NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls

The Orlando Magic and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Orlando won its last outing, a 111-96 result against the Pacers on January 26. The Magic covered in that game as a 5.5-point favorite, while the 207 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 92-83 winner as they battled the Bucks at home. The Bulls covered in the match as a 7-point favorite, while 175 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 30-16 SU, 20-24-2 ATS

is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Chicago The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Chicago

When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Indiana are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Chicago: Team record: 31-14 SU, 26-18-1 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games at home

When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing Indiana are 7-3 After playing Milwaukee are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Orlando home to Cleveland, Sunday, January 30 Chicago home to Indiana, Saturday, January 29

 

Magic vs. Bulls

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks

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NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks

The New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for New York, they were a 93-88 winner as they battled the Heat at home. The Knicks covered in the match as a 3-point underdog, while 181 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Atlanta was a 98-90 loser in its last match on the road against the Bucks. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 188 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

New York: Team record: 24-21 SU, 28-15-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 13 games when playing on the road against Atlanta is 14-4-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 11 games when playing Atlanta

When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Detroit are 2-8 After playing Miami are 3-7 After a win are 6-4

Atlanta: Team record: 29-17 SU, 21-25 ATS

is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games at home The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 13 games when playing at home against New York is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Dallas are 5-5 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a loss are 9-1

Next up: New York home to Detroit, Sunday, January 30 Atlanta at Dallas, Saturday, January 29

Knicks vs. Hawks

NCAA Basketball Preview: Yale Bulldogs vs. Pennsylvania Quakers

The Yale Bulldogs and the Pennsylvania Quakers will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at The Palestra.

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

Yale was a 59-51 winner in its last match at home against Brown. They covered the 6.5?point spread as favorites.

Pennsylvania was a 73-61 winner in their most recent outing at home against Saint Joseph's. They covered the 1.5?point spread as favorites.

Yale: Team record: 9-7 SU, 3-2 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pennsylvania is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Pennsylvania

When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Princeton are 6-4 After playing Brown are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Pennsylvania: Team record: 6-8 SU, 1-2 ATS

is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Yale is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Yale The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing Yale is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Brown are 4-6 After playing Saint Joseph's are 6-4 After a win are 2-8

Next up: Yale at Princeton, Saturday, January 29 Pennsylvania home to Brown, Saturday, January 29

 

 

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NCAA Basketball Preview: Wright State Raiders vs. Wisc-Green Bay Phoenix

The Wright State Raiders and the Wisc-Green Bay Phoenix will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Resch Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phoenix listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

In their last action, Wright State was a 65-46 loser on the road against Cleveland State. They failed to cover the 7.5?point spread as underdogs.

Wisc-Green Bay was a 63-61 winner in its last match on the road against Valparaiso. They covered the 8?point spread as underdogs.

Wright State: Team record: 13-8 SU, 7-6 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Green Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Wisc-Green Bay

When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Wisc-Milwaukee are 5-5 After playing Cleveland State are 9-1 After a loss are 7-3

Wisc-Green Bay: Team record: 11-10 SU, 8-5 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Wright State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Wright State

When playing on Friday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 7-3 After playing Valparaiso are 4-5 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Wright State at Wisc-Milwaukee, Sunday, January 30 Wisc-Green Bay home to Detroit, Sunday, January 30

 

Wright State vs. Wisconsin-Green Bay

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BOSTON CELTICS (34-10) at PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (25-21)

BOSTON CELTICS (34-10) at PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (25-21) Sportsbook.com Line/Total: Boston -5 & 183 

The Boston Celtics come into their Thursday battle with the Portland Trail Blazers feeling much more complete having their physical center Kendrick Perkins back. Perkins, who adds a defensive presence that can’t be categorized, had seven points and six rebounds in his first game back Tuesday in a 112-95 win over the Cavaliers. The return of Perkins comes at an ideal time with Shaquille O’Neal and Jermaine O’Neal both still out. To help out the recent thin frontcourt of the Celtics, Luke Harangody chipped in eight points and some much needed energy off the bench Tuesday. Boston has been terrific at TD Garden this year (22-3 SU), but beatable on the road (12-7 SU, 11-8 ATS). Ray Allen who is averaging 17.3 PPG this year, needs to play better this time around against the Blazers. The last meeting on Dec. 1, Allen went 3-for-12, scoring nine points and the C’s were minus-10 when he was on the court. Despite Allen’s poor shooting and a 15-0 run in the fourth by Portland, the Celtics held on and won 99-95.

 

It is hard to remember a team plagued with so many unfortunate injures as the Blazers have suffered this year. They’ve already lost Greg Oden for the season, and star guard Brandon Roy has not seen the court yet this calendar year. To add fuel to the fire, Marcus Camby has been out with a knee injury and LaMarcus Aldridge recently went for an MRI on his right hip. Luckily there was no cartilage damage to Aldridge’s hip and he will be available for Thursday’s contest. With Aldridge not 100 percent and Oden and Camby out, Portland desperately needs help from Joel Przybilla, who has scored a total of 10 points as a starter in the past three games. He didn’t attempt a field goal in 23 minutes in Monday’s embarrassing 96-81 loss to the Kings. Through all the injuries this year, the Blazers have been very solid at home this year (16-6 SU, 12-9 ATS). Portland has found scoring from the terrific second year player Wesley Matthews, who is averaging 22.7 PPG in his past three games. Matthews also scored 23 points, including 5-of-7 shooting from 3-point range in the Dec. 1 matchup against the Celtics.

 

Boston has owned this series recently, going 10-1 SU and 8-3 ATS in the past 11 meetings with Portland. The C’s have outscored the Blazers by 7.8 PPG in the past five meetings at the Rose Garden, with all four wins coming by at least six points, which is greater than Thursday’s spread. Having a healthy Perkins against a banged-up Aldridge may be the downfall for the Blazers. Portland, who has heavily relied on LaMarcus Aldridge (21.1 PPG) this year, needs to find another way to score and the tough defense of Boston (91.8 PPG allowed, second-best in NBA) won’t make that easy. The defending Eastern Conference champions should be able to handle the tough home crowd of Portland and take the victory against the spread.

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SAINT MARY’S (CA) GAELS (17-3, 5-0 in WCC) at GONZAGA BULLDOGS (13-7, 3-2 in WCC)

Sportsbook.com Line/Total: Gonzaga -3.5 & 148.5

 

Look out Gonzaga, the Gael force is coming! Just to remind everyone in the West Coast Conference (as well as the rest of college basketball) that last season was not a fluke, the Gaels of Saint Mary’s are back with a vengeance. Following last season’s NCAA Tournament run that ended with a loss in the Sweet 16 round to Baylor, the Gaels have stormed to 17 wins in its first 20 games this year, including a 5-0 mark in the West Coast Conference. Thursday when they invade Gonzaga’s McCarthey Athletic Center, Saint Mary’s will do so with a team that is ranked in the Top 10 nationally in three offensive categories. The Zags rank eighth in scoring (82.5 PPG), third in passing (18.6 APG), and third in shooting (50.6% FG).

 

The Saint Mary’s attack starts with its backcourt of senior Mickey McConnell and sophomore Matthew Dellavedova. McConnell leads the team in points (14.6), assists (6.5) and minutes played (35.5), all while shooting nearly 47% from beyond the arc, and over 51% from the floor, an amazing number for a player who makes his living outside of the paint. McConnell also knows how to protect the basketball, as he sports an assist-to-turnover ratio of nearly 3-to-1. Dellavedova (13.2 PPG, 5.9 APG, 3.7 RPG, 1.2 SPG) is a big guard from down under -- Maryborough, Australia to be exact -- who can do a little bit of everything. At nearly 39%, Dellavedova is almost as proficient from beyond the arc as McConnell. Junior forward Rob Jones (14.0 PPG, 7.3 RPG) leads the team in rebounding. With a team shooting percentage of just about 50%, and a team three-point FG Pct. just below 40%, it’s a pretty safe bet that most of Saint Mary’s rebounds come courtesy of the OTHER team’s missed shots. The Gaels are coming off of an 89-70 non-conference road loss to Vanderbilt last Saturday, and while all of the team’s losses have come to non-league opponents, Saint Mary’s did battle Mountain West-leading BYU (now 20-1 after defeating San Diego State on Wednesday night) before losing by just a point, 74-73.

 

After a rocky beginning that saw them start the season 4-5 and falling out of the Top 25, the Gonzaga Bulldogs had seemed to right the ship, winning nine straight between December 16 and January 15, with big non-conference victories over 2010 NCAA Tournament teams Baylor, Xavier and Oklahoma State. But two disappointing conference road defeats at Santa Clara and San Francisco have knocked the Bulldogs record back to 13-7, and 3-2 in conference play. Simply put, the Bulldogs had better start showing a lot more bark if they hope to make a 13th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. The Zags have gotten strong production from senior guard Steven Gray, who is leading the team in scoring (15.2) while shooting over 40% from beyond the arc. Long and lean 7-footer Robert Sacre (13.9 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.9 BPG) is leading the team in rebounds and blocks, while sophomore forward Elias Harris (12.3 PPG, 5.5 RPG) like Sacre, is shooting over 51% from the field. A loss would put Gonzaga three games out of first place, providing a clear advantage for the Gaels as they look to make it back–to-back WCC Championships, further breaking the stranglehold that Gonzaga has held on the conference for years.

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NBA Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Boston Celtics and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rose Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 183.

Boston won its last outing, a 112-95 result against the Cavaliers on January 25. The Celtics covered in that game as a 16.5-point favorite, while the 207 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Portland was a 96-81 loser in its last match at home against the Kings. They failed to cover the 7.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 177 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Boston: Team record: 34-10 SU, 21-21-2 ATS

is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Phoenix are 3-7 After playing Cleveland are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Portland: Team record: 25-21 SU, 22-21-3 ATS

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Boston is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing San Antonio are 4-6 After playing Sacramento are 9-1 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Boston at Phoenix, Friday, January 28 Portland home to San Antonio, Tuesday, February 1

 

Boston vs. Portland

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks

The fans at Madison Square Garden will be treated to a game between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 212.

Miami was a 120-103 winner in its last match at home against the Raptors. They covered the 10?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 223 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

New York was a 115-106 winner in its last match at home against the Wizards. They covered the 7.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 221 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Miami: Team record: 31-13 SU, 20-23-1 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Toronto are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

New York: Team record: 23-21 SU, 27-15-2 ATS

is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games when playing at home against Miami The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games when playing Miami

When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Washington are 2-8 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Miami home to Detroit, Friday, January 28 New York at Atlanta, Friday, January 28

 

Heat vs. Knicks

Big East Dominates AP Top 25 Rankings

Of all the competitive conferences in NCAA college basketball this season, the Big East has to be the consensus most feared. As of the Week 12 Associated Press men?s basketball rankings, six of the conference?s 16 teams reside in the nation-wide Top 25.

In addition to the six ranked programs, two more fell out recently after tough losses in the tough division. Such is life in the wildly competitive Big East.

This Saturday the No. 5-ranked Connecticut Huskies will take on the No. 23-ranked Louisville Cardinals. Can the Cardinals bounce back after a disappointing loss to Providence on Jan. 22?

At the same time the No. 7-ranked Villanova Wildcats will host the No. 21-ranked Georgetown Hoyas. The Wildcats took down No. 3-ranked Syracuse last Saturday, will the momentum from the big win carry over into the future? Are the Cats legitimate contenders after the win?

With so much going on in the Big East, and so many programs capable of defeating each other as the season progresses, the fact that they?ve all maintained such esteemed rankings makes them a compelling case when it comes to college basketball betting.

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Betting on the Big East: The NCAA's Top Conference

Just how good is the Big East in NCAA college basketball this season? If the most recent installments of the Associated Press? men?s basketball rankings are to be trusted: very.

As a result, betting on college basketball has never been more intriguing.

Currently six teams in the 16-team conference are ranked in the top 25 spots for the entire nation, three of which find themselves in the top seven. In addition to the six contenders (from No. 2-seeded Pittsburgh to No. 23-seeded Louisville), two other programs have spent time in the AP?s Top 25 as recently as last week.

Although West Virginia and Cincinnati have suffered recent backs - Cincinnati?s of course slightly more excusable than WV?s recent loss to unranked Marshall - the conference is still by in large the most competitive of any in the country. Had it not been for recent back-to-back losses against lethal No. 9 Syracuse and No. 15 Notre Dame, the Bearcats would be just as feared as ever.

Instead, however, they find themselves on the outside looking in at the six teams currently jostling for spotlight in the polls.

This Saturday, fans of the Big East and NCAA bettors alike will tune in as pair of games pit some of their top contenders against each other.

At noon on Jan. 29, the No. 5 seed Connecticut Huskies will try their luck against the Louisville Cardinals. The Cards slipped up recently against lowly Providence but will have their shot at redemption. A big time win over a big time program would do wonders for their ranking after slipping four spots from No. 19 last week.

Meanwhile, the No. 8-ranked Villanova Wildcats will host Georgetown as they look to continue building on momentum that they gained taking down Syracuse on Jan. 22. Was the Wildcats win over the Orange a fluke?

With such a variety of contenders vying for position in the conference, it?s hard not to get wrapped up in the intensity of the Big East. The No. 2-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers are the lone undefeated team left in the conference. How will the rest of the pack unfold?

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NCAA Basketball Preview: Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Nevada Wolf Pack

The Fresno State Bulldogs and the Nevada Wolf Pack will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Lawlor Events Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wolf Pack listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Fresno State won its last outing, an 86-56 result against Seattle on January 24.

Nevada won its last outing, a 66-58 result against Louisiana Tech on January 22. They failed to cover in that game as a 11-point favorite.

Fresno State: Team record: 8-10 SU, 5-8-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Nevada The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing San Jose State are 4-6 After playing Seattle are 0-2 After a win are 4-6

Nevada: Team record: 7-13 SU, 8-10 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Fresno State The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Fresno State

When playing on Thursday are 5-4 Before playing Utah State are 8-2 After playing Louisiana Tech are 8-2 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Fresno State at San Jose State, Saturday, January 29 Nevada at Utah State, Wednesday, February 2

 

Fresno State vs. Nevada

NCAA Basketball Preview: Boston College Eagles vs. Duke Blue Devils

The Boston College Eagles and the Duke Blue Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 16½-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

In their last action, Boston College was a 67-51 loser on the road against Florida State. They failed to cover the 8?point spread as underdogs.

Duke was an 83-59 winner in its last match on the road against Wake Forest. They covered the 22.5?point spread as favorites.

Boston College: Team record: 14-6 SU, 7-7 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing North Carolina are 4-4 After playing Florida State are 2-5 After a loss are 7-3

Duke: Team record: 18-1 SU, 9-8 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston College is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston College

When playing on Thursday are 9-1 Before playing St. John's are 6-4 After playing Wake Forest are 8-2 After a win are 9-1

Next up: Boston College home to North Carolina, Tuesday, February 1 Duke at St. John's, Sunday, January 30

 

Boston College vs. Duke

NHL Preview: Nashville Predators vs. Vancouver Canucks

The Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Rogers Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Predators, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Predators were a 3-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Flames. That made winners of bettors who got Calgary at -128 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 7-1 winner as they battled the Stars at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at -170 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Vancouver: Team record: 30-10-9 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games when playing at home against Nashville is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Nashville is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing San Jose are 5-5 After playing Dallas are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Nashville: Team record: 27-16-6 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 9 games when playing on the road against Vancouver is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road is 5-12-1 SU in its last 18 games ,when playing on the road against Vancouver

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Minnesota are 6-4 After playing Calgary are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Nashville home to Calgary, Tuesday, February 1 Vancouver at Dallas, Tuesday, February 1

 

 

Nashville vs. Vancouver

NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Golden State Warriors

The New Orleans Hornets and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Oracle Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 2-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game's total is sitting at 199.

New Orleans won its last outing, a 91-89 result against the Thunder on January 24. The Hornets failed to cover in that game as a 3.5-point favorite, while the 180 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

In their last action, Golden State was a 113-102 loser at home against the Spurs. They failed to cover the 5.5?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (215) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

New Orleans: Team record: 30-16 SU, 25-19-2 ATS Current streak: won 9 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Golden State

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Sacramento are 5-5 After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4 After a win are 9-1

Golden State: Team record: 19-25 SU, 25-19 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

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 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing New Orleans

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Charlotte are 4-6 After playing San Antonio are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: New Orleans at Sacramento, Saturday, January 29 Golden State home to Charlotte, Friday, January 28

 

New Orleans vs. Golden State

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Utah Jazz

The San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game's total is sitting at 196½.

In their last action, San Antonio was a 113-102 winner on the road against the Warriors. They covered the 5.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (215) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

The Jazz were a 120-91 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Lakers. They failed to cover the 8?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (211) made winners of OVER bettors.

San Antonio: Team record: 38-7 SU, 26-17-2 ATS

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 10 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 5-5 After playing Golden State are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Utah: Team record: 27-18 SU, 20-24-1 ATS Current streak: lost 5 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Antonio

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: San Antonio home to Houston, Saturday, January 29 Utah home to Minnesota, Friday, January 28

 

Spurs vs. Jazz

NCAA Basketball Preview: Texas Longhorns vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys

The Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game's total is sitting at 135½.

Texas was a 74-63 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Kansas. They covered the 7?point spread as underdogs.

Oklahoma State lost its last outing, a 76-57 result against Baylor on January 22. They failed to cover in that game as a 6.5-point underdog.

Texas: Team record: 16-3 SU, 11-2 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma State

When playing on Wednesday are 9-1 Before playing Missouri are 6-4 After playing Kansas are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Oklahoma State: Team record: 14-5 SU, 10-4 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 9 games when playing Texas is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Texas

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Tech are 3-7 After playing Baylor are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Texas home to Missouri, Saturday, January 29 Oklahoma State at Texas Tech, Saturday, January 29

 

Texas vs. Oklahoma State

NCAA Basketball Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Louisville Cardinals

The fans at KFC Yum! Center will be treated to a game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Louisville Cardinals when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 7-point favorites versus the Mountaineers, while the game's total is sitting at 140½.

West Virginia won its last outing, a 56-46 result against South Florida on January 23. They failed to cover in that game as a 14-point favorite.

Louisville lost its last outing, a 72-67 result against Providence on January 22. They failed to cover in that game as a 5-point favorite.

West Virginia: Team record: 13-5 SU, 5-9 ATS

is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Cincinnati are 6-3 After playing South Florida are 4-2 After a win are 6-4

Louisville: Team record: 15-4 SU, 8-5 ATS

is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing West Virginia is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games

When playing on Wednesday are 10-0 Before playing Connecticut are 6-3 After playing Providence are 5-1 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: West Virginia at Cincinnati, Saturday, January 29 Louisville at Connecticut, Saturday, January 29

 

West Virginia vs. Louisville

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Packers Terminate Top Three NFC Seeds, Prepare For Super Bowl 45

The Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers have taken different routes to reach Super Bowl 45, which should make for an intriguing game when the two conference champs square off for league-wide bragging rights.

On one hand, the Pittsburgh Steelers, a fabled franchise with a recent history of success, won admirably against the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets after their first-round bye. But, the No. 2 seed never really did have to face their toughest competition as the No. 1-seeded New England Patriots were taken down by the Jets in the divisional round

The Green Bay Packers, in contrast, a sixth-seeded NFC club with concerns over Aaron Rodgers? health were put to the test early and often, starting with a tough wildcard weekend matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Since then, the Packers have defeated seeds 1-3 in the NFC, each and every time on the road.

Does the momentum of how teams get to the Super Bowl have an impact on their confidence in it? We?ll find out when the two clubs square off in Dallas? Cowboys Stadium on Feb. 6.

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Steelers Vie For Third Super Bowl Win In Six Years

Steelers Vie For Third Super Bowl Win In Six Years

The results of last weekend's AFC and NFC championship games have yielded the contestants for Super Bowl 45 and in two weeks the NFL betting world will watch as the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Green Bay Packers in Dallas? Cowboys Stadium.

Though the teams will have an off-week before the Feb. 6 event, it?s not undeserved. Both the Steelers and Packers have been tested tirelessly over the course of the 2011 NFL playoffs.

When the New York Jets took down the one time-favored New England Patriots in the divisional playoff round, the Steelers were in for a surprise; an AFC title game against a club that their crystal ball didn?t predict. Whether it worked out better in the long run or not didn?t matter, however, as a 24-19 victory in the clash stamped Pittsburgh?s ticket to their record-tying eighth Super Bowl appearance.

Though they missed out on the playoffs in 2009, the 2008 champion Steelers are familiar with the spotlight of the sport?s greatest stage. In addition to their most recent title, Pittsburgh won in 2005 as well, giving them six in total and two already in the Ben Roethlisberger era.

On the other side of the coin toss will be Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, who have trampled their way to a championship bid since claiming a sixth seed in the NFC.

En route to their NFC championship over the Bears on Sunday (the Packers won 21-14), they also demolished the No. 1-seeded Atlanta Falcons and snuck past the Philadelphia Eagles. Now looking back at the team?s January run of terror, Green Bay has eliminated each of the conference?s top three teams, all of which took place on the road.

Will the momentum of a torrid run through the conference be enough to propel the Packers past the Steelers when they meet in Texas for the Super Bowl? A win would give Green Bay their fourth Super Bowl and first since 1996.

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New Orleans Make Case For Elite Status In West

New Orleans Make Case For Elite Status In West

The New Orleans Hornets will head west this week in defense of a recent hot streak that has helped them ascend the Western Conference standings. The rise to the top of the pile wouldn?t be the first time this season. After a torrid 2010-11 start in November the Hornets sloughed off as the year progressed.

Now heading in the second half of the season, the Hornets look poised to finish what they started when it debuted.

Though it might be hard to rank the Hornets ahead of a team like the reigning champion Los Angeles Lakers, it?s not unreasonable to imagine superstar point guard Chris Paul positioning his franchise in the upper echelon of the league?s elite.

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Though they missed out on the post-season altogether last season, they?re just three years removed from leading the Southwest Division with a 56-26 record that put Paul and the franchise on the map in 2008.

Through the first 45 games of this season the Hornets have posted a 29-16 record, currently trailing the Lakers and San Antonio Spurs for west supremacy. As always, it has been point guard Paul powering their dominance.

Averaging just over 16 points per game and nearly 10 assists, Paul has set his team up for success, specifically partner in crime David West. With just under 19 points per game, West leads the franchise in limited minutes, a testament to the depth of the roster.

With West scoring, Paul orchestrating the offense, and big man Emeka Okafor contributing as much as ever defensively, the core is in place for a franchise to compete down the stretch for home court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

According to Bodog?s online sportsbook, the Hornets have odds of winning the NBA championship. If the team can continue their hot play of late on the road this week, you may see those odds improve.

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Bodog Sports Props for 2011 NHL All-Star Game

Who will win the 2011 NHL All Star Game?

Team Lindstrom -110

Team Staal -110

Who will be the first Player drafted in the 2011 All Star Fantasy Draft?

Ales Hemsky 50/1

Alex Ovechkin 4/1

Anze Kopitar 30/1

Brad Richards 35/1

Brent Burns 50/1

Cam Ward 15/1

Carey Price 35/1

Claude Giroux 45/1

Corey Perry 35/1

Dan Boyle 30/1

Daniel Sedin 15/1

David Backes 50/1

Duncan Keith 20/1

Dustin Byfuglien 20/1

Erik Karlsson 50/1

Evgeni Malkin 15/1

Henrik Lundqvist 30/1

Henrik Sedin 4/1

Jarome Iginla 25/1

Jonas Hiller 35/1

Jonathan Toews 20/1

Kris Letang 30/1

Loui Eriksson 40/1

Marc Staal 18/1

Marc-Andre Fleury 30/1

Martin St. Louis 30/1

Matt Duchene 30/1

Mike Green 18/1

Patrick Kane 30/1

Patrick Sharp 30/1

Patrik Elias 45/1

Phil Kessel 35/1

Rick Nash 25/1

Ryan Kesler 30/1

Shea Weber 20/1

Sidney Crosby 5/1

Steven Stamkos 7/1

Tim Thomas 25/1

Tobias Enstrom 50/1

Zdeno Chara 18/1

Who will be the last Player drafted in the 2011 All Star Fantasy Draft?

Ales Hemsky 11/2

Alex Ovechkin 40/1

Anze Kopitar 20/1

Brad Richards 10/1

Claude Giroux 15/2

Corey Perry 10/1

Daniel Sedin 45/1

David Backes 11/2

Evgeni Malkin 30/1

Henrik Sedin 45/1

Jarome Iginla 20/1

Jonathan Toews 30/1

Loui Eriksson 17/2

Martin St. Louis 20/1

Matt Duchene 20/1

Patrick Kane 20/1

Patrick Sharp 20/1

Patrik Elias 15/2

Phil Kessel 10/1

Rick Nash 30/1

Ryan Kesler 15/1

Sidney Crosby 35/1

Steven Stamkos 35/1

What team will get the first pick in the 2011 All Star Fantasy Draft?

Team Lindstrom -110

Team Staal -110

Will the Henrik and Daniel Sedin Play on the same team?

Yes +200

No -270

Will the Eric and Marc Staal play on the same team?

Yes +105

No -145

Will Sidney Crosby Play in the 2011 All Star Game?

Yes +115

No -155

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Who Will Go First and Last in the NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft?

Who Will Go First and Last in the NHL All-Star Fantasy Draft?

by Richard Gardner | Bodog Sportsbook Manager

The NHL All-Star Player Fantasy Draft will be held for the first time in league history on Friday, January 28 in anticipation of the All-Star Game in Raleigh, Carolina two days later.

The fantasy draft is a new, inventive format for the NHL and one that has hockey fans excited for a game that, frankly, has been growing stale for quite some time. The premise is simple and goes back to the schoolyard or backyard rink when teams were decided by two captains picking the players. The best player goes first, the worst one last. (Granted, it?s tough to call any player who?s selected for an all-star game the ?worst? since they?re all pretty good.)

At Bodog, we?ve put together odds on which player will be the first one taken and, also, who will be the last one drafted. Now, it?s worth noting that the last selection must be a forward since all goalies and all defencemen have to be chosen before Round 15 of the draft.

Eric Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes and Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings have been chosen as the team captains, so they?re out of the running for both categories. In addition, two alternate captains for each team will be named later and will assist the captains in the selection process.

So let?s get to who goes first. There are two favourites, Vancouver?s Henrik Sedin, the reigning MVP of the league, and Washington?s Alex Ovechkin, a fairly decent player himself. Both Sedin and Ovechkin are getting 4/1 odds to be selected first overall. After that it?s Pittsburgh?s Sidney Crosby at 5/1, followed by the Lightning?s star sniper, Steven Stamkos, at 7/1.

It will be interesting to see how the captains play this.

You have to think that if Lidstrom gets the first pick, which will be determined by a coin toss, that he?ll be tempted to look at his fellow Swedish countryman Sedin.

And if patriotism plays any part, Staal, a Canadian, might be pressured into picking Crosby first. Of course, Sid the Kid is widely considered the best player in the world, so it?s not like anyone would accuse Staal of favouritism.

As for Ovechkin, the Capitals? sniper is suffering through a rather disappointing season to date. One of the most dangerous goal-scorers in the game today, the Russian superstar has failed to match the torrid pace of his previous campaigns.

For those who relish uncomfortable moments, perhaps more entertaining than finding out which player will be selected first will be seeing who ends up chosen last.

Our current favourite is Blues forward David Backes (11/2), followed by Edmonton?s Ales Hemsky (6/1) and New Jersey Devil Patrik Elias (15/2). All three are fine players but Backes flies relatively under the radar in St. Louis while Hemsky and Elias are members of the two worst teams in the NHL.

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NBA Preview: Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game's total is sitting at 197½.

In their last action, Utah was a 96-85 loser on the road against the 76ers. They failed to cover the 2.5?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (181) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

The Lakers were a 107-97 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Nuggets. They covered the 1?point spread as favorites, while the total score (204) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Utah: Team record: 27-17 SU, 20-23-1 ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 14 of last 19 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 12 games when playing LA Lakers

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing San Antonio are 5-5 After playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

Los Angeles: Team record: 32-13 SU, 20-25 ATS

LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Utah The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games at home LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Utah

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Sacramento are 7-3 After playing Denver are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Utah home to San Antonio, Wednesday, January 26 LA Lakers home to Sacramento, Friday, January 28

 

 

Jazz vs. Lakers

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game's total is sitting at 194.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 113-109 winner at home against the Warriors. They failed to cover the 8.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (222) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

The Mavericks were an 87-86 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Nets. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (173) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Los Angeles: Team record: 17-26 SU, 23-19-1 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games LA Clippers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 18 of the LA Clippers last 24 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Houston are 3-7 After playing Golden State are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Dallas: Team record: 28-15 SU, 20-21-2 ATS

is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 18 of last 24 games when playing LA Clippers

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Houston are 8-2 After playing New Jersey are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Next up: LA Clippers at Houston, Wednesday, January 26 Dallas home to Houston, Thursday, January 27

 

 

Clippers vs. Mavericks

NCAA Basketball Preview: Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs

The Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Stegeman Coliseum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Gators, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Florida won its last outing, a 75-43 result against Arkansas on January 22. They covered in that game as a 9-point favorite.

Georgia was an 86-64 winner in their most recent outing at home against Mississippi State. They covered the 10?point spread as favorites.

Florida: Team record: 15-4 SU, 5-8 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgia

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Mississippi State are 8-2 After playing Arkansas are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Georgia: Team record: 14-4 SU, 7-7 ATS

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Florida The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Kentucky are 5-5 After playing Mississippi State are 3-7 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Florida at Mississippi State, Saturday, January 29 Georgia at Kentucky, Saturday, January 29

 

Florida vs. Georgia

NCAA Basketball Preview: Purdue Boilermakers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

The Purdue Boilermakers and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Value City Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Boilermakers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Purdue was an 86-76 winner in its last match at home against Michigan State. They covered the 6.5?point spread as favorites.

Ohio State was a 73-68 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Illinois. They covered the 3.5?point spread as favorites.

Purdue: Team record: 17-3 SU, 11-5 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Ohio State is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Ohio State

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 7-3 After playing Michigan State are 7-3 After a win are 9-1

Ohio State: Team record: 20-0 SU, 9-8 ATS Current streak: won 20 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Purdue is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games when playing Purdue

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Northwestern are 7-3 After playing Illinois are 6-4 After a win are 10-0

Next up: Purdue home to Minnesota, Saturday, January 29 Ohio State at Northwestern, Saturday, January 29

 

Purdue vs. Ohio State