Wednesday, March 16, 2011

NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat

The fans at AmericanAirlines Arena will be treated to a game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Miami Heat when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Heat listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game's total is sitting at 202½.

Oklahoma City won its last outing, a 116-89 result against the Wizards on March 14. The Thunder covered in that game as an 8.5-point favorite, while the 205 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Heat were a 110-80 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Spurs. They covered the 5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (190) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Oklahoma City: Team record: 43-23 SU, 35-31 ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

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

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Charlotte are 5-5 After playing Washington are 3-7 After a win are 6-4

Miami: Team record: 46-21 SU, 31-35-1 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Oklahoma City

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Atlanta are 5-5 After playing San Antonio are 3-7 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Oklahoma City home to Charlotte, Friday, March 18 Miami at Atlanta, Friday, March 18

 

NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat

NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks

The Denver Nuggets and the Atlanta Hawks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Philips Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Hawks listed as 1-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total is sitting at 202½.

In their last action, Denver was a 114-103 winner on the road against the Hornets. They covered the 2.5?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (217) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Atlanta was a 110-85 winner in its last match at home against the Bucks. They covered the 5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 195 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Denver: Team record: 40-27 SU, 33-31-3 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

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

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Orlando are 7-3 After playing New Orleans are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

Atlanta: Team record: 39-28 SU, 30-37 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Denver The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Denver The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Denver is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Miami are 7-3 After playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Denver at Orlando, Friday, March 18 Atlanta home to Miami, Friday, March 18

 

NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets vs. Atlanta Hawks

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings

The Washington Capitals and the Detroit Red Wings will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Joe Louis Arena.

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

Last time out for Washington, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Canadiens on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Capitals at +105 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Detroit won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Blues on March 12. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at -115 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Detroit: Team record: 41-20-8 SU, ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 10 games at home Detroit18-5-1 SU in its last 24 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Edmonton are 7-3 After playing St. Louis are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Washington: Team record: 41-20-10 SU, ATS Current streak: won 9 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 OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Detroit is 5-18-2 SU in its last 25 games ,when playing Detroit

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Montreal are 6-4 After a win are 9-1

Next up: Washington at New Jersey, Friday, March 18 Detroit at Columbus, Thursday, March 17

 

 

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Detroit Red Wings

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

NCAA Tournament Preview: UAB Blazers vs. Clemson Tigers

The UAB Blazers and the Clemson Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Dayton Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 121½.

UAB was a 75-70 loser in their most recent outing against East Carolina. They failed to cover the 7.5?point spread as favorites.

Last time out for Clemson, they were a 92-87 loser as they battled North Carolina. They earned a push in the match as a 5-point underdog.

UAB: Team record: 22-8 SU, 17-11-1 ATS

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 After playing East Carolina are 5-5 After a loss are 8-2

Clemson: Team record: 21-11 SU, 13-13-2 ATS

is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 13 games is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 After playing North Carolina are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

 

NCAA Tournament Preview: UAB Blazers vs. Clemson Tigers

NCAA Tournament Preview: UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs and the Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Dayton Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 4-point favorites versus the Trojans, while the game's total is sitting at 130.

In their last action, UNC Asheville was a 60-47 winner on the road against Coastal Carolina. They covered the 5.5?point spread as underdogs.

Arkansas-Little Rock won its last outing, a 64-63 result against North Texas on March 8. They covered in that game as a 3.5-point underdog.

UNC Asheville: Team record: 19-13 SU, 3-1 ATS

Arkansas-Little Rock: Team record: 19-16 SU, 13-14 ATS

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 After playing North Texas are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

 

NCAA Tournament Preview: UNC Asheville Bulldogs vs. Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The fans at Rose Garden will be treated to a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Portland Trail Blazers when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 189.

In their last action, Dallas was a 96-91 loser at home against the Lakers. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (187) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Portland was a 91-82 loser on the road against the Hawks. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (173) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Dallas: Team record: 47-19 SU, 34-30-2 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road is 20-4 SU in its last 24 games is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games when playing Portland The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Golden State are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5

Portland: Team record: 37-29 SU, 32-30-4 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Dallas is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Cleveland are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Dallas at Golden State, Wednesday, March 16 Portland home to Cleveland, Thursday, March 17

 

NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers

The New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Conseco Fieldhouse.

Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 5-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game's total is sitting at 217.

In their last action, New York was a 106-93 loser at home against the Pacers. They failed to cover the 9.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (199) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

The Pacers were a 106-93 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Knicks. They covered the 9.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (199) made winners of UNDER bettors.

New York: Team record: 34-31 SU, 39-24-2 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Indiana The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 12 games when playing on the road against Indiana

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Memphis are 3-7 After playing Indiana are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

Indiana: Team record: 28-38 SU, 29-34-3 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing New York The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against New York The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 12 games when playing at home against New York

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

Next up: New York home to Memphis, Thursday, March 17 Indiana at Boston, Wednesday, March 16

 

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens

The Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Bell Centre.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canadiens listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Capitals, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

The Capitals were a 4-3 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Blackhawks. That made winners of bettors who got Washington at -115 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

The Canadiens were a 3-0 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made winners of bettors who got Montreal at +125 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Montreal: Team record: 38-24-7 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 9 of last 13 games

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Washington: Team record: 40-20-10 SU, ATS Current streak: won 8 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 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Montreal

When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Calgary are 3-7 After playing Chicago are 5-5-1 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Washington at Detroit, Wednesday, March 16 Montreal home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, March 17

 

NHL Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens

Monday, March 14, 2011

NHL Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Vancouver Canucks

The Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Rogers Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Wild, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Minnesota was a 4-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Stars. They lost as +165 underdogs, while the total score of 4 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Vancouver won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Flames on March 12. Bettors who backed the Canucks at -120 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Vancouver: Team record: 45-16-9 SU, ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

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

When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing San Jose are 6-4 After playing Calgary are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

Minnesota: Team record: 35-27-7 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Vancouver The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 9 games when playing Vancouver

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Florida are 4-4-2 After playing Dallas are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Minnesota at San Jose, Thursday, March 17 Vancouver home to Colorado, Wednesday, March 16

 

NHL Preview: Minnesota Wild vs. Vancouver Canucks

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total is sitting at 188.

The Magic were a 111-88 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Suns. They covered the 6?point spread as favorites, while the total score (199) made winners of UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 96-91 winner on the road against the Mavericks. They covered the 1?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (187) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 42-25 SU, 29-36-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing LA Lakers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 16 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After playing Phoenix are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles: Team record: 47-20 SU, 33-34 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing Orlando LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games LA Lakers are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Orlando

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 8-2 After playing Dallas are 9-1 After a win are 8-2

Next up: Orlando at Milwaukee, Wednesday, March 16 LA Lakers home to Minnesota, Friday, March 18

 

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers