NBA Christmas Day Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 5-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total is sitting at 184.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 122-86 result against the Mavericks on May 8. The Lakers failed to cover in that game as a 2-point underdog, while the 208 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Chicago: Team record: 62-20 SU, 50-31-1 ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 15 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games on the road is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Golden State are 4-6 After playing Miami are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Los Angeles: Team record: 57-25 SU, 38-44 ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 12 of the LA Lakers last 15 games when playing Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Sacramento are 7-3 After playing Dallas are 7-3 After a loss are 3-7

Next up: Chicago at Golden State, Monday, December 26 LA Lakers at Sacramento, Monday, December 26

NBA Christmas Day Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers

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The game that is getting the most basketball betting action is the rematch of last year's NBA Finals as the Dallas Mavericks host the Miami Heat. Despite winning their first championship in franchise history, Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs are four-point home underdogs to LeBron James and the visiting Heat.

The first game of the day pits the Boston Celtics against the new-look New York Knicks. This game opened close to a "pick em", but the boys from the Big Apple are now 3.5-point chalk. The Knicks added veterans Tyson Chandlers and Mike Bibby over the offseason. Meanwhile, the Celtics are getting older by the minute.

Thanks to the blockbuster deal that brought Chris Paul to Tinsel Town, the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors is the game that had the biggest line move. Before Paul was traded to the Clippers, Golden State was a slight favorite in the NBA Christmas nightcap. Now with visions of endless Paul to Blake Griffin alley-oops, the Clippers are five-point chalk.

In addition to the three games mentioned above, the Chicago Bulls visit the Los Angeles Lakers while and the Orlando Magic travel to Oklahoma City to play the Thunder.

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NFL Week 16 Preview: New York Giants vs. New York Jets

The New York Giants and the New York Jets will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at MetLife Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jets listed as 3-point favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total is sitting at 47.

New York lost its last outing, a 23-10 result against the Redskins on December 18. The Giants failed to cover in that game as a 5.5-point favorite, while the 33 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

New York lost its last outing, a 45-19 result against the Eagles on December 18. The Jets failed to cover in that game as a 3-point underdog, while the 64 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Team records: New York: 7-7 SU, 6-7-1 ATS New York: 8-6 SU, 6-8 ATS

New York most recently: When playing in December are 4-6 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the division are 5-5

New York most recently: When playing in December are 5-5 When playing on turf are 7-3 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing outside the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Giants last 5 games on the road NY Giants are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Jets The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Giants last 6 games NY Giants are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games on the road NY Jets are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Jets last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Jets last 5 games at home NY Jets are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games

Next up: NY Giants home to Dallas, Sunday, January 1 NY Jets at Miami, Sunday, January 1

NFL Week 16 Preview: New York Giants vs. New York Jets

NFL Week 16 Preview: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys will meet on the gridiron at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday in a battle of division rivals.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 3-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Philadelphia won its last outing, a 45-19 result against the Jets on December 18. The Eagles covered in that game as a 3-point favorite, while the 64 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Last time out for Dallas, they were a 31-15 winner as they battled the Buccaneers on the road. The Cowboys covered in the match as a 7-point favorite, while 46 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Philadelphia: 6-8 SU, 6-8 ATS Dallas: 8-6 SU, 5-8-1 ATS

Philadelphia most recently: When playing in December are 8-2 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 3-7 When playing within the division are 7-3

Dallas most recently: When playing in December are 5-5 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 13 games on the road Philadelphia is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Dallas Philadelphia is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 12 of Dallas's last 16 games at home Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games

Next up: Philadelphia home to Washington, Sunday, January 1 Dallas at NY Giants, Sunday, January 1

NFL Week 16 Preview: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys

NFL Odds Board Pits Wild Card Hopefuls Head-to-Head in Week 16

A three-game win streak has put the San Diego Chargers back in the conversation for an AFC wild card berth, but their season isn't about to get any easier in Week 16. This Saturday - on Christmas Eve, no less - San Diego will square off on the NFL odds board against an equally-postseason hungry Detroit Lions team from the NFC.

Both Detroit and San Diego remain eligible candidates on Bovada's NFL futures board, but only one team can walk away as Super Bowl champions. To even get there, they'll have to slug out a holiday victory that proves they deserve it.

The 9-5 Lions have emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the NFC North, but if they want to live up to the five-game win streak that put them back on the map this fall, they'll have to come through in the final hour of the season.

Standing between the Chargers and a playoff berth remain a number of threats from the Cincinnati Bengals and New York Jets to the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders. Since only one spot remains, every game and every winnable opportunity counts in the final stretch of the season.

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NCAA Football Odds Favor Southern Miss at Annual Hawaii Bowl

This Saturday, while the rest of the country hangs up their stockings with care, the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and Nevada Wolf Pack will kick off for the annual Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve.

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Heading into the year-end finale, the No. 21-ranked Golden Eagles are early favorites to come out on top. Their 11-2 record, including a most recent win over No. 6-ranked - and at the time undefeated - Houston has put them at the forefront of the NCAA football odds board.

Will the Wolf Pack find away to beat the spread? According to Bovada, the Pack are listed as +6.5 dogs, a pun that can only be explained as a Christmas miracle.

Expect senior quarterback Austin Davis to show up for the Golden Eagles as they look to put the finishing touches on an overachieving season. Southern Miss was but an honorable mention in the Associated Press? preseason poll and briefly dipped off the national radar altogether.

It may be out of the question to ask Nevada to bring home the hardware on behalf of the WAC conference, especially considering that their counterparts were - aside from Houston - the gem of Conference USA, but it's worth a shot.

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College Basketall Preview: Duquesne Dukes vs. George Mason Patriots

The Duquesne Dukes and the George Mason Patriots will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Patriot Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Patriots listed as 5-point favorites versus the Dukes, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for Duquesne, they were an 85-71 loser as they battled Western Michigan on the road. They failed to cover in the match as a 3-point favorite.

George Mason was a 76-61 winner in its last match on the road against Radford.

Duquesne: Team record: 6-5 SU, 4-4-1 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Bowling Green are 2-3 After a loss are 7-3

George Mason: Team record: 7-3 SU, 3-5 ATS

is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Duquesne

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Manhattan are 1-1 After playing Radford are 4-1 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Duquesne home to Bowling Green, Wednesday, December 28 George Mason home to Manhattan, Friday, December 23

College Basketall Preview: Duquesne Dukes vs. George Mason Patriots

NCAA Basketball Preview: Texas Longhorns vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

The Texas Longhorns and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Dean Smith Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 11-point favorites versus the Longhorns, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Texas won its last outing, a 77-65 result against Temple on December 17. They covered in that game as a 7.5-point favorite.

North Carolina won its last outing, a 99-49 result against Nicholls State on December 19. They covered in that game as a 38.5-point favorite.

Texas: Team record: 9-2 SU, 2-4 ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 12 games on the road is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Rice are 6-1 After a win are 7-3

North Carolina: Team record: 10-2 SU, 6-5 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 After playing Nicholls State are 1-0 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Texas home to Rice, Saturday, December 31 North Carolina home to Elon, Thursday, December 29

NCAA Basketball Preview: Texas Longhorns vs. North Carolina Tar Heels

Poinsettia Bowl: No. 18 TCU Faces Louisiana Tech on College Football Odds Board

College football fans looking for their first taste of elite bowl action will get exactly that this Wednesday, when the TCU Horned Frogs become the first top-25 club to square off in a post-season finale.

Tune early as No. 18 TCU takes on the WAC champion Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Dec. 21.

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Though TCU couldn't quite replicate the success they enjoyed last season, their 2011 campaign is not to be overlooked. Had it not been for a pair of disappointing losses in the first month of this season, they could have realistically been one of the nation?s few undefeated squads for a second straight year.

On Nov. 12, TCU edged past their only ranked opponent of the year, mid-major favorite No. 5 Boise State, and the one-point victory stands as a testament to their legitimacy on the college football odds board.

Will the success carry over into next week when it matters most?

When the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl finally kicks off, Louisiana Tech will undoubtedly be tested, but a recent seven-game win streak may be enough to give the Bulldogs momentum necessary to compete for the win.

Having not dropped a game since Oct. 1 (and winning their most recent one 44-0) the Bulldogs could potentially play spoilers to a Horned Frogs club that looks by every other measure the NCAA odds board favorite.

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Poinsettia Bowl: No. 18 TCU Faces Louisiana Tech on College Football Odds Board