a 3-2 SU record in its last five games.

North Carolina extended its current winning streak to five games with an 83-74 victory over Maryland, but could not cover as a 12-point home favorite. The Tar Heels are now 20-3 SU overall, a perfect 14-0 SU at home, and tied with Florida State for the lead in the ACC at 7-1 SU. They are 11-11 ATS overall and 7-6 ATS at home with the total staying "under" in eight of the 13 games.

The Tar Heels continue to lead the nation in scoring with 84.1 points a game and rebounds with 46.3 a game. They are shooting 47 percent from the floor and 35.7 percent from three-point range. North Carolina's only real weakness has been from the free-throw line where it is converting on just 65.1 percent of its attempts.

Duke is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games following a SU loss, but 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games overall. The total has gone "over" in five of its last seven games.

North Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last five games following a SU win and 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 ACC games. The total has stayed "under" in seven of its last 10 games following an ATS loss.

Head-to-head in this storied series, the road team is 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings and the total has stayed "under" in the last six.

The Blue Devils have won four of the last five games SU and are 4-2 ATS in the last six, but the Tar Heels come into this game in better form and make a statement with a convincing win at home.

The Pick: North Carolina 82 Duke 73

NCAA Men's Basketball Previews- No.9 Duke Blue Devils vs. No.5 North Carolina Tar Heels

NCAA Men's Basketball Betting Previews- No.10 Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illinois

Pointspread: Michigan State -2

Total Line: 128

The Michigan State Spartans will look to keep pace with Ohio State in the Big Ten standings when they take-on the Illinois Fighting Illini this Tuesday night at Assembly Hall in Champagne. The game is set to tip-off at 7 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Michigan State finds itself a half game behind the Buckeyes in the standings with a 6-2 straight-up record in Big Ten play. It is 17-4 SU overall and 12-6 against the spread. The Spartans are 4-4 SU (5-3 ATS) on the road this season and the total has gone 3-4-1 in the eight games.

They remain one of the top shooting teams in the nation; hitting 48.6 percent of its shots from the floor and a respectable 36.9 percent from three-point range. Michigan State is averaging 75.7 points a game and has been effective under the boards on both sides of the court with a total of 39.5 rebounds a game.

Illinois comes into this contest in desperate need of a win after dropping its last three games. The latest setback was a 77-72 overtime loss to Minnesota this past Saturday as a 4.5-point road underdog. It is now 15-6 SU overall and 4-4 SU in the conference. The Fighting Illini are 11-1 SU at home, but just 4-6 ATS. The total has gone an even 5-5 in those 10 games.

This will be a tough matchup for Illinois as it is averaging just 67.9 points and 34.4 rebounds a game while shooting 45 percent from the field. It will need a huge effort from Brandon Paul and Meyers Leonard, who have combined for 28 points and 13 rebounds per game this year.

The Spartans are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a SU win and 6-2 ATS in their last eight conference games. The total has gone "over" in eight of their last 12 games overall.

The Fighting Illini are 1-4 ATS in their last five games against the Big Ten. The total has stayed "under" in nine of their last 11 games against a team with a winning record.

Head-to-head in this series, Michigan State is 0-3-1 ATS in the last four meetings and 3-7 ATS in its last 10 trips to Assembly Hall. The total has stayed "under" in seven of the last nine meetings in Illinois. Stick with the Fighting Illini to keep things close enough to cover, but they cannot avoid a fourth straight defeat.

The Pick: Michigan State 72 Illinois 69

NCAA Men's Basketball Betting Previews- No.10 Michigan State Spartans vs. Illinois Fighting Illinois

ACC Basketball Preview: North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. No.7 North Carolina Tar Heels

Pointspread: North Carolina -13.5

Total Line: 158

The North Carolina State Wolfpack will look to retain at least a share on the lead in the ACC standings when they go up against their in-state rivals, the North Carolina Tar Heels this Thursday Night at the Dean E. Smith Center. The game is set to tip-off at 7 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

NC State is making its presence felt in the conference this season with an overall record of 15-5 straight-up (8-8 against the spread) and a 4-1 SU start in the ACC. It is coming off an impressive 78-73 victory over Miami (FLA) this past Saturday as a three-point road underdog. It is now 5-1 ATS on the road this season and the total has gone 3-3 in the six games.

The Wolfpack boast five different players scoring in double figures and three shooting better than 52 percent from the field. Overall, the team is averaging 77 points a game and shooting 47.7 percent from the floor.

North Carolina knocked-off Virginia Tech 82-68 last Thursday as a 6.5-point road favorite, but it still has to be stinging from a 90-57 beatdown at the hands of Florida State on Jan.14 as a six-point road favorite. The Tar Heels are now 16-3 SU and 10-8 ATS. They are undefeated at home at 12-0, but just 6-5 ATS. The total has stayed ?under? in seven of the 11 games at home.

The big three of Harrison Barnes, John Henson, and Tyler Zeller have North Carolina ranked first in the nation in both scoring with 85.1 points a game and rebounds with 46.3 a game. These three have combined to provide well over 50 percent of the team's production in both of these categories.

The Wolfpack are 5-15-1 ATS in their last 21 games in the ACC, but 5-0 ATS in their last five games on the road overall. The total has gone ?over? in eight of their last 10 games following a SU win.

The Tar Heels are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games against a team with a winning record on the road and the total has stayed "under" in seven of their last 10 games at home.

The road team in this series is 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and the total has gone "over" in 11 of the last 15 games. NC State has lost seven of the last eight meetings to the Tar Heels SU, but stick with the Wolfpack to throw a real scare into them this time around.

The Pick: North Carolina 79 North Carolina State 75

ACC Basketball Preview: North Carolina State Wolfpack vs. No.7 North Carolina Tar Heels

NFL Wildcard Round Betting Previews- Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints

Point spread: New Orleans -10.5
Total line: 58.5
The Detroit Lions return to the postseason for the first time since 1999 to square-off against the New Orleans Saints this Saturday night in the Superdome in the Wildcard Round of the NFL playoffs. The game is slated to get underway at 8 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on NBC.
Detroit’s season has been filled with a number of ups and downs, but a 10-6 straight-up record was good enough to earn the sixth-seed in the playoffs in the NFC. The Lions were 7-7-2 against the spread this season overall and 3-3-2 ATS on the road. The total went ‘over’ in 10 of their 16 games and in seven of their eight games on the road.
The Lions only chance in this game will be for quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Calvin Johnson, and the rest of the offense to put on their fastest track shoes and try and match the Saints score for score all night long. This is not that far-fetched considering that Detroit finished the season ranked fifth in the NFL in total yards per game and fourth in scoring with an average of 29.6 points a game.
New Orleans cruised through the second half of the regular season with eight victories both SU and ATS in eight games. It finished the year 13-3 SU and a very profitable 12-4 ATS. The Saints were unbeatable in the friendly confines of the Superdome this season with a perfect 8-0 record SU and ATS. The total went 9-7 overall and 5-3 at home.
Drew Brees comes into this game arguably playing the best football in his illustrious 11-year NFL career. He broke Dan Marino’s single-season passing record with 5,476 yards while throwing 46 touchdowns and completing an amazing 71.2 percent of his passes. He actually completed 80 percent of his throws in two of his last three games.
Detroit is 0-3-1 ATS in its last four road games and 1-4-1 ATS in its last six games overall. The total has gone ‘over’ in five of its last seven games as road underdogs.
New Orleans is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 home games and 7-0 ATS in its last seven games against the NFC. The total has gone ‘over’ in six of their last eight games in the postseason.
Head-to-head, the Saints have won the last three games both SU and ATS including a 31-17 rout in Week 13 as nine-point home favorites. The total stayed ‘under’ the 55-point line. The Lions should be able to put some points on the board against a less-than-stout Saints’ defense, but it will not be nearly as many points as New Orleans will pin on them.
The Pick: New Orleans 34 Detroit 20

NFL Wildcard Round Betting Previews- Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints

NFL Week 16 Betting Previews- Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints

Point spread: New Orleans -6.5

Total line: 52.5

The Atlanta Falcons invade the Superdome this Monday night to take on the New Orleans Saints in a NFC South clash that has huge playoff implications for both teams. The kick-off is slated for 8:30 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Atlanta comes into this game not only looking to keep the division race alive, but to avenge a painful 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints as a one-point home favorite in Week 10 after a controversial fourth-down call set up the winning field goal. This game remains the difference between the two teams as the Falcons are 9-5 straight-up and 6-7-1 against the spread. The total has stayed ?under? in nine of their 14 games this year.

The Falcons may have found some offense just in time after rolling-up 72 points in their last two games against Carolina and Jacksonville. Matt Ryan has thrown seven touchdowns and zero interceptions over the past two weeks after playing his worst game of the year the week before in Atlanta?s 17-10 loss to Houston as a one-point road favorite.

New Orleans has parlayed the first win over the Falcons into a six-game winning streak that has run its record to 11-3 SU (10-4 ATS). A win on Monday night would not only clinch the South, it would keep it in the running with the 49ers for the No.2 seed in the NFC. The total has gone an even 7-7 in its 14 games this season.

Much of the Saints? success this year can be directly attributed to the play of Drew Brees. He leads the NFL in passing yards with 4,780 while completing an incredible 71.5 percent of his throws. Brees has 37 touchdowns verse 11 interceptions and an overall passer rating of 109.1. He has been on fire the past four weeks with 14 touchdowns and no interceptions.

The Falcons are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games against the NFC and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as road underdogs. The total has stayed ?under? in eight of their last 10 games overall.

The Saints are 5-0 ATS in their last five games against the NFC and 6-0 ATS in their last six games as home favorites. The total has stayed ?under? in 13 of their last 16 games against the NFC South.

Head-to-head in this series, the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five games and the underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. The total has stayed ?under? in three of the last four games between the two.

Both teams fully understand the importance of this game to their postseason plans, so the margin for error remains slim. This should result in a close game that once again goes down to the wire. The Saints get the win at home, but stick with Atlanta to cover with the 6.5 points.

The Free NFL Pick: New Orleans 24 Atlanta 23

NFL Week 16 Betting Previews- Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints

Point spread: Baltimore -7.5

Over/Under: 45

The Houston Texans head east this week for a Sunday afternoon showdown with the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in an AFC tilt between two division-leading teams. Game time is set for a 4:05 (p.m.) start and it will be broadcast regionally on CBS.

Houston will be looking to bounce back from a25-20 loss to Oakland as a 4.5-point home favorite in a game it let slip away down the stretch. The Texans are now 3-2 both straight-up and against the spread and tied with Tennessee atop the AFC South. The total stayed ?under? the 48.5-point line against the Raiders and has now stayed ?under? in four of five their games this season.

The main concern for this team is a rash of injuries to some of its best players on both sides of the ball. Linebacker Mario Williams has been lost for the season with a torn muscle in his chest and wide receiver Andre Johnson remains doubtful with a strained hamstring. Quarterback Matt Schaub is also a bit nicked-up but should be ready to go by Sunday.

Baltimore should be well-rested and raring to go after coming off a bye. It went into its bye week with a huge 34-17 win over the New York Jets as a five-point home favorite to run its record to 3-1 SU and ATS. The total has gone ?over? in all four of its games.

The Ravens have vaulted to the top of the AFC North behind an offense that is ranked sixth in the NFL in scoring with an average of 29.8 points a game to go along with a defense that is ranked first in points allowed; giving up an average of just 14.2 points a game. Cornerback Jimmy Smith is still out with an ankle injury, but the Ravens should get wide receiver Lee Evans back after missing two games with an ankle injury of his own.

The Texans are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as road underdogs and the total has gone ?over? in five of their last seven road games. The Ravens are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a bye week and 4-1 ATS in their last five games as favorites. The total has gone ?over? in three of their last four home games.

This game is shaping-up as a seven-point Baltimore victory, so grab the Texans and the half-point to squeeze out a win ATS.

The Pick: Baltimore 24 Houston 17

NFL Week 6 Betting Previews-Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens

Point spread: Philadelphia -2.5

Over/Under: 50

It will a battle of the birds this Sunday night when Michael Vick returns to the Georgia Dome with his Philadelphia Eagles to take on his old team, the Atlanta Falcons in a NFC clash between two division winners from a year ago. The kick-off is slated for 8:20 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on NBC.

Philadelphia got off to a solid start last week with a 31-13 victory over St. Louis as a 4.5-point road favorite. The total ended as a ?push? against a closing line of 44 points. Philadelphia gave up a 47-yard rushing touchdown to Steven Jackson on the Rams first play from scrimmage, but then settled down to build a 10-point lead at the half. The Eagles put the game away for good in the fourth quarter, when LeSean McCoy ripped-off a 49-yard run for a score.

Vick finished the game with 187 yards passing and 98 yards rushing as the Eagles torched St. Louis for over 400 yards of total offense.

Atlanta did not fare as well in its opener with a 30-12 loss to Chicago as a three-point road favorite. The total went ?over? the 40.5-point line. The Falcons? normally potent offense was held to just two field goals as their only touchdown in the game was a 54-yard interception return when the game had already been decided. Matt Ryan finished the day with 319 yards passing and Michael Turner had 100 yards rushing, but Atlanta could not find its way into the end zone.

The Eagles are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games as a road favorite and the total has gone ?over? in six of their last seven games on the road. The Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog and the total has gone ?over? in nine of their last 13 games overall.

Head-to-head, Philadelphia is 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings overall and 4-1-1 ATS in the last six games in Atlanta. The total has stayed ?under? in seven of the last eight games overall and in the last five meetings here.

This will be Michael Vick?s first appearance in the Georgia Dome as a starter since his days in Atlanta, but do not expect the crowd to welcome him back with open arms. The thing to expect is another big night from this Eagles? offense to pin the Falcons into an early 0-2 hole.

The Pick: Philadelphia 34 Atlanta 21

NFL Betting Previews- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons

Point spread: New England -7

Over/Under: 45.5

The New England Patriots kick-off their regular season against a familiar opponent when they tangle with the Miami Dolphins this Monday night at Sun Life Stadium in this AFC East matchup. The game is slated to get underway at 7 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

New England raced to an NFL-best 14-2 record last season only to lose to its bitter rival, the Jets, 28-21 as 9.5-point home favorite in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Patriots have been instilled by Bodog as the favorites to win the Super Bowl this season at 11/2.

Quarterback Tom Brady appeared to be in mid-season form in limited play in the preseason and has the majority of the weapons back from an offense that finished the season ranked eighth in the NFL in total yards per game and first in points with an average of 32.4 a game. Wes Welker and Deion Branch will once again anchor the receiving corps, but New England added Chad Ochocinco as an added twist to the passing game.

Miami?s miraculous 11-5 record and AFC East title in 2008 must seem like a faded memory to fourth-year head coach Tony Sparano after his team posted back-to-back 7-9 seasons. An even bigger issue for this game was the Dolphins dismal performance at home last season, where they went just 1-7 SU.

The much maligned Chad Henne will get the start at quarterback on Monday night for Miami. Henne completed 61.4 percent of his throws in 2010 for 3,301 yards and 15 touchdowns, but he is better known for his 19 interceptions and inconsistent play. The addition of Reggie Bush catching balls out of the backfield will help, but the Dolphins will have to find a way to improve upon the 17.1 points a game they averaged last year, which ranked them 30th in the league.

Head-to-head, the Patriots have won seven of the last 10 games SU. They outscored Miami 79-21 in the two games last season, easily covering the spread in each. The road team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings and the total has gone ?over? in four of the last six games between the two.

Count on Brady to come out firing on Monday in an effort to put this one away early. The Dolphins are just too outmatched in offensive fire power to stand toe-to-toe with this team.

The Pick: New England 34 Miami 13

NFL Betting Preview - New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins

Point spread: New York -4

Over/Under: 40.5

The Dallas Cowboys will look to start this season on a winning note when they take on the New York Jets on Sunday night at the New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey. The game is slated to start at 8:20 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on NBC.

Last season did not go anywhere near as planned for Dallas after a 1-6 start completely derailed this team. Jason Garrett was promoted to head coach and helped corral the Cowboys to a 6-10 finish. Heading into this season, he is confident this team has what it takes to return to the top of the NFC East.

Having Tony Romo back as his starting quarterback will definitely help after he missed the final 10 games of the year with a broken collar bone. Also back is wide receiver Dez Bryant, who went down with a broken ankle in early November. Throw in Miles Austin and Jason Witten in the passing game and Felix Jones and Tashard Choice running the ball and this team should be able to put some points on the board.

New York, under head coach Rex Ryan, have been all about creating a solid rushing attack and a shutdown defense. This has gotten the Jets to two straight AFC Championship games, but they will need better production from third-year quarterback Mark Sanchez in order to take the next step. He has managed the game well, but has yet to show the ability to put this team on his back and carry it to a championship.

The first step would be to improve upon a 54.8 completion percentage that is just not getting the job done. Fortunately, Sanchez will have wide receiver Santonio Holmes back as well as Plaxico Burress to try and improve these numbers. The Jets also have that running game to fall back on, led by Shonn Greene and rookie Bilal Powell.

Dallas is 5-0 against the spread in its last five games as an underdog and the total has gone ?over? in six of its last seven games as a dog.

New York is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games as a favorite of 3.5 points or more. The total has gone ?over? in seven of its last 10 games as a favorite.

Romo could struggle in his first game back after the long layoff, but the Cowboys keep things close enough to cover the four points in a game that stays ?under? the total.

The Pick: New York 17 Dallas 16

NFL Betting Preview - Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Jets

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Vancouver +125

Boston -135

Over/Under: 5

The Vancouver Canucks have travelled cross-country one more time in search of their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history to take on the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of this best-of-seven series. Tonight?s game at the TD Garden is set for 8 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on NBC.

Vancouver grinded out a 1-0 victory in Friday night?s Game 5 as a 159 home favorite. It was its 15th victory this postseason against eight defeats. It also gave the Canucks a 3-2 edge in this series and the chance to win the title tonight in Boston. They are just 1-4 as an underdog and the total has gone ?over? in six of their 10 games on the road.

Offense for Vancouver has been at a premium throughout this entire series as it has scored just six goals in five games. If it is going to have any chance of hoisting the Cup tonight, goalie Roberto Luongo is going to have to give a repeat performance of Friday night?s game where he stopped all 31 of the Bruins? shots.

Boston has to be happy to be back in the friendly confines of the TD Garden where it is 9-3 overall this postseason and undefeated in its last five games here. The Bruins are 11-4 as a favorite and the total is 6-6 in those 12 games played at home.

Scoring has also been more prevalent at the Garden as Boston has scored a total of 12 goals in Game 3 and 4 here while managing just two goals in the three games in Vancouver. The Bruins? ability to force a deciding Game 7 could rest on the shoulders on their goalie, Tim Thomas. He has been spectacular in this series with a goals-against-average of just 1.2.

This series has followed suit with the home team winning every game and tonight should be no different. Stick with Boston and the ?under? as it forces this ?instant classic? showdown to shift back across the country one more time for Wednesday night?s Game 7.

NHL Stanley Cup Finals- Game 6 Betting Preview: Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins

Pointspread: Dallas -3

Over/Under: 186.5

The Miami Heat will look to win their second road game in-a-row this Tuesday night to try and take a commanding 3-1 series lead in Game 4 of their best-of-seven NBA Finals matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ABC.

Miami was able to preserve an 88-86 win over the Mavericks this past Sunday night as a 2 ½-point road underdog when Dirk Nowitzki?s jumper in the closing seconds missed the mark. The victory raised the Heat?s record to 5-3 on the road in these playoffs both straight-up and against the spread. The total stayed ?under? the 188.5 point total and has now stayed ?under? in five of the eight games.

LeBron James has grabbed most of the headlines for Miami this postseason, but Game 3 was Dwyane Wade?s turn to shine as he poured in a team-high 29 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead the way. James finished the night with 17 points and nine assists. The Heat shot 43.6 percent from the floor and outscored Dallas in the paint 40-22.

You cannot fault Nowitzki for Sunday night?s loss as once again he led the team in scoring with 34 points and rebounds with 11. Shawn Merion struggled from the floor shooting 4-for-12 and Mavericks as a whole went 8-for-21 from three-point range. They did have a 42-36 edge in total rebounds and converted on 81.5 percent of their free-throws, but still came up a few points short in the end.

The loss in Game 3 dropped Dallas to 13-5 SU and 13-4-1 ATS. It is 7-2 SU at home this postseason and 6-3 ATS. The total has gone ?over? in five of its nine home games and is 9-8-1 overall, but has stayed ?under? in three of its last four games.

Three games into this series, these teams have had the chance to get to know one another pretty well. This game hinges Miami?s ability to contain Nowitzki and force Dallas into taking bad shots. Once again, things come down to the final buzzer, but this time the Mavericks? all-everything power forward wins the game by draining the final shot.

NBA Finals Betting Preview-Game 4: Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks

Vancouver +105

Boston -115

Over/Under: 5

Game 3 of this year?s best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and the Boston Bruins is set for tonight at TD Garden with Vancouver holding a 2-0 lead. Game time is set for 8 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on CBS.

Vancouver opened up a two-game lead in this series with 3-2 overtime win as a 185 favorite this past Saturday. The Canucks are now 14-6 overall this postseason; 13-4 as the favorite and 1-2 as an underdog. The total has gone ?over? in five of its eight games on the road and is 8-9-3 overall.

Alexandre Burrows scored 11 seconds into overtime to seal Game 2 for the Canucks. He now has two goals and an assist in this series compared to just one goal and two assists for the high powered trio of Ryan Kesler and Daniel and Henrik Sedin. The real story for the Canucks so far has been the play of goalie Roberto Luongo, who has stopped 64 of the 66 shots he has faced.

Boston?s perfect 6-0 record in the playoffs when leading after two periods came to an end in Saturday?s overtime loss. It is now 12-8 overall; 3-4 as an underdog and 9-4 as a favorite. The total has been evenly split at 5-5 in its 10 home games and is 10-9-1 overall.

David Krejci and Nathan Horton are going to have to find a way to get the puck past Luongo to avoid a dreaded 0-3 hole in this series. These two combined for 18 goals in the three previous series but have been shutout so far in this one. Tim Thomas has done his part in goal to keep the Bruins in both games with 63 saves on 67 shots. He has been in goal for all of Boston?s 20 postseason games and has a GGA of 2.27 and a .930 save percentage.

Both team?s defenses have been relentless and both goalies have been playing at a high level, so the best play in tonight?s game could be the ?under? as this game is setting up as another hard-hitting, low-scoring affair. Stick with Boston to grind out a win to get back into this series.

NHL Stanley Cup Finals-Game 3 Betting Preview: Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins

Pointspread: Dallas -3

Over/Under: 187

The 2011 NBA Finals matchup between the Miami Heat and the Dallas Mavericks shifts from the American Airlines Arena in Miami to the American Airlines Center in Dallas this upcoming Sunday for Game 3 with the best-of-seven series knotted at one game apiece. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ABC.

Miami will spend the next two days trying to figure out how it blew a 15-point lead with less than eight minutes play in a 95-93 loss in Thursday?s Game 2 as a 4.5 point home favorite. The Heat?s collapse was their first loss at home in the playoffs after nine straight wins. They have not been nearly as dominant on the road with a 4-3 record both straight-up and against the spread. The total has stayed ?under? in four of the seven games.

Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 36 points and LeBron James added 20 points, but this series is coming down to a battle of the boards as Miami won the first round 46-36, but was outrebounded 41-30 in Thursday?s meltdown.

Dallas?s dramatic rally raised its overall record in the playoffs to 13-4 SU and a very profitable 13-3-1 ATS. It is 7-1 SU at home this postseason and 6-2 ATS. The total has gone ?over? in five of its eight home games and is 9-7-1 overall.

Dirk Nowitzki has been ?as advertised? with a game-high 27 points and eight rebounds in Game 1 and 24 points in Thursday?s comeback including scoring the final nine points of the game to steal the win and tie the series at 1-1. Shawn Merion also came up big in a supporting role with 20 points and eight rebounds and Jason Terry added 16 points and five assists off the bench.

Another key to Thursday?s win besides dominating the boards was Dallas?s ability to improve its shooting from the floor from 37.3 percent on Tuesday night to 48 percent in Game 2.

Turning to Sunday?s game, the Mavericks will use this tremendous shift in momentum along with raucous support of the home-town crowd to take a 2-1 edge in this series.

NBA Finals Betting Preview- Game 3: Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks

Pointspread: Oklahoma City -6.5

Over/Under: 205

The Denver Nuggets will try and keep their season alive with a second-straight win over the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in Game 5 of their first round, best-of-seven Western Conference matchup. Tip-off from the Oklahoma City Arena is set for 9:30 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on TNT.

Denver avoided a four-game sweep with a 104-101 victory as a three-point home favorite this past Monday night. The total also ended as a ?push? at 205. This was the Nuggets? first win over Oklahoma City in April after dropping two regular season games earlier in the month and the first three games of this series.

Ty Lawson continues to lead the way for Denver with an average of 16.3 points a game including a career playoff-high 27 points in Monday?s win. The Nuggets are shooting 41.4 percent from the field and averaging 97.5 points a game against the Thunder which is far below their 47.5 percent shooting and league-high 107.5 points a game in the regular season.

Oklahoma City pulled out a 107-103 win in Game 1 as a six-point home favorite, but took control of the series in Game 2 with a 106-89 victory as a 4 ½-point home favorite. The Thunder built a commanding 3-0 series lead with a 97-94 win this past Saturday as a five-point road underdog before Monday?s loss. The total stayed ?under? in games two and three.

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have combined to score over 55 percent of Oklahoma City?s points in this series. Durant is averaging 30.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and four assists, while Westbrook is averaging 26.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists. The Thunder are averaging 102.8 points a game, which is the highest total of any playoff team. They also lead in rebounds with 47.5 a game.

With the exception of Game 2, all the games in this series have been close, hard-fought battles, but that will not be the case tonight as the Thunder roll to an impressive win at home to lock-up the series.

NBA Playoffs- Denver Nuggets at Oklahoma City Thunder

Pointspread: Miami -10.5

Over/Under: 186

The Philadelphia 76ers, fresh off their first win in this series, head back to South Beach this Wednesday night for Game 5 of their first round, best-of-seven Eastern Conference playoff matchup with the Miami Heat. Game time from the American Airlines Arena is set for 7 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on TNT.

Philadelphia has showed tremendous guts and determination in this series, but it has only resulted in one win against Heat in the first four games. This past Sunday it came away with an 86-82 victory as a 5 ½-point home underdog after closing out the game with a 10-0 run. The 76ers covered as a 10 ½-point road underdog in Game 1, but failed to cover the spread in games two and three.

Jrue Holiday leads Philadelphia in scoring with 15.3 points a game and Elton Brand has had a productive series with 14 points and nine rebounds a game. The biggest bonus for the Sixers has been their production off the bench with players like Thaddeus Young, Lou Williams, and Evan Turner each coming up big at various times in the first four games.

Miami has only one blowout in this series, a 94-73 win as a nine-point home favorite in Game 2 and has gotten off to slow starts in each of the other three games. It needed a late fourth quarter rally in last Thursday?s 100-94 victory as a 4 ½-point road favorite to take the 3-0 lead in this series.

The Heat continue to roll behind its Big Three. LeBron James leads the team in points with 26.3 and rebounds with 10.3 a game. Wade is second in scoring with 21.3 points and Chris Bosh has averaged 19.3 points and 8.5 rebounds over the four games. The Heat have outscored Philly by an average of eight points and have a +6.75 edge in rebounds.

Sixers? head coach Doug Collins will have his team ready for this game, but the disparity in talent between the two is just too great to overcome. Miami wraps things up tonight with the win, but stick with Philly to keep things close enough to cover with the 10 ½ points.

NBA Playoffs- Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat

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