Monday, January 24, 2011

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors

The San Antonio Spurs and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Oracle Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game's total is sitting at 211.

Last time out for San Antonio, they were a 96-72 loser as they battled the Hornets on the road. The Spurs failed to cover in the match as a 1.5-point favorite, while 168 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Golden State lost its last outing, a 113-109 result against the Clippers on January 22. The Warriors covered in that game as an 8.5-point underdog, while the 222 combined points took the game OVER the total.

San Antonio: Team record: 37-7 SU, 25-17-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Utah are 5-5 After playing New Orleans are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Golden State: Team record: 19-24 SU, 25-18 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games at home is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing New Orleans are 3-7 After playing LA Clippers are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: San Antonio at Utah, Wednesday, January 26 Golden State home to New Orleans, Wednesday, January 26

 

Spurs vs. Warriors

NBA Preview: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Monday when the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls meet at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8-point favorites versus the Bucks, while the game's total is sitting at 178.

Milwaukee lost its last outing, a 94-81 result against the Grizzlies on January 22. The Bucks failed to cover in that game as a 2.5-point favorite, while the 175 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Chicago won its last outing, a 92-79 result against the Cavaliers on January 22. The Bulls failed to cover in that game as a 15.5-point favorite, while the 171 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Milwaukee: Team record: 16-25 SU, 19-21-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Memphis are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6

Chicago: Team record: 30-14 SU, 25-18-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Orlando are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Milwaukee home to Atlanta, Wednesday, January 26 Chicago home to Orlando, Friday, January 28

 

 

Bucks vs. Bulls

NCAA Basketball Preview: Baylor Bears vs. Kansas State Wildcats

The Baylor Bears and the Kansas State Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Bramlage Coliseum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

In their last action, Baylor was a 76-57 winner at home against Oklahoma State. They covered the 6.5?point spread as favorites.

Kansas State lost its last outing, a 64-56 result against Texas A&M on January 22. They failed to cover in that game as a 5-point underdog.

Baylor: Team record: 13-5 SU, 4-7 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 13 games on the road is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas State

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Colorado are 3-7 After playing Oklahoma State are 4-6 After a win are 7-3

Kansas State: Team record: 13-7 SU, 4-9 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Baylor is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Baylor

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Kansas are 8-2 After playing Texas A&M are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Baylor home to Colorado, Saturday, January 29 Kansas State at Kansas, Saturday, January 29

 

Baylor vs. Kansas State

NCAA Basketball Preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Pittsburgh Panthers

The fans at Petersen Events Center will be treated to a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Pittsburgh Panthers when they take their seats on Monday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 11-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for Notre Dame, they were an 80-75 winner as they battled Marquette at home. They covered in the match as a 3.5-point favorite.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were an 80-50 winner as they battled DePaul on the road. They covered in the match as a 16-point favorite.

Notre Dame: Team record: 16-4 SU, 8-7 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing DePaul are 5-5 After playing Marquette are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

Pittsburgh: Team record: 19-1 SU, 7-6 ATS Current streak: won 9 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Notre Dame is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Notre Dame

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Rutgers are 9-1 After playing DePaul are 5-1 After a win are 9-1

Next up: Notre Dame at DePaul, Thursday, February 3 Pittsburgh at Rutgers, Saturday, January 29

 

 

Notre Dame vs. Pitt

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Super Bowl XLV Opening Odds At Bookmaker.com

NFL

3:25 PM
101 PITTSBURGH
102 GREEN BAY

 

 

Super Bowl XLV

NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers vs. Denver Nuggets

The Indiana Pacers and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Pepsi Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 9-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total is sitting at 215½.

In their last action, Indiana was a 97-92 loser on the road against the Trail Blazers. They earned a push of the 5?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (189) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Denver was a 107-97 loser at home against the Lakers. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (204) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Indiana: Team record: 16-24 SU, 19-19-2 ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Denver The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Denver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Denver is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Denver

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Orlando are 5-5 After playing Portland are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7

Denver: Team record: 24-18 SU, 16-23-3 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing at home against Indiana is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Indiana is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Indiana

When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing LA Lakers are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Indiana home to Orlando, Wednesday, January 26 Denver at Washington, Tuesday, January 25

 

 

Pacers vs. Nuggets

NCAA Basketball Preview: Miami Hurricanes vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack

The fans at RBC Center will be treated to a game between the Miami Hurricanes and the North Carolina State Wolfpack when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wolfpack listed as 2-point favorites versus the Hurricanes, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Miami was a 55-53 loser in their most recent outing at home against Florida State. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as favorites.

Last time out for North Carolina State, they were a 92-78 loser as they battled Duke at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 10.5-point underdog.

Miami: Team record: 12-6 SU, 7-6 ATS

is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing North Carolina are 4-6 After playing Florida State are 8-2 After a loss are 6-4

North Carolina State: Team record: 11-7 SU, 7-6 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing Miami

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Clemson are 3-7 After playing Duke are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Miami home to North Carolina, Wednesday, January 26 North Carolina State at Clemson, Tuesday, January 25

 

Miami vs. NC State

NCAA Basketball Preview: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Northwestern Wildcats

The Wisconsin Badgers and the Northwestern Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Welsh-Ryan Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Badgers listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 130½.

Wisconsin was a 69-60 winner in its last match at home against Indiana. They failed to cover the 13.5?point spread as favorites.

Northwestern won its last outing, a 98-55 result against SIU Edwardsville on January 20.

Wisconsin: Team record: 14-4 SU, 9-5 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Northwestern The total has gone UNDER in 15 of last 21 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Northwestern

When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing Penn State are 9-1 After playing Indiana are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Northwestern: Team record: 13-5 SU, 8-4 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Wisconsin is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Wisconsin

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 2-8 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Wisconsin at Penn State, Saturday, January 29 Northwestern at Minnesota, Wednesday, January 26

 

Wisconsin vs. Northwestern

AFC Championship Preview: New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Heinz Field.

Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 4-point favorites versus the Jets, while the game's total is sitting at 38.

Last time out for New York, they were a 28-21 winner as they battled the Patriots on the road. The Jets covered in the match as a 9-point underdog, while 49 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Steelers were a 31-24 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Ravens. They covered the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (55) made winners of OVER bettors.

Team records: New York: 11-5 SU, 9-7 ATS Pittsburgh: 12-4 SU, 10-6 ATS

New York most recently: When playing in January are 7-3 When playing on grass are 8-2 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the division are 8-2

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing in January are 9-1 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the division are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 9 of the NY Jets last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh NY Jets are 13-3 SU in their last 16 games on the road NY Jets are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games NY Jets are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games when playing Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Jets The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing NY Jets Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

 

 

AFC Championship Game

NFC Championship Preview: Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

The fans at Soldier Field will be treated to a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Packers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 42½.

Green Bay was a 48-21 winner in its last match on the road against the Falcons. They covered the 1?point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 69 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

The Bears were a 35-24 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Seahawks. They covered the 10.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (59) made winners of OVER bettors.

Team records: Green Bay: 10-6 SU, 9-7 ATS Chicago: 11-5 SU, 9-6-1 ATS

Green Bay most recently: When playing in January are 7-3 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the division are 7-3

Chicago most recently: When playing in January are 5-5 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the division are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Green Bay's last 5 games when playing Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Green Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago Green Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Green Bay's last 10 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Green Bay The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing at home against Green Bay Chicago is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

 

NFC Championship Game