NHL Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Stars listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Lightning, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Lightning were a 5-3 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Bruins. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at +163 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.

Dallas was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Red Wings. They lost as +135 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Dallas: Team record: 24-19-2 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games at home

When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Los Angeles are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Tampa Bay: Team record: 18-23-4 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Dallas The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas is 3-6-1 SU in its last 10 games ,when playing on the road against Dallas

When playing on Friday are 4-6 Before playing St. Louis are 4-6 After playing Boston are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Tampa Bay at Phoenix, Saturday, January 21 Dallas at Minnesota, Saturday, January 21

NHL Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars

NCAA Basketball Preview: Creighton Bluejays vs. Missouri State Bears

The fans at JQH Arena will be treated to a game between the Creighton Bluejays and the Missouri State Bears when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bluejays listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for Creighton, they were a 90-71 winner as they battled Southern Illinois at home. They covered in the match as a 14-point favorite.

Missouri State was an 87-82 loser in its last match at home against Evansville. They failed to cover the 10.5-point spread as favorites.

Creighton: Team record: 16-2 SU, 10-4 ATS Current streak: won 6 straight games.

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing on the road against Missouri State The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Missouri State

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Indiana State are 4-6 After playing Southern Illinois are 6-4 After a win are 8-2

Missouri State: Team record: 11-8 SU, 8-7 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Creighton The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing at home against Creighton The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Creighton

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Bradley are 2-8 After playing Evansville are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Creighton home to Indiana State, Saturday, January 21 Missouri State at Bradley, Saturday, January 21

NCAA Basketball Preview: Creighton Bluejays vs. Missouri State Bears

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic

The fans at Amway Center will be treated to a game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 6-point favorites versus the Spurs, while the game's total is sitting at 194.

Last time out for San Antonio, they were a 120-98 loser as they battled the Heat on the road. The Spurs failed to cover in the match as a 7-point underdog, while 218 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Orlando, they were a 96-89 winner as they battled the Bobcats at home. The Magic failed to cover in the match as a 12.5-point favorite, while 185 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

San Antonio: Team record: 9-5 SU, 6-8 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Orlando The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Orlando is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Sacramento are 7-3 After playing Miami are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Orlando: Team record: 10-3 SU, 8-5 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing San Antonio is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After playing Charlotte are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Next up: San Antonio home to Sacramento, Friday, January 20 Orlando home to LA Lakers, Friday, January 20

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers

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

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Dallas lost its last outing, a 73-70 result against the Lakers on January 16. The Mavericks covered in that game as a 4-point underdog, while the 143 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 108-79 loser as they battled the Jazz on the road. The Clippers failed to cover in the match as a 5-point underdog, while 187 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Dallas: Team record: 8-6 SU, 10-4 ATS

is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 11 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Utah are 8-2 After playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

Los Angeles: Team record: 7-4 SU, 6-5 ATS

LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing Dallas LA Clippers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Minnesota are 5-5 After playing Utah are 1-9 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Dallas at Utah, Thursday, January 19 LA Clippers home to Minnesota, Friday, January 20

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers

ACC Basketball Preview: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Maryland Terrapins

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Maryland Terrapins will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Comcast Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Terrapins listed as 6-point favorites versus the Demon Deacons, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Wake Forest was a 58-55 winner in its last match at home against Virginia Tech. They covered the 6.5?point spread as underdogs.

Maryland was a 79-74 loser in its last match on the road against North Carolina State. They covered the 11.5?point spread as underdogs.

Wake Forest: Team record: 10-5 SU, 6-6 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Maryland is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Maryland is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing North Carolina State are 4-6 After playing Virginia Tech are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Maryland: Team record: 10-4 SU, 4-6 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Wake Forest is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Wake Forest

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Georgia Tech are 6-4 After playing North Carolina State are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Wake Forest home to North Carolina State, Saturday, January 14 Maryland home to Georgia Tech, Sunday, January 15

ACC Basketball Preview: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Maryland Terrapins

Big East Basketball Preview: Syracuse Orange vs. Villanova Wildcats

The Syracuse Orange and the Villanova Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Villanova Pavilion.

Oddsmakers currently have the Orange listed as 9-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Syracuse was a 73-66 winner in their most recent outing at home against Marquette. They failed to cover the 10.5?point spread as favorites.

Last time out for Villanova, they were an 87-71 winner as they battled DePaul at home. They covered in the match as an 8.5-point favorite.

Syracuse: Team record: 17-0 SU, 10-6 ATS Current streak: won 17 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Villanova

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Providence are 7-3 After playing Marquette are 4-1 After a win are 10-0

Villanova: Team record: 8-8 SU, 3-10 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Syracuse is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Syracuse is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Syracuse

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Cincinnati are 5-1 After playing DePaul are 5-3 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Syracuse home to Providence, Saturday, January 14 Villanova at Cincinnati, Saturday, January 14

Big East Basketball Preview: Syracuse Orange vs. Villanova Wildcats

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Clippers

The Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 4-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game's total is sitting at 203.

Miami lost its last outing, a 111-106 result against the Warriors on January 10. The Heat failed to cover in that game as a 9.5-point favorite, while the 217 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, a 105-97 result against the Trail Blazers on January 10. The Clippers failed to cover in that game as a 5.5-point underdog, while the 202 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Miami: Team record: 8-2 SU, 5-5 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 11 games when playing LA Clippers is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Denver are 5-5 After playing Golden State are 9-1 After a loss are 8-2

Los Angeles: Team record: 4-3 SU, 3-4 ATS

LA Clippers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Miami LA Clippers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of the LA Clippers last 11 games when playing Miami The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing at home against Miami

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

Next up: Miami at Denver, Friday, January 13 LA Clippers home to LA Lakers, Saturday, January 14

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Clippers

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Orlando Magic and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Rose Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total is sitting at 185.

Orlando won its last outing, a 104-97 result against the Kings on January 8. The Magic covered in that game as a 6.5-point favorite, while the 201 combined points took the game OVER the total.

In their last action, Portland was a 105-97 winner at home against the Clippers. They covered the 5.5-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (202) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 6-3 SU, 5-4 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Portland The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 14 games

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Golden State are 10-0 After playing Sacramento are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

Portland: Team record: 7-2 SU, 6-3 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 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 Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing San Antonio are 5-5 After playing LA Clippers are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Orlando at Golden State, Thursday, January 12 Portland at San Antonio, Friday, January 13

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Big 12 Basketball Preview: Baylor Bears vs. Kansas State Wildcats

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

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

Baylor won its last outing, a 73-60 result against Texas Tech on January 7. They earned a push in that game as a 13-point favorite.

In their last action, Kansas State was a 75-59 winner at home against Missouri. They covered the 1?point spread as underdogs.

Baylor: Team record: 15-0 SU, 4-3-1 ATS Current streak: won 15 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas State

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Oklahoma State are 5-5 After playing Texas Tech are 3-7 After a win are 10-0

Kansas State: Team record: 12-2 SU, 6-4 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Baylor is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Baylor

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Oklahoma are 6-4 After playing Missouri are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Baylor home to Oklahoma State, Saturday, January 14 Kansas State at Oklahoma, Saturday, January 14

Big 12 Basketball Preview: Baylor Bears vs. Kansas State Wildcats

SEC Basketball Preview: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators

The Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Stephen O'Connell Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 15-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Georgia was a 74-59 loser in its last match at home against Alabama. They failed to cover the 6.5?point spread as underdogs.

Florida was a 67-56 loser in its last match on the road against Tennessee. They failed to cover the 7.5?point spread as favorites.

Georgia: Team record: 9-6 SU, 5-6 ATS

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

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Vanderbilt are 4-6 After playing Alabama are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Florida: Team record: 12-4 SU, 6-5 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Georgia is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing Georgia

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing South Carolina are 7-3 After playing Tennessee are 6-4 After a loss are 10-0

Next up: Georgia at Vanderbilt, Saturday, January 14 Florida at South Carolina, Saturday, January 14

SEC Basketball Preview: Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Rose Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game's total is sitting at 196.

The Clippers were a 92-86 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Bucks. They failed to cover the 10?point spread as favorites, while the total score (178) made winners of UNDER bettors.

The Trail Blazers were a 98-78 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Cavaliers. They covered the 10.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (176) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Los Angeles: Team record: 4-2 SU, 3-3 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 7 of the LA Clippers last 9 games when playing on the road against Portland LA Clippers are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games LA Clippers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Miami are 4-6 After playing Milwaukee are 3-7 After a win are 3-7

Portland: Team record: 6-2 SU, 5-3 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Clippers is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games

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

Next up: LA Clippers home to Miami, Wednesday, January 11 Portland home to Orlando, Wednesday, January 11

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks

The San Antonio Spurs and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Bradley Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bucks, while the game's total is sitting at 185.

The Spurs were a 108-96 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Thunder. They failed to cover the 6?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (204) made winners of OVER bettors.

Last time out for Milwaukee, they were a 109-93 loser as they battled the Suns on the road. The Bucks failed to cover in the match as a 7.5-point underdog, while 202 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

San Antonio: Team record: 6-3 SU, 4-5 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Milwaukee is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

When playing on Tuesday are 10-0 Before playing Houston are 6-4 After playing Oklahoma City are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Milwaukee: Team record: 2-6 SU, 2-6 ATS Current streak: lost 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 17 of last 23 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Detroit are 3-7 After playing Phoenix are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: San Antonio home to Houston, Wednesday, January 11 Milwaukee home to Detroit, Thursday, January 12

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks

NHL Preview: Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

The Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Consol Energy Centre.

Oddsmakers currently have the Penguins listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Senators, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Last time out for Ottawa, they were a 6-4 winner as they battled the Flyers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Senators at +106 were rewarded, while the 10 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 3-1 loser as they battled the Devils at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at +168 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Pittsburgh: Team record: 21-15-4 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 10 games when playing Ottawa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ottawa is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Ottawa The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing are 7-3 After playing New Jersey are 8-2 After a loss are 5-5

Ottawa: Team record: 22-15-6 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games on the road is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 7-3 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Next up: Ottawa at NY Rangers, Thursday, January 12 Pittsburgh at Washington, Wednesday, January 11

NHL Preview: Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Big East Basketball Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Connecticut Huskies

The West Virginia Mountaineers and the Connecticut Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Gampel Pavilion.

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

In their last action, West Virginia was a 74-62 winner at home against Georgetown. They covered the 3-point spread as favorites.

Connecticut was a 67-60 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Rutgers. They failed to cover the 6-point spread as favorites.

West Virginia: Team record: 12-4 SU, 9-4 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Connecticut The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 13 games on the road is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Rutgers are 4-6 After playing Georgetown are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Connecticut: Team record: 12-3 SU, 3-7-1 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against West Virginia is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against West Virginia

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Notre Dame are 7-3 After playing Rutgers are 9-1 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: West Virginia home to Rutgers, Saturday, January 14 Connecticut at Notre Dame, Saturday, January 14

Big East Basketball Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Connecticut Huskies

Big East Basketball Preview: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Georgetown Hoyas

The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Georgetown Hoyas when they take their seats on Monday.

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

Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 57-55 loser as they battled St. John's at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 11.5-point favorite.

Georgetown lost its last outing, a 74-62 result against West Virginia on January 7. They failed to cover in that game as a 3-point underdog.

Cincinnati: Team record: 12-4 SU, 4-6 ATS

is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 14 of last 21 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgetown is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Georgetown

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Villanova are 4-2 After playing St. John's are 6-2 After a loss are 8-2

Georgetown: Team record: 13-2 SU, 7-3 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Cincinnati is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing St. John's are 10-0 After playing West Virginia are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: Cincinnati home to Villanova, Saturday, January 14 Georgetown at St. John's, Sunday, January 15

Big East Basketball Preview: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Georgetown Hoyas

NBA Preview: Charlotte Bobcats vs. New York Knicks

The Charlotte Bobcats and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game's total is sitting at 202.

In their last action, Charlotte was a 99-77 loser on the road against the Pacers. They failed to cover the 10-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (176) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

New York won its last outing, a 103-80 result against the Pistons on January 7. The Knicks covered in that game as a 4-point favorite, while the 183 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Charlotte: Team record: 2-6 SU, 3-5 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 10 games when playing on the road against New York The total has gone UNDER in 15 of last 23 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Houston are 4-6 After playing Indiana are 4-6 After a loss are 2-8

New York: Team record: 4-4 SU, 2-6 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games at home is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Charlotte The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 10 games when playing at home against Charlotte

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

Next up: Charlotte home to Houston, Tuesday, January 10 New York home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, January 11

NBA Preview: Charlotte Bobcats vs. New York Knicks

NBA Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.

Oddsmakers currently have the Raptors listed as 3-point favorites versus the Timberwolves, while the game's total is sitting at 187.

The Timberwolves were a 93-72 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Wizards. They covered the 2.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score (165) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Toronto lost its last outing, a 97-62 result against the 76ers on January 7. The Raptors failed to cover in that game as a 10-point underdog, while the 159 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Minnesota: Team record: 3-5 SU, 6-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Toronto is 2-12 ATS in its last 14 games when playing Toronto

When playing on Monday are 1-9 Before playing Chicago are 7-3 After playing Washington are 2-8 After a win are 3-7

Toronto: Team record: 3-5 SU, 4-4 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Minnesota

When playing on Monday are 3-7 Before playing Washington are 2-8 After playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

Next up: Minnesota home to Chicago, Tuesday, January 10 Toronto at Washington, Tuesday, January 10

NBA Preview: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors

NFC Wildcard Preview: Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants

The fans at MetLife Stadium will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New York Giants when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 3-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 48.

Atlanta won its last outing, a 45-24 result against the Buccaneers on January 1. The Falcons covered in that game as a 9.5-point favorite, while the 69 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Giants were a 31-14 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Cowboys. They covered the 3?point spread as favorites, while the total score (45) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Team records: Atlanta: 10-6 SU, 7-7-2 ATS New York: 9-7 SU, 8-7-1 ATS

NFC Wildcard Preview: Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Giants

GoDaddy.com Bowl Preview: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Northern Illinois Huskies

The Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Northern Illinois Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on January 7 when they battle at Ladd Peebles Stadium in the GoDaddy.com Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Wolves listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game's total is sitting at 66.

Arkansas State was a 45-14 winner in its last match at home against Troy. They covered the 18.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 59 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Northern Illinois was a 23-20 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Ohio. They failed to cover the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (43) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Team records: Arkansas State: 10-2 SU, 10-2 ATS Northern Illinois: 10-3 SU, 5-8 ATS

Arkansas State most recently: When playing on turf are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 2-8 After playing Troy are 1-5

Northern Illinois most recently: When playing in January are 0-1 When playing on turf are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Arkansas State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Arkansas State's last 14 games Northern Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Northern Illinois's last 6 games Northern Illinois is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games

GoDaddy.com Bowl Preview: Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Northern Illinois Huskies

NFL Wildcard Preview: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans

The fans at Reliant Stadium will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Houston Texans when they take their seats on Saturday.

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

Cincinnati lost its last outing, a 24-16 result against the Ravens on January 1. The Bengals failed to cover in that game as a 2.5-point underdog, while the 40 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Texans were a 23-22 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Titans. They covered the 1.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (45) made winners of OVER bettors.

Team records: Cincinnati: 9-7 SU, 8-6-2 ATS Houston: 10-6 SU, 11-5 ATS

NFL Wildcard Preview: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans