Thursday, February 10, 2011

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets

The Dallas Mavericks and the Denver Nuggets will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Pepsi Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 3-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 210½.

Last time out for Dallas, they were a 102-100 winner as they battled the Kings on the road. The Mavericks failed to cover in the match as a 5-point favorite, while 202 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Nuggets were a 116-114 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Warriors. They covered the 3?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (230) made winners of OVER bettors.

Dallas: Team record: 37-15 SU, 26-24-2 ATS Current streak: won 10 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Denver is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Denver

When playing on Thursday are 9-1 Before playing Houston are 8-2 After playing Sacramento are 4-6 After a win are 9-1

Denver: Team record: 30-23 SU, 22-28-3 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Dallas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Dallas is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Dallas

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Memphis are 8-2 After playing Golden State are 8-2 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Dallas at Houston, Saturday, February 12 Denver at Memphis, Sunday, February 13

 

Mavs vs. Nuggets

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Lakers, while the game's total is sitting at 187.

Los Angeles won its last outing, a 93-84 result against the Grizzlies on February 7. The Lakers covered in that game as a 3-point favorite, while the 177 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Celtics were a 94-89 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Bobcats. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (183) made winners of OVER bettors.

Los Angeles: Team record: 36-16 SU, 23-29 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston LA Lakers are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games on the road LA Lakers are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing New York are 5-5 After playing Memphis are 8-2 After a win are 6-4

Boston: Team record: 38-13 SU, 24-25-2 ATS

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 11 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 7-3 After playing Charlotte are 9-1 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: LA Lakers at New York, Friday, February 11 Boston home to Miami, Sunday, February 13

 

 

Celtics vs. Lakers

NCAA Basketball Preview: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Vanderbilt Commodores

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Vanderbilt Commodores will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Memorial Gymnasium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Commodores listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Crimson Tide, while the game's total is sitting at 134½.

In their last action, Alabama was a 65-60 winner on the road against Tennessee. They covered the 5?point spread as underdogs.

Vanderbilt was a 78-60 winner in their most recent outing at home against South Carolina. They covered the 11.5?point spread as favorites.

Alabama: Team record: 15-7 SU, 9-9 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games on the road is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Vanderbilt

When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Mississippi are 5-5 After playing Tennessee are 5-5 After a win are 8-2

Vanderbilt: Team record: 16-6 SU, 10-5-1 ATS

is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Alabama is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Alabama

When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Kentucky are 7-3 After playing South Carolina are 8-2 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Alabama home to Mississippi, Saturday, February 12 Vanderbilt home to Kentucky, Saturday, February 12

 

 

Alabama vs. Vanderbilt

NCAA Basketball Preview: Connecticut Huskies vs. St. John\'s Red Storm

The Connecticut Huskies and the St. John's Red Storm will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Carnesecca Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Red Storm, while the game's total is sitting at 132½.

Connecticut was a 61-59 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Seton Hall. They failed to cover the 3?point spread as favorites.

St. John's lost its last outing, a 66-59 result against UCLA on February 5. They failed to cover in that game as a 3.5-point underdog.

Connecticut: Team record: 18-4 SU, 10-6 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. John's The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against St. John's The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Providence are 5-5 After playing Seton Hall are 3-7 After a win are 7-3

St. John's: Team record: 13-9 SU, 8-13 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games when playing Connecticut The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Connecticut The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Cincinnati are 1-6 After playing UCLA are 0-2 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Connecticut home to Providence, Sunday, February 13 St. John's at Cincinnati, Sunday, February 13

 

UCONN vs. St. John's

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets vs. Golden State Warriors

The Denver Nuggets and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Oracle Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as 2-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total is sitting at 220½.

Denver lost its last outing, a 108-103 result against the Rockets on February 7. The Nuggets failed to cover in that game as a 5-point favorite, while the 211 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Last time out for Golden State, they were a 104-92 loser as they battled the Suns at home. The Warriors failed to cover in the match as a 5-point favorite, while 196 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Denver: Team record: 30-22 SU, 22-27-3 ATS

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

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Dallas are 6-4 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Golden State: Team record: 22-28 SU, 27-23 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Denver The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 14 of last 18 games when playing at home against Denver

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Phoenix are 4-6 After playing Phoenix are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Denver home to Dallas, Thursday, February 10 Golden State at Phoenix, Thursday, February 10

 

Nuggets vs. Warriors

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz

The fans at EnergySolutions Arena will be treated to a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Jazz listed as 1-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total is sitting at 194½.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 109-103 loser as they battled the Trail Blazers on the road. The Bulls failed to cover in the match as a 2.5-point favorite, while 212 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Utah won its last outing, a 107-104 result against the Kings on February 7. The Jazz covered in that game as a 2-point favorite, while the 211 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Chicago: Team record: 34-16 SU, 29-20-1 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Utah is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Utah

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing New Orleans are 3-7 After playing Portland are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Utah: Team record: 31-22 SU, 24-28-1 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 13 of last 19 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chicago

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

Next up: Chicago at New Orleans, Saturday, February 12 Utah home to Phoenix, Friday, February 11

 

Bulls vs. Jazz

NCAA Basketball Preview: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Syracuse Orange

The Georgetown Hoyas and the Syracuse Orange will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Carrier Dome.

Oddsmakers currently have the Orange listed as 4-point favorites versus the Hoyas, while the game's total is sitting at 140.

Georgetown was an 83-81 winner in their most recent outing at home against Providence. They failed to cover the 11.5?point spread as favorites.

In their last action, Syracuse was a 72-49 winner on the road against South Florida. They covered the 8.5?point spread as favorites.

Georgetown: Team record: 18-5 SU, 12-9 ATS Current streak: won 6 straight games.

is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Syracuse is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Syracuse

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Marquette are 6-2 After playing Providence are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Syracuse: Team record: 20-4 SU, 7-13 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games at home is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Georgetown is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Georgetown

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Louisville are 5-4 After playing South Florida are 6-1 After a win are 9-1

Next up: Georgetown home to Marquette, Sunday, February 13 Syracuse at Louisville, Saturday, February 12

 

Georgetown vs. Syracuse

NCAA Basketball Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Louisville Cardinals and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Joyce Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 4-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total is sitting at 139.

Last time out for Louisville, they were a 61-57 winner as they battled DePaul at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 18.5-point favorite.

Notre Dame won its last outing, a 76-69 result against Rutgers on February 6. They failed to cover in that game as a 11.5-point favorite.

Louisville: Team record: 18-5 SU, 10-7 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Syracuse are 7-2 After playing DePaul are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Notre Dame: Team record: 19-4 SU, 10-8 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Louisville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Louisville

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing South Florida are 5-2 After playing Rutgers are 4-6 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Louisville home to Syracuse, Saturday, February 12 Notre Dame at South Florida, Saturday, February 12

 

Louisville vs. Notre Dame

NCAA Basketball Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Duke Blue Devils

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Devils listed as 10-point favorites versus the Tar Heels, while the game's total is sitting at 156.

North Carolina was an 89-69 winner in its last match at home against Florida State. They covered the 7?point spread as favorites.

In their last action, Duke was a 76-52 winner at home against North Carolina State. They covered the 19.5?point spread as favorites.

North Carolina: Team record: 17-5 SU, 10-9 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Duke The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 16 games on the road is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Duke

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Clemson are 7-3 After playing Florida State are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

Duke: Team record: 21-2 SU, 11-10 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing North Carolina is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against North Carolina

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing State are 8-2 After a win are 8-2

Next up: North Carolina at Clemson, Saturday, February 12 Duke at Miami, Sunday, February 13

 

 

Duke vs. UNC

Sunday, February 6, 2011

NHL Preview: St. Louis Blues vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The St. Louis Blues and the Tampa Bay Lightning will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at St. Pete Times Forum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lightning listed as 155-moneyline favorites versus the Blues, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

In their last action, St. Louis was a 5-3 winner at home against the Oilers. Bettors on St. Louis at -185 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 5-2 loser at home against the Capitals. Bettors on Washington at +100 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

Tampa Bay: Team record: 32-16-5 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 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 on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing are 3-7 After playing Washington are 2-8 After a loss are 8-2

St. Louis: Team record: 23-20-7 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay

When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 2-2-1 After playing Edmonton are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

Next up: St. Louis at Florida, Tuesday, February 8 Tampa Bay home to Buffalo, Tuesday, February 8

 

Blues vs. Lightning