Saturday, January 15, 2011

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls

The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at United Center.

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

In their last action, Miami was a 130-102 loser on the road against the Nuggets. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (232) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 99-86 winner as they battled the Pacers on the road. The Bulls covered in the match as a 1-point favorite, while 185 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Miami: Team record: 30-11 SU, 19-21-1 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Denver are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Chicago: Team record: 26-13 SU, 22-16-1 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 at home against Miami The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Miami

When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Memphis are 4-6 After playing Indiana are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Miami home to Atlanta, Tuesday, January 18 Chicago at Memphis, Monday, January 17

 

Heat vs. Bulls

NBA Preview: Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls

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NCAA Basketball Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Tennessee Volunteers

The Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Thompson-Boling Arena.

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

Vanderbilt won its last outing, a 73-66 result against Georgia on January 12. They failed to cover in that game as an 8.5-point favorite.

Last time out for Tennessee, they were an 81-75 loser as they battled Florida at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 3-point favorite.

Vanderbilt: Team record: 12-3 SU, 7-3 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tennessee

When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Mississippi are 7-3 After playing Georgia are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Tennessee: Team record: 10-6 SU, 5-8 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 16-4 SU in its last 20 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vanderbilt The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Vanderbilt The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 11 games when playing Vanderbilt

When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Georgia are 5-5 After playing Florida are 9-1 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Vanderbilt home to Mississippi, Wednesday, January 19 Tennessee at Georgia, Tuesday, January 18

 

 

Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee

NCAA Basketball Preview: Vanderbilt Commodores vs. Tennessee Volunteers

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NCAA Basketball Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers

The Illinois Fighting Illini and the Wisconsin Badgers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Kohl Center.

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

In their last action, Illinois was a 57-55 loser on the road against Penn State. They failed to cover the 4?point spread as favorites.

Wisconsin lost its last outing, a 64-61 result against Michigan State on January 11. They covered in that game as a 4.5-point underdog.

Illinois: Team record: 13-4 SU, 8-7 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin

When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Michigan State are 9-1 After playing Penn State are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Wisconsin: Team record: 12-4 SU, 8-4 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games when playing at home against Illinois is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Illinois

When playing on Saturday are 9-1 Before playing Indiana are 4-6 After playing Michigan State are 8-2 After a loss are 10-0

Next up: Illinois home to Michigan State, Tuesday, January 18 Wisconsin home to Indiana, Thursday, January 20

 

Illinois vs. Wisconsin

NCAA Basketball Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Wisconsin Badgers

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NCAA Basketball Preview: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Syracuse Orange

The Cincinnati Bearcats and the Syracuse Orange will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Carrier Dome.

Oddsmakers currently have the Orange listed as 8-point favorites versus the Bearcats, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

In their last action, Cincinnati was a 74-66 winner at home against South Florida. They failed to cover the 13?point spread as favorites.

Syracuse was a 76-59 winner in its last match on the road against St. John's. They covered the 3?point spread as favorites.

Cincinnati: Team record: 16-1 SU, 6-3 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games on the road is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Notre Dame are 3-3 After playing South Florida are 3-7 After a win are 9-1

Syracuse: Team record: 17-0 SU, 4-9 ATS Current streak: won 17 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Cincinnati

When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Pittsburgh are 7-3 After playing St. John's are 7-3 After a win are 10-0

Next up: Cincinnati at Notre Dame, Wednesday, January 19 Syracuse at Pittsburgh, Monday, January 17

 

Cincinnati vs. Syracuse

NCAA Basketball Preview: Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Syracuse Orange

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Friday, January 14, 2011

NFC Divisional Playoff Preview: Green Bay Packers vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Green Bay Packers and the Atlanta Falcons will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Georgia Dome.

Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 2-point favorites versus the Packers, while the game's total is sitting at 43½.

Green Bay was a 21-16 winner in its last match on the road against the Eagles. They covered the 1.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 37 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Atlanta was a 31-10 winner in its last match at home against the Panthers. They covered the 14.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 41 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Green Bay: 10-6 SU, 9-7 ATS Atlanta: 13-3 SU, 11-5 ATS

Green Bay most recently: When playing in January are 6-4 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the division are 6-4

Atlanta most recently: When playing in January are 4-6 When playing on turf are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing outside the division are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Green Bay's last 9 games on the road Green Bay is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Green Bay's last 7 games when playing Atlanta Green Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta Atlanta is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games Atlanta is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home Atlanta is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Green Bay The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing Green Bay

 

Packers vs. Falcons

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