NCAA Basketball Preview: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Purdue Boilermakers

The fans at Mackey Arena will be treated to a game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Purdue Boilermakers when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Boilermakers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Badgers, while the game's total is sitting at 125½.

Wisconsin won its last outing, a 71-67 result against Ohio State on February 12. They covered in that game as a 2-point favorite.

In their last action, Purdue was an 81-70 winner on the road against Illinois. They covered the 2.5?point spread as underdogs.

Wisconsin: Team record: 19-5 SU, 13-7 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Purdue The total has gone UNDER in 18 of last 24 games on the road is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Purdue is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Purdue

When playing on Wednesday are 9-1 Before playing Penn State are 10-0 After playing Ohio State are 8-2 After a win are 7-3

Purdue: Team record: 20-5 SU, 14-7 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

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 Wisconsin The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Wisconsin is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Ohio State are 7-3 After playing Illinois are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Wisconsin home to Penn State, Sunday, February 20 Purdue home to Ohio State, Sunday, February 20

 

Wisconsin vs. Purdue

NBA Preview: New Jersey Nets vs. Boston Celtics

The New Jersey Nets and the Boston Celtics will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at TD Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game's total is sitting at 185½.

New Jersey lost its last outing, a 102-85 result against the Spurs on February 14. The Nets failed to cover in that game as a 7.5-point underdog, while the 187 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Last time out for Boston, they were an 85-82 winner as they battled the Heat at home. The Celtics covered in the match as a 3-point underdog, while 167 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New Jersey: Team record: 17-39 SU, 26-30 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 17 of last 25 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Boston

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing San Antonio are 3-7 After playing San Antonio are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6

Boston: Team record: 39-14 SU, 25-26-2 ATS

is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 13 games at home

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

Next up: New Jersey at San Antonio, Friday, February 25 Boston at Golden State, Tuesday, February 22

 

Nets vs. Celtics

NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks

The Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 205½.

Atlanta won its last outing, a 94-79 result against the Pistons on February 14. The Hawks covered in that game as a 4-point favorite, while the 173 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

In their last action, New York was a 105-95 winner on the road against the Nets. They covered the 1?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (200) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Atlanta: Team record: 34-20 SU, 25-29 ATS

is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing New York The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against New York is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

New York: Team record: 27-26 SU, 32-19-2 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 8 games when playing Atlanta The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta

When playing on Wednesday are 1-9 Before playing Milwaukee are 1-9 After playing New Jersey are 7-3 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Atlanta at LA Lakers, Tuesday, February 22 New York home to Milwaukee, Wednesday, February 23

 

 

Hawks vs. Knicks

NHL Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Colorado Avalanche

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Colorado Avalanche will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Pepsi Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Avalanche listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Penguins, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

The Penguins were a 5-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Rangers. That made winners of bettors who got New York at -172 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.

The Avalanche were a 9-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Flames. That made winners of bettors who got Calgary at +100 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.

Colorado: Team record: 25-26-6 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 8 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 10 games at home is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 12 games

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

Pittsburgh: Team record: 35-19-4 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of last 13 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 12 games on the road is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Ottawa are 8-2 After playing NY Rangers are 8-2 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Pittsburgh at Chicago, Sunday, February 20 Colorado at San Jose, Saturday, February 19

 

Penguins vs. Avalanche

NASCAR Daytona 500 Preview

Jimmie Johnson will begin his quest for a sixth straight Sprint Cup Series championship on February 20 when the NASCAR season gets underway at the Daytona 500.

Jimmie Johnson was crowned the Sprint Cup Series champ for the fifth straight year in 2010, as he edged Denny Hamlin by 39 points in the final standings. Kevin Harvick ended up 41 points behind Johnson for third place in the standings in 2010.

Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, Clint Bowyer, Kurt Busch, and Jeff Burton were the other drivers to qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup in 2010.

Jamie McMurray didn't qualify for the 2010 Chase, but he did take the checkered flag in the 2010 Daytona 500. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was second that day, while Biffle, Bowyer, and David Reutimann rounded out the Top 5. Johnson ended up in 35th place.

Harvick won the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona last July, while Stewart and Kenseth visited Victory Lane in the 2009 Daytona events. Stewart has three career Cup wins at Daytona, while Harvick and McMurray have two each.

Gordon, though, leads the way with six career Cup wins at Daytona, while Earnhardt Jr. boasts two victories on the track. Johnson, Biffle, Burton, Kyle Busch, and Ryan Newman have each claimed the checkered flag at Daytona once in Cup events.

After racing at Daytona the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will move on to Phoenix International Raceway to compete in the Subway Fresh Fit 500 on February 27. The circuit's March slate then gets underway at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 6.

 

2011 Daytona 500

NBA Preview: Charlotte Bobcats vs. Chicago Bulls

The Charlotte Bobcats and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game's total is sitting at 182.

Charlotte won its last outing, a 109-89 result against the Lakers on February 14. The Bobcats covered in that game as a 5-point underdog, while the 198 combined points took the game OVER the total.

In their last action, Chicago was a 97-88 winner on the road against the Hornets. They covered the 3?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (185) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Charlotte: Team record: 24-31 SU, 27-26-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Toronto are 6-4 After playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Chicago: Team record: 36-16 SU, 31-20-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

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

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing San Antonio are 7-3 After playing New Orleans are 7-3 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Charlotte home to Toronto, Tuesday, February 22 Chicago home to San Antonio, Thursday, February 17

 

Charlotte Bobcats vs. Chicago Bulls

NBA Preview: Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns

The Utah Jazz and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at US Airways Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Suns listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Jazz, while the game's total is sitting at 206½.

The Jazz were a 95-83 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Suns. They failed to cover the 6?point spread as favorites, while the total score (178) made winners of UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Phoenix was a 113-108 loser at home against the Kings. They failed to cover the 9?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (221) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Utah: Team record: 31-24 SU, 24-30-1 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Phoenix The total has gone OVER in 10 of last 13 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Golden State are 7-3 After playing Phoenix are 9-1 After a loss are 4-6

Phoenix: Team record: 26-26 SU, 24-27-1 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Utah The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Utah is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Dallas are 4-6 After playing Sacramento are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Utah home to Golden State, Wednesday, February 16 Phoenix home to Dallas, Thursday, February 17

 

Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns

NCAA Basketball Preview: Air Force Falcons vs. UNLV Rebels

The Air Force Falcons and the UNLV Rebels will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Thomas & Mack Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rebels listed as 15-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 127.

Last time out for Air Force, they were a 90-52 loser as they battled BYU at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 10-point underdog.

UNLV was a 63-57 loser in their most recent outing at home against San Diego State. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as favorites.

Air Force: Team record: 13-10 SU, 11-7 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against UNLV is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against UNLV

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing San Diego State are 5-5 After playing BYU are 4-6 After a loss are 8-2

UNLV: Team record: 18-7 SU, 8-14 ATS

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

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Colorado State are 6-4 After playing San Diego State are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Air Force home to San Diego State, Saturday, February 19 UNLV at Colorado State, Saturday, February 19

 

Air Force Falcons vs. UNLV Rebels

NCAA Basketball Preview: Villanova Wildcats vs. Seton Hall Pirates

The Villanova Wildcats and the Seton Hall Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Prudential Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total is sitting at 136.

In their last action, Villanova was a 57-54 loser at home against Pittsburgh. They failed to cover the 3?point spread as favorites.

In their last action, Seton Hall was a 69-64 winner on the road against Rutgers. They covered the 2.5?point spread as underdogs.

Villanova: Team record: 19-6 SU, 11-10 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Seton Hall is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing DePaul are 5-2 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Seton Hall: Team record: 11-14 SU, 11-11 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Villanova is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games

When playing on Tuesday are 3-6 Before playing Marquette are 2-5 After playing Rutgers are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Villanova at DePaul, Saturday, February 19 Seton Hall at Marquette, Saturday, February 19

 

Villanova Wildcats vs. Seton Hall Pirates

NCAA Basketball Preview: Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes

The fans at Value City Arena will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Ohio State Buckeyes when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total is sitting at 136.

In their last action, Michigan State was a 75-57 winner at home against Penn State. They covered the 6.5?point spread as favorites.

In their last action, Ohio State was a 71-67 loser on the road against Wisconsin. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as underdogs.

Michigan State: Team record: 14-10 SU, 7-15 ATS

is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Ohio State The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Ohio State The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games on the road is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Illinois are 8-2 After playing Penn State are 9-1 After a win are 4-6

Ohio State: Team record: 24-1 SU, 11-11 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Michigan State The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Michigan State

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Purdue are 8-2 After playing Wisconsin are 7-3 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Michigan State home to Illinois, Saturday, February 19 Ohio State at Purdue, Sunday, February 20

 

 

Michigan State Spartans vs. Ohio State Buckeyes