Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Summit League Championship Preview: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Oakland Grizzlies

The Oral Roberts Golden Eagles and the Oakland Grizzlies will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Sioux Falls Arena.

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

In their last action, Oral Roberts was an 83-77 winner against IUPUI. They covered the 2?point spread as favorites.

Oakland was a 110-90 winner in its last match against South Dakota State. They covered the 3.5?point spread as favorites.

Oral Roberts: Team record: 19-14 SU, 5-3-1 ATS Current streak: won 10 straight games.

Oakland: Team record: 24-9 SU, 5-3-1 ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

 

Summit League Championship Preview: Oral Roberts Golden Eagles vs. Oakland Grizzlies

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Atlanta Hawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Hawks, while the game's total is sitting at 184½.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 99-83 winner on the road against the Spurs. They covered the 3?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (182) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Atlanta was a 92-79 loser at home against the Knicks. They failed to cover the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (171) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Los Angeles: Team record: 45-19 SU, 31-33 ATS Current streak: won 7 straight games.

LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the LA Lakers last 10 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 9-1 After playing San Antonio are 5-5 After a win are 9-1

Atlanta: Team record: 37-26 SU, 28-35 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against LA Lakers is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Chicago are 9-1 After playing New York are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: LA Lakers at Miami, Thursday, March 10 Atlanta at Chicago, Friday, March 11

 

 

NBA Preview: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Miami Heat will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at AmericanAirlines Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 188½.

Portland won its last outing, an 89-85 result against the Magic on March 7. The Trail Blazers covered in that game as a 2-point underdog, while the 174 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Heat were an 87-86 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Bulls. They failed to cover the 5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (173) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Portland: Team record: 36-27 SU, 31-28-4 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Miami is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Miami is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Charlotte are 5-5 After playing Orlando are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Miami: Team record: 43-20 SU, 28-34-1 ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Portland is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home The total has gone OVER in 12 of last 16 games when playing at home against Portland is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After playing Chicago are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6

Next up: Portland at Charlotte, Friday, March 11 Miami home to LA Lakers, Thursday, March 10

 

 

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat

NHL Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Philadelphia Flyers

The fans at Wells Fargo Center will be treated to a game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Philadelphia Flyers when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Flyers listed as 260-moneyline favorites versus the Oilers, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Edmonton won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Avalanche on March 5. Bettors who backed the Oilers at +160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Philadelphia was a 7-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Rangers. They lost as +105 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.

Philadelphia: Team record: 40-19-6 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

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

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Tampa Bay are 8-2 After playing NY Rangers are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Edmonton: Team record: 23-35-8 SU, ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

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

Next up: Edmonton at Washington, Wednesday, March 9 Philadelphia at Toronto, Thursday, March 10

 

NHL Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Monday, March 7, 2011

Sun Belt Conference Championship Preview: North Texas Mean Green vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

The North Texas Mean Green and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Summit Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mean Green listed as 1-point favorites versus the Hilltoppers, while the game's total is sitting at 147.

North Texas was a 78-64 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Florida Atlantic. They covered the 4?point spread as underdogs.

In their last action, Western Kentucky was an 81-76 winner on the road against Louisiana-Lafayette. They covered the 2?point spread as favorites.

North Texas: Team record: 21-10 SU, 10-12 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

When playing on Monday are 3-7 After playing Florida Atlantic are 4-2 After a win are 6-4

Western Kentucky: Team record: 16-15 SU, 10-15 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing North Texas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing North Texas

When playing on Monday are 6-4 After playing Louisiana-Lafayette are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

 

Sun Belt Conference Championship Preview: North Texas Mean Green vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers

Colonial Athletic Association Championship Preview: Virginia Commonwealth Rams vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

The Virginia Commonwealth Rams and the Old Dominion Monarchs will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Richmond Coliseum.

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

Virginia Commonwealth won its last outing, a 79-63 result against George Mason on March 6. They covered in that game as a 5-point underdog.

Last time out for Old Dominion, they were a 77-69 winner as they battled Hofstra at home. They earned a push in the match as an 8-point favorite.

Virginia Commonwealth: Team record: 23-10 SU, 9-14 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

When playing on Monday are 8-2 After playing George Mason are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

Old Dominion: Team record: 26-6 SU, 13-11-2 ATS Current streak: won 8 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games

When playing on Monday are 9-1 After playing Hofstra are 7-3 After a win are 9-1

 

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NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls

The New Orleans Hornets and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at United Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 10-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game's total is sitting at 179½.

The Hornets were a 96-81 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Cavaliers. They covered the 4.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (177) made winners of UNDER bettors.

The Bulls were an 87-86 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Heat. They covered the 5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (173) made winners of UNDER bettors.

New Orleans: Team record: 37-28 SU, 31-32-2 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

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

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Dallas are 3-7 After playing Cleveland are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Chicago: Team record: 43-18 SU, 38-22-1 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Charlotte are 9-1 After playing Miami are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

Next up: New Orleans home to Dallas, Wednesday, March 9 Chicago at Charlotte, Wednesday, March 9

 

NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Amway Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 187½.

Last time out for Portland, they were a 93-69 winner as they battled the Bobcats at home. The Trail Blazers covered in the match as a 11-point favorite, while 162 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Magic were an 89-81 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Bulls. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as favorites, while the total score (170) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Portland: Team record: 35-27 SU, 30-28-4 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road is 4-0-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Miami are 6-4 After playing Charlotte are 3-7 After a win are 6-4

Orlando: Team record: 40-23 SU, 28-33-2 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games at home

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Sacramento are 7-3 After playing Chicago are 8-2 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Portland at Miami, Tuesday, March 8 Orlando at Sacramento, Wednesday, March 9

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Orlando Magic

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The division rival Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at St. Pete Times Forum.

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

Washington won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Panthers on March 6. Bettors who backed the Capitals at -185 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Tampa Bay was a 4-2 loser in its last match at home against the Canadiens. They lost as -135 favorites, while the total score of 6 made winners of OVER bettors.

Tampa Bay: Team record: 37-21-7 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Washington is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games at home

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing St. Louis are 3-7 After playing Montreal are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Washington: Team record: 36-20-10 SU, ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Florida are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Next up: Washington home to Edmonton, Wednesday, March 9 Tampa Bay home to Chicago, Wednesday, March 9

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

NASCAR Recap: Edwards wins at Las Vegas

Carl Edwards recorded his first victory of the season on Sunday after taking the checkered flag in the Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Tony Stewart finished second on Sunday and it moved him into first place in the driver standings. Stewart is tied with Kurt Busch with 113 points, but he holds the tie-breaker due to better early results to give him the top spot. With the win Edwards moved up to third in the standings with 106 points while former leader Kyle Busch dropped all the way down to 14th after finishing 38th on Sunday.

Following Edwards and Stewart across the finish line at Las Vegas was Juan Pablo Montoya in third and Marcos Ambrose in fourth. Ryan Newman came fifth, Martin Truex Jr. was sixth and Denny Hamlin crossed the line seventh. Rounding out the rest of the Top 10 were Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kurt Busch and Brian Vickers.

The Sprint Cup Series takes a few weeks off before returning to the track on March 20 at Bristol Motor Speedway with the Jeff Byrd 500 presented by Food City.

 

NASCAR Recap: Edwards wins at Las Vegas